Bellevue College Summer Classes: Your Comprehensive Guide

Bellevue College, a community-based college with open access, is situated on 100 acres of wooded land, offering views of the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountain Range. As the third-largest campus in Washington by enrollment, Bellevue College provides a wide array of summer classes to cater to diverse interests and academic goals. This guide provides essential information about Bellevue College's summer programs, including schedules, registration deadlines, course offerings, and unique opportunities like iD Tech Camps.

Important Dates and Deadlines for Winter Quarter

Understanding the academic calendar is crucial for planning your enrollment at Bellevue College. Here's a breakdown of important dates and deadlines:

Quarter Begins: January
Quarter Ends: March
Final Exams: March
Admission Deadline: To ensure all entry processes are completed by the start of winter quarter, we suggest students submit their application by this date: December
Residency Application Deadline for Winter Quarter: February
Current/Continuing students: Online registration begins based on assigned registration access time: November
New/Returning (former) students: Online registration begins (open registration, no “registration time” or appointment required): November
Last day to register online without instructor permission (classes with space & no waitlist): January
Registration begins using online Instructor Permission Process: January
Last day to register with instructor permission: January
Last day to change a credit class to audit: January
Last day to drop a class online without a “W” grade on transcript: January
“W” will appear on transcript: February
Grades posted to transcript: March
Remaining tuition balance due for students who registered between Nov. 13- Dec 12: December
Tuition due for registrations between Dec. 13 - Dec. 27: December
Tuition due for each registration on or after Dec.: December
Graduation Application Deadline: January
Winter Quarter File Complete Deadline: November
Begin tuition payment for awarded students: December
Begin disbursement of refunds: December
Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to fall 2021 grades: January
Date for Final adjustment to Pell grant based on enrollment level: January
Underage Admission - Document Submission Deadline (upload portal closes): December
Last day to drop & add or use “Swap Classes” to switch classes without additional tuition charges: January
Tuition due for enrollment between Nov. 17 - Dec. 12: December
Tuition due for enrollment between Dec. 13 - Dec. 25: December
Tuition due for each enrollment on or after Dec.: December
Begin tuition payment for awarded students: January
Begin disbursement of refunds: January
Petition/Appeal deadline for aid canceled due to Fall quarter grades: January
Date for Final adjustment to Pell grant based on enrollment level: January

Bellevue College observes several holidays, during which the campus is closed and no classes are held. These include:

HOLIDAY Campus Closed: December
HOLIDAY Campus Closed: January
HOLIDAY Campus Closed: January
Campus Community Day: No Class - Offices Closed: February
HOLIDAY - no classes, Offices Closed: February
HOLIDAY - Campus Closed for New Year’s Day: January
HOLIDAY - Campus Closed for MLK Jr Day: January
HOLIDAY - Campus Closed for Presidents’ Day: February
Campus Community Day: No classes.

iD Tech Camps at Bellevue College

Bellevue College hosts iD Tech Camps, offering a unique blend of technology education and summer camp fun for students aged 7-17. These camps provide hands-on learning experiences in various tech-related fields, attracting students with beginner to advanced skill levels.

iD Tech Camp Details

Ages: 7-17
Duration: 1 week
Format: Day camps
Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced
Price: Starting at $1,149 (payment plan available)

iD Tech camps at Bellevue College focus on transforming ideas into reality. Energetic instructors, often recruited from top universities such as Stanford and NYU, inspire campers to create apps, games, BattleBots®, and custom 3D designs. The curriculum combines hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments, fostering a unique and engaging summer experience. Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It's our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic.

Campus Life and Activities

Attending iD Tech Camps at Bellevue College offers students the valuable opportunity to experience campus life. This includes dining alongside potential future tech innovators, exploring landmarks such as the Student Union, and enjoying outdoor activities and games.

Instructors and Mentors

iD Tech prides itself on its exceptional team of instructors, who serve as mentors and role models for aspiring tech enthusiasts. Many iD Tech instructors have gone on to work at prestigious tech companies like Google, EA, Disney, and Microsoft.

Examples of iD Tech alumni include:

Aspen: Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks. "The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”
Brian M.: Software Engineer at Disney. "The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company."
Cody R.: Software Engineer at Airbnb. "I never imagined that a summer job could have such a lasting impact on my career. Teaching kids to develop video games was extremely gratifying, and it reinforced my love of programming. The skills I honed at iD Tech led me to become an engineer at Amazon then Airbnb."
Caitlyn M.: Technical Artist at Volvo. "Working at iD Tech meant giving back the amazing experience I had as a camper. iD Tech is a place of inclusivity and innovation, and there’s never a dull day with all the creative ideas that get shared around!"

The iD Tech Experience

iD Tech camps balance learning and fun. Students learn in small groups in labs on a prestigious college campus and from expert instructors who are trained to engage and inspire.

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Day camps include icebreakers and team-building activities before coursework. Students will walk from the computer lab to the dining hall as they take in the beauty of campus. Students return to the learning labs in the afternoon for more exciting coursework, followed by an afternoon break where they will have the chance to take part in outdoor game time and more campus discovery before wrapping up with instruction!

Overnight campers work until dinner and then go off to create deeper connections and memories while gaming, watching movies, and more. Your child will experience the magic of camp during days and nights filled with learning and adventure that builds lifelong friendships.

Students spend approximately five hours per day on the computer, taking breaks to engage in recreational activities throughout their sessions. We blend traditional summer camp activities like sports, gaming tournaments, chess tournaments, outdoor activities, and more with cutting-edge technology courses. Beyond STEM skill development, students socialize, make friends, and have fun!

Registration and Financial Options

As courses frequently sell out, we recommend registering early to secure your child's spot. You can make unlimited changes with no fees up to 28 days before the start of your session. If you need to cancel before March 1st, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid. If you cancel after March 1st but still 28+ days before your session, you will receive a refund less the additional fees (if applicable) and a $250 cancellation charge per week. Within 28 days of your session start date, changes are subject to a fee, and no refunds are provided for cancellations.

You can register today for as little as $375 per student and pay the balance in convenient monthly installments. You can save $50 by registering for multiple sessions, and you can earn $25 in credit when you invite a friend to join camp (your friend saves $25 when they sign up too!).

Communication and Showcases

If your child will be bringing a phone to camp, they’ll be able to access their device to update you on their adventures and take selfies with their new friends during break times.

Our camp staff are here to help by taking pictures of campers in action! Our photos page is regularly updated to showcase all of the fun taking place at camp.

During our Friday Family Showcase, loved ones get to see their camper’s final project while interacting with camp staff and learning about the week, skills gained, and more.

Post-Camp Benefits

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an iD Tech diploma as well as a transcript outlining everything they learned over the week. They’ll also take home a USB with their course project files, along with access to installation and setup guides so they can continue working at their own pace.

iD Tech Academies

iD Tech Academies offer intensive, assignment-driven programming workshops in various course topics including machine learning, virtual reality, game development, robotics, and more. Programs are designed to be a rigorous, pre-college experience that provides industry insights for teens interested in pursuing STEM fields in college or as a career.

Academy programs run in two-week sessions. Weekend stays are an optional add-on at select locations. While they’re fully supervised by our staff, weekend stays are filled with activities designed for fun (rather than our usual instruction). Because this is a teen-only program, students are provided as much autonomy as possible to shape their own weeks with what they want to learn and how to spend their free time. Along with the additional freedom academies allow, teens will get to stay in the dorms on campus to get an even better feel for college life (with boys and girls staying in separate areas of the dorms).

Along with an iD Tech diploma, teens leave their academy with a portfolio tailored to their course topic-a valuable addition to resumes and portfolios for college applications, internships, and jobs.

Additional Resources

Online Options

With online options including virtual camps, academies, and private lessons, there is a program that fits your child’s interest, skill level, goals, and schedule. Inspiring instructors, customized curriculum, and topics your child can’t get enough of-sound familiar? Everything there is to love about our summer camps, taught online and live by our elite instructors. Learn more.

Program Specialists

Our Program Specialists are here to provide you with the best experience. Looking for a personalized course recommendation? Need help signing up? We’ve got you covered.

Course Schedules and Offerings

To view when and where classes are offered, including online, by subject, add Filters to the dynamic class schedule on this page. View the Academic Catalog for full descriptions of courses.

Important Note on Course Availability

While Bellevue University strives to provide the most up-to-date information, course offerings in the schedule are subject to change between the time of publishing and the start of registration. Optimal learning occurs within an enrollment range: it is not feasible or educationally sound to teach certain courses if class enrollments are either too small or too large. Because of this, Bellevue University reserves the right to adjust class schedules, including class cancellation, when enrollment or other circumstances require this. Enrolled students will be notified at the earliest opportunity. Please Note: If a class is canceled, your tuition is refunded in full, however, you are responsible for textbooks and other incurred expenses.

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