About Shoreline

The College

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Established in 1964, Shoreline Community College offers excellent academic, professional-technical, and workforce training programs to meet the lifelong learning needs of its community. Dedicated faculty and staff are committed to the educational success of all students.

Located 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline Community College is one of the most strikingly beautiful college campuses in Washington State. Our grounds once served as a special place for the Duwamish Tribe to gather traditional foods in ways that increased the bounty of the land. Nestled among native evergreens, our campus is a brilliant sea of colors during spring, summer, and fall, when many flowering plants are in bloom. The scenic surrounding area is nationally known for its recreational and cultural opportunities, which richly complement academic life.

Twenty-six buildings constitute the 83-acre campus. These include an award-winning automotive training center, a visual arts building, computer centers, laboratories, a student center, a theater, a well-equipped gymnasium that includes a fitness center, a childcare center, and the Ray W. Howard Library/Technology Center.

Shoreline Community College operates under the regulations of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and are governed by the Board of Trustees of Shoreline Community College, District Number Seven. The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of College Trustees.

Accreditation

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Shoreline Community College is a member institution of and accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation by the NWCCU means a college or university has been evaluated by experts and meets or exceeds standards for institutional quality. An accredited college or university has the resources to achieve its educational goals through appropriate programs, is effectively doing so, and demonstrates the capability to continue doing so in the future. Accreditation also ensures institutional integrity.

Accreditation by the NWCCU is not partial but applies to Shoreline Community College as a whole. It is not a guarantee of every course or program offered or the competence of individual graduates. Instead, it means the College as a whole provides good quality education and opportunities for students.

Questions about the accreditation status of Shoreline Community College can be directed to the College’s administrative staff or the NWCCU.

Additionally, the following programs at Shoreline Community College receive accreditation from individual programmatic accrediting agencies. 

• Our Automotive Program is accredited by the National Automobile Technicians Education Foundation.
• Our Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Our Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
• Our Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
• Our Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Academic Calendar

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Shoreline Community College operates on a year-round academic calendar comprised of three 11-week quarters during fall, winter, and spring, and one 8-week quarter during the summer.

We publish a schedule of all classes offered within a quarter, which includes the dates, times, and locations, about two weeks before the start of enrollment. Classes are generally offered on weekdays during the daytime but may also be offered in the evenings and on weekends.

Community Standard

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Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion and strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued.

We do not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.

Non-Discrimination

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Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants. We do not allow discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

We are committed to fostering a work and educational environment of mutual respect and professionalism free of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying. We are also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

• Students: contact Student Accessibility Services at (206) 546-4545 or sas@shoreline.edu to request disability accommodations.
• Current Employees (& Job Applicants): contact Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu to request disability accommodations.

English Language Proficiency

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Shoreline Community College is committed to ensuring that limited proficiency in the English Language will not be a barrier to admission and participation in our professional-technical programs. 

Compliance Inquiries and Contacts

Questions about compliance and/or grievance procedures can be directed to the following people.

Mission

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Shoreline Community College offers accessible, high-quality education and workforce training that empowers students for success. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity, and community engagement, we foster an educational environment that contributes to the enrichment of both our local and global communities. 

Vision

Shoreline Communities College envisions a future: 

• where every student has equitable access to an affordable, transformative education.
• where lived experiences do not predict success.
• where the diversity of student experiences enriches us all.

Values

• Diversity and Inclusion: create an inclusive environment for students and staff that values every individual’s unique perspective and contribution. 

• Student-Centered: place students at the heart of our actions, prioritizing their needs, aspirations, and well-being in all aspects of the college experience. 

• Community Engagement: foster collaboration within our wider community to collectively address needs and enhance the overall well-being of our region. 

• Quality Education: provide an equitable learning environment and a commitment to teaching excellence that ensures our students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success in their careers and as global citizens. 

• Accessibility and Affordability: remove obstacles and provide essential resources to support students along their educational journey. 

Equity Statement

Shoreline Community College is committed to establishing a truly inclusive community, and we recognize the profound significance of striving toward equity in education. Equity work compels us to lead from an anti-racist framework, fostering a more supportive and fairer environment. This approach in centering anti-racism benefits all members of the community regardless of their background, as doing so seeks to remove barriers for everyone. 

Shoreline Community College recognizes that historical and current structural barriers, deeply rooted in racism and inequality, have long hindered the success of students from underserved backgrounds. We are also dedicated to continuously acknowledging the diversity of our community and the intersections of our physical and mental abilities and our identities which include but are not limited to racial, economic, sexual, and linguistic backgrounds. Our dedication extends to breaking down any barriers that may adversely affect our community members because of any marginalized intersectionality. 

We acknowledge that our journey toward equity is ongoing. We embrace the challenge of supporting each other toward becoming an equity-intentional institution by leveraging measurable outcomes from the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan to create a culture that fosters retention and reduces opportunity gaps in student success. This approach intentionally aligns our vision with that of the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). 

Our approach towards equity is dynamic, evolving with the needs of our diverse campus, including students, faculty, and staff. We understand that to truly embrace anti-racist principles, our actions must be bold and transformative. We commit to not just speaking about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, but to living these values through decisive and impactful actions. Our dedication goes beyond mere acknowledgment of inequities in our current structure; we are committed to being a catalyst for radical change and holding ourselves accountable. 

Strategic Plan

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Shoreline Community College’s current Equity-Centered Strategic Plan was adopted by its Board of Trustees in February 2024 to define and outline the vision, mission, and values that will guide the College for the years to come. It is organized into six overarching categories with several corresponding goals organized by the year in which they will be completed.

Goal A: Student Success and Academic Excellence: create the condition for success for all students through high-quality, innovative, student-centered transfer and professional technical programs. 

Goal B: Student Support Services: provide comprehensive student support services. 

Goal C: Organizational Development, Systems, and Processes: strengthen the college’s organizational culture and create an inclusive and equitable work environment. 

Goal D: Facilities and Technology: provide a welcoming environment with campus-wide accessibility for all students and employees. 

Goal E: Community Connections, Partnerships, and Collaboration: build and sustain community and business partnerships. 

Goal F: Enrollment Management and Fiscal Stability: foster the conditions for long-term financial stability and resilience through forecasting, effective enrollment management, revenue enhancement, and revenue diversification opportunities.