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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: 300 - 500 word statement that:

    • Describes your professional background and interests
    • Outlines your short - and - long-term career goals
    • Explains how earning a bachelor's degree will help you achieve these goals 
    • If you’re still exploring options, note that and discuss career paths you’d like to investigate

 

  • Modality: Hybrid | MV Campus 

  • 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: 300 - 500 word statement that:

    • Describes your professional background and interests

    • Outlines your short - and - long-term career goals

    • Explains how earning a bachelor's degree will help you achieve these goals 
    • If you’re still exploring options, note that and discuss career paths you’d like to investigate

 

  • Modality: Online, with weekly 'Community Connect' remote sessions

  • 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: 300 - 500 word statement that:

    • Describes your professional background and interests

    • Outlines your short - and - long-term career goals

    • Explains how earning a bachelor's degree will help you achieve these goals 

    • If you’re still exploring options, note that and discuss career paths you’d like to investigate

 

  • Modality: In-Person | MV Campus

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

  • Modality:
    • Year One and Two In-Person | MV Campus
    • Year Three and Four Online with In-Person Exams | MV Campus

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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 are selective-entry. Admissions is based on faculty review of each application, which includes a professional statement.

Your professional statement is an essential part of your application. It should demonstrate your ability to reflect on your professional background, goals, and motivation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree. This information will also help faculty in developing a program curriculum that is personalized and relevant to the needs and interests of each entering cohort.

Guidelines

  • Length: 300–500 words (approximately ½ to 1 single-spaced page)
  • Format: Word document attachment submitted with your application
    (Applications without essays will not be reviewed)

Support Resources

Bachelor’s degree staff cannot review drafts of your essay. However:

  • Current SVC students are encouraged to visit the Writing Center for support
  • Your associate degree advisor can also provide helpful guidance as you prepare your statement

Generative AI Guidance

  • We encourage the use of Generative AI systems (such as ChatGPT) to help you organize your ideas or improve clarity
  • However, the content, ideas, and reflections must be entirely your own
  • If Gen AI tools are used, note its use in the submission and ensure that the final essay reflects your authentic voice and original thinking

Directions

1. Review the following prompts. Also, review the evaluation rubric that appears at the end of the directions.
 
  •  Create a 300–500-word professional statement that:.
    •  Describes your professional background and interests
    • Outlines your short- and long-term career goals
    • Explains how earning a bachelor’s degree will help you achieve these goals
    • If you’re still exploring options, note that and discuss career paths you’d like to investigate

     

2. Submit your statement as a Word document attachment with your BAS program application. (Applications missing the professional statement 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 to assess your work.

 

Application essay rubric
  Advanced Complete / Proficient Getting There Unacceptable / Missing
Response to Essay Prompts

Responds substantively to all essay prompts. Clearly describes their career goals AND how a bachelor’s degree will help them meet those goals.

Responds completely to most essay prompts. Describes at least one career goal and presents some ways in which a bachelor’s degree would be useful.

Responds partially to essay prompts OR fails to respond to one prompt.

Describes their career goals OR their educational plan effectively but does not directly connect the two.

Does not directly answer multiple prompts. Career goals and/or educational plans are not well defined. 
Clarity of Response
  • Logically structured, with a fluid and seamless flow.
  • Supports ease of comprehension through appropriate formatting tools.
  •  
  • Mostly logically structured and comprehensible.
  • Some logical structure, but response is challenging to follow at points
  •  
  • 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.