Testing Services

Testing services are available at all BMCC locations. Services will vary by site. Contact the BMCC center nearest you for schedules, appointments, and details.

The testing centers provide placement testing services to help a diverse student population successfully achieve a variety of educational goals. The testing centers also provide test proctoring services for distance education students, special accommodations testing, and GED testing. In addition, the Testing Center on the Pendleton campus provides testing services for a variety of tests for professional licenses and certifications. Information on other testing services is available upon request.

For more information on testing services, please check http://www.bluecc.edu/students_testing

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Philosophy at BMCC states, “Academic advising is a collaborative process through which advisors assist students with timely, meaningful educational planning that is compatible with the students’ life goals. The advisor serves as an advocate and resource in an interactive partnership with the student. Advising encourages students to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action plans.”

To help ensure student success, BMCC requires all degree- seeking students, whether full- or part-time, to work with an advisor to plan and develop their academic career paths.  Advisors work with students to help ensure they are taking classes that apply to their chosen degree plan and that are appropriate for the students’ level of readiness and preparedness for a variety of courses.  Advisors also help students navigate the complex world of degree audits, graduation, academic support systems, and transfer information.

An advisor will be assigned to students seeking a degree; however, academic advising is available for all students at BMCC, whether degree-seeking or not, to help them effectively plan to meet their educational goals. There is an advisor for every academic program at BMCC. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university can find catalogs, applications, scholarship information, and other helpful information from all Oregon University Systems schools and other colleges in the Pacific Northwest by contacting the advising department at the Pendleton campus or by visiting the BMCC Library.

To see an advisor, you can call or stop by the advising center in Pendleton (Morrow Hall, room 118), call 541-278-5931 in Pendleton, or contact the center nearest you to have an advisor assigned. You can set up appointments directly through your assigned advisor, or the centers can set them up for you.

More information on Academic Advising can be found at http://www.bluecc.edu/students_advised

HD109 Academic Planning

First-year experience courses have shown to benefit student success at colleges across America. Students who successfully complete a first-year experience course are more likely to complete and attain their academic goals. Therefore, BMCC has designed and implemented a 1-credit course entitled HD109 Academic Planning. HD109 was created to improve the success rate of our students and to help with transition into college.

All degree- and certificate-seeking students are required to take  HD-109 Academic Planning within the first term of enrollment. Students who qualify for a waiver of this requirement are:

• Students with a minimum of 24 transfer credits from another institution and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Students who have minimum of 12 or more credits at BMCC with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater (not including credits earned while in high school).
• Students with an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree

Students who qualify for a waiver must submit a waiver request form along with supporting documentation to the BMCC Pendleton Service Center.  The registrar or the assistant director of advising, testing, and student disability services, or their designee, will review and process approved waivers.

Designated program-specific introductory course can be substituted for HD109 Academic Planning. Work with your program advisor to determine the most appropriate academic planning course to meet your needs.

Bookstore

The BMCC Bookstore is located adjacent to the library in Pioneer Hall on the BMCC campus in Pendleton and provides services to all students at all BMCC locations. Bookstore products and services include new and used textbooks, study aides, calculators, school and art supplies, sundries, and stamps. The bookstore also offers a wide selection of clothing, gifts, snacks, and beverages.  Academic pricing on computer software is also available to those who qualify.

Textbooks are also made available at the centers in Baker City, Milton-Freewater, and Hermiston for classes held at those locations. If you are taking classes at any of these locations and have questions about textbook purchases, please contact the local center directly. Please contact the bookstore for our book refund and buy-back policy.

For your convenience, you can  order textbooks and merchandise online, www.bookstore.bluecc.edu. For more information or questions regarding the site, please contact the bookstore at 541-278-5733.

Copy Center

The BMCC Copy Center is located in the bookstore in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus and is open to the public. The copy center offers a variety of services, including black and white or color copies, term paper covers, resume printing, laminating, and various types of binding, among others. It is available for drop-off service. Please stop in and speak with a member of the copy center staff for more information, or call 541-278-5966.

Student Union Cafeteria

The Pendleton campus houses the BMCC Student Union and Cafeteria, located in Pioneer Hall. The cafeteria is operated by a local, privately run business. The cafeteria offers catering services to support the college faculty, staff, and students by assisting with special events and college catering. If you need any of these services, please call 541-278-5946.

The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Payment methods include cash, check, or debit card.  The cafeteria is closed on Fridays and holidays and during finals week, Christmas and spring breaks, and the summer.  On Fridays, student clubs may sponsor special lunch events.

Library

The BMCC Library plays a vital role in the teaching and learning process. Through its various services, the library connects people, technology, and resource collections for student success in academics and in the pursuit of lifelong learning goals.

Located in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus, the library provides a physical space for BMCC students, staff, and faculty and the general public to use a carefully selected collection of books, audio and video tapes, DVDs, periodicals, and newspapers. Individual carrels accommodate quiet study while mezzanine rooms provide for small group work and media listening/viewing sessions. Computer workstations and networked study carrels for laptops are available along with a copier, scanner, and laser printer.

The library’s Web-based homepage, www.bluecc.edu/library, expands its collection and the availability of academic products and library services to students. Here, research is guided by links to subscription-based indexes and full-text databases, recommended Websites, request forms, study aids, and tutorials. The online public catalog provides rapid identification of media and print holdings at BMCC, other schools, and public and academic libraries in eastern Oregon. BMCC library cards, available to all students, allow access to additional services, including remote access to Web-based journal and newspaper databases, electronic reserves, and direct online requests for materials not in the BMCC library. The librarian and staff are available for reference assistance and course-related research instruction either in person or through "Ask a Librarian" feature on the Website.

Regardless of when and where you participate in courses, the library is available to teach you to retrieve and evaluate information in a society that places increasing importance upon these skills. For more information, call 541-278-5915.

Services for Students with Disabilities

BMCC is committed to providing equal access to all qualified students with disabilities. Providing academic adjustments and auxiliary aides and services to students with disabilities in order to remove barriers to physical spaces and program access is an important goal at BMCC. Faculty and staff members are informed, understanding, and supportive.

Students may qualify for services by providing appropriate documentation of their disability(-ies) at the time of the initial request. Accommodations will be arranged upon verification of provided documentation. Those requiring assistance with this process may work with the assistant director for advising, testing and disability services, located at the Pendleton campus but available to all students at any BMCC location. Once the student is qualified for services, the assistant director and the student will work together to determine which services will most benefit the student in a particular situation. All accommodations are arranged on an individual basis.

Each campus is equipped with a computer featuring some of the most popular assistive technology available.

Other available support services include: academic and career advising, special parking, and resource and referral information. Some accommodations take time to prepare and require advanced notice. For further information, contact the Section 504 coordinator at 541-278-5958.

Tutoring Program

Housed in the Student Learning Center at BMCC Pendleton in Morrow Hall, the tutoring program offers drop-in tutoring to students who would like assistance with their classes. The tutoring program is provided at no cost to all BMCC students. Tutoring is provided to our other locations via ITV and Elluminate Live. If you want tutoring, drop by the Student Learning Center or complete an online tutor request form by clicking the Connect with a Tutor button on the right hand side of these webpages. Instructors may also refer students who need tutoring to the Student Learning Center.

Bilingual tutors are available on-site at our Hermiston and Milton-Freewater locations, and via ITV and Elluminate Live.

More information on Tutoring can be found at http://www.bluecc.edu/tutor.

 

TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO/Student Support Services works with eligible, admitted students to provide comprehensive academic support.  Nationwide, students who are part of a TRiO program tend to have higher GPAs and earn more credits than those who are not involved with TRiO. The TRiO program at BMCC offers a student computer lab, professional and peer tutoring, advising and four-year transfer assistance, workshops on study strategies and time management, book and calculator loans, snacks, and a place to meet other BMCC students.

To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and enrolled in a degree program at the Pendleton campus of Blue Mountain Community College. In addition, you must meet at least one of the following criteria: be a first-generation student (neither parent graduated with a bachelor’s degree), have low income, or have a documented disability. For more information or to learn if you qualify, drop by the TRiO offices on the Pendleton campus in Morrow Hall, Room M141, or call 278-5853.

More information on TRiO is available at http://www.bluecc.edu/departments_trio.

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics
BMCC participates in both the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The NWAACC is the parent organization for 36 community colleges in Oregon and Washington. BMCC sponsors athletic teams under the NWAACC, including women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s softball, and men’s baseball. The BMCC rodeo team competes in the NIRA Northwest Region with universities and colleges from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. NWAACC and NIRA colleges provide a variety of academic and vocational offerings as well as many enrichment activities for their students.

Under the guidance of BMCC’s coaches and athletic director, student athletes are part of an athletic program that:

• Stresses academic, personal, and athletic excellence
• Strengthens success-producing traits such as dedication, discipline, focus, integrity, communication, organization, and leadership
• Emphasizes the value of teamwork
• Creates a positive, lasting memory of BMCC for each athlete

BMCC has been active in the rodeo world almost since the college was founded. Our men’s and women’s rodeo teams compete in intercollegiate rodeos throughout the Northwest and nationally. The team has enjoyed great success over the years by winning numerous regional championships and by winning the national championship in 1987 and the national reserve championship in 1999. The BMCC rodeo team has produced many regional and national champions who have gone on to participate in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and become world and national PRCA champions.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Timberwolves pride and spirit, please contact the BMCC Athletics Department or team coach.

BMCC Althletics Department	541-278-5900
Baseball Coach	541-278-5900
Women's Softball Coach	541-278-5895
Men's Basketball Coach	541-278-5893
Women's Basketball Coach	541-278-5894
Women's Volleyball Coach	541-278-5910
Men's and Women's Rodeo Coach	541-278-5930
Athletic Secretary	541-278-5896

Clubs
BMCC offers a variety of student activities that enhance the cultural atmosphere of the Pendleton campus and provide educational, recreational, social, and leadership opportunities for interested students. For more information contact the Associated Student Government (ASG) club coordinator in the ASG Office in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus.

Housing
BMCC does not provide on-campus housing, nor do we recommend, endorse, or make claims of any type concerning private housing available in our district.  We do, however, provide a listing on our Web site of property management companies that have rentals available to students. In addition, local newspapers in the region list available housing.

Music
The Department of Music offers opportunities for students to participate in a variety of performing groups such as choir, vocal jazz ensemble, jazz band, and two local symphonies. Students may take guitar, piano, and voice lessons to develop musicianship and songwriting skills. For more information about this program, please call the music department at  541-278-5174.

Student Ambassadors
BMCC student ambassadors represent various regions, programs, and interests of the student body.  They participate in recruitment events and college fairs, visit high schools, give campus tours, communicate with potential students, and represent BMCC to the community.

The student ambassadors’ primary function is to provide leadership, assistance, and information to prospective BMCC students.  The program is an exciting opportunity that helps students develop their leadership skills, while making lifelong friends.  By becoming an ambassador, you can make a difference in a prospective student’s outlook by giving him/her information about the transition into college life and how to make the most out of the college experience.

In exchange for weekly service, student ambassadors receive tuition waivers and leadership training.  Each spring, the college selects ambassadors for the following academic year.  For more information contact the Outreach Office at 541-278-5936.

Student Government
BMCC has an active student government. The Associated Student Government (ASG) is responsible for planning various cultural, governmental, and entertainment events as well as contributing to college governance committees. The executive committee of the ASG consists of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, club coordinator, publicity director, and outreach liaison officer. The remaining members of the ASG are student senators. If you are interested in becoming an active member of ASG, please contact any ASG executive committee member, by email at asgbmcc@bluecc.edu, or the ASG Advisor at 541-278-5154. All BMCC students are encouraged to become involved.

Theatre Arts
For over 40 years, the BMCC Theatre Arts Department has enjoyed a unique collaboration directing with College Community Theatre (CCT), the local community theatre company. Together, and often also working with the BMCC Music Department, these combined programs produce a minimum of three major productions each academic year, presented in the 275-seat Bob Clapp Theatre on the BMCC Pendleton campus. These productions provide creative opportunities and valuable hands-on experience for students and volunteers alike, while presenting first-rate theatre for the enjoyment of audiences from throughout the region. Whether merely seeking a creative outlet, or preparing for a career in the theatre arts, participants can work both on and off stage in all areas of theatrical production, including: acting, scenic, costume, and lighting design and construction, box office, stage management, assistant directing, and more.  For more information contact the BMCC Fine Arts Department at 541-278-5944 or email theatre@bluecc.edu.

More information on these programs and more is available at http://www.bluecc.edu/students_life.