October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and to celebrate the Gender Equity Center and Student Life are hosting a series of events throughout the month to educate and raise awareness amongst our students, faculty, and staff.
Join us for the following:
LGBTQ+ History Exhibit – all month long in the PUB lobby
Project Pride Meeting – Tues. 10/5 at 4:30pm via Zoom (e-mail smusnicki@shoreline.edu for the link)
National Coming Out Day – Mon. 10/11 from 10am-1pm on the PUB Courtyard
Virtual Fireside Chat – Tues. 10/19 at 5pm viz Zoom (bit.ly/LGBTQchat)
Virtual LGBTQ+ Ally Training – Weds. 10/27 from 1-3pm via Zoom (bit.ly/SCCally_FA21)
For more information about these events, visit the Gender Equity Center on Instagram (@genderequityscc) or e-mail smusnicki@shoreline.edu.
https://www.instagram.com/genderequityscc
Welcome students! We hope the first few days of your quarter are off to a great start.
To ensure the next few weeks of the quarter go just as smoothly, check out the important dates listed below.
Oct. 1: Waitlist ends – after this date, instructor permission is needed to add most classes and waitlists will be disabled. Learn more about the Automatic Waitlist Procedure.
Oct. 5: Last day to add/drop classes online; last day for 100% refund if you drop; last day to add a new class this quarter
Oct. 6-12: Late enrollment. Petition for Late Enrollment required (late enrollment permitted only in rare and unusual circumstances)
Oct. 13: $15 drop fee begins and “W” begins if you drop
Oct. 15: Graduation application deadline
Oct. 18: Last day to submit your vaccine attestation form (mandatory for all students who will be on campus for classes and/or ANY other activities)
Oct. 19: Last day to receive a 50% refund for dropped classes
Nov. 10: Last day to withdraw from classes
Nov. 15: Continuing student registration for winter quarter begins
Fall 2021 Registered Students:
Please be advised, tuition rates increased as the result of Washington State legislation for the 2021-2022 academic year. Please check your Fall class schedule or student account to determine if additional tuition costs are now due on your account. This is particularly important if you pay your tuition out-of-pocket or with a Nelnet payment plan.
Dental Hygiene and Nursing Students:
Dental Hygiene and Nursing 103 & 104 students registered for Fall 2021 classes will see an updated tuition amount owed on their student accounts due to program fee changes. Please check your Fall class schedule to determine if additional tuition costs are now due on your account.
Cashier’s Office Payment Options & Student Resources:
If you need to make a payment, there are many tuition payment options available. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Cashier’s office. Their contact information is listed below:
I am sending a follow up message regarding vaccination and exemption requirements at the College. Based on some recent clarifications from the state, and given our status as a fully vaccinated campus, we wanted to communicate a change in our vaccination status requirement for students:
In-person or on campus students coming to the college for courses and/or ANY activities during fall quarter are required to be fully vaccinated or claim a valid medical or religious exemption by October 18, 2021. Please note that any activity or service sought in person would necessitate this requirement.
Fully online students who will not enter the campus in fall quarter are not required to claim their vaccination status or submit an exemption.
IMPORTANT:
Students participating in in-person/hybrid courses or services who do not submit an attestationor have an approved exemption by Oct. 18 will have a registration hold applied to their records. Additionally, students who submit false statements for the purpose of attestation or exemptions may be subject to disciplinary action.
As we prepare the campus to welcome students back for a phased in-person return, we wanted to express our appreciation both for your tenacity and the grace you have demonstrated during these challenging times. Thank you for your attention to this important message and contributing to making Shoreline a safe and welcoming campus.
Students are invited to share their perspective and provide a representative voice for their peers by joining a campus committee. The Associated Student Government (ASG) is currently recruiting students to serve on a variety of committees this year, including:
Services & Activities (S&A)
Sustainability & Commuter Options Fee (SCOF)
Appointment Review Committee (ARC)
College Council
Strategic Planning & Budget Council (SPBC)
For more information and to express interest, go to bit.ly….
It is important to note Washington state has removed the ability for students to claim a vaccine exemption for personal/philosophical reasons. Please read below.
Shoreline is a Vaccinated & Masked Campus
For the health and safety of our community, the College is following all Washington state requirements and will require all students and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning fall quarter 2021. While this decision was not made lightly and we respect each student’s right to make their own health choices, COVID-19 vaccines are considered a safe and effective way to ensure a healthy campus. Masks will be worn indoors by all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Verify Your Vaccination Status Now
If you are enrolling in any fall classes (online or in-person), you will be required to complete an online vaccine attestation form before classes begin on September 29 or claim a medical or religious exemption. You will attest to which vaccine you have received and on what dates. You will not be asked to upload or present proof, but you will attest that the information you provide is true and correct. Students who make false claims may be subject to a discipline process. Verify your status now.
Vaccination Deadlines
If you need additional time to become fully vaccinated, the College will accept attestation forms until October 18. To meet this requirement, you must receive the recommended doses of approved vaccines by these dates:
Pfizer – First dose on or by September 13, second dose or by October 4
Moderna – First dose on or by September 6, second dose on or by October 4
Johnson & Johnson – Single dose on or by October 4
Medical or Religious Exemptions
Students who wish to claim an exemption for medical or religious reasons must complete the online vaccine attestation formand provide documentation of a medical or health condition that prevents them from receiving a vaccine, or documentation that their sincerely held religious belief is in contradiction to taking a vaccine.
Personal or Philosophical Exemptions
The state no longer allows college students to claim an exemption for personal or philosophical reasons. Any student who already claimed that exemption at Shoreline must submit a new online vaccine attestation form and either attest to receiving a vaccine or claim a medical or religious exemption.
On-Campus Vaccine Clinics
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available on campus through October 8 for all students, employees, and the public Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed September 6) and Fridays 9 a.m. – noon. Sign up for an appointment now; some drop-in appointments will also be available.
Questions?
I encourage you to read about Shoreline’s vaccination requirements, approved vaccines, privacy concerns, and more on the College’s COVID-19 web page. If you do not see the information you are looking for, you may also contact the Office of Students, Equity & Success at vp-ses@shoreline.edu.
I understand the latest changes around these requirements may impact your choice to enroll at Shoreline. The College is working diligently to ensure we provide updates to you in a timely manner so you can make decisions regarding your educational plans that fit your needs.
We look forward to safely welcoming many of you back on campus starting September 29!
