Resources

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Academic Accommodation

Information about requesting academic accommodations is available through the Disability Resource Center.

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Advising

Advising services can help you make informed decisions about your education, explore opportunities, and navigate your academic journey.
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Academic Advising

Have questions about what classes to take and your educational plan? Speak with an academic advisor if you are a current student or new to Bellevue College and have completed new student orientation.

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Admission Advising

Need help with the admissions process or getting started at Bellevue College? Contact an admissions advisor if you have not yet applied or have applied but have not yet completed new student orientation.

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Program Advising

Connect with a Program Chair to learn about Social Science programs and courses. Program advising does not include detailed educational planning or transfer requirements and is unavailable during Summer Quarter.

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Preparing for Your Academic Advising

Make the most of your advising appointment by coming prepared with your questions, goals, and any relevant information.

Before Your Appointment

  • Schedule an advising appointment in advance or same-day, and in-person or over the phone.
  • If you need to cancel an appointment, please let your advisor know as soon as possible.
  • If you have transcripts you need reviewed, please email them to your advisor before the meeting.
  • Participate in your own research and planning.

Please Bring the Following:

  • Necessary paperwork such as transcripts, forms, and degree worksheets.
  • Goal of the advising appointment and what you would like to accomplish.
  • Any research you have done.
  • A list of questions. Your advisor may ask you questions in return to clarify and better understand your goals, aspirations, and needs.
  • A notebook or laptop to take notes.

Day of Appointment

  • Arrive on time and be ready to engage.
  • Both you and your advisor will play an active role during this appointment.

During Appointment

You may be asked questions about:

  • Your Program of Study
    • Are you completing an Associate Degree, a Bachelor’s Degree, or a Certificate?
    • Do you have a specific program or concentration in mind? Do you have any outside credits you would like to transfer in?
  • Your Career and Educational Goals
    • What are your long-term academic goals?
    • What types of jobs are you looking at getting with this degree?
  • Your Scheduling
    • Are you planning on being a full-time or part-time student?
    • Are there additional things we need to be aware of as we create an educational plan for you (i.e., Running Start, Financial Aid recipient, non-Washington state resident, international student, veteran)?
  • Your Academic Progress
    • How is the current quarter going? What is going well? Are there any challenges you are facing?
    • If you share that you are having a rough time, we may share campus resources and ask questions about support systems you have in place to help, etc.

Beyond the Appointment

Prior to the start of your academic advising appointment and throughout your time at Bellevue College, it is helpful to review your progress towards your degree or certificate. This can be done by using a degree planning worksheet specific to your program and start year.

The most important thing to do is to meet with your academic advisor to create an academic plan. We recommend students check in with their advisors on a quarterly basis to revise their academic plans to incorporate any program changes. Remember, it is never too early to start planning your pathway into a program!

Syllabi Request

If you are looking for a syllabus from a past or current course within the School of Social Science, we may be able to help. We support syllabus access and requests for School of Social Science courses with the following course prefixes:

  • ACCT
  • ANTH
  • BA
  • BATECH
  • BUS
  • BUSIT
  • CES
  • CJ
  • DATA
  • ECON
  • GEOG
  • HIST
  • INTST
  • MKTG
  • POLS
  • PSYC
  • SOC

How to Access Syllabi

Current Students and BC Employees

Access syllabi through the Social Science Syllabi Library. You’ll be prompted to log in with your Bellevue College credentials to view syllabi from 2021 onward.

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Former and Prospective Students

Please contact the instructor who taught your course first, as they may be able to assist you directly. If you are unable to identify or contact the instructor, please submit a Syllabus Request.

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Submit a Syllabus Request

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Additional Helpful Information

Ready to get started at Bellevue College? Follow these steps to apply, explore programs, and prepare for your first quarter.

  1. Visit the Welcome Center and start your application.
  2. Schedule English and Math placement tests.
  3. Explore Bellevue College Pathway Course Maps.
  4. Connect with Your Pathway Advisor.
  5. Enroll for classes.

Students are encouraged to speak with their Academic, Program, and Financial Aid advisors before withdrawing/dropping a class to understand the potential academic, financial, and personal impacts.

View Drop Classes Tutorial

Learn How to Enroll

Do I Need a Permission Number?

Most courses do not require a permission number; however, a field to enter one will still appear when enrolling in any course—even those that don’t require it.

  • Permission codes are typically required in the following situations:
    • To enroll during the Instructor Permission Enrollment.
    • To bypass course prerequisites.
    • To enroll in a course that is already full (unlikely to be granted).
  • First Three Days of the Quarter
    • Classes with available seats: No permission number required.
    • Re-enrollment after drop for non-payment: No permission number required. 
  • During Instructor Permission Enrollment Period (See the Academic Calendar for each quarter)
  • Classes with Prerequisites
    • Students who have not met course prerequisites but have relevant experience or prior coursework may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver. To request consideration, contact the course instructor first, then the program chair to request a permission number.
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Waitlist Information

If a class is full, you have the option of adding your name to a waitlist.

Learn About Waitlists

Students may choose to audit a class during registration or switch to an audit within the first 10 instructional days of the quarter.

View Course Auditing Procedures

Learn About Credit Transfers

An incomplete (I) grade provides students who are unable to complete a class on schedule with the option of completing the class at a later date without a second registration or tuition and fee payment.

Students who receive an incomplete grade may not attend the class in a subsequent quarter. Issuing an incomplete grade is at the discretion of the instructor; instructors may not issue an incomplete grade without student consent.

View Incomplete Grade Procedures

Students may dispute a grade starting when it is issued, but no later than one (1) quarter after the final grade is posted to their transcript.

View Grade Dispute Procedures

Students can switch plans by either:

  • Registering for classes directly, or
  • Meeting with an advisor before registering

If class space is limited, students may enroll first and meet with an advisor afterward.

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