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Earn College Credit in High School

Cut down on the time and money it takes to earn a college degree! The Bellevue College in the High School program allows high school students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to take college-level courses right in their high school and to earn both high school and college credit. After high school graduation, apply the credit toward a two-or-four-year degree at Bellevue College or any other Washington State public 2- or 4-year college or university.

IMPORTANT: The grade you receive for a college in the high school course becomes part of your official college transcript! Please pay attention to drop and withdrawal deadlines on the “Key Dates and Deadlines”; the link is in the menu on the upper left side of this page.

Student Welcome Video,

CHS: The Process, a quick overview of the College in the High School Processes

• Student Handbook [PDF] The handbook contains information about
  • Considerations When Earning College Credit in High School
  • BCHS Program Policies, Student Rights & Responsibilities
  • Resources Available to BCHS Students
• Key Dates & Deadlines 
• Apply for Admission
• Enroll (sign-up) for BCHS Classes 
• College in the High School Course Offerings
• Student Resources
• Academic Success Center
• Advising and Education Planning for Running Start and BCHS Students
• Education and Career Pathways
• Placement and Prerequisites
• Dual Credit Program Comparison
• Grades and Transcripts
• Transferring BCHS Credits: Course Equivalencies at Other Institutions
  • Transfer Rights & Responsibilities in Washington State

Last Updated February 20, 2025