OLS Bellevue College

08/11/2026

In Spring Quarter, OLS students taking Self Determination visited the Crossroads Community Center in Bellevue and had the opportunity to engage with a vibrant, multicultural space dedicated to learning, creativity, and community connection.

Operated by the City of Bellevue, and designed as an inclusive gathering place, the center helped students build valuable relationships, explore new interests, and connect with people.

Through hands-on experiences students gained exposure to leadership, collaboration, and lifelong learning opportunities in a welcoming environment (and had a lot of fun playing pool, giant board games, air hockey, and more!).

Way to go, OLS!

08/10/2026

Come learn more about the OLS Bellevue College program at an upcoming Information Session!

If you're a prospective student, parent, or educator wondering if the OLS program is the right fit for you or your student(s), joining an Information Session is the perfect way to get answers to all your questions about our program.

Our next session is happening August 25 — register today!

https://bit.ly/3Wd9B8A

08/06/2026

Critical thinking is a big part of every course in OLS and something we challenge our students on throughout their time in the program.

But we also offer several courses that focus specifically on critical thinking and go deeper into its concepts and real-world applications. Once of those courses is Critical Thinking Through Media, which teaches students how to look at media and advertising and how they influence audiences.

In Spring quarter earlier this year, students spent time in class working through articles, doing research, and labeling the articles as credible, needs verification, or not credible. They also visited the 91.3 KBCS station to get a first-hand look into a non-profit station, a great way to see both the broadcasting process and how being a listener-supported station applies to what they've been learning about media funding in class.

Way to go, OLS!

08/05/2026

Our Skills for Work II Summer Camp was last week — and that's a wrap on 2026 summer camps! Here's a few highlights from last week's camp.

We had such a blast with every student who joined us this summer. From tie-dying t-shirts and painting a Northern Lights scene to exploring career pathways on the Bellevue College campus and beyond, this summer was packed with incredible opportunities and fun activities.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to all the community partners who helped make this year's camps so much fun, including:

Jiemjoyce Reduque with BC Housing
Michelle McRae with the BC Fitness Center
Ron Austin and Maria Sanchez Isaz with the BC XR Lab
David Bruckner with BC Digital Media
Amber Myers with BC Events
Corey Goelz wth BC Career Services
Katie Bryant, Makenna, and Toshi at BC Makerspace
Edmund Wong with BC's Early Learning Center
Mauz with BC Nursing
Microsoft's Inclusive Tech Lab
Jessica, Park Ranger at Robinswood Park
Bellevue Fire Station 2

If you would like to join us in 2027, be sure to sign up for our waitlist so you know when registration opens.

08/04/2026

OLS was recently featured as part of a story published by Bellevue College that highlights the college's three programs that support students who are neurodivergent, have learning differences, are disabled, or need accommodations.

We are so proud to be part of a campus that welcomes and celebrates all students and provides a place for OLS students to earn their degree and enjoy all the perks of being a college student.

Read more about BC's Disability Resource Center, Neurodiversity Navigators, and OLS in this article:

Walk through Bellevue College on any Tuesday afternoon, and you’ll see a campus community that reflects the diversity of the students it serves. Among them are students with diverse learning profiles…

07/23/2026

Our second session of our Skills for Work Summer Camps has been an absolute blast! Here are a few highlights from the week so far—two more days to go (and we're thankful for slightly cooler weather today).

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week!

07/10/2026

Our first session of summer camps was a blast!

These wonderful young adults joined us for a week of fun and learning, exploring career pathways, learning job readiness skills, and exploring the BC campus.

Each student got to make a tie-dye t-shirt to take home, and we had a wonderful time with the VR headsets in the .xrlab, among many other fun activities throughout the week.

Our next session starts July 20—and we still have a few spots available. If you are looking for a fun way to spend a week this summer getting ready for life after high school, this is it!

Register today: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ols/camps/

07/09/2026

We are so proud of the OLS Class of 2026!

What an amazing time we had celebrating them (and all the Bellevue College 2026 grads!) at T-Mobile Park on June 27.

Here are a few photos of the big day to enjoy!

07/01/2026

Last week, we celebrated the OLS Class of 2026 in style at our annual Graduate
Presentation Night. This is always such a wonderful event, celebrating our grads as they reflect on how far they've come since they first started at OLS.

Third-year OLS students were in attendance to receive the Passing of the Torch and some last pieces of advice and encouragement for their final year in the
program.

Thank you to all the family, friends, internship managers, faculty, and staff who came to celebrate these wonderful graduates!

Congratulations, again, Class of 2026 — we can't wait to see what comes next for you all!