Academic Advising

Academic advisors can help current and prospective students in a variety of ways. They are here for more than course planning, working to support your educational and personal success at BC and beyond. Some of the services provided:

  • Exploring different concentrations and career options
  • Reviewing unofficial transcripts for transfer credit
  • Selecting classes to take for the next quarter
  • Creating an academic plan to complete your degree
  • Helping you find available resources
  • Advising application and registration processes
  • Understanding Bellevue College policies and procedures

Academic Advising Website


Preparing for Your Academic Advising Appointment

Before

  • Schedule an advising appointment in advance or same-day, and in-person or over the phone.
  • If you need to cancel an appointment, please let your advisor know as soon as possible.
  • If you have transcripts you need reviewed, please email to your advisor prior to meeting.
  • Participate in your own research and planning

Day Of

  • Arrive on time and be ready to engage.
  • Both you and your advisor will play an active role during this appointment.

Please Bring

  • Necessary paperwork such as transcripts, forms, degree worksheets.
  • Goal of advising appointment and what you would like to accomplish.
  • Any research you have done.
  • A list of questions. Your advisor may ask you questions in return to clarify and better understand your goals, aspirations, and needs.
  • A notebook or laptop to take notes.

What to Expect During Your Advising Appointment

During your appointment you may be asked questions about:

Orange arrow with overlaying text that reads: Your program of study
  • Are you completing as associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or a certificate? 
  • Do you have a specific program or concentration in mind? 
  • Do you have any outside credits you would like to transfer in? 
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  • What are your long-term academic goals? 
  • What types of jobs are you looking at pursuing with this degree? 
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  • Are you planning on being a full-time or part-time student?
  • Are there additional things we need to be aware of as we create an educational plan for you (i.e. Running Start, Financial Aid recipient, non-Washington state resident, international student, veteran)? 
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  • How is the current quarter going? 
  • How is your academic progress?
  • Are there any challenges you are facing? 
  • If you share that you are having a rough time, we may share campus resources and ask questions about support systems you have in place to help, etc. 

Last Updated October 4, 2026