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Seattle Promise Readiness Academy 2026

Key Details:

  • What: You will register for Fall Quarter classes, learn exactly how your Seattle Promise scholarship funding works, meet other Seattle Promise students, and meet your Seattle Promise Retention Specialist.
  • When: Sessions will run throughout May 19 to June 25, 2026.
  • Where: Held across our three Seattle Colleges campuses—North, Central, and South.
  • Who: All Seattle Promise scholars must attend to maintain eligibility and keep their scholarships.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates via email.

The following sessions are scheduled for each college. Note: Sessions are held in-person on each campus unless otherwise marked. Sessions include general sessions for all students, sessions for current Running Start students, and English as a Second Language (ESL) sessions. Scroll to see all available sessions.

If you are currently taking part in Running Start, we have special sessions scheduled for you. Select from the sessions below.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 to 3:40 p.m.

Register for:
North Central South

Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 to 3:40 p.m.

Register for:
North Central South

Interested in Skilled Trades program-specific options at Seattle Colleges? We have special sessions scheduled for you. Select from the sessions below. 

Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 to 3:40 p.m.

Register for: 
Central

Arts, Design, and Graphics

  • Apparel Design and Development
  • Design
  • Visual Media Design

Health

  • Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C)
  • Dental Assistant
  • Sterile Processing

Skilled Trades

  • Wood Technology
  • Seattle Maritime Academy

Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 to 3:40 p.m.

Register for: 
South

Culinary, Hospitality & Wine

  • Culinary & Pastry Arts

Skilled Trades

  • Automotive Technology
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
  • Landscape Horticulture
  • Maritime Shipyard Welding
  • Welding Fabrication Technology

General sessions are open to all eligible Seattle Promise scholars. Please attend a session at the College in which you plan to enroll. If a high school is listed, those sessions are prioritized for students from those shools.

Please note: If you are a Running Start student, or interested in one of the skilled trades programs in the section above, please prioritize attending one of the Readiness Academy sessions specified for those student types. If your High School specific session is full, you can attend any of the general session at the college you intend to enroll at.

General (Open To All Promise Scholars) Readiness Academy events for the Seattle Promise program
DateTimeCampusAudienceSave Your Seat
May 26, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralGeneralRegister
May 26, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthGeneralRegister
May 28, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralRainier Beach High SchoolRegister
May 28, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthNathan Hale High SchoolRegister
May 29, 202610 to 2:45 p.m.SouthChief Sealth High SchoolRegister
June 1, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthCleveland High SchoolRegister
June 1, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralCleveland High SchoolRegister
June 1, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthIngraham High SchoolContact May S.
June 2, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthGeneralRegister
June 2, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralNOVARegister
June 2, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthCleveland High SchoolRegister
June 4, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthSummit AtlasRegister
June 4, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralFranklin High SchoolRegister
June 4, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthGeneralRegister
June 8, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthOpenRegister
June 8, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralOpenRegister
June 8, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthOpenRegister
June 9, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthOpenRegister
June 9, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralOpenRegister
June 9, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthOpenRegister
June 11, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.SouthOpenRegister
June 11, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.CentralOpenRegister
June 11, 20261 to 3:40 p.m.NorthOpenRegister

Questions? Email: Promise@SeattleColleges.edu 

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