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New Student Orientation

Completing this three-part program supports student success! 

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Part 1: Advising & Registration

  1. Complete New Student Orientation: Part 1 in your Applicant Portal
  2. Meet 1:1 with an Academic Advisor to review your plan and register for classes
  3. Choose a way to pay your bill:

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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

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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!