New Student Orientation
Welcome to the Shoreline Community College family!
New Student Orientation (NSO) is designed to provide you with the tools and resources to be successful in and out of the classroom while you're at Shoreline.
In-person NSO will be offered Thursday, January 5th and Friday, January 6th from 10am-3pm.
An online, asynchronous option is also available via Canvas for students who are not able to attend in person.
NSO will feature sessions about:
- Online tools
- Learning resources
- Academic advising
- Financial resources
- How to get involved
- Campus safety
- And more!
Ways to Attend
In-person NSO
In-person NSO is held on Thursday, January 5th and Friday, January 6th from 10am-3pm. Get an in-depth look at the campus resources available to you, hear from current students about their Shoreline experiences, and learn about the many ways to get involved from leaders on campus.
Online NSO
Our self-guided New Student Orientation is available 24/7 so you can attend the course on your own schedule, work through at your own pace, and revisit important information later. You'll learn everything you need to know to be prepared for the upcoming quarter!
Sign up to participate in online NSO
How to Prepare for NSO
These suggestions are not required and will be covered during NSO.
- Activate your ctcLink account
- Set up your Shoreline Network Account
- Register for classes
- Set up a form of payment for your classes
- You can pay by cash, check, or credit card
- Set up a payment plan with the Cashier’s Office or
- Check with Financial Aid or apply for another funding opportunity such as Workforce Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Started
NSO will help pave your way to success. Get started today!