New Student
1. Apply
Admissions
BBCC’s application for admission will be unavailable October 9th-November 7th while the college converts to a new software system called ctcLink. The application for admission will be available again beginning November 8th. We look forward to seeing your application soon!
- IMPORTANT! Some programs have special admissions requirements.
- DREAMer students, please click here for forms and information about requirements for in-state tuition and state financial aid.
(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. Submit Documents for Math & English Placement
- Learn about all placement options such as how Transfer credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit earned in English and math can be used for placement. Be aware: You may not be able to register for some courses without placement.
- Complete the free Placement Evaluation Request for English & math placement.
Upload documentation of high school or college/university transcripts- most recent high school report card, high school transcript (within 10 years for English and 2 years for math), or Skyward grade report
- unofficial college/university transcripts
- SBAC, PSAT, SAT, ACT scores
for evaluation. Your name must appear on all documentation. Please allow 3 to 5 days for processing all documents.
- The BBCC Accuplacer test is for students intending to enroll in math or a course that requires a math prerequisite and are not able to report high school grades or scores and do not have any previous college experience. Cost: $10.
- Guided Placement for English is for students that are not able to report high school grades or scores and do not have any previous college experience.
(509) 793-2064 | testingcenter@bigbend.edu | Testing Center, 1400 bldg
4. Fill out COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation
5. Complete Online Viking Orientation
All new students are required to complete an online orientation (link down until Nov. 8) and it must be completed before you attend New Student Registration. The online orientation is a resource for you to refer back anytime.
6. Sign-up for New Student Registration
- At the New Student Registration event, an advisor will help you understand your placements, how to find essential resources on our website, choose first quarter classes and learn how to register for classes.
- The link to sign up for this event is found in the Online Viking Orientation (new link coming N0v. 8).
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: In-person, by phone, or online (down till Nov. 8).
- Set up a STEPP Payment Plan, stop by or call to get started.
(509) 793-2018 | businessoffice@bigbend.edu | 1400 bldg