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Getting Started
Welcome to your first step in the admissions process at Shoreline College. We’re here to help and guide you along the way to apply and enroll into your courses!
Apply Today!
It’s easy! It takes 10-15 minutes to complete the online application!
Keep in mind, we have application deadlines for each term, which are two weeks prior to the start. Here are the upcoming terms’ deadlines:
- Winter 2027: December 16th, 2026
- Spring 2027: March 24th, 2027
After the deadline, students are still able to apply for the next term that follows! Note: Students interested in Worker Retraining benefits are advised to connect with our Worker Retraining department for assistance in the admissions process.
- First, set up your account using the Washington State online admission application.
- Once you click submit after setting up your account, you’ll receive a confirmation email to the account that you used to apply.
- Need help with the application? Here’s a step-by-step online application guide.
- When doing the application, if you are not sure what program you're interested in pursuing at Shoreline College: On the first page of the application for Program, please select "Academic" and for Degree or Certificate I am Seeking, please select "Academic Transfer DTA".
- If you only interested in taking one or two courses and not seeking a degree or certificate, you’ll choose NOAWS (Non Award Seeking).
- What should you put for “I’ll be enrolling as…”
- If this is your first time to any college and you’ve graduated from high school or have a GED equivalent: First Year
- If you’ve been to other colleges before and you’ve graduated from high school or have a GED equivalent: Transfer
- If you’re currently in high school and are a Running Start student: Running Start. Please visit our Running Start page for more information.
- If you are under the age of 17, but not eligible for the Running Start program: First Year. Please visit our Underage Admissions Process for more information.
NOTE: Students transferring into Shoreline College who:
- have prior college at other institutions of higher education,
- are seeking a degree or certificate at Shoreline College,
- and want to have their prior transcripts evaluated for credit-transfer
Must submit their transcript evaluation form and request their official transcripts from the prior institution(s) to have credits considered for transfer no later than the start of their second term at Shoreline College (e.g. if a student is applying to start in Fall 2026, they must have this step completed before the start of the Winter 2027 term). Failure to do so will result in a delay in the conferral of your degree.
If you attended Shoreline within one calendar year of the term you wish to return, you do not need to reapply for admission.
- Visit the Former Students page to update your information, find your ctcLink ID number, and learn when you can register for classes
- View the Class Schedule for the current schedule of classes
If you last attended Shoreline outside of one calendar year of the term you wish to return:
- Reapply for admission to Shoreline using the online application
- Check the New Student Checklist to make sure you are ready for your first day back
NOTE: Students transferring into Shoreline College who:
- have prior college at other institutions of higher education,
- are seeking a degree or certificate at Shoreline College,
- and want to have their prior transcripts evaluated for credit-transfer
Must submit their transcript evaluation form and request their official transcripts from the prior institution(s) to have credits considered for transfer no later than the start of their second term at Shoreline College (e.g. if a student is applying to start in Fall 2026, they must have this step completed before the start of the Winter 2027 term). Failure to do so will result in a delay in the conferral of your degree.
If you are an international student planning to study at Shoreline College on an F-1 student visa, please complete the International Student Application instead of the general application on this page.
Your application process and required documents are different and our International Education staff will be happy to help you!
The following programs require additional admission applications or approvals:
Please visit our High School Programs page for more information on how we can help you with these opportunities.
Prepare for college through Adult Basic Education, English Language Learning, I-BEST, and more by visiting our College Readiness page.
After you are admitted to the College, you should receive an email within 3-5 business days that contains your ctcLink ID number.
Please allow extra time during peak periods. We recommend that new students apply with enough time to complete all of the steps within our New Student Checklist and be ready for open registration. Upcoming quarter applications are prioritized so please expect applications for later quarters to take additional time to process.
To ensure you receive emails from us—including the Welcome Email—we recommend that you update your account settings to accept mail from Shoreline College and check your spam or junk email box.
For more information on the next steps after applying, visit our New Student Onboarding page.
No Matter Your Background, You Are Welcome Here
If you’re an undocumented immigrant, rest assured that we safeguard your privacy. We only ask about immigration status to see if you qualify for the resident tuition rate.
When you’re at Shoreline College, you belong. The campus is a community that values you for being the unique individual that you are. Learn more about our personalized support with the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment