SSCC accepts anyone who is 18 years old and older or is a high school graduate. Special consideration may be given for individuals who do not meet these guidelines, such as high school students participating in Career Link, Running Start and Tech Prep. Individuals with special needs and/or disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services.
Welcome, New Students!
- All NEW SSCC students must go through ADMISSIONS (206) 934-7943
- The Admissions Office assigns you a Student ID (SID) number, which is REQUIRED for registration into any class. This can be done in-person or through the online Web Admissions form.
- Students who have an SID through Seattle Central CC or North Seattle CC, but have not taken classes at South Seattle CC, will need to fill out an online Web Admissions form.
- Take a placement test through Student Assessment Services (206) 934-6767
- All new students at SSCC must take either the Standard COMPASS or the ESL/COMPASS test for initial placement into college coursework and programs. It is not a pass or fail test.
- All 100-299 level courses require minimum COMPASS scores of Writing 68, Reading 81; except as noted in individual course prerequisites.
- Compass test scores are good for 2 years only, and must be on file at SSCC.
- Student Assessment Services accepts your ACT scores!
Students with college-level ACT scores (English 19, Reading 19, Math 22) do not need take the COMPASS test. Contact the Assessments office for more information.
- If you have taken and passed a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, you may not be required to take that portion of the COMPASS test. Please submit an Incoming transcript evaluation form and official, sealed transcript. SEE BELOW Previous College Credit?
- Previous College Credit? Please submit your transcripts
- If you have taken and passed a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, you may not be required to take that portion of the COMPASS test. Submit an Incoming transcript evaluation form and official, sealed transcript to:
SSCC Credentials Evaluator
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave SW, RSB 045
Seattle, WA 98106-1499.
- If you are not graduating from SSCC, and only taking an online course to transfer back to your college, you can send your UNOFFICIAL transcript as an attachment to eLearning@southseattle.edu.
- Your unofficial transcripts MUST show you have taken a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, and/or the listed pre-req for the class you wish to take through SSCC.
- Include your Name, SID, Class Name/ Item # (ex:Math&146/ 9825.70), & for which Quarter. - Developmental math credits are not accepted. You must sit for an Assessments test or get permission from the instructor to register for a math class with a pre-req of Intermediate Algebra or higher.
- NOTE: The eLearning office accepts unofficial transcripts ONLY during registration periods.
- For Quick Advisor Questions, e-mail advisorsouth@seattlecolleges.edu
Please review Pre-Advising website
- All students who intend to graduate from SSCC must meet with a SSCC Adviser.
- If you only plan to take an online class or two, and are graduating from a different college,
then you will not have to meet with SSCC Advising (although it's always a good idea!).
- Plan Your Funding
Pick Up A Financial Aid Application Packet, or read our SSCC Tuition Payment policies and options.
- Choose Your Courses
Online Learning is NOT for everyone. Please make sure you are familiar with computers, computer applications, and email before signing up for an online class!
Check your readiness-level. http://sites.southseattle.edu/online/reqskillstech
View SSCC eLearning Course Listings for information about our online classes. Take note of any pre-requisites.
- REGISTER NOTE: New Students cannot register themselves online.
Newly-enrolled SSCC students only taking a few online classes to transfer back to their colleges, and with assessments and/or transcripts on file, can do either of the following:
Go to the Registration Office and register in-person; or Contact Registration at (206) 934.7938.
Contact the eLearning office at (206) 934-7930 - eLearning@southseattle.edu for registration help. Have your SID ready. You MUST have a transcript showing you have successfully completed all Pre-Reqs on file.
PAY for Your SSCC Courses
- Please read: SSCC Payment Policy for Tuition and Fees http://www.southseattle.edu/financial/payment.aspx
- Student Tuition Automatic Payment Plan - FACTS: http://www.southseattle.edu/services/facts.htm
- If you are dropped for non-payment of tuition, you are not guaranteed your spot back in class.
"I'm Registered, Now What?"
Find and read your course information under COURSE LISTINGS. Get started in your classes once they open!
Does anyone contact me after I've registered? NO. It's your responsibility to get and Stay In Touch
- Problems logging in?
Re-read your Course Listing, make sure you are logging in to the correct place, and if problems persist, contact us at eLearning@southseattle.edu, 206.934.7930, or contact us via this form. Always include your full name, SID, and the name and item number of the class you are trying to log in to.
Attendance Verification Forms:
The Financial Aid department would prefer that your instructor send them proof of your online attendance, following the rules for this. However, you may instead come to the eLearning office in person for a proxy signature. Make sure your form is filled out, including your SID and the item numbers of the online classes you are taking. We will gladly sign for your instructor. Note the correct telephone number is (206) 934-5317.
- The Admissions Office assigns you a Student ID (SID) number, which is REQUIRED for registration into any class. This can be done in-person or through the online Web Admissions form.
- Students who have an SID through Seattle Central CC or North Seattle CC, but have not taken classes at South Seattle CC, will need to fill out an online Web Admissions form.
- All 100-299 level courses require minimum COMPASS scores of Writing 68, Reading 81; except as noted in individual course prerequisites.
- Compass test scores are good for 2 years only, and must be on file at SSCC.
- Student Assessment Services accepts your ACT scores!
Students with college-level ACT scores (English 19, Reading 19, Math 22) do not need take the COMPASS test. Contact the Assessments office for more information. - If you have taken and passed a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, you may not be required to take that portion of the COMPASS test. Please submit an Incoming transcript evaluation form and official, sealed transcript. SEE BELOW Previous College Credit?
- If you have taken and passed a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, you may not be required to take that portion of the COMPASS test. Submit an Incoming transcript evaluation form and official, sealed transcript to:
SSCC Credentials Evaluator
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave SW, RSB 045
Seattle, WA 98106-1499.
- If you are not graduating from SSCC, and only taking an online course to transfer back to your college, you can send your UNOFFICIAL transcript as an attachment to eLearning@southseattle.edu.
- Your unofficial transcripts MUST show you have taken a college level English (English composition) or Math (college algebra) course with at least a 2.0, and/or the listed pre-req for the class you wish to take through SSCC.
- Include your Name, SID, Class Name/ Item # (ex:Math&146/ 9825.70), & for which Quarter. - Developmental math credits are not accepted. You must sit for an Assessments test or get permission from the instructor to register for a math class with a pre-req of Intermediate Algebra or higher.
- NOTE: The eLearning office accepts unofficial transcripts ONLY during registration periods.
Please review Pre-Advising website
- All students who intend to graduate from SSCC must meet with a SSCC Adviser.
- If you only plan to take an online class or two, and are graduating from a different college,
then you will not have to meet with SSCC Advising (although it's always a good idea!).
Pick Up A Financial Aid Application Packet, or
read our SSCC Tuition Payment policies and options.
Online Learning is NOT for everyone. Please make sure you are familiar with computers, computer applications, and email before signing up for an online class!
Check your readiness-level. http://sites.southseattle.edu/online/reqskillstech
View SSCC eLearning Course Listings for information about our online classes. Take note of any pre-requisites.
Newly-enrolled SSCC students only taking a few online classes to transfer back to their colleges, and with assessments and/or transcripts on file, can do either of the following:
Go to the Registration Office and register in-person; or Contact Registration at (206) 934.7938.
Contact the eLearning office at (206) 934-7930 - eLearning@southseattle.edu for registration help. Have your SID ready. You MUST have a transcript showing you have successfully completed all Pre-Reqs on file.
PAY for Your SSCC Courses
- Please read: SSCC Payment Policy for Tuition and Fees http://www.southseattle.edu/financial/payment.aspx
- Student Tuition Automatic Payment Plan - FACTS: http://www.southseattle.edu/services/facts.htm
- If you are dropped for non-payment of tuition, you are not guaranteed your spot back in class.
"I'm Registered, Now What?"
Find and read your course information under COURSE LISTINGS. Get started in your classes once they open!
Does anyone contact me after I've registered? NO. It's your responsibility to get and Stay In Touch
Re-read your Course Listing, make sure you are logging in to the correct place, and if problems persist, contact us at eLearning@southseattle.edu, 206.934.7930, or contact us via this form. Always include your full name, SID, and the name and item number of the class you are trying to log in to.
Attendance Verification Forms:
The Financial Aid department would prefer that your instructor send them proof of your online attendance, following the rules for this. However, you may instead come to the eLearning office in person for a proxy signature. Make sure your form is filled out, including your SID and the item numbers of the online classes you are taking. We will gladly sign for your instructor. Note the correct telephone number is (206) 934-5317.
