Open Doors/CEO Program General Rules & Information

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  • The Bellevue College transcript includes all courses taken, and acts as an official record of your achievement and enrollment.
    • The college does not remove courses and grades from the transcript because of your age or status in high school.
  • The college does not give parents and guardians access to your records or information, without your written consent. The college provides an online form for you to use if you wish to share your student record information: Student Information Release Authorization form.
    • Instructors may not agree to meet with or talk to parents/guardians regarding your progress
      in class.

  • The college maintains an adult learning environment, which includes sharing diverse and opposing viewpoints. These views may challenge closely held beliefs.
    • If asked, instructors may not agree to replace an assignment, even if the assignment conflicts with your beliefs.  
    • You may wish to check the course syllabus carefully, and talk to the instructor at the start of the quarter if it appears there may be a conflict with the class materials and assignments. The division offices also keep course syllabi on file for review.
    • Understand that some instructors include class attendance at part of your final grade. Make sure you understand all your instructor’s requirements and what goes into your final grade.

  • Read all emails and other information sent to you from the CEO program, your case manager, and
    the college.
    • Notify the CEO office/case manager of any changes to your contact information.
    • Talk with your CEO case manager if you wish to drop a class.
    • Drop yourself from the classes you do not wish to take.
      • The Enrollment Services Office can help.
      • Failure to drop a class by the deadline results in a failing grade on your transcript.
  • Understand and follow the deadlines listed on the Academic Calendar.

All Open Doors students must abide by the Bellevue College Student Conduct Code. The Student Conduct Code of Bellevue College (WAC 132H-126), defines your rights and responsibilities. Information can be found at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/current-students/student-conduct/.

Please review our CEO / LIP FAQ for some of the most frequently asked questions for the CEO Program or for the Language Integration Program (LIP).

Last Updated April 7, 2025