Welcome Center
Welcome Center
For prospective students wanting to enroll at South Seattle College!
Need help getting started at South Seattle College? The Welcome Center offers new students and prior students (who took a break and are returning to college) guidance and support through the enrollment process known as the Steps to Enroll.
The Welcome Center is your place to get one-on-one help with:
- Navigating the Admission Application
- Clarifying the Steps to Enroll
- Planning around upcoming enrollment dates
- Exploring information about degrees and certificate pathways
- Understanding funding options - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA), and Workforce
- One-on-one enrollment coaching
- Navigating Veteran student enrollment
Where to Start
Explore South’s degree and certificate options! For more details on a specific program, visit the program webpages.
When you're ready to begin your enrollment process, visit our Steps to Enroll to start your enrollment process by selecting the audience type that most aligns with your educational background.
All prospective students have the option to self-navigate the Steps to Enroll, or connect with the Welcome Center if you have questions and need more support.
If you need further support, connect with us to set up an Enrollment Coaching appointment (see below for details on setting up an appointment).
Please Note:
Welcome Center cannot assist with programs that have specialized enrollment processes, please connect with these departments directly for support if needed: Apprenticeships, International students, Running Start, Underage Admissions, Continuing Education, ESL, Transitional Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs, Senior Citizen Space Available Waivers, Seattle Promise, or Career Link. Or, find additional enrollment pathways and resources.
Service Offerings
Enrollment Coaching Appointments
First Time in College, Prior College Experience, Visiting Students, Returning to South, North Seattle College (NSC) or Seattle Central College (SCC) Transfer students can schedule a 30-minute Enrollment Coaching appointment, either In-Person or on Zoom, for one-on-one support in clarifying your enrollment steps!
To schedule an Enrollment Coaching appointment, please complete the intake survey by clicking the intake survey button below. Once you complete the intake survey, you will receive an email with a link to book a 1:1 appointment with Welcome Center Staff for either an in-person or Zoom appointment.
The information from the intake survey allows our team to better understand your background to help us best direct you to eligible resources and information.
Drop Ins
First-time in College, Prior College Experience, Visiting Students, Returning to South, NSC or SCC Transfer students can stop by the Information Desk in the RSB Lobby in-person Monday through Thursday 9 AM-4 PM to see if a Staff is available for an immediate drop in for one-on-one support in clarifying your enrollment steps.
Please note: Drop-ins are not guaranteed; drop-ins are taken only if Staff are available. If you would like a guaranteed time to speak with a Staff member in the Welcome Center or would like to discuss in detail each step of the enrollment process, please schedule a one-on-one Enrollment Coaching appointment.