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Getting Started | Apply For Admission

New Student | Readmission | Multi-Campus Enrollment | Residency | International Students

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The Seattle Community Colleges operate on an open door policy. Anyone who meets the following criteria may apply:

Is 18 years or older or
Is a high school graduate or has a GED or
Has been accepted for admission to a concurrent high school/college program such as Running Start or Tech Prep or
Is 19 years or older and are seeking a high school completion program.

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.

New Students Admission

To apply, students need to

complete an online admissions application.
The online application form is available at: admissions.ctc.edu/applicant/welcome.cfm
Additional application information is also available at each of the college websites:
- North : www.northseattle.edu/enroll
- South : southseattle.edu/enrolling
- Central : seattlecentral.edu/getstarted
- SVI : sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu
- e-Learning : www.seattlecolleges.edu/distance
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submit official copies of transcripts. For some programs at Seattle Central, high school transcripts may be required. MORE >

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.

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Readmission of Former Students MORE >

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.

*At Central, students may register with currently enrolled students if absence is less than three years. Contact the Registration Office.

Students who pause ("drop out") for a quarter or more and are interested in graduating should be aware that they may choose to fulfill requirements in effect from an earlier catalog, provided:

the Vice President for Instruction agrees to the earlier requirements; and
not more than five years have elapsed since the student first enrolled under the earlier catalog; and
courses required for completion are still offered.

Students are advised that if they graduate under an earlier catalog some current transfer requirements of four-year institutions may not be satisfied.

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Enrolling at More Than One Seattle Community College MORE >

Intra-District Registration / Concurrent Enrollment
Students may enroll at more than one of the Seattle Community Colleges without paying more than the maximum tuition at any one college. When applying online, select North, South and Central colleges.

NOTE: Financial aid recipients may receive aid through only one college. See the Financial Aid office at your home college four weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter if you plan to enroll in more than one college in the district.

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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 state 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 fees without establishing residency if they:

hold a graduate service appointment, designated as such by an institution, and involving not less than twenty hours per week.
reside in the state of Washington and are an employee, or the dependent child of an employee, not less than half-time with a state institution.
are on active military duty and stationed in Washington state.
are an immigrant refugee or the spouse or dependent child of an immigrant refugee.
are a dependent of a Congressional member representing the state of Washington.

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.

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Residents - Non-U.S. Citizens
Effective July 1, 2003, Washington state law changed the definition of "resident student" MORE >

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International Student Admission

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.

Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Application for admission does not guarantee acceptance.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support to cover the period of study (to meet visa requirements) by presenting sponsor documentation with the signature of a parent, sponsor or government agency.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of enrollment. Students who would like to transfer credit from a post-secondary institution outside the United States should check that official transcripts are on file with the college they are attending.

Financial aid funds are not available to international students. However, individual campuses may have scholarship awards designed for international students.

Application for admission does not guarantee acceptance. Students should not plan to attend the college until they have received official notification of admission.

For further information on International Student Services, please see each college section.

NOTE: It is recommended that international students begin the application process WELL IN ADVANCE of the quarter for which admission is desired in order to process the application, make necessary arrangements for passport and visa, and resolve any problems. A multiple-entry, rather than single-entry, visa is recommended.

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Guidelines for Continuing Enrollment MORE >
Student must:

Comply with Homeland Security regulations by maintaining a valid passport, I-94 and I-20.
Complete 12 credit hours each quarter (as assigned by an advisor) while maintaining a satisfactory grade point average.
Provide proof of medical and accident insurance coverage or purchase the college insurance plan at the time of registration. This is required to prevent possible financial difficulties in the case of illness or accident.

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Contact the College Registration Offices:

Central:	(206) 587-3800 www.seattlecentral.edu
North:	(206) 527-3663 www.northseattle.edu
South:	(206) 764-5300 (206) 763-5144 www.southseattle.edu
SVI:	(206) 587-4950 sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu