Bunker Hill Community College

Advising/Counseling Center

Academic Advising Philosophy:

Embracing the diversity of its college community, Bunker Hill Community College recognizes the individual needs of its students. Our academic advisors are dedicated to providing continuous academic advising services to strengthen, nurture, empower, and assist students to make sound and responsible academic decisions through their educational career at the College.

Academic Advisors

Academic advisors are available for all currently accepted certificate and degree seeking students at BHCC. Depending on academic status, a student may have an assigned advisor, be assigned to an academic department, access online advising, or drop in to talk to an advisor in the Advising/Counseling Center located on the Charlestown Campus in Room B215. The advisor's role includes, but is not limited to, helping students plan their academic course load, monitor their academic progress, and to serve as a resource for career planning and academic and student support services.

For students matriculating in Allied Health, Nursing, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Computer Information Technology and Criminal Justice, group orientations and advising sessions are also available throughout the academic year.

Newly accepted students who are new (either brand new to college or transferring from another college or university) and students who have been readmitted to Bunker Hill Community College following an absence will receive information in their acceptance package about meeting with an academic advisor and registering for courses at a START SMART Session.

Advising/Counseling Center
Advising assistance is available at the Self-Service Counter in the Main Lobby on the 2nd floor of the B Building
Charlestown Campus
Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fridays 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm during the academic year

During non-registration periods, drop-in advising for continuing students is available in Room B215
Mondays 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

When room B215 is closed for special programming, advising assistance is available at the Self-Service Counter in the Main Lobby.
During Spring, Summer and Fall registration, drop-in hours are limited (hours will be posted outside room B215 or call 617-228-2230).

Newly accepted students will be invited to attend a START SMART Session after they are formally accepted to the College. Students will preregister for a START SMART Session, information is included in the acceptance package.  Don’t wait till the last minute to attend, course availability is very limited at the end of any registration period. At START SMART, students will learn important information about the college, learn about a variety of Learning Community options, access and learn how to use our online services, and register for courses.

Advising is also available at our Chelsea Campus, call 617-228-2101 for hours.

Charlestown Campus Advising Center phone: 617-228-2230