New Student
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Quarter |
Application Opens |
Financial Aid Priority Deadline |
Last Date to Submit Application |
Last Day to sign up for New Student Enrollment Sessions |
Last Available New Student Enrollment Session |
| Summer 2025 Begins July 1 |
Mar. 1 | Apr. 15 | June 1 | June 10 | June 17 |
| Fall 2025 Begins Sept. 22 |
Nov. 1 | July 15 | Aug. 21 | Aug. 28 | Sept. 4 |
| Winter 2026 Begins Jan. 5 |
Sept. 1 | Nov. 15 | Dec. 1 | Dec. 9 | Dec. 16 |
| Spring 2026 Begins April 1 |
Dec. 1 | Feb. 15 | Feb. 1 | Mar. 6 | Mar. 13 |
Dates are subject to change.
1. Apply by the Deadline
Admissions
- Are you a new student planning to attend winter quarter? The last day to submit your application for winter quarter is Dec. 1, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Start your application today and secure your spot for the upcoming quarter. A $30 application fee is required to complete your application submission. Apply Now!
- Applicants will receive a welcome email once their application has been processed and they have been accepted to BBCC. This message will be sent to the email used to apply, sometimes communications may go to junk, be sure to check your inbox and junk mail frequently if you are expecting a communication from the college.
- Important! Some programs have special admissions requirements.
- DREAMer students: Please review State Financial Aid information for current and returning DREAMer Vikings.
(509) 793-2089 | admissions@bigbend.edu | Admissions Office 1400 bldg
Financial Aid
- Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
OR - WASFA online (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). DREAMers (non-citizens, WA state residents).
- The Financial Aid Office is available if you need help. Be aware of dates & deadlines.
- Learn about other funding options here.
(509) 793-2088 | faidinfo@bigbend.edu | Financial Aid Office, 1400 bldg
2. Get Credit for Prior Learning
If you have earned credits from any of the following, please submit official documents to Big Bend Community College for evaluation.
- English or math credits from another college or university.
- Any college level courses.
- Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam scores.
- College in the High School (CiHS) or Running Start credit from another college or university.
Contact the college, university, or awarding agency and request official transcripts to be sent to Big Bend Community College. Learn more about how to submit official documents.
(509) 793-2089 | admissions@bigbend.edu | Admissions Office 1400 bldg
3. Activate Your Student ctcLink Account
Once a student has been admitted, they will receive a welcome email that will include their new BBCC student ID (ctcLink ID) number and their next steps. Please follow the directions to activate your ctcLink Student Account, this is an important step for new students.
4. Submit Documents for Math and English Placement
English & Math Placement: What You Need to Know
Before you enroll in classes, we’ll help you get placed into the right English and math courses. Starting December 1st, placement is mandatory for new students—but don’t worry, it’s quick and easy!
- Note: Placement is not required for:
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initial Certificate
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program
- Non-award seeking students
We use multiple measures to determine the best starting point for you. That means we look at things like:
- Your high school transcripts
- Smarter Balanced Assessment scores (if available)
- Other college coursework or test scores (like AP, IB, or SAT/ACT)
- Placement tests
This process helps make sure you’re set up for success from day one.
✅ How to Get Started
- Wait for your Admissions Application to be processed.
You’ll receive a welcome email with your BBCC student ID (ctcLink ID)—you’ll need this to begin.
- Complete the free Placement Evaluation Request.
This is where you’ll upload your placement documents.
What to Submit
We use multiple measures to determine your placement. You can upload:
- Your most recent high school transcript (within 10 years for English, 2 years for math)
- Unofficial college/university transcripts
- Test scores: SBAC, PSAT, SAT, ACT
You can also learn how transfer credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores in English and math may be used for placement.
Don’t have any of the above?
No problem! If you graduated more than 10 years ago, don’t have test scores, or previous college experience, you still have options:
- Accuplacer Math Test – For students without transcripts or test scores and no prior college experience.
- Guided Placement for English – For students without transcripts or test scores and no prior college experience who need English placement.
⚠️ Note: Guided Placement is not available for Running Start students.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Email is the quickest way to get a response!
509.793.2068 | testingcenter@bigbend.edu | Testing Center
5. Complete Viking Orientation
- All new students are required to complete an Online Viking Orientation and it must be completed before you attend New Student Enrollment. The online orientation is a resource for you to refer to anytime.
- Admitted Students must have Steps 3-6 completed before they attend New Student Enrollment.
6. Attend New Student Enrollment
- At your New Student Enrollment session, an advisor will help you understand your placement results, find essential resources on the BBCC website, and help you enroll in your first quarter classes. Note: At the end of the Viking Orientation, you will sign up for a New Student Enrollment session. Follow the directions provided for you in the online orientation. The link to sign up for this event is found in the Online Viking Orientation.
7. Pay Tuition
- Save your spot! Don’t forget to pay your tuition or arrange payment by the deadline. Check here for due dates!
- Payment options:
- Students can visit the Business office to pay in person.
- Call the Business office to pay over the phone.
- Pay online through your ctcLink account.
- Set up a STEPP Payment Plan, stop by or call to get started!
(509) 793-2018 | businessoffice@bigbend.edu | 1400 bldg
8. Living on Campus (Optional)
- Students may live on-campus in the Residence Halls. Please complete and submit the application and contract form found on the Residence Halls webpage.
- Pay the $300 deposit: Phone (509) 793-2018.
What can I do while I wait for my application to be processed?
- New students are encouraged to complete steps 2, 4, and 8 (if applicable) above.
- Complete and submit all financial aid paperwork, if applicable.
- Review important Dates & Deadlines.
- Check out our One Stop Resources.
Exception to Application Deadline
Were you hoping to start next quarter but missed the application deadline? Complete and submit the Exception to Application Deadline form to request an exception. A decision will be made and a response provided via email within 3 business days.