Admissions Procedures

Persons wishing to enroll at Bladen Community College must complete the entire application process. Applicants will be notified by mail when their application has been received and if any additional paperwork is required. Applicants will also be notified of the time and place of registration. The procedures for admissions and the documentation requested for students seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate are as follows:

1. Meet with a Student Services Representative: Student services representatives offer guidance through the application process and provide information about programs of study and program requirements. To meet with a representative, visit the Information Desk in the Student Resource Center (Bldg. 7). You may also email or call for an appointment to speak to one of our representatives.
2. Complete your Residency Determination Interview: A valid Residency Certification Number (RCN) is required to establish residency for all state-supported public colleges and universities in North Carolina.
3. Application: Complete the BCC application for admissions on the BCC website or complete a paper application from the Office of Admissions.
4. Transcripts: Have official school or high school equivalency transcripts sent to the College. Schools must be regionally accredited. Student copies are not acceptable. Transcripts of all previous post-secondary education must be requested by the applicant and sent directly from the forwarding institution to the College. Student copies are not acceptable.
5. Placement into Gateway English and Mathematics Courses: Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence (RISE) will determine the appropriate English and/or Mathematics courses for each program of study.