Information for Parents of Prospective Students
We understand your children's future and success is your top priority. We have put together a list of resources for you to browse to help you make you decision easier. Broward College offers a large number of affordable programs and there are many additional ways to save money including scholarships and financial aid.
Broward College is committed to the academic success and personal growth of our students. We are proud
to offer:
- Excellent faculty and staff
- Affordability and value
- e-Learning options for online classes
- Emphasis on Transfer
- Small class sizes
- Cutting-edge technology
- Is parking free?
- How many credits should my student take each semester?
- Can my student work and be successful?
- How can my student become involved in college life?
- Does Broward College offer sports?
- How does my student get an identification card?
- What if my student needs help with study skills?
- How can I find out if my student is attending class?
- What kind of career help is available?
- What kind of services are offered to students with disabilities?
Parking is included in tuition, all vehicles must have a Broward College Parking Decal. You may obtain a Parking Decal at the Security Office. With the decal, students may park freely in any non-faculty spot.
2. How many credits should my student take each semester?
12 credit hours constitutes a full-time student, while a standard college "load" is 15 credits. For more information on academic planning, contact Admissions, Advising & Counseling.
3. Can my student work and be successful?
Many students must maintain jobs to continue their education. Full-time status requires at least 12 billable hours. Each credit taken usually requires two hours of work outside of class for achievement of good grades. Ergo, a student taking 15 credits is already committed to 45 hours (15 hours in class and 30 hours outside of class) of academic work per week. Studies show that working more than 20 hours per week significantly impacts grades. Learn more about financial aid. On-campus work study is another option.
4. How can my student become involved in college life?
Broward College offers students many opportunities for participation in clubs and activities and service on committees and boards. Learn more by visiting the Campus Life activities.
5. Does Broward College offer sports?
Broward College participates in intercollegiate Men's Basketball, Men's Baseball, Women's Softball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, and Women's Tennis. The college is a member of the Southern Conference, Florida Community College Athletic Association, and National Junior College Athletic Association. To find out more about the sports programs please visit the Athletics Department.
6. How does my student get an identification card?
Students can go to any Student Life office and request a card. All Broward College students are required to carry a BC ID Card. The ID card is used to gain access to many Broward College facilities and services and can store cash for use in the BC Pay-for-Print system.
Your Broward College Student ID card will give you access to Intramural sports, free workout facilities, campus activity centers, Learning Resource Center and more.
7. What if my student needs help with study skills?
Broward College offers fully equipped Learning Resource Centers on every major Campus as well as the Downtown and Pines Center and Libraries are available on-site at most locations. Tutoring is available in a wide array of subjects ranging from Math to English to Reading to Science and beyond.
8. How can I find out if my student is attending class?
We suggest having a conversation with your student. Broward College is bound by privacy laws (see our FERPA (PDF)) not to discuss grades or attendance with anyone but the student.
9. What kind of career help is available?
Career Services provides career, occupational, and transfer information for students, alumni, and members of the community. Several computerized career/personality inventories are available. In addition, individualized career counseling is provided. An extensive resource library enables students to find current information about job trends, minimum professional qualifications, and related facts about specific careers. Staff can also encourage students to participate in Service-Learning or assist students to find a full/part-time position.
Students can visit our on-campus Career Centers or check with Broward College's primary online employment resource, Employ Florida. Employ Florida links all of Florida's employment services and is free for students and employers to use.
10. What kind of services are offered to students with disabilities?
As an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution, Broward College assures students with disabilities equal access to all college programs, activities and services. Disclosure of a disability is voluntary. However, if you have a disability, we recommend that you register with your campus Office of Disability Services in the event that you may need accommodations.
Some of the services available are note-taking, specialized testing, sign language interpreters, readers, scribes, and use of assistive hardware and software. In addition, other specialized equipment is available to assist students with disabilities in pursuing their academic objectives.
