Big Bend Community College

Location and description of area: Big Bend Community College is a regionally accredited, two-year public community college in Washington State. Founded in 1961, the college is located in Moses Lake, three hours east of Seattle in the Pacific Northwest. The good weather (nearly 300 days of sunshine per year) and the college's location adjacent to the Grant County International Airport makes BBCC a prime training location for commercial pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians. One of the state's largest freshwater lakes, Moses Lake offers many recreational activities throughout the year. The college has on campus resident housing and dining facilities.

Total student population: 2700

International student population: 50

Programs offered: BBCC offers academic transfer degrees (for students who plan to transfer to four-year universities), as well as professional/technical degrees and training. Associate in Arts and Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, Associate in General Studies, Certificate of Achievement, and contracted training (English language training, summer/winter recreational programs and work/training customized programs).

Contact Information
Ms. Carla Boon
7662 Chanute Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: 206-306-7913; 509-793-2055
Email: international@bigbend.edu
Website: http://www.bigbend.edu/programs/internationalstudents/