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FAQ
Where are you located? Brookdale Community College is located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. Our office is most easily accessible off of Parking Lot #5 in the CAR building. Most students use Exit 109 on the Garden State Parkway to access Lincroft, or will access the area using Route 520. What are your business hours? Registration Hours: Admissions Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 – 7:00 Monday-Thursday 8:30 – 7:00 Friday 8:30 – 4:00 Friday 8:30 – 5:00 Saturday 9:00 – 12:00noon Satuday 9:00-12:00noon When does the Fall semester begin/end? September 7 – December 22, 2010 October 5 – December 22, 2010 When does the Summer term begin/end? We have three summer terms Summer 1 – 6 week May 17 – June 28, 2010 Summer 2 – 10 week June 2 – August 11, 2010 Summer 3 – 6 week July 6 – August 16, 2010 When does the Spring 2011 term begin/end? January 19 – May 10, 2011 Application and Testing Process How do I apply to Brookdale? All new students, whether planning to attend for a single course or full time, must submit an application form (students may submit an online application here), or apply in-person at the Admissions Office at Lincroft or any of the Higher Education Centers/Branch Campus. There is a one-time $25.00 application fee. Students applying at our Higher Education Centers or Branch Campus must pay this fee by check or money order. Do I need to make an appointment to take the Basic Skills test? No, the test is given on a walk-in basis in Lincroft; however, students who wish to take the test at one of our Higher Education Centers or Branch Campus must call 732-224-2600 to schedule an appointment. You must apply to Brookdale before you can be tested. If you have already applied to Brookdale you can bring the acceptance letter or pick up a pass from our office. The student must also bring photo ID with them (their license or Brookdale ID). Please refer to http://brookdalecc.edu/pages/166.asp for current testing hours. The test is administered in the lower level of the CAR Bldg., Lot #5. My son/daughter is a high school student and wants to take classes at Brookdale, can they? High School students can take courses through the Fast Start program. The student must be at least a high school sophomore, at least 15 years old, and must get approval from their high school guidance counselor, their parent, and they must meet with a counselor here at Brookdale. Students are required to take the Accuplacer Test and/or submit SAT scores for a waiver. If the student is a home schooled student they must be at least 15 years of age and have completed the equivalent of freshman year high school. Home schooled students do not require a high school guidance counselor signature. The student must fill out the Fast Start application, pass the Basic Skills Test or have it waived based on SAT scores and have all required signatures on the form as well as their high school transcript when they meet with the counselor here. Transcript Questions How do I get a student copy of a transcript? You can come in and show us a photo ID, or complete and mail our transcript request form and indicate you would like a student copy of your transcript. Transcripts will not be issued to anyone other than the student. There is no fee for a student copy. We will not fax transcripts or take faxed requests. Students may also obtain a copy from the Brookdale website through WEBADVISOR. To access WEBADVISOR, please go to www.brookdalecc.edu and select "WEBADVISOR" at the top of the page. How do I request official transcripts? You can come to Brookdale’s Main Campus, Higher Education Centers or Branch Campus and fill out a transcript request form, or complete our form for mailed requests. You may also send a letter. In the letter you have to include your name, social security/Brookdale ID #, signature, current address and the address you are requesting the transcript be sent to. There is a $3.00 charge per transcript and you can either send a check or money order. Credit Card payments will NOT be accepted for transcript requests made by mail or at the Higher Education Centers/Branch Campus. Please note: we only accept requests submitted by the student. I made a transcript request. How can I check to see if it was sent? You may contact our office by phone during our business hours and we can provide this information to you. Please note, it can take 7-10 business days for your request to be processed. I wanted to know if my school received my transcript. You should check with your school to see if your transcript has been received. Who do I talk to if I need my Basic Skills scores transferred to another school? You may contact the Registration and Course Schedule Information How can I find out if a course is being offered/open? To see whether or not the course is offered/available please go to www.brookdalecc.edu and click on "Search For Classes." You should select the semester in which you would like to attend courses and the types of courses you are interested in (or enter the course code if known). The information you receive will include the days and times a course is offered, the course status (open or closed) and the number of available seats left in the course/section capacity. Who can I talk to about taking ESL (English as a second language)? We offer ESL here at Brookdale, however we do not offer a degree program for ESL. In order to take an ESL course, you must take the Michigan Test, which evaluates your written and verbal English skills. Students must then make an appointment to meet with an ESL coordinator. Can I register or add/drop over the internet? The following list of students can register online without counselor approval: (Prerequisite policy in effect). Non-Degree BCC Graduates Non-Degree Graduates (i.e. Bach. Or Masters from another institution) Non-Degree Visiting Students Non-Degree Students who have not taken the Placement Test (maximum 11 credits allowable) Non-Degree Students who take the Placement Test but waive matriculation (maximum 30 credits allowable) Matriculated Students in Good Academic Standing & completed 24 or more degree credits. (No ESL or Developmental courses needed). The following students can register online with counselor approval in the system (Prerequisite policy in effect). New Matriculated Students Matriculated students in Non-Satisfactory Academic Standing Matriculated students with less than 24 degree credits The following students cannot register online (must register in person). Non-Degree Students Fast Start Students Non-Degree ESL Students Non-Degree Senior Citizens Can I register or add/drop over the phone? No. This can only be done in person or online via Webadvisor if you have access to this function. Students should be aware of the add/drop and withdrawal dates published in the Master Schedule for the term. Can you tell me my schedule over the phone? We cannot provide information to you over the phone. You can come in and show us photo ID and we’ll print one for you, or you can access your records on the website through WEBADVISOR. Tuition and Fees What are the costs for courses at Brookdale? For the most up-to-date tuition and fees information please click here to review the tuition and fees tables. Students pay per credit for their courses. Books and school supplies are not included in your tuition and fees. Each course will require different books and supplies. What does it cost if I audit a course? Students taking courses for credit or audit pay the same amount. There is no discount given for auditing a course. Who do I talk to about a Payment Plan? Brookdale uses Tuition Management Systems for our Payment Plans and telephone payments. Students can go online at www.afford.com or call (800) 356-8329 for more information about payment options.
If you have questions about your account, you should contact the Cashier's Office at (732) 224-2707. If I am a senior citizen how much do I pay for a course? If you are a Monmouth County resident, 65 or over, you are entitled to the Senior Citizen rate offered on Senior Citizen registration day. You are responsible for the General Service Fees, plus any lab fees, books and supplies that there may be for the class. If have not yet applied, there is a one-time $25 application fee. Seniors can register during Senior Citizen registration day, which is specified in Important Dates in the Master Schedule of Classes. Individuals who wish to register before Senior Citizen registration day are responsible for full tuition and fees for their course.
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