information from South Seattle College

South Seattle College will host the 13th Year Bridge graduation ceremony today at noon. This marks the completion of a three-day orientation specifically designed for 13th Year Scholars to ease the transition from high school to college before classes officially begin on September 22.
The graduation ceremony includes a panel discussion with former 13th Year Scholars.

The 13th Year Promise Scholarship guarantees one-year of free tuition for all high school graduates from Chief Sealth International, Cleveland and (most recently) Rainier Beach high schools, regardless of their grades or finances.

In addition to the free tuition, the 13th Year Scholars also receive academic support to ensure their academic success with programs like the Bridge Program. The program, which is required for all 13th Year Scholars, is designed to ease students' transition from high school to higher education with several workshops covering everything from college success strategies to financial literacy.

With the recent inclusion of Rainer Beach graduates, this year's Bridge program has over 100 participants, the most of any class since the program began in 2010.