Cascadia College now uses a new system for student self-service, called ctcLink. The new student online system will be supporting you from registration through graduation. This will improve the way you review class schedules, register for classes, pay tuition, review financial aid, check academic progress, view unofficial transcripts, receive messages, and more.

As part of this process, you will be assigned a new student ID and login password.

Learn more and begin the new system at www.cascadia.edu/ctcLink.

Launch ctcLink in the Firefox browser or on your mobile device.

Accuplacer

The ACCUPLACER Placement is an untimed, computerized assessment that has three multiple choice sections (writing, reading, and math). Go to the Accuplacer webpage for more info.

Address and Preferred Name Update

If you have a preferred name you can add it to your contact information. When you add a preferred name, it along with your legal name will show up on your instructor's class roster.

Review or update Student Contact Information.

BankMobile Disbursements

Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: http://bankmobiledisbursements.com/how-it-works/

To view our contract, click here: https://www.vibeaccount.com/swc/doc/landing/437hh0tc7lz5jtx9fqgg

Bias Incident Response Team

A Bias Incident is defined as a behavior or act (physical, verbal, or written) committed against or targeted toward an individual or group based on their actual or perceived characteristic such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes as required by law.

Reporting A Bias Incident

Complete the online reporting form
Contact Campus Safety at 425-352-5359 or uwb-safety@uw.edu
If reporter is seeking protection due to an immediate physical threat, contact the police at 911.

Bookstore

Campus Bookstore

University Bookstore textbooks are all on ctcLink!

Online Sites Selling Textbooks

Use the textbook's ISBN number found in the quarterly class schedule to purchase your books

CARE Team

CARE stands for Consultation, Assessment, Response, Education. The Cascadia CARE Team is here to assist with:

Consultation and support to faculty, staff and administrators in assisting students who display concerning or disruptive behavior
Connecting Students with college and community resources
Monitoring ongoing behavior of students who have displayed concerning or disruptive behavior

When you contact the CARE Team for assistance, a team member will respond within one business day. You may also stop by the office of or phone a CARE Team member to initiate support. Once the CARE Team has been alerted to a situation, members will meet to implement the assessment process.

Cascadia Student Network/Email Account

Your Cascadia Student Network Account and email will be automatically created for you the day after you register for your first class at Cascadia and provides you with access to:

The ability to create a UW NetID to access UW Library resources, purchase parking passes and use the UW wireless network
Printing, copying and scanning on Cascadia student printers
The full Office 365 Suite including email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You can even download and install the applications on your personal laptop, tablet or mobile device.
Access to Student Views from any web browser so that you can utilize specialized software for your classes that you might not have access to from home, without having to come on campus.

Resources

Set up your Account

Class Schedule and Catalog

Quarterly Searchable Class Schedule

College Catalog

CORE (Cascadia's Orientation and Registration Experience)

More information about and to sign up at CORE.

Degree Audit

View your progress towards degree completion and graduation with Degree Audit.
* This feature will not include Summer 2020 classes or after. To view your degree progress including Summer 2020 and after, go to your ctcLink account and follow these steps.

ctcLink (mobile version) > Academics > Degree Progress

Academic Planner

A plan for future coursework created during an appointment with an Academic Advisor. The plans created with an Advisor before June 2020 are available here. To create a new plan, schedule an advising appointment. To view a plan saved in ctcLink, follow these steps.

ctcLink (desktop version) > Student Homepage > Academic Progress tile > View my Advising Notes > select the Note you are looking for.

Students also can create their own Academic Plan for the 2021-2022 school year by following these steps.

Advising Notes

Advisors may summarize decisions or recommendations made during your meetings so that you can view these notes at a later time. Notes made before June 2020 are available. To view notes made starting June 2020, please follow these steps.

ctcLink (desktop version) > Student Homepage > Academic Progress tile > View my Advising Notes > Select the Note you are looking for.

Forms

Go to the Kodiak Corner Forms webpage for forms and waivers for the following areas:

Enrollment Services
Advising & Support Services
Transportation and Parking

Go to the Financial Aid Forms webpage for Financial Aid Forms.

Financial Aid Portal

Check your financial aid status, learn which forms or documents you need, and what you need to do to receive a complete financial aid file with the ctcLink Student Self Service Portal (select Financial Aid Tile). It may take 6 - 8 weeks for processing. More information and steps to apply at the financial aid page.

Diploma Reorder Form

The Diploma Reorder Form is for those who lost or misplaced their diploma.

IRS Form 1098-T (Educational Expenses)

Beginning at the end of January each year, you can view your IRS Form 1098-T statement through ctclink.

If you have questions on how to access your IRS Form 1098-T, please review this tutorial.

The IRS Form 1098-T may not reflect up-to-date information on student loans or other data. The form is printed and mailed to you. Check the mailing address on your student record in ctclink to ensure the correct information is listed.

Navigate

Navigate is a tool designed to connect students to services on campus. Use your desktop to log into Navigate at this link, and enter your Cascadia Network Account information.

Navigate will help you:

Schedule appointments with advisors.
Find campus resources.
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines.

Online Classes

Links to instruction and access

Online Tutoring

ORCA Card

An individual U-Pass costs $127 per quarter. It allows unlimited travel for students, faculty, and staff on King County Metro, Community Transit, Sound Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, the Sounder Commuter train, and Light Rail which currently operates between Seattle and Tukwila.

Note: If you are 18 or younger, you may be eligible for ORCA's "Free Youth Fare" Program. To find out more about this program, please visit the ORCA Website.

To purchase a new ORCA card, please fill out the Agreement Form.

We will post the amount to your account for it to be paid. If you pay for this amount prior to the start of the term, Enrollment Services will have your new ORCA Card ready for you to pick up on the first day of the term at Kodiak Corner.
If you fill this out on or after the first day of the term, our Enrollment Services department can process this form and post the appropriate amount on your ctclink account on-site. You can then pay on your phone or at one of our shared computers in Kodiak Corner via ctclink, and be able to pick up your card right there!

If you are renewing your ORCA card; First, please fill out the Agreement Form. Then, please send a front and back photo of your ORCA Card to Enrollment Services at Enrollment@cascadia.edu.

If you have any questions, please email us at Enrollment@cascadia.edu.

ORCA refunds follow our tuition 100% and 50% refund deadline policy.

Parking Permits

Ordering Permits:

Virtual tags are based on license plate registration available now through quarterly parking permits. The quarterly permits are available for purchase online only and will not require physical tags. You don't have to stop by Kodiak Corner. You can:

Register multiple vehicles under the same permit
have in-and-out privileges
choose between a 2 day/week, 3 day/week, or weekly passes

To get started, you'll have to obtain a UW Net ID. These are available to all Cascadia students and employees and is the same one you need to access the library and to receive emergency alerts. NOTE: It may take up to 48 hours for your new UW Net ID credentials to become active in the new parking system.

Next, go to the online parking portal. Use your UW NetID to login.

Paying for Permits:

Any credit card payments must be completed online through the parking portal. If you plan on paying with cash or check, please visit the Cashier's Office in Husky Hall.

PAYING FOR daily rates:

Rates are effective September 1, 2021- August 31, 2022.

All day parking (Monday - Friday) $10.00
Per Hour (Monday- Friday) $1.75
Evening parking 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Monday - Friday) $6.00
Weekend parking (Saturday - Sunday) $6.00

To pay for daily parking, use the new PayByPhone app.

PARKING LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS

North Garage (closest to Cascadia College)
West Garage (located on 110th Ave NE)
South Garage (closest to UW1, UW2 & Library buildings and Bookstore)
South Surface lots (one located on NE 180th St., and one lot south of the South Garage)
Truly Lot (located west of Discovery Hall on 110th Ave NE)
Chase House lot (located east of the South Garage)
Campus Way NE (load zones and disability parking available)

Important

There is no grace period for parking. Parking passes are expected to be purchased prior to the start of the quarter. Short term and daily permits may be purchased at the vending machines in each parking area. Bus Passes/ORCA cards must be purchased in person at the Kodiak Corner. Contact Commuter Services for additional information about bus service, ORCA cards, carpool, Zimride Ride Share, electrical vehicle charging stations, and bikes on campus. Refunds for Parking Permits and ORCA passes follow our Tuition – 100% and 50% refund deadline policy.

FAQS

Q: How do I purchase day parking passes?
A: No changes. Please use the pay stations located at the garage and parking lot exits to pay-by-plate.
Q: Can I still get a carpool parking pass?
A: Yes. Visit the UWB Carpool & Rideshare webpage for more information on carpool permits. All vehicles must be registered to the carpool parking permit for use while parked on campus.
Q: What about ORCA cards?
A: Those are not changing either. Please purchase ORCA cards as usual.

Q: Will I have in-and-out privileges?
A: Absolutely. In-and-out privileges apply whether you purchase a day pass or quarterly pass.

Q: Does it matter where I park?
A: No, you may park any place on campus except for spaces reserved for disabled, carpool, or loading (these require specific permits).

Q: Who do I contact if there is a problem?
A: Please contact Commuter Services at 425.352.3369 with any questions regarding parking or the purchase of permits.

Parking Citations

Citations can be viewed through your parking portal.

Pay Tuition

Ways to Pay Tuition and Fees

1. Pay Online

ctcLink is new Student Online System for supporting you from registration through graduation. As part of this process, you will be assigned a new student ID (also known as ctcLink ID) and login passwords. Learn more and begin the new system.

Tuition payments can be made in full online with a VISA, Mastercard or American Express.

Summer Tuition Deadline is Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Fall Tuition Deadline is Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

How to Pay Tuition:

Access your ctcLink account in the Firefox browser in your mobile device to pay tuition
Click on the ctcLink Login tile
From the left, click “Full Site” at the bottom
From the ctcLink Gateway webpage, click on “Student Homepage” on the left menu
From the Tile Screen, select the “Financial Account” tile
Next on the upper left menu, select the “Payments” to open the drop-down menu
Select the “Make a Payment” option
Next enter your payment information and click “Submit”

Click here for visual how-to-steps for paying tuition.

2. Payment Plan - Student Tuition Payment Plan (STPP)

Plan Details for Spring 2023 Quarter:
- 1st installment (1/3 total tuition and fees) and $10 Enrollment fee are due by March 27, 2023
- 2nd installment (1/3 of total tuition and fees) is due by April 27, 2023
- 3rd installment (all remaining tuition and fees) is due by May 27, 2023
Plan Details for Summer 2023 Quarter:
- 1st installment (1/3 total tuition and fees) and $10 Enrollment fee are due by July 5, 2023
- 2nd installment (1/3 of total tuition and fees) is due by July 26, 2023
- 3rd installment (all remaining tuition and fees) is due by August 16, 2023
Plan Details for Fall 2023 Quarter:
- 1st installment (1/3 total tuition and fees) and $10 Enrollment fee are due by September 27, 2023
- 2nd installment (1/3 of total tuition and fees) is due by October 27, 2023
- 3rd installment (all remaining tuition and fees) is due by November 27, 2023
In order to sign up for the quarterly payment plan please fill out this form: Quarterly Payment Plan.

Please be advised that if you have an outstanding balance for any prior terms with Cascadia College, we will not be able to approve your application for a Payment Plan until the outstanding balance has been resolved.

3. Pay by mail

Send your check payment with your new student ID to:

Cascadia College, Finance Office
18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011

The mailed payments must be received by the tuition deadline date, not postmarked.

Tuition Deadline

Tuition must be paid in full by the tuition deadline posted on the Enrollment Calendar.

Summer Tuition Deadline is Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Fall Tuition Deadline is Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

If you register for classes BEFORE the tuition deadline, then you must pay tuition and fees by the tuition Deadline. If you do not pay, you may be withdrawn from all classes.
If you register AFTER the tuition deadline, then you must pay tuition and fees within 24 hours. If you do not pay, you may be withdrawn from all classes.

Enrollment Date and Registration Time

How to Find your Enrollment Date and Registration Time

Launch ctcLink in the Firefox browser or on your mobile device to check your Enrollment Date
Click on the ctcLink Login tile
From the left side, click “Enrollment” drop-down menu
Select "Enrollment Dates"
Your Enrollment Date/Registration Time for the next quarter will appear
You may click on the drop-down for the next term in the "Expand a term to get more information" for more details and specifics about your Enrollment Date and Registration Time.

Click here for visual how-to-steps on Finding your Enrollment Date and Registration Time

Summer and Fall Quarter Enrollment Dates for Continuing Students

Continuing Priority Students (Student Accessibility Services, Worker Retraining, Veterans) registration begins May1, 2023.
Continuing Students with 60 credits + registration begins May 3, 2023.
Continuing Students with 30 - 59 credits registration begins May 4, 2023.
Continuing Students with 0 - 59 credits registration begins May 5, 2023.
Enrollment Date/Registration Time are based on the number of credits earned.
When choosing classes, please use this FAQ about choosing courses, section coding, knowing the types of classes, and class notes to help determine the modality of a class that is offered in the schedule and how the class content will be delivered.

All New Students to Cascadia will register beginning Monday, May 8, 2023 as follows.

New transfer students degree seeking at Cascadia will register during your advising appointment.
New students with no prior credits must attend CORE, the new student orientation.

Register, Drop, or Withdraw

Register, drop, or withdraw online using ctcLink, the student online system. Launch ctcLink in the Firefox browser or on your mobile device for an easier class search and registration experience.

Register, drop or withdraw from classes online within the register, drop or withdrawal deadlines.
Check the Enrollment Calendar for the important deadline dates such as register, drop, withdraw, refunds, etc.
If there is a hold on your student account for outstanding debt, parking fines, academic holds, etc., you may not register, drop, or withdraw online. Students with holds must email Enrollment Services at enrollment@cascadia.edu with your full name, date of birth, and ctcLink Student ID number to address the necessary steps to remove these holds. Requests can take up to 1-3 business days.
During the late registration period, students who receive permission from the instructor can register or add a class by sending an email to enrollment@cascadia.edu. The email must include:
- Full name
- Last Four Digits of your ctcLink ID number
- Item number of the class
- Course name and number
- Approval email from the instructor clearly stating their approval with item number, course name, and approval for over-enrollment
For more information about register, drop, withdraw, auditing, and waitlists, check the Registration Policy.

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is an important resource containing the Student Code of Conduct, Student Rights and Responsibilities, the acceptable use of technology policy, campus closure policy, the non-discrimination statement, crime statistics, and more.

Student ID Card

The Learning Center staff at CC2-060 can create Student ID cards during the hours listed on the ID Cards webpage. The Learning Center is closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays and Non-Instructional days, as well as the breaks between quarters. Your first ID card is free, but there is an $11 replacement fee. Please bring government issued ID with you.

Student ID (Identification) Number

Students will receive a nine digit student ID (identification) number after being admitted to the college. You need your student ID and birthdate to activate your ctcLink account. This account is needed for many of the online resources at Cascadia, such as checking your grades or your waitlist status.

You cannot change your student ID number.
You will need to activate your ctcLink account before you can use it to register for classes. Complete information on Cascadia's ctcLink page.
Contact Enrollment Services with questions at 425-352-8860 or enrollment@cascadia.edu.

Student Schedule

View or print your Student Schedule.

Transcripts

Official Transcripts

All official transcripts are imprinted with Cascadia College’s official seal, signed by the Registrar, and sealed in an envelope. You may order your official Cascadia transcript online 24/7 through the National Student Clearinghouse.

There is a $5.00 transcript fee plus an additional $2.65 processing fee, a total of $7.65 per transcript.

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER: Due to impacts related to the pandemic, there may be disruptions or suspensions to international mail for certain destinations. If you are ordering an official transcript to be mailed internationally, please check the USPS International Service Alerts website to see if your destination will have international mail service available. Please be aware information and mail service may quickly change.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can Cascadia College send Official Transcripts electronically?

Yes. If the receiving institution is a Washington state public college or university (e.g. UW Bothell), all transcripts will be sent electronically - despite the National Student Clearinghouse only providing a physical mail option. The UW Seattle and UW Bothell only requires electronic copies of official transcript (not mailed official transcript).

Note: If you are sending the transcript electronically, when ordering the transcript, you will be required to enter the recipient's email address in the "Delivery Information" section on the National Student Clearinghouse website.

How does Cascadia College deliver printed Official Transcripts?

All printed Official Transcripts are delivered via USPS First Class Ground Mail to their intended recipient(s). Outgoing mail is picked up daily Monday through Friday. Cascadia College is unable to track mailed transcripts, as such please connect with your intended receipients(s) for any delivery updates.

Can I request multiple copies of my Official Transcript in a single request?

Yes. However, multiple copies placed in one order can only be delivered to one recipient. You will need to place one order for every intended recipient.

Can I have an Official Transcript sent to my email address?

We recommend you view your unofficial Cascadia College transcript if you want a copy of your courses/grades for non-official purposes.

Can I request an Official Transcript if I do not remember my Student Identification Number?

Yes. When submitting your request, you may enter either your Student Identification Number or your Social Security Number.

What is the average delivery time?

There are several factors to take into consideration, including but not limited to, geographic region of recipient, inclement weather, school closures, delays with mailing services, etc. These are approximate delivery timeframes:

Electronic: 3-5 business days
Mailed: 7-15 business days
International: 21+ business days

Unofficial Transcripts

View and print your unofficial Cascadia transcript. If you have any issues or questions, please email enrollment@cascadia.edu.

Former students who attended or graduated prior to Spring 2020 will need to set up a ctcLink account to access unofficial transcripts. Cascadia College now uses a new system for student self-service or new student online system, called ctcLink. As part of this process, all students including former students will be assigned a new ctcLink student ID and login password through the ctcLink system. Learn more and activate your new ctcLink account at www.cascadia.edu/ctcLink.

Transcript Evaluation - Submitting Transcripts to Cascadia

Credits earned at colleges or universities that are recognized by a regional accreditation association or Ministry of Education are accepted for evaluation to transfer to your degree or certificate at Cascadia. No more than 5 credits of "D" level work will be accepted. Official transcripts are reviewed and credits transferred after you have registered for classes for your first quarter. Evaluations are completed in the order in which official transcripts and the Evaluation Request form are received.

Complete the Transcript Evaluation Request Form and send your previous college and university official transcripts. Official transcripts can be submitted electronically directly from your previous institution or mailed to:

Cascadia College
Enrollment Services
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

If you have earned a four-year degree, you are not required to submit official transcripts unless credits will be used towards a degree or certificate at Cascadia. Unofficial transcripts may be required to provide evidence of placement level before registering for English or math courses or for courses with a prerequisite of English or math.

Virtual Assistance

The following Student Services are currently being offered through Zoom Drop-ins:

Academic Advising
Admissions / Enrollment Services
Student Accessibility Services
Financial Aid
International Programs
Outreach
The Center for Culture, Inclusion, and Community

Voter Registration

View voter eligibility and dates and deadlines then register to vote.

Check the Washington's Secretary of State webpage for Special Election, Candidate Filing, Primary, and General Elections dates and deadlines.

Washington State online and mail voter registrations for the General Election are due by October 25. In-person voter registration and updates due by 8:00 PM on November 2. The General Election is November 2. Find out more about Washington State elections information.

Waitlist

Check the your waitlist status for an academic course at your ctcLink account. Launch ctcLink in the Firefox browser or on your mobile device to check your waitlist status.

To avoid missed automated registration from the waitlist, students are recommended to check their waitlist status each day. For more information on waitlists, go to Automated Waitlist on the Academic Policies webpage under Registration Policy.

UW NetID

Create your UW Net ID account that allows you to gain online access to certain University of Washington services including off-campus access to library resources designated "UW restricted" and the University of Washington Bothell wireless network.