Admissions Steps

Thank you for choosing Bellingham Technical College. We are excited to work with you to achieve your goals! To be eligible to register for classes, admissions steps 1,2 and 3 need to be completed.

If you are a Veteran, Impact student, International student, Transfer student, Undocumented, L&I or Running Start student, be sure to check the Student Types page for additional information.

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1. Apply

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Submit an online application through the Online Admissions Application Portal Link. Once you create and log into your account, please select the following from the application homepage dropdown menus: 

  1. College – Bellingham Technical College 
  2. I will be enrolling as… -- First Year 
  3. Program – Professional Technical 
  4. Term – [Preferred Starting Term] 
  5. Degree or Certificate – [Please refer to our program webpages for degree and certificate titles]

BTC offers a Baccalaureate program in Operations Management BAS.
There are two Academic degree-program options; Business DTA/MRP, and Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP (general education courses transferable to a nursing degree program; students interested in our Nursing degree program should select Professional Technical/Assoc in Nursing DTA/MRP). Please refer to our program webpages for more information.

Within 10-14 business days of submitting your application, you will receive your 'Welcome to BTC' email with your assigned student identification number (ctcLink ID). Sometimes this email can be sent to your junk/spam folders, so be sure to check there too!

Apply for Financial Aid 

Visit the Explore Financial Aid page for more information. 

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2. Assess Your Starting Point

Once you have applied to BTC, and received your Welcome Letter email, you are now ready for the next step; determining your starting point. Students who are pursuing a degree or certificate need to determine their math and English placementcement. For an overview of the requirements for your degree or certificate, please visit our Degrees & Certificates pages.

  • Another way to determine placement is to have transcripts/test scores sent in. Students can find more information on our Transfer Student page.  

*You must have an application to BTC on file and a Transfer Evaluation Request Form submitted for your transcript to be evaluated. 

Need help with this step? Email Outreach@btc.edu for assistance. 

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3. Advising & Registration

Now that you have completed Admissions Steps one and two, you are ready for a GET Started appointment! Students will attend a mandatory GET Started appointment with a BTC College Navigator. In the GET Started appointment, you will navigate your Goals, create an Education Plan, become Tech Ready and register for classes.

You will be sent a link to schedule your GET Started appointment once your transcripts are evaluated or you complete Guided Self Placement. If you completed your math and English placement steps and have not received a link to schedule a GET Started appointment, please email advising@btc.edu
 

Important Notes: 

GET Started appointments are offered in person or virtually through Zoom. In person appointments available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admissions Steps 1 and 2 must be completed prior to scheduling the appointment.

If you are receiving L & I benefits, need accommodations, or you cannot attend a GET Started appointment before the quarter begins, please contact Admissions & Advising at 360.752.8345.

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4. Prepare to Attend

Pay Tuition and Fees 

You are considered officially enrolled when your tuition and fees are paid in-full. Tuition and fees are due in-full by the date indicated on the College Calendar. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. To view current tuition and fee rates, please visit Tuition, Fees, Rates & Costs 

Pay online with a Visa or MasterCard credit (not debit) card, or pay at the Cashier window, located on the main floor of the College Services (CS) building, where you may use cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or financial aid award. 

Student ID Card

A photo ID or student ID card is required for some registration transactions.

Student ID cards are available, at no cost, in the Student Center - Morse Center 221 (MC 221). Please bring photo ID during normal business hours.

Your Student ID qualifies you for discounts on Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) bus passes and at many local vendors, plus access to the Western Washington University and Whatcom Community College libraries.

Textbooks

Find textbook lists or take your printed class schedule to the Campus Store, located in the A-Building Hallway, Room 5. Tip: We do NOT recommend purchasing texts for any other quarter than the current one in which you are registered.

eLearning

If you are taking any online or hybrid classes, be sure to setup and check your BTC email for instructions on how to access your classes. To setup your email and explore your online classes, please visit the Student Links page.

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Admissions Steps FAQ

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Hours & Contacts

Regular Hours

Mon to Thu: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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