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Please complete an application and submit it to the college if you plan to take credit classes or programs at BC3. You need to submit the application even if you choose not to earn a degree or certificate.

 

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10 Steps to Enrollment

Step 1: Apply to the College

Complete on-line application. Follow directions carefully and be prepared to pay the one time only Application Fee of $25 by credit card.

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Download, print, and complete the BC3 Admissions Application (pdf). Mail the application with a check or money order for the one time only application fee of $25.

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Contact the Admissions Office at 724-284-8501 to request an application be mailed to you. High school students can also request one from their guidance office. Once you receive the application, complete it and mail it to BC3 with the one time only application fee of $25

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Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for Financial Aid. Information is also available from the BC3 Financial Aid Office or at 724-284-8509.

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Step 3: Provide Transcripts of Prior Learning

Request transcripts be sent to:

BC3 Admissions Office

P.O. BOX 1203

Butler, PA 16003-1203

Transcripts required are:

  • High School Transcripts (if you have never attended college)
  • GED: submit a copy of your GED test scores
  • Articulated credit: Submit documentation for articulated credit from Vo-tech or high school classes (see Registrar if you have questions)
  • Transfer Credit: Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges. Your transfer credits will be evaluated by the Office of Records and Registration. Previous successful completion of College Math or English classes with a grade of C or better may exempt you from placement tests.
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Step 4: Receive and read your acceptance letter

You will receive your acceptance letter within ten days of applying. It will outline the next steps to enrollment at BC3, so please read it carefully.

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Step 5: Complete Placement Assessment

Your acceptance letter will give you information regarding placement assessment. Placement tests are used for academic advising and program planning and have no bearing on a student's acceptance. The tests assess reading comprehension, writing skills, basic math, and elementary algebra. If a student has earned previous college credit with grades of "C" or better in English or Math, placement testing may not be necessary. Further instructions regarding placement testing will mailed directly to the student. Practice exams are available at http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html.

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Step 6: Advising

All new students attend advising sessions which are scheduled upon completion of Placement Testing. Transfer students should contact the Academic Center for Enrichment at 724-287-8711 extension 8304.

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Step 7: Registration

Students will register for classes immediately following advising.

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Step 8: Payment

Be aware of our billing cycle. For the Fall 2007 semester, bills must be paid by August 3, 2007. If registering for classes after that date, bills must be paid at time of registration unless Financial Aid is in place. (See Step 2, Applying for Financial Aid.)

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Step 9: Buying Books

Books are available online at the bookstore at http://bookstore.bc3.edu/home.aspx or the Butler campus two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

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Step 10: Orientation

Be sure to set time aside to attend Student Orientation. This event is held the day before classes begin in both the Fall and Spring Semesters. There is no orientation for Summer sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BC3?

Butler County Community College offers classes at its main campus in Butler along with three other locations. These locations are:

  • BC3 Main Campus - 107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002
  • BC3 @ Cranberry Center - 250 Executive Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
  • BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing - 2849 W. State Street, New Castle, PA 16101
  • BC3 @ LindenPointe - 3182 Innovation Way, Hermitage, PA 16148

"***There is also a Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. We are not affiliated with this school in any way.

Maps & directions for: Main Campus, Cranberry Center, Lawrence Crossing, LindenPointe

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When will I know if I'm accepted?

BC3 has an open enrollment policy. If you apply and have either a high school diploma or G.E.D., you will be accepted. On average, you will receive an acceptance letter one to two weeks after submitting an application.

BC3 also offers four selective enrollment programs. They are: Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Assistant and Massage Therapy. Nursing and Physical Therapy Assistant require a separate admissions packet. Processing applications to selective admissions programs generally takes longer due to the evaluation that is necessary. If a student is not accepted into a selective enrollment program, he or she can still enroll at the college and take courses to strengthen chances of acceptance into that program.

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Do I still need to apply if I'm only taking a summer course?

Yes, whether you are taking one class or intending to be a full time student, you must complete a BC3 application. The $25 application fee is a one time only, non-refundable fee.

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Can I get help with scheduling classes?

New students are advised by academic counselors using placement test results and proper course selection for their first college semester. For each subsequent semester, students (who are meeting academic requirements) can choose to meet with departmental faculty advisors or academic counselors to assess academic progress and to approve further course selections.

More information: www.bc3.edu/counseling/counseling.asp

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What is the cost?

For the 2009-2010 academic year, tuition and fees for Butler County residents are $99/credit and for PA residents who live outside of Butler County they are $178/credit. The cost for out of state students is $257/credit. For online courses, there is an additional $15/per credit fee.

More information about tuition

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Are your courses accredited?

Yes! In June of 2006, Butler County Community College received a re-accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for the next 10 years along with 43 commendations from the self-study evaluation team.

More information about accreditations

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Are my credits earned transferable?

Yes, BC3 credits are transferable. However, it is in the student's best interest to work with BC3's transfer counselor and representatives of the school where you plan to attend after BC3. BC3 hosts a Transfer Day every semester where representatives from four year colleges and universities come to campus to speak with prospective students. Also, various local schools (SRU, Clarion, Geneva, etc.) are on campus multiple times each semester to answer questions from prospective students.

More information about transfering credits

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Are my credits earned at a previous school transferable to BC3?

Students at Butler County Community College may receive credit for graded courses taken at most other accredited, degree-granting institutions. The Director of Records and Registration in consultation with the V.P. for Academic Affairs and deans, will review incoming transfer of credits. For courses to be accepted in transfer, they must be listed on a college transcript with a grade of A, B, or C. Transcripts are evaluated once a student schedules classes. College-level work will be granted transfer credit where applicable to the student's program.

More information about online learning

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How do online courses work?

Online learning courses are the same courses and follow the same semester schedule as traditional face-to-face classes. Courses are accredited and transferable and qualify for financial aid. Your transcript will not differentiate an online learning course from a traditional one. You can access your course from any computer connected to the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

More information about online learning

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Meet Our Staff

Pictured L to R: top row - Sean Carroll, Pattie Bajuszik. Bottom row - Marcia Ringeisen, Tracey Brockman.

 

Pattie Bajuszik, Director of Admissions

I have worked at BC3 since 1991. I have been employed as an English tutor, the Tutoring Coordinator, and Coordinator for the College Within the High School program. In 1998 I moved to Admissions and became the Director in 2004. I have a BA in Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science from Carlow. Married to my college sweetheart Joe, we have three adult children and three grandkids. Daughter Julie took summer classes here while getting her degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State and both sons are Butler County Community College graduates. Andy received a Bachelors in Business Management from SRU and Brady has a degree in Education from Clarion. We continue to support BC3 students through two family funded scholarships. Andy and Brady sponsor the Bajuszik Brothers Scholarship for Knoch High School graduates who attend BC3 immediately after high school. Joe and I support a scholarship for a student tutor in our Academic Center for Enrichment.

 

Sean Carroll, Associate Director of Admissions

I began in the Admissions Office in August of 2004 after over four years in Student Life/Athletics. As part of my duties in Admissions, I evaluate all applicants to the selective programs of PTA, Massage Therapy and Medical Assisting. I am also an adjunct faculty member in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division as well as the Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball Team. Prior to BC3, I worked for the University of Connecticut Athletic Department as well as the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Club. I received my B.A. from Geneva College in 1995 and M.A. from the University of Connecticut in 1997.

 

Marcia Ringeisen, Admissions Office Secretary

I have worked at a variety of jobs through the years all with a customer service background. I joined the BC3 family three years ago in the Academic Center for Enrichment and have worked in the Admissions Office for the last two years. I am currently pursuing my Associate’s Degree at BC3.

 

Tracey Brockman, Admissions Office Secretary

After several years in Retail, I decided it was time for a change. I started at BC3 three and a half years ago, after attending the New Choices/New Options program. I worked in the Office of Records and Registration for two and a half years and have been in the Admissions Office for one year.

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Contact BC3 Admissions

Office of Admissions
724-284-8501

Pattie Bajuszik
Director of Admissions pattie.bajuszik@bc3.edu

Sean M. Carroll, Associate Director of Admissions sean.carroll@bc3.edu

Office of Admissions
Butler County Community College
P.O. Box 1203
Butler, PA 16003

 

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