FAQ
Who do I talk to about my transfer credits?
For issues with your transfer credits, the best place to start is the Transfer Evaluations Office, 306 West Quad Center. You may call the center at 718.951.5263 or send an e-mail.
For how courses apply to your degree, you should speak to an adviser in CAASS or your major adviser.
How do I get to DegreeWorks?
- Go to CUNY.edu, Login with your CUNY ID and choose DegreeWorks, or go to CUNYfirst (should be hyperlink) and look under Advisement Box.
- DegreeWorks information and assistance
How do I keep up with important dates?
How do I pay my tuition bill?
- Log into CUNY.edu, select "Self-Service," select "Student Center," under "Finances" section, click "Account Inquiry," Click "Make a Payment."
- For tuition policies and procedures, contact the Office of the Bursar, 220 West Quad Center, at 718.951.5200 or via e-mail.
No seriously, how do I pay for my tuition or other expenses? I can't afford it.
All Brooklyn College students who file a FAFSA and are enrolled in courses are assigned a financial aid adviser. Appointments are available in person and by phone.
- Schedule an appointment (pdf).
- Apply for scholarships! Contact the Office of Scholarships, 213 West Quad Center, at 718.951.4796 or via e-mail.
Do you offer scholarships for incoming transfer students?
Yes.
- Office of Scholarships
- Mellon Undergraduate Transfer Student Program
- Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Where do I get involved on campus?
To truly make the most of your college experience, you have to connect to campus both academically and socially!
Can I still get a tour of the campus?
Unfortunately, there are no scheduled tours at the moment. Below you can find building codes and a link to the campus map.
- Campus Map: How to find your way around
- Building Codes:
- BH—Boylan Hall
- IA—Ingersoll Hall Extension
- IH—Ingersoll Hall
- LH—Library
- RA—Roosevelt Hall Extension
- RH—Roosevelt Hall
- SU—Student Center
- WE—West End Building
- WH—Whitehead Hall
- WJ—James Hall
- WQ—West Quad Center
Where can I get my books for my classes?
Rather than a brick and mortar store, we have a convenient Online Bookstore. Also, many required textbooks can be found in our Library.
I'm struggling academically and need support ASAP! Who should I talk to?
Make an appointment with your instructor during his or her office hours to ask questions and discuss your academic progress. Check your syllabus or ask your instructor for more info.
- The Learning Center, 1300 Boylan Hall, offers free tutoring for all students and provides specialized support in writing and subjects across the curriculum. The center also provides midterm and final exam reviews. Call 718.951.5821 or send an e-mail.
- The Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success (CAASS) is there for all your registration and advisement needs! Talk to an adviser in 3215 Boylan Hall if you have questions about your schedule, academic requirements, and how to add/drop or withdrawal from a class. Make a CAAT appointment through the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, call 718-.951.5471, or send an e-mail.
- The Brooklyn College Library also provides writing and research support. Not to mention they have a vast collection of material, CUNY-wide, at your disposal.
- The Office of Personal Counseling offers regular free workshops on topics such as time management, text anxiety, study skills, and stress management. They also offer one-on-one and group counseling. Call 718.951.5363 or send an e-mail.
I may need special accommodations or services. Who should I speak with first?
Register with the Center for Student Disability Services in 138 Roosevelt Hall. Call 718.951.5538.
What if I feel unsafe while on campus? Who can help me?
Campus and Community Safety Services is located in 0202 Ingersoll Hall. If it is a serious emergency, call 911!