Getting Started
It’s easy to begin the enrollment process at Bellevue College—select the student type that corresponds most closely with your background.
Who Are You? Click Below for Application Instructions
All Enrollment Paths
From the list below, choose the enrollment track that aligns with your needs and goals. If you are not sure which is best for you, contact us. We’re happy to help.
Associate Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
English as Second Language
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)
Neurodiversity Navigators
Occupational Life Skills
Puente Scholars Program
Running Start
TRIO Student Support Services
Umoja Scholars Program
Veterans Program
Workforce Education
Apply Now
Take the first step!
It just takes about 10 minutes to complete the online application.
Ready to apply? Here’s how:
- Set up an account.
First, set up your account using the Washington State online admission application. - Complete the application.
- A step-by-step guide makes the process easy.
- On your application choose “Transfer” if you have or are attending another college, or choose “First-year” if this is your first time attending college.
- Take the next steps, once your application has been processed.
Have you previously attended Bellevue College?
Please see our Student Re-engagement page for all the info you need.
Are you a citizen of a country other than the United States? If so, apply for admission as an international student.
New Student Checklist
After you apply to BC, your application will be processed within a few days.
- The email address you used to create your application will get a welcome email outlining further steps and provide you with your ctcLink ID number. If there are any problems with your application, we’ll send you an email.
- If you haven’t gotten your Welcome to Bellevue College email from enrollment@bukpm.com by the time our processing time dashboard for Admissions Applications shows it should be processed, you can reach out to us:
Activate Your Account
- After you receive your nine digit ctcLink ID number from your welcome email, activate your ctcLink account by clicking on the button at the bottom of that webpage.
- Your ctcLink account will be where you find and register for classes, make payments, and track progress towards your educational goals.
- See our tutorial page for helpful videos and step-by-step guides.
Set Up Your NetID
- After you receive your nine digit ctcLink ID number in your welcome email, set up your NetID and create a BC Email
- Your NetID is like a key needed to access Canvas (online class system), email, computer labs, forms, and processes required by the college. You’ll need it to complete the next steps for getting placed into classes or removing prequisite requirements for work you’ve already completed.
- See our tutorial if you need help.
Apply to get Financial Aid
- How you’ll pay for college is an important decision. The Financial Aid quarterly newsletter will have more information about deadlines and payment. If you need help, we have our financial aid services who are happy to talk you through navigating all the costs and different options for paying such as:
Placement and Testing Services Options
- Not every class requires placement but most of them do. Placement helps you see what classes you are eligible to enroll in. It also helps your academic advisor better plan your education at Bellevue College. You can click on the course in ctcLink to see the course description before you enroll. This will show you what kind of requirements the class has for you to join.
A few common options to remove prerequisite class requirements and establish placement are:- Using your unofficial transcript from another college (For math or English placement)
- Using your unofficial transcript from another college (For a different course prerequisite)
- Take a BC Placement test online or on-campus
- Using High School Documents
- Please Note: Transferring credits from another college is often confused with placement. These are two separate things. If you completed college level classes and would like the credits to transfer in toward your degree, we will need official documentation and it may take much longer to process.
Transfer Credits to Bellevue College
- Transferring credits from another college is often confused with placement and clearing prerequisites. These are two separate things. If you completed college level classes and would like the credits to transfer in toward your degree, we will need official documentation. It may take much longer to process than just clearing a course prerequisite.
- You can transfer credits from another college, professional certifications, military training, or even get credit for work and life experience. We also accept exams such as AP, IB, and A-Levels. If credit from your previous school is found to be equivalent to Bellevue College coursework, that credit can be transferred and applied toward your degree or certificate where appropriate.
- First, you’ll need to send your official transcript(s) and documentation to us.
- Next, you’ll need to let us know we’ve received all the official transcript(s) and documentation you plan to send so we can begin comparing all the course equivalencies. You do this by completing the credit review request form found on step 5. Please note: since reviewing course equivalencies is a long process that can take weeks, we don’t review transcripts that are sent to us until you complete the credit review request form. That form lets us know we have all the official transcript(s) and documentation that you plan to send in.
- Processing times for getting your transcripts evaluated for a credit transfer can take several weeks. It’s recommended that you start that process as soon as you can but also talk with an advisor about taking the right courses to avoid repeating equivalent courses. You do not need to wait until your credit transfer is complete prior to signing up for classes.
Complete the New Student Orientation
- Even if you’re not new to college, completing the New Student Orientation will help you with all the steps to be successful here at Bellevue College. This will also include information on how to meet with an academic advisor and pick the right classes to meet your goals.
- At the end of the New Student Orientation through Canvas (our learning system), you can sign up for the Enrollment Sessions run by our orientation team either live online or in-person.
Steps to Enroll for BC Classes
- Enroll in your classes through ctcLink by following our step-by-step guide. View the Academic Calendar for important dates about when you can enroll, payment is due, when the quarter begins, and more. You can browse the classes catalog anytime.
See how to pay through ctcLink
- Be sure to check your email for any updates or important messages about your class tuition and check the tuition and fee due dates.
- If you plan to use Financial Aid, see the information on Financial Aid offers.
Questions?
Talk with an admission navigator in the Welcome Center.
No Matter Your Background, You Are Welcome Here
Start by applying for admission, even if you’re only taking one course.
Use the academic calendar to find important dates and deadlines for each quarter.
If you’re an undocumented immigrant, rest assured that we safeguard your privacy. We only ask about immigration status to see if you qualify for the resident tuition rate.
When you’re at Bellevue College, you belong. The campus is a community that values you for being the unique individual that you are. It’s a place where everyone has a sense of purpose. It’s where you’ll find personalized support to achieve your dream.
Enrollment Services (Admissions & Registration) Info
Location: Student Central, First Floor, U-Building
Service Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact Info:
Interested in Noncredit Classes?
If you’re taking noncredit classes offered through Continuing Education, you don’t need to fill out the general admission application.
Programs with Additional Requirements
Some academic programs may also ask you to complete a program-specific application or provide additional info. Check the list below to see if your program has additional requirements.
Every bachelor’s degree program at Bellevue College asks for additional materials when you apply. Find out what you’ll need for your program.
- Applied Accounting, BAS
- Business Management and Technology, BAS
- Computer Science, BS
- Cybersecurity, BAS
- Data Management and Analysis, BAS
- Digital Marketing, BAS
- Health and Wellness, BAS
- Healthcare Informatics, BAS
- Healthcare Management and Leadership, BAS
- Interior Design, BAA
- Molecular Biosciences, BAS
- Nursing, RN to BSN, BS
- Radiation and Imaging Sciences, BAS
- Software Development, BAS
The Basic and Transitional Studies Department (BaTS) works to build your skills in math and English. Whether you aim to master the basics or prepare for college level classes, we can help.
Our programs empower you to achieve new heights in school, the workplace, and the community. They prepare you to become a leader.
BaTS programs serve students with a wide range of backgrounds and education levels. They can help you to:
- Learn English as a second language (ESL)
- Prepare for college
- Earn a college certificate
- Earn a high school diploma
- Prepare for the GED®
- Build workplace skills
Do you want to earn college credit while you’re in high school? Are you hoping to complete courses for your high school diploma? Perhaps you’d like to start college as a freshman before age 18.
You can do all of these things at Bellevue College.
Center for High School Programs
The Center for High School Programs is the place to start if you plan to:
- earn college credit while in high school, or
- return to high school to earn your diploma
The Center offers the following programs:
- Running Start
- College in the High School
- Career Education Options
- Youth High School Completion program (for students ages 16–20)
- Pacific NW College Credit
Under the Age of 18 Admission
Qualifying for admission
If you are under 18, you may be admitted to Bellevue College if any one of the following is true:
- You are 16 or 17 years old
- You are in the 11th or 12th grade
- You are under 16 and in the 9th or 10th grade, but can show unique circumstances that justify early admission
How to apply
Follow this process if all of the following apply to you:
- Under the age of 18
- Attending high school or home-schooled and working at a high school grade level
- Not enrolled in a Bellevue College high school program, except for Summer Quarter
If you have completed high school or plan to complete it before you start classes, use the general admission application.
Want to know the status of your application, inquiry, or request?
Visit the Student Central Dashboard. It displays timelines for reviewing such items, so you’ll know where you stand.
Student Central is Here to Help
Student Central
Student Central is an essential resource hub that provides a wide range of support services.
Services & Resources
- Financial Aid for Parents and Guardians
- Paying Tuition for Parents and Guardians
- Student Records and Information
- Tips for Parents and Guardians
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