What is BLIIS and who is eligible to enroll?
BMCC Language Immersion for International Students (BLIIS) is a pre-matriculation success program that provides a full semester of intensive instruction in all English skills, especially reading and writing, to prepare international students for credit-bearing college courses. Meetings are held in the afternoon, Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day. F-1 visa holders who have been accepted [...]
How do I apply as an International Student?
In order to attend BMCC as an International Student, you must first submit an admissions application to BMCC. Once accepted, BMCC's International Student Services Office (ISSO) can assist you with the F-1 student visa process. How to attend BMCC as an International Student: Step I: Applying to BMCC 1. Submit a CUNY application online and pay the application fee. Activate your [...]
How does an International Student maintain F-1 Status?
F-1 Students must maintain their F-1 status through their entire education within the United States. To maintain F-1 status, they must be full-time students (12 credits or more) during the Fall and Spring Semesters, attend their classes (no WU grades), get permission from the ISSO to work and travel, and inform the ISSO of changes to address or financial situation. F-1 Students do not need [...]
Who is considered an International Student?
When we refer to “international students”, we mean a non-immigrant with F-1 status. If you are in the U.S. on another type of non-immigrant status (such as A, B, G, H, J or M) and want to study at BMCC, or if you are not sure about your status, please contact us at mailto:[email protected] [email protected] students do not include: those that were [...]
Can you send a copy of my High School Transcript?
A copy of your high school transcript that you had submitted for your admission to BMCC may be given on a case-by-case basis. Make the request to [email protected] If approved, a copy of your transcript will be sent to your BMCC student email address, or to the specified institution. You will usually receive a verification email to your BMCC student email address to confirm your [...]