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Bellevue College-Washington State University (WSU) Bachelor's Degree Co-Admission Program

Bellevue College and Washington State University’s Distance Degree Programs (DDP) have teamed up to offer co-admission. You’re already receiving a great education at Bellevue College. Continue the tradition of excellence at Washington State University—online.   

How does co-admission work? 

Bellevue College students may apply for co-admission to WSU DDP and are guaranteed acceptance to WSU DDP providing they complete their associate’s degree within 16 consecutive quarters and graduate with at least a 2.0 grade point average. * During your final quarter at Bellevue College you will need to apply for admission to WSU DDP and have your final transcript evaluated to ensure you have met the requirements. * These admission requirements are guaranteed even if WSU raises its admission standards after you apply for co-admission. 

What is DDP?

Distance Degree Programs (DDP) is the unit of WSU that offers bachelor degree completion programs, master’s degrees and certificates through online courses that can be accessed 24/7 from the Internet. 

Who should apply for co-admission?

Students interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree in a convenient online format should consider applying for co-admission. Students with family obligations and job commitments that prevent them from attending traditional on-campus classes find WSU DDP the perfect way to continue their education at a world-class university.  

What degrees are available? 

You have nine degrees to choose from:

  • B.A. Business Administration Entrepreneurship*
  • B.A. Business Administration International Business*
  • B.A. Business Administration Management and Operations*
  • B.A. Business Administration Management Information Systems*
  • B.A. Social Sciences†
  • B.A. Human Development**
  • B.A. Humanities†
  • B.A. Criminal Justice†
  • B.A. Women’s Studies†

Notes: * To certify as a WSU business major you must complete all business prerequisites with at least a 2.5 grade point average.  ** To certify as a human development major you’ll need to take two lower division human development foundation courses or their equivalents. Talk to your advisor or visit the DDP Web site for more information. † Graduation requirements for the College of Liberal Arts includes one year (two semesters or three quarters) of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level. 

Can I take courses from WSU and Bellevue College at the same time?

With co-admission you complete your entire associate degree from Bellevue College and then complete your bachelor’s degree through online courses at WSU.

How do I apply?

Contact the BC-WSU Co-Admission Advisor for a co-admission application. Complete the application and return it to the advisor. There is no co-admission application fee. WSU will contact you after receiving your co-admission application from your Bellevue College advisor. 

What are the advantages of co-admission? 

  • Besides being guaranteed admission to WSU DDP, you will become part of the Cougar family while you’re taking classes to earn your associate’s degree at Bellevue College.
  • You have access to the WSU DDP career counselor who can help you with your career goals.
  • You’ll receive invitations to WSU events in your area and will be included in communications to current DDP students to keep you up to date on new degree offerings and program changes.
  • On occasion, DDP representatives and academic advisors will visit Bellevue College and meet with co-admission students to answer questions and provide counseling.

What sets WSU DDP apart from other online degree programs? 

WSU DDP is a pioneer in distance education as one of the first traditional universities in the nation to offer online degrees. Since 1992, DDP has been delivering courses, developed by the same WSU instructors who teach on campus, using dynamic content like interactive media that reinforces learning concepts. Besides a world-class education, DDP students can expect: • Unparalleled student support services: career counseling, e-tutoring, financial aid counseling, peer and alumni mentoring, 24/7 tech support, and personal academic advising. • An active online student government that provides leadership and engagement opportunities, scholarships, and social and academic events hosted around the state. Ask any WSU alumni and they’ll tell you there’s something special about being a Coug. As a DDP student you’ll experience the same Cougar connection as WSU students attending the main campus in Pullman or one of the regional campuses. And when you graduate, your degree and diploma will be identical to those received on campus.