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Apply for Admission to Highline

Ready to get started? Use this guide to keep track of your progress in completing the admission steps. If at any point you need help, contact Entry Advising for one-on-one help, every step of the way.

Quarter Dates and Deadlines

Winter 24 Quarter (Quarter Starts January 8, 2024)
The admission application is open until January 19th for Winter 24.

Spring 24 Quarter (Quarter Starts April 1, 2024)
The admission application is open until April 12th for Spring 24.

If you need to enroll for the quarter after the application has closed, apply for the next available quarter. Then email Admissions and request to update your quarter start. 

Ready to Apply?

Follow the Online Admissions Application Form Steps to Apply to Highline College.

See the Student Types below for more information on the process that will work best for you.

Visit the Online Admission Application and click ‘Create an Account’ to get started. Create your username and password, which you will use to log into the application.

If you have a ctcLink account, please use your ctcLink ID number and password to log into the application.

International (F1 Visa) students seeking an I-20 should apply for admission through International Student Programs with the International Students Application.

Log into the Online Admission Application using the username and password you just created or your ctcLink account. Select Highline College from the dropdown menu.

  • First Year – For students who are attending college for the first time.
  • Reapplying – For students who have attended Highline College previously but have not enrolled in classes in the last year.
  • Running Start – For students who are high school students applying for the Running Start program.
  • Transfer – For students who attended college before and are transferring in college credits.

Select your Program of Study. If you’re unsure, pick the one that fits best for now. You can change it later. Academic Program options:

  • Academic – For students who are seeking a degree.
  • Baccalaureate – For students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree that is offered at Highline College.
  • Non-Award Seeking – For students who don’t intend to get a degree or certificate.
  • Professional Technical – For students who plan to get a degree or certificate in a professional/technical field such as nursing, accounting, and business administration.
  • Transitional Studies – For students who are completing coursework at the pre-college level, such as High School Diploma or GED.

Select the term (which quarter) you would like to start.

Select from the drop-down menu the degree or certificate you’re seeking. Like your program choice, pick the best fit and change later as needed.

By clicking ‘Apply’ you will advance to the remaining steps where you will enter your ‘Personal Information.’

Complete each of the six sections under Personal Information. Your social security number is not required, but we encourage you to submit it to speed up processing. The six sections are:

  • High School Information
  • Ethnicity Details
  • Residency: If you are a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), first select “United States” for your Country and then “Permanent Resident” for Citizenship Status.
  • Supplemental Questions
  • Review and Submit

Review your application to make sure the information is correct. Once you are satisfied that your answers are correct, click ‘Yes, I accept,‘ then click ‘Submit Now.

Congratulations! You’ve completed the Online Admissions Application.

Student Types

The type of student you are will help to identify the admissions process and academic path that is right for you.

If you have never attended Highline College, your first step is to complete our online application. Once your application has been processed, we will send your welcome letter by email. See the Contact Entry Advising for a to-do list to get started.

Been away for four or more quarters? You will need to re-apply for admission. Contact Entry Advising for one-on-one help.

If you are transferring to Highline from another college, complete the admission steps and submit your transcripts for prerequisite and transfer credit evaluation.

Complete the International Student Application to get started at Highline.

Improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills. Learn English as a second language. Students taking GED preparation courses or those Adult Basic Education courses visit the ELCAP website.

Complete your high school diploma. If you are a current high school student or if your high school education was interrupted, check out your High School completion options.

Earn high school and college credit while taking college courses. Visit the Running Start website for admissions instructions.

Connect with experts who will help you access your military education benefits. Visit the Veterans Services website for assistance.

Selective Enrollment

Certain programs have additional admission requirements. Students enrolling in the BAS programs, Registered Nursing AAS program, and Running Start program have additional steps after submitting the general admissions application. Students must meet the application deadlines and entrance requirements prescribed by the program students and students should consult Selective Admissions for more details.

Application Common Questions

  • Click on the checkbox next to “Add School/College”
  • Manually enter in the School Name, Country, State, and City
  • We recommend logging back into your application account and checking the ‘Application Summary.‘ Verify the Institution is ‘Highline College’ and the Application Status is ‘Submitted.’ If the Application Status says ‘Submitted’ and it has been more than 4 business days, contact admissions@highline.edu to inquire about your application processing.
  • Once your application has been processed, we will send your acceptance email to the email address used on the application. We recommend checking your spam/junk folders if you do not see the email from Admissions in your main inbox.

No matter what your status in the US is, you are welcome to attend Highline. Your citizenship and residency status will affect your tuition rate.

  • Select ‘USA’ for ‘Country.’
  • Citizenship Status options:
    • Alien Permanent (Example Visas: A1, A2, A3, E1, E2, E3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, I, K1, K2, L1, 2, O1, O2, O3, PP, TD, TN, U1, U2, U3)
    • Alien Temporary (Example Visas: B1, B2, C1, C3, D, F1, F2, J1, J2, M1, M2, Q1, R, R2, T)
    • Canadian Citizen
    • Employment Visa (Example Visas: H1, H2, H3, H4)
    • Naturalized
    • Not Indicated
    • Other
    • Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder, Refugee, Asylee)
    • US Citizen