Our District

South Seattle is distinguished by its unique college transfer and career programs such as aviation, culinary arts, and wine studies. The architecturally vibrant campus is located in a residential West Seattle neighborhood. The nearby Georgetown campus serves Seattle’s manufacturing core with programs such as apprenticeships in skilled trades, and supports the surrounding business community. South is one of the first community colleges in the state to offer a four-year bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.

Mission

South Seattle Community College is a constantly evolving educational community dedicated to providing quality learning experiences which prepare students to meet their goals for life and work. The college values and promotes a close involvement with the community and strong partnerships with business, labor and industry. The college commits to serving the diverse needs of students in our communities by providing:

• College transfer programs and professional/technical programs which prepare students to succeed in their careers and further their education
• Responsive workforce education training developed in collaboration with business, labor and industry
• Student-centered and community-centered programs and services which value diversity, support learning, and promote student success
• Lifelong learning opportunities for the cultural, social, professional and personal development of the members of our communities.