Bellingham Technical College is committed to the success of each student seeking enrollment.

We know that student success here and in later employment is closely related to reading and math abilities. For this reason, acceptance into specific degree/certificate programs is determined in part by students demonstrating that their reading and mathematics skills are at the level identified for program success

All students seeking enrollment in specific programs must achieve required scores in reading and mathematics on the Accuplacer test. Click here for information on Accuplacer. This requirement may be waived upon evaluation of official transcripts from an accredited college or university. To request an evaluation for Accuplacer waiver, contact the Admissions Office at (360) 752-8345 or email admissions@btc.ctc.edu. Placement testing is held at scheduled times in the Assessment Center.

Students must present picture identification for testing. Appointments are required and can be made through the Admissions Office, College Services Building, (360) 752-8345, email: admissions@btc.ctc.edu.

For more information on the assessment tests, read our list of Accuplacer Frequently Asked Questions.

GED testing is held in the Assessment Center, College Services Building, Room 105 at scheduled times.

Reading and Social Studies may be taken during the same testing session - all other tests require separate testing appointments. Arrive 30 minutes early for your first test to complete the GED registration paperwork. Arrive 30 minutes early on the day you take the Math test to view a mandatory orientation video."

Students must present state or federal issued picture identification for testing. Appointments are required and can be made through the Admissions Office, College Services Building, (360) 752-8345, email: admissions@btc.ctc.edu. To request information on registering for the GED, contact the Admissions Office as well

The cost to take the entire battery of 5 tests is $75.00 and must be paid before you begin testing. This one-time fee may be fully refunded prior to taking any tests. No refunds are offered once testing has begun. Individual retests, if necessary, cost $10.00.

For more information about the GED, visit the American Council on Education's website. See what to expect, how to prepare, sample test questions, FAQs, and resources.

Additional copies of your GED are $4.00 and can only be requested in person or in writing. GED transcripts cannot be requested over the phone as they are federal educational records. Please complete the GED Transcript Request and fax your request to (360) 752-7135. Your request can also be submitted in person to the Career Center in the College Services Building. Please note the there is a $4.00 charge per transcript requested and this fee must be paid to the BTC cashier prior to your request being fulfilled. Please call the Assessment Center at (360) 752-8335 if you have any other questions."

Interest, aptitude, and other similar tests are administered by the counseling staff in the Counseling & Career Center. Students should make an appointment with a counselor to arrange testing at (360) 752-8450

Online career exploration resources are available on the Career Services web pages.

BTC offers a number of computer certification exams for students interesting in demonstrating computer competency around Microsoft Office software and functions. The following 2 exam series are available through the BTC Assessment Center:

• Internet and Computer Core Certification (IC3)
• Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)