Pre-Arrival Checklist

Access your materials via our online admission application portal. Or, if you applied for admission via an agency, ask your counselor for a copy of your acceptance materials.

if you find any errors, contact IntlAdmissions@seattlecolleges.edu right away.

Guidance varies for each student and may include applying for an F-1 visa.

You will be placed in classes based on the English test scores or credentials you provided with your admission application. Check your Pre-Arrival Information for more details.

If you did not provide proof of Math proficiency with your admission application, check our Math placement information to determine if you are required to do so before your first quarter of enrollment.

If you need to determine your Math placement, visit your campus' website for instructions on completing Math Directed Self-Placement (DSP): North | Central | South. If you would like to waive Math DSP, upload your Math test scores to our online admission application portal if you did not do so at the time you submitted your admission application.

Once you have received your F-1 visa and/or confirmed your enrollment plans, complete your Intent to Enroll Form as soon as possible. This will allow our staff to register you for classes once registration for your first quarter of attendance opens.

Submitting your Intent to Enroll Form also reserves your spot for orientation. Review the orientation dates for your starting quarter and plan to be in Seattle for orientation. Thirty days before orientation begins, a detailed orientation schedule will be provided.

Once you have obtained your F-1 visa, arrange your housing as soon as possible. Choose between an on-campus apartment, a homestay, or other off-campus options.

Have your EMPLID number ready when activating your ctcLink account. Your EMPLID number was provided in the acceptance letter you received from Admissions.

CtcLink is the main self-service portal you will use for student-related tasks, such as accessing class schedules, balance statements, transcripts, and more. For an overview of how to use ctcLink, watch our YouTube video. Also, review our dedicated resources if you have any problems.

See our webpage for instructions on how to set up your MySeattleColleges account. You will use your MySeattleColleges account to access many of our systems including your school email, SCDGlobal, and Starfish (a portal where you can make appointments with your advisor).

After you enroll in classes, your Seattle Colleges email address will be activated, and we will use that email address to communicate with you.

Review the information provided in your acceptance materials regarding the registration process for your study program. Follow the instructions we prepared for you and complete all the required steps listed. Once you do, our staff will register you for the classes you need.

Class registration usually starts four to six weeks before the quarter begins. Once your class registration is completed, our staff will email you.

After registering for classes and receiving your schedule, you can pay for your classes.

Seattle Colleges does not issue invoices. To make a payment, access your balance statement via your ctcLink account. The balance statement will show the current charges for tuition, fees, and medical insurance. You must make your payment within 7 days of your class registration or by the first day of class, whichever comes first, or you will be dropped from classes.

Make your payment by credit card online directly via your ctcLink account unless you have already sent a wire transfer deposit. In this case, contact IntlFinance@seattlecolleges.edu for further assistance.

Note: Students taking online classes remotely from outside the United States can request to have the medical insurance charges waived. To request a waiver, students must attest that they will be outside the United States for the entire quarter, that they understand they will not have insurance coverage until the first day of the next quarter, and that they will not be covered for pre-existing conditions until 90 days after they resume coverage. Students interested in the waiver should contact the IP Office for their campus:

- North Seattle College: IntlNorth@SeattleColleges.edu
- Seattle Central College: IntlCentral@SeattleColleges.edu
- South Seattle College: IntlSouth@SeattleColleges.edu

Prepare for travel to the United States and get ready for your new life in Seattle!

NOTE: Seattle Colleges does not require immunization records so you do not need to bring any proof of vaccination with you.

When your flight lands at Sea-Tac International Airport and you arrive in Seattle, we want you to be ready for your next steps. Know what documents you need, learn about transportation options, and pre-arrange your airport pickup.

Complete your online check-in as soon as possible after you arrive in the United States, and at least one day before orientation begins. Checking in online is necessary to maintain your immigration status. If you will be studying remotely from outside the United States, check in no later than one day before orientation begins.

After activating your MySeattleColleges account (see 7. for details), please wait 3 business days while we process your request. After 3 business days, log in to SCDGlobal with your MySeattleColleges short username (everything before "@seattlecolleges.edu") and MySeattleColleges password. Once logged in, look for the "Online Check-in" link in the left navigation bar, then follow the instructions provided to complete the required tasks.

If you have any problems logging in to SCDGlobal, contact IntlAdmissions@SeattleColleges.edu to request assistance.

Attending our in-person orientation is mandatory for all new students (exception: Remote and concurrent students are not required to attend orientation). We look forward to seeing you there!