Welcome to the Division of Academic Support and College Pathway Programs!

The Division of Academic Support and College Pathway Programs (ASCPP) provides effective, dynamic and student-centered services designed to guide and support the process of achieving academic and personal success. ASCPP strives to achieve this through three primary avenues: 1) academic support services, 2) individualized learning opportunities and 3) college pathway programs.

Each student is a unique learner and the Division is dedicated to working collectively to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring a respectful and supportive learning environment, which enhances the classroom experience and values the diversity of the College community.

The Division of Academic Support and College Pathway Programs offers a number of unique programs and services.

Academic Support Services

• College Connection - Academic support for Developmental reading and writing courses
• Language Lab - Multimedia language learning
• Student Success Program - TRIO program providing academic support and transfer assistance to accepted students
• Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) -Tutoring services offered in multiple subjects

Individualized Learning Opportunities

• Boston Welcome Back Center - Assist people who were nurses in other countries become registered nurses in MA
• Center for Self-Directed Learning - Flexibly scheduled courses
• Prior Learning Assessment - Earn college credit for outside learning and experience

College Pathway Programs

• Community Based Initiatives - Partnerships with community based initiatives
• High School Partnerships - Dual Enrollment, Early College, Gateway to College, Curriculum Alignment, HS Articulation Agreements
• Satellite Locations
• Summer Transition Program - For new students to progress through developmental levels prior to fall entry

The Division also supports the work of several grant-funded programs, housed at BHCC:

• Massachusetts DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America
• X-Cel Program