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1 - Determine Your Admission Process
New, First Year Student
Applicants 18 years or older or those with a high school diploma or equivalent that have not attended a college or university following the summer of their high school graduation (includes those Running Start, IB, AP, and College in the High School credit earned while in high school).
BEdA, ESL, High School Completion
Applicants interested in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and High School Completion.
Bachelor Degree
Applicants that have completed an associate degree or meet the prerequisites for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices.
International Student
Applicants who need a student visa to study in the U.S.
Non-matriculated, non-degree seeking
Applicants not pursuing a degree or certificate need to:
- Apply for admissions (Indicate 'Non-Degree Seeking' when asked intended major area of study on application.)
- Contact Academic Advising to submit unofficial copies of college transcripts
Returning Cascadia Student
Applicants that have previously attended Cascadia, but have not completed their degree program should Schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor.
Running Start (Prospective Student)
Applicants seeking admission into the Running Start program and will have 11th or 12th grade status.
Transfer Student
Applicants seeking a degree, that have attended another college or university.Note: Students that have Running Start, AP/IB credit, and College in the High School credit should apply under 'New, First Year Students.'
Underage Student
Applicants that are 16-17 years old, and not enrolling in the Running Start program.
Veteran
Applicants that are veterans of the United States military services and working with a G.I. Bill®.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
2 - Visit Campus
Learn more about Cascadia by visiting campus. Virtual tour available.
Cascadia College is still operating - we're just doing things differently. Our college has moved services and instruction online to the greatest extent possible. Most classes are online and buildings are closed to the public. You can now access support services and appointments online, and those can be found on our Temporary Resources page. We will update the community on our COVID-19 information page.
3 - Apply for Admission
- All students must apply for admission
- If you are an international student on F1 Visa status, please complete an international application
- If you have previously applied to Cascadia and have a Cascadia student ID number, you do not need to re-apply
Start Date
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: In order to allow new students enough time to complete the application and registration process before the quarter starts, we recommend that students apply by the suggested application submission deadline.
4 - Financing Your Education
Financial Aid
Once you've applied for FAFSA, check your financial aid status in the Financial Aid Portal.
Resources
- College Goal Washington offers events that will walk you through the FAFSA application process. Events offered in January.
Contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@cascadia.edu with any questions.
5 - Placement & Register for Classes
Most courses at Cascadia require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing, and math in order to determine whether or not a student is prepared to succeed in the courses. These assessments are not pass/fail in nature but are tools to assist advisors with appropriate class selection. There are a number of ways to meet course prerequisites depending on whether you are a new, first-time college student or a transfer student with one or more quarters of college experience. Find your pathway below for placement information and the registration process.
If you are uncertain of your situation, or have questions regarding your placement, please contact admissions@cascadia.edu.
Ways to Determine Placement
- ACCUPLACER Placement (recommended only if the above methods do not apply)
- ACCUPLACER Placement (recommended only if the above method does not apply)
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Meet with an Academic Advisor by scheduling an advising appointment.
IMPORTANT: In order for previous college courses to apply towards a Cascadia degree or certificate you must submit official transcripts to and complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form.
6 - Tuition, Orientation, Books, Parking/Bus Pass
Pay Tuition
A new student online system for supporting you from registration through graduation. Learn more at cascadia.edu/ctcLink.
The quarterly tuition deadline is posted in the Academic Calendar. Tuition must be paid in full by the tuition deadline to avoid being dropped from classes.
Pay Online
Log into to ctcLink and pay online (your ctcLink ID Number and password will be required).NOTE: Please do not use Autofill features on your browser at this time, as that can cause incorrect information to be submitted.
Pay by Mail
Send your check payment with your new student ID to:
Cascadia College, Finance Office18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
The mailed payments must be received by the tuition deadline date, not postmarked.
Payment Plan - Student Tuition Payment Plan (STPP)
Plan Details for Winter 2021 Quarter:
- 1st installment (1/3 total tuition and fees) and $10 Enrollment fee are due by January 4th, 2021
- 2nd installment (1/3 of remaining tuition and fees) is due by February 4th, 2021
- 3rd installment (all remaining tuition and fees) is due by March 4th, 2021
Plan Details for Spring 2021 Quarter:
- 1st installment (1/3 total tuition and fees) and $10 Enrollment fee are due by March 29th, 2021
- 2nd installment (1/3 of remaining tuition and fees) is due by April 29th, 2021
- 3rd installment (all remaining tuition and fees) is due by May 29th, 2021.
In order to sign up for the quarterly payment plan please fill out this form:Quarterly Payment Plan.
Visit Paying for College for additional information on tuition prices, estimated college costs, fees, refunds, tax credits, and waivers.
Attend JumpStart Orientation!
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An online opportunity where you will work through your own pace and have opportunities to talk live with current students, faculty, and administrators!
Next orientation date: TBD
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please email admissions@cascadia.edu.
Purchase Your Books
Campus Bookstore
*To ensure public health, all course materials purchases are online only University Bookstore course materials department will be closed to the public.
For more information, visit: ubookstore.com/student
Online Sites Selling Textbooks
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Use the textbook's ISBN number found in the quarterly class schedule to purchase your books
Commuting
- Aero & AeroX packages
- Detroit Integrated Powertrain
- Elite exterior appearance package
- Elite cockpit interior package
- Battery Powered HVAC System
- Hendrickson AIRTEK front suspension
- Wabco and Bendix™ air disc brakes for steer and drive axles
- Wide-base single wheel and tire options
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Qualcomm pre-wire packages
- PeopleNet pre-wire packages
- LifeGuard RollTek®driver and passenger rollover restraint and seat mounted airbag system
- Driver’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) steering wheel airbag
- Bendix BlindSpotter side object detection system
- Factory installed TriPac™ Auxiliary Power Unit powered by Thermo King
- Bluetooth radios
- Heated hood mounted mirrors
- Wabco ECAS
- 14.5” Hendrickson Aero Clad Aluminum Bumper
- 12”, 20”, 24” side extenders with side extender seals
- Optimized roof fairing deflector
- Front wheel well closeouts
- Optimized drive wheel fairings
- Enhanced chassis fairing skirts
- Aerodynamic Height Control
- Aerodynamic Height Control
- MICHELIN® X® LINE ENERGY DRIVE + tires
Elite lounge package
- Murphy bed
- Dinette table
- Two seats with seatbelts
- Flat screen TV mount
- 1,500 watt inverter or inverter pre-wire
Detroit Suite of Safety Systems
- Driver facing camera
- Side Guard Assist
- Active Lane Assist which includes Lane Departure Protection and Lane Keep Assist