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New Students

Complete our free, online application. Your application will ask you to select your major.

For students applying for the Summer 2022 semester, contact the Help Hub to schedule an appointment with an Advisor for any additional help

For students applying for the Fall 2022 semester or Spring 2023 semester, your college Navigator will be reaching out to you shortly after you complete your application to help you with next steps. You may also contact the Help Hub to schedule an appointment with your Navigator.

Returning Students

Returning students who have not been enrolled in credit courses at Brightpoint during the past three years must reapply by resubmitting an application for admission prior to registering for classes. Please direct all questions about applications to the Help Hub. Students who applied but never attended classes are required to reapply after three semesters.

Dual Enrollment Students

If you are a dual enrollment applicant interested in taking Brightpoint classes at your local high school, please get application instructions from your high school counselor. If you have taken a Dual Enrollment class at your local high school within the last year and want to enroll at Brightpoint, you do not need to complete a new application. Schedule an appointment with the Career & College Navigator at your local high school, or contact the Help Hub to be assigned a Navigator.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability, contact the Office of Disability Support Services to request accommodations.

ESL Students

After completing your application, schedule an appointment with the Advising Center. Make sure to let the Advisor know you are interested in ESL classes.

Brightpoint uses the Accuplacer placement test to help determine which class is the right fit for you. This test is free to you. It is best to discuss where and when to take the Accuplacer with an Advisor.  

If you have already taken a placement test or ESL course at another college, we may be able to help you determine the correct class without taking the Accuplacer test.

A college education is an important investment in your future. Since many types of financial assistance require planning and applications, we recommend you begin the process early.
 

Brightpoint offers several payment options including:

• A tuition payment plan 
• Financial aid 
• Work-study positions
• Scholarships 
• Military and veterans benefits
• Employer tuition assistance

If you are applying for financial aid, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using Brightpoint's FAFSA code: 004004. You can apply as early as October for the next academic year and applying early can help you qualify for the maximum amount of aid.

Keep in mind that your tuition must be paid by the listed deadlines or you will be dropped from your classes.

Learn more about payment options.

myBrightpoint and Navigate

Once your application is received, you will receive your login credentials for our student portal, myBrightpoint.
 

With just one login, myBrightpoint gives you access to your online coursework in Canvas, Navigate Student, your Brightpoint student Gmail account, and our Student Information System (SIS), where you can access your financial aid information, make online payments and register for classes. Set up your myBrightpoint account as soon as possible; if you need assistance, contact our Help Hub. Please note that your Navigate Student and Brightpoint Gmail accounts will not be immediately available when your account is set up.
 

Once you are in myBrightpoint, set up Navigate Student, a free online tool and mobile app that acts as your personal guide to Brightpoint. Use Navigate Student to connect to your faculty advisor, stay up to date on your next steps, plan your schedule each semester and see your academic progress. After you activate your myBrightpoint account, it can take up to 24 hours for Navigate Student to become available.

Determine your readiness for college-level math and English.

For students applying for the Summer 2022 semester, contact the Help Hub to schedule an appointment with an Advisor to determine your readiness for college-level math and English.

For students applying for the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester, complete the Direct Enrollment Survey to determine your readiness for college-level math and English.

Schedule Planning Tools

Brightpoint offers several tools and services to help with planning your class schedule:

• College Catalog outlines all the courses required in your major and includes a printable degree planner you can use to track your progress toward graduation. If you are using financial aid, this information is critical. Financial aid will only pay for courses that are part of your major.
• Our searchable class schedule allows you to filter current class offerings based on campus, meeting day and more.
• For assistance with your first semester schedule, reach out to your college Navigator, or contact the Help Hub. In future semesters, the Faculty Advisor assigned to you based on your major can help you plan your schedule and guide you through college and career decisions.

Once you are ready to register for classes, log in to myBrightpoint and add classes through the Student Information System.

Know which classes you want to take but need additional assistance with registration? Email the Admissions and Records Office for assistance.
 

Non-degree seeking students who want to enroll in a class and transfer it back to their home college or university may need to provide a Transient Form before enrolling.

Get Your Books

Students who have their textbooks on the first day of class are more likely to get better grades and complete their courses. So be prepared! Take a copy of your class schedule to the bookstore, or order online.
 

Using financial aid? You’ll need a photo ID and student ID number for your financial aid purchase. See when you can charge books and supplies to financial aid.
 

Concerned about costs? Options like used books, rented books, digital textbooks and open educational resources (OER) courses, if available, can save you money.

New Student Orientation

Orientation is a great way to get familiar with campus, learn about resources that can help you succeed and meet future classmates. We offer two options to fulfill this important, mandatory requirement:

• In-person orientations at specific dates and times on the Chester and Midlothian campuses
• Virtual orientations at specific dates and times through Zoom
• An online orientation module that can be completed anytime

Sign up for orientation.

Student ID

At the start of your first semester, you’ll want to pick up your student ID from our Student Activities Office. Your ID gives you access to printing and checking out books at the campus library, as well as access to campus gyms and Virginia State University recreational facilities, when open. You may also be able to use your ID to receive discounts at local businesses.

Parking Pass

If you plan to park on campus, you will also need to request a parking pass, which can be picked up from the Security Desk on either campus.

Academic Support

Be sure to visit the campus library for research materials and support and the Academic Resource Center for assistance with time management, study skills and tutoring in specific subjects.

Stay Informed

Check your college email regularly and keep your mobile number up to date in the Student Information Center in myBrightpoint. We’ll share important information and resources through texts and emails.
 

Sign up for Brightpoint Alert to receive text and email notifications of emergency situations and of closings and delays due to inclement weather.

Get Involved on Campus

Connect with other students through the Student Activities Office. Student Activities supports 30+ student clubs and organizations, campus events, intramural sports and more.