Multicultural Services
Department 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.
Department Vision
Multicultural Services envisions a campus community where:
student’s diverse identities are seen, celebrated, and centered;
brave spaces are cultivated and social justice is prioritized;
everyone is empowered to advocate for the world they wish to see;
community relationships are built and nurtured;
and every student is equipped with the tools they need to redefine their futures.
Check out the Multicultural Center
Multicultural Center Lobby
Our recently renovated space is open to all students. Everyone is welcome to study, relax in-between classes, and meet with friends over coffee or tea.
Make sure you check-in at the front desk and check out the community standards while using this gathering space.
Affinity Coordinators
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. Students are encouraged to reach out to any of the Affinity Coordinators for support in event management, navigating policies, or connecting with other Bellevue College staff members for support.
The following list shows our coordinator positions:
- Latino Students Affinity Coordinator
- Black Students Affinity Coordinator
- Asian / Pacific Islander Students Affinity Coordinator
- LGBTQ+ Students Affinity Coordinator
- International Students Affinity Coordinator
- Veteran Students Affinity Coordinator
Culturally Empowering Events
Join us and celebrate the diverse voices of our campus! Multicultural Services hosts multiple events throughout the year that represent the wide range of identities that constitute the Bellevue College community. Events have included:
- Tea and Chat
- Lunch and Learn sessions
- Matin Luther King Jr. Week Celebration
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Pride and LGBTQ+ History Month
- Native American Heritage Month
Student Support Services
The Multicultural Services staff members are trained in multiple disciplines to support a broad range of students and their needs. We support prospective and current students with:
- Admission support for prospective students
- Academic advising for students in the Puente or Umoja program
- Service referals to Bellevue College and external partners
- Student advocacy
- Information Sessions for Multicultural Services Programs
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with a Multicultural Services staff member, please use the link below.
Learn more about our programs
Puente Program
Umoja Program
Queer & Trans Resource Center
Multicultural Services
Meet our Staff
Dean of Access and Student Achievement
Puente Program Lead
Umoja Program Lead
