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I WANT TO— 5 WAYS TO MOVE TOWARD YOUR GOALS

Learn Online, Save Money, or Stay Home (Wait to Attend University)

Earn a Transfer Degree Before University

We know. You really planned on a different kind of college life

Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degrees let you complete your first 90 credits at SPSCC and then transfer to a 4-year school in Washington as a college junior.

this fall. But until you and your family are ready to get you there safely, SPSCC is here for you with affordable, transferrable online and hybrid classes. Fast and flexible admissions, extra funding for books and supplies, and small classes with great professors are just a few of the reasons that SPSCC is one of the nation’s top 50 community colleges.

Whether you take a few classes or stay for a year or two, SPSCC will work with you to get you closer to your university goals.

Where do DTA grads from SPSCC go?

17% University of Washington 11% The Evergreen State College 11% Western Washington University 8% Washington State University

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Is your goal to earn a bachelor’s degree (or beyond)? Direct

Most SPSCC graduates transfer to the University of Washing-

ton, The Evergreen State College, and Western Washington University. Others select another great state or private university, and some transfer to institutions out of the state.

At SPSCC, you can earn a transfer degree in biology, business,

music, nursing, the sciences, or an associate in arts.

FAST & FLEXIBLE ADMISSIONS Start a New Career or Upgrade Job Skills Professional Technical (Prof Tech) degrees help prepare you for

a new career, upgrade your current skills, or get into a trade job. SPSCC Prof Tech faculty members are industry professionals with strong connections to local and regional businesses, and closely mentor you through a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or a program certificate. Extra funding, such as Worker Retraining and tuition assistance, is available for many Prof Tech programs.

Enroll in Running Start Through Running Start, high school juniors and seniors can at-

tend SPSCC tuition-free and earn college credits. That’s a savings of $8,000 (or much more) on your degree! Thousands of high schoolers have graduated from SPSCC with an associate degree and high school diploma, then transferred to a 4-year university as a junior.

Take classes designed for online learning, explore classes

beyond what’s offered at high school, and set yourself up for a smooth transition into a 4-year university. Fee waivers and book loans are available to qualifying students. The look of Fall Quarter at high schools is uncertain. But whether you want to enroll full time or supplement your high school's hybrid or digital learning plan, Running Start is flexible and works with your learning needs and academic goals. It's the perfect time to become a Running Start student.

Finish High School or Learn English Need to earn your high school diploma or GED®? If you’re older

than 18, you can earn your high school diploma through High School+, or take GED® preparation classes to get ready for GED® testing.

Now you've got your diploma. What comes next? Adult Edu-

cation programs prepare you to enter college level courses, vocational or technical programs, or the workplace. Build English and math skills to prepare for pre-college and college-level course work, or take Digital Literacy classes to build basic computer skills. Classes are $35 or less per quarter!

Next, enter into college-level work with an extra teacher to

support your basic skill growth through the I-BEST program.

Pick an I-BEST focus area: university transfer (AA), professional technical, beginning automotive certificate, or office clerk / receptionist certificate.

APPLY FOR

FREE.

NO ESSAY OR DELAYED ADMISSIONS DECISIONS.

1/3 OF THE COST OF A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY.

300+

ONLINE & HYBRID CLASSES THIS FALL.

$750,000+

IN CARES ACT SUPPORT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TECHNOLOGY, BOOKS & TUITION. ADVANCING EQUITY, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT FOR STUDENTS.

Do you want to improve your English language skills? The

ESL (English as a Second Language) program has six levels of classes to help non-native speakers of English improve skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Classes are $35 or less per quarter. ■

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PATHWAYS

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Pathways allow you to take classes related to your interests, earn your degree faster, and graduate.

Arts & Communications

Government, Public & Non-Profit Administration

Automotive, Welding & Manufacturing

Healthcare

Business, Finance & Office Administration

Information Technology

Cultural Studies

Science, Engineering & Math

Food, Beverage Arts & Hospitality

Social Services & Education

Career & Technical Education Nondiscrimination

South Puget Sound Community College offers career and technical education programs in accounting, advanced manufacturing, architecture, engineering and construction technology, automotive technology, baking and pastry arts, business administration, computer programming, craft brewing, distilling, and cider making, culinary arts, cybersecurity and network administration, database management, dental assisting, early childhood education, information technology computer support, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, nursing, office technology and administration, paralegal, and welding technology. South Puget Sound Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or age. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Samantha Dotson, Chief Human Resource Officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361.South Puget Sound Community College will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational education programs.

Declaración Pública Anual de Oportunidades de Educación Técnica y Professional

South Puget Sound Community College ofrece programas de educación técnica y profesional en contabilidad, fabricación avanzada, arquitectura, ingeniería y tecnología de la construcción, tecnología automotriz, panadería y pastelería, administración de empresas, programación informática, elaboración de cerveza artesanal, destilación y elaboración de sidra, artes culinarias, ciberseguridad y administración de redes, administración de bases de datos, asistencia odontológica, educación preescolar, soporte informático de tecnología de la información, asistencia médica, facturación y codificación médica, enfermería, tecnología y administración de oficina, auxiliar jurídico y tecnología de soldadura. South Puget Sound Community College no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, estado militar o de veterano retirado con honores, orientación sexual o edad. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas relacionadas con las políticas de no discriminación: Samantha Dotson, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361. South Puget Sound Community College tomará medidas para garantizar que la falta de conocimientos del idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y la participación en todos los programas educativos y de educación vocacional.

Thông báo Công cộng Hàng năm về Cơ hội Giáo dục Kỹ thuật và Nghề nghiệp

Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound cung cấp các chương trình giáo dục kỹ thuật và nghệ nghiệp, sản xuất nâng cao, kiến trúc, công nghệ và kỹ thuật xây dựng, công nghệ xe hơi, nghệ thuật làm bánh, quản trị kinh doanh, lập trình máy tính, ủ men, chưng cất và sản xuất rượu, nghệ thuật ẩm thực, quản trị mạng và an ninh mạng, quản lý cơ sở dữ liệu, hỗ trợ nha khoa, giáo dục mầm non, hỗ trợ máy tính công nghệ thông tin, hỗ trợ y tế, lập mã và lập hóa đơn y tế, điều dưỡng, quản trị và công nghệ văn phòng, trợ lý luật sư và công nghệ hàn.Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound không phân biệt đối xử dựa trên chủng tộc, sắc tộc, xuất xứ quốc gia, giới tính, tình trạng khuyết tật, tình trạng quân nhân hoặc cựu chiến binh được xuất ngũ danh dự, khuynh hướng tình dục hay tuổi tác. Người sau đây đã được chỉ định để xử lý các vấn đề liên quan đến các chính sách chống phân biệt đối xử: Samantha Dotson, Trưởng phòng Nhân sự, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361. Cao Đẳng Cộng Đồng South Puget Sound sẽ thực hiện các bước để đảm bảo việc thiếu kỹ năng Anh ngữ sẽ không phải là rào cản đối với việc tham gia tất cả chương trình giáo dục hướng nghiệp và giáo dục.

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FEATURED CAREER PATHWAY

PATHWAY TO A COLLEGE PROFESSOR Nickole Rosalez didn’t intend to be SPSCC’s 2020 student commencement speaker. But when she found out English professor Corrie Martin nominated her for the "most changed student," it made her think about submitting her application for student speaker. The nomination meant a lot to Nickole because of how she began her journey at SPSCC. “I started in the High School+ program," Nickole recalled. "It felt so good to finish [high school], I wanted to keep accomplishing things."

After earning her high school diploma, Nickole started working toward her Associate in Arts degree. She took advantage of I-BEST, a program where students build their English and math skills in pre-college level classes while also studying in college level classes.

And, having that support helped her recognize what was possible. Even though she always considered herself a writer, she admits having her professors find value in her writing helped her form the larger goals she’s set for herself and gave her the confidence to pursue them. ■

Her ability to adapt and continue working toward her goals were themes she wove into her commencement speech in June, topics that Nickole knows a thing or two about.

A mother to three grown children over 18, Nickole dropped out of high school when she became a teen mom. In 2018— over two decades after she’d quit high school—she returned to school because her employer encouraged her to attain a high school diploma. Now, at age 39, the self-proclaimed late bloomer knows what she wants to do with the rest of her life.

Nickole is transferring to Saint Martin’s University to study literature and writing and, after that, her plan is to get an advanced degree and become a teacher. Her ultimate goal is for things to come full circle. After she earns her master’s degree, she hopes to return to SPSCC to teach in the ESL and I-BEST programs so she can once again be part of the place that helped her become the person she is today.

“I love SPSCC. Being a student here gave me meaning and a purpose,” she said. Nickole credits finding that purpose through the experiences she had with staff and faculty. “So many people are giving everything they have to see students succeed. It’s the true embodiment of what college should be: people in your corner.”

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ANNUAL JOB OPENINGS IN THE OLYMPIA AREA

WA STATE JOB OUTLOOKS MEDIAN SALARY

$67,880

Source - Career Coach by Emsi: spscc.edu/careercoach

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STEPS TO ENROLL 1

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APPLY

Submit an admissions application online for free.

spscc.edu/start/steps

SET UP EMAIL & PORTAL

Activate your student email and open your mySPSCC portal.

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Take a Guided Self Placement or placement test for English and math, or submit test scores or transcripts to get placed in the correct classes.

Sign up for New Student Advising and Registration—NSAR, a required group advising orientation—to learn about resources, meet advisors, and pick your classes.

Starts Sept. 21 | Online & Hybrid Formats Complete the FAFSA or WASFA ASAP Tuition & Fees Due Sept. 1

FREE MONEY

FOR COLLEGE Introducing the

WASHINGTON College Grant spscc.edu/wa-college-grant 2020-21 TUITION

APPLY BY SEPT. 8

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

spscc.edu/pay-for-college

COMPLETE THE FAFSA OR WASFA The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps you determine what financial awards, grants, and loans you can receive. Do this important step first, and include SPSCC’s school code: 005372.

Get started at fafsa.gov.

Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid, sometimes because of immigration status.

Complete the WASFA at readysetgrad.org/wasfa.

Technology Fee: ABE, Parent Coop, ESL, GED® $10.00 per quarter

Number of Credits

Washington Resident

Non-Washington Resident, US Citizen

Non-Resident, International

1

$113.04

$128

$291.28

5

$565.20

$640

$1,456.40

12

$1,242.28

$1,393.48

$3,039.24

15

$1,410.10

$1,563.70

$3,228.90

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Fill out the FAFSA or WASFA to apply for financial aid (grants and loans) and learn about funding and payment options.

GET REGISTERED

FAST & FLEXIBLE FALL ENROLLMENT

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3 PLAN TO PAY

All Other Students $40.00/quarter (1-9 credits) $50.00/quarter (10+ credits and Running Start students) Student Building Fee: All students $6.00 per credit (all credits)

Matriculation Fee: All students $20.00 per quarter Course Fees: Listed in class schedule if required.

Associated Student Programs Fee: Running Start students $5.00 per credit (up to $50 max.)

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NEW 2-YEAR TRANSFER DEGREE FOR MUSIC STUDENTS

Learn more about the program from our music faculty

SPSCC is proud to introduce the Associate in Music - Direct Transfer Agreement degree beginning in Fall Quarter 2020.

Students with a passion for music have an exciting new opportunity to get started on their music education—closer to home.

SPSCC’s new music transfer degree gives students two years of focused and extensive music education, preparing them to transfer to a four-year university as a junior with an Associate in Music degree.

Students will get a start in a smaller and more focused environment than most universities provide. “The program will let students experience their introductory music classes in a small setting and develop a relationship with their professors and fellow students,” said Cameron May, a music faculty member at SPSCC. The program combines performance ensemble training with private instruction in voice or instrument lessons.

Once it’s safe to resume large in-person gatherings, students will perform in the 500-seat Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts at the end of each quarter.

The intended path for program graduates is to transfer to a university and earn a bachelor’s degree or beyond in music. While

many music graduates go into teaching or performing, there are other career opportunities, such as music producers, music marketers, music therapists, and music technicians.

The program’s impact is expected to extend far beyond the SPSCC campus, causing a ripple effect throughout the Thurston County community. “We have really good K-12 programs in Olympia, but there’s a gap at the higher ed level,” said Jennifer Hermann, Executive Director of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. Hermann anticipates the program raising the musical climate in the South Sound. “We are fortunate to have excellent music education at all levels in our region, and this new development will elevate it,” Hermann continued.

Great community colleges fill gaps in the community and use their focused resources, small class sizes, and affordable tuition to move their students toward a career. And that’s exactly what SPSCC is prepared to do through this two-year degree.

Students enrolling at SPSCC for this degree should select the Arts & Communications Pathway.

Find out more at spscc.edu/arts-comm/music. ■

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