Academic Advising engages, challenges, and supports a diverse student population to assist students in achieving their educational goals.

First Time Student Information

Services Offered

  • Explaining Placement Test Results and Developmental Placement
  • Teaching students how to read & understand their Degree Requirements
  • Guiding students in choosing classes that will meet the academic requirements of their degree
  • Teaching the student how to read the college catalog
  • Accessing Web Advisor through Portal
  • Providing information about academic deadlines
  • Explaining College Policies and Procedures
  • Offering referrals to campus resources

Advising Groups

Please review the groups listed below and sign up for advising. If your group/program is not listed, sign up for general advising.

Advising Group

Student Cohort

Advising E-mail Contact

New Students
All other programs
For new students in general programs Contact One Stop Center, at the College’s main campus in Paramus, NJ.
Email: advising@bergen.edu
Current/Returning Students
All other programs
For students who are returning  or  currently  enrolled in general programs Contact One Stop Center, at the College’s main campus in Paramus, NJ.
Email:  aacenter@bergen.edu to be connected to Counselors ( for academic, career, personal, or transfer counseling).
Disability Services For students who have current documentation of disabilities and need information regarding services and accommodations. Email: ossinfo@bergen.edu
High School Programs Dual Enrollment For students enrolled in High School Programs, Early College / Dual Enrollment Email: lmadera1@bergen.edu
International Students For International students with F1 Visas Email: internationalcenter@bergen.edu
Pre-Health Professions For students preparing to apply to Health Professions programs Email: hpadvising@bergen.edu
STEM Program For students in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics programs Email: stemadvising@bergen.edu
Veterans/Military For students who are service members or veterans Email: veterans@bergen.edu
Visiting Students
Non-degree
For students visiting from other colleges or universities. Email: visitor@bergen.edu
ALP/ESL Program For students that have tested into the American Language Program Email: alpadvising@bergen.edu
Students taking classes at the BCC at Meadowlands/Lyndhurst For students that take classes at the Bergen at the Meadowlands campus location Check in/Sign up link: Advising @ the BCC/Meadowlands 

Contact Information

Phone: (201) 612-5480
E-mail: advising@bergen.edu
Address:
400 Paramus Road
Pitkin Education Building
One-Stop Center/Room SC-111
Paramus, NJ 07652