New Student Orientation
Completing this three-part program supports student success!
Part 1: Advising & Registration
- Complete New Student Orientation: Part 1 in your myAdmissions 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 Pioneer Welcome - Online
Available Monday, August 18. Please review the information presented in the online program and complete the participation survey by Friday, August 29.
2. Attend In-Person Welcome Day
Welcome Day: Fall 2025 will be held at all BC3 locations on Friday, August 22. Programs and schedules vary by location. Attendance is required for students taking any face to face or hybrid classes.
- Connect with faculty, staff and fellow students.
- Purchase your textbooks.
- Get your 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! (up to 2 guests welcome)
- New students will receive a free BC3 T-shirt!
Welcome Day: Fall 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025 | All BC3 Locations
Please RSVP for Welcome Day at the BC3 location where you will attend most of your classes.
BC3 Main Campus
Pick your session based on your academic program:
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 Sciences, Liberal Arts, High School Programs
Check In: 11:00 a.m.
Program: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BC3 @ Armstrong
Program: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Arrive at any time!
BC3 @ Brockway
Check-In: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
BC3 @ Cranberry
Check-In: 9:30 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
BC3 @ Lawrence
Program: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Arrive at any time!
Check your email for updates, links and more information.
