New Student Orientation

Students that have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution are exempt from NSO and NSE.

Email orientation@bellevuecollege.edu to request to be exempt. Include the following:

• First and Last Name
• ctcLink ID number
• Attach an unofficial college transcript
  • Unofficial transcripts must show that the degree was awarded and the date it was conferred
  • Diplomas will not be accepted

Students accepted to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at Bellevue College are exempt from NSO and NSE.

Students enrolled in the Basic and Transitional Studies (BATS) program are exempt from NSO and NSE.

To learn more about the program, visit the Basic and Transitional Studies (BATS) website.

Student enrolled in the Career Education Options (CEO) program are exempt from NSO and NSE.

To learn more about the program contact 425-564-2026 or visit the Career Education Options website.

Students enrolled in the College in the High School (CHS) program at Bellevue College are exempt from NSO and NSE.

To learn more about the program contact CiHS@bellevuecollege.edu or visit the College in the High School website.

International Students (F-1 visa holders) are required to attend an in-person New Student Orientation session through the International Education department.

To learn more about the program contact ie@bellevuecollege.edu or visit the International Education website.

Students enrolled in the Neurodiversity Navigators (NdN) program are required to complete:

1. Neurodiversity Navigators New Student Orientation (NSO)
2. Followed by a New Student Enrollment (NSE) meeting

You can find more information on the Application Steps page, at Step 4.

To learn more about the program, visit the Neurodiversity Navigators website.

What is a Non-Award/Non-Degree Seeking Student?

Non-Award/Non-Degree Seeking students do not plan to earn a degree or certificate at Bellevue College. Their goal is to enroll for classes for personal development or to transfer a few classes to another college/university.

You can update your degree on the system by completing the Change Major/Program of Study Request and selecting “Non-Award/Non-Degree Seeking.” The request will be processed within three to four weeks.

A returning student has previously attended Bellevue College and completed a minimum of one 100-level course with a passing grade.

Email orientation@bellevuecollege.edu to request to be exempt. Include the following:

• First and Last Name
• ctcLink ID number

If you attended Bellevue College prior to Fall 2015, then you will need to Submit an Online Help Request Ticket to connect with Enrollment Services or call 425-270-8022 (option 1).

If you have not taken classes for at least two years, you will need to submit a new application [link opens in a new window]. If it has been less than two years but more than four quarters since you last took classes, you can submit a request for Term Activation. Students returning after not taking classes for four or more quarters enroll during the open enrollment period.

Check the Academic Calendar for open enrollment dates for each quarter.

Students enrolled in the Running Start (RS) program are required to sign up for the Running Start New Student Orientation (NSO-HSP) [link opens in a new window] course on Canvas.

To learn more about the program contact 425-564-2026 or visit the Running Start website.

A visiting student is currently enrolled at another college and is planning to only take a few classes at Bellevue College to transfer back to their college (home school). A visiting student does not plan to earn a degree or certificate at Bellevue College.

When completing the Bellevue College application, select “Non-Award/Non-Degree Seeking.”

Email orientation@bellevuecollege.edu to request to be exempt. Include the following:

• First and Last Name
• ctcLink ID number
• Forward the confirmation page that you’ve recently submitted the Change Major/Program of Study Request and selected the “Non-Award/Non-Degree Seeking” option.