New International Student Enrollment Checklist

Students in Student central
  • Your BHCC username and password can be found on your Acceptance Letter. If you cannot find your username and password, please email international@bhcc.edu.
  • Use your BHCC username and password to log in to your BHCC Email. BHCC email is the official method of communication for the college. Information about your courses will be sent to your college email only.
  • Log in to your myBHCC (SelfService) Account. This account gives you access to do the following actions:
    • Plan and register for classes and live Chat with Academic Advisors.
    • View class schedule & program requirements, view unofficial copy of your transcript.
    • View and pay your bill.
  • If you are outside of the U.S. make sure to apply for and receive your F-1 visa in a reasonable amount of time to start your semester. You can travel to the U.S. no more than 30 days before the start of the semester on an Initial Status I-20.
  • If you are an F-1 student at another U.S. institution, request the transfer of your SEVIS record (I-20) to BHCC. Your SEVIS release date should be after you finish taking classes at your current school, and if you’ve completed your program, within your grace period.
  • If you are in the U.S. on another visa and are requesting a change of visa status, consult your attorney before registering for classes if your change of status has not yet been approved.
  • Arrival in Boston – We recommend that you arrive in Boston at least two weeks before the start of the semester to allow you to settle in and attend the Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In. The Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In will take place the week before classes start.
  • Housing – Make sure to arrange housing before traveling to the U.S. 
  • To view all placement options, register to take a math placement test and complete your English placement, visit the Assessment Center. 
  • If you previously completed coursework at colleges or universities in the U.S. or abroad, review the Placement Testing Exemptions to determine if you qualify for a math and/or English placement exemption.  
  • This requirement must be completed beforeyou can register for classes.

To transfer credit, submit your official U.S. college transcript(s) or course-by-course evaluation of your international university transcripts. Visit Transferring Credits into BHCC for more information.

New students pursuing a degree at Bunker Hill Community College must complete the New Student Orientation Program. The orientation program at BHCC requires attendance at three events:

  1. Attend a Start Now Event – Meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. Information about F-1 student Start Now Sessions will be sent to the email you used to apply to BHCC. 
  2. Attend a Campus Connect Session – Learn how to access campus services and resources, as well as strategies for being a successful student at BHCC.
  3. Attend the Student Convocation – Convocation is an event that
    celebrates the start of the new semester. It is your official welcome to Bunker Hill Community College. Bring your friends and family members, meet your professors, learn about student clubs and organizations, enjoy music, food and meet your fellow classmates.

Visit the Orientation webpage to register to attend these events.

If you are an F-1 student admitted to a Selective Program, please check your acceptance letter for your orientation and course registration information. For a full list of selective programs, please visit the selective programs page.

During the Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In, you will learn how to maintain your F-1 status. The Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In will take place on campus during the week before classes start. More information about how to sign up for Mandatory F-1 Student Check-In will be sent to the email you used to apply to BHCC.

Submit immunization records. You have 30 days after you register for classes to submit your records. If you have any questions about the immunization requirement, or experience difficulty submitting your records, please contact immunizations@bhcc.edu.

Questions? Email international@bhcc.edu 

Prior Learning Assessment

  • Interested in learning about credit for prior learning? Contact Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to discuss any learning acquired outside of the traditional college environment that might qualify for college credit.