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1. IE7 & Vista Blackboard incompatibility issues (and fixes)
2. Blackboard Tutorials for Students
   (Text-based, no audio and FLASH-based, WITH audio)
3. What Equipment will I need to take an online class?Go online to - http://www.waol.org/getstarted/requirements.asp
4. How do I login to my Blackboard class website?
5. What is an SID or PIN? -- or I lost mine!Go online to - http://www.southseattle.edu/services/sid.htm
6. Where's the Cashier Office so I can pay for my class? Go online to - http://www.southseattle.edu/campus/facility/Department.asp?number=22
7. What are my Tuition-Payment options?Go online to - http://www.southseattle.edu/services/tuition.htm
8. What are the Refund/Withdrawal deadlines?Go online to - http://www.southseattle.edu/services/tuition.htm
9. What is an 'Official' Transcript?Go online to - http://www.southseattle.edu/services/refund.htm
10. Do Distance Learning classes transfer?See ADVISING (below)
11. Who can I talk to about which classes I should take?See ADVISING (below)
12. Do I need a Placement Test?See ASSESSMENT Placement Exams and Services(below)
13. Where do I go to get a Test Proctored?See ASSESSMENT Placement Exams and Services(below)
14. I can't find an answer on this fabulous web site.See DISTANCE LEARNING office (below)
15. I'm NEW to Distance Learning - What's Required? See website (GETTING STARTED 1 - "NEW and Prospective Students" web page)
16. How do I PLAN my Distance learning classes?See website (GETTING STARTED 3 - "PLANNING my classes" web page)
17. What is it like to be in a distance learning class?Go online to - http://www.waol.org/getstarted/weekZero.asp
18. After enrolling, how do I access a WAOL classroom?Go online to - http://www.waol.org/getstarted/findClassroom.asp
19. Frequently Asked Questions about WAOL's "Blackboard" classroomGo online to - http://www.waol.org/help/faq.asp
20. I'm registered: what books will I need - how do I contact my instructor?
21. I've just registered online, will anyone contact me?
22. Updating my e-mail address: How can I do this?
23. WAOL "Classroom access" ends on the last day of its scheduled quarterSee website (GETTING STARTED 4 - "AFTER You Are Registered!" web page)

It is recommended you start with our Getting Started instructional web pages , but if you are having difficulty finding the information you need, please send us an e-mail or give us a phone call for help.

• Address: Library and Learning Center  (LIB) Campus Map provided here
                  South Seattle Community College  
                  6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
   
  
• Phone: (206) 764-7930 (listen for menu prompts)
  

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IMPORTANT! Pay close attention to DATES and DEADLINES (see our dates webpage)

1. New and Returning Students can register in person at the Registration Office (see office address, phone number and hours listed below)
    
2. Returning students (only) can register online if they have their Student Identification Number (SID) and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Find more SID/PIN info here.
   
   Find more info regarding Student Online Services (SOS) on our main campus website: http://www.southseattle.edu/services/sermain.htm

• Business Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 7:30am to 6:30pm
  • Friday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
     
• Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB) Campus Map provided here
• Address: South Seattle Community College
                  6000 16th Ave SW
                  Seattle, WA 98106
   
• Phone: (206) 764-7938 ~~ (206) 764-5300 (recorded message)
• Enrollment Information: http://www.southseattle.edu/enrolling/enrmain.htm
• Inquiry Form: http://www.southseattle.edu/enrolling/inquiry.htm

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Advisors and Counselors offer a comprehensive array of services designed to assist you in reaching your educational goals. These services are available to all students, new or returning, on an appointment, walk-in basis or via email.

• Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB-next to Registration)Campus Map provided here
• Regular Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Phone: (206) 764-5387
• Email: advisorsouth@sccd.ctc.edu
• Department web page: http://www.southseattle.edu/campus/facility/Department.asp?number=1

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All new students (face-2-face or online) must take the COMPASS or ESL/COMPASS placement test. The exception is for those with an official transcript on file showing completion of ENG101 (English Composition) and MATH102 (College Algebra) with a grade of at least 2.0. The Student Assessment Services administers the COMPASS or ELS/COMPASS placement tests. All 100-299 level courses require COMPASS scores in Writing (68) and Reading (77), except as noted in individual course prerequisites.

• Location: Robert Smith Building (RSB 76) Campus Map provided here
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Summer hours: closed by 12:00pm on Fridays)
• Evenings: Call for evening hour listing (206) 768-6767
   
• Testing Time Schedule: http://www.southseattle.edu/resources/sascal.htm
• Prepare with sample questions here: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/
   
• Program Director: Sandra Bolt
• Address: Student Assessment Services
                    South Seattle Community College
                    6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1499
• Phone: (206) 768-6767
• Department web page: http://www.southseattle.edu/resources/sas.htm

 

New Tuition Payment Plan!

SSCC Important Info

SSCC Calendars & DL Dates

9/22/08 Fall Qtr Begins
12/10/08 Fall Qtr Ends
8/16-9/21/08
Go to Course Listings to select a course name for details re: instructor, class access information, etc. *Not all DL courses are on Blackboard [BB]!

(SSCC & WAOL) Info

* LOGIN to BlackBoard *
WAOL's Website. - FAQ's, etc

Summer Quarter 2008
6/16/08 SSCC BB Classrooms Open
6/23/08 SSCC BB Instruction Begins
8/15/08SSCC BB Instruction Ends

6/12/08 WAOL BB Classrooms Open
6/19/08 WAOL Registration Closed
6/19/08 WAOL BB Instruction Begins
8/13/08 WAOL BB Instruction Ends

Fall Quarter 2008
9/15/08 SSCC BB Classrooms Open
9/22/08 SSCC BB Instruction Begins
12/10/08SSCC BB Instruction Ends

9/18/08 WAOL BB Classrooms Open
9/25/08 WAOL Registration Closed
9/25/08 WAOL BB Instruction Begins
12/3/08 WAOL BB Instruction Ends

Registration: