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New Student

Please review our comprehensive New Student Checklist 

Below are steps to guide you through the enrollment process. Remember, deadlines are important so use the Academic Calendar to stay on track.

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Apply

Before submitting an application, please consider reviewing the Preparing to Apply information, which will help you complete the application faster and more accurately. ​

Seattle Central College uses the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges Online Admissions Application Portal.

Apply Now

After Applying

Once you submit an application, you will automatically receive an email from Seattle Central with an application number and next steps. You are admitted once you receive a "Welcome" email from Admissions with your ctcLink (student) ID. 

This welcome letter will be sent to the email address you used on the application within five business days. Sometimes these emails end up in spam folders. If you don't receive a confirmation, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions.central@seattlecolleges.edu.

Additional Information

We recommend reading through the New Student Checklist for detailed and helpful information about the admissions and enrollment process. 

Plan Funding

Consider applying for financial aid and scholarships as early as possible. Applying early increases your changes of receiving an award. The financial aid deadline for fall applies for the whole year, so meet the priority deadline even if you don't plan to enroll until winter or spring.

For detailed information about funding options, visit paying for college.

Payment Plan Options

Need to pay your tuition over time? Enroll in an Automatic Payment Plan offered by Seattle Central. 

Tuition Deadline

Students are responsible for paying tuition by the tuition deadline. Students who do not meet the quarterly deadlines listed will have their financial aid application reviewed, however eligibility may not be determined until after the tuition payment deadline.

Financial Aid Office

Broadway Edison Building - Room BE1104
Phone: 206.934.3844
FinancialAid.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

Placement for Classes

Figure out the right math and English classes for your goals. Some programs or courses may also have pre-requisites, so it’s important that you register for the right classes.

New students are required to complete placement for math and English. We have a variety of ways to help you figure out which class suits your needs.

For more options and to learn more, visit Placement for Classes.

Testing Center Office

Learn More

Broadway Edison Building - Room BE1106 
PH: 206.934.6344 
testing.central@seattlecolleges.edu

Register for Classes

Once placement is complete, you can begin registering for classes using the online student services portal, ctcLink. 

Here are a few tips as you register:

  • Track registration deadlines with the Academic Calendar. 
  • Visit the class schedule for the most accurate quarterly schedule. Schedules are published about six weeks before the start of a quarter.
  • Register online with your ctcLink number, or register in person at the Registration Office in the Enrollment Services area, room BE1104 during regular business hours.

Pay & Prepare

Pay Tuition

Learn more about tuition payment deadlines. If you applied for Financial Aid, check your award status and disbursement details.

Buy Books & Supplies

Rent or buy books from the campus bookstore.

Set-up your MySeattleColleges and Email Account

Go to tools.seattlecolleges.edu and select Get My Credentials to activate your Seattle Colleges email address. You will be provided with your email and login credentials. After this, you will set your password by selecting Set/Reset Password.

Activate your Starfish Account

Starfish is your online portal to schedule appointments with your advisors, as well as give you access to other important online resources. To activate your account, go to the Starfish login page and enter your email login credentials.

Get a Seattle Central Photo ID Card

Photo identification cards are required for all students and can be picked up in the Enrollment Services lobby.