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Bellingham Technical College Be you at BTC. BTC is an equal opportunity institution. See our full statement at www.btc.edu/eos See our full statement: www.btc.edu/eos

Bellingham Technical College is passionate about supporting our students as they work toward degrees that change their lives. Informed by industry needs, our high-quality technical education gives students the skills they need for success, with a best-in-state 82% job placement rate. BTC offers 39 degrees, 55 certificates and 2 bachelor of applied science programs, training the nurses who care for us, the operators who run our refineries, the aquatic technicians who support our fish populations, the mechanics who repair our cars and more. Programs and Certificates: BTC provides top-notch training and education, in both long-established and and emerging green occupations--so you'll be ready to launch the career you want in an ever-changing economy. Bachelor of Applied Science:
• Operations Management (fully online)
• Engineering Technology (hybrid online and hands-on courses)

Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Composites
• Geomatics
• Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Manufacturing:
• Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics
• Instrumentation and Control Technology
• Machining
• Process Technology
• Water & Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Technology:
• Electrician
• HVAC & Refrigeration
• Welding: General & Pipe Specialization
• Residential Home Inspection

Transportation and Mechanical Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Auto Collision Repair Technology
• Auto Refinishing
• Diesel Technology
• General Automotive Repair

Business & Computer Technology:
• Accounting
• Administrative Assistant
• Business DTA
• Business Management
• Computer Science DTA
• Computer Networking Technology
• Computer Software Support
• Data Entry Specialist
• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Legal Assistant
• Medical Coding & Billing Generalist
• Office Assistant
• Project Management
• Receptionist

Nursing & Allied Health
• Dental Assisting
• Dental Hygiene
• EMT- Basic
• Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
• Nursing Assistant
• Nursing Associate Degree (full-time and part-time)
• Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Degree
• Practical Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgery Technology
• Veterinary Technician


Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences
• Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences
• Fisheries Aquaculture Techniques

Culinary Arts
• Culinary Arts

Bellingham Technical College is an equal opportunity institution.

Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov. 3, and BTC is excited to host a new official ballot drop box, located in the vis...
10/21/2026

Election Day is coming up Tuesday, Nov. 3, and BTC is excited to host a new official ballot drop box, located in the visitor lot in front of our College Services Building!

Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences Hatchery Tours are open now!Tours of the program's training facility are available thro...
10/14/2026

Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences Hatchery Tours are open now!
Tours of the program's training facility are available throughout Fall Quarter.
Sign up for a half-hour tour Monday through Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. for your opportunity to learn about the student-run hatchery, hear about different degree and certificate options, and talk to faculty and current students.

Please join our local community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, Oct. 12, from 5:30-10 p.m. at Lummi Nation ...
10/08/2026

Please join our local community to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, Oct. 12, from 5:30-10 p.m. at Lummi Nation School. The theme for this year's event is Answering the Call of Our Ancestors, and all are welcome to attend. A free dinner will be provided, and the program with student speakers and performers will run from 6-8 p.m., followed by singing, drumming and dancing.

The DSHS Mobile Office will be at BTC Wednesday, Oct 14, so you can fast track your benefits!The mobile office will be o...
10/07/2026

The DSHS Mobile Office will be at BTC Wednesday, Oct 14, so you can fast track your benefits!
The mobile office will be on campus from 10AM–2PM
in the Visitor Lot next to College Services.

Why come?
· Fastest way to activate food benefits if you qualify
· In-person staff can review and verify your documents

Make sure to bring:
· SSNs for household members
· ID (driver’s license or state ID)
· 2 months of paystubs (if working)
· Financial aid award letter
· Info on all income & monthly expenses

Tips
Submit the online application first—then just complete the in-person review!
If not working 80hrs per month, meet the requirement by participating in BFET or Work Study.

Cheers to our Culinary Arts students for packing a lot of flavor into little servings as they perfect their seasoning sk...
10/02/2026

Cheers to our Culinary Arts students for packing a lot of flavor into little servings as they perfect their seasoning skills with cold soups!

Happy Technical College Day! This year marks the 35th anniversary of BTC and the state’s other four technical colleges j...
10/01/2026

Happy Technical College Day! This year marks the 35th anniversary of BTC and the state’s other four technical colleges joining Washington’s public higher education system.

In 1991, the Legislature formally recognized these vocational institutes as technical colleges and included them with state community colleges, transforming what was then the State Board for Community College Education into our current Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC).

Between us, Washington’s five technical colleges offer instruction in 690 programs and degrees and serve 34,000 students each year. Technical colleges like BTC play a key role in our communities: strengthening our regional workforce and economy; expanding access to education to low-income, first-generation and underrepresented students; and providing training that leads to family-wage careers.

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Governor Ferguson is proclaiming Oct. 1, 2026 as Technical College Day at the state level and Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu is proclaiming Oct. 1 Technical College Day for our county.

In addition to the anniversary of joining the state system, 2027 marks BTC’s 70th anniversary serving our community with high-quality, hands-on education.

“While our campus and our programs have evolved to meet the changing needs of the world around us, one thing has stayed the same: our focus on our students,” BTC President James Lemerond says. “I am so grateful to my colleagues across campus who strive every day to help our students achieve their educational goals.”

Read the county's Technical College Day proclamation: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/16089

Nothing brings campus together like cheese platter day! 🧀BTC's Culinary Arts students got a tasty start to the quarter c...
09/25/2026

Nothing brings campus together like cheese platter day! 🧀
BTC's Culinary Arts students got a tasty start to the quarter creating cheese platters with handmade crackers and spreads for their Garde Manger course.

Happy first day of Fall Quarter, BTC! 🍂
09/22/2026

Happy first day of Fall Quarter, BTC! 🍂

Start off Fall Quarter on the right foot with our open house events Sept. 21-23 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in Campus Center! Joi...
09/18/2026

Start off Fall Quarter on the right foot with our open house events Sept. 21-23 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in Campus Center!

Join us in the Student Center on the third floor of Campus Center to:
• Explore campus resources
• Get your student ID card
• Meet college staff
• Learn about ASBTC
• Ask questions
• Enjoy snacks and more!

While you're on the third floor, check out the Campus Store for textbooks, class supplies and BTC gear, and explore the Library, which includes BTC's Tutoring Center!

On the first floor of Campus Center, you'll find our TRIO lounge and offices. Learn all about support services from TRIO including success coaching, support with adjusting to college life, and a supportive community for students who qualify.

We can't wait to see you!

BTC’s Early Childhood & Family Studies program is excited to invite families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers to ...
09/14/2026

BTC’s Early Childhood & Family Studies program is excited to invite families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers to join us for our fall classes, starting soon! Learn about and discuss the topics that matter to you, including the importance of play, early literacy, health & safety, potty training, sleep, development, and relationships, while children enjoy a wide variety of activities such as story-time, arts & crafts, music, imagination stations, dress-up, building blocks, snack time, and outdoor play. Scholarships are available upon request! Check out our website to see class descriptions and schedules: https://cceclasses.btc.edu/collections/childbirth-and-parenting-education

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3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, WA
98225

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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