Graduate Studies

Student Basics

You’re In!

Now that you have officially been accepted to one of Brooklyn College’s graduate programs, where do you begin? Follow the links below for more information about:

• Getting and validating your Brooklyn College ID card
• Contacting your graduate deputy or program adviser
• Claiming your CUNYfirst account and logging into BC WebCentral Portal and CUNY Portal (PDF).

Resources for Success in Graduate Study

• How to Be a Better Graduate Student

Which Website Do I Use for What?

CUNYfirst

• Search for and register for courses.
• Add and drop classes.
• View your weekly course schedule.
• View your course history and grades.
• Update your contact information for CUNY-wide communications.
• View holds or stops on your record.
• View payment and financial aid history. Pay tuition.
• View unofficial transcript.
• Apply for graduation.

Brooklyn College WebCentral

• Update your contact information for Brooklyn College-wide communications.
• Access Brooklyn College student email.
• Order official transcripts.
• Reserve commencement tickets.
• Schedule an appointment with a registrar, financial aid, bursar, or international student specialist.
• Receive technical support for WiFi and other services.
• View upcoming workshops and important dates and deadlines.

CUNY Portal

• Access Blackboard.
• Indicate your preferred email address for Blackboard.
• Access free MS Office and Windows products.
• Apply to take courses at other CUNY schools through applying for an e-Permit.