Who Should Attend
Admitted students who are planning to attend BRCC for the first time in Fall 2012.
You must have received an acceptance Email and shown that you are proficient in reading, writing and mathematics by:
- completing the College Preparedness Test (for English) and the Virginia Placement Test – VPT (for Math), or
- submitting SAT scores of 530/Reading, 530/Writing and 520/Math, or
- ACT scores of 22/Verbal and 22/Quantitative.
Note: Students planning to take higher level math courses (MTH 166, MTH 173, or higher) are required to take the Virginia Placement Test – VPT for math regardless of SAT/ACT scores.
Who Should Not Attend
- Students taking classes, but not planning to earn a certificate, diploma, or degree
- Aviation Maintenance students (Call 540-453-2224 for registration details)
- Automotive Technology students (Call 540-453-2224 for registration details)
What You Will Do
- get academic advising
- learn how to use the Student Information System
- register for Fall classes
Workshop Registration Information
Registration forms will be available April 1.
Before going to the sign up form, make sure you:
- know your Student ID (EMPLID) - look it up on MYBRCC.
- know which program you're interested in - College Catalog.
If you require special assistance related to a disability, please contact Patricia Boyd, Disability Services Coordinator, at (540-453-2298) or Email (boydp@brcc.edu).
Cancellation Procedure
Students who sign up for a Group Advising and Registration Session are expected to attend. A great deal of prep-work goes into planning for the sessions. If you are unable to attend the session that you registered for, due to an emergency, please contact the Admissions and Records Office at 540-453-2287 to cancel your registration.
No Show Policy
Students who do not show up for a session they have signed up for, without calling to cancel ahead of time, will be required to wait until after June 25th to meet with an academic advisor to secure fall semester classes.
2012 GARS Dates & Sign Up Forms
Choose ONE Session—Keep in mind the Cancellation and No Show policy listed above when making your selection.
| Session | Sign Up Deadline | Maximum # of Students |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. April 20, Noon-4 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. April 12 by Noon | FULL |
| Fri. April 27, Noon-4:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. April 19 by Noon | FULL |
| Fri. May 4, Noon-4:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. April 26 by Noon | FULL |
| Fri. May 18, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. May 10 by Noon | FULL |
| Fri. May 18, Noon-4:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. May 10 by Noon | FULL |
| Fri. June 15, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. June 7 by Noon | 100 |
| Fri. June 15, Noon-4:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. June 7 by Noon | 100 |
| Fri. June 22, 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (JMU advisor available) |
Thurs. June 14 by Noon | 100 |
What to Bring
- Student number (EMPLID)
- MYBRCC User Name
- MYBRCC Password
- Official High School transcript (Required for Vet Tech, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Radiographic Technology, Funeral Services programs)
- SAT or ACT scores (if you were exempt from taking the College Preparedness Test and/or Virginia Placement Test – VPT)
- Advanced Placement scores from College Board, if applicable and available
- College transcripts (if transferring coursework from a non-Virginia Community College)
Group Registration Workshop Schedule: Morning Sessions
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:00 a.m. | Check-in Robert E. Plecker Center |
| 9:00-9:10 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:15-9:30 a.m | Special Emphasis Session…..Learning Community Opportunities |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Transition to Advising Classrooms |
| 9:45-10:30 a.m. |
Pre-advising Session |
| 10:30-10:40 a.m. | Transition to Computer Lab |
| 10:40-Noon |
Enroll in Fall Semester Courses |
| 12:00-12:45 p.m. | Optional Financial Aid Workshop |
| 12:00-12:45 p.m. | Optional Blackboard Training (essential for students taking hybrid and online courses) |
Group Registration Workshop Schedule: Afternoon Sessions
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00-12:45 p.m. | Optional Financial Aid Workshop |
| 12:00-12:45 p.m. | Optional Blackboard Training (essential for students taking hybrid and online courses) |
| 1:00-1:15 p.m. | Check-in Robert E. Plecker Center |
| 1:15-1:25 p.m. | Welcome |
| 1:30-1:45 p.m. | Special Emphasis Session…..Learning Community Opportunities |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | Transition to Advising Classrooms |
| 2:00-2:45 p.m. | Pre-advising Session |
| 2:45-2:55 p.m. | Transition to Computer Lab |
| 2:55-4:15 p.m. | Enroll in Fall Semester Courses |
