Immunizations

The Oregon Department of Health requires community college students born on or after January 1, 1957, to have two doses of measles vaccine before participating in clinical experiences in allied health, nursing, and human services programs; practicum experiences in education and child care programs; and intercollegiate sports.  If you are enrolling in the nursing program and in some health programs, you may also be required to be vaccinated for Hepatitis B prior to entering any clinical experiences. For details about these requirements, contact the department that oversees the program in which you plan to participate.

Degree and Certificate Programs

If you are seeking a degree or certificate, you are required to:

• Complete and submit a BMCC Application for Admission to any BMCC location.
• Complete the COMPASS placement assessments. Transfer students who have not successfully completed a college- or university-level math and writing course will be asked to take the COMPASS placement assessmentS. If you have taken a math or writing course from another institution you will need to submit a Pre-requisite Override form and attach at least an unnofficial copy of your transcript, to the Service Center located on the Pendleton campus. If you have taken a math or writing placement assessment at another college within the last two years, you may submit a copy of your placement results to BMCC's Testing Center on the Pendleton campus for placement in your BMCC courses.

International Admissions

Blue Mountain Community College is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students, and welcomes international students. We provide an affordable education in a safe, comfortable environment. To be considered for admission as an international student, you must:

1. Complete BMCC’s International Application for Admission packet.
2. Pay a $25 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
3. Submit an official TOEFL score report  (minimum 550 paper-based, or 97 internet-based). Students from areas that English is their native language will not be required to submit TOEFL scores however, they must have the ability to benefit from instruction based on scores from the Compass placement assessments using the Federal Title IV aid standards.

Additional requirements to be met for admission, and to obtain an I-20 visa, include:

• Proof of adequate funds for the student’s studies.
• A complete set of documents for all of the student’s previous and current studies.
• Proof of health insurance.

International students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) and successfully complete 12 or more credits each term to remain in good standing with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

For more information, or to receive an international student application packet, please contact the Admissions Office; email getinfo@bluecc.edu; or visit the International Student Admissions page on BMCC’s Website. You will be notified by mail after all of the application materials are received and verified.

Non-Degree Admissions

If you wish to enroll for courses at BMCC but not obtain a degree or certificate, you are required either to:

• Create and use an on-line Student WolfWeb account to enroll.
• Submit a completed BMCC Registration form to your local BMCC site.

Every student, whether degree-seeking or not, who intends to take a credited math or writing course is required to take the math or writing placement test. Placement in these courses is mandatory. If you have completed a math or writing course, you will need to submit either an unofficial grade transcript or placement assessment from your prior college (test must have been taken within the last two academic years).  Once you have submitted your documentation to our Advising and Testing Center on the Pendleton campus, an override will be applied to your student record within two business days. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher. If you have been out of school for two or more years, you must take the math or writing placement assessment.

Placement Assessment

Placement assessment is required if you intend to take a math or writing course and have not already taken a math or writing course at a college or university. In addition, degree-seeking students may need to complete placement assessments for reading and computer literacy. You are encouraged to review the topics covered in the placement assessment. Our testing center can recommend a variety of study tools. BMCC uses a self-paced, computerized assessment designed to determine your level of academic ability in each of these subject areas. The scores are used to assist you and your advisor in placing you in the correct course.

If you have taken either a math or writing course from another college or university, you will need to provide the Advising and Testing Center with a copy of your unofficial grade transcript to determine proper placement in math and or writing courses at BMCC. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher.  If you have taken a math and/or writing assessment from another college within the last two years, you may submit that to the Advising and Testing Center on the Pendleton campus in lieu of having to take the assessment at BMCC.  Placement assessment scores are valid for two years.  If you took a math and/or writing placement assessment at BMCC or another college more than 2 years ago and have not taken a math and/or writing course since that time, you will be required to take the placement assessment in that subject area.

All BMCC locations administer placement assessments. Dates and times for testing are posted on the college Website, or you can call 541-278-5931. There is a $10 fee for taking the initial placement assessment for math, writing, reading, and computer literacy. Students wishing to re-take the assessment in a subject area will be charged $5 for each retest.

The scores will be uploaded each day to provide the most current information to your advisor to assist you in planning an appropriate course schedule. BMCC does not use placement assessment scores to determine admittance to the college.

If you disagree with the placement recommendation in  writing, you may be referred to the academic department for further placement advising and possible further testing. Should you disagree with your math placement  you may request to take a challenge test.

To request a placement assessment with accommodations due to a documented disability please contact the assistant director of advising, testing and student disability services at 541-278-5931.

Computer Literacy Requirement

Computer literacy is a graduation requirement for all one-year certificate and two-year degree programs. The computer literacy component allows you some options. If you take the computer literacy placement assessment and score an average of 75% or higher, the college will waive your computer literacy course requirement for graduation. If you score an average of 85% or higher, you may receive credit for CS120 under the  credit by examination (CBE) process. To receive credit, you must complete the CBE form and pay related tuition. If you average below 75%, a computer literacy course will become a requirement for graduation; should that occur, the college strongly recommends that you take the computer literacy course early in your coursework to ensure your success.

You may also meet this requirement by taking one of the following courses and completing it with a grade of C or higher: CS120, BA131, ED235, and AGR111.  Please work with your advisor to determine which option best fits the needs of your degree.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) Admissions

These programs are open to non-high school graduates who are at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in high school. Students who are sixteen and seventeen years of age must provide the college with a release from the high school district in which they reside according to O.R.S. 339.030. For more information, contact the Department of College Preparatory Programs at 541-278-5795.