Summer 2019, Week 1 June 24th, 2019

Welcome Students!
Whether you are a new student or are returning from break, the International Education
Programs (IEP) Office would like to extend our warmest welcome to you as you
begin a new journey here at Seattle Central!
We also want to thank you for reading our International Student E-Newsletter!
Published every week, the E-News is our PRIMARY way of keeping you well informed!
It is a great way to get updates so you never miss out on important announcements -
from immigration regulations and academic policies, to workshops, job opportunities, and
fun events on and off campus!
From the IEP Office — we wish you all a splendid Summer Quarter!

Weekly Schedule
WEEKLY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
SCHEDULE 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28
9:30AM — 9:30AM — 9:30AM —
Drop-In 12:30PM 12:30PM 12:30PM
1:00PM — No Drop-In
Advising 4:00PM Hours
Schedule 1:00PM — 1:00PM — 1:00PM —
4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM

Deadlines

Workshops

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Table of Contents
To help you locate important articles and updates faster, our Table of Contents is organized into the
following categories: College Students, Seattle Central Institute of English
(SCIE) Students, Immigration, Finances, Transfer Information, Student Life, and
Important Dates & Resources! Simply click on the links below or scroll through the pages!

COLLEGE STUDENTS
Make-Up Orientation 3
SCIE STUDENTS
SCIE Class Notice 4
IMMIGRATION
(no reminders this week)
FINANCES
Tuition Deadline Reminders 5
SACM Tuition Reminders 5
TRANSFER INFORMATION
(no reminders this week)
STUDENT LIFE
Summer Office Hours 6
Insurance Info 7
Find Us on Facebook! 8
Seattle College Alerts 9
Seattle Central Bookstore 10
Orca Card and Parking Permits 11
SCDGlobal 12

Fun Fact 13

Ask Sasquatch 14
IMPORTANT DATES & RESOURCES 15

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COLLEGE STUDENTS

Make Up Orientation for

NEW & CURRENT
College/College Bridge Students
Gain Online Registration Access!
All students are required to complete orientation in order to gain online
registration permission. If you missed orientation, then you are required to
complete a Make-Up Orientation. There are two choices for completion:
Attend a Make-up Orientation meeting or complete the Online Orientation.
Make Up Orientation Meeting
July 10th
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
(3:00 Immigration, 4:00 Academic)
BE 1113B
OR

Online Orientation
https://canvas.seattlecentral.edu/enroll/PMBGKL

Please allow 1-2 business days for online registration to be enabled after
completing Online Orientation.

A FEW NOTES:
 Make-Up Orientation is made up of two sessions: Academic and Immigration. If you arrived to
Orientation late or left early, you may have missed the Immigration or Academic portion. Even if
you attended a part of Orientation, you must still make-up the session of the Orientation that
you missed.
 Be sure to CHECK-IN at each session so you get credit for attending! Bring a pen, photo ID, your
student ID number and e-mail address. Doors close exactly at the starting time of each session
and don’t re-open—Arrive early!
 If you missed ALL of Orientation, you must complete BOTH the Immigration and Academic
Sessions. You may complete the make-up sessions in different ways (part in-person and part
online), but you must complete one of each type.
 If you are unsure of which session to make up, contact or visit the International Education
Programs Office in BE 1113 for more information.

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SCIE STUDENTS

Reminder — there are no

student initiated changes to
SCIE classes. Changes of class
Seattle Central times or courses are no longer
Institute of permitted this quarter. Changes
of level are permitted ONLY by
English an instructor’s
Class Notice recommendation and the
approval of the Dean. You will
have the opportunity to choose
your classes and class times for
Fall quarter.

Have a great
Summer quarter!

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FINANCES

In accordance with Seattle Central’s policy, tuition and fees must be paid in
full within seven business days of enrollment OR by the first day of the
quarter, whichever comes first.
Failure to pay on time will result in DROPPED CLASSES. Now that the
quarter has begun, please pay any remaining balances immediately, and for
any classes that you have added or changed.
Some of our international students have already been dropped from their
classes because of late payment. Don't let that happen to you! If you have
any balance due for this quarter — even just $1 — pay it immediately!

Tuition can be paid online from your MyCentral account!

If using an International VISA credit card, use your home country’s
information for the ‘billing information’ but for State type ‘WA’ and for Zip Code
type ‘98122’. You may also pay at the Cashier’s office in BE1104.

The Registration Office WILL drop all unpaid classes.

Friday, June 27th

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STUDENT LIFE

Starting June 17th

8:00AM to 5:00PM
MONDAY through THURSDAY

8:00AM to 12:00PM
Friday

We are still open during the summer quarter

and break!

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STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Find a Doctor Print Insurance Card
See Your Full Benefits
Carry your insurance card with you at all
times! Show it when you go to the doctor.
Log in to LewerMark.com/seattlecentral with
your Student ID and PIN. Your
initial PIN number is your birthday.
(MMDDYYYY)
LewerMark is a Student Insurance
company. The network of providers with
this insurance is called First Health. To
get the best rates, you should see
doctors/clinics who are in the
First Health network!
If someone at the doctor’s office asks
what insurance you have, tell them
LewerMark and First Health.
*See our website for more information about
insurance policies, exemptions, and refunds.
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Summer 2019, Week 1
24-Hr. Nurse Hotline
Buy a Dental or Vision Plan
International students are
charged $383.22 every
quarter for insurance. It is
added when a student
registers for classes and
may take 1-4 weeks to
process.
Insurance is mandatory
because healthcare in the U.S.
is EXTREMELY expensive. This
student insurance policy helps
students cover costs.
NEW students will be able to access
their insurance card in the 3rd week
of the quarter. Visit the IEP Office if
you have an urgent need.
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STUDENT LIFE

International Education Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

If you have not received an

email, go to the
Seattle Colleges Alerts website.
To register press the register
button in the upper right hand
corner.

To update contact
information or preferences, log in
using the email and password
used to sign up initially for RAVE
alerts or use the “Forgot
username/password” prompt.
If you need additional help, email
techsupport@ravemobilesafety.com.

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STUDENT LIFE

Want to streamline how you shop for textbooks?

Visit Seattle Central bookstore online!
http://seattlecentral.bncollege.com

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STUDENT LIFE

More information on the ORCA Card can be

found here .
Informational videos in different languages
on how to use the metro services available

here.

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STUDENT LIFE

Students are now able to request an enrollment letter, a

vacation quarter, or a replacement of lost I-20 online.

Go To https://iom.seattlecolleges.edu/istart/controllers/
start/start.cfm

Click

Log In Use the first half the MySeattleColleges login [Hint:

the one you use for WiFi] and password.
John.Doe @seattlecolleges.edu
If you don’t remember your login go to https://tools.seattlecolleges.edu/home

Select the request you want to make from the menu.

Choose the option you want, then fill out the

required field and submit the form.

Wait You will receive a confirmation email when we

have received the form. We will process the re-
quest in 3-5 business days and notify you when the
processing is complete.

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STUDENT LIFE

Did you know we have an honor group on campus called

PHI THETA KAPPA?
PTK is an academic honor society that recognizes
achievement in all fields including the arts, sciences, and vocational
programs. Eligibility for a variety of scholarship opportunities are exclusively
available for members too.
Contact Student Leadership for more information on PTK.

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STUDENT LIFE

Ask
Sasquatch
Student: What
campus services are
open during the
summer?

Most departments and

services are open during the
summer, but their hours may
have changed. Check with
each department about their
summer hours!

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IMPORTANT DATES & RESOURCES

May 13 College & Registration for Summer and Fall Quarters begins for returning students
College Bridge
May 24 College Last day to withdraw with NO refund – instructor permission required.
Last day to change audit/credit status – instructor permission required.

May TBD SCIE Registration for returning SCIE students currently in FN– level 3
May 28 College & SCIE Tuition payment deadline for previously registered students
June 7 SCIE Spring Quarter Ends
June 14 College Spring Quarter Ends
June 17 SCIE Registration Deadline for Summer Quarter
June 19—21 SCIE Late Registration for Summer Quarter
June 20 College & SCIE Grades Available
June 24 College & SCIE Summer Quarter Begins

 Seattle Central College Calendar

 Seattle Central Institute of English (SCIE) Calendar

ACADEMIC RESOURCES IMMIGRATION RESOURCES OTHER

College Transfer Degree Audits Immigration Basics Employment Counseling
High School Completion Institute of English Immigration Documents Transferring Out Forms & Materials
Placement Tests Requesting Transcripts Travel Vacation & LOA Health Insurance
Who is Your Advisor? Starfish SDC Global Student Handbook

International Education Programs

1701 Broadway, BE 1113
Seattle, WA 98122 USA
Phone: 206-934-3893
Fax: 206-934-3868

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