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New Student Orientation

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Explore Highline! Student Orientation

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Welcome to Highline College!

At the Explore Highline New Student Orientation, you will learn important tools and resources to support you as a student.

This session is your opportunity to explore the degree pathways and programs of study Highline has to offer, learn how to enroll in classes, explore the campus, pick classes with an advisor, and many other things! Come ready to participate and make this orientation meaningful and memorable.

Let’s get started on your educational journey and the pathway to your future success!

Attend On-Campus or Virtual Sessions

Students may attend new student orientation in-person on the Highline campus or through Zoom.  Sign up for an orientation session by finding the mode you prefer and clicking on the date and time you will attend

You will need a Highline ctcLink ID number to sign up for new student orientation.  If you need help with retrieving your ctcLink ID number, email admissions@highline.edu with your information.

Register by clicking on the date and time that you are able to attend.


Zoom Orientations

Session DateSession TimeRegistration Link
Saturday, March 30, 202410 a.m. - 12 p.m.Registration Link

On-Campus Orientations

Session DateTimeRegistration Link
More dates coming soon.

Running Start and International Students:  Your programs have specific orientations you must attend. Running Start, please visit Running Start Steps to Enroll or email runningstart@highline.edu. International Student Programs, visit ISP’s Arrival and Orientation or email int@highline.edu.

Accommodations

If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact Access Services at (206) 592-3857 (voice), (206) 592-4853 (TTY), or by email at access@highline.edu.

    How to Be Prepared for New Student Orientation

    • Activate your ctcLink account. All students need to activate their ctcLink account to access enrollment and the class schedule.
    • Activate your myHighline account. The myHighline account provides access to key resources and tools, such as Canvas, Google, and your Highline student email.
    • Please ensure you arrive on time for the session and, if it is a Zoom session try to be in a quiet place if possible. If you are later than 30 minutes you will need to sign up for another orientation day and time.
    • If you are enrolling in a degree or courses that require math and/or English placement, we recommend establishing placement prior to orientation.

    Important Dates

    See Registration Dates & Deadlines for the most Important Dates.

    Please email entryadvising@highline.edu for inquiries regarding Explore Highline Orientation.