1. APPLY

Apply online or In person at South Campus Enrollment Center.

The following programs have separate enrollment procedures.
Please visit their web page or call to find out more.

2. ASSESS YOUR SKILLS

(206) 934-6767  southseattle.edu/assessment   RS Building Room 76

The COMPASS assessment helps place you in the proper math, reading and writing course. It is not a pass or fail test.

Take the COMPASS or ESL/COMPASS at Student Assessment Services in the Robert Smith Building, Room 76.

The fee is $18.00. For hours and information, call the (206) 934-6767 or visit the Student Assessment Services web pages.

You will need:

1. SSCC student identification number from Registration or from Admissions Acceptance e-mail
2. A receipt from the Cashier
3. State-issued picture identification or CURRENT student picture identification.

The results of the test will guide the counselor/advisor in placing you in appropriate classes.

NOTE: You do not have to take an assessment test if you have an official transcript listing college-level English 101 and Math 102 with a grade point of 2.0 or higher. If you have taken college English or math, submit an official transcript and Transcript Evaluation Request form (available in the Registration Center or download the transcript evaluation PDF) to the Credential Evaluator’s Office.

3. MONEY FOR COLLEGE

(206) 934-5317   southseattle.edu/finaid   RS Building Room 53

South Seattle provides funding and payment options to help students with college expenses.

If you will need financial aid to assist with the cost of tuition and books, you can pick up a financial aid packet from the Financial Aid Office or access the required paperwork on our Financial Aid web page. The application information describes eligibility requirements, deadlines, and the process. Our best advice is to plan at least three months before the quarter begins and pay close attention to financial aid application deadlines!

Please note that students are responsible for paying tuition by the due date along with purchasing books by the first day of class if their financial aid eligibility has not been determined.

South also offer a student tuition automatic payment plan. Find out if the student tuition payment plan is for you.

There are also options available for Workforce Education, FSET, Worker Retraining, TANF, and HB 1079 Undocumented Students (PDF).

4. ADVISING AND REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES

(206) 934-5387  southseattle.edu/enrolling RSB Information Desk

If you are planning to attend South, please visit our "Pre-Advising web site" and save valuable time.

Call to schedule a 30-minute advising appointment to take place, AFTER you complete your placement test, by calling (206) 934-5387 or visit in person at the Information Center in the Robert Smith Building (RSB).

NOTE: Advisors must have your test results for this meeting. If applicable, before you come in for your appointment request a review of previous college credits before meeting with advising staff. This requires filling out a “Transcript Evaluation Request Form” located at the Registration Counter or download the transcript evaluation PDF.

For quick questions you may use our online inquiry form or e-mail an advisor at advisorsouth@ sccd.ctc.edu.

Register for class at the Registration Center in the Robert Smith Building.

If you’re taking an e-learning course, visit the eLearning web site or call (206) 934-7930.

After your first quarter at South you will register online.

5. START CLASSES

(206) 934-7938  southseattle.edu/services RS Registration Window

Register during the new student registration time period or during open enrollment. Pay tuition with cash, check, or credit card at the Cashier's window or on the web. You may also explore the student tuition payment plan. If you have received a financial aid award, your tuition will be paid automatically if you registered for 12 credits or more. If you registered for less than 12 credits or if you do not know if you have a financial award please contact the Financial Aid Office. Additionally, if you are receiving funding from an agency, please contact the Financial Aid Office. See the quarterly Class Schedule for Registration and Cashier hours.

Tuition is due within 7 business days from the date you first register for classes. If you register for classes on or after the first day of the quarter, tuition is due immediately. If you need a time to pay or want to explore our payment plan for your tuition please call (206) 934-7938.