Multicultural Services

Our Mission

Multicultural Services fosters a sense of community and belonging, offering welcoming and explorative spaces where we celebrate and empower students from all races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, and sexualities to explore their identities, develop self-efficacy, and achieve their goals.

Multicultural Services Programs

Are you interested in joining one of our affinity-based student empowerment programs?

Puente has an emphasis on Latinx students, helping students achieve their academic and career goals through culturally relevant coursework, intensive advising, and mentorship, with the goal of having students return and be mentors to future generations.

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The Umoja Scholars Program is a supportive learning community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of Black, African American, and other students.

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The Queer & Trans Resource Center (QTRC) fosters a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment at Bellevue College for students, staff, and faculty of all identities across the gender, sexual, and romantic spectrums. We provide resources, programming, and events that center intersectionality, cultivate queer kinship, and empower students toward success in both their personal development and academic goals.

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Bellevue College’s Student Affinity Coordinators are student leaders working in Multicultural Services, Student Engagement, and the Veterans Resource Center who create events, programs, and resources for their peers to celebrate culture and heritage, promote identity development, raise awareness, and build community for their respective affinity groups.

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MCS Events and Announcements

Learn more about upcoming events!

Celebrate Black History Month 2026

Date posted: January 30, 2026  Author: Darnita Boynton Howard

Celebrating Black History Month- Power and Beauty of Culture, Connections, and Community. Silhouettes in shades of brown and black

February marks Black History Month, and at Bellevue College, there are numerous events taking place. This month we bring events to celebrate the power and beauty of culture, connections, and community. See the calendar of events below. Diaspora Dialogues and Multicultural Potluck Umoja hosts Diaspora Dialogues and Multicultural Potluck on Tuesday, February 3. Bring a food dish ...more about Celebrate Black History Month 2026

[PAST EVENT] 2025 Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Date posted: November 14, 2025  Author: Kenton Westerfield

We invite you to join the Queer & Trans Resource Center (QTRC) for our 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance, as we honor the lives of the transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people who were lost to violence across the United States in 2025. Thursday, November 20th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM U Building ...more about [PAST EVENT] 2025 Candlelight Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance

[PAST EVENT] Film Screening: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Date posted: October 1, 2025  Author: Kenton Westerfield

Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Center as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a very special 50th Anniversary Film Screening and Discussion of the iconic film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Friday, October 24th, 2025 from 2PM-5PM BC Cafeteria (C Building) In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, we invite you to come do the time warp ...more about [PAST EVENT] Film Screening: The Rocky Horror Picture Show