What to Bring To South Seattle
- Download our list of items to bring with you when you come to South Seattle.
- See a list of our HOUSING options
- Contact a Student Ambassador or email us at askastudent@sccd.ctc.edu to ask questions about weather, transportation or any other questions you might before you leave for the U.S.
We look forward to your arrival!
Airport Pickup Service 
Airport pick up is available for new students. If you wish to be picked up by a representative of South Seattle, fill out an Airport Pick up form.
Traveling from the airport to South Seattle is made easy with the following services:
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Arrival Checklist
- Contact South Seattle’s International Programs office at 206-764-5360. We want to know you have arrived and we need to check you in.
- Buy a telephone card or use the one we gave you in your welcome packet. Your parents will be happy to hear from you and of your safe arrival.
- Attend New Student Orientation
Orientation
New student orientation is offered prior to the start of the quarter. Learn about South Seattle, register for your classes, take a placement test, and reserve your place for any of the following activities:
- Downtown Seattle tour
- West Seattle & Alki Beach tour
- Orientation lunch & welcome*
- Open an American bank account
- Cell phone
- Washington State I.D. card
- Washington State Driver’s License
- Answer questions about Seattle housing, life in Seattle or items to bring by a Student Ambassador in your language
- Questions about school, English testing, my visa or entering the United States by a Student Ambassador in your language
- Immigration advising
Orientation is required, so don’t miss it!
International Student Orientation - September 15th – 17th, 2010
Fall Quarter 2010
Wednesday,
September 15th |
Thursday,
September 16th |
Friday,
September 17th |
Morning |
Morning |
Morning |
8:45-9:00 - Welcome Reception UNI 100
9:00-10:00 - Orientation UNI 100
Placement Testing, IEP Program Overview, Immigration, Academic Resources, Scholarship
10:00-10:10 - Break
10:10-11:10 - Orientation
Cross Cultural Adjustment, Student Health Insurance, Activities
11:10-11:20 - Break
11:20-12:00 - Orientation
Housing, Expectations for Study in USA, Safety
12:00-12:30 - Campus Tour by Student Volunteers |
8:00-11:00 - ESL COMPASS Test
Assessment & Testing Room (RSB76)
Steps before the test:
1. Pay the $17.00 fee in the Cashier’s office
2. Bring the receipt and passport to the Assessment
& Testing rooms
3. Take the test at the Assessment & Testing rooms
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9:00-10:00 - Advising Appointments continued International Program Office (RSB11)
Come when your appointment is scheduled |
12:30-1:00 Lunch Provided |
Lunch on your own |
Lunch on your own |
Afternoon |
Afternoon |
Afternoon |
1:00-4:00 - Downtown Trip to Pike Place
Learn to use the metro bus
You will need…
- (2) $2.00 bus fares (exact change)
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11:30-3:30 - Advising appointments
International Program Office (RSB11)
Come when your appointment is scheduled
Register for classes, Pay tuition, Receive the SSCC Photo ID, Show Insurance Verification, Buy Books |
Advising Appointments |
Notes |
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- Bring I-20 and Passport
- Bring (2) $2.00 bus fares
- Bring cash for optional shopping downtown
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- Bring Passport, I-20, Insurance Card, Tuition fee
- Pay $17.00 for test fee
- Bring $5 for SSCC Photo ID
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