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If you have completed English 101 (at any time) and college-level math with a 2.0 or higher g.p.a. within the past three years, you do NOT need to take the COMPASS placement test. However, if your college-level math is more than three years old, you must take the placement test. Submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office.

STAR

S.T.A.R. (Success, Training, Advising and Registration) sessions introduce students to many of the opportunities at the college and provide training in Web registration for future quarters. During S.T.A.R. appointments, students will be given the opportunity to meet with the appropriate counselor or advisor to discuss first quarter plans.

Students will be given or mailed an appointment for a S.T.A.R. session after they complete the admission process. For more information on S.T.A.R., call (206) 587-5450.

Academic Advising

Once you are enrolled at Seattle Central, you are strongly recommend to meet with an advisor during non-registration periods (Week 3 through 7 of each quarter) to develop an academic plan. College transfer students must see an advisor before or at 45 credits to develop a long-range degree plan. Advisors help you develop a long-range educational plan in these ways:

  • Assist with schedule planning
  • Interpret degree requirements for your transfer degree
  • Interpret COMPASS and ASSET test results
  • Conduct an unofficial transcript evaluation
  • Discuss requirements for successful transfer into four-year institutions
  • Help with researching majors

For information on academic advising call (206) 587-4068, go to http://seattlecentral.edu/advising/.

The College Transfer Center is a service available to all registered Seattle Central students and assists students through the transfer exploration and application process. Go to http://seattlecentral.edu/transfercenter/ or call (206) 587-5469.

Registration

Before you can register, (enroll in classes) online, you must complete the admissions process. Please visit www.seattlecentral.edu/admissions and follow the instructions you will find there.

There are two ways to register for classes:

ONLINE

Students can register for classes using the web. Go to Student Online Services and click on "Register for Courses Online" - http://seattlecentral.edu/sos/

In Person

Go to Enrollment Services on campus

If you are new student attend a S.T.A.R. (Success, Training, Advising and Registration) Orientation.

The S.T.A.R. session introduces students to many of the opportunities at the college and provides training in Web registration for future quarters. During S.T.A.R. appointments, students will be given the opportunity to meet with the appropriate counselor or advisor to discuss first quarter plans.

For information about registration go to http://seattlecentral.edu/advising/ or call (206) 587-4068.

How to pay for Classes

Tuition is due within seven business days from the date you first register for classes. If you register for classes on or after the first day of the quarter, tuition is due immediately.

There are three ways to pay tuition:

  • Online via Student Online Services with a credit card, (VISA, Mastercard or Discover) at http://seattlecentral.edu/sos/.
  • At the Drop Box located near Enrollment Services. Fill out the payment form, with your credit card information, or enclose a check in the payment envelope.
  • In-person at the Cashier's Window in Enrollment Services with cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).

For information about tuition, go to http://seattlecentral.edu/registration/tuition.php or call the cashier's office at (206)587-3876.

Getting an ID Card

Photo identification cards are required for new students registering for credit classes.

To get an I.D. card, go to Enrollment Services, room BE 1104D. For a one-time charge of $5, you may purchase an I.D. card at the cashier's window.

Students must have a valid identification (driver's license or passport) to obtain a college I.D.

http://seattlecentral.edu/idcenter/

Where to buy books and supplies

The Seattle Central Bookstore has everything you need to begin your college career!

To buy textbooks, go to the Seattle Central Bookstore located on Broadway across from the main campus.

Welcome to Seattle Central!

Attend Classes at Central. Seattle Central overlooks downtown Seattle from Capitol Hill, one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the city. Since it was established as the city's first community college in 1966, Seattle Central has served the higher education and training needs of more than 500,000 students.

The college was honored by Time Magazine as a 2001-2002 "College of the Year" in recognition of its diversity, innovative student services and academic excellence.

If your goal is to get prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university, Seattle Central will get you there! Our brand new, $26 million Science and Mathematics Building offers the latest high-tech equipment and laboratory space to prepare you for upper-level studies.

Seattle Central also offers hands-on training in over 30 professional technical Workforce Training programs, in high-demand fields such as Biotechnology, Dental Hygiene, Graphic Design & Illustration, and Information Technology. It also offers college transfer, distance learning, adult basic education, and ESL programs.

Seattle Central is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. It is also a member of the League for Innovation, a prestigious group of community colleges nationwide who have been selected for membership based on educational excellence.

If you have any questions about Seattle Central, please call (206) 587-5450.