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Counseling services are available to currently enrolled students during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Counseling services are paused during summer and quarter breaks. We look forward to welcoming you back when services resume.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For immediate mental health support, you can call 988 or text HOME to 741-741 to connect with a crisis counselor. If you need community resource referrals, please call 211. Remember, you are not alone, and support is always available.

First Year Experience Course

Human Development Course

Human Development Course (HDC 101) – Orientation to College Success – is an essential course to help students transition to college. The college encourages students to register for HDC 101 within the first two quarters of enrollment.

What is HDC 101?

Human Development Course (HDC101), Orientation to College Success is a 2-credit class, designed to support first-year students transition and succeed in college. The course focuses on students meeting their learning goals, navigating college resources, building financial literacy, exploring careers and creating an academic plan. Students actively connect their educational and career goals to create a meaningful and fulfilling college experience at North Seattle College.

HDC 101 Instructors

HDC 101 instructors are trained to help new-to-college students build the skills necessary to be successful college scholars. Each section has a cap of 25 students, allowing instructors and students to build relationships and supportive connections with each other. Instructors include faculty counselors, academic advisors, and other skilled and experienced employees committed to supporting students in their transition to college. They foster an inclusive environment and invite students to show up as they are so they can learn the tools necessary to grow and excel in their studies.

How to Enroll?

Speak to the advising staff for more information. Seattle Promise students should speak with a Retention Specialist to register for the class.