Category: Student Communications
March 22nd, 2024 by Steve Marshal
This is a reminder that the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s annual 2024-2025 scholarship application is open through March 29, 2024. See the instructions below on how to apply.
Each year the Shoreline Community College Foundation awards over 200 scholarships to students attending Shoreline Community College. Scholarship awards range from $200 to $4,000.
Full-time, part-time, international, and undocumented students are eligible to apply.
IMPORTANT DATE:
- The deadline to apply for annual scholarships is March 29, 2024.
To get started:
- Create your user account. If you created a user account in the past, sign-in with the credentials you used when setting up your account.
- Click “Register.”
- Enter all of the required information, click the agreement box, then click the “Create Account” button.
- Once registration is complete, you will be directed to your Dashboard.
Application Instructions:
- Sign into your account.
- Click the “Start Application” button to begin filling out your application.
- Click the “Submit Application” button in the lower right corner (Note: The “Submit Application” button is disabled until the application is complete).
- You will be directed back to your Dashboard where you will see the number of scholarships to which you have been automatically applied.
- You may be eligible for additional scholarships that require additional information. The Dashboard will prompt you to provide this by showing a number in the “Items requiring completion” box.
- After completing all follow-up items for the scholarship, click the “Resubmit Application” button to submit your application (Note: If there are no follow-up items that need to be completed, you do not need to resubmit your application).
Questions?
Contact Michelle Cimaroli at scholarships@shoreline.edu.
Note:
An application for Shoreline Community College Foundation scholarships does not take the place of the Financial Aid application. All students, excluding international students, are encouraged to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the WASFA (for HB 1079 students) application for the current year, in addition to the scholarship application. For information about financial aid, visit our Financial Aid webpage, or email financialaid@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Scholarships, Student Communications
March 12th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
A number of campus offices are currently recruiting student leaders for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you’re interested in getting involved and want to represent and support your fellow students, check out the descriptions of available positions below for more information.
Arts & Entertainment Board (A&E)
A&E is currently hiring for 2 position types that support student activities: Event Coordinators who help to plan and host a variety of fun events, and Graphic Designers who help to create fliers and promotional materials. To apply, go HERE and submit by Sunday, April 7. For more information, email studentlife@shoreline.edu.
Associated Student Government (ASG)
ASG provides a representative voice for all SCC students by overseeing the allocation and use of student fees, serving on campus committees, and providing opportunities for students to give feedback about their Shoreline experience. There are 9 officer and 3 student representative positions available. For more information and to apply, go HERE and submit by Sunday, April 7. For more information, email studentlife@shoreline.edu.
eLearning Peer Mentors
eLearning Peer Mentors work with online students (mentees) in their first or second quarter at Shoreline. In this role, you will support student success by cultivating thoughtful relationships with your mentees and by actively listening to and engaging with them to help them build a sense of community at Shoreline. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be accepted from May 6-June 3. If you have questions, please email Lauren Caruso at lcaruso@shoreline.edu.
First Year Peer Mentors
First Year Peer Mentors support new students enrolled in the College & Career Success (COL 101) course, a class that helps students get adjusted to college and explore career options. First Year Peer Mentors provide activities for COL 101 students, such as campus tours and office hours. They work approximately 5-7 hours a week. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be accepted from May 6-June 3. For questions, email Tsetsen Anuurad at tanuurad@shoreline.ed.
International Student Ambassadors (ISA)
ISAs assist admissions and outreach staff to connect with new students around the world via email and social media. ISAs also help with presentations, blog writing, video production, translating, etc. There are five language positions available (Bahasa, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, and Vietnamese); to apply go HERE. If you have any questions, email ldu@shoreline.edu or iwelcome@shoreline.edu.
International Student Leaders (ISL)
ISLs provide support to new and continuing international students to achieve cross-cultural experiences and academic success during their time here at Shoreline. ISLs support Orientation, plan events, provide mentorship, and help to engage with all international students on campus. The application will open around March 13, and the deadline will open Sunday, April 7, at 11:59 p.m. For more information or to get on the e-mail list to receive a link to the application on March 13, email ywung@shoreline.edu or iestudentleaders@shoreline.edu.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
RAs live on-campus in the college’s residence hall, 7000 Campus Living, and directly contribute to a community that supports students’ academic and personal success. This is done through one-on-one connections with students, planning of social and educational events and activities, and the upholding of community standards. If you are eager to help others, have a creative side, and can think on your feet, this is the right job for you! To apply, go HERE and submit by Sunday, April 7. For more information, email mshameem@shoreline.edu.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors help new and continuing students with questions about the college and connect them to campus resources. They work with various departments each quarter and provide friendly assistance to students who come to them with questions. Student Ambassadors are also involved in various activities, such as campus tours, and are expected to work 10 hours a week in person on average. For more information and to apply, go HERE. Deadline to apply is Sunday, April 7. For questions, email Tsetsen Anuurad at tanuurad@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications, Student Life
March 6th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
As winter winds down and spring approaches, we want to share some exciting news about Shoreline’s 2024 Commencement ceremony.
This year’s Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024
WHEN: 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Gym (building 3000).
The ceremony will also be live streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
Commencement is an opportunity for Shoreline students who have completed their studies to celebrate their accomplishments with family, friends, faculty, and staff in a formal ceremony at the end of the school year.
All students who have fulfilled their graduation requirements between Fall 2023 and Summer 2024 are eligible to participate in the 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Make sure you’re prepared by completing a Graduation Application and signing up to participate in Commencement.
Is there a student or faculty member that should be recognized for their contributions, growth, or positive impact? We invite you to nominate a student for the Shoreline Student Service Award, or a student or faculty member to serve as The Shoreline Commencement speaker. Self-nominations are welcome!
Nominations may be submitted using this form and should be received by April 10, 2024.
More information about Commencement will be sent out over the coming weeks and will be updated on the Shoreline Commencement website.
Any questions about the event can be directed to the Shoreline Commencement Committee at commencement@shoreline.edu.
We hope you are having a wonderful winter quarter and look forward to celebrating this milestone with you at this year’s in-person Commencement on June 21.
Posted in Events, Student Communications
March 4th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Just a quick reminder to register for Spring Quarter classes if you have not yet done so.
If you have already registered for the final classes for your degree, be sure to apply for graduation now
Winter Quarter grades will be posted on March 27th. Be sure to check your grades before the start of next quarter. You should check your grades in ctcLink (not Canvas) under Academics (via Grades or View Unofficial Transcript).
To connect with Advising, please schedule an appointment or do drop-in via Starfish.
Veteran & Military-Connected Students should contact Rosemary Whiteside for academic advising. Appointments can be scheduled via Starfish or by emailing Rosemary at rwhiteside@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Student Communications
February 29th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Please join us for a thought-provoking evening with Tim Wise, one of the nation’s foremost anti-racist educators, as he discusses the current state of anti-racist education in the U.S.
- What: “The Attack on Critical Race Theory and Anti-Racist Education” – A Talk with Tim Wise
- When: Thursday, March 7 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Where: Building 9000 (PUB) – Main Dining Room
The event is free and open to all.
CLICK HERE to RSVP
Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” Wise is the author of nine books, including his latest, Dispatches from the Race War. His writing has also appeared in Salon, Huffington Post, The Root, Black Commentator, and many other popular publications and scholarly journals.
Wise has been featured in several documentaries, including “Vocabulary of Change,” in which he appears alongside legendary scholar and activist Angela Davis to discuss the connections between issues of race, class, gender, sexuality and militarism, as well as inter-generational movement building and the prospects for social change. He also appears regularly on CNN and MSNBC.
We hope that you can join us at 6pm on Thursday, March 7 for this very special event
Posted in DEI, Events, Student Communications
February 21st, 2024 by Steve Marshal
You’re more than halfway through winter quarter!
As you continue through the remaining weeks of winter and begin thinking about spring, we wanted to give you some updates from around campus.
STUDENT LEARNING CENTER
The Student Learning Center now offers online “drop-in” tutoring!
The Student Learning Center provides free academic support for all Shoreline Community College students. If you need help with an assignment or prepping for an exam, the SLC is here for you!
Students can access online tutoring easily through the SLC Website or by using this link.
Tutoring is available Mon – Thurs from 10am – 5pm and Fri from 10am – 4pm.
No appointment is needed, but you are welcome to make an appointment if you’d like to guarantee a spot.
AMERICAN ETHNIC STUDIES
American Ethnic Studies (AES) is vital to creating cultural competency and developing critical thinking around crucial topics such as race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.
This spring, students have the option of taking AES 102 in an AANHPI cohort (Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).
This cohort offers students an even deeper sense of community as they engage with culturally relevant materials across three discipline courses:
- American Ethnic Studies 102: Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies
- English 101: English Composition I
- College Success 101: College and Career Success
This optional cohort will allow students to support each other across the differing curriculum and engage with their learning in a more meaningful way.
THE HONORS COLLEGE
As of Fall Quarter 2023, the Honors College fee has been reduced to $295 per quarter (down from $495 for Domestic and $695 for International).
The Honors College is a cohort-based model that provides access to in-depth and collaborative Honors courses, research & leadership opportunities, and additional academic support for students planning to transfer to a four-year university.
Students can apply for the Spring or Fall quarter at www.shoreline.edu/honors
The Honors College is offering three courses in the Spring:
- Gender & Women Studies 284: Gender, Race, and Class
- Anthropology 270: Primate Fossils and Anatomy
- Chemistry 173: General Inorganic Chemistry
This year, we also reintroduced Honors 101 Leadership Seminar and Honors 201 Transfer Seminar.
Our Honors Research Students will present at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium on May 17, 2024.
WINTER TRANSFER FAIR
Interested in exploring your transfer options?
The Winter Transfer Fair is coming to campus on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024!
Approximately 20 Colleges and Universities will be in attendance to help answer your questions about the admissions process, majors, scholarships, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 from 10am – 1pm
WHERE: 9000 Building (PUB) room 9215
We hope you are having a wonderful winter quarter at Shoreline Community College, and we look forward to supporting you on your educational journey through spring quarter and beyond!
Posted in Student Communications
February 15th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a delay in providing 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data to colleges.
This postponement is to prioritize students and ensure they receive the full aid they are entitled to.
Shoreline Community College is committed to keeping you updated on these changes and will make every effort to minimize the impact this has on you.
We encourage you to apply for financial aid as soon as possible to avoid any further delays in processing their file.
Need assistance paying for college?
The Financial Aid Office strongly encourages students to apply for financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year as soon as possible. The 2024-2025 aid year covers Summer quarter 2024 through Spring quarter 2025.
You can apply for financial aid using either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).
Don’t wait to apply!
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a delay in the college receiving 2024-2025 FAFSA data until mid-March. This means the processing timeline for the college will be delayed. We anticipate beginning to review files in early May. Once your application data is received, you may be asked to provide additional information to the Financial Aid Office to determine your eligibility.
Avoid further delays by applying now!
Need help or have questions?
Please join us at our Financial Aid Lab! This FREE event is an opportunity to get help completing your financial aid application. We have several dates coming up, with both in-person and online options. Click here for more information.
The Financial Aid office is here to help you with your FAFSA or WASFA and answer any questions you may have. You can come see us in the Foss (5000) building or contact us at financialaid@shoreline.edu.
Posted in Student Aid, Student Communications
February 14th, 2024 by Cat Chiappa
Dear Students,
This is a reminder that the security questions option for ctcLink multi-factor authentication (MFA) is set to be discontinued this Friday, February 16th. If you currently use the security questions for your ctcLink MFA access, please make sure to log on and set up an alternate MFA option before Friday. You can view the original message below.
Original Message:
We have received a communication from the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) of some system wide changes to the ctcLink Multi-factor authentication (MFA) process for all users.
To enhance ctcLink cybersecurity and to ensure the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information, the option to establish security questions is being removed for all students and employees statewide. It has been found that the option for using security questions does not provide an adequate level of additional security for which MFA was designed. This change is currently set to take place on February 16th, 2024.
We understand this may be an inconvenience for those who have chosen this MFA option. TSS, the local security administrators, and business analysts will do all we can to assist in this process, however this is a mandate from the State in which we must comply. For everyone currently using the security questions as their MFA option, we are strongly recommending going into your ctcLink account and selecting an alternative method prior to the statewide change occurring on February 16th. For further instructions on how to make this change, please see the following instructions here. We thank you for your attention to this important matter.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@shoreline.edu
Thank you.
Technology Support Services
Posted in Announcements, Student Communications
February 13th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
We want to hear from you about the college bookstore!
Shoreline Community College is reviewing course materials access (which includes the bookstore), and we need your feedback.
If you haven’t already done so, please take less than 5 minutes to share your thoughts via this anonymous survey. Your feedback is essential to our considerations and recommendations for improving access to required course materials and supplies.
Students that take the survey have a chance to win a $10 GrubHub gift card.
The survey closes at the end of the day on Feb 14th.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/shorelinebookstore.
Thank you for participating!
Posted in Student Communications
February 12th, 2024 by Steve Marshal
Are you thinking about dropping a class?
Dropping a class now will result in a “W” showing on your transcript for withdrawal, but it will not count in computing your GPA. If you choose to drop a class, you will be charged a $15 add/drop fee.
The last day to drop a class this quarter with a “W” is February 21, 2024. After this date, no “W” will be given.
Are You Receiving Financial Aid?
Please check with the Financial Aid office before dropping any classes as your aid may be impacted.
Are You Receiving GI Bill Benefits?
Please check with the Veteran & Military Student Services Office before dropping any classes as your benefits may be impacted.
To drop a class:
- Email your instructor and ask for permission to drop.
- Email the name & number of the course you’d like to drop, along with your instructor’s permission, to Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@Shoreline.edu and we will process the drop for you.
Need help planning your courses? Contact the Advising Center to make an appointment with an academic advisor.
Posted in Student Communications
