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Apply to a Bachelor’s Program

Applying to a bachelor’s program at Skagit Valley College is a step-by-step process designed to support your success. All programs begin with a program briefing, followed by meeting prerequisites, completing an online application, and finishing with acceptance and onboarding before Fall quarter. 


Program Requirements

  • Seats: 25

  • Entry Requirements:  Associate degree (2.75 GPA), ENGL&101 (C or higher), EDUC&115/130/150 (B– or higher)

  • Application:

    • WEST-B exam score (or equivalent assessment)

    • Two essays (500–1,000 words each)

  • Interview: One-hour interview, evaluating cultural responsiveness, motivation, and community engagement

  • Modality: Hybrid* | 3 Year Program*Meet in-person on Saturdays

  • Seats: 24

  • Entry Requirements: Associate degree or 90 credits of college level course work (2.5 GPA)

  • Application: Career goals (5-year and 10+ year outlook)

  • Modality: Hybrid | MV Campus - Wednesdays

  • Seats: 25 in each track

  • Entry Requirements: Associate degree (2.5 GPA) or professional/technical certificate + 90 credits; ENG&101; CMST&210 or CMST&220

  • Application: Professional Statement (800–900 words)

    • Part A: Independent learning experience

    • Part B: Career goals (5-year and 10+ year outlook)

  • Seats: 24

  • Entry Requirements:

    • Associate degree (2.5 GPA) in Environmental Conservation or Biology or 90 credits with science prerequisites

    • Required coursework: ENGL&101 & 102, CMST&220, CHEM&121, MATH&141/146, GIS 101

  • Application: Professional Statement (800–900 words)

    • Part A: Independent learning experience

    • Part B: Career goals (5-year and 10+ year outlook)

  • Modality: In-Person | MV Campus

Apply through regular SVC admissions — no selective steps, essays, or onboarding.

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Application Steps

1 Attend a Program Briefing

Before you can apply, you must attend a program briefing. These faculty-led sessions give you an overview of the program, entry requirements, and a chance to ask questions. An application will be sent to you via email after you have participated in a program briefing session.

Select briefing for your desired program:

Advanced Manufacturing and Design, BAS Briefing >> 

Computer Science, BS Info Session >>

Early Childhood Education, BAS Briefing >>

Environmental Conservation, BAS Briefing >>

Management, BAS (General and Healthcare Tracks) >> 

2 Review Program Entry Requirements

Each BAS program has specific entry requirements, which often include an associate degree (or 90 college level credits), a minimum GPA, and specific courses in English, communication, math, or sciences. If you’re finishing requirements before Fall start, you may be offered provisional acceptance. This is a specialized application process, that is separate to the general SVC application process. 

Check above for entry requirements

3 Prepare For Your Application (1-3)

Entry is determined by the program faculty’s review of student entry requirements and a professional statement.

*For Early Childhood Program Step to #3

The SVC Bachelor programs demands considerable amounts of independent learning. Your faculty are curious about your experiences with independent learning.  They also want to know more about why you are interested in this bachelor’s program and how this degree will support your aspirations.

As bachelor’s degree staff are not able to review drafts of your essay, we encourage those currently enrolled at SVC to consult the Writing Center for help. Your associate degree advisor may also be a great resource with this application.

This professional statement is an important part of your application, we encourage you to give it your best effort.

Directions

1. Review the following prompts. Also, review the evaluation rubric that appears at the end of the directions.
 
Part A. Describe an experience where you learned something independently.
  • Explain what you learned (the topic, the skills), how you went about learning (tools, techniques, resources you drew on) and what made it an independent learning experience.
  • Share what you enjoyed and did not enjoy about the experience, including the reasons why and how you navigated obstacles that came up (if not obstacles came up, explain why).
  • Based on this experience, what is one thing you would do differently in an independent learning experience again? Why did you choose this “redo”?  If you would do nothing differently, explain why.

Part B. Describe your professional interests and background and share your career aspirations from a short-term (five years) and a longer-term (more than ten years) perspective.

  • Focus on how a bachelor’s degree will help you achieve your professional goals.  If you have not yet identified definitive career aspirations, say so and share your ideas on career paths you would like to explore.
2. Create a response that is between 800-900 words (two single-spaced pages).
3. You will submit your response with your application as a word document attachment. Applications without essays will be excluded from the review process.


Evaluation

The following rubric will be used to evaluate your essay. Rubrics are a guide that lists the specific evaluation criteria used by reviewers.

 

Application essay rubric
  Advanced Complete / Proficient Getting There Unacceptable / Missing
Response to Essay Prompts
  • Substantive response to all essay prompts that demonstrate outstanding preparation, critical thinking, and reflection
  • Complete or mostly complete responses to essay prompts that demonstrate adequate preparation, critical thinking, and reflection
  • Partially complete responses to essay prompts that demonstrate elements of preparation, critical thinking, and reflection
  • Does not follow essay prompts and/or response does not demonstrate preparation, critical thinking and reflection
Clarity of Response
  • Logically structured, with a fluid and seamless flow.
  • Supports ease of comprehension through appropriate formatting tools.
  • Few avoidable spelling, punctuation, or proof-reading errors
  • Mostly logically structured and comprehensible
  • Occasional avoidable spelling, punctuation, or proof-reading errors
  • Some logical structure and some comprehension is possible.
  • Multiple avoidable spelling, punctuation, and proofreading errors.
  • Format limits the effectiveness of the response
  • Impossible or virtually impossible to comprehend

**For students transferring to SVC with college credits. 

If you are transferring to Skagit Valley College with prior college credits, please upload an unofficial transcript from each institution you’ve attended.

Your transcript should clearly show:

  • The name of the institution

  • Your full name

  • Courses completed (with course numbers and titles)

  • Credits earned and grades received

Why we need this:
Your unofficial transcript allows us to evaluate your previous coursework and ensure your credits are applied appropriately toward your program at SVC.

How to submit:

  • You may upload a digital copy (PDF preferred).

  • Screenshots or scanned copies are acceptable as long as all information is legible.

  • Official transcripts may be required later for final admission and degree completion.

Early Childhood Education Exam and Essay

  1. WEST-B Exam Score: YYou must upload your WEST-B exam score, including all three sections (reading, writing, and math). Equivalent assessments are also accepted. See the list of [accepted equivalent assessments]. Your exam score will not impact the admission decision. However, if your exam score is lower than 240 on any of the subject tests, you will be required to attend and pass a Summer Bridge course prior to enrolling for Fall classes. 
  2. Essay Responses: You must provide responses to two essay prompts. The prompts and evaluation are in the application which will be available following attendance at a program briefing. 

Writing Support:

While bachelor's degree staff cannot review drafts of your essay, we encourage current SVC students to seek assistance from the Writing Center. Your associate degree advisor may also be a valuable resource. 

Your essay responses are a crucial part of your application. We encourage you to put forth your best effort. 

4 Submit Your Application

Application links are emailed after you attend a program briefing. Make sure to have the following ready to submit WITH your application.

      • Professional Statement or essays.

      • Unofficial transcript (for students transferring to SVC)

*Early Childhood Education Program: additional documents or exam scores required.