Frequently Asked Questions
If your questions are not answered by the FAQ’s below, you can contact Bellevue University toll free at 1-800-756-792, ext 7235.
- Q: Is Bellevue University accredited?
- Q: How does Bellevue University's accelerated degree completion program work?
- Q: What if I don't have 60 credit hours?
- Q: Does Bellevue University offer online learning?
- Q: Is financing available?
- Q: What degrees do you offer?
- Q: Where is Bellevue University located?
- Q: When was the University founded?
- Bellevue University Social Security Number – Statement
- Q: Why does Bellevue University need my SSN?
- Q: How does Bellevue University use my social security number?
- Q: How is this information retained? Is it secure?
- Q: Is the online library secure?
Q: Is Bellevue University accredited?
A: Yes. We are regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440; (312) 263-7462
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
The NCACS is one of six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the same agency that recognizes degrees from institutions like Marquette University, Northwestern University and the University of Michigan.
As part of the accreditation process, we have developed an AQIP web site. AQIP stands for Academic Quality Improvement Program which our accreditation is based on. Please review the site to find out more about Bellevue University's commitment to this process.
Additionally, our business degrees are accredited by:
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
11403 Strang Line Road
Lenexa, KS 66215
www.iacbe.org
Bellevue University meets all BBBOnLine Reliability participation and Better Business Bureau membership standards and is authorized to display the BBBOnLine Reliability seal.
Q:. How does Bellevue University's accelerated degree completion program work?
A: If you have earned your associate's degree or about 60 credit hours, you can complete your bachelor's degree in as little as 12 months.
Q: What if I don't have 60 credit hours?
A: If you have fewer than 60 credit hours, we'll help you earn what you need to start an accelerated degree completion program as quickly as possible. We begin by reviewing types of learning you already have. This can include military service, corporate training, and college credits from other regionally-accredited colleges. Much of this learning can be counted as credit toward your Bellevue University degree program. Other sources of credit include CLEP, Dantes and other for-credit examinations, as well as professional certifications and licenses. Bellevue University students can also earn college credit for what they know through our ELA (Experiential Learning Assessment) program. With the ELA program, students can earn academic credit for the knowledge they have from work, outside activities and life experiences. The best way to see how many credits you already have is to talk with a Bellevue University Enrollment Counselor.
Q. Does Bellevue University offer online learning?
A. Yes. Since 1992, we have been offering online courses and degree programs. Our Cyber-active® Learning model was developed to give our online students the same rich and relevant learning experience that classroom students receive. When you learn online with Bellevue University, the experience is an engaging emersion in gaining knowledge. Our innovative Cyber-Active® Learning Classroom is the place where you’ll interact with professors and fellow students from around the globe.
Your experience is valued. Your participation is expected. Our students tell us that, while challenging, learning online with Bellevue University helped them gain exactly what they needed to move up and make a difference.
A: Bellevue University offers a host of resources to advance your college education, including scholarships and grants, loans, and work study programs to those who qualify. Additional forms of aid include employer educational assistance programs, military assistance, a BU deferred payment plan, home equity lines of credit or loans, and IRA withdrawal.
Most student applicants receive financial aid. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
A: Bellevue University offers more than 45 bachelor's degree and six graduate degrees. Click here to view the degrees offered.
Q: Where is Bellevue University located?
A: The University's main campus is located in Bellevue, Nebraska. To support student demand and flexibility in completing degrees, courses and programs are offered:
Online: www.bellevue.edu
In Nebraska:
Main Campus
Bellevue University
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005
1-402-291-8100
1-800-756-7920
Lozier Professional Center
2810 North 118th Circle
Omaha, NE 68154
1-402-682-5200
Southwest Omaha Center
16820 Frances Street
Omaha, NE 68130
1-402-505-9500
Lincoln, Nebraska
1001 S. 70th St., Suite 219
Lincoln, NE 68510
1-402-475-2255
Grand Island, Nebraska
Central Community College
3134 West Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68802
1-888-381-8988
North Platte Community College
a division of Mid-Plains Community College McDonald-Belton Campus
601 West State Farm Road
North Platte, Nebraska
1-800-508-9041 or 534-2359 (local)
McCook Community College
a divison of Mid-Plains Community College McMillen Hall
1205 East Third Street
McCook, NE 69001
1-800-508-9043 or 345-8967 (local)
In Iowa:
Sioux City, Iowa
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA. 51102-5199
1-800-352-4649
Red Oak, Iowa
Technology Center
2300 North 4th Street
Red Oak, IA
1-712-623-6522
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
In South Dakota:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Southeast Technical Institute
2320 N. Career Avenue
Sioux Falls, S.D. 57107
1-605-335-8010
Q: When was the University founded?
A: Bellevue University is a not-for-profit institution founded in 1966
Bellevue University Social Security Number - Statement
Bellevue University recognizes that it collects and maintains confidential information relating to its students, employees, and individuals associated with the university and we are dedicated to ensuring the privacy and proper handling of this information. Your social security number is requested as the best and most effective way to identify you for the purpose of accurately processing and maintaining your educational records and is restricted to internal University use; for example, matching admission applications with SAT or GRE scores; matching admission status with financial aids; obtaining transcripts during and after graduation.
Bellevue University is required by federal law to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the name, address, and SSN for persons from whom tuition and related expenses are received. Failure to provide such information may delay or even prevent your enrollment. Bellevue University will not disclose a SSN for any purpose not required by law without the consent of the student.
Q: Why does Bellevue University need my SSN?
A: It is Bellevue University policy to obtain the student's SSN for Federal Reporting/IRS purposes. The SSN is used to send all students a 1098-T tax form at the end of the year which is required by the IRS. The SSN is also used for Financial Aid purposes.
Q: How does Bellevue University use my social security number?
A: Computer records have replaced paper filing systems in most organizations. Because more than one person may share the same name, accurate retrieval of information works best if each file is assigned a unique number. Bellevue University uses the SSN in its core database and issues a unique BUID (Bellevue University identification number) for all interactions with students. The SSN both distinguishes your record from any other record and allows us to submit the IRS form. Bellevue University does not use or publish your SSN on any web pages or correspondence with you. Instead, your BUID number is used.
Q: How is this information retained? Is it secure?
A: The BRUIN site is secure from login to logout with a secure server certificate from VeriSign. This application encrypts data sent between Bellevue University’s web server and the requesting PC so that information traveling between the two computers is unreadable to third parties who may try to intercept it. This encryption is also referred to as SSL or https.
Q: Is the online library secure?
A:When the ‘Library’ icon is clicked, a regular http session is established with the online library of choice because the online library sites (i.e. ProQuest) do not support secure sessions. Since no personal information is being exchanged between BRUIN and the Online Library, encryption is not needed. The student's library access is IP authenticated. IP authentication means that the online library allows the student to use their resources because they are coming from the BRUIN system. The online library is not looking at or passing any personal or private information about the student.