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New International Student Enrollment Checklist

  • Your BHCC username and password can be found on your Acceptance Letter. If you cannot find your username and password, please email international@bhcc.edu.
  • Use your BHCC username and password to log in to your BHCC Email. BHCC email is the official method of communication for the college. Information about your courses will be sent to your college email only.
  • Log in to your myBHCC (SelfService) Account. This account gives you access to do the following actions:
      • Plan and register for classes and live Chat with Academic Advisors.
      • View class schedule & program requirements, view unofficial copy of your transcript.
      • View and pay your bill.
  • If you are outside of the U.S. make sure to apply for and receive your F-1 visa in a reasonable amount of time to start your semester. If you are in the U.S. and are transferring your SEVIS record (I-20) from another institution to BHCC, make sure to request the transfer as soon as possible. If you are in the U.S. on another visa and are requesting a change of visa status please make sure to consult with your attorney before registering for classes if your change of status has not yet been approved.
  • Arrival in Boston – We recommend that you arrive in Boston at least two weeks before the start of the semester to allow enough time for you to settle in and attend the Mandatory Immigration Orientation. Mandatory Immigration Orientation will take place the week before classes start. Please note, if you are entering the U.S. on an Initial Status I-20, you can travel to the U.S. no more than 30 days before the start of the semester.
  • Housing – Make sure to arrange for housing before traveling to the U.S. 

 

  • To view all placement options, register to take a math placement test and complete your English placement, visit the Assessment and Testing Center. 
  • Students who previously completed coursework at colleges and universities in the United States or abroad should review the Placement Testing Exemptions webpage to determine if they qualify for a math and/or English placement exemption and submit unofficial transcripts. 
  • This requirement must be completed before you can register for classes.
  • You will be billed for one semester of classes and health insurance at the time of enrollment. Please view the estimated tuition and fees here.
  • Please view the payment methods and deadlines here. You must pay for classes or set up a payment plan by the due date.
  • View information about the health insurance requirement here.

New students pursuing a degree at Bunker Hill Community College must complete the New Student Orientation Program. The orientation program at BHCC requires attendance at three events:

  1. Attend a Start Now Event – Meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. Information about F-1 student Start Now Sessions will be sent to the email you used to apply to BHCC. 
  2. Attend a Campus Connect Session – Learn how to access campus services and resources, as well as strategies for being a successful student at BHCC.
  3. Attend the Student Convocation – Convocation is an event that
    celebrates the start of the new semester. It is your official welcome to Bunker Hill Community College. Bring your friends and family members, meet your professors, learn about student clubs and organizations, enjoy music, food and meet your fellow classmates.

Visit the Orientation webpage to register to attend these events.

If you are an F-1 student admitted to a Selective Program, please check your acceptance letter for your orientation and course registration information. For a full list of selective programs, please visit the selective programs page.

During the Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In, you will learn how to maintain your F-1 status. The Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In will take place on campus during the week before classes start. More information about how to sign up for Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In will be sent to the email you used to apply to BHCC.

After you register for classes, you will receive an email with instructions for submitting your immunization records. If you have any questions about the immunization requirement, please review the frequently asked questions here.

Questions? Email international@bhcc.edu 

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