Apply for Graduation

Prior to applying for graduation, try the unofficial Online Degree Audit to see if you are on track to completing your degree or certificate. Use Degree Audit with your advisor or try it on your own by using your student ID (SID) and PIN numbers.

For official graduation evaluation, you must submit a graduation application to the Evaluations Office which approves degree or certificate completion.

To apply for graduation, complete the following steps and submit the application that fits the degree or certificate you are seeking.

Steps to complete your graduation application

For associate degrees and certificates of achievement (more than 45 credits)

1. Register for graduation by using the correct item number (GRD1, GRD2, etc.) in Web registration or in person at the Student Services Center.

2. Pay the processing fee for each application via Web or at the Cashier's Office. The current fee for year 2008-2009 is $18.75 (subject to change).

3. Submit one application for each degree or certificate online or via U.S. mail on or before the deadline stated in each application.

4. Submit official transcript if you plan to use credits from another college.

5. Submit a copy of your degree or certificate advising/completion worksheet reviewed with your advisor or program chair.

6. For professional/technical degrees or certificates, submit a copy of advising/completion worksheet signed by the program chair for any approved course substitutions or transferred-in credits.

Graduation Applications

• Transfer Degree Application
  This application is for you if you plan to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution with a BCC transfer degree.

• Professional /Technical Degree Application
  This is for students who have completed the requirements or are on track to complete the requirements for a professional/ technical degree.

• Certificate of Achievement Application
  Use this application if you have completed the requirements or are on track to complete the requirements of a BCC Certificate of Achievement which requires 45 credits or more for completion.

• General Studies Degree (non-transfer)
  This form is for students who do not plan to transfer to a baccalaureate institution but wish to receive recognition for the completion of 90 credits in BCC credit courses.

• Student Inquiry Form - Change or Modify Your Application
  Start here if you have already applied for graduation but need to modify your original application.

• Student Inquiry Form - Special Circumstances
  Review this information if you have special circumstances that may not be categorized in the above options. Please use this form to describe your particular situation. One of BCC's evaluators will review your situation and assist you in the best manner.

For certificates of accomplishment and certificates of completion (less than 45 credits)

• Download and print an application (PDF)

• Applications also available at the Student Services Center located in the Student Services Building.

• NO FEE is required for these two certificates.

• Fill out one application for each certificate.

• Submit applications to the Student Services Center.

Contact Information

Bellevue Community College
Evaluations Office, B125
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484

Phone: (425) 564-3106

Fax: (425) 564-4065

evaluations@bcc.ctc.edu

Updated 7/2/2008