Cascadia Temporary online Resources
Cascadia College will be updating this page as needed with temporary resources during this time. We encourage you to check in with faculty and CANVAS for any general updates, and use this page as a resource reference.
Spring Break & Spring Quarter
Cascadia has made the decision to continue current operations through online modalities, as available. Spring quarter begins Monday, April 6 with online curriculum, where applicable. Financial aid will be distributed on March 31. Graduation will be June 19, 2020.
Buildings locked effective Thursday, March 19
Student & Campus Services
Kodiak Corner Virtual Services
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General Questions, Admissions/Enrollment Services, ORCA Cards: email enrollment@cascadia.edu
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Advising: To schedule an appointment or for advising questions, please email advising@cascadia.edu
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Disability Support Services: To schedule an appointment or for questions, please email disabilities@cascadia.edu
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Veterans Services: Please email VA academic advising or funding questions to veterans@cascadia.edu. VA forms can be scanned and emailed to veterans@cascadia.edu.
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Running Start: All forms can be scanned and emailed. If you are unable to get a signature from the high school, please contact Running Start at runningstart@cascadia.edu. Not currently enrolled? Click here for additional information.
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Financial Aid: To schedule an appointment or for questions, please email finaid@cascadia.edu
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ACCUPLACER Placement Testing: Online placement and remote proctoring will be available soon. Please email enrollment@cascadia.edu to set up a testing appointment.
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Transcripts: Order your official Cascadia transcript online 24/7 through the National Student Clearinghouse. There is a $5 transcript fee plus $2.25 processing fee. Click here to order your Official Transcripts.
Bock Learning Center, online tutoring resources
The Library, Online Learning Support
The Activities and Recreation Center, closed beginning March 21
Student Life, email studentprograms@cascadia.edu
Kodiak Cave, curbside pick-up & delivery available. Click here for more information and order form.
Counseling Center has moved all services to phone - 425.352.3183
Undocumented Student Resources, email undocu@cascadia.edu
CARE Team: If you are in need of support in connecting with college or community resources, please contact the CARE team at careteam@cascadia.edu.
Basic Education for Adults, ESLABE@CASCADIA.EDU
Workforce Education, WORKFORCEINFO@CASCADIA.EDU
Campus Safety, UWB-SAFETY@UWB.EDU
Getting Online Resources
The Bock Learning Center Zoom Tutoring
Zoom tutoring session are available for most writing and STEM (chemistry, math, physics,
and programming)
courses during our regular hours of operation. Review the tutor schedules on our website
to determine when a
tutor in your area will be available. Students can schedule sessions in advance or
‘drop-in’ for more immediate
help.
Comcast Low-to-No-Cost Internet
In response to emergency measures associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Internet Essentials will increase speeds from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps for all customers. This speed increase will happen automatically - no action is required by customers. In addition, new customers will receive two months of free service.
COMCAST OFFERS FREE WIFI HOT SPOTS
"Comcast will open up about 65,000 hot spots for free, public use in Washington, McDonald said. There’s a total of about 1.6 million hot spots — public and private — in the state, he said."
Technology Support
General support
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General Questions: email helpdesk@cascadia.edu, Chat: https://support.cascadia.edu
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Overview of Services Available and Operating Hours: Please visit The Information Services Help Desk webpage
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Accessing Your Student Email and Office 365 Applications: Please visit Accessing Accounts
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Access to Virtual Desktops: Remote desktop connection at https://desktop.cascadia.edu. Click here for directions on how to connect.
Equipment Check-in and Check-out Services
Available for students during normal Help Desk hours through Friday, March 20. Beginning Monday, March 23: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by appointment only. Students with current equipment checkouts will be contacted with information via email in the upcoming days. For Spring Quarter, students will be able to check out laptops for the entire quarter, free of charge (while supplies last). For more information: Email: helpdesk@cascadia.edu, Chat: https://support.cascadia.edu
Temporary Access to Adobe Applications for Home Use
Pending approval from Adobe, Cascadia Information Services should have more information to share at www.cascadia.edu/helpdesk prior to the start of Spring Quarter.
CANVAS SUPPORT
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Canvas tickets will be answered within 24 hours. Email elhelp@cascadia.edu.
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Online office hours in Zoom are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Additional Student & Community Resources
Aroha Compassion Grant - emergency funds
Students who encounter emergency circumstances that present a barrier to attending school or achieving their academic goals may apply for emergency financial assistance. The program awards up to $500 per application for a variety of one-time/short-term expenses. No more than $1,000 during a student’s lifetime at Cascadia. Contact the CARE team to be considered for this grant.
Running Start Spring Registration: returning and new applications
If you have not yet registered for Spring Quarter and you are unable to meet with your high school counselor to get their signature on your Enrollment Verification Form, please email the Running Start office at runningstart@cascadia.edu so we can assist you.
High school seniors who are not current Cascadia Running Start students may be eligible to meet missing high school graduation requirements by attending Cascadia during Spring quarter. Contact Kris Panton at kpanton@cascadia.edu for more information.
Kodiak Cave Food Pick-up & Delivery
The Kodiak Cave will expand services to include delivery. Using the current Curbside Pick Up Form, you will now have the option to choose curbside pickup or delivery.
In order to be able to access the services at the Cave, new students must fill out an intake form and provide the following at pick up OR delivery:
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Student ID or Government Issued ID
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A screen shot of the current quarter schedule (this can also be emailed to kijones@cascadia.edu)
Delivery will be available on Thursdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. All delivery orders must be placed by Wednesdays at 12:00 pm. Please note that the student ordering must be present at the pickup location and show valid ID.
As soon as we receive your order, we will send a confirmation email.
STUDENT PARKING
Permit sales are on pause until further notice.
ORCA Cards
Students with winter quarter ORCA cards will continue to be able to access bus services using your currently activated card until April 6th. If you need to purchase a new card or re-activate your current card, please email enrollment@cascadia.edu.
University Bookstore
Offering free domestic, ground shipping on all orders from ubookstore.com.
community resources
As you navigate the challenges that come in this unprecedented time, here are some community resources that might help. Cascadia resides in King County, but we know that our students travel in from Snohomish, too. The list below is a starting point, and please feel free to email healthycampus@cascadia.edu if you know of additional services we could add.
City of Bothell
King County
Snohomish County