First Year Experience

First Year Experience

Welcome to Bucks!

We provide new students with guidance, programming, and resources to help facilitate a smooth transition to Bucks County Community College by engaging them in programs related to personal and academic growth, navigating campus resources, building meaningful connections with others, and prioritizing well-being.

We strive to help first-year students:

  • Build a strong foundation of skills and strategies needed to be successful in college.
  • Navigate from the first year to their future at Bucks and beyond.
  • Inspire intellectual curiosity and build connections based on personal and academic interests.

Questions along the way? Contact the Office of Student Affairs at studentaffairs@bucks.edu.



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Resources for Success

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Seven Steps to Student Success

Our Seven Steps to Student Success series is a dynamic guide to your first semester at Bucks. Join us on Wednesdays at the Newtown Campus and make the most out of your first semester!

Topics

  • Finding Success in the First Week
  • Leadership / Getting Involved
  • Career Cruising
  • Preparing for Mid-Terms
  • Mid-Semester Advising
  • Paying for College
  • Preparing for Finals

Each session runs from noon to 12:45 p.m.



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New & Incoming Student Scholarships

Did you know we have over 2 dozen scholarships specifically for new students at Bucks? Find your match...
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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation welcomes first-year students and families to Bucks County Community College and ease their transition to college life.
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New Student Convocation

The President's New Student Convocation at Bucks County Community College is the official welcome for first-year and transfer students.
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Getting Involved

Enhance your college experience! At Bucks we encourage you to participate in activities and events, join student clubs and pursue leadership opportunities.
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COLL101: College Success Seminar

The one-credit seminar sets you up for success at Bucks County Community College!

Academic Advising

Your academic advisor guides you throughout your academic journey, from scheduling courses to transfer planning and more.
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Academic Success Center

Connect with tutors and peer mentors at the Academic Success Center (ASC). Centers are available at all three physical campuses.
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Career Services

From career exploration to finding the right major, get to work with the Career Services team!
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Title IX

We are committed to providing an environment free from gender-based discrimination or harassment, intimidation, exploitation, discrimination, or violence.