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Armco Credit Union
Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC)
BC3 Alerts
Blackboard
Business Learning Center (BLC)
College Bookstore
College Website & Social Media
Heaton Family Learning Commons
MyBC3 Portal & Student Email
Technology Independent Study Lab (TISL)
Armco Credit Union
A full-service branch of the Armco Credit Union is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center on BC3 Main Campus. A convenient location for both students and employees, Armco Credit Union offers members a full line of banking services including FREE savings, checking, Visa Check Card, online banking, mobile banking, billpay and remote deposit. Auto, home, equity, mortgages, personal loans and student loans are also available - with money-saving rates! Visit ArmcoCU.com for more information.
As part of a commitment to Financial Literacy, this branch is staffed with BC3 student interns who get hands-on experience working for the third largest credit union in Pennsylvania! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC)
The Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC), a Keystone STAR 4 facility, provides a safe and healthy environment for the children of BC3 students, faculty, staff and community. The CCLC is licensed as a preschool by the PA Department of Education and is licensed by the PA Department of Human Services for child care. The Center has a developmentally appropriate curriculum and serves as a lab school for various academic programs including Early Childhood Education at BC3. The CCLC’s outdoor space has been certified as a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom, a national certification from the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Education Research Foundation. The CCLC accepts preschool children 3 years (toilet trained) to five years of age. The CCLC staff consists of the Director, Assistant director, teachers, assistant group supervisors and work study students. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere fosters creative learning experiences for the children.
BC3 Alerts
BC3 sends notifications about snow delays, cancellations and emergencies via the BC3 Alerts system. Anyone can sign up for BC3 Alerts at bc3.edu/alert to receive alerts via text message and/or email. Also, current students can sign up for Student Info Alerts to get important reminders about registration and payment dates.
Blackboard
Blackboard is the learning management system used for all credit online and hybrid courses, and used by many instructors as a supplement to on-campus courses. NOTE: All students taking an online/hybrid course are required to take the ET Orientation (GENL 001) prior to the start of their first online/hybrid course.
Business Learning Center (BLC)
The Business Learning Center (BLC) is located in the upper level of the Business and Health Professions Building. It is open during the semester from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A member of the College staff is in the BLC during these hours. The goal of the Business Learning Center is to complement students’ educational experiences in the classroom with individualized, self-paced learning opportunities. Staff are present throughout the day to ensure that these learning opportunities are available. By providing a modern computer lab, open to all BC3 students, the BLC seeks to assure that students have access to apply information and practice skills acquired in the classroom. State-of-the-art computer hardware is available.
College Bookstore
The Bookstore is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center on main campus. Textbooks and educational supplies are sold, as well as clothing, food and gifts. Bookstore hours during the fall and spring semesters are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours increase during rush and buyback periods. Students attending other BC3 locations can purchase books from the Bookstore online at bookstore.bc3.edu or by calling 724-284-8503.
College Website & Social Media
Visit bc3.edu for news, campus events, student activities, athletic information, class schedules, student services and more. BC3 is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and YouTube!
Heaton Family Learning Commons
The Heaton Family Learning Commons provides materials, technology and space to support the curricular and recreational needs of BC3 students, employees and residents of Butler County. The building houses an extensive collection of books and periodicals. Interlibrary loan services are available for materials not held. Many online databases are also available and can be accessed on campus or at home. Library staff provides individualized reference service and classroom instruction. The Learning Commons has public computers, laptop bars, two multi-media classrooms, and study spaces for individuals and small or large groups. Copiers, printers and a scanner are available. The Technology Help Desk and the Educational Technology Division are located in the building. Learning Commons hours for the fall and spring semesters are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
One Button Studio
The One Button Studio at BC3 is a user-friendly video recording studio that requires no prior video production training or experience. Students, faculty and staff can create high-quality and polished video projects with just a USB flash drive and the simple push of a button. The One Button Studio is located on the upper level of the Heaton Family Learning Commons.
MyBC3 Portal & Student Email
The MyBC3 Portal is a “one stop shop” available to students to make payments, check financial aid, register for classes, drop/add classes, view schedules and grades along with other services. It also provides access to Blackboard and MyBC3 Email. To login to the MyBC3 Portal, visit bc3.edu and click on Current Students.
A student email account is provided to all BC3 credit students after admission to the College. The official student email address for BC3 includes the @my.bc3.edu domain extension. NOTE: All BC3-related correspondence between students and instructors is sent via @my.bc3.edu email.
Technology Independent Study Lab (TISL)
The TISL open computer lab has staff to assist students in a variety of technical areas including the Internet, e-mail, CAD software, and other computer-related issues. The TISL is located in the Science and Technology Building, on the third floor, Room T316. Hours vary by semester.
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