Concurrent Enrollment

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F-1 students can engage in concurrent enrollment, allowing them to take courses at Bellevue College while maintaining their status at their primary institution. Popular with students who need individual classes that are not offered at their primary institution or are on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

  • Your F-1 immigration record (SEVIS) is held and maintained by your institution, not Bellevue College.
  • Your F-1 immigration record will not be transferred to Bellevue College.
  • Concurrent students can enroll in consecutive quarters through in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
  • Students on Optional Practical Training (OPT): Confirm concurrent enrollment rules with your current school. Enroll in fewer than 12 credits at Bellevue College.

Required Steps:

  1. Check Eligibility: Confirm with your current institution that you’re allowed to take classes elsewhere.
  2. Verify Transferability: Ensure that courses taken at Bellevue College will transfer to your current institution.
  3. Review Classes and Prerequisites: Check class availability and prerequisites on the class schedule page.
  4. Apply: Apply to our International Student Portal by our listed dates and deadlines
  5. Get Accepted & Set Up Accounts: Once accepted, create your student accounts promptly.
  6. Clear Prerequisites Early: If you’ve already met a course prerequisite, submit your transcript for clearance.
  7. Know Enrollment Dates: Refer to the Academic Calendar for enrollment and class start dates.

Start Your Application

Apply through our International Student Portal by our listed Dates and Deadlines. 

  • New applicants: Scroll to the bottom of the portal page and click “New User.” Save your email and password.

Concurrent admission will be available as an option in our application process under the question “Type of Requested Admission“ choose “3. Concurrent Enrollment Student“.

  1. Completed online application form (name, contact information, etc.)
  2. Transcripts from the last institution attended (name, classes, grades)
  3. Copy of F-1 visa page
  4. Copy of current signed I-20 form or DS-2019
  5. Most recent I-94 document (available at i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
  6. Photo or copy of a valid passport photo page
  7. Valid proof of English language proficiency
  8. $50 USD non-refundable application fee paid online
  9. Concurrent Eligibility Agreement
    • Maintain your F-1 status
    • Follow your current institution’s concurrent enrollment rules
    • Direct questions to your current institutions international advisor
    • Bellevue College will add a health insurance fee upon registration; to waive or refund it, contact ie@bellevuecollege.edu by the first day of classes.
  10. Digitally signed signature document
  11. Click ‘Submit Application’ at the top of the page to have your application reviewed.

Students must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal if they are underage (16 or 17):

  • Students must be at least 16 years old by the first day of classes
  • A completed and signed Limited Power-of-Attorney for Healthcare Purpose form
  • A completed and signed Attorney-in-Fact form
  • Underage students who have already graduated from a high school in their home country and seek direct admission to the college level program must submit proof of high school completion (e.g., diploma, IGCSE, O-level exam results, or an expected graduation letter from a school official).

Need Help? Have Questions? Make an Appointment!

Or email us at ie@bellevuecollege.edu

Student must meet one of the following for direct entry to college-level classes.

  • 95 with a Production Score of 75 or higher
  • Incoming college-level students will receive automatic placement into either English 93 or English 101. Students must still enroll in their placement level class.
  • More information about Duolingo English Test

  • Overall score of 6.0 with all sub-scores 5.5 or higher
  • More information about Academic IELTS

  • 61 (iBT) or 500 (PBT)
  • More information about TOEFL
  • TOEFL has released a new scoring system as of January 21, 2026 and Bellevue College is currently in the process of creating our score equivalences. TOEFL test takers will receive two styles of scores when they receive their results: one from the new 1 to 6 scale, and one from the 0 to 120 scale. The former 1 to 120 scale will be included in TOEFL test results until January 21, 2028, and will continue to be the default scoring scale at Bellevue College until we determine the equivalency. Please reach out to ie@bellevuecollege.edu if you have any questions on the TOEFL scoring system or how to submit your new TOEFL scores to us.

With a grade of “C-“

A valid placement result from another college into the equivalent of BC’s English 101

  • Successful completion of Advanced (C1) level at Kaplan.
  • Successful completion of Level 6 at California Language Academy.
  • Successful completion of Advanced (C1-1) level at EF International Language Schools, Inc.

  • If SAT or ACT taken within the last five years or PSAT taken within the last two years
  • SAT or PSAT Reading/Writing score of 480 or higher
  • ACT Composite score of 22 or higher

  • 3 (places into English 101 at BC(*))
  • (*) Official exam result issued by the testing company is required for the placement into English 101.
  • More information about Smarter Balanced ELA

  • 4 (places into English 101 at BC(*))
  • (*) Official exam result issued by the testing company is required for the placement into English 101.
  • More information about the IB International Baccalaureate

Successful completion of the advance 5 with a passing grade (a verification letter from the school official is required) (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Two years of regular English courses (non-ESL) in a U.S. high school or international school with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

If your citizenship is from one of the countries listed below, please submit your passport to the “English Proficiency” section of the application in addition to the passport section.

1. Anguilla, 2. Antigua and Barbuda, 3. Australia, 4. Bahamas, 5. Barbados, 6. Belize, 7. Bermuda, 8. Botswana, 9. British Virgin Islands,10. Cameroon, 11. Canada (except Quebec), 12. Cayman Islands, 13. Dominica, 14. England, 15. Fiji, 16. The Gambia, 17. Ghana, 18. Gibraltar, 19. Grenada, 20. Guyana, 21. Ireland, Northern, 22. Ireland, Republic of, 23. Jamaica, 24. Kenya, 25. Lesotho, 26. Liberia, 27. Malawi, 28. Malta, 29. Mauritius, 30. Montserrat, 31. Namibia, 32. New Zealand, 33. Nigeria, 34. Papua New Guinea, 35. Scotland, 36. Seychelles, 37. Sierra Leone, 38. Singapore, 39. Solomon Islands, 40. South Africa, 41. St. Kitts and Nevis, 42. St. Lucia, 43. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 44. Swaziland, 45. Tanzania, 46. Tonga, 47. Trinidad and Tobago, 48. Turks and Caicos Islands, 49. Uganda, 50. United Kingdom, 51. Vanuatu, 52. Wales, 53. Zambia, 54. Zimbabwe

Calculate your Tuition Rates by Year, Credits, Course Type, and Residency Status

  • Select your year of study
  • Select the class division
    • Lower Division Courses (299 & below)
    • Upper Division Courses (300 & above)
  • F-1 students use the non-resident rate
  • Calculate by the number of credits you plan to take

Last Updated June 10, 2026