We have some exciting news to share with you! Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will visit Shoreline Community College for a “Fireside Chat” on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM in the 9000 Building’s Main Dining Room.
As Shoreline’s Congressional Representative for Washington’s 7th District, Congresswoman Jayapal will share insights about her background, her work in Congress, and her efforts on behalf of Washington State. She will also take questions from our community, creating an opportunity for meaningful dialogue.
This event is a chance for us to discuss Shoreline’s needs, learn how we can collaborate, and explore ways to support her work.
Elected in 2016, Congresswoman Jayapal is now serving her fifth term in Congress. She is the first South Asian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and one of only two dozen naturalized citizens currently serving. She is a Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement and also serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Budget Committee. To learn more about her work, please visit her website.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Shoreline, and we hope you’ll join us. A big thank you to the WAVES Center for helping to organize this important conversation. Please help spread the word!
I hope that you all had a great weekend. I am writing to remind you that Representative Shelley Kloba is visiting campus this afternoon- Monday August 7, 2023, from 12:00-2:00.
We plan to give Representative Kloba a brief tour of campus sharing stories of the wonderful work we do here, followed by an opportunity to meet in person with members of the campus community at the Quiet Dining Room in the PUB at 1:00. Community members will have a chance to ask questions and engage in thoughtful dialogue allowing her to learn more about our needs as a College and giving us a chance to explore ways we can support her in her role.
Representative Kloba was elected to her first term in the State House of Representatives in 2016, where she now serves as, Chair of the Commerce & Gaming Committee as well as on the Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources and Capital Budget committees. For more information on interests and work, please visit her official webpage.
This is a great opportunity for Shoreline, and we hope you will be able to join us. Please spread the word to your colleagues and students.
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!
