Student Support Services
Welcome, Falcons!
Find links for BCC's student support services, including academic advising, careers,
disability resources, essential needs, food pantry, mentoring, personal counseling,
transfer counseling, TRIO, tutoring and writing.
Services
Academic Support
Entering college at any age is a challenge. BCC, like many other institutions, is
made up of many departments and divisions, and yet is small enough that you can get
answers to your many questions.
Academic Support
Bookstore
BCC is proud to partner with eCampus.com and University Gear Shop to enhance your
course material and campus retail experience. Take a look around!
Bookstore
Campus Cupboard
The Campus Cupboard is a resource for current students, faculty, and staff who need
assistance meeting their food needs. We offer a variety of canned goods, proteins,
and grain options.
Campus Cupboard
Disability Resource Center
Our goal is to help you maximize your potential for academic success by coordinating
your needs with the resources and support services.
Disability Resource Center
Essential Needs
An essential need is the ordinary need for things that are necessary to sustain life.
It is considered the minimum requirements for a decent standard of life. It can be
related to food, shelter, clothing, sleep or sometimes transportation.
Essential Needs Navigation Station
Food Services
Learn about Berkshire Community College's food services at Burke's Cafe, including
breakfast options and weekly lunch specials.
Food Services
Mentoring
The Mentoring at BCC program offers you the chance to meet regularly with someone
who will advise you in any number of ways — from professional development to support,
advice and encouragement.
Mentoring
Personal Counseling
We're here to support your well-being in a safe, inclusive, confidential and non-judgmental
space. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, facing life
responsibilities, or simply need someone to talk to — no concern is too big or too
small.
Personal Counseling
Student Belonging
BCC students and their identities are important pieces in our diverse and multicultural
community. Creating space and place for you to see yourself here and understand more
about those around you is important to us and our BCC mission.
Student Belonging
Student Government Association
BCC's SGA is the official voice of the student body. As a student-run organization,
SGA advocates for student interests, works closely with college leadership, and supports
efforts to make campus life the best it can be.
Student Government Association
Transfer Counseling
If you wish to continue your education at a four-year college or university, you can
easily transfer to many public and private institutions throughout Massachusetts and
beyond.
Transfer Counseling
TRIO
TRIO Student Support Services is a free federally funded program under the U.S. Department
of Education, established to assist students from first-generation, low-income backgrounds,
and students with disabilities to find college success.
TRIO
Tutoring
Tutorial Services can give you a deeper understanding of your coursework and set you
up for academic success, no matter the degree or certificate program. Tutoring and
other services are free to any BCC student registered in a BCC course.
Tutorial Services
Writing Center
The Writing Center is a free resource available to all BCC students. Staffed by trained
writing consultants, we provide guidance and feedback for any writing, in any class,
for any reason, at any stage of the writing process.
Writing Center
