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Thousands of students like you choose Bellevue College for their transfer degree. Graduates have been accepted at colleges and universities nationwide.

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Start a Degree with Outstanding Value

Save money on your general education requirements that can be applied to many bachelor degree programs in Washington state.

We’re an open admissions college, so it’s easy to get started. Bellevue College welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including non-English speakers.

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Transfer with Confidence

In Washington, community college credits earned through the Direct Transfer Agreement and Associate of Science transfer degree are designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all public four-year colleges and universities in-state, and many private schools. Some programs for specific majors, including nursing and business, also have transfer agreements with four-year colleges.

Popular universities our students transfer to:

University of Washington
Washington State University
Western Washington University

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Best Associate Degree Colleges

BC is in the top 15% nationwide for best associate degree colleges.

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Student Transfers

We transfer more students to four-year institutions than any other college in Washington state.

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$167,895 in Grants & Scholarships

42% of students who applied received a BC grant or scholarship, totaling more than $167K.

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From Bellevue College to Harvard

“Stephanie Brommer’s anthropology course during my first quarter at Bellevue College forever changed my perception of humanity and the world around us. I was able to take unique and distinctive ideas from cultural anthropology, and draw parallels as to how they relate to the world of economics, which is what I currently study at Harvard.”

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Choose From Six Transfer Associate Degrees

Transfer to 23 potential destinations in Washington state, supported by transfer agreements that let you earn a general—or more specific—transfer degree. Your advisor can help you determine which option is best.

Transfer Degree Options
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Associate in Arts and Sciences, Direct Transfer Agreement

Our most popular transfer associate degree. Accepted at 19 Washington state four-year institutions.

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Associate in Business, Direct Transfer Agreement / MRP

A great choice for students who want to apply to a competitive business school. Accepted at 14 Washington state four-year institutions.

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Associate of Science, Track 1: Biological, Environmental / Resources, Chemistry, Earth Sciences

A transfer associate degree for students who want to work in the sciences. Accepted at 13 Washington state four-year institutions.

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Associate of Science, Track 2: Engineering MRP

A transfer associate degree for students who want to work in engineering. Accepted at 9 Washington state four-year institutions.

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Associate in Math Education, Direct Transfer Agreement/MRP

A transfer associate degree for future math educators.

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Associate in Music, Direct Transfer Agreement/MRP

A transfer associate degree for those interested in music.

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