Course Scheduling Preference

In an effort to assist students to earn a postsecondary education, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law Act 46 of 2014, Higher Education Course Scheduling Preference for Veteran Students in Pennsylvania.

Steps to follow for Priority Registration for Fall 2023

1. Confirm or update your Address, Personal Email, and Phone Number
2. Confirm or update your Emergency Contact Information
   1. You must click the "confirm" button even if you choose to not list an emergency contact.
3. Plan & Register: March 27
   1. Log on to Student Planning to plan your degree and schedule your courses.

If you have any questions or concerns, email your faculty advisor or schedule an advising appointment with an academic advisor. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity! Register for your classes now before seats fill up! Feel free to contact our office at registration@bc3.edu or 724.284.8510 with your registration questions or concerns. 

Course Scheduling Preference Policy for Veteran Students

Act 46 of 2014 requires public institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to establish and provide veteran students with preference in course scheduling.

Noncompliance may be reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Education by submitting the Higher Education Student Complaint Form here.

Effective spring 2015, Butler County Community College veteran students will be given course scheduling priority registration privileges.

Veteran students are defined as those students in the following categories:

• Is a veteran.
• The student has served in the United States Armed Forces including a reserve component or National Guard and was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.
• The student has been admitted to a public institution of higher education.
• The student resides in Pennsylvania while enrolled in the public institution of higher education.

A veteran student may be required to provide proof of their military services by either providing their DD214, discharge papers, military orders, etc. Those using GI Bill®® benefits may already have necessary supporting documentation on file.

Course Scheduling Preference

Veteran students who are given course scheduling priority registration privileges will be registered one week earlier than our current students in non-specialized programs. If a veteran student has a financial obligation to the college, the student must pay the outstanding balance before registering for the semester. Veteran students are identified in our student information system and are notified of the registration procedures two weeks prior to registration.

Information concerning this will be available on the college website, college catalog, and the Veteran Services Office.

All inquiries relating to Course Scheduling Priority Registration should be directed to, Amy Pignatore, Director of Records and Registration.