Running Start Online Orientation

Welcome to Running Start!

Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Running Start program at South Seattle College. As a new Running Start student, you are required to complete this online Running Start orientation which will help you learn how to navigate our college, describe how to register as a Running Start student, and provide other useful information. You will also learn about important policies and procedures for South Seattle College and your participation as a Running Start student.

To successfully complete the online orientation you will need to do the following:

  • Review the Running Start New Student Orientation video presentation
  • Make sure you have completed these essential tasks in order (links and details listed below):
    1. Activate and login to your ctclink account and verify your contact information. Refer to the ctcLink Resources for Students
    2. Activate your South Seattle College computer login (you will need to know your ctcLink ID # and password)
    3. Sign into Starfish (you will need to know your SSC computer login)
    4. Login to your Canvas account
    5. Access South Seattle College’s eLearning tools and student support services.
  • Complete the Online Orientation Quiz at the end of the orientation.

If you have any questions about the Running Start New Student Orientation, please e-mail RunningStart.South@seattlecolleges.edu

Watch the Videos and Complete the Mandatory Quiz

Links and Resources

There are several important documents and resources mentioned in the video presentation, and you can find the following links to those resources here: