Begin Your Bachelor’s Degree Journey: Transfer Associate Degrees (2+2 Model)
Start your bachelor’s degree by completing the first two years at Bellevue College. Focus on general education and pre-major courses, then transfer to a university anywhere in the U.S. to finish the remaining two years and earn your bachelor’s degree. Duration: Typically 2 years, though it may vary depending on the specific program.
The following programs are eligible for I-20 issuance for both current and future F-1 students.
- Arts and Science – Transfer Associate
- Anthropology • Art, • Chemistry • Communication Studies • Cultural & Ethnic Studies • Gender Studies • Geography • History • International Studies • Life Science • Math • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Sustainability • Theatre Arts • World Languages
- Computer Science Focus track for the BS – Computer Science
- Pre-Nursing Focus track for the ADN- Nursing then BSN- Nursing
- Business – Transfer Associate
- Math Education – Transfer Associate
- Music – Transfer Associate
- Biology, Chemistry, Environmental & Earth Science – Transfer Associate, Science Track 1
- Engineering: Chemical and Bio – Transfer Associate, Science Track 2
- Engineering: Civil and Mechanical – Transfer Associate, Science Track 2
- Engineering: Electrical and Computer – Transfer Associate, Science Track 2
- Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, General Engineering – Transfer Associate, Science Track 2
Last updated: April 2025. Offerings and eligibility are subject to change
Students can request a conditional admissions letter for one school from the list above when they apply to Bellevue College.
Admission is not guaranteed, students must meet the conditions listed in their acceptance letter and meet application deadlines. Conditional admission to an institution does not include admission to a selective admission program.
- Arizona State University
- California State University San Marcos
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- Gonzaga University
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Johnson & Wales University
- San Francisco State University
- Seattle University
- University of California, Riverside* (General Welcome Letter)
- University of Idaho
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of Washington, Bothell
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
For Career-Focused Students: Professional and Technical Associate Programs
Begin your specialized education at Bellevue College with our professional and technical associate programs. These programs generally lead directly into one of our bachelor’s programs, allowing completion of an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in 4 years.
The following programs are eligible for I-20 issuance for both current and future F-1 students.
- Accounting – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Applied Accounting
- Allied Health – Associate
- Business Management – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Business Management & Technology
- Business Analysis and Technology – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Data Management and Analysis, Business Intelligence
- or tracks into the BAS – Data Management and Analysis, Data Analytics
- or tracks into the BAS – Data Management and Analysis, Data Engineering
- Criminal Justice – Associate
- Digital Marketing – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Digital Marketing
- Digital Media Arts – Associate
- Information Systems – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Cybersecurity
- Interior Studies – Associate
- Tracks into the BAA – Interior Design
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science – Associate
- Marketing Management – Associate
- Molecular Sciences Technician – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Molecular Biosciences
- Software Development – Associate
- Tracks into the BAS – Software Development, Application Development
- or tracks into the BAS – Software Development, Artificial Intelligence
Last updated: April 2025. Offerings and eligibility are subject to change
Credit Enrollment for F-1 International Students:
- Requirement: Enroll in at least 12 credits per quarter.
- Academic Year Structure: Three required quarters—fall, winter, and spring.
Quarter Length:
- Fall, Winter, Spring: Approximately 11 weeks each.
- Summer: About 8 weeks. Note that the amount of material covered is equivalent to other quarters.
Please note that some programs have a separate admissions application specific to the program. If you have questions about this, please email ie@bellevuecollege.edu.
Apply through the International Student Portal (click here) by our due dates (click here).
New applicants should click “New User” at the bottom of the portal page and save their email and password.
- Completed online application form (name, contact information, etc.)
- Transcripts from the last institution attended (name, classes, grades)
- Photo or copy of a valid passport photo page
- Valid proof of English language proficiency
- We accept TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and more. Click here to see all accepted proofs
- Bank statement dated within the last 6 months, showing at least $29,583 USD
- Click here to view an Estimate of Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses.
- If the bank statement is not in the student’s name, a Financial Responsibility Form (click here) must be submitted
- $50 USD non-refundable application fee paid online
- Digitally signed signature document
- Click ‘Submit Application’ at the top of the page to have your application reviewed.
Students who are underage (16 or 17) must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal:
- 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).
Students transferring from another U.S. institution must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal:
- F-1 visa page
- Current I-20 form
- Most recent I-94 document (i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
- Online Transfer Eligibility Form (complete in the International Student Portal)
Submit a completed application at least two weeks before your grace period ends.
Students must submit additional documents to the International Student Portal for each dependent:
- A copy of each F-2 dependent’s passport photo page (showing expiration date).
- Add $5,000 USD per dependent to the bank statement.
Acceptance packets can be emailed for free or mailed internationally at the student’s expense. To use express mail, pay via eShipGlobal and upload the air bill with full mailing address to the International Student Portal.
Or email us at ie@bellevuecollege.edu
- 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
- A grade of “A-” in Integrated Skills 5 and “B-” in all other courses taken that quarter
- More information about the BC’s Intensive English program – Level Description
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.
- A “C” or higher in English
- More information about Cambridge IGCSE Subjects
- More information about Cambridge O-Level Subjects
- 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 AP English Language or Literature/Composition
- 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
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Last Updated June 16, 2025