Running Start (RS) Advising & Educational Planning

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Welcome to Bellevue College Running Start Online Advising & Educational Planning Services!
We offer advising appointments via phone call or online via Microsoft Teams.

Please Note: First-Year Seminar (FYS) is only required for those students who plan to earn an Associate Degree. Check with your high school to see if they have recently added this class as a high school graduation requirement for you. For more information please refer to the FYS Frequently Asked Questions.

How can a RS Advisor Help You?

  • Receive help in creating an Education Plan
  • Understand the requirements needed for a Transfer Associates Degree
  • Learn how to transfer AP/IB exam credits or college credits
  • Review your progress in completing high school
  • Receive help in planning your enrollment for an upcoming quarter
  • We do not create a 2 year plan of classes but will help the student understand how to prioritize class selection

What To Do Before Scheduling Your Advising Appointment:

  • New students must complete all admissions steps. For questions about the admission process contact us using this email: runningstartnewstudent@bellevuecollege.edu.
  • Meet with your high school counselor. Before you meet with an educational RS advisor you must review your high school graduation requirements and understand what you still need to earn your high school diploma.
  • Obtain your course equivalency guide from your high school counselor. This guide explains what BC courses fulfill your remaining high school graduation requirements.

You can schedule an appointment no more than three weeks (21 days) in advance. If you do not see available appointments, please check back often for openings as they occur.

After an appointment is scheduled, an email confirmation is sent that will contain:

  • A link to join the video meeting via Microsoft Teams
    • If you selected a phone call appointment, your advisor calls the number you provided
  • Information on how to prepare for your advising appointment
Schedule a 15 minute RS Advising Appointment

You can email one of our RS Advisors with questions, but remember:

  • You must use your BC email account – not your personal email or from your canvas account.
  • You must include your ctcLink student ID number in your email.

Meet our RS Advisors:

Last Updated April 14, 2026