FAQs

Records & Registration – General Information FAQs

Q. How do I audit a class?
A. Students who wish to change from Credit to Audit can do so by submitting a Change from Credit to Audit form at the Student Forms page (https://www.broward.edu/studentforms/) under the ‘Admissions & Registration’ tab. Please Note that the change to audit status must be requested on or before the last day for a student to withdraw.

Q. Where can I find out more information about Pathways?
A. Broward College has eight career-oriented pathways that provide students with a clear road map to be prepared to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution after graduation.
More information about Pathway programs is available at Pathways. There is also an “Exploratory” option for students who are undecided and need some guidance in choosing an appropriate Pathway and program of study.

Q. Where can I find your Policies and Procedures?
A. The Policies and Procedures can be viewed at www.broward.edu/legal/policies-and-procedures.

Q. What is your grading policy?
A. The grading policy can be viewed in the Policies and Procedures Section 4: Academic Affairs found at www.broward.edu/legal/policies-and-procedures.

Q. How do I attend class on a different campus?
A. Students select the location of the campus they wish to attend during registration. You may register for classes at different campuses during the same semester.
If you have registered already for a course or the course has started and you wish to change the campus location, you will need to follow the Add/Drop/Withdraw procedure.

Q. How do I request a full copy of my student file?
A. If a student is calling about a transcript request, please refer to the Registrar’s Office page (https://www.broward.edu/registrar/) for information on how to send or request transcripts to and from Broward College.
Documents submitted to the college cannot be released. For copies of these documents, you will need to contact the issuing institution.
For example: If you request a copy of your immunization records submitted, we are unable to provide you with a copy. Please contact your healthcare provider to obtain your records.

Q. Do you offer waitlists for classes that are full?
A. There is no waitlist for classes. However, students can place themselves on a Notification List. Once a seat becomes available in the class, the student will receive an email to their student email. This will only notify the students that a seat has become available in the class; it is the student’s responsibility to attempt to register for the class.Note: Several students may be receiving notifications.

To be placed on the Notification List

Step 1: You must attempt to add a class that is full, and you will receive this notification. You should click on this link to be added to the Notification List.

Step 2: Once you have been added to the Notification List, you will see the following confirmation.

To edit a Notification
Step 1: On the myBC homepage, scroll over Registration, then select Maintain Notification List.

Step 2: You will have to select the term for which you wish to see your Notifications.
Step 3: Here, you can delete or change the frequency of email notifications you receive.

Q. Where can I find the academic calendar?
A. A complete list of Academic Calendars can be found by visiting Academic Calendars. This also includes the final payment dates, drop dates for withdraw, and other important dates.Tuition dates and deadlines (such as payment deadline and refund dates), can also be found below:

• View Spring 2025 dates and deadlines here (PDF).
• More information: https://www.broward.edu/students/cashier/

NOTE: Broward College will provide payment schedules on a term-to-term basis.

Q. What is a term and a session?
A. Broward College uses a 5-digit designation to identify the term. It is the full ending year of the academic year, followed by the term.There are three terms within an academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer).

• Example: Fall Term1 (20191), Spring Term2 (20192), Summer Term3 (20193).

Within each term, there are also several sessions for students to choose to take classes. (Each class is connected to a Session, which controls how long the class length is during the term.) During Term 1 and 2 (fall and spring), there are normally 4 main sessions. In the summer, there are primarily 3 main sessions.

The main sessions in each term are as follows:

• Session 1: The whole length of the Term (usually 16 weeks).
• Session 2: Usually begins the same day as Session 1, but is shorter (6-8 weeks).
• Session 3/4: There are only 3 main Sessions in Summer, but 4 main Sessions in Fall and Spring; however, these are both shortened sessions.

Q. Where can I find the final exam schedule?
A. The final exam schedule is available online as part of the Academic Calendar: www.broward.edu/registrar/term-dates.

Q. How do I change my major?
A. Students have to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor from their myBC navigate to change their major.Your advisor will have you complete a form indicating the Program and Program Code of the current program or major and the one you want to change. You can find the list of Programs with the four digit Program code in the degree finder here.

*Only degree-seeking students are assigned an academic advisor. Non-degree-seeking students do not have an assigned advisor. Those students should email their campus Advising office to schedule an appointment. Email addresses are listed at https://students.broward.edu//resources/advising.
NOTE: A change in academic program may not be done in the middle of a term.

Q. Why do I have a hold?
A. When you log into myBC, you may see you have holds on your account that are preventing registration, transcripts, etc. You can find out the details of the holds and how to resolve them by logging into BC Navigate. You will see the name of the hold, why you have it, and the steps to resolve.Select Holds from your BC Navigate menu and click the hold you wish to view.
Click the link under How to resolve this hold for additional details.
Review the information to resolve the hold.
You can also view holds in myBC.

Q. Where can I find Registrar’s Office forms (Dynamic forms)?
A. You should be able to find all the dynamic forms that are required on myBC. If for some reason you don’t, this link includes all forms: https://www.broward.edu/studentforms/; you will be routed to the form and may require logging into BC One Access to complete.

Q. Am I eligible for Honors College?
A. Qualified students who wish to enhance their college experience and participate in a dynamic learning community should consider applying to the Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College. Currently enrolled students and incoming high school students can apply for admission if they are eligible for college-level math and English courses and have earned a 3.5 GPA.
The Honors College provides classes in many different academic disciplines and limits enrollment to a maximum of 20 students in each class. All Honors sections include special projects and advanced research components designed to challenge students and prepare them for upper-division coursework.
Honors students who complete 18 credit hours of Honors coursework can also earn the Honors Certificate. Honors students also receive the benefit of priority registration and many receive Honors Term Scholarships. The Honors College also sponsors extracurricular activities and service opportunities.If you are a prospective student and would like to seek an application, complete the form: Prospective Student- Honors College.
If you are a current student and want to be considered for Honors College, complete the form: Current Student- Honors College application.
For additional questions, you can email HonorsCollege@broward.edu.

Q. Repeating a class due to failure
A. Students only have three attempts per course. For any additional attempts, the student will not be allowed to repeat the course at Broward College. However, a fourth attempt may be allowed but the student must submit an Academic Standards Petition form under the ‘Advisng’ tab on the Student Forms page (https://www.broward.edu/studentforms/) to the Academic Standards Committee and be approved based on serious extenuating circumstances/emergencies. If the student pays in-state tuition, they will be charged out-of-state fees on the third attempt.

Q. How do I grant a third party access to my student information?
A. Due to federal law, Broward College is prohibited from sharing any student’s grades or academic records with other persons without written approval from the student. This includes their parents, even if they are claimed as dependent on their taxes.Students must sign and complete a FERPA Release form (under the ‘Registrar tab on the Student Forms page (https://www.broward.edu/studentforms/)) you will be prompted to log into your myBC and submit it along with their ID to the Records Office at one of the main campuses. Allow 3-5 days processing time to process the FERPA release with the Registrar. To learn more about these restrictions, view the Information for Parents page at www.broward.edu/admissions/parents.

Q. When is the Dean’s List published and where can I view it?
A. The College recognizes exceptional scholastic achievement at the end of each regular term and posts these achievements to the student’s transcripts and grade reports. The student will also have their name posted on the BC Proud “Top Academic Performers” page.

• The President’s List includes the names of students carrying 12 or more college credit semester hours who have a grade point average of 4.0.
• The Dean’s List includes the names of students carrying 12 or more college credit semester hours who have a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99.
• The Honor Roll includes the names of students carrying 12 or more college credit semester hours who have a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49.

Q. I have been trying to contact my instructor, but they are not responding. What should I do?
A. Contact information for your professor/instructor is available on your course syllabus. Their email is also available in your semester schedule information through myBC and D2L, as well as in BC Navigate under the Resources tab.If you have been trying to get in contact with a professor regarding an urgent matter, and have not received a response for over a week, then you should go to the department to speak to the Associate Dean. To find the contact information for all academic departments, click here.

Q. How do I request degree verification?
A.  Option 1: Go to your myBC and click on the Degree Verification – “Print your own enrollment certification”. From there, you will be transferred to the National Student Clearinghouse website where you can make your request.Option 2: Visit the Student Forms page (https://www.broward.edu/studentforms/) to submit the Enrollment or Degree Verification Request under the ‘Admissions and Registration’ tab. You will be prompted to login to BC One Access to obtain and complete the form. Please allow 10 business days to process degree verification requests.

Q. How do I get my grade changed/appeal my grades?
A. Click Here to know.

Q. How do I request proof of enrollment?
A. If you would like to request an official letter from Broward College with your educational data to be distributed, please submit an Enrollment or Degree Verification Form. Upon receipt of your request, Broward College will complete and submit the requested enrollment or educational information. For questions, please send an e-mail to verify@broward.edu. Requests will be processed within 10 business days.*The process above also applies to proof of non-attendance or not enrolled. For additional information, please visit www.broward.edu/registrar.

Q. How does a third party request proof of enrollment or degree verification?
A. Enrollment/education verification is for federal loan providers and students. Employers requesting educational data of former and/or current Broward College students must make a request through the National Student Clearinghouse. For questions, please send an e-mail to verify@broward.edu.

Q. When are grades posted and how can I see them?
A. Final grade deadlines (end of semester) will be posted on the Academic Calendar at https://www.broward.edu/registrar/term-dates.html.Grades will be visible on your unofficial transcript when you log into your myBC. Grades are also under the Grades tab on myBC.

Q. How can I tell which classes are offered online?
A. Class Schedules are available at mybc.broward.edu/FCCSC/registration/classschedules. The class schedule will indicate the specific information for that course, such as the course prefix, course title, term it is offered, session and dates the course runs, days/times, location (building and room), course format, instructor’s name and email, prerequisites, and other special requirements for the course.Broward College students can choose the best class options that meet their needs:

These options require students to attend class at a physical campus:

• Face-to-Face (on campus): Students must go to a college building on a scheduled date and time.
• Blended: a combination of on campus and required online activities. It requires travel to campus based on scheduled dates and times provided by the syllabus. Students must have a reliable internet connection.

These options do not require you to attend a class at a physical campus:

• Online: 100% ONLINE. Every activity and class work or learning is done independently, online. There is no real-time interaction with the professor. It DOES NOT require travel to a campus location for class dates and times.
• Online Live: Classes meet via zoom based on scheduled dates and times provided by the syllabus. It DOES NOT require travel to a campus location for class dates and times.
• Flexible: All course content will available for both face to face and online experiences. Students may choose to participate using face to face methods, online methods, or a combination of both based on preferences.

Q. How do I view or print my course schedule?
A. From the myBC homepage, click on Registration. On the Registration page, click on My Schedule. This will take you to the Schedule Terms page. Select the Term. On your Student schedule, you will be able to find your course schedule.

Q. How do I update my personal information?
A. You can update your contact information in myBC click on Personal tab.Name and Social Security Number changes

• You will not be able to view your SSN within myBC. If you think your SSN is incorrect with Broward College, please complete the request in the SSN Change Form to confirm.
• To submit changes to your Name or SSN, you will need to fill out the electronic Name Change or SSN Change Form found here (under Admissions and Registration Forms tab). The process includes an upload of your qualifying documents. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing.

Date of Birth changes

• Students cannot make changes to their date of birth within myBC. You can send proof (driver’s license and/or birth certificate) to one of the North Campus: north-admissions@broward.edu so that the staff can make the change in the system. Should you have additional questions, you may send an email to one of the Admissions emails.