• Public Safety Education & Training Center
• Administration of Justice
• Building Inspection Technology (BIT)
• Law Enforcement Academy
• Fire Academy
• Fire Science
• Fish & Game Academy

BIT Instructor:

Yvonne Christopher

christopheryv@butte.edu

(530) 895-2219

Entrance Assessment Requirements:
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the assessment levels are cleared through our Assessment Office either by testing, transcripts or a college degree.

Butte College recommends the following levels of Reading, English and Math for successful completion of the BIT Program:

Meeting Basic Skills level recommendations can be accomplished through assessment and/or by completing appropriate coursework (as outlined above), unless determined to be exempt. If you are planning to take the Butte College Assessment Test, you must call the Assessment Office and make an appointment.

You may take a placement/assessment test at a California Community College in your area. If you have taken the assessment test at another California College or will be taking the test at another college, please send a copy of the results of that test along with your application. If you have taken college English, Reading and Math, at another accredited college, provide transcripts (official or unofficial) along with your application. The Assessment Office will interpret your scores and/or courses to determine your Reading, English and Math levels. 

You will be exempt from taking this assessment test if you have an Associate or more advanced degree.

Tutoring Available:
The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides many services that enable students to take maximum advantage of Butte College's instructional programs, offering a friendly, supportive atmosphere and study space. Instructional media, videotapes, cassettes, and materials prepared by faculty are available for students' use. Students needing information regarding CAS should call (530) 895-2386.

Disabled Students:
The Office of Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) may be able to provide you with appropriate and reasonable accommodations, adjustments, or services to mitigate the effects of your disability in this course. An appointment with DSPS can be scheduled by calling the DSPS office at (530) 895-2455. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00 PM.

Vocational Rehabilitation or Job Training Program:
If you are in one of these programs, inform your counselor or caseworker immediately of your desire to participate in the program, so that he/she may begin the process to get your plan approved. Agency Payment: If an agency is paying your fees, please have a letter of authorization for payment of fees sent to the Butte College Business Office. If your books are being paid for, you will need to send a separate authorization letter to the Butte College Bookstore.

Career Center:
Upon completion participants can find jobs in the United States with cities, counties, state agencies, the Federal Government, or in the private sector. Students must be willing to relocate. Butte College does not "place" its students in jobs; however, the Butte College Career Center offers services including workshops and individual assistance in resume preparation, interviewing techniques and the job application process.

Out-of-State Residents:
Students who are out-of-state residents (non-residents) will be charged an additional $200.00 per unit (subject to change). To be considered a California resident, a student must have been a legal resident of the State of California for at least one year immediately proceeding the first day of the academic term. If there is any question about whether you are considered a non-resident, contact the Admissions and Records Office.

Ways to pay:  http://www.butte.edu/7days/
Students have seven (7) days from the time of registration to pay fees or they will be dropped from one or more classes. To avoid being dropped, take one of the following steps:

1) Pay fees in full.

2) Show proof of sufficient eligibility for financial assistance. Complete a FAFSA or provide proof of other financial assistance (scholarship, patron agreement, etc.) to the Butte College Business Office.

*Note: Nonresident students will not be exempted based on financial aid eligibility.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL COSTS, COURSES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, ETC. REQUIRED BY THE PROGRAM ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  BoGG Waiver: If a student is approved for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver, unit fees are not charged. Contact the Butte College Financial Aid Office for more information.

Financial Assistance:
Students needing information regarding financial assistance should call the Financial Aid Office at (530) 895-2311. The financial aid application process is time-consuming. Plan ahead and submit your application ASAP.

Housing:
Butte College does not have on-campus dormitories or housing, but there are other options available in Chico, Oroville, and surrounding areas. A list of housing options can be found at http://www.butte.och101.com/.

A Housing Computer is located in the Welcome Center. The Butte Housing Computer links students directly to our off-campus housing site as well as to local newspaper listings. Additionally, the website has a roommate finder feature. There is also a Housing Board located in the Campus Center. Roommate Wanted, Room for Rent and Apartment for Rent are the three types of postings found on the Housing Board. In addition, apartment complex flyers and listings from local property management companies are also available for your perusal. There is no cost to the student to use the Housing Computer, website, or Housing Board.

Craig Hall, located in Chico is the only private dorm available in the Butte-Glenn County area. It serves both Butte and CSU, Chico students and is located at 1400 W. 3rd Street. Contact 1-800-559-1393 or visit www.craighall.com for more information.

Transportation:
Butte College bus service is available for no charge (fees are included in Service Fee 1) from most areas of the county at convenient times. Bus schedules are available at www.butte.edu, in the Student Personnel Office, Counseling Center, and the Admissions and Records Office.