Life after Running Start   

Many Running Start students continue at South Seattle Community College to finish a program or complete an Associate Degree after graduating from high school. Students are encouraged to apply for an appointment with an advisor to get program requirements. To make an appointment, please call Counseling and Advising at 206/764-5321.

Counseling and Advising

To help the students focus on an educational career, SSCC offers career counseling for students. Career counselors provide one hour of free counseling and may suggest career testing such as:
 ~ The Strong Interest Inventory (SII): compares your interests with others in a variety of occupations.
 ~ The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): matches personality type with career environments.
To schedule a career assessment with a counselor, please phone206/764-5387

CheckOutACollege.com offers information about programs of study and BA's offered at community colleges. It is also a great tool to discover what you are interested in studying!

Washington Public Universities

Many Running start students choose to continue their education at a state university.  Check with each university for admissions information. Each university sets admission qualifications and requirements. If you have taken classes at South Seattle, you have a college transcript and that should be mentioned to any college admissions office you speak to. For more information, click on the links below.

• Central Washington University (Ellensburg)
• Eastern Washington University (Cheney)
• Evergreen State College (Olympia)
• University of Washington (Seattle)
• Washington State University (Pullman)
• Washington State University (Vancouver)
• Western Washington university (Bellingham)

Private Colleges in Washington

You might be interested in attending a private college. If so, remember to let the admissions office know you have a South Seattle Community College transcript. Private colleges in Washington include:

• Antioch University Seattle
• Art Institute of Seattle
• Bastyr University
• Cornish College of the Arts
• DiGiPen Institute of Technology
• Gonzaga University
• Heritage University (classes and advising available on SSCC campus)
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Saint Martin's University
• Seattle Pacific University
• Seattle University
• University of Puget Sound
• Whiman College
• Whitworth College

Transfer Center

Visit the South Seattle Community College Transfer Center for more information about 4-year universities and colleges you might be interested in attending. The Transfer Center hosts college and university informational sessions as well as a quarterly Transfer Fair.  This a great way to see what local schools have to offer, get your questions answered, and find out about the admissions process.

UW Transfer... Is it possible? Read this article by the UW ~ Rumor and Fact in UW Transfer Admissions

The Student Development Transcript

The Student Development Transcript is an official record of your service of involvement at SSCC. It is similar to a resume. It lists activities you have participated in, such as student clubs, student government, conferences, sports, etc. You can use this document, which is separate from your academic transcript, to apply for scholarships, university admissions and employment. See a sample transcript.

You will need to complete an attendance verification form for a specific activity. Download the form which. Return it to Monica Lundberg in Student Life, JB 126.