Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
A Message From the Vice President
Below are hyperlinks to more information that will help you get your summer off to a great start:
- First Year Experience - provides guidance, resources, and community to help every student thrive from day one
- Fall 2026 Academic Calendar - stay informed about important dates throughout the summer session
- Technology Tools - explore the various technology resources available to you as a student
- Student Life - learn about the services, resources, and opportunities designed to enrich your educational experience
- Lucille A. Bova Food Pantry - support for students who are facing a food insecurity
Check your Microsoft 365 Student Email frequently, as official college notifications will be sent to this address. Please review the messages that will periodically come from the Office of Information Technology/Technology Support & Service Center regarding phishing scams. As a reminder, we will NEVER ask you to provide personal banking information and/or passwords.
Ensure that you can login to Brightspace using your CUNY Login credentials. For assistance, contact the Office of Education Technology using your Microsoft 365 student email and be sure to include your full-name and 8-digit student ID# so they can identify you as a Queensborough student.
Download the QCC Connect App from your mobile device app store to access campus resources and your digital ID card (known as TigerCard). With your TigerCard ID, you can:
- Access the campus
- Load money (aka "Tiger Bucks") for campus dining payment, printing/copying payment in the campus library, and on-campus parking payment
- Check into various offices through the Navigate360 kiosks
Navigate360 is your personalized student success platform at QCC. It helps you:
- Connect you with your assigned advisor
- Schedule appointments
- Access campus resources
- Receiving timely reminders about key deadlines and tasks
- Plan your semester and explore career pathways
Our Commitment to Student Success
QCC is committed to enhancing resources for its students. We invite you to learn more about the work we are doing in collaboration with Achieving The Dream, The Gardner Institute, and The JED Foundation to support student success and drive transformation change. You can read more about our work.
We also understand that some of our students may have concerns/questions regarding their immigration status. CUNY has created a website containing information on undocumented student support resources.
I wish you an abundant and fulfilling fall semester. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.
Let's make this summer one of growth, connection, and achievement. GO TIGERS!
Sincerely,
Dr. Brian R. Mitra
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Mission Statement
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management ensures student access and success through persistence, academic standing, goal attainment, and personal growth. Aligned with QCC's Mission Statement, we foster belonging and a culture of care, emphasizing lifelong personal growth through learning, cultural awareness, values clarification, and self-improvement. We are dedicated to recruiting, enrollment, and supporting students by partnering with internal and external constituents, local and international secondary schools, community-based organizations, and other institutions that support student enrollment and success. We provide holistic academic advisement and comprehensive support, ensuring students thrive in all aspects of their college experience.
The Division embraces a comprehensive approach that seamlessly integrates academic and co-curricular experiences, fostering an environment where every learner can excel. Our goal is to provide a quality higher education experience while ensuring equitable outcomes for all students, regardless of their background. Through a diverse range of activities and events, students will gain valuable insights and discover their interests, all while developing the skills necessary to thrive academically and personally. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive student life that empowers each individual to achieve their fullest potential and contribute meaningfully to the QCC Community.
Student Affairs Offices
Get Information on:
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 or OAS@qcc.cuny.edu. Mr. Ben-Ami serves as the Director of Accessibility Services.
Students who believe they have experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation related to pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or who wish to appeal a decision regarding a pregnancy-related accommodation, should contact the Title IX Coordinator. The Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (OEIB) is located in the Administration Building - Room 507, and can be reached at (718) 281-5755. Dr. Amaris Matos serves as the Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Title IX Coordinator.
Contact Information
Brian R. Mitra, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Library Building - Room 412
Email: BMitra@qcc.cuny.edu
Annette Lazaro
Confidential Executive Coordinator
Library Building - Room 412
Email: ALazaro@qcc.cuny.edu
Reynald Pierre-Charles
CUNY Administrative Assistant
Library Building - Room 412
Email: Rpierrecharles@qcc.cuny.edu
Office Email: StudentAffairs@qcc.cuny.edu
Office Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
College Closure/No Classes Scheduled Dates:
- Monday, October 12: Columbus Day (College Closed)
- Sunday, November 8 (No Classes Scheduled)
- Wednesday, November 25 (No Classes Scheduled)
- Thursday, November 26 - Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving (College Closed)
- Saturday, November 28 (No Classes Scheduled)
- Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve (College Closed)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (College Closed)
- Thursday, December 31: New Year's Eve (College Closed)


