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Apply to Highline College
Complete the online admissions application. Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions.
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Explore Funding & Payment Options
College costs include tuition, fees, transportation, parking, books, and supplies. Highline College provides many funding sources to students, including scholarships and grants that don't require repayment. The initial step is to apply for financial aid.
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Activate Student Accounts
Activate your ctclink, email, and Canvas accounts. The ctcLink Student Homepage is the all-access account that will remain with you throughout your time at Highline College. Visit our Student Accounts for more info and instructions.
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Meet with Entry Advisor
Your Entry Advisor is here to support you in this process. Students will complete a ‘Get Started! Questionnaire‘ in their admissions letter and schedule a meeting with an Entry Advisor. If you do not receive the questionnaire, connect with Entry Advising.
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Complete New Student Orientation
Getting familiar with college and Highline’s campus resources is important to your success. Student orientation is encouraged for all students, but it is required before enrolling if this is your first time attending college.
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Meet with Academic Pathway Advisor
Advisors will help you to explore your educational goals and select your academic pathway.
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Enroll in Classes
Enroll in classes once new student class enrollment has begun. It’s easy to enroll using ctcLink. View the tutorial on how to enroll in classes using ctcLink.
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Pay Tuition & Fees
Pay for your classes by the quarterly payment deadline. Pay tuition and fees in ctcLink, or visit the Cashier's Office for info about payment options. Follow up with your funding sources to confirm eligibility or sign up for a payment plan. Learn about the residency information to see if you need to submit a residency review request for tuition purposes.
Returning Students
Been away for four or more quarters? You will need to re-apply for admission. Contact Entry Advising for one-on-one help.
Winter 2025 Quarter Spring 2025 QuarterAdmission Dates and Deadlines
Quarter Starts January 6, 2025. Admission application is open until January 17 for
Winter 2025.
Quarter Starts March 31, 2025. Admission application is open until April 11 for Winter 2025.
Quarter Starts June 23, 2025. Admission application is open until July 4 for Summer 2025
View all Important Dates and Deadlines
Returning Students
For students who have attended Highline College previously but have not enrolled in classes in the last year, you can apply for admission online and please select ‘Reapplying’ as your Student Type.
Admission Steps and Admission Form Instructions Highline uses a statewide Community and Technical College admissions application.
Visit the Online Admission Application and click 'Create an Account' to get started. Create your username and password, which you will use to log into
the application. If you have a ctcLink account, please use your ctcLink ID number and password to log into the application. This includes ctcLink numbers from previous Washington Community and Technical College. International (F1 Visa) students seeking an I-20 should apply for admission through International Student Programs with the International Students Application. Log into the Online Admission Application using the username and password you just created or your ctcLink account. Select
Highline College from the drop-down menu. Select your Program of Study. If you are unsure, pick the one that fits best for now. You can change it later.
Academic Program options: Select the term (which quarter) you would like to start. Select from the drop-down menu the degree or certificate you are seeking. By clicking 'Apply' you will advance to the remaining steps where you will enter your 'Personal Information.' Complete each of the six sections under Personal Information. Your social security
number is not required, but we encourage you to submit it to speed up processing.
The six sections are: Review your application to make sure the information is correct. Once you are satisfied
that your answers are correct, click 'Yes, I accept,' then click 'Submit Now.' Congratulations! You've completed the Online Admissions Application. If you do not receive the welcome email: No matter what your status in the US is, you are welcome to attend Highline. Your
citizenship and residency status will affect your tuition rate. Learn more about how residency affects your tuition rate. How to Apply to Highline
Start Application
Like your program choice, pick the best fit and change later as needed.
After processing your application, we will send a welcome letter to the email address
you provided.
Resident Tuition Rate As a state public college, Highline College has different tuition rates for state residents and non-residents. State law sets the rules governing who qualifies
as a resident for tuition-paying purposes. Students must meet these requirements to
be verified as residents for tuition purposes.Residency Information: Tuition Rates
Questions? Contact Us.
Admissions
admissions@highline.edu
(206) 592-3181
Upper lobby of Building 6
Admissions Office Hours
Day |
Hours |
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Monday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Tuesday |
8 – 6 p.m. |
Wednesday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Thursday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Friday |
8 – 2 p.m. |
Holiday Closures
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