{"id":2346,"date":"2025-12-04T12:49:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/?page_id=2346"},"modified":"2025-12-08T14:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:33:21","slug":"getting-started-at-bellevue-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/getting-started-at-bellevue-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started at Bellevue College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color\">Next Steps &#8211; New Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/student-central\/processing-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Central Processing Dashboard<\/a> to view the status of student requests, including admissions, prerequisite checks, and credit transfer. For technical credit review, contact our department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-light text-bg-light\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_78e03a28-4441-443e-b70f-a59fc285ac5f\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_78e03a28-4441-443e-b70f-a59fc285ac5f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_78e03a28-4441-443e-b70f-a59fc285ac5f\">Step 1: General Admission<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_78e03a28-4441-443e-b70f-a59fc285ac5f\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_78e03a28-4441-443e-b70f-a59fc285ac5f\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Students<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/process\/transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply<\/a> for general admission to Bellevue College <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students seeking an F-1 visa should apply here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/international\/apply<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the general application is processed, the college will send an email with your ctcLink ID and information on how to enroll<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can check the status of applications on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/student-central\/processing-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Central Processing Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Returning BC Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Returning students who last took classes Summer 2015 or before will need to follow the steps above to re-apply to the college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returning students who last took classes Fall 2015 or later will need to activate their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ctcLink account<\/a>. Admission application is not necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All students returning after a 4 quarter gap in attendance are required to fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/studentcentral\/term-activate\/?_gl=1*fxphzp*_ga*NjE3NTAyMDA3LjE2NjAyNjIxNTA.*_ga_D205WT30XL*MTY2MDMyOTAzMi4zLjEuMTY2MDMyOTUzMy4xMQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Term (Quarter) Activation Request form<\/a> before being allowed to register for courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting up NetID and Email<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After receiving their ctcLink ID number students should set up their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.bellevuecollege.edu\/netid\/CreateNewAccount.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NetID and create a BC Email<\/strong><\/a>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NetID is like a key needed to access Canvas (online class system), email, computer labs, forms, and processes required by the college<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-default text-bg-default\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8d035e75-0b03-44ad-8c52-5c630a8b8874\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8d035e75-0b03-44ad-8c52-5c630a8b8874\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8d035e75-0b03-44ad-8c52-5c630a8b8874\">Step 2: Complete New Student Orientations<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8d035e75-0b03-44ad-8c52-5c630a8b8874\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8d035e75-0b03-44ad-8c52-5c630a8b8874\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Newly admitted associate or certificate seeking students will receive a welcome email with instructions to sign up for required student orientations. New associate or certificate seeking students must complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/advising\/new-student-orientation-nso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSO (New Student Orientation) and NSE (New Student Enrollment) sessions<\/a>&nbsp;before being permitted to register for classes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-light text-bg-light\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_86aaf83d-9dae-4330-a2ff-2d13b0cf3f87\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_86aaf83d-9dae-4330-a2ff-2d13b0cf3f87\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_86aaf83d-9dae-4330-a2ff-2d13b0cf3f87\">Step 3: Clearing Course Prerequisites<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_86aaf83d-9dae-4330-a2ff-2d13b0cf3f87\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_86aaf83d-9dae-4330-a2ff-2d13b0cf3f87\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>To enroll in courses that require an English or Math prerequisite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already completed English or Math at a different college, fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">course clearing prerequisite form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not completed an English or Math course, or your course does not met program-level expiration timelines, then you must complete Math and English placement tests through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/placement-testing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Placement &amp; Testing Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who took a required technical course (such as DEV, IT, etc.)<strong> <\/strong>outside of BC must clear those classes directly with their Program Chair.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-light text-bg-light\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_3419b2b4-62b0-4207-853f-ca59f5e3f001\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_3419b2b4-62b0-4207-853f-ca59f5e3f001\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_3419b2b4-62b0-4207-853f-ca59f5e3f001\">Step 4: Registration<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_3419b2b4-62b0-4207-853f-ca59f5e3f001\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_3419b2b4-62b0-4207-853f-ca59f5e3f001\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Students will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/csprd.ctclink.us\/psc\/csprd\/EMPLOYEE\/SA\/s\/WEBLIB_HCX_GN.H_SPRINGBOARD.FieldFormula.IScript_Main?institution=WA080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">login to ctcLink<\/a> and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/csprd.ctclink.us\/psp\/csprd\/EMPLOYEE\/PSFT_CS\/s\/WEBLIB_HCX_CM.H_CLASS_SEARCH.FieldFormula.IScript_Main?&amp;cmd=uninav&amp;Rnode=PSFT_CS&amp;uninavpath=Root{PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT}.HighPoint{HIGHPOINT}.Campus%20Experience{HPT_CAMPUS_EXPERIENCE}.Class%20Information{HPT_CX_CLASS_INFORMATION}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">class search tool<\/a> to check course prerequisites and enroll in classes. Students who have completed the prerequisites elsewhere will need to complete the instructions above in Step 3 prior to registering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.  Select the correct quarter under &#8220;Term&#8221; and type in the course prefix under &#8220;subject&#8221; (e.g., for IT 115 type in &#8220;IT&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/08\/Registration-Process-1024x503.png\" alt=\"Class Search Tool\" class=\"wp-image-10641 img-fluid \" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>2.  Students should carefully review class notes and the course prerequisites under &#8220;Enrollment Requirements&#8221; to make sure they are eligible to register, and then enroll in the class by clicking on the three dots on the right hand side. Students should review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/businesstech\/businesstech-permission-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common ctcLink registration errors before requesting a permission code<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/08\/Class-Notes-Image-1-1024x564.png\" alt=\"Class Notes and Prerequisite Requirements Photo How To\" class=\"wp-image-10660 img-fluid \" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: If &#8220;Enroll&#8221; is not an option for the term selected you may need to fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/studentcentral\/term-activate\/?_gl=1*rv4qrw*_ga*NjE3NTAyMDA3LjE2NjAyNjIxNTA.*_ga_D205WT30XL*MTY2MTE5Nzk1Ny4yMS4xLjE2NjEyMTA1ODAuNTkuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Term (Quarter) Activation Request form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Pay tuition fees before deadlines posted in the Academic Calendar to avoid being dropped from classes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-light text-bg-light\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8f9cb920-5c9a-4672-9ae0-43e08fd4e353\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8f9cb920-5c9a-4672-9ae0-43e08fd4e353\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8f9cb920-5c9a-4672-9ae0-43e08fd4e353\">Step 5: Transferring Credits<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8f9cb920-5c9a-4672-9ae0-43e08fd4e353\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8f9cb920-5c9a-4672-9ae0-43e08fd4e353\" data-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_9fbf62fa-32b9-4eab-86ae-cbc0cbec9fb6\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Official transfer credit evaluations can take up to 12 weeks. To view the current status of transfer credit requests, students should refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/student-central\/processing-dashboard\/\">Student Central Processing Dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For transfer credit, submit an official transcript from each college\/institution to the Bellevue College Evaluations Office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should check the \u201cAdvisor Notes\u201d on their <a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.ctclink.us\/\">ctcLink account<\/a> to verify their official transcript(s) have been received by the Evaluations Office (1-2 weeks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the transcript has been received, fill out the required <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/studentcentral\/evaluation-of-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer credit request form<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: This form must be filled out every time a student pursues a new degree or credential at BC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical credits (DEV, IT SEC, etc.) are reviewed by program faculty. Students transferring technical credits should contact their&nbsp;program manager&nbsp;after official transcripts have been received by the Evaluations Office. Technical credits must be reviewed and approved by programs separately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will receive an email when transfer credits have been formally evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To transfer in AP\/IB credit, international credits, or for additional questions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/process\/transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/admissions-aid\/process\/transfer\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-bc-blue-color has-text-color\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have met the prerequisites for BAS admission should apply for admission prior to the posted deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_a9422ab6-cc77-4361-b71f-53be24920852\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-light text-bg-light\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b0f87182-b6b1-42a6-b6dd-01a5a63fbd8e\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b0f87182-b6b1-42a6-b6dd-01a5a63fbd8e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b0f87182-b6b1-42a6-b6dd-01a5a63fbd8e\">Step 6: Apply to Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Program<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b0f87182-b6b1-42a6-b6dd-01a5a63fbd8e\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b0f87182-b6b1-42a6-b6dd-01a5a63fbd8e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_a9422ab6-cc77-4361-b71f-53be24920852\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_a9422ab6-cc77-4361-b71f-53be24920852\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students can check deadlines and apply on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/businesstech\/degrees\/bachelor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">admissions page<\/a> of the appropriate BAS degree website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ee0e4361-f6ad-4a67-b99a-2e611d5b3aa4\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Steps - New Students Check the Student Central Processing Dashboard to view the status of student requests, including admissions, prerequisite checks, and credit transfer. For technical credit review, contact our department. Step 1: General Admission Application Process New Students: Must apply for general admission to Bellevue College International students seeking an F-1 visa should <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/getting-started-at-bellevue-college\/\">...more about Getting Started at Bellevue College<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3603,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-2346","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3603"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2346"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2352,"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2346\/revisions\/2352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/softwaredevelopment\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}