Advising & Counseling Center

The Advising and Counseling Center, located in the FOSS Building, is available to assist students plan their academic programs and to provide counseling services. Counselors and Advisors provide students support, information and resources to ensure their academic success.

Information, Advising, & Counseling
The Shoreline Community College Advising and Counseling Center offers career counseling, educational counseling, personal counseling and referral services. We recognize that personal and emotional issues, and the pain and stress that accompany them impact personal, academic and career satisfaction. If you would like to meet with a counselor, please call (206) 546-4559 or come to the Advising and Counseling Center, Room 5229. Services are free.

Orientation
Once you have completed your application, you will be asked to attend a New Student Orientation session to develop your academic plans and register for classes.  You are asked to attend an in-person orientation session. Click here: to go to the New Student Orientation Scheduling System.

Transfer to a Four-Year University
Advising will monitor admissions policies at the public four-year universities (i.e. University of Washington) and some of the private institutions.  Transfer Agreements have been negotiated between the community colleges and the public four-year universities.  These agreements define the policies and procedures for transferring students from one institution to the other.  See a list of universities to which Shoreline Community College has developed transfer agreements.

Career Counseling
Students may wish to discuss their career options with someone in the Advising and Counseling Center.  Knowing how to fit your interests with a long-term career will help you choose the academic program right for you.

Personal Counseling
Some students seek counseling during a period of crisis in their lives but you do not need to have a major problem before coming to the Advising and Counseling Center. Counseling involves expressing your concerns, questions and feelings, and identifying ways to handle them.