revised June2018 Seattle CentralCollege STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME .....................................................................1 STUDENT SUCCESS (CONTINUED) .................17 • Mission & Core Values • Tutoring at the Learning • Equal Opportunity Statement Support Network: BE Learning Center, Writ- ing Center @ the Library, SAM STEPS TO ENROLL ....................................................3 Learning Center, Math Path, TRiO • MESA PAYING FOR COLLEGE ............................................4 • • Financial Aid STUDENT LEADERSHIP .......................................20 Workforce Services • Clubs, Boards and Committees • Scholarships • Phi Theta Kappa • Veteran’s Benefits • Training & Recognition • • Global Involvement: Study Abroad ADVISING & COUNSELING ..................................6 Options, Int’l Education Programs • Advising Office • TAG Team • Workforce Intake Advising • • Counseling Services INFO & TECH RESOURCES ............................... 25 • College Transfer Center • Student IT Helpdesk • Computer Center CAREER DEVELOPMENT ........................................8 • Distance Education & E-Learning • Career Services Center • Library & Media Services • Cooperative Education • Bookstore • Service Learning • Copy Center • DEGREES & CERTIFICATES .................................9 FOOD ON CAMPUS ................................................26 • High School Programs • The Buzz • Basic & Transitional Studies • Atrium Cafeteria • Transfer Degrees • Culinary Bakery • Prof-Tech Certificates and Degrees • Square One & One World Dining • BAS Degrees • HEALTH & FITNESS ..............................................26 REGISTRATION & ATTENDANCE ..................... 13 • Mitchell Activity Center • MyCentral Portal • • Attendance • • Canceled Classes TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ...........................27 • Dropping/Withdrawals • Parking on Campus • Waitlist • ORCA Cards • Late Registration/Changes • Carpooling Options • Intra-district Registration • Bicycles/Motorcycles • • GRADING & TRANSCRIPTS ............................... 15 CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY .......................28 Academic Recognition • Security Office • Lost & Found STUDENT SUCCESS ...............................................17 • Emergency Messaging • College Success Program System Safety • Disabilities Support Services • TRiO STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES ...29 • M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery • FERPA • Multicultural Services • Student Complaints Process • Student Support Programs: • WAC Codes Student Parent Support, Emergency • Student Conduct Funding, Women’s Programs • Student Records • DIRECTORY ...............................................................33 CAMPUS MAP ...........................................................37 This handbook is printed every two years, but we will update the• web version more frequently. Please check seattlecentral.edu/student-leadership for the most current edition of the student handbook. WELCOME TO CENTRAL! We are glad you have chosen to join the diverse and dynamic student body of Seattle Central! We want you to learn how to navigate our college efficiently and effectively so that you can reach your educational goals. We designed this handbook as a tool to support you during the exciting, and sometimes confusing, first quarter. ABOUT US Seattle Central College is NEED MORE HELP NAVIGATING COLLEGE? located on Capitol Hill, a vibrant slice of Seattle life. We are INFORMATION CENTRAL an educational home for our Location: Room BE 1105, Phone: 206.934.4030 students, a leadership incubator Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 8am−4:30pm, Tues 8am-6:30pm for our community and an Email: [email protected] economic catalyst for our state. Since 1966, the college has WHAT WE DO served the higher education and We provide accessible, knowledgeable student staff to answer workforce training needs of more questions, make referrals and direct inquiries to appropriate than 500,000 students. offices. For example, we can help: MISSION → Locate an instructor, staff member or administrator Seattle Central College promotes → Find a classroom, event or activity on campus educational excellence in a → Get you involved in Leadership opportunities multicultural urban environment. We provide opportunities → Refer you to student resources for academic achievement, (such as Tutoring, Counseling, Career Center) workplace preparation, and → Access your transcripts & grades, and assist with using service to the community. MyCentral (student online services) → Accessing IT accounts, passwords, and basic IT related questions PLEASE STOP BY AND LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN SERVE YOU! 1 OUR CORE VALUES ACCESSIBLE We provide: learning opportunities to students from varied backgrounds and circumstances. Direct and developmental pathways to instructional programs. A safe, healthy and barrier-free learning environment. DIVERSE We value: basic, general, professional−technical, and continuing education. Different cultures, races and lifestyles. And learning styles, collaborative learning and decision-making. INNOVATIVE We practice: a holistic model of student growth and learning. Alternative teaching and learning methods. Technology-based instruction and services. RESPONSIVE We promote: programs to reflect and anticipate community needs. An international focus in curricula and services. Integration of general and professional−technical education. Assessment for continuous improvement. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Seattle Central College is veteran or disabled veteran, INQUIRIES REGARDING committed to the concept and political affiliation or belief, COMPLIANCE AND/OR GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: practice of equal opportunity citizenship/status as a lawfully for all its students, employees, admitted immigrant authorized CHRISTINE NELSON and applicants in education, to work in the United States, or Title IX/RCW28A.640 Office employment, services and presence of any physical, sensory Room BE 4180, 206.934.4125 contracts, and does not or mental disability. In addition, discriminate on the basis of race reasonable accommodations AL SOUMA or ethnicity, color, age, national will be made for known physical Section 504/ADA (Americans with origin, religion, marital status, or mental limitations for all Disabilities Act) Coordinator sex, gender, sexual orientation, otherwise qualified persons with Room BE 4180, 206.934.4169 gender identity, status as a disabilities. To receive this information in an alternative format, please contact Disability Support Services at 206.934.4183. 2 STEPS TO ENROLLING STEP 1: APPLY STEP 2: PLAN STEP 3: PLACEMENT seattlecentral.edu/getstarted YOUR FUNDING FOR CLASSES Room BE 1104, 206.934.JOIN seattlecentral.edu/finaid seattlecentral.edu/testing (206.934.5646) Room BE 1104, 206.934.3844 Room BE 1106, 206.934.6344 Anyone who is 18 years or older or To successfully plan your All students enrolling for the a high school graduate may funding, start early (at least first time at Seattle Central attend Seattle Central. Special three months ahead) and watch must demonstrate their English arrangements can be made for for deadlines! Our helpful staff and math proficiency level by qualifying students who are can assist you at all stages of taking the Placement Tests. Visit under 18. Visit seattlecentral.edu/ the financial aid application seattlecentral.edu/testing/.php getstarted to fill out the online process. See pages 4-5 for more for more information, application form; it’s fast and information on PAYING FOR free! Two business days later, COLLEGE. students will receive an official Student Identification (SID) Number. STEP 5: PAY AND PREPARE STEP 4: REGISTER seattlecentral.edu/tuition, Room BE 1104, 206.934.4108 seattlecentral.edu/registration Room BE 1104, 206.934.6918 PAY YOUR TUITION Pay online at seattlecentral.edu/student or in-person at the Cashier. To receive a PIN number that will Tuition is due within seven business days from the date you register, allow you to register for classes, or by the first day of class, whichever comes first. Students who you are required to participate in applied for financial aid can check their award status with the START New Student Orientation, Financial Aid Office or online at seattlecentral.edu/finaid. either in-person or online; visit BUY YOUR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES seattlecentral.edu/start to learn The campus bookstore has lists of required textbooks; you will more about this informative need your class item numbers and section numbers in order to session. purchase books. Books and supplies can also be purchased online at seattlecentral.bncollege.com. After completing START, you can choose to meet with an academic PLAN YOUR TRANSPORTATION advisor before registering. Seattle Central has a limited number of parking spots on campus. Register for classes either online Students are encouraged to enroll in the college’s ORCA Card program. (seattlecentral.edu/student) Visit seattlecentral.edu/transportation for more information. or by visiting the Enrollment Services office, Room BE1104. GET A STUDENT ID CARD Seattle Central’s course listings These cards are required for all students and can be obtained in the for each quarter are posted Enrollment Services lobby. You may get one as soon as you have paid exclusively online at classes. for your classes. seattlecentral.edu and are now viewable on any mobile device, including smartphones and NOTE: Some programs have separate enrollment procedures, and tablets. general admission to the college may not guarantee