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Frequently Asked Questions

Audience:    High School 

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  1. If the college does not offer special classes, are there some programs available for students who do not want to sign up for degree programs or who did not complete a formal high school education?
  2. As it is necessary to arrange school transportation much in advance, are spring tour/ information session dates currently listed?
  3. In reference to the disability eligibility documentation, does the process begin when the student submits the enclosed postcard to the Admissions Office/Office of Specialized Services?
  4. Does the documentation, such as Individual Education Plan (IEP), come directly form the school district’s child study team (CST)?
  5. Who requests documentation from the school district: Students? Office of Specialized Services?

 

  1. If the college does not offer special classes, are there some programs available for students who do not want to sign up for degree programs or who did not complete a formal high school education?
The Philip Ciarco Learning Center is one of the Bergen Community College’s center that offer non-credit programs. This center provides educational and counseling services for adults who have not completed a formal high school education and for adults who are interested in training such as English a Second Language, Math for the GED... For more information, refer to the Philip Ciarco Learning Center’s Web pages ( http://www.bergen.edu/pages/601.asp). 
 
Another option is the Division of Continuing Education. It is a pathway to lifelong learning; it offers many programs in Computers, Construction, Fashion and Interior Design, insurance & Finance, Children’s programs… For more details, you can log on the following web site: http://www.bergen.edu/pages/493.asp
 
  1. As it is necessary to arrange school transportation much in advance, are spring tour/ information session dates currently listed?
You are welcome to look for the OSS Events Calendar webpage available at : http://www.bergen.edu/pages/1893.asp. This page will give you the current's events, including the information sessions. On that same page, you can link to the Upcoming Events for future ones.  
However, the student will receive a letter ( a pink letter) as to which information session to attend, with plenty of time to arrange transportation.
 
  1. In reference to the disability eligibility documentation, does the process begin when the student submits the enclosed postcard to the Admissions Office/Office of Specialized Services?
The process really begins when the student submits the disability-related documentation to the Office of Specialized Services. Feel free to refer to the Office of Specialized Services web page ( http://www.bergen.edu/pages/759.asp ) for documentation guidelines.
 
  1. Does the documentation, such as Individual Education Plan (IEP), come directly form the school district’s child study team (CST)?
It can, but it is preferred that the student requests it from the Child Study Team and submit it to the Office of Specialized Services (OSS) him- or herself. Please be advised that the copies of disability-related documentation, including IEP, 504 plan… may be submitted by mail or dropped off at the aforementioned office. The office does not accept fax.
 
  1. Who requests documentation from the school district: Students? Office of Specialized Services?
The students should request documentation from the school system then submit them to the Office of Specialized Services. If more documentation is required, OSS will send a letter to the student requesting the additional information. Please refer to the OSS web site for more information regarding the accommodation process ( http://www.bergen.edu/pages/767.asp ) and documentation guidelines ( http://www.bergen.edu/pages/759.asp ). 

 
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