Student Resources
Full Credit goes to the BC Student Government for this page's information. We highly recommend visiting bcstudentgov.org for more helpful information, guides, and news.
Configuring your BC email (VERY IMPORTANT!!!)
Click on the hyperlink outlook.com
Enter your student email address uses the following format: Your CUNYfirst username followed by @bcmail.cuny.edu (e.g., jane.doe86@bcmail.cuny.edu).
Enter your CUNYfirst password
Full Guide: Click Here
Forwarding BC mail to your Gmail
Log into your Gmail through Desktop (Through a PC/Laptop/Mac) - This is crucial as in mobile you wont be able to access the settings.
In the top right, click Settings (icon) > See all settings > accounts.
Look under "Check mail from other accounts" and click add mail account.
Enter your email address (****@bcmail.cuny.edu). Next.
Import emails from my other account (POP3). Next.
Enter username: (Aharon.Grama92@bcmail.cuny.edu)
Password: your CUNY first password
POP Server: outlook.office365.com
Port: 995
Check "Always use a secure connection (SSL) when retrieving mail"
Optional: Leave a copy of retrieved message on the server (Just to be safe).
How to use Gmail to send emails with your bc email account
Log into your Gmail through Desktop (Through a PC/Laptop/Mac) - This is crucial as in mobile you wont be able to access the settings.
In the top right, click Settings (icon) > See all settings > accounts.
Look under "Send mail as:" and click add another email address.
Enter name and full email address and click next. (recommended to check treat as an alias)
SMTP Server: smtp.office365.com
Port 587
Username: ****@bcmail.cuny.edu
Password: your CUNY first password
Secured connection using TLS/SSLInsert one time verification code
Accessing Campus Wi-Fi
For Windows PC
Download & Install the SecureW2 Program
Find the network name (SSID): BC-WiFi and connect to it
Configure through the W2 Program by putting in your username (EMPL ID) and Password* (FLMM/DD/YY)
For Android Devices
Mobile devices do not need any additional software installed. However, some further configuration may be necessary to connect, depending on the device.
All Devices: EAP Method: TTLS, Phase 2 authentication: PAP, CA Certificates: Do Not Validate
Pixel [Android 12] PLEASE CONNECT TO BC WIFI LEGACY: EAP Method: PEAP, Phase 2 authentication: MSCHAPv2, CA Certificates: Use System Certificates, Domain: brooklyn.cuny.edu. Fill in anonymous identity with EMPLID.
Find the network name (SSID): BC-WiFi and connect to it
Students: Configure it by putting in your username (EMPL ID) and Password (FLMM/DD/YY)
Faculty/Staff: Configure it by putting in your username (Brooklyn Email jane.doe@brooklyn.cuny.edu [only the bold part]) and Password (Email Password
For iOS/Mac Devices
Find the network name (SSID): BC-WiFi and connect to it
Configure it by putting in your username (EMPL ID) and Password* (FLMM/DD/YY)
*FL = your CUNYfirst official First and Last initials (upper case)
MM/DD/YY = your 6-digit birthdate with "/" separators
Free Subscriptions!
Free/Discounted Amazon Prime
Click here. Then, scroll down until you see amazon prime student, click on it and follow the instructions. Amazon Prime for students also offers LinkedIn premium, Grubhub+, showtime, and more!
Free Wall Street Journal Subscription
Click Here and sign up using your college provided email address ending in bcmail.cuny.edu
Free New York Times Subscription
Click Here. Follow the instructions, and use your BC email if necessary.
Free/Discounted Spotify Subscription
Click Here. And follow the instructions.
Free Microsoft office & 365 Subscription
Free Office 365 - Download (Login with BC mail and install) Microsoft 365 comes with all bc accounts. Simply login using your bcmail credentials.