Special consideration may be given to individuals not meeting these conditions.
College admission does not necessarily guarantee admission to a specific program offered through a college. Many programs have additional requirements. Students should contact the appropriate division office for the entrance requirements for individual programs.
Students considering taking classes at two or more of the Seattle Community Colleges can apply to all the campuses using the "select college" feature on the application to choose more than one.
Students who were not enrolled for the most recent quarter, but who were previously enrolled* at the Seattle Community Colleges, may enroll during open registration. Students should update their address information when registering. Students who were dismissed for disciplinary or academic reasons must see the Vice President for Student Services.
Students are advised that if they graduate under an earlier catalog some current transfer requirements of four-year institutions may not be satisfied.
Residents – U.S. Citizens
To qualify for in-state (resident) tuition applicants must have lived in Washington state for reasons other than educational purposes for one full year prior to the first day of the quarter in which resident fees are requested. A financially dependent student may also be eligible for resident tuition if one or both parents or legally appointed guardian(s) have maintained a domicile in Washington for one full year prior to the first day of the quarter. Establishing permanent state residency includes compliance with Washington state laws, vehicle and driver’s license registration and registration to vote in this state, if applicable.
Applicants may qualify for in-state tuition rates without establishing residency if they:
Contact the Registration Office for more information on additional legal requirements to qualify for these exemptions.
Those who do not meet the residency requirements or eligibility for exemption are assessed tuition and fees based on “non-residency“ status.
Effective July 1, 2003, Washington state law changed the definition of “resident student” so that certain students who are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States are eligible for resident student status – and eligible to pay resident tuition rates – when they attend public colleges and universities in this state. The law does not make these students eligible to receive need-based state or federal financial aid. To qualify for resident status, students must complete an affidavit/declaration/certification if they are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States, but have met one of the following conditions:
Students who meet one of the above conditions must also certify that they will be filing an application to become a permanent resident of the United States as soon as they are eligible to apply. Students must also certify that they are willing to engage in activities designed to prepare them for citizenship, including citizenship and civics review courses.
Students who meet these conditions and would like to pay resident tuition rates should contact the college Registration Office:
The Seattle Community Colleges welcome students from other countries for study in academic and technical programs as well as Intensive English programs.
Admission Guidelines Each college has different admission procedures and registration schedules.
Each college has different admission procedures and registration schedules. For additional international student information, refer to the specific college sections within this catalog or contact the international program offices.
For further information on International Student Services, please see each college section.
Green for the 21st Century in Seattle
Innovations in curriculum and operations have earned the 2009 Green Washington Award for the Seattle Community Colleges – Central, North and South. All three colleges are active members of the Seattle Climate Partnership and North was an early signer of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. A district-wide Chancellor’s Sustainability Initiative provides energy, focus and a forum for emerging training and initiatives.
Sustainability is infused into programs ranging from urban agriculture at Central to environmental science, real estate and building management across the district. Students have funded a sustainability coordinator. Campus activities include reducing the carbon footprint and promoting recycling and energy conservation, which earned a “Recycler of the Year” award for South. Last year, the college culinary operations diverted 31 tons of materials to a regional composting facility – which returned the compost to “green” the college landscape.
For more information visit www.seattlecolleges.edu/green
Helping displaced workers to ‘Start Next Quarter’
During the economic downturn, thousands of displaced workers turned to the Seattle Community Colleges at the same time regional employers reported a need for skilled workers to fill jobs in the new economy. To help both potential workers and employers, the Seattle Community Colleges developed Start Next Quarter (SNQ), a two-part initiative designed to improve the success of dislocated workers who enroll in technical education programs. SNQ invites prospective students to assess their eligibility for workforce funding online and connects them to a comprehensive two-day college success workshop held at each campus. The workshops are based on a model developed at one of the district campuses. Students who complete the workshop are more likely to complete their training programs and to obtain jobs using their new skills. The project was developed in part through a grant from the League for Innovation, funded by the Walmart Foundation Bright Futures project to serve displaced workers.
Visit www.startnextquarter.org
A Model for the Region
The Opportunity Center for Employment and Education at North Seattle Community College is a regional resource and the first integrated service center of its kind in Washington state. Since the OCE&E opened its doors in spring 2011, more than 40,000 people have come for one-stop help in finding a new job, career retraining or to sign up for public assistance benefits. Founding partners were the state Departments of Social and Health Services and Employment Security, the college, and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. The campus and the new LEED Gold Certified 45,000-square foot facility are in the heart of Seattle’s north end and close to a major transit hub. House Speaker Frank Chopp and Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (sponsor of the legislation and a former Seattle District trustee) championed the OCE&E in the state legislature. The center aims to provide streamlined services in a positive environment, helping clients succeed in the next stage of their lives.