Division of Student Affairs

A Message From the Vice President

Welcome to the Spring 2025 semester, Tigers!


It is my privilege to welcome you to our Spring 2025 semester at Queensborough Community College ("QCC")!

Our vibrant Tiger community including administrators, faculty, and staff - is here to guide you in achieving your academic, career, and personal goals. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact your adviser or any of our student support staff members. We encourage you to stay connected with your faculty, advisor, classmates, and friends. Remember to check your QCC student email regularly and download our QCC Connect App to stay updated!

We understand that the academic journey can be both exciting and challenging. Please know that Queensborough CARES about you! We have several areas to support your wellness and mental health - click HERE to learn more about these services. Additionally, through our partnership with the Crisis Text Line, students can access free and confidential support by texting "CUNY" to 741741 for immediate assistance with emotional or psychological concerns.

Below are links to more information that will help you get your spring semester off to a great start:

  • Academic Calendar - stay informed about important dates throughout the spring 2025 semester.
  • Technology Tools - explore the various technology resources available to you.
  • Student Life - learn about the services, resources, and opportunities designed to enrich your experience.
  • Queensborough Academies - get familiar with your academy and its resources.
  • QCC Food Pantry - support for student who are facing a food insecurity.

Student Email

Check your Office365 email account frequently, as official college notifications will be sent to this address. Please review the message that will be coming from the Office of Information Technology/Technology Support & Service Center concerning phishing scams. We will never as you to provide personal banking information or passwords.

Brightspace

Ensure you can login to Brightspace using your CUNY Login credentials. For assistance, email LMSSupport@qcc.cuny.edu using your student email account and be sure to include your full-name as well as your 8-digit EMPL ID# so you can identified as a QCC student.

TigerCard & QCC Connect App

Download the QCC Connect App for access to numerous resources and a digital ID Card (known as TigerCard). If you have not already done so, visit the TigerCard Office in the Library Building Basement - Room 02 to take your photo and ensure smooth campus access.

Our Commitment to Student Success

QCC is dedicated to enhancing resources for its students. Learn more about the work we are doing in collaboration with Achieving The Dream, The Gardner Institute, and JED Foundation to support student success and drive transformational change - click HERE for more information. Lastly, I recognize that many of our students may have concerns or questions because of their immigration status - click HERE for various resources and support for all our CUNY students.

I wish you a successful and fulfilling Spring 2025 semester. If yo have any questions, feel free to email me directly at BMitra@qcc.cuny.edu.

GoTigers!

Dr. Brian R. Mitra
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

The Division of Student Affairs supports the mission of the College to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and for entry into the job market by providing a network of quality student support programs and services that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate for our diverse, urban student body. The Division is committed to the goals of human development, a lifelong process that encompasses mastery of knowledge, cultural awareness, clarification of values, self-awareness, and refinement.

The Division is committed to student access to higher education both physical and programmatic, and to student success as measured by persistence, goal attainment, academic standing, and personal development.

The Division is concerned with all aspects of student life on campus. Its members participate in a number of services and programs designed to help students achieve academic and personal success. In addition, the Division fosters community involvement and encourages students to be aware of the value of their individual contributions to society.

The Division seeks to foster the growth of a positive sense of identity in all members of the College community and to create a campus climate that contributes to a pluralistic learning experience, celebrates diversity, combats bigotry, and promotes harmony among all people.

Student Affairs Offices

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Non-Discrimination of Students on the Basis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Related Conditions

Queensborough Community College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student's doctor and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed coursework. Students needing assistance can seek accommodations from the Office of Accessibility Services, located in the Science Building - Room 132, (718) 631-6257 (Mr. Ben-Ami Freier, Director) or from the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, located in the Administration Building - Room 507, (718) 631-6391 (Dr. Amaris Matos, Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging).

Contact Information

Brian R. Mitra, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Library Building - Room 412
Telephone: (718) 631-6351
Email: BMitra@qcc.cuny.edu

Annette Lazaro
Confidential Executive Coordinator
Library Building - Room 412
Telephone: (718) 631-6351
Email: ALazaro@qcc.cuny.edu

Reynald Pierre-Charles
CUNY Administrative Assistant
Library Building - Room 412
Telephone: (718) 631-6351
Fax: (718) 631-6352
Email: Rpierrecharles@qcc.cuny.edu or StudentAffairs@qcc.cuny.edu

Office Hours of Operation:

  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Thursday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday:  CLOSED

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.