CUNY Kingsborough Community CollegeStudent Guide

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College in Brooklyn, NY. Operating on a semester system.

Brooklyn, NY
9K+ students
@kbcc.cuny.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026 Session A

The semester, explained for CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Session A
Campus terms
8
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Session A runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Spring 2026 Session B (Summer 2026)Summer 2026 Session II
  2. Fall 2026 Session ARelevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Session B (Winter 2027)

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Campus language

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8 terms

A

ASAP
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, a support program for full-time students.

C

CDO
Career Development and Placement Office.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body.

T

The Beach
The private beach on the KCC campus used for recreation and marine science research.
The Cafeteria
The main dining hall located in the U Building.
The Point
The geographic tip of the peninsula where the campus is located, often used for sightseeing.
The Village
The dining area and coffee shop located within the Academic Village (V Building).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
B1
The MTA bus route that terminates directly inside the KCC campus.
B49
The MTA bus route that terminates directly inside the KCC campus.
beach_cafe
Beach Cafe
CUNYfirst
The university-wide online portal used for registration, tuition payment, and viewing grades.
KCC ID
The mandatory student identification card required for campus entry and library access.
kingsbrew_starbucks_coffee
Kingsbrew (Starbucks Coffee)
MAC
The Marine Academic Center, the campus's most prominent building housing the library and theater.
main_cafeteria
Main Cafeteria
T-Buildings
Temporary modular buildings used for various classrooms and faculty offices.
The Clusters
The interconnected academic buildings (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) where most classes are held.
V-Building
The Academic Village building, home to the nursing program and child care center.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Session A runs Sep 14, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Brooklyn for CUNY Kingsborough Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Brooklyn.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,500

Cost of Living Index

180

Student Population

150,000

City Transportation

Walkability

90

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

New York City Subway (multiple lines including 2,3,4,5,A,C,F,G,N,Q,R,B,D,L), MTA Bus network, Long Island Rail Road – Atlantic Branch and East New York

Nearest Airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (nearby, Queens), LaGuardia Airport (nearby, Queens)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

55°F

Avg Snowfall

25 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

On-campus Lot

surface_lot • Space-available basis

Access via North Gate (Shore Boulevard).

Manhattan Beach Lot

surface_lot • Space-available basis

Permits available for purchase by all registered students.

Campus News

Latest updates from CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Selected for CUNY's $6.8M Career Success Expansion

KCC is one of five colleges selected to participate in a $6.8 million investment to bring hands-on workforce exposure to students.

Jul 30, 2026

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CUNY Expands Signature Initiatives in Career-Connected Learning for Fall 2026

The university is rolling out expansions of 'CUNY Beyond' and 'CUNY Reconnect' to additional colleges, including Kingsborough.

Aug 27, 2026

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Kingsborough Senior Staff Participate in Coastal Storm Preparedness Exercise

College leadership conducted a tabletop exercise to strengthen campus response and readiness for coastal storms.

Sep 14, 2026

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Coastal storm preparedness tabletop exercise conducted on September 14, 2026.

Coastal storm preparedness tabletop exercise conducted on September 14, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at CUNY Kingsborough Community College

CUNY Spring 2027 Transfer Application Priority Deadline

September 15, 2026

KCC Online

Priority deadline for students applying to transfer to a CUNY college for the Spring 2027 semester.

In Person- Application Help Walk-ins- Spring 2027 CUNY Transfer Application

September 15, 2026

KCC C-102

In-person walk-in assistance for students applying for the Spring 2027 CUNY transfer.

Virtual Application Help Drop In - Spring 2027 CUNY Transfer Application

September 15, 2026

KCC ZOOM

Drop-in session for assistance with the Spring 2027 CUNY transfer application.

Meet & Greet the Team / ARC & NAC on ZOOM

September 29, 2026

ZOOM

Meet the teams from the Access Resource Center (ARC) and New Americans Center (NAC) to learn about available student services.

Budget 101 - Wealthy Wednesday

September 30, 2026

U-215

Financial literacy workshop focused on budgeting basics for students.

Fall 2026 Job Fair

September 30, 2026

KCC Campus

Meet with employers regarding part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@kbcc.cuny.edu

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