information from South Seattle College

The start of a new year will bring a host of changes to South’s campus, including a new name. As a member of the Seattle College District, South will no longer include the word community in its name. The change, which was unanimously approved by the Seattle College Board of Trustees in March, is reflective of each campuses’ expanded offerings which includes Bachelor’s Degrees in addition to the traditional community college programs of two-year degrees and certificates. The name change will be implemented starting with the Fall Quarter.

Additionally, the Fall Quarter will mark the inaugural offering of South’s newest bachelor degree in Sustainable Building Science Technology. This 90-credit degree program offers industry professionals a pathway to becoming a skilled Building Science Professional. The program emphasizes upper-division coursework that focuses on the complexities of building science, energy codes, building codes and facility management.

For the Rainier Beach High School Class of 2014, this Fall will mark the first quarter that graduates are eligible to receive the 13th Year Promise Scholarship. The scholarship, which started in 2008, offers one-year of free tuition at South regardless of grades or finances. This scholarship is also offered at Chief Sealth International and Cleveland High Schools.

South’s International students also have some changes in store. Formerly known as International Programs, the Center for International Education has a new location on campus to go along with their updated name. The move was made on July 8 after an extensive makeover of their new space was complete. The Center’s new name showcases the range of services offered – from aiding international students at South to Study Abroad programs and international staff/faculty exchange opportunities.
Students can still register for Fall Quarter, beginning Sept. 22; for more information visit southseattle.edu