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Degree Application

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

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Prior to applying for degree completion, 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.

To apply for your degree or certificate, select one from the following list, follow the steps and submit the application for the degree or certificate you are seeking.

Steps to complete your degree application

Bachelor's degrees

  1. Download and print an application. (PDF)
  2. Schedule to meet with the bachelor's degree program advisor to review the degree completion worksheet and all required documentation.
  3. Submit the application to the bachelor's degree program advisor.
  4. The program advisor will forward your application to the Evaluations Office.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee via the registration website or at the Cashier's Office. The current fee for year 2010-2011 is $31.45 (subject to change).

Associate degrees and certificates of achievement (more than 45 credits)

  1. Register for degree application by using the correct item number (GRD1, GRD2, etc.) in Web registration or in person at the Student Services Center.
  2. Pay the non-refundable application fee for each application via Web registration or at the Cashier's Office. The current fee for year 2010-2011 is $20.50 (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. (Select the application from the list below)
  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 approved course substitutions or transferred-in credits.
  7. Request for exception to graduation requirements must be petitioned to the Evaluations/Graduation Office, which refers the petition to the Executive Dean of Instruction or designee for approval. A student must receive approval from the program chair to initiate a petition. (Read the college policy on exception to degree or certificate requirements)

Applications for Associate Degrees and Certificates of Achievement

  • Transfer Degree Application
    This application is for you if you plan to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution with a BC 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 BC Certificate of Achievement which requires 45 credits or more for completion.
  • Non-Transfer Degree Application
    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 BC 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 BC's evaluators will review your situation and assist you in the best manner.

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

  1. 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.
  2. Fill out one application for each certificate.
  3. Submit application to the Admission and Registration Information Center on the first floor of the Student Services Building.

Contact Information

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

Phone: (425) 564-3106

Fax: (425) 564-4065

evaluations@bellevuecollege.edu

Office Hours (except summer): 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Credentials Evaluators are available from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call to make an appointment in advance.

Summer office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Updated 07/28/2010

Deadlines for Applying

  • Winter Quarter: Oct 10
  • Spring Quarter: Dec 10
  • Summer Quarter: Mar 15
  • Fall Quarter: Jun 1

Related Links

Degree Audit–Unofficial degree audit. Use this tool to review your credits earned at BC and see if you are on track to completing your degree or certificate.