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BHCC offers over 100 Associate Degree and Certificate programs. Our students include, working adults, parents, transfer students, recent high school graduates and those interested in changing careers or finishing a degree.
Pathways
Find the academic pathway option at BHCC that best aligns with your academic and career interests, goals, and aspirations. Choosing a Pathways is a great option for students who have not decided on a major.
Free Community College
The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend BHCC for free. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students. To get started, apply to the college by filling out an application below and filling out a FAFSA. To learn more about the two programs that fund free community college and the steps you need to take to enroll in community college at BHCC for free, visit MassEducate and MassReconnect.
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Do you have questions about applying to BHCC or do you need help with your online admissions application? An Admissions staff member is available to help answer your questions through online chat. Start chatting with us by clicking on the chat bubble at the bottom right of the page.
2025 Application Deadlines for General Programs
- Deadline for Spring | Regular Session and Mini I | Friday January 24
- Full semester courses: January 27-May 14
- Mini Session I: February 3-March 16
- Deadline for Spring | Mini II | Friday, March 21
- Mini Session II: March 24-May 14
*See below for more application information
I already started an application to BHCC and need to log back into it
You can access your Online Application here
If you experience difficulty accessing your application, please contact our Admissions and Recruitment office for assistance at admissions@bhcc.edu or call 617-228-3398. Do not start or submit a new application as this may result in a delay in processing your acceptance to BHCC. Please contact us for help.
I would like to apply to BHCC and earn an associate degree or certificate
- If you have previously applied to BHCC and completed classes, you may not need to complete an application. Please contact the Admissions office to speak with an Admissions Pathway Counselor.
- A small number of programs require completion of prerequisites. View programs that require prerequisites.
- Admissions can be reached by phone at 617-228-3398, by text at 617-936-8776, by email at admissions@bhcc.edu or join our online chat hours.
Regular semester courses are offered fall (September-December), Spring (January to May) and Summer (May-August).
Mini Session courses are accelerated, 8-week options. Learn more about Mini Sessions.
I am transferring to BHCC from another college or university
- If you have previously applied to BHCC and completed classes, you may not need to complete an application. Please contact the Admissions office to speak with an Admissions Pathway Counselor.
- A small number of programs require completion of prerequisites. View programs that require prerequisites.
- Admissions can be reached by phone at 617-228-3398, by text at 617-936-8776, by email at admissions@bhcc.edu or join our online chat hours.
- Submit your official college transcripts. Visit our Transfer to BHCC page for more information.
Regular semester courses are offered fall (September-December), Spring (January to May) and Summer (May-August).
Mini Session courses are accelerated, 8-week options. Learn more about Mini Sessions.
I have already completed some classes at BHCC and want to return
We look forward to welcoming you back to BHCC! Please contact our Admissions and Recruitment Office so that we can help you reactivate your account.
Email: admissions@bhcc.edu
Phone: 617-228-3398
International F1 Visa Students
BHCC welcomes hundreds of international students from more than 100 countries to our campuses. An international student is a student who needs an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States.
When you start your application, please answer ‘Yes’ when asked “Are you an international student who needs an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States?".
International Students may apply to the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
For more information go to International Admissions.
High School Students
- Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Program at bhcc.edu/dualenrollment.
Contact dualenroll@bhcc.edu with any additional questions. - Learn more about the Early College Program at bhcc.edu/hspartnerships/earlycollege.
Contact dualenroll@bhcc.edu with any additional questions.
I am interested in enrolling in a course at BHCC, but do not want to pursue an Associate Degree or Certificate at this time
Visit the Guest Students webpage for more information.
Regular semester courses are offered fall (September-December), Spring (January to May) and Summer (May-August).
Mini Session courses are accelerated, 8-week options. Learn more about Mini Sessions.
Guest students do not declare a major and are not eligible for Financial Aid.
I would like to study health sciences and earn an Associate’s degree or certificate from BHCC
If you are not yet ready to apply directly into one of our Selective Health Programs and need more time completing the admissions requirements, it is recommended that you apply to BHCC as a Health Science, Associate of Arts major.