Student Welcome Guide 2021-22

WELCOME to SPSCC 2021-22

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What's Inside Campus Safety

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Personal Support

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Academic Support

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Important Dates

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Campus Life

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Health & Wellness

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Campus Maps

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Meet Percy the Kraken Pronouns: They/Them/Their Height: 7 feet

spscc.edu/meet-percy-kraken

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Scan for Percy's Origin Story

Student ID Get your ID at Student Life | Bldg. 27, 2nd Floor spscc.edu/students/IDcards

Cool things to do with your Student ID  Change your preferred name with Student Life in Bldg. 27.  Use it as your library card at the SPSCC Library. access to most SPSCC events, like live  Free

performances and Clipper Athletics games and matches.

Discounts with big brands like FedEx, Glasses USA,  Goodwill, H&M, Reebok, and TOMS. Tech discounts with companies like Amazon, Apple,  AT&T, Hulu, Pandora, Spotify, and Vimeo.  Discounts at many museums, zoos, and aquariums.

You Are On Indigenous Land South Puget Sound Community College sits on the traditional lands of the Medicine Creek Treaty Tribes, which include Squaxin Island and Nisqually Indian tribes. The 1854 treaty ceding these lands is still in dispute. All who are not Salish peoples are visitors here. With this awareness, we pay respect to elders past and present of the Medicine Creek Treaty Tribes and all Native peoples.

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Campus Safety 360-596-5299 | Bldg. 25, Rm. 117 spscc.edu/campus-life/campus-security

COVID-19 Safety – Before coming to campus, visit our webpage for the latest guidelines. spscc.edu/covid-19 Emergency Alerts – Get text or email notifications about campus

emergencies, delays, or closures.

Sign up at spscc.edu/campus-life/campus-security

Campus Security can help you feel safe by:  Walking you to class or your car when it’s dark.  Helping if you get locked out of your car.  Providing resources for sexual assault or domestic violence.

You should immediately report any crime, suspicious circumstance or person, or emergency to Campus Security, or call 911.

Bias & Discrimination Reporting

You deserve to learn on a campus free of bias, harassment, and discrimination. We're here to help if you need support navigating or reporting an incident of bias, harassment, or discrimination.

Getting to Campus Coming by Bus – Intercity Transit makes stops at the Olympia

and Lacey campuses, and is free for all riders. Find bus routes and schedules at intercitytransit.com/bus/routes.

Driving Yourself – Parking is free and no sticker is required.

Campus Maps – Find campus maps at the back of this guide and online at spscc.edu/about/locations/maps

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Personal Support Personal Support Center | Bldg. 22, Rm. 132 spscc.edu/students/personal-support

Childcare & Parent Support | Bldg. 20

Take advantage of on-campus childcare, parent support classes, and other resources for students.

Counseling Services | Bldg. 22

Take time with a professional counselor to discuss what interferes with your ability to achieve your goals.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Center (DEIC) | Bldg. 22

Find a safe, supportive community at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center. Learn about and appreciate diverse identities and experiences.

Financial Resources

From scholarships to financial aid to workforce funding, and more, you have many support options when it comes to paying for college.

Food | Bldg. 27

Get help with food or groceries for you and your family. Start at the SPSCC Food Pantry.

Health & Medical

Find resources to support student healthcare, medical bills, fitness, and referrals for sexual and reproductive health services.

Housing & Basic Needs

Learn about emergency housing, local housing options, and get assistance paying for rent or utilities.

Technology

Find out where you can get access to on campus WiFi, computer labs, printing, or borrow a laptop.

Transportation

Get help with a gas card or car repair, or get information about Thurston County’s free bus system.

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Academic Support Center for Student Success | Bldg. 22 Make an academic support connection early on and find success on the way to finishing your degree.

Access & Disabilities

spscc.edu/students/disability-services

Get support or accommodations for a diagnosed condition based on your needs and classes.

Advising, Career & Transfer Center spscc.edu/advising

Progress toward your future career, or prepare to transfer to a university.

Talk with your Educational & Career Planner often, craft an ed plan, and stay on track.

Bookstore

spscc.bncollege.com

Order textbooks and supplies online, or visit in-person for supplies, snacks, and SPSCC swag.

Library & Computer Lab spscc.edu/library

Take advantage of computers, study rooms, printing, and research resources. Librarians are available to help.

Online Learning Support spscc.edu/ctol

Get help using college technologies, like Canvas, Compass, Zoom, and Office365, through the Center for Teaching & Online Learning (CTOL).

Tutoring & Writing Centers spscc.edu/students/learning

Join the thousands of SPSCC students who visit the tutoring centers for help with math, writing, science, language, and more.

Veterans Center

spscc.edu/students/veterans-office

Connect with other veterans and active military students, families and resources.

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Important Dates Dates can change, so make sure to double check the online calendar. spscc.edu/academic-calendar Fall 2021 Sept. 20 Oct. 1 Oct. 13 Oct. 29 Nov. 2 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 14

First Day of Class Fill Out FAFSA or WASFA for 2022-23 Pathways Day Scholarship Applications Due Register for Next Quarter Last Day of Class Finals Week Begins Textbooks Available for Next Quarter Tuition, Fees & Forms Due for Next Quarter

Winter 2022 Jan. 3 Jan. 25 Feb. 15 March 7 March 15 March 17 March 21

First Day of Class Pathways Day Register for Next Quarter Textbooks Available for Next Quarter Tuition, Fees & Forms Due for Next Quarter Last Day of Class Finals Week Begins

Spring 2022 April 4 April 26 May 9 June 14 June 15 June 25

First Day of Class Pathways Day ctcLink Launches Last Day of Class Finals Week Begins Graduation

plan it out!

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Campus Life Office of Student Life | Bldg. 27 spscc.edu/campus-life Student Clubs & Organizations

The Office of Student Life brings you meaningful opportunities to connect with your peers outside of the classroom. Whether it's supporting club events, off-campus trips, movie screenings, or lectures, we're here to help you make the most out of your time at SPSCC. Join one of the college's clubs, or start your own. Don't miss the Club Fair each quarter!

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Active Minds (mental health advocacy) Chinese Culture Club Environmental and Social Governance Club The Gaming Club Healthcare Careers Club International Students Association

Student Leadership

Represent and serve your peers on the Student Senate (ASB) or Campus Activities Board (CAB).

The Percival Review

SPSCC’s annual award-winning literary arts journal is filled with contributions of writing, art, and music from current students.

The Sounds News

The Sounds is an independently organized news service run by students. soundsnews.com

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Clipper Athletics Clipper Athletics | Bldg. 31 spsccathletics.com Clipper Athletics

Clipper Athletics strives to be the best place for a student-athlete to achieve greatness. Join one of five outstanding teams—men's soccer, women's soccer, CLIPPERS women's volleyball, and men's and women's basketball—or become a fan of #TheClipperNation. Games are livestreamed for fans to enjoy from anywhere!

Also in Bldg. 31, check out the student-funded Health & Wellness Center. spscc.edu/campus-life/health-wellness-center

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Campus Maps

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Automotive/Welding/Central Services Family Education Center/Child Care Minnaert Center for the Arts/ Gallery/Theater

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Center for Student Success/Library/ Student Services

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Social Sciences Administration/Security Lecture Hall

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Student Union/Bookstore/Food Services Center for Transition Studies

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Gymnasium/Health & Wellness Center Natural Sciences Allied Health/Technical Education/ Dental Clinic Natural Sciences

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spscc.edu/about/locations/maps

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Success Amplified.

Earning a degree or certificate is a smart investment in your future.

We've Got Your Back.

There are many resources available to you.

Let us know how we can help you.

Connect With Us.

Follow @SPSCC for events and updates.

spscc.edu South Puget Sound Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The college’s ADA coordinator is the executive human resources officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia WA 98512, 360-596-5360.

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