Bellevue College is located outside of Seattle, Washington in the suburb of Bellevue. Originally a community college, in 2010, Bellevue was awarded baccalaureate accreditation by the NW Commission on Colleges and Universities. Bellevue is a large college with serving over 35,000 students. It is the third largest school in Washington behind Washington State University and the University of Washington. The college offers many educational options including associate degrees, bachelor degrees and other career related degrees and certificates.
Bellevue College’s main campus is located in a suburban setting on 100 acres of wooded land. The campus has 12 buildings including a library, labs and a bookstore. The college also has an art gallery which showcases student and faculty artwork and a planetarium with a 30-foot dome. The planetarium was the first of its kind in Puget Sound and offers tours and education programs to the community. In addition to the main campus, Bellevue has interim facilities at the Robinswood and City University campuses as well as 25 additional sites throughout the community where continuing education courses are taught.
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Academics
Bellevue College has recently added the Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences and Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design. The programs at Bellevue are designed to serve a diverse student body including traditional undergraduate students, as well as those wishing to advance their career opportunities by increasing their education or changing career direction. Many students at Bellevue take their freshmen and sophomore level courses and then transfer to the four-year institution of their choice to complete their bachelor’s degrees.
Bellevue College is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the student body and the Bellevue community. One example of this is the Associate’s degree program in Occupational Life Skills (OLS-Venture), which is a degree program designed for students with learning, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities. In addition, the Disability Resource Center provides accommodation services to any student with a documented disability. Bellevue College serves approximately 600 students with disabilities on an annual basis.
Bellevue College offers a number of flexible options to allow students to complete their education while working around career, family, and other obligations. The continuing education program at Bellevue allows students to enhance their career by taking professional certificate programs in Computer Programming, Database Administration, Information Technology Support, and Project Management. These courses are offered in day and evening sessions many of the certificates can be completed in 6 months.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College offers unique educational opportunities for students age 16 and up whether enrolled in high school or not. The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to take classes free of charge at Bellevue College.
Bellevue College allows students to receive recognition for personal study, certification examinations and work portfolios by offering non-traditional credits. Students can apply non-traditional credits towards up to 25% of the total credits required for a certificate or degree. Non-traditional credits do not count towards the GPA and can’t be used to meet requirements for residency.
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Admissions
Applying for admission to Bellevue College requires submitting an application online and paying the associated fees. Students are also required to take a math and English Skills Assessment prior to registering for classes. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis but students are encouraged to apply early to have the best selection of courses available to them for enrollment.
Some programs at Bellevue College have a selective admission process with specific application dates. These programs include interior design, nursing, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, nuclear Medicine technology, diagnostic ultrasound and fire service. Students interested in these programs should contact the programs directly to understand specific application requirements and dates.
Financial Aid
The Bellevue College Financial Aid Office can assist students with identifying financial aid resources to cover the costs of education. Financial aid options include scholarships, grants, loans and work study options. Because Bellevue students come from a wide range of backgrounds, several additional sources of funding are available. The Student Tuition Easy Pre-Payment Plan, STEPP, allows student to pay tuition in three separate installments prior to the quarter in which the courses are taken. Other available programs include Workforce Education Programs including the Basic Food Employment Training Program, Opportunity Grant, Worker Retraining Program and Work First.
Student Financial Aid Details
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Bellevue College 1233rd for the average student loan amount.
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Bellevue College has both men’s and women’s sports teams including basketball, soccer, tennis and golf. Bellevue competes in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. Athletic grants are available to Bellevue student athletes. The Bellevue College baseball team plays their home games at Courter Field which is one of the top baseball facilities in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to Courter Field, students have access to the recently renovated, 19,000 square-foot gymnasium.
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Additional School Information
Bellevue College encourages students to embrace a culture of diversity and pluralism. The Equity and Pluralism Office, Multicultural Services and Disability Resource Center, provide services to students and faculty to ensure that everyone in the Bellevue College community is welcome to enjoy the full services of the College. The College has taken the additional step of issuing a Pluralism Compact affirming the commitment of the Faculty and Staff to provide an inclusive environment free from harassment and discrimination.
Bellevue College hosts a Living Treasure Celebration each year to honor those who have made advancements in diversity in the Bellevue College community.
Hollywood movie actor Jim Caviezel (“The Passion of the Christ,” “The Count of Monte Cristo,” “The Final Cut”) attended BCC in the late 1980s
Rolling Stone magazine in 1998 named BCC one of ten top community colleges in the nation
Hollywood movie director Stanley Kramer taught film courses at BCC in the early 1980s
BCC’s North Campus building was once the headquarters for a fledgling Microsoft Corporation
Bibliography
Financial Aid. Web. 22 July 2011 <bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/financial>
Unique Programs. Web. 22 July 2011 <bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/academic/nontraditional>
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