Continuing Education Student Resources

The Access Services Office at South Seattle College provides reasonable accommodations so that qualified students with documented disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all of South’s programs, activities, events, and services.

Classes may need to be canceled if enrollment is low (the decision will be made 2 business days before the class is scheduled to start), due to an emergency, or if the college is officially closed due to bad weather. If a class is canceled by Continuing Education, you will receive notification by email and phone call prior to the start date. You will receive a 100% refund in the same manner in which you paid. Refunds generally take 7 to 10 business days to complete.

In the event that we must cancel sessions due to weather or other emergency-related events beyond our control, we’ll make every effort to accommodate students. However, we cannot guarantee makeup hours for classes canceled as a result, nor can we provide refunds.

To cancel a registration/withdraw from a class, contact the Continuing Education office by phone or in person at least two (2) business days prior to the start of class. You will be refunded 100% of the class fee minus a $6 processing fee. The processing fee will be waived if you transfer to another Continuing Education class. As per WAC 132F-605-030, no refunds are given for a Continuing Education class if registration is canceled less than two (2) business days before the class starts or after the class begins. Some exceptions may be made on an individual basis; please contact the office by email at Southced@seattlecolleges.edu or by phone at 206.934.5339.

There are TWO easy ways to register!

1. Register online here in our online catalog, find your desired class by either navigating through the categories or using the search feature. 
   • Click on the title of the class to see its description and meeting times 
   • Click “Add to cart” to preview items in your shopping cart 
   • Click “Check Out” Create a new account if it is your first time registering, or sign in to your existing account. If you have registered over the phone or by mail in the past, you may already have an account. 
   • Click “Forgot your username or password?” to enter your email address and have your account information sent to you. Follow the check-out steps provided Giving a class as a gift? Please provide the contact information for the person attending the class, not the person paying. You can use your email to keep it a surprise!
2. Contact us for help with registration, please call 206.934.5339 or email southced@seattlecolleges.edu.

Not sure how to find the building your class is located? Here are links to info about:

• directions and maps
• parking and transportation

Continuing Education courses start throughout the quarter and registration is open on a continuous basis. Our classes are open to all adults 18 years of age and older, with some exceptions, reviewed on a case-by-case basis and with instructor approval. There is no application procedure and you do not need to be a matriculated student at South Seattle College to register for Continuing Education classes.

We recommend that students register early (at least one week prior to the start of class) to reserve a spot before classes fill or to avoid class cancellation. Unfortunately, we must cancel classes with low enrollments and your registration can make the difference. We will make every attempt to notify students of any class cancellations or changes, and please check the website for the most up-to-date class information.

Payment is required at the time of registration. When your registration has been processed, you will receive a registration confirmation email. Unless you hear otherwise, the class will begin as indicated.

It is important to have your current phone number and email address on file with us so we can communicate any class changes or cancellations with you. You can choose to opt-out of all promotional emails and only receive emails directly pertaining to your class.

For help with registration, please call 206.934.5339 or email southced@seattlecolleges.edu.

We’re crossing our fingers that we won’t see another Seattle Snowpocalypse, but let’s talk snow just in case.

To check for South Seattle College campus closure announcements, you may go to:

• The lead stories sections of the college homepage southseattle.edu
• Check your e-mail and/or cell phone for a message from the Campus Alert system
• The main college phone number at 206.934.5300 for a recorded message (Bear in mind that you're likely to get a busy signal as many people call in at the same time.)
• Local television and radio stations and websites

Occasionally, the Continuing Education department will make more conservative closure decisions than the College. So, if the conditions seem poor but South Seattle College is not announced as closed, please call us at 206.934.5339 to speak with us or listen to a recorded message.

In the event that we must cancel sessions due to weather or other emergency-related events beyond our control, we’ll make every effort to accommodate students. However, we cannot guarantee makeup hours for classes cancelled as a result, nor can we provide refunds.