• Many parents find the excitement of beginning college contagious and decide to begin or return to college themselves. Let us know if you would like to consider it!
• At Orientation & Registration Programs, new students will learn about the college environment, make some course selection decisions for the first quarter and establish relations with advisors, staff and faculty. We hope that you will understand if all of your  questions cannot be answered at this time. We encourage you to follow up by reading materials later and attending other welcoming events.
• Research shows a strong correlation between academic success and student involvement in campus activities. Learning to balance academic and social commitments is part of the college experience.
• Helping a student understand how they learn best can be very beneficial. As a parent, you may have a sense of what works best from observing your student. Feedback might be useful. But remember, student learning can be unique. Some students study best with music blaring" and some students need a quiet environment.
• It is important to understand that the amount of class and study time required for a full-time student is generally equivalent to that of a full time job. One of the most common reasons students have academic difficulties is inadequate study time. Parental and other support of student efforts to find study time is extremely helpful.
• There are many resources concerning career direction and choice that parents and supporters might want to encourage their student to explore or explore together. Computer resources such as WOIS, CHOICES, books and advising materials are available at Shoreline, area high schools and public libraries. These materials can provide families with accurate and relevant occupational information.
• The use of online classroom time and internet courses may be an unfamiliar form of learning for some parents. Some students do well with online courses and some students prefer or need more face to face interaction. Encourage your student to explore what works best.
• Students may have important reasons for withdrawing from classes. A student can repeat a class, but the former grade will still be recorded. If a student is failing in a class or school, it is best to withdraw from the class before the withdrawal period ends. If there is a family crisis or your student just isn't ready to be in school, encourage them to withdraw before they end up with low grades. In addition, Shoreline has a procedure for a hardship withdrawal.
• Due to federal law, student records (including transcripts) have privacy protection and are not accessible to others without student permission.
• There are generally second chances. If students have current strong grades and coursework, they are often still competitive for many programs.
• There is a myth that if a person leaves college they won't return; that is not what happens in most higher education systems. It is not unusual for a student to leave for a quarter or even several years and later return.
• Students respond well to parental and others' gestures of respect, support and interest. This will enhance communication, even in difficult situations.
• Young adulthood is often a time for exploring new ideas and activities. Encouraging students to explore is helpful. Also, over the generations, aspects of cultural practices and lifestyles often evolve as a result of changing times and new opportunities for expression.

We hope that this has been helpful. If you have any other questions regarding attending SCC, drop us a line at; sccadmiss@shoreline.edu or give us a call at 206-546-4523. We'd love to hear from you!

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