As we begin the spring quarter, we do so amid deeply troubling events at home and abroad. In a recent public post, the President of the United States wrote, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” Rhetoric that anticipates or normalizes the destruction of a people, their culture, and their history, particularly amid escalating threats of violence against Iran, stands in direct opposition to who we are as an institution and to our commitment to provide educational opportunity while expanding, celebrating, and learning from all human cultures. While this rhetoric has already changed to a “two-week warning” these words still have impact.
We want to be unequivocally clear: this college is home to Iranian faculty, staff, students, and community members. Iran and Iranian culture are part of the human community we value, protect, and learn from. To our Iranian community members, and to all who are affected by this moment: this is your space to learn, to work, and to be. You belong here.
In a related effort to marginalize and erase lived experiences, the U.S. Department of Education has rescinded key Title IX protections for transgender-identified people. While Washington State has continued to provide more proactive and affirming support, this reversal at the federal level represents a deeply troubling retreat from the obligation to protect access, safety, and dignity in educational spaces. Such actions undermine the inclusive purpose of public education and signal whose identities and lives are deemed worthy of protection. At Shoreline we support the rights of our transgender students and staff and will continue to strive to provide an inclusive and safe learning and working environment for all.
People often ask, “What can I do when these things happen in my community”? Often, the most meaningful place to start is with simple acts of care; checking in with a colleague, reaching out to a student, or being present for someone who may need support.
One of Shoreline’s greatest strengths is the compassion and humanity of this community. In times marked by violence, uncertainty, and grief, that care matters. Our college is not only a place of learning, but a place where we can also hold space for one another with empathy and understanding.
Should you or someone you know need support, please do not hesitate to connect with the following resources located below.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Students may access the following services for support:
If you are experiencing distress related to this, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support.
In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:
King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747
Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) 800-584-3578
We will be hosting approximately 15 different transfer schools to talk with students about their transfer pathways. Come and learn about admissions deadlines, scholarships, programs offered, and more.
Schools are primarily in-state options, but we will have a school from British Columbia as well as a few out of state options.
Approximately 65 colleges and universities will be represented at the Winter International Transfer Fair!
All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
DATE: 1/29/2026
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm
PLACE: PUB Main Dining Room
The college representatives are generally focused on international admissions, but will be able to answer some questions for non-international applicants
Learn how to tell your story in transfer and scholarship applications, with special guest Carlos Williams from UW Admissions. We’ll use the UW transfer personal statement prompt as an example, but this information should be useful for any programs students are applying to. There will be time for some Q&A.
Free for all SCC students
DATE: 1/30/2026
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
PLACE: The Writing Studio in the SCC Library (room 4301)
No matter which stage of the writing process you are in for your personal statement draft, the Writing Studio is here to support you. Immediately following the workshop, there will be opportunities for you to have one-on-one appointments with our Writing Studio Tutors, who can help you with your ideas and drafts. We can also get you scheduled for appointments in the future.
The SCC Counseling Center is excited to announce that a S.A.D. light box is now available for student and staff use in the Counseling Center!
What is S.A.D.? Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) is a pattern of seasonal depression. During the fall and winter months, S.A.D. can be experienced as “down” feelings not explained by day-to-day experiences. It is estimated that about 10% of the population living at latitudes like Seattle’s may experience S.A.D. (National Institutes of Health, 2023). The most typical symptoms of S.A.D. are:
Sleep and activity changes: Increased sleep duration, lower quality of rest, tiredness and fatigue
Social and interpersonal strain
Mood lifts with onset of spring in March – April
What is light therapy for S.A.D.? Because of the seasonal pattern and the fact that S.A.D. occurs more frequently in northern latitudes, it is thought to be caused by the body’s reactions to reduced natural light. Light therapy has been widely demonstrated to be an effective treatment for S.A.D.
Light therapy requires exposing your eyes to very bright light. The light box used in the Counseling Center produces 10,000-lux. This is approximately 20 times brighter than normal room lighting. At this light level, 20-30 minutes a day is an appropriate treatment. Most people who benefit from light therapy experience positive changes within 2 weeks of daily treatment. Daily, or almost daily, treatment is likely to have the best effect.
It is recommended that you consult your physician before beginning light therapy, especially if you:
Have a health condition
Have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Have been told you must wear sunglasses in sunlight
Have a history of eye conditions or problems
Are taking a medication or supplement that causes light sensitivity
Please speak to Carrie at the Counseling Center front desk if you are interested in using the S.A.D. light box.
Location: FOSS 5251
Phone Number: (206) 546-4594
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM | Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM | Closed on Wednesdays from 1-2 PM.
This is your quarterly reminder about our campus shuttle! This is a free service available to students, visitors on campus, and staff/faculty (thanks to SCOF funding).
Shuttle Schedule
Monday thru Friday (on days the college is open for business): 7:45am – 3:45pm. Campus Shuttle may start at 8am some days (if our regular driver is out that day).
There is a 30 minute break mid-day for our campus shuttle drivers for their lunch.
You may call the shuttle driver to request a pick-up. Shuttle Driver Cellphone (only answered during shuttle service hours): 206-759-1768
The shuttle runs on a fixed, continuous route (takes 45 minutes to complete the route).
No alternate or additional off campus stops are authorized.
ROUTE/STOPS
N 160th & Aurora Ave (between the E Line stop and Shoreline Central Animal Hospital)
Greenwood Parking Lot (only when open for Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters)
*Pick-up or drop-off (for Campus Shuttle) is also available at Bldg 6000 or Bldg 3000 on campus, by request.
Campus shuttle does not use the Shoreline-South/148th Light Rail Station. There are no pick-ups or drop-offs at this location.
Scooters, bicycles, and other large items are not allowed on the daily campus shuttle. There are bike lockers available at the Link Light Rail Stations and bike racks located around campus.
Our shuttle vans are not equipped with a wheel-chair lift, so please work with Student Accessibility Services if accommodations are needed.
The campus shuttle vans are white with Shoreline Community College decals/logo on the side.
If you don’t have a Shoreline ID card yet, mark your calendars – our winter quarter ID card event is coming up soon!
Current students, staff, and faculty can get ID cards made January 27-29. Stop by the FOSS Welcome Desk (Building 5000) between 8:30am – 4:30pm to pick up a number and get in line to take your photo! In addition to the daytime hours, we’ll also be available January 27 from 5pm – 7pm.
Please come prepared with your ctcLink number and a Photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport).
In partnership with NW Step, the college is hosting the annual Winter Quarter Transfer Fair. Please stop by, ask questions of different transfer schools and see where you can go after Shoreline. It’s never too early to explore your options!
