Registration

MY TURN OFFICE
ROOM F219

OFFICE PHONE
718 368-5079

MY TURN WINTER REGISTRATION 2025

Classes: January 6 – February 20, 2025

The My Turn Program enrolls students, as Auditors, in regular college courses. Appointments will be available for assistance with completing paperwork for admission and course selection from November 5 to December 11.

To schedule an appointment please call the My Turn Program during office hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  Phone: 718-368-5079

Deadlines and Overview

Deadline by Wednesday, December 11th 2024 by 2:00 pm

ONLINE APPLICATION A My Turn Student Online Application is needed for both new and returning students who have not taken classes since Fall 2024 Term.
Note: New and Readmit Students use the same application. This application is completed online. Find the online application on the Kingsborough Community College Website. (See Step 1, page 3)

Deadline by Thursday, December 12th 2024 by 1:00 pm

APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
You will need to submit documentation to activate your application:
Proof of Age, Proof of Residency, Signed Meningitis Form (See Step 2, pages 3-4)
You may submit the documentation in person in Room F219 or send a pdf via email by the deadline.
Email Susan.Lavin@kbcc.cuny.edu

Deadline by Thursday, December 12th 2024 by 1:00 pm

COURSE REGISTRATION Student Course Request to Audit Classes (See Step 3, page 4)
Please complete the included course request form and submit it to the My Turn Office before deadline. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit, as processing takes time.

Classes Start Monday January 6, 2025
NOTIFICATION Students will be notified of their confirmed course enrollment through their CUNYfirst Account. (See Step 4, page 5)
Important  Please check your emails during the period of 12/17/24 – 1/6/25
You will be notified if a problem arises with your class request and registration.

Five Steps to Enroll in the Program

What to Know as You Complete Your Course Request Form
  • My Turn students can register for up to 2 classes by submitting the enclosed course request form. An example of how to enter the class information is shown across the top of the “Class Choices” section. Please see page 4 for the ways you can submit your request form.

  • Please submit First-Choice Course/s and also provide Second-Choice options, in case a course is unavailable. Enter your Second-Choice options in the “Back-Up choices” at the bottom of the form.

  • My Turn Students, auditing classes, cannot register for the following courses:
    Culinary Arts, Computer Science (Math), EMS Training, English 1200, English 2400, Flex Classes, Math, Nursing, Tourism

  • Note: Classes with prerequisites, and requests to repeat a class, will require departmental approval. If you have already met prerequisites, please enter the Semester/Year that you took the course in the space provided on the request form. If you wish to repeat a class please note when the class was taken.

  • Please keep in mind that matriculated students are the priority and are registered before MY Turn students can be registered in open classes.

  • Class Format: The modes of instruction include in-person, online, and hybrid (hybrid combines traditional, face-to-face “seat time” with some online learning activities). Be cognizant of the class format when choosing courses. FLEX classes are only open to students enrolled in the FLEX Program.

  • Current Student Announcement
    Proof of Residency needs to be updated yearly. Please contact the My Turn Office if you have not updated proof of residency or are unsure of your documentation status.

  • Requirement for in-person/hybrid courses: Students interested in taking in-person/hybrid courses are required to be fully vaccinated.

  • New and Current Student Matriculation Information
    As of fall 2020, new and current My Turn students will only be allowed to audit courses and not receive college credits.

    My Turn students who choose to matriculate will no longer be a part of the My Turn program and will be able to apply for financial aid.

    Currently matriculated My Turn students will be part of a select cohort of matriculated students who will continue to have their tuition and fees waived and receive credits for the courses they are enrolled in through 2024. 

Step 1: How to Enroll in the My Turn Program

How to Complete the My Turn Student Application Online

  1. Visit the Kingsborough website and use search to find My Turn Application.

  2. Click on + In this Section and in the blue box Click “MY TURN APPLICATION”

  3. Scroll Down and click on Next on Bottom Left.

  4. Carefully enter your information. Be sure that your Social Security number is correct.

  5. Print the form before you submit. Once it is submitted you cannot change or print the application.

  6. After all sections of the My Turn admission application have been completed, click “Submit Form.”

  7. Please inform the My Turn Office when your online application has been submitted.

Complete your online My Turn Application and schedule an office appointment for Winter term 2025:
Starting Tuesday, October 8th - Wednesday, December 11 by 2:00 pm deadline.

If you need help with the ONLINE application, contact the MY Turn Office at 718-368-5079 for assistance.

  • Notify the My Turn Office that you are planning to apply, or have recently applied.
  • Returning Students, who have not taken classes as of Fall 2024, will need to apply ONLINE as a new applicant. New and readmission applicants will be using the same online application.
  • A Student Empl ID# will be assigned when the enrollment process is completed. Going forward, the Empl ID # is used for registering for classes and can be found on your KCC Student ID card.

STEP 2: Submit Required Documents

Notify the My Turn Office as soon as you complete the Online Application and send the required documents to activate your application. The following documents must be provided in order to complete your application.

1. Contact Information Full name, address, phone number, email address and date of submission.
2. Proof of Residency Copy of a recent utility bill, cable bill or car registration.
3. Proof of Age Provide one: Birth Certificate, Medicaid or Medicare Card, Valid NY State Driver’s License or Non-Driver’s License or Passport.
4. New Students Only

Meningitis Vaccination Acknowledgement Form signed and returned to the MY Turn Office. Please print out the Meningitis Form, located on the
My Turn application page “forms.” A doctor visit is not necessary, but your signature is required as acknowledgement.
NOTE: You will be automatically dropped from your class if the student Meningitis Vaccination Form is not submitted to the My Turn Office.
How to Send Required Documents to the My Turn Office
Option 1: In Person

Bring copies of the documents to the My Turn Office, Room F219.
Call: 718-368-5079 to schedule an appointment before coming in.
Option 2: By Email

Scan documents as a pdf only (no photos).
Include your contact information in the body of the email.

Send Email to: Susan.lavin@kbcc.cuny.edu
Subject Line: My Turn Application Documents

STEP 3: How To Register To Audit Classes

Complete the course request form included in this packet. The office will process your course request for you.
We have volunteers available, by appointment, to help you find a class and fill out the course request form.
Call to schedule an appointment during office hours:
Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10 am – 2:00 pm
Phone: 718- 368-5079

How to Search for Classes

WEBSITE Go to the Kingsborough Community College website.

  • In the upper right section you will see a box made up of three lines. Click on that.
    That will take you to Quick Links (toward the bottom of the page). Click on Quick Links.
  • Scroll to Schedule of Classes and click on that.
  • On the next screen scroll down and click on CUNY Schedule of Classes.
  • On the next screen choose: Kingsborough, and then Fall 2024 Term (Winter 2025 classes are listed there.) Choose Session: Second Session. Check that the class dates listed are for 1/6 - 2/20/2025.
  • You will then see a Subject box. Departments are listed in that drop-down menu.
  • Choose a Department (i.e., Art, History) to search for a class.
  • Scroll down and select Open Classes Only and then In-Person or a Hybrid Choice (not FLEX)
  • Select the Search button on bottom right
  • On the next screen you will see the number of classes offered and an arrow in a circle before Kingsborough. Click on the arrow. A list of courses will appear. You can then click on a course to see when it is given. Be mindful that the class dates are for the Winter term.
  • This is where you will find the class number and section that you will input on your form.
  • If you click on the class number it will give you a class description and show how many seats are available. You can go back and look at other classes.
  • My Turn Students, auditing classes, cannot register for the following courses:
    Culinary Arts, Computer Science (Math), EMS Training, English 1200, English 2400, Flex Classes, Math, Nursing, Tourism 
How to Submit Your Course Request Form
Before the Thursday, December 12, 12:00 pm Deadline
Option 1:

It is highly recommended that you schedule an appointment with one of our volunteers to help you look up classes and fill out the course request form between 11/5/24 – 12/11/24.

Call Office 718-368- 5079
Appointments Tues, Wed, Thurs, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Option 2: Recommended only for long-term My Turn students, familiar with looking up classes and how to complete the form.
  By Email Send a scanned PDF course request form (no photos please).
  Email
Subject Line

Susan.lavin@kbcc.cuny.edu
Winter Course Selection
Option 3:
 In Person

Drop off the completed course request form at the My Turn Office, Room F219.

We will attempt to register you in your chosen courses. We will contact you if there is a problem with your request.
We will notify you, via email, when you are registered in a class.

Keep watch on your emails December 30, 2024 – January 6, 2025.
Check your spam folder if you do not receive an email.

Confirmation of Class Registration will be sent to your CUNYfirst Account between 12/30/24 – 1/6/25.

STEP 4: Once You are Officially Enrolled in a Class

Final Steps

Please allow 24-48 hours for your registration to process before completing the following steps:

  • Registration Fee
    The $80 non-refundable registration fee includes two semesters Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer.

    • The $80 registration fee is to be paid at the Bursar’s Office, Room A-205.

    • Payments accepted at the Bursar Window: cash, check, or money order.

    • Payment may also be made by credit card, on-line, at CUNYfirst.

  • Student ID Cards
    All students are required to have a college ID card. New My Turners can proceed to the Campus Security Office located in the Library, Room L202, to have their picture taken for an ID card. Bring your Bursars receipt with you.

  • Purchasing a Parking Permit
    Parking permits can be purchased at the Bursar’s Office, A-205. You must present your Kingsborough Student ID card and your license plate number at the time of purchase. Cash, check, money order or credit cards may be used to purchase a parking permit.

STEP 5: Website Training

It’s very important that all My Turn Students know how to use the CUNYfirst and Brightspace (formerly Blackboard) websites.
If you need training, please call the My Turn Office to schedule an appointment with a volunteer.
My Turn Office: 718-368-5079

To Activate your CUNYfirst and Brightspace Accounts

You can create your account yourself or, if you need assistance,
call the Self-Help IT Desk: 718-368-6679 Option #2

CUNYfirst

Register at www.home.CUNYfirst.cuny.edu

  •  You will need your emplid # to create your account. New students should call the My Turn Office to find out their ID# once their application has been submitted and approved.

  • Create your Username: First Name.Last Name +last 2 digits of your ID#@login.cuny.edu

  • CUNYfirst shows current classes and classroom locations and allows you to view the courses you have previously take
Brightspace

Go to the CUNYfirst Portal Website www.cuny.edu

  • This website is used during the semester to view classwork and homework assignments, presentations, and announcements from the course Professor.
Withdrawing from a Class

If you Need to Drop a Class

  • Log into your CUNY-First account to drop a class
    If you need assistance accessing your account call the IT Help Desk: 718-368-6679, Option #2
  • Notify your class Professor (your CUNY-First account will have your professor’s information)
    Email the Professor that you are dropping the class.
  • Email the My Turn Director: susan.lavin@kbcc.cuny.edu
  • You must drop the class yourself. We cannot assist you as we have no access to your account.