Student Center

The Brooklyn College Student Center, located on East 27 Street and Campus Road, is home to the Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Organization student presidents and the Greek Council. It also contains a study room, computer room, quiet reflection room, lactation room, and game room.

The State Room

Conference Center

The Brooklyn College Conference Center, occupying the top two floors of the Student Center, is a meeting complex open to students, staff, faculty, and residents of the borough. It offers flexible meeting spaces that can accommodate meetings, workshops, receptions, lectures, seminars, conferences, and more. Before reserving rooms for events, review the special room rates (PDF) for departments and staff. There is no fee for clubs to use the rooms in the Student Center.

Entrance/Security Policy

Metal detection may be used at discretion of Brooklyn College Office of Public Safety. Student Center will determine staffing levels and gate of entry as needed based on the amount of events scheduled.

Brooklyn College Faculty, Staff, and Students

All faculty, staff and students are required to present a valid Brooklyn College ID upon entering the Student Center.

Alumni are required to present their alumni ID card. A picture ID* may be requested by Security Officer on duty.

*ACCEPTABLE PICTURE ID is a government-issued photo ID. Other forms of picture ID may be acceptable as determined by the Administration of the BC Student Center or Dept. of Public Safety. A screenshot or photo of an ID is not acceptable.

CUNY Faculty, Staff, and Students

CUNY (Non-BC) faculty, staff and students are guests at the College and must adhere to the following procedures to gain entry into the Student Center:

  • Must enter at the East Gate located on Campus Road & Amersfort Place.
  • Must present valid CUNY ID.
  • Present an additional acceptable picture ID * if requested by security officer on duty

*ACCEPTABLE PICTURE ID is a government-issued photo ID. Other forms of picture ID may be acceptable as determined by the Administration of the BC Student Center or Dept. of Public Safety. A screenshot or photo of an ID is not acceptable.

Guests Arriving for Administrative Purposes

Must be 18 years or older. All minors (under 18) are not allowed within the Brooklyn

College Student Center without parental/guardian supervision. Minors must remain with authorized staff from respective organization.

  • Must enter at the East Gate located on Campus Road & Amersfort Place
  • Must present acceptable picture ID*
  • Present an additional acceptable picture ID* if requested by security officer on duty
  • Must sign and complete guest registry.

*ACCEPTABLE PICTURE ID is a government-issued photo ID. Other forms of picture ID may be acceptable as determined by the Administration of the BC Student Center or Dept. of Public Safety. A screenshot or photo of an ID is not acceptable.

Guest Policy for Non-CUNY/Brooklyn College Attendees

Host Responsibility: The host is responsible for the management of all guests and ensuring their compliance with university policies.

Compliance: All persons must comply with applicable university policies and procedures, including the Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order (commonly known as the Henderson Rules). Violations of these rules may be grounds for disciplinary action for the host and grounds for exclusion from the campus for the guest.

Guest List: A list of invited guests/non-CUNY attendees must be submitted by the host no later than three (3) business days prior to the event date to the SEMT email, if not already listed on the Event Request Form. All guests must sign in and present a valid state or government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, nondriver ID). Please note: guests who are excluded from entering the campus will not be allowed to attend the event even if included on the guest list.

RSVP System: For events designated as open to the public, an RSVP system will be implemented and managed by DOSA staff. Other events may also require an RSVP due to special circumstances as determined by the college administration.

Minors

  • All minors (under 18) are not allowed within the Brooklyn College Student Center without parental/guardian supervision. Minors must remain with parental/guardian
    supervision at all times.
  • Related college departments/entities such as BCA, STAR and College Now students are under the age of 18 and are not allowed in the Student Center without authorized staff from respective organization(s).

Contact Information

East 27 Street and Campus Road
E: bcstudentcenter@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5842

Mondays–Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.*
Fridays, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

*Contact us via email for hours of operation during the January intersession and summer, when hours vary.

Student Center Director’s Office

First floor, off the main lobby
P: 718.951.5528
Mondays–Fridays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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