Transfer Resources

Big Bend Community College is a great place to earn credits toward your bachelor’s degree. Transferring can be a smooth process, but planning is important. We are here to help you reach your educational and career goals!

Below is information to help guide you through the transfer process.

Join SYSTEM: Second Year Success: Transfer & Employment Mentoring!

SYSTEM is a Canvas-based, non-credit bearing course designed to support your next steps after BBCC—whether you’re planning to transfer to a university, continue into a BBCC Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program, or launch your career.

This course focuses on you and your goals. SYSTEM connects you with the resources, guidance, and mentoring you need to succeed beyond BBCC.

Let SYSTEM help you turn your aspirations into action!

Fall 2025 Transfer Events

College/University Transfer Partner Visits

Stop by your Transfer & Career Center to get your transfer questions answered!

Building 1400, Room 1413

November 3:

Heritage University (HU) Application Event, 10am-1pm

November 4^th:

Washington State University (WSU) Pullman Campus Application Event, 8:45am-10:45am

November 18^th:

Eastern Washington University (EWU), 10am-1pm
Grand Canyon University (GCU) Application Event and Transfer Tabling, 10am-1pm
Heritage University (HU) Transfer Tabling, 9am-1pm
Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities Campus Transfer Tabling, 10am-2pm

November 19th:

Central Washington University (CWU) Transfer Tabling, 10am-12pm

Steps to transfer

Meet with your advisor to develop an educational plan

Decide on BBCC degree that best fits your degree and career plans

Complete as many foundation and pre-requisite courses as possible within your BBCC degree

If you are undecided about a degree or career choice, make an appointment with a BBCC counselor (offices located in the 1400 building)

Visit the Transfer & Career Services Center (located in the library)

Research colleges and universities that offer the degree you are interested in (see list of colleges/universities below)

Understand admission requirements, recommended and required coursework, time to complete, and career prospects for a bachelors degree

Consider visiting a college/university campus (i.e. Visit CWU or Visit EWU)

You can also continue your education right here at Big Bend with the BAS-AM program.

Many colleges and universities have the same due date for admission, financial aid, and scholarship applications. Some majors require an additional application when applying to the department/program. It is important to contact the program you are interested in well in advance, plan ahead, and submit all your documents on time. Make note of the deadlines for the categories below:

Financial Aid — Apply for FAFSA or WASFA, they open on October 1st! Make sure to select any college/university you are considering when you submit your FAFSA or WASFA.
College/University Admissions — pay attention to admission application due dates for freshman vs. transfer students!
- Submit your ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)
- Submit your BBCC official transcript to the college/university you are applying to — Request your BBCC transcript here!
- Submit your official high school transcript
Majors/Department — determine if a separate program application is required and submit by priority due date
Apply for scholarships
Apply for campus housing

Personal Statement Tip

Schedule time to use the Writing Center when working on your personal statement

Complete Graduation Application

Foreign Language

When transferring to a 4-year college/university it is important to confirm the foreign language requirement for admission and/or graduation. For example, the University of Washington requires 2 years of high school (single language) or 2 quarters of college (single language) as an admission requirement. Some 4-year college/university majors require 2 years of high school (single language) or 3 quarters of college (single language) as a graduation requirement.

Colleges/Universities

Washington Public: