Academic Calendar
Locate information related to important dates and deadlines at Bellevue College.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Archive of previous quarter calendars
- Annual Calendar of Observances/Diversity
- Academic Calendar PDF (for faculty & staff)
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter Begins | Jan. 2 |
| Quarter Ends | Mar. 22 |
| Final Exams | Mar. 20-22 |
| Final Exam Schedule | |
Admission & Residency | |
| Admission Deadline: To ensure all entry processes are completed by the start of winter quarter, we suggest students submit their application by this date | Dec. 8 |
| Residency Application Deadline for Winter Quarter | Feb. 1 |
Enrollment/Registration & Grading | |
| Quarterly class schedule available online | Now |
| Current/Continuing students: Online registration begins based on assigned registration access time | Nov. 13 |
| New/Returning (former) students: Online registration begins (open registration, no “registration time” or appointment required | Nov. 15 |
| Waitlist: Last run at 4 p.m. | Jan. 4 |
| BC Employees & Seniors: Space available registration begins at 8 a.m. | Dec. 29 |
| Other State Employees: Space available registration begins at 12 p.m. | Dec. 29 |
| Last day to register online without instructor permission (classes with space & no waitlist) | Jan. 4 |
| Registration begins using online Instructor Permission Process | Jan. 5 |
| Last day to register with instructor permission | Jan. 8 |
| Last day to change a credit class to audit | Jan. 16 |
| Last day to drop a class online without a “W” grade on transcript | Jan. 16 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. “W” will appear on transcript | Feb. 25 |
| Grades posted to transcript | Mar. 26 |
Tuition Due Dates | |
| Remaining tuition balance due for students who registered between Nov. 13- Dec 12 | Dec. 13 |
| Tuition due for registrations between Dec. 13 – Dec. 27 | Dec. 28 |
| Tuition due for each registration on or after Dec. 28 | Tuition is due to the following business day |
Refunds | |
| Last day for a 100% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11:59 p.m. | Jan. 8 |
| Last day for a 50% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11:59 p.m. | Jan. 21 |
| Self-support and Continuing Education classes have different deadlines | Check class schedule or contact Student Central |
Graduation & Commencement | |
| Graduation Application Deadline | Jan. 12 |
Financial Aid | |
| Winter Quarter File Complete Deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Begin tuition payment for awarded students | Dec. 28 |
| Begin disbursement of refunds | Dec. 28 |
| Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to fall 2021 grades | Jan. 2 |
| Date for Final adjustment to Pell grant based on enrollment level | Jan. 16 |
Testing Services | |
| Testing Services maintains a separate calendar with dates and times for specific tests or services. Check the Testing Services website for details | |
Campus Reduced Hours or Closures | |
| HOLIDAY Campus Closed | Dec. 20 – 27 |
| HOLIDAY Campus Closed | Jan. 1 |
| HOLIDAY Campus Closed | Jan. 15 |
| Campus Community Day: No Class – Offices Closed | Feb. 8 |
| HOLIDAY – no classes, Offices Closed | Feb. 19 |
| Professional Development Day: no classes, offices closed | March 8 |
| Student Success Day. Special faculty hours for students: No class – Offices open | March 19 |
| Student Affairs Division Meeting | TBD |
Important dates for faculty | |
| Grade rosters open for submitting winter quarter grades after 9 p.m. | March 11 |
| Winter quarter grades due. Submit grades in Faculty Center. | March 25 |
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter Begins | April 2 |
| Quarter Ends | June 20 |
| Final Exams | June 17 – 20 |
| Final Exam Schedule | |
Admission & Residency | |
| Admission Deadline: To ensure all entry processes are completed by the start of spring quarter, we suggest students submit their application by this date | March 7 |
| Residency Application Deadline for Spring Quarter | May 1 |
Enrollment/Registration & Grading | |
| Quarterly class schedule available online | Now |
| Current/Continuing students: Online enrollment begins based on assigned registration access time | Feb. 12 |
| New/Returning (former) students: Online enrollment begins | Feb. 14 |
| BC Employees & Seniors: Space available enrollment begins at 8 am | April 1 |
| Other State Employees: Space available enrollment begins at 12 p.m. | April 1 |
| Waitlist: Last run at 4 p.m. | April 4 |
| Last day to enroll online without instructor permission (classes with space & no waitlist) | April 4 |
| Late enrollment begins using online Instructor Permission process (permission numbers) | April 5 |
| Late enrollment ends | April 8 |
| Last day to change a credit class to audit | April 15 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. without a “W” grade on transcript | April 15 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. “W” will appear on transcript | May 26 |
| Grades posted to transcript | June 25 |
Tuition Due Dates | |
| Tuition due for enrollment between Feb. 12 and March 11 | March 12 |
| Tuition due for enrollment March 12 – March 18 | March 19 |
| Tuition due for enrollment March 19 – March 26 | March 27 |
| Tuition due for enrollment after March 26 | Tuition due by the end of the following business day |
Refunds | |
| Last day for a 100% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11:59 p.m. | April 8 |
| Last day for a 50% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11:59 p.m. | April 21 |
| Self-support and Continuing Education classes have different deadlines | Check class schedule or contact Student Central |
Graduation & Commencement | |
| Graduation Application Deadline | April 12 |
| Commencement ceremony | Sunday June 23 |
Financial Aid | |
| Spring Quarter File Complete Deadline | February 1 |
| Begin tuition payment for awarded students | March 28 |
| Begin disbursement of refunds | March 28 |
| Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to winter quarter 2024 grades | April 2 |
| Date for final adjustment to Pell grant based on registration level | April 15 |
Testing Services | |
| Testing Services maintains a separate calendar with dates and times for specific tests or services. Check the Testing Services website for details | |
Campus Reduced Hours or Closures | |
| College Community Day: No classes. Offices Closed | April 18 |
| HOLIDAY Memorial Day: No classes, College Closed | May 27 |
| Student Success Day: Special Faculty Hours for Students – No Classes, Offices Open | June 14 |
| HOLIDAY Juneteenth: No Classes, College Closed | June 19 |
Important Dates for Faculty | |
| Grade rosters open for submitting spring quarter grades after 9 pm. | June 10 |
| Spring quarter grades due | June 24 |
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Quarter Begins | July 1 |
| Quarter Ends | Aug. 15 (some summer classes have later end dates) |
| Final Exam Schedule | |
Admission & Residency | |
| Admission Submissions: Submit online application by this date to complete processes and register on time for summer | June 14 |
| Residency Application Deadline for Summer Quarter | Aug. 1 |
Enrollment/Registration & Grading | |
| Quarterly class schedule available online | April 1 |
| Current/Continuing students: Online enrollment begins based on assigned registration access time | May 6 |
| New/Returning (former) students: Online enrollment begins (open enrollment, no “registration time” or appointment required) | May 8 |
| Waitlist: Last run at 4 p.m. | July 2 |
| BC Employees & Seniors: Space available enrollment begins at 8 a.m. | June 28 |
| Other State Employees: Space available enrollment begins at 12 p.m. | June 28 |
| Last day to enroll online without instructor permission (classes with space & no waitlist) | July 2 |
| Instructor permission registration begins using permission numbers | July 3 |
| Instructor permission enrollment ends | July 3 |
| Last day to change a credit class to audit | July 11 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. without a “W” grade on transcript | July 11 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. ‘W’ will appear on transcript | Aug. 4 |
Tuition Due Dates | |
| Tuition due for enrollment between May 6th and June 10th | June 11 |
| Tuition due for enrollment between June 11th and June 17th | June 18 |
| Tuition due for enrollment between June 18th and June 25th | June 26 |
| Tuition due for enrollment on or after June 26th | Tuition due by the end of the following business day |
Refunds | |
| Last day for a 100% refund less processing fee: Drop classes online by 11:59 p.m. | July 3 |
| Last day for a 50% refund less processing fee: Drop classes online by 11:59 p.m. | July 12 |
| Self-support and Continuing Education classes have different deadlines | Check class schedule or contact Student Central |
Graduation & Commencement | |
| Graduation Application Deadline | July 12 |
| Commencement Ceremony: | June 21 |
Financial Aid | |
| Summer Quarter File Complete Deadline | May 1 |
| Begin tuition payment for awarded students | July 1 |
| Begin disbursement of refunds | July 1 |
| Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to spring quarter grades | July 1 |
| Date for Final adjustment to Pell grant based on registration level | July 11 |
Testing Services | |
| Testing Services maintains a separate calendar with dates and times for specific tests or services. Check the Testing Services website for details | |
College/Student Affairs Reduced Hours or Closure | |
| HOLIDAY No Classes. Campus Closed | July 4 |
Important dates for faculty | |
| Grade rosters open for summer quarter grade submission after 9 a.m. | Aug. 5 |
| Summer quarter grades due by 11:59 p.m. Submit grades and set to “Approved” status in Faculty Center | Aug. 19 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter Begins | Sept. 23 |
| Quarter Ends | Dec. 12 |
| Final Exams | Dec. 10-12 |
| Final Exam Schedule | |
Admission & Residency | |
| Admission Deadline: To ensure all entry processes are completed by the start of fall quarter, we suggest students submit their application by this date | Sept. 1 |
| Residency Application Deadline for Fall Quarter | Oct. 23 |
Enrollment/Registration & Grading | |
| Quarterly class schedule available online | April 1 |
| Current/Continuing students: Online enrollment begins based on assigned enrollment appointment | May 6 |
| New /Returning (former) students: Online enrollment begins (open enrollment, no “registration time” or appointment required) | May 8 |
| Waitlist: Last runs to enroll eligible students into open seats | Sept. 25 |
| BC Employees & Seniors: Space available enrollment begins at 8 a.m. | Sept. 20 |
| Other State Employees: Space available enrollment begins at 12 p.m. | Sept. 20 |
| Last day to enroll online without instructor permission (classes with space & no waitlist) | Sept. 25 |
| Instructor permission required to add classes (except late start/continuous) – enroll with permission number | Sept. 26 |
| Instructor permission enrollment ends | Sept. 27 |
| Last day to change a credit class to audit | Oct. 4 |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. without a “W” grade on transcript. | Oct 4. |
| Last day to drop a class online by 11:59 p.m. “W” will appear on transcript. | Nov. 17 |
| Grades posted to transcript | Dec. 17 |
Tuition Due Dates | |
| Tuition due for enrollment between May 6 and September 2 | September 3 |
| Tuition due for enrollment between September 3 and September 9 | September 10 |
| Tuition due for enrollment between September 10 and September 17 | September 18 |
| Tuition due for each enrollment on or after September 18 | Tuition due by the end of the following business day |
Refunds | |
| Last day for a 100% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11;59 p.m. | Sept. 27 |
| Last day for a 50% refund less processing fee: drop class/es online by 11:59 pm | Oct. 12 |
| Self-support and Continuing Education classes have different deadlines | Check class schedule |
Graduation & Commencement | |
| Last day to apply for fall quarter graduation | Oct. 11 |
Financial Aid | |
| Fall Quarter File Complete Deadline | June 1 |
| Begin tuition payment for awarded students | Sept. 19 |
| Begin disbursement of refunds | Sept. 19 |
| Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to spring/summer 2021 grades | Sept. 23 |
| Date for Final adjustment to Pell grant based on enrollment level | Oct. 4 |
Testing Services | |
| Testing Services maintains a separate calendar with dates and times for specific tests or services. Check the Testing Services website for details | |
Campus Reduced Hours or Closure | |
| HOLIDAY – College closed | Sept. 2 |
| Professional Development Day: No classes, Offices closed | Oct. 16 |
| HOLIDAY – College closed in observance of Veteran’s Day | Nov. 11 |
| HOLIDAY – College closed for Thanksgiving | Nov. 28-29 |
| Student Success Day – Special faculty hours for students: No classes, Offices open | Dec. 9 |
| HOLIDAY – College Closed | Dec. 25 |
| HOLIDAY – College Closed | Jan. 1 |
Important dates for faculty | |
| Grade rosters open for submitting fall quarter grades after 9 p.m. | Dec. 2 |
| Fall quarter grades due – Submit grades in ctcLink Faculty Center. | Dec. 16 |