Student Services
Regular Service Hours of Operation are:
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
On November 28 and 29, Student Services Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day Holidays.
Many offices are virtual only on Fridays, see links below for the service you need.
NOTE: Please check information below for individual department information and contact options. A Campus Directory is available online. Please reach out, we’re here to help!
Enrollment, Advising & Financial Aid Virtual Assistance
Can’t make it to campus? Join a virtual student services session and meet with staff from Admissions, Advising, Enrollment Services, and Financial Aid.
- Mondays: 12-1:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 4:30-6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Financial aid staff unavailable on Fridays during this session in order to prioritize processing documents and award files.
On Friday, October 25, Advising will not be available during this session.
Admissions and Enrollment Assistance
Get virtual assistance with applications, enrollment steps, registration, and general questions about North Seattle College.
Email: NSCAdmissions@seattlecolleges.edu
Online: northseattle.edu/enroll-now
No session on Monday, October 28 due to the college-wide professional development day.
Staff from Admissions, Advising, Enrollment Services, and Financial Aid are conveniently available in one Zoom room and ready to help get you registered for classes. Join a virtual drop-in session to get help with:
- Steps to apply and enroll at North
- Funding and paying for college
- Placement and testing options
- Exploring transfer or career training programs
For assistance outside of the dates and times below, check department websites for additional ways to connect with staff.
Fall 2024
- Mondays: 12-1:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 4:30-6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Financial aid staff unavailable on Fridays during this session in order to prioritize processing documents and award files.
New Drop-Ins are accepted until 10 minutes before the session ends.
What to expect:
- After clicking the Zoom link, you will be placed in the Waiting Room as other students are working with staff in the Main Room. We appreciate your patience, especially during peak traffic times throughout the quarter.
- Once you are moved into the Main Room and greeted by the Host, share your ctcLink ID number and ask your questions. You will either be moved to the appropriate breakout room or placed in a queue if there are other students ahead of you.
- If you need to see multiple departments, remember to return to the Main Room when you’re finished, and the Host will let you know when the next available department is ready to see you.
Advisors are available to see you on-campus or remotely, for scheduled appointments or quick drop-ins, and even live events! Get to know all the ways here.
Request a Permission Number or Ask a Question: Advising Contact Us Form
Contact Your Advisor: Schedule an appointment, send an email, or give them a call.
See an Advisor: How to See an Advisor
Website: northseattle.edu/advising
Phone: (206) 934-3658
Some programs offer specialized advising support and current or prospective students should connect directly with the department for assistance: International Programs, Running Start, Seattle Promise, Watch Technology, ESL, ABE/High School Completion, Early Childhood Education, BAS Programs
Visit the Basic and Transitional Studies web pages for more information.
Visit the bookstore website or contact us at 206.934.4678.
Visit the Career Services pages for more information.
Visit the Cashier's Office webpage for more information. The Cashier's Office is available to answer questions via email at: NSCCCashier@seattlecolleges.edu.
Visit the Child Care pages for more information.
Visit the Counseling webpages for more information. NSC counselors are committed to providing high quality confidential counseling to currently enrolled NSC students. We are available to meet with students in person and through a confidential tele-counseling platform. To schedule an appointment, fill out this counseling request form here.
For life-threatening situations, call 911. You can reach the Seattle/King County Community Crisis Clinic 24-hour community crisis line at (206) 461-3222 or crisisclinic.org.
Visit the Disability Services webpages for more information. Email DS@seattlecolleges.edu for questions or to schedule an online appointment.
Visit the eLearning webpages for more information. Contact us by email: eLearning@seattlecolleges.edu or phone: (206) 934-4000.
Visit the Emergency Assistance for Students pages for more information.
Visit our Equity & Welcome Center webpage for more information.
Visit the Financial Aid webpages for more information.
Phone: 206-934-3688
Voicemails and emails generally returned within 1-3 business days.
Virtual Student Services: Attend a joint Zoom session with staff from Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and Workforce Education to get quick assistance in one convenient place.
Appointments: Please request via email at FinancialAid.North@SeattleColleges.edu
The International Programs Admissions Office is available for international applicants to Seattle Colleges. Visit the International Programs Admissions webpages for Admissions information.
To contact the International Programs Office at North please come into the office during our in-person hours, or email or call us directly. If you call and we are unable to answer the phone, leave a detailed voice mail message with your name contact information and we will return your call.
Advising Appointments: Advisors are available to you in-person, by phone and by Zoom video appointments during our regular office hours. Schedule an appointment with your primary advisor through Starfish, or contact your advisor directly by email (a link to your advisor’s email is in the table below).
Phone: 206-934-3672
Email: IntlNorth@SeattleColleges.edu
The IT Help Desk is the first point of contact for students needing assistance with technology. Services include support for classroom and lab technology, email services, WiFi, computer software and support. Visit the IT Help desk webpage for more information.
Email: ITHelp@seattlecolleges.edu
The Library is temporarily located on the first floor in the south end of the College Center building. Entry is on the western wall, then turn right and head south down the hallway. Visit the Library webpages for more information.
Visit the Opportunity Center pages for more information.
Visit the registration page for more information. NSC Registration contact info. is listed below. International students are encouraged to reach out to IPAdmissions@seattlecolleges.edu for assistance.
Virtual Student Services
Get ready for the next quarter and attend a joint Zoom session with staff from Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and Workforce Education to get quick assistance in one convenient place.
Email and Online Contact Forms:
Registration
Transcripts
Credentials
Running Start Summer Quarter Office Hours:
In-Person Services:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Virtual/Remote Services:
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Appointments can be scheduled via Starfish or by contacting us at nsccrstart@seattlecolleges.edu and (206) 934-3682.
Running Start offers drop-in sessions the first week of the quarter. Please visit the Running Start webpages for details.
Visit the Seattle Promise contact webpages for more information. Seattle Promise Retention Specialists are available to meet with students. To request an appointment, please email a Retention Specialist with the North Seattle College Support Team. See current drop in hours here.
Visit our Student Leadership and Engagement webpage for more information.
The Student Media Center (SMC) offers media production resources for ALL North students. The SMC services include tools and assistance for presentations, posters/flyers, printing, scanning, laminating, basic recording, and media software including Adobe Suite.
Enrolled North students can also borrow media equipment for their academic projects for free, such as DSLR cameras, microphones, and webcams. The SMC also offers media studios, including PCs and MACs, audio mixers, a space for recording as well as backdrops and lighting for photography. Visit the Student Media Center web pages for more information.
Email: NSCMediaCenter@seattlecolleges.edu
Chat: https://direct.lc.chat/11900901/37
Phone: 206-934-0070
Visit the Testing Center page for more information.
The Tutoring Center can answer questions regarding tutoring services and connect students with tutors to help support them in their classes. Visit the Tutoring webpages for more information.
Visit the Veterans Services webpages for more information.
Phone: 206-934-7309 (Voicemails are generally returned in 1-2 business days)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Email: NSCCveterans@seattlecolleges.edu
Student Veteran Club and Lounge Email: north.vetcorps@seattlecolleges.edu
The Workforce Education Office can help you enter or reenter the workforce through career training, financial aid assistance, job placement assistance, and academic planning. Visit the Workforce Education webpages for more information.
Please note: FERPA requires North Seattle College to verify a student's identity if we are required to access a student's account to provide information. We can then answer questions regarding admissions, registration, and financial aid upon identity verification.