Admissions

Degree Requirements
Completion of all required courses as shown in the BS Computer Science Degree Completion Worksheet.
In addition to eligibility requirements, students must also achieve the following:

  • Complete 180 credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and minimum GPA of 2.0 for each individual core course (including transferred credits) in all core program courses.
  • At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at Bellevue College, of which 30 credits must be upper division.
  • Courses may be subject to minimum grade requirements and prerequisites. Check online at www.bellevuecollege.edu/classes/all/.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements

Freshman
Must be qualified to enroll in the following courses:

  • MATH& 151 Calculus I: Placement by assessment or MATH& 142 with a C- or better, or AP score of 2 or higher on AB or BC exam.
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I: Placement by assessment or ENGL 092 or ENGL 093 with C- or better.

Transfer Students
Must complete each prerequisite with a minimum of 2.0 grade.

  • MATH& 151 or equivalent credits.
  • MATH& 152 or equivalent credits.
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I.
  • CS 210
  • CS 211
  • 5-6 credits of either PHYS 121, Biology with lab or Chemistry with lab.

Note: SAT or ACT scores are required only for applicants with fewer than 40 transferable college credits.  

The Department of Computer Science accepts post-baccalaureate applications.

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR)
All applicants (first year and transfer) must complete a minimum level of preparation prior to applying for admissions into Computer Science. Completion in six subject areas: English, Mathematics, Social Sciences/Social Studies, World Languages, Lab Science, Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative, and Arts. These minimum academic subject areas are set by the Washington Student Achievement Council. Most applicants have completed these requirements in high school or through college course work.
Note: One credit in high school is equivalent to a full year course. A 5 credit class in college is equivalent to one high school credit.
English Language Proficiency
All international applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency as defined by the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives by the application deadline. See www.bellevuecollege.edu/oiegi for details.
Admission Process

The Department of Computer Science offers first-year and transfer student admissions once a year.  Admission into the Bachelor of Computer Science degree is competitive and completion of the minimum prerequisites does not guarantee admissions into the major.

Student who apply by June 30th will be notified to their BC email account in mid-July.  The faculty will accept applications for Fall 2021 admissions for First-Year and Transfer Students until June 30, 2021.

Step 1:Apply to Bellevue College for General Admission
If you are not currently enrolled as a BC student or previous BC student who is returning to the college after 4 or more quarters, you must apply to the college for general admission. Current BC students may skip Step 1 and start at Step 2Go to: www.bellevuecollege.edu/admissions/apply/general/
Note: Once you receive your Student ID# then you may proceed to Step 2.
Step 2:Complete the CS application Form for Fall 2021.  The link to the form opens here on March 24, 2021.

Note: Plan ahead and have the following items ready to upload into the application.

  • Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended (upload your high school transcript; transcripts from any college or universities attended)
  • Personal Statement and Diversity Statement for the faculty to review. (Students are encouraged to write their personal statement ahead of time and visit the writing center for feedback on their essays.)

Personal Statement Prompt
Write a brief personal statement that will give the departmental admissions committee a better understanding of your motivation and interest in computer science. You may wish to describe your experiences (i.e. work, research, leadership, or extracurricular) that have been important to you and future career interests.

Diversity Prompt
Bellevue College strives to create a vibrant campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. Describe how your education, philosophy, experiences or background brings a broad perspective to the college and computer science classroom?

Optional statement
Describe any personal challenges you have faced and explain how they have affected your education and what you did to address them. Discuss any unusual circumstances that may contribute to a better understanding of your record

Optional document
Resume (optional)

  • Nonrefundable application fee of $75.00
  • Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended (all applicants must include a high school transcript; transcripts from any college or universities attended)
  • SAT/ACT scores required only for first year applicants
Step 3:Submit official transcripts

Submit official transcripts to the BC Evaluations Office at:

Bellevue College
Evaluation’s Office
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Step 4:Departmental notification
Departmental notification will be sent to your BC email address in mid-July for student who applied by June 30th.  Fall registration for new students admitted into the program begins in mid-July.

Last Updated August 21, 2020