Brookdale Community College

This college is so amazing! The president is the best and keeps everything running like clockwork. Take Professor Dery. He is without question Brookdale’s Greatest Professor!!!

I have been nothing but impressed with the staff at this college. They truly want to help everyone succeed. From the undergrad program to the continuing education department. This place is a treasure. Great programs to take advantage of especially if you don’t know what you want to do after high school, changing careers or want to get certified in a specific trade.

What a great community college. I was here for a year until I moved back up North but my time there was cool. They have a lovely campus, very well maintained and the staff is pleasant.
This is the Harvard of Community colleges!

What a great community college. I spent two semesters (and a Winterim) here before transferring to Fordham University in New York. Brookdale was remarkable for a few reasons: First, the cost. You can easily cover all tution costs with a basic financial aid package (to give you an idea). Second, the various locations you can take classes at – Hazlet, Lincroft, Freehold etc. Thirdly, the easy application and registration process. The staff does not leave you on your own, instead they walk you through the entire process and ensure you get where you need to be. And finally, the greatest thing about Brookdale, is their transfer policies with the major 4 yr universities in NJ. If you do 2 yrs at Brookdale (at a super cheap rate) and decide to transfer to Rutgers or NJIT or Georgian Court, all of your credits will transfer! No hassle… Check out Brookdale!

Coming from middlesex this place is like a breath of fresh air! Everyone is super helpful. Everything gets done very quickly and you can easily check on how your financial aid is going. If you forgot to send something in, they will make sure you know by sending letters and emails. Really great! The teacher are also really great and helpful. I haven’t had one complaint yet!

Really, I’m the first one to review Brookdale CC?
Well, as a person riddled with internal conflicts it is not surprising that choosing a college was not an easy for me. As you may have guessed, I still have not chosen the four year institution which I will graduate from but I have been enjoying my time here, at Brookdale. The campus is actually quite beautiful and well maintained and most of the classrooms are relatively new. As a graphic design major, most of my classes are in the CVA building (Center for Visual Arts).
The teachers are really hit & miss. I’ve had some absolutely wonderful teachers and some absolutely dreadful ones. Wes Sherman is a terrific professor. I had him for Color Theory, Figure Drawing, and Art Appreciation. Dan Schroll (Typography, Illustration) is also a great guy and dedicated professor.
I can honestly say that I am getting a high quality education at Brookdale Community College for about $ 1,600 a (full time) semester. Friends of mine who attend Rutgers and Monmouth University have the same curriculum as I do and I learn just as much (if not more).
Even if you are just looking to take some classes on the side, their art program is fabulous and most of the art professors are passionate about what they teach.
The only qualms I have about BCC are regarding the guidance and registration departments. They always seem to be making mistakes and mixing up appointments. It’s complete chaos. I’ve figured out how to register online to avoid dealing with these incompetent people.
Overall, for a community college, Brookdale is a great school. The campus is beautiful, the classrooms are nice, and most of the teachers are actually very good.
Just a Note: Brookdale Community College now offers bachelor’s degree programs at their Wall campus. It’s called Communiversity. I believe they are in conjunction with Rutgers University.