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Contact Information

Advising Service Update:

In-Person Service: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm, with drop-in advising available from 11am - 2pm

Remote Service: Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm; Fridays, 8am - 12pm

  • Zoom Appointments
    • Current students can schedule an appointment through Starfish. Can't log into Starfish? Set appointments by leaving a voicemail at 206-934-5387 with your name, phone number, ctcLink ID, and details of your request. You can also come to our front desk to schedule. 
    • Prospective/future students can get guidance and support through the enrollment process from the Welcome Center.

Phone/Voicemail: 206-934-5387
Email: advisorsouth@seattlecolleges.edu

Service Update: ctcLink is Now Live!

The ctcLink Student Homepage is where you can register for classes, view messages, track your academic progress and view your unofficial transcript, among other tasks. Learn more and activate your ctcLink account today.

View a table with a brief overview of what each student system (ctcLink, Starfish, Canvas, MySouth) is used for along with relevant resources and login information.

Did you forget your ctcLink ID?

If you need ctcLink help, contact the IT Helpdesk. If you need general student services support, please visit the department homepage or Virtual Assistance.

Contact Us

CURRENT STUDENTS can schedule an appointment through Starfish. Can't log into Starfish? Set appointments through our Zoom Drop-in Advising Hours (see above) or by leaving a voicemail at 206-934-5387 with your name, phone number, ctcLink ID, and details of your request.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS can get guidance and support through the enrollment process from the Welcome Center.

CURRENT STUDENT: Registered for classes anytime in the last three years and/or registered for classes in an upcoming quarter.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT: Has applied to the college and received a ctcLink ID but not yet registered for any classes. 

Students who were previously enrolled at South, but not in the last three years will not be able to log into the online scheduling system and need to call the Advising Center at (206) 934-5387.

Current Students: Watch the video below to learn how to make an appointment directly with your advisor through Starfish.

Ways to meet with an advisor

Same Day Appointments

  • Offered Monday and Thursday      
  • Designed for quick questions or schedule changes
  • Filled on a first-come, first-served basis – these appointments cannot be booked in advance
  • Ideal for returning students, who have a question about prerequisites, needs to change a class, etc.
  • Sign up begins each morning when we open at 9 a.m. Monday - Thursday.
  • Students who have a conflict and are not able to come in when we open due to work/family schedules should call the Front Desk at 206-934-5387.

Appointments

  • Offered Monday - Friday 
  • Designed for more complex advising questions.  Generally 30 to 60 minutes in length.
  • 30 - 60 minutes in length
  • A 30 minute appointment is ideal for students needing help selecting classes, updating an existing educational plan, and for students who want to talk about transfer/program options. A 60 minute appointment is ideal for students who want to create a new educational plan or funding paperwork that requires an educational plan.
  • Best for students who would like to schedule an appointment for a future day
  • May be booked in advance by calling 206.934.5387, stopping by the WSECU Advising Center in RSB 02, or booking online.

Online/Email

  • Email an advisor at AdvisorSouth@seattlecolleges.edu, be sure to include your full name, ctcLink ID number, and the questions you have for an advisor.
  • Zoom Drop ins · See our Advising homepage for the most up to date information about zoom drop-in availability.