Category: Student Communications
January 29th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Good news! The Shoreline network connection for campus has been restored.
We have received more information on the outage we experienced today and have confirmed that the fiber connection had some integrity issues in two spots, one near our campus and one about four miles out. These issues caused the Shoreline network to lose connectivity. While this is not an issue that originated at the College it is one that impacted us. Thankfully the technicians were able to get it fixed quickly allowing our connection to be fully restored.
Please continue to check in with your instructors for instructions about evening classes and activities.
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
January 29th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Students,
At approx. 10:15am today, campus internet and phones went down due to an issue outside of the College. While a repair is in process, please see the following direction for the remainder of today (1/29/24):
Online instruction will continue as per normal. Students in hybrid or in-person classes should check Canvas for further directions from their Instructor. All campus services have also moved to remote. Please check the website for online service options.
Thank you.
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
January 24th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Are you thinking about transferring to a 4-year college or university after your time at Shoreline?
Stop by the Winter 2024 International Transfer Fair on January 30th. Representatives from about 60 institutions from around the country will be available to provide you with information about their programs, campuses, and more.
ALL students, staff, and faculty are welcome – although the representatives are most knowledgeable about the transfer process for international students, they will be prepared to chat with all attendees looking for more information!
Date: Tuesday, January 30
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. (come and go anytime)
Location: PUB Main Dining Room (9000 Building)
Posted in Student Communications
January 11th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
The deadline to apply for Winter Quarter graduation is almost here. This is a great time to review your transcript and see how close you are to completing your program of study.
You can apply for graduation one quarter before your final quarter.
If you expect to graduate at the end of either winter or spring quarter, please follow the steps to Appy for Graduation. This will ensure that your degree or certificate is posted to your transcript and your diploma is issued.
Upcoming Graduation Application Deadlines
- Winter Quarter: January 19, 2024
- Spring Quarter: April 12, 2024
If you need help determining your graduation timeline, please contact your advisor in the Advising Center. International Students, please contact International Advising.
Posted in Student Communications, Uncategorized
January 5th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
As you may be aware, we are updating Multifactor authentication (MFA) across campus to incorporate ctcLink and Canvas.
MFA will be enabled for all Students for access to BOTH ctcLink and Canvas.
This means that you will be required to enter your ctcLink ID and ctcLink password, PLUS an additional verification in order to sign in.
The projected date for the activation of student accounts is: January 18th, 2024
To make sure that your MFA activation goes smoothly, please log into your ctcLink account BEFORE Jan. 18 to verify that your correct mobile phone number is listed.
What is multifactor (MFA) authentication?
MFA is a method for signing in to something using more than one “factor” to prove your identity. This can include things such as usernames/passwords, security questions, one time codes sent to a mobile device or email, and other “factors” available to prove you are the right person associated with the account.
Why do we need MFA?
SBCTC requires MFA for additional security to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) contained in ctcLink. Some colleges have already implemented MFA and employees who work at those colleges already have MFA enabled on their accounts.
How do I set up MFA?
The good news is MFA in ctcLink uses the information you already have stored in your ctcLink account. This means the setup process is fairly seamless. If you have a mobile phone number already associated with your account, you will see the following screens:
Input your username & password:
Click “Receive a code via SMS to use the texting option on your mobile phone:
Enter the code sent to your mobile device:
If you prefer to use other “factors”, you can click “Verify with something else” on the second screen. You will see a screen similar to this:
If you need additional assistance with options on managing your MFA, read and follow the steps in this knowledge base article: Setting Up Your Multi-Factor Recovery Options
Will my personal device be subject to Public Records Requests if I use it for authentication?
No, these messages are transitory and serve no useful purpose after the one-time code expires. Employees are encouraged to delete these messages as soon as possible.
I am frequently signed out of ctcLink. How often will I have to enter MFA in order to sign in?
If you check the “keep me signed in” box (located in 1st screenshot above) when you sign in, your MFA code will be remembered for 16 hours. This setting needs to be checked for each device that you use. Once this is done, you should only have to enter MFA once each day (per device that you use throughout the day).
Thank you for your attention and compliance in this very important update.
If you have further questions or issues during this process, please fill out a support ticket at https://support.shoreline.edu or send an email to Support@Shoreline.edu.
Posted in Student Communications, Uncategorized
January 3rd, 2024 by Steve Marshal
There is a lot going on during the first week of the quarter. Here are some important dates, resources, and ways to connect with us.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Wednesday, January 3: Tuition is due.
- Monday, January 8: First day of the quarter.
- Friday, January 12: Last day to add a class; last day to drop for a 100% refund; students can no longer be added to a waitlist.
- Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – Campus Closed
STUDENT RESOURCES
If you have questions, particularly those that might impact your winter schedule, connect with an Advisor on drop-in right away. You can get on the drop-in list via Starfish, by visiting in person (Room 5229), or by calling 206-546-4559.
Veteran & military-connected students should contact Rosemary Whiteside, VMSS Advisor, for academic advising. Appointments can be scheduled via Starfish or by emailing rwhiteside@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Student Communications
December 22nd, 2023 by Steve Marshal
Please review the important financial aid updates below.
2023-2024 Financial Aid
If you have already applied and submitted all required documentation for Winter Quarter financial aid, you should receive an aid offer notification soon if you have not received it already. Disbursement of financial aid money for Winter Quarter begins on January 5.
Students applying now should check that all outstanding documents have been submitted and plan to pay your tuition (or make tuition payment arrangements) if your aid has not been finalized by the tuition deadline of January 3, 2024.
Because the disbursement of financial aid will start on January 5, all financial aid students who have an aid offer notification are protected from being dropped for non-payment.
If you are interested in financial aid for this coming Winter and/or Spring, but haven’t applied yet, there’s still time to apply for 2023-2024 financial aid. If you need assistance or have questions, please visit our financial aid office, M-TH, 8-5pm, and Friday, 8-12 or email us at Financialaid@shoreline.edu.
To explore other funding opportunities, please click here.
2024-2025 Financial Aid Application
Big changes are coming with the 2024-25 FAFSA, which will impact how students and parents are required to complete the application.
We expect that the 2024-2025 aid applications will be available starting on December 31, 2023.
Click here to learn more about changes to the FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) can be completed online.
The 2024-2025 financial aid applications are for students who plan to enroll for the 2024-2025 year (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025).
Winter Quarter Emergency Aid
The Winter Quarter emergency aid application opens on December 28. The Financial Aid Office will begin disbursing emergency aid on January 5.
Starting Winter quarter emergency aid will be handled through the Benefits Hub. For assistance with the application or questions, students can either schedule an appointment with a Benefits Hub Coach at https://benefitshub.as.me/schedule.php or email emergencyaid@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Student Aid, Student Communications
October 24th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Current students are invited to join A&E for some frightening festivities on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 12-2pm in the PUB Lobby. Enjoy activities like cookie decorating, mask making, Halloween bingo, pumpkin painting, AND MORE! Dress up and enter the costume contest for a chance to win a fun prize!
Date: Tuesday 10/31/23
Time: 12-2:00pm
Location: PUB Lobby
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications, Student Life
October 17th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Good morning,
Yesterday we experienced an on-campus internet outage intermittently throughout the morning due to an issue with our upstream fiber connection located in Green Lake. While this is not an issue that originated at the College, it is one that impacted us.
This morning King County technicians are continuing to do work on the line which has caused a temporary on-campus internet outage again. However, campus is open and all classes today will be running as per usual.
We will keep you posted as we receive further updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to remedy the situation.
Have a great day!
Cat Chiappa
Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
October 4th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Campus Community,
On Thursday, October 5th, the College will be having an all-campus fire evacuation drill. During the drill, all students, staff, faculty, and visitors are required to evacuate from all campus buildings and assemble in the designated evacuation areas. The alarms will activate to begin the drill. Campus Security personnel and Building Marshals will assist at evacuation points and provide directional information. Participation is mandatory if you are on campus.
- The evacuation locations are designated by a white sign with red lettering entitled “Emergency Evacuation Point” (reference attached photo) along the perimeter of campus.
- Individuals exiting campus should proceed to the evacuation site closest to their location (map attached, sites marked by blue star).
- Everyone must immediately evacuate, in a calm and controlled manner.
- Do not attempt to re-enter buildings until authorized to do so Campus Security personnel or a Building Marshal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Safety & Security Director Greg Cranson at gcranson@shoreline.edu
Respectfully,
Gregory Cranson
Director │ Department of Safety & Security
Posted in Announcements, Safety and Security, Student Communications
