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Welcome to BMCC. We are here to support you through a great college experience leading to a successful future. At BMCC you will be able to choose from more than 50 different academic programs. With learning options that include evening, weekend and online courses, there will be something just right for you.
Student Support
At BMCC we offer academic and personal services for our students as well as many specialized success programs. A combination of low cost and financial aid allows most to graduate debt-free. And our students go on to successful careers and/or four year colleges.
Exciting Internship and Research Opportunities
An abundance of internships, volunteer and research opportunities will add to your credentials. Students interested in STEM fields will find many opportunities to participate in research projects. Our school is a leader in sustainability.
Great Location
BMCC is located in downtown NYC’s vibrant Tribeca neighborhood filled with parks, restaurants and historical sites. On campus you will find a great variety of student activities to choose from. You will meet students from many different countries. And our new fitness center will help you unwind.
We look forward to getting to know you at BMCC.
Start Your Application
This is the very first step toward becoming a BMCC Panther! It’s time to discover your passions, build your skills and prepare for the bright future ahead of you. BMCC offers opportunity to those students who desire it and wish to strive for it.
Undergraduate Degree Application
Apply for Spring 2026
(Coming Soon)
Other Application Types
- Non-Degree: for students who want to take one or two classes without committing to an entire degree program
- Spring 2026 (closes March 19)
- Summer/Fall 2026
- Readmission: for students who attended BMCC in the past, took one or more semesters off, and want to come back to continue their program
- Second-Degree: for students who have completed an Associates Degree program at BMCC and want to begin another one
Admissions Requirements
| Freshman Applicants | Transfer Applicants |
| Graduated high school or earned high school equivalency certificate | Graduated high school or earned high school equivalency certificate2.0 GPA or higher |
Find Your Timeline
Use the dates in the table below to guide your application planning.
| If you want to start in Fall* | If you want to start in Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Application Deadline: | February 1 | September 15 |
| Admissions Decisions Begin: | March 1 | November 1 |
| Last Day to Apply: | August 6 | January 15 |
| Regular Registration Deadline: | August 6 | January 17 |
| “Last Chance” Registration Opens: | August 9 | January 18 |
| First Day of Classes: | August 25, 2026 | January 27, 2026 |
*All students accepted for Fall term are eligible to enroll for Summer Session courses. Summer term will be listed in your CUNYfirst student portal, but is optional for enrollment. (We encourage year-round attendance!)
Track Your Application
You can check your application status at any time online. Use CUNY’s tracking tool, CUNYfirst, to review details of your application, see if your transcripts were received, and look out for that admissions decision.
CUNYfirst Portal
After you submit your online application, CUNY will email you with instructions for creating or “claiming” a CUNYfirst account. Once you have successfully created an account and logged in, you will be able to view details about your application, registration, and financial aid.