Borough of Manhattan Community College is New York City—a vital, richly diverse community, with talented, ambitious students, and a distinguished faculty.

BMCC provides its students with an opportunity to experience the best New York City has to offer. Located in the heart of downtown NYC, the only community college in Manhattan, BMCC students actively participate in the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown business district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. Originally opened in 1964 as a small, business oriented community college, BMCC focused on preparing students for careers in business and on providing a liberal arts education to students who wished to transfer to four-year colleges. Forty years later, BMCC continues to respond to the ever changing needs of the business community ensuring that graduates have the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. BMCC is a college that is alive with ideas and innovative programs.

BMCC attracts bright, ambitious individuals of every age who are seeking intellectual enrichment.

Enrolling more than 18,000 students from more than 100 countries, BMCC offers a wide variety of career focused associate degrees and certificates. Whether you want to sharpen your language skills, earn a GED, obtain your first degree, or expand your credentials, BMCC is supportive of the innate human need to achieve.

Explore Liberal Arts and Sciences

The arts and sciences at BMCC allow you to explore the humanities and sciences. Taught by a dedicated and accomplished faculty, students receive a superior education that enables them to smoothly transition to pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four year college. BMCC assists students with transferring to CUNY senior colleges, as well as to some of the country’s most prestigious institutions.

BMCC now offers you even more learning options and greater convenience.

Evening/Weekend Program
Offering evening and weekend programs in business administration, liberal arts, computer operations, and accounting, students may complete their degree requirements by attending classes part-time exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Uptown Locations
BMCC students can take one course or a full schedule of classes at our uptown locations in Washington Heights or Harlem.

Study Abroad
BMCC offers opportunities for students to study in Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Cooperative Education and Internship Opportunities
BMCC students are encouraged to participate in the college's internship program, allowing them to explore career options, apply classroom knowledge to the workplace, and make important business contacts.

Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development
With over 300 courses available in a traditional classroom or online, the flexibility of the BMCC Adult and Continuing Education curriculum enhances a student’s ability to reach their educational and career goals. Along with small classes, allowing for greater student participation and more personal attention from faculty, additional educational needs are met by providing tutoring, literacy, and education assistance programs.

BMCC is particularly well suited to those seeking a supportive environment to start their college career.

Along with access to first-rate facilities, that include a state-of-the art media center, multi-media labs, an extensive library, on-site early child care center, wireless access throughout our 4.28 acre campus, BMCC prides itself on providing exceptional support services to its students. Providing academic advice, counseling services, career planning, and comprehensive tutorial help, BMCC support programs are free of charge and easily accessed by day, evening/weekend, and distance students alike.

With the support of dedicated faculty and staff, BMCC students enjoy a high level of academic and career success; demonstrate by our Phi Theta Kappa members and Belle Zeller scholarships winners. BMCC graduates find excellent jobs and gain acceptance to top colleges.

With small classes, plenty of personal attention, and a variety of activities, clubs, and athletic teams, students get a full college experience at BMCC.

Facts

The U.S. Department of Education and Institute of International Education, Borough of Manhattan Community College is #1 in the Northeast in awarding degrees to African-Americans students.

According to the most recent data, among community colleges nationwide, BMCC ranks:

#2 in awarding associate degrees in business, management, and marketing
#5 in awarding associate degrees in computer and information technologies
#5 among community colleges in enrollment of foreign students
#7 in awarding associate degrees in education
#12 in conferring associate degrees in all disciplines

In awarding associate degrees to minority students, BMCC ranked:

#4 in awarding degrees to African-American students
#15 in awarding degrees to Hispanic students
#27 in awarding degrees to Asian-American students

Travel Directions

Subway: A, C to Chambers Street; #1, 2, 9 to Chambers St.; #4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge; J, M to Chambers Street; N, R to City Hall.

Bus: M22 from Grand Street & Madison Street. Walk 4 blocks West.

Train: PATH: From Christopher Street Station, take 1,9 train to Chambers Street.

College Contacts

Admission:

Mr. Eugenio Barrios
Room S300 (212) 220-1265

Financial Aid:

Mr. Howard Entin
Room N340
(212) 220-1430