Multi Cultural Services

Welcome to Multicultural Services. We offer diverse student services to diverse students. We are dedicated to help you be a successful student at Bellevue College. We specialize in working with students of color, lesbian/gay/transgender students, first generation, refugee and immigrant students. All enrolled students at BC are welcome to use our services free of charge.

 

 

MCS invites you to attend Free Tax Preparation & FAFSA Workshop

March 7, 2012 from 10am to 7pm in Room B250

The BC Financial Aid Office will host a free tax preparation and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop on campus.   If you earned less than $57,000 in 2011, United Way tax volunteers can help you file your taxes for FREE!   Afterwards, BC Financial Aid advisors can help you complete your FAFSA online and explain other items needed for receiving financial aid at BC.   Bring your necessary tax documents
( http://myfreetaxes.thebeehive.org/get-organized-and-file-your-taxes/tax-checklist/ )

MCS invites you to attend the Black History Month Events in February

Feb  6     Film- The Help D-106 9:30am-11:30am        
Feb  8     BSU sponsored Ice Cream Social C-212
Feb  8     Film-The Black List D-106 11:30am - 12:30pm
Feb  13   Essay Due “Most of you have no idea what Martin Luther King did”
Feb  14   Film-Race The Power of an Illusion D106 11:30am-12:30
Feb  16   Film-What Would You Do D106 10:30am –11:30pm
Feb 17    BSU Celebration/Dance 12:30am-4:00 p.m., Room C-130 A and B
Feb 23    Lecture The Achievement Gap and Trip his to Africa Rashad Norris10:30am-1:00 p.m., Room N-201
Feb 24   Black Employees of Bellevue College and Black Student
               Union - End of Month Celebration (EOM) Cafeteria 5:30pm -8:30pm
Feb 24   Announce Essay Winner @ EOM Celebration Cafeteria
Feb 28   Black Music from Africa and The Africa Diaspora
               8am—4pm Cafeteria
Feb 29  “Dream with Vision Live with Purpose” Guest speaker Mr. Bruce Harrell
              10:30—1:00 p.m., Room N-201


 

Attend
The 22st  ANNUAL STUDENT OF COLOR CONFERENCE


“Forever Strong! Honoring our Past, Empowering Our Future!”
April 19-21, 2012
Yakima, Washington

Please fill out the application as only 40 seats are available. Applications available at Student Programs and MCS front desk

Watch the Video from last year's Conference

 

Comprehensive Success Initiative (CSI) Find out more

MCS is excited to announce the Comprehensive Success Initiative(for Students of Color) for new incoming students. This initiative provides participating students with an entry to exit support for successful completion of their studies at Bellevue College. For details CLICK HERE.

What are the students saying about the CSI Institute, Fall 2011? CLICK Here

 

 

What MCS can do for you?

Do you want to be a successful student at Bellevue College? We will assist you in reaching your academic goals and have a fulfilling college experience at BC. We can help you find the right answers in a timely fashion in the following areas.

Staying in College

  • Paying for College and Financial aid application completion
  • Choosing the right classes given your life commitments
  • Understanding and protecting your rights as students
  • Finding important community resources for food, transportation, housing, and other emergency needs
  • Understanding your responsibilities as BC students
  • Helping you apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial resources

Succeeding in College

  • Connecting you to MCS and ASC tutors for help with your studies
  • Helping you feel safe and supported in the class room and on campus
  • Connecting you to campus clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities that can meet your cultural and social needs

 

MCS Values

We are committed to our core values. Values that promote academic, cultural and civic excellence, safety, inclusion and respect for all students. These values are:

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