IST 123Success 101/IST

Bergen Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

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This course is designed to help students achieve success in college. The course will focus on the strategies, habits, and values necessary for students to take charge of their own academic and personal development. Emphasis will be placed on self-assessment and goal setting, written and oral communication skills, critical thinking, time management, and study skills.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 40 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
003Class #34239-IST-123-003	Monday, Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Pitkin Education Center C-311 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-311	Butcher-Thorpe, D
003 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

005Class #34241-IST-123-005	Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Pitkin Education Center S-356 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-356	Harden, D
005 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

010Class #34243-IST-123-010	Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center C-309 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center C-309 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-309	Chakravorty, S
010 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

011Class #34244-IST-123-011	Monday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center L-148 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center S-344 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center L-148Pitkin Education Center S-344	Dowdell, C
011 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

012Class #34245-IST-123-012	Tuesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center S-360 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center L-160 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-360Pitkin Education Center L-160	Johnson, V
012 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

013Class #34246-IST-123-013	Wednesday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center B-324 (In Person Lecture)Friday 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Pitkin Education Center B-218 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-324Pitkin Education Center B-218	Clay, S
013 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

022Class #34249-IST-123-022	Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center L-159 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center S-250 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center L-159Pitkin Education Center S-250	Trischka, A
022 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

024Class #34250-IST-123-024	Monday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center S-342 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center S-352 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-342Pitkin Education Center S-352	Espin, C
024 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

025Class #34251-IST-123-025	Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center B-218 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center B-218 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-218	Galante, K
025 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

031Class #34252-IST-123-031	Tuesday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center B-201 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center B-201 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-201	Galante, K
031 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

032Class #34253-IST-123-032	Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center B-214 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-214	Witzmann, A
032 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

034Class #34254-IST-123-034	Monday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center S-354 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center S-354 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-354	Espin, C
034 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

035Class #34255-IST-123-035	Monday, Wednesday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center L-145 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center L-145	Guvercin, N
035 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

041Class #34256-IST-123-041	Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Pitkin Education Center C-308 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Pitkin Education Center S-342 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-308Pitkin Education Center S-342	Witzmann, A
041 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

050Class #34257-IST-123-050	Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:40 PM The Technology Building TEC-205 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	The Technology Building TEC-205	Meyer, M
050 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

110Class #34259-IST-123-110	Tuesday, Thursday 9:22 AM - 10:56 AM Pitkin Education Center B-107 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-107	Kolbe, A
110 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

LB122Class #34280-IST-123-LB122	Friday 11:30 AM - 1:04 PM Lyndhurst LYN-408 (In Person Lecture)11:30 AM - 1:04 PM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Lyndhurst LYN-408Hybrid ONLINE	Guerrero, S
LB122 notes: This class will be held at our Meadowlands facility located at 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ. Classes start on 9/23/26. These are courses with a lecture that is online and a lab that meets in person. Online lectures can be asynchronous with no virtual class meetings or synchronous with required virtual meetings on posted days/times. For add'l info visit: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>

120Class #34260-IST-123-120	Monday 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM Pitkin Education Center S-249 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM Pitkin Education Center S-249 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-249	Blue, M
120 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

130Class #34261-IST-123-130	Tuesday 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM Pitkin Education Center S-113 (In Person Lecture)Thursday 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM 12:17 PM - 1:51 PM Pitkin Education Center S-113 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center S-113	Kolbe, A
130 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

140Class #34263-IST-123-140	Monday 1:55 PM - 3:29 PM Pitkin Education Center B-201 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 1:55 PM - 3:29 PM 1:55 PM - 3:29 PM Pitkin Education Center B-107 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-201Pitkin Education Center B-107	Not published
140 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

161Class #34264-IST-123-161	Tuesday, Thursday 5:15 PM - 6:49 PM Pitkin Education Center L-347 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center L-347	Cox-Tober, C
161 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

B002Class #34267-IST-123-B002	Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Pitkin Education Center TBA (In Person Lecture)8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center TBAHybrid ONLINE	Roscello, A
B002 notes: The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

B008Class #34268-IST-123-B008	Monday 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Pitkin Education Center B-202 (In Person Lecture)8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center B-202Hybrid ONLINE	Jackson, D
B008 notes: The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

B026Class #34269-IST-123-B026	Monday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center C-315 (In Person Lecture)11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-315Hybrid ONLINE	Taylor, C
B026 notes: The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

B027Class #34270-IST-123-B027	Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Pitkin Education Center C-336 (In Person Lecture)11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-336Hybrid ONLINE	Taylor, C
B027 notes: The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

B032Class #34271-IST-123-B032	Monday 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Pitkin Education Center C-315 (In Person Lecture)12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-315Hybrid ONLINE	Delutro, J
B032 notes: The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

BE080Class #34276-IST-123-BE080	Monday 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Pitkin Education Center TBA (In Person Lecture)5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Hybrid ONLINE (Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Pitkin Education Center TBAHybrid ONLINE	O'Connor, D
BE080 notes: This section is for students interested in the Health Professions. The course you registered for meets on campus on the designated days and times listed above and the rest is independent online. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

E181Class #34278-IST-123-E181	Wednesday 6:40 PM - 9:54 PM Pitkin Education Center C-324 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center C-324	Eaddy, L
E181 notes: Classes start on 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

E183Class #34279-IST-123-E183	Thursday 6:40 PM - 9:54 PM Pitkin Education Center L-142 (In Person Lecture)09-23-2026-12-19-2026	Pitkin Education Center L-142	Rodriguez, F
E183 notes: Course starts 9/23/26. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

W090Class #34285-IST-123-W090	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Martinez, M
W090 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

W091Class #34286-IST-123-W091	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Barton, S
W091 notes: This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again. Fully online with no scheduled virtual meetings. No class meeting times are posted. The location is online. For add'l info: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>

W092Class #34287-IST-123-W092	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Roscello, A
W092 notes: Recommended for post-traditional students 25 and older. This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again. Fully online with no scheduled virtual meetings. No class meeting times are posted. The location is online. For add'l info: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>

W094Class #34288-IST-123-W094	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	McLaughlin, C
W094 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

W096Class #34290-IST-123-W096	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Guerrero, S
W096 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

W098Class #34292-IST-123-W098	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Aburoumi, M
W098 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

W099Class #34293-IST-123-W099	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026	Not published	Clark, J
W099 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.

WC222Class #34298-IST-123-WC222	(Asynchronous Lecture)09-02-2026-10-24-2026	Not published	Williams, P
WC222 notes: Course ends on 10/24/26. Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online This course is open to all students, but it is a requirement for students who test into ENG-011, ENG-021, MAT 011. If you took and passed IST-123, you do not have to take it again.