Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, advising is available to current students on a walk-in basis.

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If you're a college transfer student, you should see an advisor when you decide on a major if you would like to discuss what requirements you need to fulfill at SCCC in order to prepare yourself. You should also see an advisor previous to your last quarter to go over your degree requirements for graduation.

College Transfer students must see an advisor before or at 45 credits to develop a long-range degree plan. You will receive a letter from the Advising Office when you reach 45 credits.

If you're interested in a Workforce program, consult the Quarterly Schedule in order to attend an information session or to make an appointment with the counselor for your particular program.

The AA/AS degrees are designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college/university. Both degrees consist of 90 credits and fulfill some or all of the general education requirements for most four-year colleges in Washington State. The AA degree provides preparation for a liberal arts education. The AS degrees are designed to prepare students to go into science related majors. There are several AS degree options, (General AS, AST Option 1, and AST Option 2) and it is important to work with an advisor in order to determine which degree is best for you and your goals.

Both degrees are 90 credits. It generally takes full-time students anywhere from six to eight quarters to complete their Associate Degree. After students transfer into the four-year school, it generally takes an additional two years to complete their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree.