Carpentry

College Application Steps

Visit our Enroll Now page to learn more about how to apply (the application is always free).

Additional Program Specific Steps

Your career in woodworking begins at Seattle Central College. With cutting-edge programs designed by industry professionals and affordable training options, it's never been easier to achieve your dreams. Here's how to get started:

Steps to Enroll (or be added to the Waitlist)

1. Attend a Wood Technology Tour (recommended).
2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the requirements.
3. Contact the Wood Technology Center for more information about getting started. 
4. After finishing the admissions process, contact us to review your eligibility requirements and to create your education plan.
5. Prior to enrolling in the first class, WTC 110 Introductory to Professional Woodworking, you must select your program of study (Carpentry or Boat Building & Repair).

Questions? Contact the Wood Technology Center with any questions about enrollment and registration.

We invite you to visit Seattle Central College’s Wood Technology Center to explore our state-of-the-art facility that includes workshops, a computer lab, collaboration space, classrooms, and offices. During the tour, you can watch student projects take shape, meet our dedicated instructors, and discover the equipment we use. Tours also include information sessions so you can learn about our programs.

Tours and Information Sessions:

• Tours are not offered in the summer because classes are not in session. We want you to experience a live classroom and get a chance to talk to faculty. New Tour dates will be posted by October 2026 once fall quarter classes begin!

College Tuition

Learn more about the tuition and fees to attend college.

Save money at Central. Tuition and fees at a two-year college are significantly lower than a four-year college or university.

Financial Aid

It's time to apply for Financial Aid for next year by completing either the FAFSA or the WASFA.

Need help paying for college?

To apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships you don’t have to pay back, visit our Paying for College page for details. Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.

Workforce Funding

This academic plan may be eligible for additional funding through Workforce Education. Students in this program may be eligible for:

• Basic Food Employment And Training
• Work First
• Worker Retraining
• Opportunity Grant

• In-person

This is a cohort-based program and typically begins in Fall Quarter

The Carpentry pathway can lead to various career opportunities.

Examples include:

Career titles and data are supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For current employment and wage estimates, please visit O*NET OnLine.

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

This degree is for students focused on learning a skill or technology for immediate employment.

Few courses in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree programs will transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Students interested in further education should consider the Associate in Applied Sciences-Transfer (AAS-T) degree. Consult a program advisor or transfer institution concerning course transferability prior to enrollment.

• High school diploma or GED® equivalent.
  • Seattle Central College offers several programs to help you complete your high school education. Learn more.
• Complete or be placed into during the Math 081 and English 092 course with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Eligible for MATH 081

Eligible for ENGL 092

102 Units

Technical Courses

Related Instruction

Units

The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.

Before you begin:

• Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
• Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
• If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
• Research and apply for grants and scholarships.

Quarter 1, 18 Units

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Quarter 2, 18 Units

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Quarter 3, 18 Units

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Quarter 4, 12 Units

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Quarter 5, 18 Units

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Quarter 6, 18 Units

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Program data from ctcLink:

• Academic Plan: CARCAAPT
• Degree: AAS
• Plan Transcript Description: Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry
• Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
• Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 46.0201

Wood Technology Center
Woodtech.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-5460

Academic Advising Center
BE 1104
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068