Applying for Admission

Adult members of the community 18 years or older, or those with a high school diploma or GED, are eligible to enroll in courses at Cascadia Community College.  There are several exceptions of the enrollment eligibility at Cascadia, please refer to the Special Admissions section online or in the college catalog where the allowable exceptions are listed.

Students may begin their education at Cascadia Community College in summer, fall, winter or spring quarter.  Since the registration dates are determined by the date of completion of the matriculation process, students are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible.  All students seeking a degree or certificate must matriculate.

• Apply Online
  or
  Download Application Form
  (Do not use this form if you are an international student.  The international application is available on our international page.)

There are different steps in the admissions and registration process depending on what student type you are.  Please read through the student type definitions below, identify what student type you are, and proceed to complete the appropriate "student type" admission and registration steps.

• Admissions Questions and Answers

International Students must undergo a slightly different admission process due to immigration regulations. All international students must submit a signed international student application, proof of completion of secondary studies, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), financial documentation, and the $50 application fee. For more information please visit the international page or write to us at international@cascadia.edu.

New Student - Degree Seeking (Matriculated)

A student with no prior credits earned from a previous college or university who is seeking a degree or certificate at Cascadia Community College is a New Student - Matriculated.  See "How to Get Started at Cascadia Community College" "Admission and Registration" steps.  Note:  For advising purposes, students who have attended high school within five years of the date they will start attending Cascadia are strongly encouraged to submit final high school transcripts to the front counter in Kodiak Corner

Transfer Students - Degree Seeking (Matriculated)

A new student who is seeking a degree or certificate at Cascadia Community College and has earned credits from previous college(s) or university(ies) is a Transfer Student.

Credits earned at colleges and universities that are recognized by a regional accreditation association are accepted by Cascadia Community College.  Transcripts are evaluated and credits are officially transferred after completion of 12 credits at Cascadia. A student who has earned a four-year degree is not required to submit transcripts unless credits from previous colleges are to be used toward a Cascadia degree.  However, transcripts may be required for registration in English composition, Reading or Mathematics.  Cascadia accepts no more than five (5.0) credits of "D" level work.

Transfer students must: 

1. Apply for admission: (This does not apply to international students.  Visit our international page for more information.)
   
   • Apply Online
     or
     Download Application Form
      
2. Send official transcript(s) from previous colleges or universities to Cascadia's Kodiak Corner (in a sealed envelope)
3. Complete a Transcript Evaluation Request form available online or in Kodiak Corner and submit to the front counter
4. Determine placement levels for English and Math (if needed).  Note:  If math grades or placement test scores are more than twelve months old, students must be reassessed by placement testing
5. Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor as a transfer student for the new quarter at Student Advising and Support Services in Kodiak Corner
6. Register for classes.  Students must be officially registered in order to attend classes
7. Pay tuition by the tuition deadline
8. Get your books at the University Book Store online or on campus.
9. Get your Cascadia Student ID Card, E-mail Account and Log in at the Open Learning Center (OLC) CC2-060
10. Attend classes

Click here for more information concerning transferring.

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Non-degree Seeking Student - (Non-matriculated)

A student who is NOT seeking a degree or certificate at Cascadia Community College is a Non-matriculated Student.  Non-matriculated students may register for up to 24 credit per quarter during the Open Registration period on a first-come, first-served basis.  Students must demonstrate that they have met course prerequisites for any given course they wish to enroll in. Non-matriculated students can demonstrate that they have met the course prerequisites by providing college transcripts from an accredited institution or by taking the COMPASS placement test at Cascadia or at another college within the past year.  Course prerequisites can also be met with evidence of an earned BA or higher degree from an accredited institution.

Non-matriculated students who wish to seek an exception to a prerequisite requirement must present a written appeal to the Dean for Student Learning in the faculty support office CC1-154.  The Dean for Student Learning will designate a faculty member to consider the appeal and render a decision.

Non-matriculated students have access to and are encouraged to meet with Cascadia's Academic Advisors in Student Advising and Support Services in Kodiak Corner and faculty advisors.

Non-matriculated students are required to complete the following steps:

1. Submit a completed Class Registration form with photo ID to the front counter in Kodiak Corner.  Students must be officially registered in order to attend classes
2. Provide transcripts or test scores for prerequisites.  Note:  Math assessments must be within the last twelve months.  If math grades or placement test scores are older than twelve months, the student must reassess by placement testing.
3. Pay tuition by the tuition deadline.
4. Get your books at the University Bookstore online or on campus.
5. Get your Cascadia student ID card, e-mail account and log in from the Open Learning Center (OLC) CC2-060.
6. Attend classes.

Returning Students-Degree Seeking through Cascadia

Underage Admission

Cascadia Community College offers Non-Running Start, underage students (16-17 years old) the opportunity to enroll under exceptional circumstances.  However, students are able to enroll in only one 5-credit course their first quarter.  An evaluation will be done after the initial quarter of enrollment as to the student's capability to be successful and possibly to enroll in additional credits.  In the event students qualify for Underage Admissions, there is no class guarantee.  It is possible the requested class may be at full capacity or be cancelled by the college.  To qualify for Underage Admissions, students must complete each of the steps noted in the Underage Admissions section online or to request the Underage Admission packet call 425.352.8140.

Adult High School Completion

Cascadia's Adult High School Completion Program enables adults (18 or older) to complete coursework for a high school diploma.  Reduced tuition is available only to those students who are 19 years of age or older who are taking courses applicable towards their high school completion and earning their diploma from Cascadia Community College.  To quality for Adult High School Completion, students must follow the required steps noted in the Adult High School Completion Section online or to request the High School Completion packet call 425.352.8860.

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Space Available Waiver Registration (State Employee or Senior Citizen Waiver)

Students who will register for class(es) using the State Employee or Senior Citizen Waiver waivers may pick up the appropriate waiver from Kodiak Corner (Student Services Center), or call to request a waiver at 425.352.8860.  All students are required to demonstrate that they have met course prerequisites by test scores or transcripts.  Math assessments must be within the last twelve months.  If math grades or placement scores are more than twelve months old the student must reassess by placement testing.  All students using the waiver may attend the first class session and inform the instructor of your registration status.  If there is space available beginning the sixth day through the tenth day of the quarter students using the waiver must submit the following to Kodiak Corner:

1. Photo ID
2. Submit the completed Space Available Waiver form beginning the sixth day of the quarter to the front counter in Kodiak Corner.
3. Submit a completed Class registration form with the instructor's permission by signature or a clearly stated e-mail from the instructor for permission beginning the sixth day of the quarter to the front counter in Kodiak Corner.  Students must be officially registered in order to attend classes.
4. Provide transcript(s) or test score(s) for any prerequisite.  Note:  Math assessments must be within the last twelve months.  If math grades or placement test scores are more than twelve months old the student must reassess by placement testing.
5. Pay tuition at the time of registration at the front counter in Kodiak Corner

New students who are degree-seeking at Cascadia and who wish to use the Space Available Waiver must matriculate by applying for admission and meeting with an advisor.

Senior Citizens - Audit (Space Available Waiver)

Cascadia waives tuition as well as Services and Activities fees for Washington state residents 60 years or older.  Students will pay $5 per quarter with a limit of two courses per quarter (credit classes only).

Senior Citizens - Credit (Space Available Waiver)

Cascadia waives tuition as well as Services and Activities fees for Washington state residents 60 years or older.  Students will pay $10 per credit with a limit of two courses per quarter (credit classes only).

State Employees (Space Available Waiver)

Cascadia offers tuition waivers for permanent state employees employed half-time or more and to public school teachers and certified instructional staff who hold, or are seeking, endorsement and assignment in a state identified shortage area. Preference is given to permanent employees of Cascadia Community College. No preference is given to other types of employees and there is equal treatment of full and part-time permanent employees. This waiver is offered on a space available basis only. Students will pay $10 per credit for the first six credits, and full tuition for any additional credits (credit classes only).

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