Public Disclosure
Bellevue College makes the following important information available to the general public, as required by state and federal laws and/or college policy.
You can follow the links to get more detail on any of these topics. If you prefer to get the information in paper format, contact the office listed. You can also view all of our college policies and procedures online.
Accreditation
Bellevue College is accredited as a baccalaureate degree-granting institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2019.
NW Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Ave. NW, Suite 100
Redmond WA 98052
www.nwccu.org
Affirmation of Inclusion
Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect.
AIDS/HIV Information
For information about the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the prevention of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), go to the following websites or contact the Counseling Center in the Student Services Building.
More information is available at the following websites:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Toll Free Health Hotlines
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- NIH Information Lines
Campus Maps
For information on campus buildings, facilities, and maps to the various campus locations, please visit the Bellevue College Campus Maps site.
Costs of Attending Bellevue College
Current information about current tuition rates, student fees, tuition & fee waivers, and the college’s policies on refunds is online at www.bellevuecollege.edu/tuition. This information (along with cost estimates for books, school supplies, housing, and transportation) is also published annually in the BC Course Catalog, available at the BC Bookstore. For more details, contact the Financial Aid Office, on the first floor of the Student Services Building or by phone at (425) 564-2227.
Degree and Certificate Programs Available at Bellevue College
Bellevue College offers a wide variety of degree and certificate programs which help prepare students either to transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities or to enter a professional/technical field. General studies and non-credit Continuing Education programs are also available.
Go to our Course Catalog archives page to download PDF versions of the this year’s and previous years’ Course Catalogs. Details about degrees and certificates are also available from the Educational Planning and Transfer Center, upstairs in the Student Service Building.
Directory – Staff & Faculty
Contact information for all BC departments and staff can be located at our online directory.
Disability Access
Visitors and General Public
Bellevue College facilities are barrier-free. If reasonable accommodation is needed to visit, please contact Disability Resource Center at 425-564-2498 (TTY line 425-564-6189) at least four weeks before the anticipated need.
Accommodations and Support Services for Students with Disabilities; Nondiscrimination
Bellevue College facilities are barrier-free. If reasonable accommodation is needed to visit, please contact Disability Support Services at least four weeks before the anticipated need.
BC’s Disability Resource Center provides classroom accommodations and advocacy for eligible students who have disabilities. Appropriate accommodations are authorized when a student requests them and completes the mandated intake procedures. As a part of the process, students must submit documentation of the disabling conditions before DSS can authorize and arrange auxiliary aids or academic adjustments for classes. For more information, visit DSS in room B132, call 425-564-2498 (TTY line 425-564-6189), or go to http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc or to our Accessibility information page.
BC does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Any student who feels he/she has been discriminated against on the basis of disability may file a complaint according to the established campus policies and procedures or may contact one of the following agencies:
- Department of Education
915 Second Avenue
Seattle WA 98174
206-220-7900
National website: http://www.ed.gov/ocr/ - Washington State Human Rights Commission
1151 Third Avenue, Suite 921
Seattle WA 98101
206-464-6500, TTY 206-587-5168
Statewide website: https://www.hum.wa.gov/
Drug-Free Schools and Campuses
BC intends to provide a drug-free, healthful, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform his/her assigned duties, and each student is expected to be in an appropriate mental and physical condition to participate fully in the learning process. Using, possessing, delivering, selling (as defined in RCW 69.04.005 as now law or hereafter amended) or being under the influence of alcohol, legend drugs, including anabolic steroids, androgens, or human growth hormones (as defined by RCW 69.41.010 and RCW 69.41.300) or any other controlled substance (as defined in RCW 69.50.101 as now law or hereafter amended), except upon valid prescription or order of a practitioner, is prohibited.
View the complete policy on maintaining a drug-free campus and workplace, including disciplinary actions.
Employees are encouraged to seek help from the Employee Assistance Program; go to Human Resources in Room A101 for contact information. Students who feel they might have a problem with drug and/or alcohol are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center, room B234, phone (425) 564-2212.
Enrollment Policies
Complete information about:
- Admissions and Enrollment
- Residency
- Withdrawal from Classes and Incomplete Grades
- Refunds
- Exams
- Grades
- Academic Standards
- Repeating Courses
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital or family status; sexual orientation including gender identity or expression; age; religion; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or veteran status in the educational programs and activities which it operates. BC is prohibited from discriminating in such a manner by college policy and by state and federal law. All college personnel and persons, vendors, and organizations with whom the college does business are required to comply with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations designed to promote affirmative action and equal opportunity. [BC Policy 4150].
Equity in Athletics
Bellevue College reports annually to the federal Department of Education concerning the number of male and female student athletes, support for men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, financial aid available for male and female student athletes, etc.
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA); Disclosure of Student Information
Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”), establishes that the education records of students attending or having attended the college are confidential and can be released only with written permission from the student. FERPA also authorizes the college to release so-called “directory information” without that prior written permission.
The primary rights of students under FERPA are:
- to inspect and review their education records;
- to request correction or amendment of their education records;
- to have some control over disclosure of information from their education records.
BC has designated the following as “directory information” which may be disclosed without prior written consent unless the student notifies the college in writing by September 15 of the academic year:
- Student’s name;
- Student’s campus e-mail address;
- Degrees or certificates awarded;
- Dates of attendance at BC;
- Athletic statistics;
- Scholarships received;
- Membership or office held in student government or honor society;
- Part-time or full-time student status;
- Previous schools attended.
BC has adopted comprehensive policies and procedures to implement the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and protect the confidentiality of student information. For questions, more detail, or the steps to take to request inspection and/or correction of education records, contact the Dean of Student Services, room B125, phone (425) 564-2205.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to BC students from a variety of state, federal, and private sources and may include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study employment. Applying for financial aid is a lengthy process and students are encouraged to apply early. Information about types of aid, eligibility requirements, satisfactory academic progress, and how to apply are available on the Financial Aid website and at Student Central on the first floor of the Student Service Building. Students with issues, questions or concerns can also submit an online ticket request for assistance.
Financial Report (Annual, 2023)
The audited financial statements for Bellevue College are intended to present the college’s financial position, revenues, expenses, and changes in net position, and cash flows of the college and its discretely presented component unit in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
General Educational Development (GED)
BC offers courses to prepare students for the four-subject GED exam. The GED exam is available at BC for $30 per subject. Those who successfully complete the test will earn a certificate of General Educational Development.
Graduation Rates
Federal Graduation Rate Survey Information for Bellevue College Fall 2003 cohort of 519 students:
- Combined transfer out/completion/graduation rate within three years: 53.9%
- GRS completion or graduation rate: 26.0% (within three years); 31.8% (within four years)GRS transfer-out rate: 27.9% (non-completers); 45.7% (completers and non-completers)
- Students still enrolled after four years: 15.0%
BC provides this information pursuant to the federal Student Right to Know Act so that prospective students can make informed decisions about colleges they might wish to attend. The federal Graduation Rate Survey definitions pertain to a very small group of BC students: new students attending full time, with degree or certificate intentions, without prior college experience. For help in interpreting these data, contact the Office of Institutional Research, (425) 564-3152.
HB 1795 Disclosure
RCW 28B.15.0681(5)(a) and (b) requires that institutions of higher education provide certain information to all undergraduate resident students.
5a) Fiscal Year 2023 Sources of Institutional Revenue:
- State: $55,689,273
- Grants & Contracts: $32,033,295
- Local: $3,435,578
- Tuition: $21,808,668
- Total: $112,966,814
5b) Tuition revenue
As defined by RCW 28B.15.020, includes the Building Fee and the Operating Fee. Building Fee revenue is appropriated by the legislature specifically for buildings, equipment, maintenance and other capital projects. The list below shows the major activities supported by Operating fees revenue in fiscal year 2023.
- Instruction: $10,226,730
- Primary Academic Support: $1,067,044
- Library: $587,353
- Student Services: $1,912,522
- Institutional Support: $5,826,771
- Plant Operations: $2,188,249
- Total: $21,808,669
Limitation of Liability
The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of earnings or profits.
Request for Public Records
As a state agency, we are subject to the provisions of the Washington state public disclosure laws (RCW 42.56) governing access to public records and will respond accordingly. There may be exemptions to disclosure that may prohibit the college from releasing certain documents. The College will provide a brief explanation for any exemption to disclosure.
Privacy Notice
The privacy notice addresses collection, use and security of and access to information that may be obtained through use of the Bellevue College website. This notice covers the following topics:
- Information Collected and How It’s Used
- Personal Information and Choice
- Public Access to Information
- Nondisclosure of Certain Personal Information
- Review and Correction of Personally Identifiable Information
- Cookies
- Security
- Disclaimer
- Contact Information
Security and Fire Safety Information
BC is committed to assisting all members of the BC community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security, personal safety, including topics such as, crime prevention, law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and disciplinary procedures is available on Public Safety’s Jean Clery resource page.
This information is required by law and is provided by the BC Public Safety Department. If you would like a printed copy containing this information, you can contact a representative of the Public Safety Department at B132 or by phone at (425) 466-9365.
Smoking on Campus
In accordance with the Washington Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985 (RCW 70.160) and in recognition of the executive order establishing the Governor’s Policy on Smoking in State Facilities, it shall be the policy of Bellevue College to limit smoking and tobacco use on campus as follows [BC Policy #6350]:
- Smoking and tobacco use are permitted only in designated locations. Administrative Services will designate locations outside the campus courtyard on the main campus.
- Smoking and tobacco use shall not be permitted in college vehicles.
The college provides signage on main campus to inform people of the policy. Signs and ashcans are placed at the main pedestrian entrances to campus. A map showing the designated smoking and tobacco use areas is available from Campus Operations or on our main campus map.
State Support for Higher Education
Through Opportunity Pathways, Washington State provides a variety of financial aid programs to help students and their families pay for college. Pursuant to RCW 28B.15.0681, the approximate level of state support received by students is being provided to the colleges for your use.
The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2016-17 academic year is $7,524. Students pay an average of $3,056 in tuition toward this cost.
The remaining $4,468 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.
Resident Undergraduate | |
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Total Instructional Support Per Student FTE | $7,524 |
Operating Fee (tuition)* | $3,056 |
Net State Support per Student FTE** | $4,468 |
* Operating Fee amount is based on the full-time equivalent operating fee for lower division classes.
** The Net Support per Student FTE is the amount paid by the state from taxes and other funds.
Note: Data source provided by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Myhre at (360) 704-4413 or bmyhre@sbctc.edu.
This information is provided according to RCW 28B.10.044.
For questions or further detail, contact the Dean of Student Services, room B125, phone (425) 564-2205.
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones which are often misused in an effort to enhance athletic performance. According to Washington state law and BC policy 4355, any student violating the laws about use or possession of anabolic steroids will become ineligible to participate in school-sponsored athletic activities and may also be charged with a gross misdemeanor or felony.
Students should also be aware that misuse of anabolic steroid drugs is a serious health risk. For information, contact the BC Counseling Center, upstairs in the Student Service Building.
Further information is available at the following websites:
Student Right-to-Know
- Accreditation
- Campus Maps
- Costs of Attending
- Degrees/Certificates Offered
- Directory – Staff & Faculty
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- Equity in Athletics
- Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Financial Aid
- Loan Deferments
- GED
- Graduation Information
- Security and Fire Information
- Students with Disabilities
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Whistleblowers
State law (RCW 42.40) encourages state employees to report improper governmental actions to the Office of the State Auditor. “Improper governmental action” means any action by an employee that violates state law, abuses authority, wastes public funds, or endangers public health or safety. (“Improper governmental action” does not include personnel actions pertaining to grievances and related complaints.)
Any state employee wishing to report improper governmental action should notify the State Auditor at the following address:
State Auditor’s Office
Attention ED
P.O. Box 40021
Olympia, WA 98504-0021
Telephone calls will not be accepted. Whistleblowers may choose to remain anonymous; however, if a whistleblower wishes to be informed about the results of the State Auditor’s investigation, his/her initial report must include a name, address, and telephone number. Whistleblower reports made in good faith are kept strictly confidential. The whistleblower is entitled to protection form reprisal or retaliatory action (such as arbitrary job changes or unwarranted letters of reprimands). A whistleblower who believes he or she has been the subject of reprisal or retaliation may file a claim with the Washington Human Rights Commission.
A whistleblower reporting form and other details about the program can be found at www.sao.wa.gov.
For more information about the whistleblower policy at BC, contact the President’s Office, room A201, phone (425) 564-2301.