1. How are you approaching your studies?
o Ask yourself:
 How much time have I committed myself to studying?
 How am I managing my time?
 Have I spoken to my instructors?
 Do I need a tutor or other accommodations?
 What resources does Bellevue College have to offer?
 What is my career or academic goal?
2. What resources are available to me?
o Bellevue College has a number of resources available to help you achieve academic success!
 The Academic Success Center: Free drop-in tutoring for Math, Reading, and Writing labs
and more. They are located in D-204.
 On-campus Advisors and Counselors- assistance with creating schedules, selecting
courses, and connecting to resources. Call 424-564-2212 for an appointment. They
located on the second floor of the B-Building.
 The Center for Career Connections: career resources including choosing a major,
planning your career, finding a job/internship, interview practice etc. They are located
on the second floor of the B-Building.
 Student Success and Counseling Center: Counselors provide free short term personal,
career, and academic counseling for any student on campus. For more information visit
the counseling website at www.bellevuecollege.edu/counseling or call 425-564-2212
to schedule an appointment. They are located on the second floor of the B building.
 Disability Resource Center - provide accommodation services for students with
documented disabilities. Visit: http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
 Human Development Courses: Taught by BC counselors and are usually 2 credits.
Course topics include Motivation, Career Exploration, Stress Management, Learning
Strategies, Race in America, Living with Loss & Grief, Self-Esteem, Personal
Relationships, and more!
 Workshops: Presented by BC counselors and offered every quarter for free. Topics
include Stress Management, Nutrition, Career Exploration, Overcoming Procrastination,
Managing Emotions and more!
3. What are some important resource links I should keep handy?
o Academic Calendar: http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/
o Academic Success Center: http://bellevuecollege.edu/asc/
o Student Programs: http://bellevuecollege.edu/stupro/club/default.asp
o Student Success and Counseling Center: http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/counseling/
o Advising Center: http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/advising/
o My Online Services – (contains links for registration, withdrawing, class schedules, transcripts
and much more!: http://bellevuecollege.edu/services/
o Disability Resource Center - http://bellevuecollege.edu/drc/
4. Who should I talk to about challenges I’m experiencing in my course work?
o Your Instructors
 Instructors can help you be successful! Ask for suggestions or resources to improve your
grades. They are also a great resource for the future!
o The Bellevue College Student Success and Counseling Center
5. What does it mean to officially withdraw or drop a course?
o Officially withdrawing from a course - A “W” will show up on your transcript, but a “W” will
not factor into your GPA. Most of the time a “W” is better than earning a failing mark.
o When should I consider withdrawing?
 You are too far behind in your work and have communicated with your instructor.
 You realize after registration that the class isn’t what you thought it would be.
 You notice after a few days or weeks that it’s not quite the right level for you.
 You’re unhappy with the grades you have been receiving in the course.
o How do I withdraw from a course?
 During fall, winter, and spring quarters, you may drop a course through the 10th day
without the course becoming a part of your transcript.
 After the 10th day of the quarter and through the 7th week, the “W” will become part of
your permanent transcript record, regardless of grade status at the time. (Note:
universities do look at how many “W” grades are on a transcript)
 No official withdrawal will be permitted after the start of the 8th week of the quarter.
 Summer Quarter deadlines are different—please review them in the BC Grading Policy
o What if something happens after the “W” date passes and I need to withdraw?
 Don’t panic! When extenuating circumstances occur after the official withdrawal period
students can request a Hardship Withdrawal from their instructor (HW.) The faculty
member may also initiate the contact. No points are calculated into the GPA for HW.
6. Can I retake courses at BC?
o Repeating a Course
 Students who earn a grade of “D” or “F”, or students who fail to achieve a designated
grade as a prerequisite for another course, may repeat a course up to two times.
 After you retake the course, you will submit a Repeat Class Request to have the highest
grade calculated into the BC GPA. This form can be found on My Online Services off of
the BC homepage.
 This request will result in an “R” grade identifier being posted next to the lower grade
courses in the permanent transcript.