New Student Orientation
Completing this three-part program supports student success!
Part 1: Advising & Registration
- Complete New Student Orientation: Part 1 in your Applicant Portal
- Meet 1:1 with an Academic Advisor to review your plan and register for classes
- Choose a way to pay your bill:
- Submit your bill payment
- Sign up for the BC3 EZ Pay plan
- Finalize financial aid
Part 2: myBC3 Technology
Complete Part 2: My BC3 Technology Online Course (available in Blackboard after you enroll)
- Free
- Self-paced
- Fully online
- Introduces instructional technologies
- Showcases resources available to students
Part 3: Pioneer Welcome
This part of orientation has two components designed to give you the info and resources you need to prepare for the semester! New students are required to complete the virtual component and attend the in-person component.
1. Complete Part 3: Pioneer Welcome - Online Program Please review the information presented in the online program and complete the participation
survey BEFORE August 26.
Complete Part 3 - Pioneer Welcome: Online
2. Attend In-Person Welcome Day:
BC3 @ Brockway, Wednesday, August 21, 2024. All other locations, Friday, August 23, 2024.
- Connect with faculty, staff and fellow students.
- Purchase your textbooks.
- Get a student ID.
- Take a self-guided tour and attend important information sessions.
- There will be food, prizes, giveaways and more! Parents are welcome to attend!
Please RSVP for In-Person Welcome Day.
RSVP for all locations
Welcome Day Fall 2024
BC3 Main Campus
Friday, August 23, 2024
Science and Technology Building
Session 1
Business & Information Technology, STEM, Shaffer School of Nursing & Allied Health
Check-In: 9:30 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Session 2
Education & Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, & High School Programs
Check-In: 11:00 a.m.
Program: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BC3 @ Armstrong
Friday, August 23, 2024
Check-In: 9:30 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BC3 @ Brockway
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Check-In: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
BC3 @ Cranberry
Friday, August 23, 2024
Check-In: 9:30 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing
Friday, August 23, 2024
Program: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Arrive at any time!
BC3 @ LindenPointe
Friday, August 23, 2024
Check-In: 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Please pre-register for a parking permit at bc3.edu/parking.
For more information, check your myBC3 Email.
Meet Student Leaders
Student leaders are a crucial part of orientation. They started out just like you, but have successfully completed a few semesters at BC3. These students are eager to share their secrets of success with you at Welcome Day!
