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Get Started at Bergen - F1 VISASteps to Get Started at Bergen Follow the color-coded steps to complete your enrollment at Bergen Community College. Each step corresponds with a page in this packet.

n Complete the enclosed Medical Form and return to the Office of Health Services (HS-100) before classes start. www.bergen.edu/healthservices

n Once you’ve registered and paid for classes, visit the Office of Public Safety in Room L-154 (Paramus) or Room 101 (Meadowlands) to obtain your student ID card and parking pass. Bring a copy of your paid bill with you!

n Foreign Transcripts – All transcripts from schools outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by a NACES accredited organization. Visit www.naces.org for more information.

Don’t Forget:

Questions? International Student Center, Room C-102

(Paramus)

Phone: (201) 689-7601 Fax: (201) 251-0353

isc@bergen.edu www.bergen.edu/ISC

To view this packet online, visit www.bergen.edu/ISC The information contained in this packet is subject to

change without notice.

1. Pay the SEVIS Fee

2. Log In to Your Portal Account www.bergen.edu/portalhelp

4. Attend Mandatory International Student Orientation

5. Study and Take the Placement Test www.bergen.edu/ISC

6. Meet with an ISC Academic Advisor

7. Register for Classes

3. Upon Arrival to the USA, Report to the International Student Center

8. Pay Your Tuition www.bergen.edu/bursar

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Step 1: Pay the SEVIS FeeNow that you have been accepted to attend Bergen Community College you are responsible for paying the $350 SEVIS fee. Your SEVIS ID# is in the top left hand corner of your I-20 form. • To pay the $350 fee online, got

to www.fmjfee.com. • Complete the online form

(I-901) as instructed. • Enter your name and birth

date exactly as it appears on your I-20.

• Enter the SEVIS ID number on your I-20.

• Enter the school code for Bergen Community College. NEW214F00601000

• Pay the fee. • Print the online receipt after completing the payment form and make extra

copies for your file. • Bring the payment confirmation to your visa interview. For more information about preparing for your visa interview, please visit www.usembassy.gov

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Step 2: Log In to Your Portal AccountHow to login to your Portal account:

To login to your my.bergen.edu Portal account you will need your Bergen username and seven-digit student ID number. Your Bergen username is included in your letter of acceptance in this admissions packet or by going to my.bergen.edu and clicking the “I forgot my username!” link.

Go to my.bergen.edu

Enter your Bergen username in the Bergen username field.

Enter your initial password in the Bergen password field. Your initial password is the first two letters of your last name, with the first letter UPPERCASE, followed by the last six numbers of your student ID number (do not include the first zero). (For example: last name – Smith, student ID – 0123456, initial password = Sm123456)

Click Sign in.

Click on the Office 365 link in the My Bergen Email box to access your student email. You will be prompted to select your time zone. Then you will go directly to your Office 365 Email Account. Click the ⚙ symbol in the upper right corner and select Options to personalize your account such as setting up rules, forwarding your email to another account, or syncing it to your wireless device. For additional help, click the ? symbol.

How to Reach the Help Desk

Paramus Campus Meadowlands Location L-Wing across from the Office of Public Safety Room 217 (201) 447-7109 (201) 879-5260 helpdesk@bergen.edu Help Desk Office Hours (Paramus)

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Step 3: Report to the ISCUpon Arrival to the U.S., Report to the International Student Center (C-102) Please bring photocopies of your passport, visa and a copy of the electronic I-94 so we can process your SEVIS records correctly. You can retrieve the I-94 at www.CBP.org

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Step 4: Attend International Student Orientation

Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance to Bergen Community College. We are thrilled that you will be joining our Bulldog family! During the International Student Orientation we will tell you about what Bergen Community has to offer and we will give you the nitty gritty about things like: • Immigration rules • Academic Life and Expectations • Student Success and Support Services • Student Life • And more! The Orientation is usually held the week before the start of the semester. Dates will be sent to you by email.

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Step 5: Study and Take the Placement Test

Office of Testing Services No appointment necessary. Visit

www.bergen.edu/testing for

testing hours.

Bergen Community College

administers a test to determine a student’s levels in English, mathematics and elementary algebra.

The results of this test determine a student’s required entry level courses in both English and mathematics.

Please study for the placement test. The test is administered in Room S-127 in the Pitkin Education Center at the Paramus campus on a walk-in basis. Please visit www.bergen.edu/testing for the current testing schedule and come prepared to take the exam with a pen, a government issued photo ID. No test will be administered without proper identification.

Most students need to take the placement test, but there are some exceptions. To determine if you are eligible for a testing waiver, please visit www.bergen.edu/testing and click “Basic Skills Placement Test” to read about conditions that will waive the placement test requirement.

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Step 6: Meet with an ISC AdvisorVisit the International Student Center (ISC) to meet with an Advisor and plan your course schedule Now that you have completed your placement testing requirements, you can head to the ISC. The advisors can help you with the following: • Explaining your Test Results • Teaching you how to read and understand your degree

requirements • Guiding you in choosing classes that will meet the academic

requirements of your degree • Teaching you how to read the college catalog • Accessing Web Advisor through Portal • Providing information about academic deadlines • Explaining College Policies and Procedures • Offering referrals to campus resources

International Student Center

Paramus: Room C-102

Remember to review your

Placement Test Results with your advisor.

Ask your advisor about campus resources.

Success Starts Here

ISC Advising Paramus Campus Room C-102 (201) 689-7601 isc@bergen.edu

Office Hours • Monday and Friday . . . . . . .8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Wednesday

and Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Step 7: Register for Classes

Sign in at the Kiosk In-Person Registration • Paramus: Room C-102, Pitkin Education Center

After meeting with an ISC Advisor, you are ready to register for classes. Bring a photo ID and proof of address when registering in person.

Bill Payment Tech Support

• Watch for your ticket number on the monitors or check your

smart phone. • Wait almost anywhere. For important registration dates and deadlines please view our Registration booklet at www.bergen.edu/registration

Download the “MyVisit” App: Sign in to Q-Nomy for registration, advising, bursar and financial aid from home. Reserve a spot in line when you arrive on campus. No kiosk visit required! MyVisit is available on iOS and Android. Use your student ID to enter Q-Nomy.

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Step 8: Pay Your TuitionFrequently Asked Questions

• When is payment due? Check your my.bergen.edu portal account to see your specific date or consult the registration calendar at www.bergen.edu/bursar under payment deadlines.

• What happens if I don’t pay by the deadline? Your courses will be dropped for non-payment.

• What happens if my courses are dropped? You can try to reregister for your courses, however, all classes have a cap on the number of seats available and you may have lost your seat.

• Can deadlines be extended? No, but you can enroll in a payment plan to lessen the amount of money you owe up front.

• Should I wait to register for classes so I don’t have to pay early? Early registration and payment will secure your schedule. Remember, the longer you wait to register, the more likely it is that classes you need may be full.

• What is next after I pay my bill? If you haven’t already, pick up your Bergen Student ID card and parking decal at Public Safety.

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020 Tuition per Credit Bergen County Resident....................................................................................................................................$146.50 Non-immigrant VISA Students, Out-of-county (OOC).........................................................................................$301.00 Out of State (OOS) Resident..............................................................................................................................$316.75

Tuition per Semester Full Year One Semester 30 credits 15 credits

Bergen County Resident $5,708.00 $2,854.00 Non-immigrant VISA Students, Out-of-county (OOC) $10,343.00 $5,171.50 Out of State (OOS) Resident $10,815.50 $5,407.75

Fees* General Fee per Credit ........................................................................................................................................$26.50 Technology Fee per Credit...................................................................................................................................$14.25 Once-A-Semester Registration Fee.....................................................................................................................$15.25 Security Fee per Credit .........................................................................................................................................$2.00 Add Fee per Occurrence (Late Reg.) ....................................................................................................................$10.00 Drop Fee per Occurrence (Late Reg.)...................................................................................................................$10.00 Course Fee .........................................................................................................................................................$85.00 F-1 International Student Fee.............................................................................................................................$86.50 *Some academic programs carry specific fees as well. Please visit www.bergen.edu/bursar for a complete list of tuition and fees.

Payment Options Your registration is not complete until your tuition is paid in full. Take advantage of one of our multiple payment methods to help you pay your tuition bill and secure your class registration. On-Line. Payment in full can be made online through your my.bergen.edu account, by going to Web Advisor and Financial Information for Students. In-Person. You will need to present at the Bursar Office, Room L-127 (Parmus), your bill or registration schedule or Student I.D. Card. Full payment can be made: • In cash. • By Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or Debit Card. • By check or money order with your Student Identification Number on the check or money order. • Drop Off- If the Office is closed, you may use the night depository located near Bursar’s office entrance door for

Checks Only. By Mail. Mail your bill to the Bursar's Office along with a check or money order for the full amount. Include your Student Identification Number on the check or money order. Please note that credit cards are not accepted by mail. Mail your payment to: Bursar's Office, Room L-127, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1595. Payment Plan. Visit www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/bergen. Financial Aid and Scholarship. Visit www.bergen.edu/FA to learn about financial aid and scholarship options. Contact Us. If you are experiencing billing or payment problems call (201) 447-7105 or email bursarsoffice@bergen.edu. You may also visit Room L-127 in the Pitkin Education Center, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ. Visit us at www.bergen.edu/bursar.

Revised: 10/2019

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Medical Requirements for Enrollment

The College requires all matriculated students, athletes, enrollees in wellness/exercise courses and health professions students to submit a health record. The form must be completed and returned to the Office of Health Services (HS-100 at the Paramus campus) before starting classes. This form has three sections: • Part A (you complete) • Part B (immunization record) • Part C (a physician completes)

Immunization Requirements: All students born after 1956 must submit proof of two MMRs. Students registered for 12 or more credits, regardless of age, must complete the Hepatitis series. Students registered with 12 or more credits, regardless of age, must complete the Hepatitis B series within nine months of attendance. Please read the form carefully and completely. Specific requirements are listed for nursing and health professions students. Complete all sections before returning to the Office of Health Services. This information must be submitted before you can go to a clinical site.