Frequently Asked Questions
- What documents do I need to provide for admissions?
- What admissions documents am I missing?
- Who is processing my admissions paperwork?
- Can I fax my missing documents to BPCC?
- Do I need to take a placement test?
- I am having trouble registering for a course. How can I register for this course?
- Where can I find the phone numbers for people or offices on campus?
- What are the maximum hours I can take?
- How can I calculate an estimated grade point average?
- How much does it cost to attend?
- When is the last day to drop and add classes?
- When is the last day to drop with/without a grade penalty?
- When is the last day to apply for admissions into the college?
- Where can I find a schedule of classes?
What documents do I need to provide for admissions?
Please see Applying for Admission - Student Status page to learn what items are required depending on your student status.
What admissions documents am I missing?
To find out what documents you are missing, please complete the following steps:
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Login to LOLA
- Click on Bossier Parish Community College in the Self Service box
- Click on the Student tab
- Click on Admissions
- Under Processed Applications click on the Admissions Term you applied to see your application summary
- At the bottom of the Admissions Summary you will see a list of required documents. Please follow up on all items that do not have a received date.
Who is processing my admissions paperwork?
Please go to the Ask My Admissions Counselor page to learn which counselor has been assigned to your record.
Can I fax my missing documents to BPCC?
Yes, you may. However, it is best to either scan the documents and email them to admissions@bpcc.edu or send in the originals by mail or in person. Our fax number is 318-678-6390.
We will accept the following documents by fax or email:
- Immunization Records
- Selective Service Registration
- GED Scores
- ACT Scores
- SAT Scores
Do I need to take a placement test?
A placement test is not required, but highly recommended if you have not provided BPCC your ACT or SAT scores. You can find out the latest information about our testing schedule at Placement Testing page.
I am having trouble registering for a course. How can I register for this course?
Please contact your academic advisor or the division office about the course you want to take to have them enroll you into the course. A list of our academic departments may be found at the Departmantal Directory page.
Where can I find the phone numbers for people or offices on campus?
What are the maximum hours I can take?
21 hours in the fall, spring, or summer
How can I calculate an estimated grade point average?
- Under Student Records click on Unofficial Transcript
- Make a note of your cumulative quality hours (QHRS) and your cumulative quality points (QPTS)
- Go to our GPA Calculator.
- Enter your cumulative quality hours (QHRS) and your cumulative quality points (QPTS)
- “Enter Quality Hours Currently Enrolled For”
- Click the “Calculate” button
- Continue steps 6 and 7 until the desired GPA is reached
How much does it cost to attend?
When is the last day to drop and add classes?
That information can be found on the Current Academic Calendar.
When is the last day to drop with/without a grade penalty?
That information can be found on the Current Academic Calendar.
When is the last day to apply for admissions into the college?
That information can be found on the Current Academic Calendar.
Where can I find a schedule of classes?
Our available schedules of classes may be found on our Bulletin/Class Schedule page.
For any admissions questions, please contact our Admissions Office at 318-678-6004.