Mission and Vision
Policy 1200, updated by the Board of Trustees, April 2025
Mission
Bellevue College is a catalyst for lifelong transformation that drives social and economic progress. We innovate boldly, remove barriers, and equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to thrive in an evolving world.
Vision
Bellevue College will redefine higher education as a dynamic hub where innovation, purpose, and opportunity converge. As a national model for excellence, we will empower every learner, regardless of background, to shape their future, improve their industries, and strengthen our community.
Accreditation
Bellevue College is accredited as an associate and bachelor degree-granting institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2019.
We are now at the midst of our 7-year accreditation cycle, in which we undergo a mid-cycle evaluation. This evaluation begins with a mid-cycle evaluation report describing our progress and efforts on mission fulfillment, student achievement, and programmatic assessment, and a section to describe our plans moving forward. Additionally, we provide brief updates on our progress addressing recommendations from our last full review. The next reaffirmation is expected to occur in 2026.
The accrediting body is located at:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100
Redmond, Washington 98052-3981
State Approving Agency
Selected programs of study at Bellevue College are approved by the Washington State Achievement Council (WSAC) for enrollment of those eligible to receive benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC.
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Director, 425-564-2641, Office A201, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2104, Office A201.
Student Right-to-Know Act
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires that institutions receiving Title IV funding disclose specific information about the college. Federal Graduation Rate Survey Information for Bellevue College (status of Fall 2018 cohort):
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Combined transfer out/completion/graduation (within 150% of normal time): 60.1%
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GRS completion or graduation rate (within 150% of normal time): 35.8%
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GRS transfer-out rate (non-completers only within 150% of normal time): 23.7%
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Transfer out rate (completers and non-completers): 42.7%
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OMB completion or graduation rate (within 8 years: Academic Year 2014-15 cohort): 42.6%
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Students still enrolled after four years: 9.1%
For information on other Student Right-to-Know topics, visit our website at bellevuecollege.edu/legal/publicdisclosure/.
Information on Policies
The Bellevue College website is the gateway to an enormous amount of information about student life at Bellevue College. Academic, enrollment and graduation, and tuition information are among the many topics you may find helpful. In addition, there is information about our wide array of Student Affairs services, including advising, counseling, veterans’ assistance, and financial aid.
Policies and procedures that students need to know can also be found on the website. These include policies about academic standards, withdrawing from classes, behavior expectations, and discipline procedures. BC policies and procedures are subject to revision without notice. For current information on policies, visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.
Limitation of Liability
The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.
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