Admitted Students
Congratulations on taking the steps to start achieving your goals and dreams. As one of our newest Bulldogs, you are welcome here.
Congratulations and Welcome to BC!
We’re happy that you’ve chosen BC to assist you with achieving your goals and dreams.
We invite you to follow BC’s Bulldog Trail to student success: Explore, Connect, Engage, Learn, Achieve, and Thrive.
Each student reaches their academic and career goals through an intentionally-designed college experience that reflects quality, creativity, and equity.
Now that you’ve completed your application to BC, follow this 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 BC email from Enrollment@BellevueCollege.edu 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.
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.
There are two different ways to to attend:- On-Campus or Live Stream
- Online – Go at your own pace (please note it may take 1-2 business days to process request)
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.
- If you plan to use Financial Aid, see the information on Financial Aid offers.
Explore
Now that you’re a new BC student, you’ll want to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) and explore the support services available to you. Counselors help you navigate life’s hurdles. Our campus fosters a culture of inclusion that respects and values you.
Connect
To get ready for Day One as a BC student, you’ll fill out an Intake Form, enroll in classes and meet with an advisor. Advisors guide you in exploring Pathways that will launch you toward fulfilling your goals at BC and beyond.
Engage
Your first three quarters at BC are exciting times. You’ll take First Year Seminar and work with your advisor to choose a Pathway and make an Education Plan. You’ll also complete your ENGL/MATH requirements.
Learn, Achieve and Thrive
In your 4th quarter and beyond, you’ll continue to connect with faculty and peer educators.
We have support systems like Early Alert to help you keep on track. Advisors will help you transfer
to a 4-year institution or launch a career search. After graduation, we look forward to our lifelong connection with you as a BC alumni.