Step 1) University Engineering Department Requirements
Research and gather information from the engineering department(s) and transfer university(ies) of your interest.
Obtain:
- Transfer admission entry prerequisites
- Graduation requirements
- Course equivalency to Bellevue College information
- Graduation requirements
- Transfer application deadline dates
(See: Engineering Universities in Washington State for links to local institutions)
Complete this step, even if you are undecided. The data will provide a good overview of the four year degree and assist in determining an engineering field of interest.
Step 2) Bellevue College Engineering Pathways
Review Engineering Pathways for an overview of degrees and courses at Bellevue College and how they relate to various engineering majors/fields.
Step 3) Getting Started at Bellevue College
Apply for General Admission.
Review and complete English and Math Placement requirements. (Visit: Placement and Testing Services) Prerequisites are enforced for courses up to MATH& 151 and ENGL& 101.
CHEM& 161 prerequisite and placement exam info may be found here: CHEM& 161 Prerequisites.
Use Online Prerequisite Clearing Process to have previous college transcripts evaluated for meeting Bellevue College course registration prerequisites.
Use Transfer Credits to BC to have — previous college transcripts or AP, IB, and A-Level Exam scores — officially evaluated to equivalent BC course credits.
Other resources: Financial Aid and Scholarships, Parking Info, Academic Calendar
Use, STEM Pathway Advising, to Schedule an advising appointment for Engineering Transfer.
Step 4) Register for Courses
Last Updated May 28, 2026