Start Fall Quarter Strong at Highline College

Welcome to Highline College! If you’re a new or returning student – but it’s been a while – we understand the first few weeks of classes can be a lot to take in. Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but we want you to know that staff and faculty at Highline College care about you and your success.

Read on to learn more about how you can start your fall quarter off strong. Nobody, and we mean *nobody,* should start the quarter stressed about parking, hungry, or confused about where to go for academic help.

Parking

If you’re driving to campus, you can park in student-designated parking in the North, East or South Parking Lots. How do you know parking is available for students? Simple! It doesn’t say staff or faculty. If you’re a full-time Highline student, parking costs $46 per quarter and $29 for part-time students. ELCAP (English Language, Career and Academic Prep) students pay $29 per quarter, and Central Washington University (CWU) and Continuing Education students pay $49 per quarter. You can buy these quarterly permits online through the Highline Bookstore or in person at the Cashier’s Office on the first floor of Building 6 or at the Highline Bookstore on the second floor of Building 8.

Or, if you’d rather pay daily, each parking lot has a kiosk where students can purchase day permits for $2. Pay with two $1 bills or a credit card. Machines do not give change. You can exchange coins or large bills at the Cashier’s Office in Building 6.

Regardless of how you pay, it’s a good idea to arrive on campus early so you can find a parking spot close to your first class. The last thing you need is to stress about parking during your first few days of college classes. Due note, construction in the East Parking Lot could cause some traffic or delays, so plan accordingly.

If driving’s not your style, getting to campus has never been more accessible with public transit. Routes #165, #156 and the RapidRide A Line all serve Highline College. Learn more about bus routes to Highline College.

 

Places to Eat

You’ve parked, gone to classes (pat yourself on the back!), and now it’s time to refuel with lunch.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and from 1-4 p.m. every Thursday, students (and employees) can visit the Community Pantry in Room 180, Building 16, for free food. Yes, we said free food! In partnership with the Des Moines Area Food Bank and the Emergency Feeding Program, the Community Pantry provides snacks, fresh produce, lunch items and drinks.

On the second floor of the Highline Student Union (Building 8), students can find sandwiches, breakfast burritos, salads, soups, snacks, coffee and other beverages at the Fireside Bistro and grab-n-go friendly snacks and microwave meals at the Highline Bookstore.

Food trucks will be located outside the Highline Student Union on the lower level, on the west side of the building. From barbecue to Asian Fusion, several different types of food are available. View the food truck schedule.

Further west, in Building 29 on the second floor, is Groundwork Coffee. This small cafe will serve coffee, tea, snacks and more. It’s a great place to stop if walking up the hill to Building 8 feels just a *little* too far on a rainy day.

But if you’re not on the west side of campus or in the middle, where Building 8 is, there are still some food options for you. On the east side of campus, where Campus View Student Housing is located, food establishments Just Poké and ShareTea are ready to serve you. Just Poké serves custom-made poke bowls, while ShareTea serves bubble tea.

Campus Resources

You’re parked, you’re learning and now you’re full. But don’t leave campus just yet! The Highline College campus offers a variety of resources and many ways to expand your learning while finding community along the way.