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CEO 2025 Graduation Ceremony

The CEO Program is hosting its 3rd Annual CEO Graduation Party. Join us while we celebrate graduates of our CEO Pathways: Associate Degree, GED, High School Diploma and Language Integration program. Graduates, please RSVP by completing the online Microsoft Form.

  • Date: 6/12/2025
  • Start Time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Bellevue College Main Campus | Building U, Room 301A and B, (Ballroom)
  • Sign Up Link

If you have not applied for graduation or signed up to attend the Bellevue Colleges Commencement Ceremony please follow the links below to do so.

Open Doors Youth Reengagement / CEO Program

Bellevue College Career Education Options (CEO) is an Open Doors Youth Reengagement program, that provides education and services to students, ages 16-21, who do not have a high school diploma, who are credit deficient and/or at-risk of dropping out of high school. This program enables youth to work toward their high school diploma, GED, professional-technical college certificate, or associate degree while receiving wrap-around services and support to help them succeed in their educational pursuits.
We are committed to helping our students find that potential that will reconnect them to their individual path of success in education and career.

Who Qualifies?

Students are eligible for Youth Re-Engagement if they:

  • Do not currently have a high school diploma (GEDs are ok)
  • Reside within one of our partnering school districts
  • Are at least 16 and not yet 21 on or before Sept. 1 of the school year they wish to begin
  • Are credit deficient or have a counselor recommendation stating that they are unlikely to graduate from a traditional or alternative high school by the age of 21

For additional eligibility criteria navigate to the Eligibility webpage

Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement enables youth to work toward their educational goal of their choice, options include:

  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree

Explore Our Career Education Options:

Information for Parents and Students

Do you have questions about our program, or wonder about how to apply? We’ve got you covered! We offer information sessions where you can ask questions.

Attend an Information Session
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New & Prospective CEO Students

Learn more about the CEO program, how to apply, and other steps needed to get started

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Current CEO Students

Learn about ongoing requirements, receive news and announcements, and access forms

Please review our CEO/LIP FAQ for the most frequently asked questions for the CEO Program or for the Language Integration Program (LIP).

Reduced Hours or Closures:

June 19 — Holiday: College Closed

July 4 — Holiday: College Closed

Sept. 1 — Holiday: College Closed

Oct. 15 — No classes, Offices Closed

Nov. 11 — Holiday: College Closed

Nov. 27 & 28 — Holiday: College Closed

Dec. 25 — Holiday: College Closed

Jan. 1 — Holiday: College Closed

For additional important dates please access the Academic Calendar.