Academic advisors within the Academic Advising Department assist current Bellevue College students to enroll in and complete 100 or 200-level prerequisite courses, a certificate, a professional/technical associate’s degree, or an associate’s degree for university transfer (transfer associate). Current students have completed the entry processes outlined in the New Student Checklist, the required virtual Canvas New Student Orientation (NSO), and an in-person or virtual New Student Enrollment (NSE) session. All new to Bellevue College associate degree or certificate completing students must complete BOTH the NSO and NSE before they are permitted to register for classes.
Advising in the department is based on your self-selected BC pathway. BC Pathways was modeled after the national Guided Pathways framework focused on helping students choose and align their academic and career goals, create an education plan to align with those goals and offer support and resources to aid student success. To learn more about BC Pathways, please visit the BC Pathways website.
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING INSTRUCTIONS: The Academic Advising Department uses Microsoft (MS) Bookings for student appointment scheduling. Students must be logged into the Bookings system using the same email and password (NETID) as their Bellevue College email. As you are scheduling your appointment, please keep in mind:
Advisor Availability: Advisor calendars show availability for up to 14 days (two weeks) in advance. If you do not see an appointment that meets your scheduling needs or it appears that an advisor does not have availability, please check back after midnight/early morning. The Bookings system refreshes overnight with new availability.
Scheduling Modality: In most cases, advisors offer in-person and virtual (phone or video) scheduling accessibility over a 30-minute appointment slot. Virtual video appointments take place using Microsoft (MS) Teams.
Confirmation of Appointment: The email address students input under the “Add Your Details” section of the selected advisor’s MS Bookings page will be the email that receives the appointment confirmation. The email must be free of typos and listed correctly for receipt of confirmation. For virtual appointments, MS Bookings sends an email confirmation with a clickable “Join your appointment” button to join the appointment at your scheduled date/time, along with an calendar invitation attachment that contains the link. Either the button or the link will work to access your appointment. For in-person appointments, MS Bookings sends an email confirmation with the meeting location, along with a calendar invitation attachment to add the appointment to your calendar.
Prospective/Future Students: Thank you for your interest in scheduling an appointment with the Academic Advising Department. Since you are not yet a Bellevue College current student, you will be unable to schedule an appointment with the Academic Advising Department. Please visit the Welcome Center Admission Assistance page for information on how to get started at Bellevue College. The Admission Assistance page will provide information about Drop-in Advising specific to prospective/future Bellevue College students and virtual and in-person appointment scheduling to meet with an Admissions Navigator. Once you are a current student and have completed entry processes, you will then be advised by the Academic Advising Department and/or another Bellevue College on campus advising unit.
Locate Your New Student and Exploratory Advisor Below
New student advising is intended for students in their first two quarters of college and for undecided/exploratory students. The New Student Advisor will serve as a general advisor and will meet with students up to their second quarter. New Student Advising will focus on BC Pathways exploration and will introduce students to campus resources.
In subsequent quarters, students will meet with their designated Pathways Advisor.
How can a New Student Advisor help you:
- Explore BC Pathways and career paths
- Learn about the available resources at BC to support your educational goals
- Develop an education plan for your first and second quarter
- Review English and Math placement results
- Discuss available programs of study, degrees and certificates, and prerequisites
- Brainstorm strategies for success (time management, study skills, organizational skills)
- Discuss college expectations (grades, communication, email etiquette)
- Provide referrals for college services (Disability Resource Center, Workforce Education, Financial Aid)
*BAS students, please refer to the Program Manager of your program of study.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Stephanie Zamora
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ella
Catherine Lopez
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Locate Your BC Pathway Advisor Below
Business is a multi-layered area of study. It continues to quickly change and evolve to meet the demands of our fast-paced world. Regardless of what industry or career path you might choose, understanding the management of people and resources is a skill set that can be applied to aid in the betterment of our world.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Yanhan Zhao
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Yanhan advises for:
- *Accounting (If completing the Associate in Business, AB-DTA/MRP Degree for college/university transfer)
- Business Management
- Business Transfer
Stephanie Herrera
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Stephanie advises for:
- *Accounting (If completing the Associate in Business, AB-DTA/MRP Degree for college/university transfer)
- Business Management
- Business Transfer
Interested in *Accounting? (Accounting, AAS and Accounting, AAS-T Professional/Technical Degrees)
Make an appointment with Eric Wolf (Accounting Program Manager).
Interested in Business Analysis and Technology (BATECH)?
Make an appointment with Hillary Burk (Technology and Data Pathway Advisor).
Interested in Digital Media Arts?
Make an appointment with Shavon English (Visual and Performing Arts Pathway Advisor).
School of Business & Technology Contact
Explore your career in healthcare today. Bellevue College offers entry level Certificate, AA and BAS programs in dynamic high demand allied health professions and pre-professional studies. Bellevue College is a nationally recognized leader in health science education in partnership with prestigious medical centers across the region.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Marina Melnik
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
HSEWI Contact
Today’s students require a liberal arts education in order to be fully prepared to participate as informed global citizens. Learners cannot concentrate solely on one subject, but rather consider how all disciplines are connected. The Humanities & Communication pathway is for you if you are interested in Cultural & Ethnic Studies, Communication Studies, English, Gender Studies, History, Philosophy, or World Languages.
Advising works with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Cesar Rangel
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Humanities & Communication Contact
Are you seeking a job that will allow you to have a positive impact on the world? Do you enjoy exploratory, hands-on learning? Do you want to address complex challenges with cutting-edge tools and technology?
If you responded yes to any of these questions, consider pursuing a career in STEM! This pathway’s classes help students design, research, problem-solving, and creativity skills. This pathway can lead to a variety of rewarding, well-paid, and in-demand jobs.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Jonny Diehl
Pronouns: He/Him/His
STEM Contact
- 425-564-2212
Through the concepts of culture and history, experience and beliefs, privilege and marginalization, explorers of this pathway will get a better understanding of how people’s similarities and differences impact the world. This path will help you better grasp the relationships between human behavior, diversity, power, and institutions in order to pursue human-centered and community based careers.
This pathway is perfect for someone interested in understanding patterns of individual and group behavior, ways in which we develop and learn, and how we impact and are impacted by society, culture, institutions and the environment.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Teresa Descher
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Interested in Early Childhood Education? Make an appointment with the Program Chair, DeeDee Orcajo.
Social Science Division Contact
Almost every job makes substantial use of computers. Almost everything you interact with relies on software, whether it’s a digital watch, a smartphone, a television, a car, a gaming system, or banking and retail systems. Business data has the ability to catapult a company far ahead of its competition, increasing brand recognition, organizational efficiency, and profitability.
There are positions available in every industry, including business, communications, health care, manufacturing, and gaming, has openings. Working in this sector gives you the freedom to work from anywhere in the globe, even your own home!
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Hillary Burk
She/Her/Hers
Hillary advises for:
- Business Analysis and Technology (BATECH), AAS-T
- Digital Marketing, AAS-T
- Information Technology, AAS-T
- Software Development, AAS-T
Interested in Computer Science? You will want to meet with Jonny Diehl or Crickett Watt.
Additionally, if completing one of the BAS programs in this area, please check the School of Business & Technology website.
School of Business & Technology Contact
Computer Science Contact
Performing & Visual Arts may be right for you if you want to create, engage, explore, and/or teach in any visual or performing arts (including, but not limited to, Art, Dance, Drama, Digital Media, Interior Design*, and Music)! *If you are interested in the Interior Studies or Interior Design BAA please schedule with a faculty advisor from that program.
Advisors work with students once they have completed the New Student Process.
Shavón English
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
If you are an Interior Studies AA or Interior Design BAA student you need to schedule to meet with an Interior Design faculty advisor from your program.
Visual and Performing Arts Contact
Student Athlete Advising
From new student orientation until graduation, our advisors provide assistance with all elements of educational planning. Creating quarterly class schedules, major application, degree and graduation preparation, and job research and growth are all part of this process. They also assist student-athletes in becoming engaged and autonomous learners so that they can attain their academic goals at BC.
Academic Advising works with students once they have completed New Student Process.
Teresa Descher
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Student Athlete General Contact
- Phone: (425) 564-2396
- Email: athletics@bellevuecollege.edu
Transitional Studies
This path teaches core abilities that can lead to new opportunities. We assist you in achieving your objectives by providing support services tailored to your needs. We can assist you with improving your English language abilities in order to achieve personal, professional, or academic objectives. We provide a variety of options for earning your high school certificate or GED.
Transitional Studies general program info.:
ESL : eslbats@bellevuecollege.edu
High School + and GED: abe@bellevuecollege.edu
College I-BEST Programs: ibest@bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated April 9, 2025
