ctcLink for Students
Note to new students starting each quarter: please refer to the web page titled ctcLink for Prospective and New Students.
About ctcLink
ctcLink provides you with a centralized system to conduct your college business. This system combines student information in a single data set to allow more self-service options and to improve the experience, especially if you are looking to transfer to or from other community and technical colleges within the state.
Your ctcLink account gives you access to the following applications:
- Manage Classes: register for, add, and drop classes
- Academic Records: view grades and past classes and download unofficial transcripts
- Profile: view or update personal information, including your contact information
- Financial Account: pay tuition and fees and check your account balance
- Financial Aid: manage and accept financial aid awards and applications
- Report Time as a Student Employee
- Apply for Graduation
- Your ctcLink ID and password are also the credentials used to access your Canvas learning account (but note that Canvas is a separate application).
- With your ctcLink ID, you have one login to access your information across Seattle Colleges as well as at all Washington community and technical colleges. If you transfer in from or out to another community or technical college in Washington state, you will be able to use that same ID to access your information, which will follow you.
For step-by-step guides on using and navigating ctcLink, visit the ctcLink Resources for Students web page. Some important notifications and various tips are also posted below.
A ctcLink Mobile App Is Available
One exciting feature of ctcLink is an app you can use on your mobile devices. Search the app store (iPhone) or play store (Android) on your mobile device for “ctcLink” to download and install this free app today.
Note: You must activate your ctcLink account before using the mobile app or its web-based version. Please see the ctcLink Resources for Students web page for account activation instructions and for more information about the app. After you activate your ctcLink account, you’ll be able to access ctcLink directly through your mobile device using the app.
ctcLink Resources for Students
The video below offers a basic overview of the ctcLink Student Homepage where you can access and update your student information, including viewing Financial Aid awards, updating contact information, paying tuition, registering for classes, and many other tasks.
- Learn the basics to get up and running with ctcLink. This web page offers tutorials and step by step guides to help you learn to use and navigate the new ctcLink environment.
- We've also developed a page with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers geared toward students.
- If you encounter problems activating your account or don't know where to start, contact the IT HelpDesk.
A Few Quick Tips
Refer to the class schedule information for each college: North | Central | South. We've developed a list of important tips that will help you get the most out of ctcLink when registering for classes.
- Do I really need a permission number for every class? (No, not for every class.)
- Make sure to select the appropriate academic term.
- You must be logged in to enroll in a class or add a class to your shopping cart or planner.
- Remember to include Common Course Numbered (CCN) classes in your search.
- Enroll in classes that meet your degree requirements.
- Your search layout depends on the size of your screen.
Learn more at the Registration Tips for ctcLink web page.
Review the full help guide: How to Browse and Search for Classes.
Some students are encountering issues in ctcLink. Below are some solutions you can try.
- Can’t see your tuition or student account?
- Encountering an issue when attempting to make a credit card payment?
- Q: I’m unable to log into ctcLink after updating my password and activating multi-factor authentication, do you have some suggestions?
A: Try clearing the history and cache of your primary browser or log out of your browser and close it, then reopen it and log it. Also try logging in to ctcLink with your new password in a different browser.
Once you view your unofficial transcript in ctcLink, it may seem like it doesn't update with new grades or information the next time you want to view it. You need to submit a new request to see updated transcript information. You also have the option to view all unofficial transcript reports you have requested in the past. Refer to Step 9 in the help guide View/Print Your Unofficial Transcript