Testing Services

Testing services are available at all BMCC locations. Services will vary by site. Contact the BMCC center nearest you for schedules, appointments, and details.

The testing centers provide placement testing services to help a diverse student population successfully achieve a variety of educational goals. The testing centers also provide test proctoring services for distance education students, special accommodations testing, and GED testing. In addition, the Testing Center on the Pendleton campus provides testing services for a variety of tests for professional licenses and certifications. Information on other testing services is available upon request.

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Philosophy at Blue Mountain Community College states, “Academic advising is a collaborative process through which advisors assist students with timely, meaningful educational planning that is compatible with the students’ life goals. The advisor serves as an advocate and resource in an interactive partnership with the student. Advising encourages students to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action plans.”

To help ensure student success, BMCC requires all degree- seeking students, whether full- or part-time, to work with an advisor to plan and develop his or her academic career path. Advisors work with students to help ensure they are taking classes that apply to their chosen degree plan and that are appropriate for the students’ level of readiness and preparedness for a variety of courses. Advisors also help students navigate the complex world of degree audits, graduation, academic support systems, and transfer information.

An advisor will be assigned to students seeking a degree, however, academic advising is available for every student at BMCC, whether degree-seeking or not, to help them effectively plan to meet their educational goals. There is an advisor for every academic program at BMCC. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university can find catalogs, applications, scholarship information, and other helpful information from all Oregon University Systems schools and other colleges in the Pacific Northwest by contacting the advising department at the Pendleton campus or by visiting the Library.

To see an advisor, you can call or stop by the advising center in Pendleton (Morrow Hall, room 118), call 541-278-5931 in Pendleton, or contact the center nearest you to have an advisor assigned. You can set up appointments directly through your assigned advisor, or the centers can set them up for you. 

Timberwolves Introduction

Timberwolves Introduction (TwI) is a mandatory six-hour workshop for all new and transfer students. TwI introduces students to academic culture, purpose, expectations, resources, procedures, and policies. Advising, registration, student activities, success strategies, and career information are also covered during TwI. Degree-seeking students entering BMCC for the first time—including transfer students—will be assigned or asked to choose a TwI session that meets their schedule. TwI is open to all students, whether degree-seeking or not. Spouses, parents and significant others are also invited to attend so they can explore ways to support and encourage their BMCC student. Students must register for TwI sessions prior to or during their first term of attendance.

Bookstore

The BMCC Bookstore is located adjacent to the library in Pioneer Hall at the BMCC campus in Pendleton and provides services to all students at all BMCC locations. Bookstore products and services include new and used textbooks, study aides, calculators, school and art supplies, sundries, and stamps. The Bookstore also offers a wide selection of clothing, gifts, snacks, and beverages. Academic pricing on computer software is also available to those who qualify.

Textbooks are also made available at the centers in Baker City, Milton-Freewater, and Hermiston for classes held at those campuses. If you are taking classes at any of these locations and have questions about textbook purchases, please contact the local center directly. Please contact the Bookstore for our book refund and buy-back policy.

For your convenience, you can order textbooks online at  www.bookstore.bluecc.edu. For more information or questions regarding the site, please contact the Bookstore at 541-278-5733. 

Copy Center

Food Service

The Pendleton campus houses the BMCC Student Union and Cafeteria, located in Pioneer Hall. The cafeteria is operated by a local and privately run business.

Library

The BMCC Library plays a vital role in the teaching and learning process. Through its various services, the library connects people, technology, and resource collections for student success in academics and in the pursuit of lifelong learning goals.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Disability Services is committed to providing equal access to all qualified students with disabilities. Providing academic adjustments and auxiliary aides and services to students with disabilities to remove barriers to physical spaces and program access is an important goal at BMCC. Faculty and staff members are informed, understanding, and supportive.

Tutoring Program

Housed in the new Student Learning Center in Morrow Hall, the tutoring program offers drop-in tutoring and peer-tutoring to students who would like assistance with their classes. The tutoring program is provided at no cost to all BMCC students. If you want tutoring, drop by the information desk in the Student Learning Center or complete an online tutor request form at www.bluecc.edu. Instructors may also refer students who need tutoring to the Student Learning Center. If you want to be a peer tutor you must apply to the Department of College Preparatory Programs and then be approved by the instructor. The number of peer tutoring positions is dependent upon instructor approval and available funding.

TRiO Student Support Services

TRiO/Student Support Services works with students to provide comprehensive academic support. Nationwide, students who are part of a TRiO program tend to have higher GPAs and earn more credits than those who are not involved with TRiO. The TRiO program at BMCC offers a student computer lab, professional and peer tutoring, advising and four-year transfer assistance, workshops on study strategies and time management, book and calculator loans, snacks, and a place to meet other BMCC students. 

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics

BMCC participates in both the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The NWAACC is the parent organization for thirty-six community colleges in Oregon and Washington. BMCC sponsors athletic teams under the NWAACC, including women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s softball and men’s baseball. The BMCC rodeo team competes in the NIRA Northwest Region with universities and colleges from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. NWAACC and NIRA colleges provide a variety of academic and vocational offerings as well as many enrichment activities for their students.

• Stresses academic, personal and athletic excellence.
• Strengthens success-producing traits such as dedication, discipline, focus, integrity, communication, organization, and leadership.
• Emphasizes the value of teamwork.
• Creates a positive, lasting memory of BMCC for each athlete.

BMCC has been active in the rodeo world almost since the college was founded. Our men’s and women’s rodeo teams compete in intercollegiate rodeos throughout the Northwest and nationally. The team has enjoyed great success over the years by winning numerous regional championships and by winning the national championship in 1987 and the national reserve championship in 1999. The BMCC rodeo team has produced many regional and national champions who have gone on to participate in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and become world and national PRCA champions.

BMCC Athletics Department 541-278-5900
Baseball 541-278-5900
Women’s Softball 541-278-5895
Men’s Basketball 541-278-5893
Women’s Basketball 541-278-5894
Women’s Volleyball 541-278-5910
Men’s and Women’s Rodeo 541-278-5930

Clubs

BMCC offers a variety of student activities that enhance the cultural atmosphere of the Pendleton campus and provide educational, recreational, social, and leadership opportunities for interested students. For more information contact the Associated Student Government (ASG) club coordinator in the ASG Office in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton campus.

Housing

BMCC does not provide on-campus housing nor do we recommend, endorse, or make claims of any type concerning private housing available in our district.  We do, however, provide a listing on our Web site of property management companies that have rentals available to students. In addition, local newspapers in the region list available housing. 

Music

The Department of Music offers opportunities for students to participate in a variety of performing groups such as choir, vocal jazz ensemble, jazz band, and two local symphonies. Students may take guitar, piano, and voice lessons to develop musicianship and songwriting skills. For more information about this program, please call the music department at 541-278-5174.  

Publications

Wolf Echos is the campus newsletter written, edited, and managed by the Associated Student Government. If you are interested in contributing information or articles may contact the ASG publicity officer at 541-278-5948 or by email at: asgbmcc@bluecc.edu. 

Student Ambassadors

BMCC student ambassadors represent various regions, programs, issues, and interests of the student body. They participate in recruitment events and college fairs, visit high schools, give campus tours, contact potential students, and represent BMCC to the community. 

Student Government

Blue Mountain Community College has an active student government that is supported through the Office of Enrollment Management. The Associated Student Government (ASG) is responsible for planning various cultural, governmental, and entertainment events as well as contributing to college governance committees. The executive committee of the ASG consists of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, club coordinator, publicity director, and outreach liaison officer. The remaining members of the ASG are student senators. If you are interested in becoming an active member of ASG, please contact an executive committee member at 541-278-5948 or by email at asgbmcc@bluecc.edu. All BMCC students are encouraged to become involved.  

Theater Arts

 The BMCC Theater Arts Program has a forty-year history of collaborating with the local College Community Theatre organization and with the Music Department in producing three main-stage productions each academic year in the 280-seat Pioneer Theater on the Pendleton campus. These productions offer our students and the general public excellent creative opportunities and essential training for performance-based careers. In the spirit of community-driven theater, students are given direct experience within all areas of theatrical production, including acting, scenic, lighting, costume design and building, stage management, and assistant directing. For more information contact the Fine Arts Department at 541-278-5944.

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

The ABE program serves students who are at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in school. Students who are sixteen and seventeen must have a release from the high school district in which they reside. Students in the ABE program must take CASAS tests as part of the entry requirements and demonstrate functioning skills below the post-secondary level.

Adult High School Diploma (AHSD)

The AHSD is designed for students who choose to fulfill  competency requirements deemed necessary for a high school diploma in Oregon.  Students can earn credits by attending approved college courses. As a general rule, this program serves those who need three credits or fewer to complete high school requirements.  Students earning an AHSD through BMCC may participate in the BMCC commencement exercises held in June.  Students must submit high school transcripts to be evaluated by the college before beginning the program.  Students must work closely with the high school that will be transcripting courses for high school credit and issuing the diploma, their BMCC advisor, and the CP department to ensure that college credits will count toward the AHSD.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL instruction is offered for people for whom English is not their primary language. They can receive instruction in oral communication, adult survival skills, and English reading and writing skills.  ESL courses are available at the following BMCC locations: Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Boardman, and Baker City. 

General Education Development (GED)

GED preparation is available for students who are studying to pass the battery of GED tests.  Instruction in reading, writing, and math is available in the classroom or by distance education.  GED preparation courses are available at the following BMCC locations:  Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Boardman, Enterprise, Wallowa, and John Day.

Students earn the GED certificate when they receive passing scores on the five parts of this standardized exam. A school release is required before an individual under eighteen years of age may attempt the test. Information on testing and school release may be obtained from the BMCC testing center in Pendleton at (541) 278-5931.  Students earning a GED may participate in the BMCC commencement exercises held in June.

JOBS Program

JOBS for Oregon’s Future (JOBS: Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) is the state’s employment and training program for people on public assistance. In addition, JOBS can help low-income families avoid the need for welfare.

Through contract with the Oregon Department of Human Services, BMCC provides JOBS Program services in Umatilla County, including employment assessment, work-search assistance, and training in workplace basics and life skills. Clients receiving help through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program may be eligible for JOBS Plus services, which places persons in limited-duration training positions with private employers. As part of BMCC’s Department of College Preparatory Programs, the JOBS Program works closely with basic skills offerings as well as with other BMCC educational services in order to help JOBS students meet their goals.

The JOBS Program is located at BMCC Hermiston, BMCC Milton-Freewater, and the Oregon Employment Department in Pendleton.  For more information, please call the JOBS Program manager at (541) 938-4082 x3172.

College Preparation Courses

College preparation courses include language arts, math, and writing.  A student’s COMPASS placement score determines whether and at which level the student should be placed into a college preparation course. Students can also decide independently to take college preparation courses to improve their basic skills knowledge. Instructors also may refer students whose academic performance indicates they would benefit from additional college preparation. In addition, students can be referred by their instructors based upon the student’s performance in class. College preparation courses are offered at the following BMCC locations: Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, and Baker City.

Business Partnerships

Apprenticeship

Cooperative Work Experience (CWE)

Small Business Development Center/Small Business and Farm Management Programs

BMCC’s Farm Business Management (FBM) Program

High School Partnerships

Dual Credit Program

In cooperation with many high schools and the local education service district (ESD), BMCC offers a state-approved dual-credit program. Students at a public high school that has an articulation agreement with BMCC may meet the educational requirements of both the high school and a college-level BMCC course if they are enrolled for dual credit in a class taught at the high school. This challenging course work offers students the opportunity to begin building a college transcript while still enrolled in high school. Dual-credit courses and credits appear on a BMCC transcript as though they were taken at BMCC. Dual-credit courses normally transfer to four-year institutions in the same way as any other BMCC course work. Not all courses are available at every high school. High school students may check with their high school counselors and teachers for course availability, costs, and other requirements, or they may check with the ESD for further information. Students should also check with the college to which they wish to transfer, if they want to ensure that dual-credit course work will transfer.

Expanded Options

BMCC offers a dual-enrollment program that conforms with the Oregon Expanded Options legislation (also known as SB300 and SB23). This program offers high school students the ability to take BMCC classes to earn college credit and earn credit toward high school graduation at the same time. Depending on each high school’s policy, a high school may pay all or part of the cost of the college classes. Each high school sets its own criteria for entry into the program and monitors student progress. College-level credits earned are transcripted through BMCC and are transferable to other colleges.

Though similar, the dual-credit and expanded options programs have distinct differences:

• Students participating in the dual-credit program take classes at their high school from high school instructors and earn college credit at the same time;
• Students participating in the expanded options program take a college course from college instructors with other college students and earn high school credit at the same time; the high school pays all or part of the cost of the college course.

If you are interested in one or both of these opportunities, contact your high school or ESD or contact the Office of Enrollment Management at BMCC.

Inter-College Partnerships

Eastern Oregon Collaborative Colleges Council (EOCCC)

BMCC, Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC), and Eastern Oregon University (EOU) have worked together in several academic disciplines to improve articulation opportunities for students, allowing them to share lower division course work among BMCC, TVCC, and EOU; to transfer those credits to EOU; and to complete upper division courses at EOU culminating in a four-year degree.

For more information on the co-enrollment process, please go to the Service Center or call 541-278-5759. 

Oregon State University Dual Admission

Through an agreement with Oregon State University (OSU), BMCC students may be jointly admitted to BMCC and OSU and be eligible to enroll concurrently at both institutions.  There is a joint application process for eligible students; the admission deadline is one week before the start of classes of each term based on OSU’s academic calendar. Students enrolled in the program are required, as a condition of admission, to agree that their student records will be shared between and available to each institution. For more information on this program, contact BMCC’s Office of Admissions and Records. 

Articulated Degree Programs