First-Year Seminar

First-Year Seminar Requirement

Bellevue College students, whose primary intent is to earn either the AAS-DTA or the Associate of Science Track I or II degrees, must fulfill the First-Year Seminar (FYS) requirement in order to graduate. As these classes are a great introduction to college and a proven method to boost student success, students are advised to enroll in FYS 101 or an equivalent course during their first or second quarter, at the latest. 

Students meet the FYS requirement by taking one of the following options:

• FYS 101 - First Year Seminar 3 CR
• STEM 101  and STEM 102  
• CEO 101  and CEO 102  
• HD 103  or HD 120  or HD 125  or HD 173  
• ABE 14  or ABE 15  or ESL 87  or ESL 88  

• The following exemptions have been approved:

  • Completed a First-Year Seminar or College Success course at a different college with a grade of D (1.0) or better;
  • Completed a degree with 45 or more college credits from a regionally accredited college;
  • Transferred 45 or more credits applicable to the Associate in Arts & Sciences DTA, Science Track I, or Science Track II degree.