STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 Table of Contents Greetings Greetings About South
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Table of Contents Greetings ................................................................3 About South ...........................................................4 Our Mission ............................................................5 Enrollment .............................................................6 Financial Aid ..........................................................7 Registration ...........................................................8 Students Rights & Conduct ............................. 9-11 Calendars ....................................................... 12-14 Campus Tour .................................................. 15-34 Student Life ..........................................................24 Parking .................................................................35 Georgetown Campus ..................................... 36-37 Campus Closures/Emergencies ..........................39 Phone Directory ...................................................40 Campus Map ........................................................41 Safety Map ...........................................................42 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 Table of Contents Greetings Greetings About South Dear Students: Our Mission Steps to Enroll Welcome to South Seattle Col- From left: Anna Au, Vice President and Legislative Liaison; Najma Mohamed, Diversity and Inclusion Financial Aid lege! We hope you will find this Officer; Krisna Mandujuano, President; Asma Jama, Issues and Concerns Officer; and Afrah Agraw, handbook useful as you pursue Sustainability Officer Registration your academic goals and dreams. Hello South Seattle College Students! This handbook provides you with Our names are Krisna Mandujuano and Anna Au. It is our absolute privilege Students Rights “insider” tips, hints and sugges- to welcome all of you into the new school year as the President and Vice President of South Seattle College’s student government, the United Student Association (USA). On Academic Calendars tions from faculty, staff and grad- behalf of our fellow USA members, we wish you academic success and excellence in uates to help you reach your goals. the quarters to come at South. Campus Tour As an advocate for students, it is our mission to help improve the quality of Robert Smith - RSB Your unique experiences and backgrounds enrich our student life on and off campus. Our team will strive to create projects and opportuni- ties for everyone to participate in a safe and productive learning environment. We aim college and community, and we are grateful you have to promote cultural awareness among our diverse student population, complete the Jerry Brockey Center - JMB chosen to attend South. initiative to reduce or completely eliminate smoking on campus, and preserve vital educational and social justice programs that are the fabric of our school. In addition, Student Life we will relentlessly represent our student body and lobby for adequate funding, suffi- A few hints that we’ve learned from successful students: Library - LIB cient faculty compensation, and further financial support for all students. Legislative advocacy is essential to promote adequate support for schools and their students. To Additional Buildings 1. Use as many support services as possible (from Ad- continue to lobby and advocate for education affordability, Anna will be inviting our vising to the Writing Center). legislators to visit our school, share our views, and ask them to take action on current Campus Eateries 2. Get to know your faculty, staff and fellow students. issues faced by both our students and administrators. We hope you can join us throughout the school year to make an impact and Chinese Garden 3. Stay in touch with your advisor or counselor, they a difference in student life. Share your voice with us --all ideas are welcome! We have can guide you in developing your Education Plan. weekly meetings, held in JMB Student Center room 128. Please do not hesitate to Arboretum 4. If you need a little extra help, don’t wait. Talk with contact me or our fellow USA board members if there’s anything we can do to improve your instructor, check out the Tutoring Center, or visit your experience at South Seattle. We rely on your vigilance to help uphold the inspi- Parking Services rational values of our school as we continue to pursue our dreams and better our lives the MAST (math and science tutoring). through education. Georgetown Campus Together, we can make a difference. As you start or continue your educational journey at Social Media South, remember that you can truly Start Here, Go Sincerely, Anna Au, United Student Association Vice President and Krisna Mandujuano, President Closures/Emergencies Anywhere! [email protected]; [email protected] Phone Directory Best wishes with your future, Jerry M. Brockey Center, Office 119/135; Like us on FB: United Student Association - SSC’s Student Government Full Campus Map Or visit on the web: http://southseattle.edu/student-life/student-leadership/usa-stu- dent-government Safety Map SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 3 Table of Contents Greetings About South 1969 About South South Founded Our Mission Steps to Enroll Financial Aid Our Students Four-year Registration 3 Degree Options Students Rights 8,152 30 Academic Calendars Total Students Mean & Average Associate of Applied Science Campus Tour Student Age Transfer Degree Options Robert Smith - RSB 14 Jerry Brockey Center - JMB 39% 58% Student Life Female Students Male Students Library - LIB Students Working Additional Buildings 49% Full- or Part-time Campus Eateries 5% 22% Chinese Garden Running Start Academic Students Transfer Number of First Arboretum 35 Languages Spoken Parking Services Ethnicity Georgetown Campus (of those who reported ethnicity) Single Parent Social Media 44% Caucasian % Students Closures/Emergencies 21% Asian/Pacific Island 7 Phone Directory 12% African American Full Campus Map International % Hispanic 2 % Students Safety Map 1% Native American 6 4 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 Table of Contents Our Mission Greetings About South Our Mission Steps to Enroll Financial Aid Registration Students Rights Academic Calendars Campus Tour Robert Smith - RSB Jerry Brockey Center - JMB Student Life Library - LIB MISSION Additional Buildings As an open-access learning institution, Seattle Colleges prepares each student for success in life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community. Campus Eateries Chinese Garden VISION Seattle Colleges is recognized as an exemplary learning institution that transforms lives, promotes Arboretum equity, and enriches the community. Parking Services Georgetown Campus Values Goals Social Media • Accessibility for all learners and partners • Student Success • Collaboration through open communication and commitment to working together Closures/Emergencies • Diversity, inclusion, and equity for all individuals, particularly the underserved in our community • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, • Fiscal sustainability for long-term viability and excellence in service and operations and Community Phone Directory • Growth and engagement of faculty and staff through professional development • Organizational Excellence • Innovation in instruction, student services, operations, and organizational culture Full Campus Map • Integrity by adhering to the highest standards of ethics and public stewardship • Partnerships Safety Map SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 5 Table of Contents College Service Vocabulary List Accreditation - Certification that a school or institution has met standards set Greetings Steps to Enroll by an outside review organization. About South Articulation Agreement - An agreement between two or more institutions to Our Mission Start Here, Go Anywhere! transfer courses. The agreement identifies specific courses that may be taken at participating institutions in lieu of courses at your target university. Steps to Enroll APPLY Complete your online admissions application at https://southseattle.edu/ Commencement - Graduation ceremony that honors graduating students in all schools and colleges. Financial Aid steps-enroll/admissions-application to become a student at South Seattle College and to receive your official Student Identification Number (SID). Registration Credit - A unit of measure for college work. Generally speaking, one credit hour represents one hour of classroom attendance each week for the quarter, PLAN YOUR FUNDING plus the study time, homework, etc. that go along with it. Students Rights There are a variety of financial resources to help you fund your educa- tion. Make sure to plan ahead and visit our financial resources page at: Drop Date - The last day you can drop a class without a grade being assigned. Academic Calendars https://southseattle.edu/financial-aid FAFSA - Stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA must Campus Tour PLACEMENT FOR CLASSES be filled out to be awarded grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study jobs. There are numerous documents which can be utilized to determine Robert Smith - RSB placement into a class. To learn about what documents you can use Grant - A type of financial aid that does not have to be paid back after the to enroll into college level course, or to find