Bergen Community College

Become a STAR at Bergen!

The NJ STARS Program is your path to a quality education without the fear of student debt. Attend the NJ STARS Summer 2026 Orientation to explore program benefits, connect with student ambassadors and support staff, and see if you’re eligible for the program.

The Orientation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 in the Pitkin Education Center, room S-134.

Whether you have applied to the NJ STARS Program at Bergen, or have yet to apply, we welcome you to take the next step to your future.

RSVP your attendance to NJ STARS Coordinator Julia Ruth Gibson at [email protected].

Get ahead this summer! Help your teen make this summer count with the Kids and Teens Summer Learning Academy at Bergen Community College.

Whether a student needs credit recovery, would like to get ahead academically, or simply benefits from a structured summer environment, Bergen offers programs designed to support long-term success.

Register today at ce.bergen.edu/k12. For more information, call 201-879-5809.

This summer, we’re showing off our fast track to graduate!

Whether you want to earn credits before entering college or finish your existing degree faster, taking summer classes will help you achieve your academic goals.

Summer II begins Wednesday, July 1. Register now at bergen.edu/enroll.

“The connection between the students and teachers at Bergen is unmatched,” said Bergen alumnus Ray Parente, ‘20.

Six years after graduating from Bergen, Parente is still involved with Bergenstages as a technical assistant, stagehand, and alumnus. Parente founded the Bergen Alumni Theatre (BAT), an alumni and student-run theatre troupe formed out of the gratitude for the opportunities that Bergenstages gave to its theatre students.

Currently, Parente is starring alongside fellow alumna Christine Dunning, ‘18, and current student Ethen Benell in BAT’s production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).” The three actors will perform all of Shakespeare’s plays in an exhilarating and chaotic 97 minutes.

“You have the opportunity to grow and learn everything in your field and find your voice as an artist,” said Parente.

Read about Parente’s Bergen journey at https://ow.ly/xiEx50Z5kef.

Celebrate Juneteenth at Bergen!

Support the Black and African American community by attending Bergen’s annual Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, which will include remarks from Shavonda E. Sumter, the president and CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services.

The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Student Center on Thursday, June 18. Attendees will talk to the Paramus Road Flagpole to raise the Juneteenth Flag.

Bergen has such talented students!

Look through the memories from the Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts (BICA) “Ignite the Future” Gala! This was a night for Bergen’s creative arts students and alumni to showcase their creativity through theatre, musical performances, multimedia art pieces, fashion, and food.

Witnessing these immense levels of talent in one night was a phenomenal experience! The annual gala continues to expose the community to the talented students beginning their artistic careers at Bergen.

View more photos from the gala at https://ow.ly/uRh650Z7eu9.

Even before the FIFA World Cup came to New Jersey, soccer was an important sport at Bergen!

This is especially true for Bergen alumnus Tugay Bozogluer, ‘25, who came from Turkey to play on Bergen’s soccer team!

“I come from a country where soccer is like a religion, so I can confidently say that I love everything about the sport,” said Bozogluer. During his time at Bergen, Bozogluer was the vice president of Bergen’s International Student Association and a board member of Bergen’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

“Set your goals, stay committed, and remember that every day is a new opportunity to improve and shine,” said Bozogluer.

Read Bozogluer’s full spotlight at https://ow.ly/yoGq50Z2XQn.

Although it’s summer time, the Office of Personal Counseling is still here to support student mental health!

Bergen’s personal counselors remain on-campus during the summer to help students with their mental and emotional wellness. Talk to a personal counselor by visiting their office in the Pitkin Education Center, room HS-100.

The Office of Personal Counseling is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Monday through Thursday.

For more information about Bergen’s mental health services, visit https://ow.ly/IzCe50Za9EJ.

Studio Bergen Remix Season Finale – Commencement 2026 Edition!

This special episode will cover all the best moments at Bergen’s Commencement 2026 Ceremony. Highlights include speeches and surprise “send-off” scholarships, which are all packed into this season finale!

Watch now at https://ow.ly/QJI850Z7EfY.