Bunker Hill Community College (International Programs)
Boston, Massachusetts
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Bunker Hill Community College (International Programs) - Overview
About Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is the perfect first step for international students who seek a dynamic educational experience in the United States. The college's International Center welcomes more than 700 international students from more than 90 countries annually. These international students have a significant presence in the college's multicultural community. International students enjoy the historic, vibrant city of Boston, home of many outstanding academic institutions to which BHCC students can transfer after graduation.
Founded in 1973, BHCC is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This public higher education institution offers 57 programs leading to the associate's degree, and 39 certificate programs designed for students who seek occupational training. Agreements between BHCC and many four-year colleges and universities allow BHCC graduates to transfer, often with junior-year status, to other institutions throughout the United States.
Campus Life
More than 700 students from over 90 countries are currently enrolled at Bunker Hill Community College, and all report a high level of satisfaction with their experiences. Because of the diverse programs Bunker Hill Community College has on campus, international students enjoy a multicultural community and play a central role in the college.
Bunker Hill Community College has an active student life program. The activities coordinated through the Student Activities and Athletics Office provide students with opportunities to have more fun, meet more people, and make a difference in campus life at the college. The college celebrates cultural diversity and encourage cultural interaction.
There are over 20 student organizations and athletic teams at Bunker Hill Community College, providing the campus with social, cultural, and educational programs as well as competitive sports, intramural/recreational programs, and leisure-time activities. New members are always welcome.
Services for International Students
International students enjoy BHCC for a number of reasons. They appreciate the international environment of BHCC, where they can easily be involved in campus life and make lifelong friends. Smaller classes, individualized attention, and affordability are other reasons for choosing BHCC. The International Center provides orientation programs and assists students in obtaining off-campus housing. International student advisors help students adjust to college life in the United States and provide counseling on immigration, academic, and personal concerns. Advisers also provide assistance with transferring to four-year colleges and obtaining employment after graduation.
Bunker Hill Community College is committed to providing effective and dynamic instructional, academic, and student services through a variety of traditional and nontraditional resources. It is the college's philosophy that each student is a unique learner and that the academic resources and support are designed to meet the individual needs of all students. In return, their successes and contributions to the overall BHCC community are invaluable.
Academic Programs
BHCC offers numerous programs of study. They include Associate in Arts degrees (AA), Associate in Science (AS) degrees, and certificate programs.
International Student Admissions
Students who wish to attend BHCC on an international student (F-1) visa should apply through the International Center. Applicants must have completed secondary school and must demonstrate evidence of English proficiency. The student or sponsor must also demonstrate that sufficient funds are available to cover the costs of educational and living expenses.
Students who have completed secondary school but do not meet the college's English proficiency requirement can obtain conditional admission through enrollment in the EC Boston Language Center. BHCC and the EC Boston Language Center have a partnership agreement that enables students to study English full-time at the EC Boston Language Center, and then transfer to BHCC when they achieve English proficiency. Students will receive an I-20 from the EC Boston Language Center, which will indicate that the student has been conditionally admitted to BHCC.