College Readiness and Success

Transitional Studies

Building A
Email: ts@btc.edu
Phone: 360.752.8341

Transitional Studies provides opportunities, resources, and practice in basic academic skills to foster student personal growth and independence to ultimately become life-long learners and active workforce members of the community.

The Transitional Studies program offers:

Adult Basic Education (ABE) including reading, writing, and math
High School Equivalency preparation (GED)
High School Completion (HS+)
English Language Acquisition (ELA) for immigrants and Limited English Proficient-LEP(DSHS) clients
Career Pathway planning
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)

The Transitional Studies program is open to adults who meet the following requirements:

Complete a basic academic skills assessment (CASAS)
Participate in orientation sessions
Commit to regular attendance
Have ability to participate positively in an adult learning environment
16 years or older and not enrolled in a K-12 school