How to Apply

If you are a first time BC student or a previous BC student who is returning to the college after four or more quarters, you must apply to the college first. Current BC students may skip Step 1 and start at Step 2.

• Visit the Washington State Community and Technical College Web Admissions Center. Follow the Quick Start Instructions provided on the site.  Make sure to complete the application process by clicking on the Submit Button located at the bottom of the college listing of choices.
• Allow 1-3 business days for the Welcome Center to process your application. We send you a Welcome Letter email with instructions for your next steps.
• The college places a $66 admission/placement fee on your account at the time we process your application. You pay this fee at the time you pay your first quarter tuition. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.
• For more information about General Admissions at Bellevue College, visit the admissions page.

Please have the following items ready for submission with your Health & Wellness Bachelors of Applied Science application.

• Unofficial transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges attended demonstrating completion of the prerequisite courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
• Personal Essay (no more than 500 words) Describe an experience (volunteer or paid) that contributed to your interest in the field of health and wellness.
• Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity.
• Volunteer/Community Service: Students will need at least 50 hours of community service to be competitive. Please have the following information ready to submit in your application: Organization name, position title, total hours worked, duties/tasks, start and end date worked.
• Two letters of recommendation, from someone who personally knows your work, such as your current or past supervisor, instructor, advisor, or volunteer coordinator discussing your contributions to your work place and how they believe you will benefit from completion of the BAS program. You will input your recommenders’ contact information on the application and then they will receive an email to complete a recommendation on your behalf.  
• Application payment will be accepted at the time of completion. Please have your form of payment prior to beginning the application. The application fee is $50.

General Orientation – If you are a new student to Bellevue College complete the New Student Intake form and the BC New Student Orientation online or in person. This orientation will go over general information including how to register classes, resources on campus, and a virtual tour. 

Health Promotion and Education Application Decision – You will be notified by our program via email when a decision has been made about your application. It may take us several weeks to review your application but we will review applications submitted by the priority deadline first. After we complete our review, you will then be given further instructions and information on the next steps to take.

Meeting with Program Manager – Admitted students that accept their seat will be required to meet virtually with the program manager to go over an education plan and the courses taken in the first quarter of the program.

Health Promotion and Education Orientation – Once you have been admitted you will be invited to attend a new student orientation for our program. The orientation will be held in-person in early September. All admitted students will be contacted and given additional details. This orientation will be a way for you to connect early on with your peers, faculty, staff, and learn more about what to expect in your next few years in our program.