New Student Checklist

Create an account on Washington Community and Technical Colleges (CTC) site to make a profile
Use that profile to apply to Seattle Central College via Washington CTC site

Apply Today!

* If you're applying for Financial Aid, your program must be something other than undecided
* If you're not sure what you want to study, choose AA-DTA (Associate of Arts Degree - Academic Transfer)
* You may return to the Washington CTC site to check your application status
* Expect your application to be processed within 5 business days after applying

Read the "Welcome to Seattle Central College!" email from Admissions

* You may need to check your spam folder

Record your ctcLink ID from the "Welcome" email

* This is your student ID number (A.K.A. EMPLID) that is assigned to you. It begins with a 1 or 2.

Complete the New Student Intake Survey (optional)

Click to Complete Intake Survey

* Central staff will send you tailored resources based on your responses

Use ctcLink ID to activate ctcLink (personal student) account

* Review and update your preferred name
* Review and update your contact information (email, phone number, address)

Use ctcLink ID and password to create MySeattleColleges login and password

* ctcLink ID is your student ID number
* MySeattleCollege is your student username
* Both accounts will be used throughout your time at Central

Use MySeattleColleges login to access and familiarize yourself with Starfish

* Starfish is where you connect with student support (ie. schedule appointments with an advisor)

Use ctcLink ID and password to access and familiarize yourself with Canvas

* Canvas is where you find and interact with your classes (ie. materials from your instructor)

Save the student account reference guide for easy account access

Use the Secure Funding Checklist as a guide to funding sources and Financial Aid

Click for Secure Funding Checklist

Financial Aid Office
206.934.3844
FinancialAid.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

Complete placement (for most programs, you'll need English and Math placement)

Click Here for English Assessment

Click Here for Math Assessment

* Or review other options for completing placement (transcripts, test scores, etc.)
* For more information, check the Testing Office's placement website

Register for your classes

* Search and enroll for classes in ctcLink account

Use MySeattleColleges login credentials to set-up and access college email

* All MySeattleColleges resources are in the last link in "Technical Tools" above

Meet with your advisor

* Schedule an Appointment | Starfish
NOTE: You are highly encouraged to meet with an Advisor to determine program of study by the end of first quarter

Advising Office
206.934.4068
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu

Pay for your classes
Confirm when and where your classes are happening
Locate and review all your classes' syllabi in Canvas

* Syllabi are typically in Canvas 1-2 weeks before classes begin

Purchase books and supplies you need for classes

* New and used paper and e-books are available from the campus bookstore to rent or buy

Learn your options for commuting to campus
Get your Seattle Central Photo I.D. card

Tuition Office
206.934.4108
Cashier.Central@seattlecolleges.edu

Explore Central campus and neighborhood
Review additional student services to see if these communities are for you
Review student support programs to see if there are resources for you
Review student organizations and clubs to connect with other students