Support Students

Purpose: Students who will be absent from course activities due to reasons of faith or conscience may seek reasonable accommodations so that grades are not impacted.

Requests are expected to be made:

• using the online form, Reasonable Accommodations for Reasons of Faith and Conscience,
• within the first two weeks of the course, and
• directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, U307

Relevant Policies:

SB 5166: Providing religious accommodations for postsecondary students, Bellevue responding policy is Policy 2950.

In the event you feel you are being discriminated against based on faith or conscious, you may report your concern.  If you would like more information or explanation, please refer to the procedures outlined in the college’s Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy (1440P).

The Disability Resource Center provides advocacy and classroom accommodations, including specialized materials, technology, and equipment for students with documented disabilities.

Neurodiversity Navigators program provides advocacy, communication support, and cohort educational opportunities to all B.C. students who identify as autistic or neurodivergent.

The Early Learning Center provides affordable, quality childcare to children ages 3 months to 7 years, an on-site Head Start program with resources and classes for parents.

The RISE Learning Institute, a part of the Connected Learning Division, works across Bellevue College and with the surrounding community to provide opportunities for students to learn through experiences, with the goal of helping them identify, articulate, build, and apply strengths.

Multicultural Services provides culturally-sensitive academic and support services to B.C. students. MCS services include: outreach, advising, counseling, cultural events planning, and curriculum & policy development.

Title IX or Title 9, is an office that addresses gender-based discrimination and includes such behaviors as: sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, gender-identity and pregnancy. It also prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes or participates in a complaint.

TRiO provides academic and personal support for eligible students who are first-generation college students, students with low-income, or students with a documented disability. Services include tutoring, study skills, advocacy, laptop computer lending, activities and transfer assistance.

The Veterans Program is designed to assist military service members and their families with financial services, academic planning, college experiences, and career search.

Workforce Education is a program that helps eligible individuals to get skills needed to enter or re-enter the workforce. All training programs include: advising, career planning, connections to additional funding sources, assistance with Financial Aid, and related agencies. Workforce Education services include:

• Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)
• Opportunity Grant
• Worker Retraining
• WorkFirst

Brutus’ Food Pantry provides can and dry foods, hygiene products, and baked goods. It serves all students, faculty and staff on campus.

• Career Connections Center– provides information on interviewing, finding a job, resume writing and cover letter writing.
• Student Programs advertises opportunities on their website.
• Handshake – A job-site platform for you to access jobs, internships, & career events based on your interests & skills.

Bellevue College is committed to helping all students be successful. The Benefits Hub hosts a list of resources that are community-based or government organizations that students can reach out to for support and funding.

Stop by for information to help navigate around campus from student staff at the Student Business Center! They offer campus ID Cards, limited free printing, and can also add funds to your campus printing account. Come see them to purchase Postage stamps, Discounted movie tickets at local theaters, and Campus event tickets.

Bellevue College offers an exclusive Transit Subsidy for students to access the area’s transportation network. Enjoy rides on Metro and Sound Transit, and other Puget Sound modes of transportation.

ORCA Plus Cards can be bought from Student Financial Services Office in U107. The Office of Sustainability can assist you with general transportation and ORCA Card questions in C105 at the Transportation Desk. Click here for a Transportation Map of Bellevue College.

• Scholarships – A site that is continually expanding a list of scholarships and featuring approaching deadlines, please return to the page periodically for updates.
• WASFA – A potential financial aid resource for students that is from Washington state.

The Associated Student Government (ASG) represents your interest and serves within governing committees. These committees influence the direction of college projects and impact the lives of students.

Student Organizations expand your campus experience. The learning outside of the classroom engages cultural activities, volunteering, and social activities. If an organization doesn’t exist, you can create one.