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Areas of Study A place to excel Funding options Learning options A place for success Facts and figures Our students Student Life Campus involvement Clipper Athletics A look at Olympia Next steps
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 following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance inquiries: Chief Human Resources Officer, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98512, 360-596-5361. SPSCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access Services Office at 360-596-5457.
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Areas of Study Arts and Communications Art ● Communication Studies ● Drama ● English ● Film ● Music ● Philosophy ●
Automotive, Welding, and Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing ● ● Automotive Technology ● ● Welding Technology ● ●
Business, Finance, and Office Administration
Accounting ● ● Business ● Business Administration ● ● ● Economics ● Entrepreneurship ● Financial Services ● Office Administration ● ● ● Human Resources ●
Cultural Studies Anthropology ● Geography ● History ● Humanities ● International/Intercultural Studies ● World Languages ●
Food, Beverage Arts, and Hospitality Baking & Pastry Arts ● Culinary Arts ● ● Craft Brewing & Distilling ●
Government, Public, and Non-Profit Administration
Criminal Justice ● Pre-Law ● Paralegal ● ● Political Science ●
Healthcare
Allied Health ● ● ● Dental Assisting Technology ● ● Medical Assisting ● Medical Billing & Coding ● Pre-Medicine ● Naturopathic Medicine ● Nursing ● ● Nutrition ● Phlebotomy ● Physical Therapy ● Pre-Veterinary Medicine ●
Information Technology
CAD/BIM ● ● ● Computer Network Administration ● ● Computer Programming ● ● Computer Science ● Database Management ● ● Information Technology Support ● ●
Science, Engineering, and Math Architecture ● Astronomy ● Biology ● Botany ● Chemistry ● Earth Science ● Engineering ● Environmental Science ● Geology ● Math ● Oceanography ● Physics ●
Social Services and Education Early Childhood Education ● ● ● Education ● Physical Education ● Psychology ● Sociology ● Social Work ●
Pre-College & ESL Adult Basic Education English as a Second Language (ESL) GED High School 21+ (HS Completion) I-BEST
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YOUR PATHWAY: HERE TO CAREER Certificate
Applied Degree
Transfer Degree
AAS**
AA/AS* Bachelor’s Degree
Career ● Certificate options ● **AAS: Associate in Applied Science ● *AA: Associate in Arts (transfer degree) *AS: Associate in Science (transfer degree)
Areas, degrees, and certificates are subject to change.
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A place to explore and excel in academics Transfer to 4-year colleges Complete 90 credits here, then transfer to a 4-year school in Washington as a junior with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree.
40%
72%
COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
of all bachelor’s grads from public universities in WA start at a
of AA grads who transfer to universities earn a
(compared to 56% that start at a 4-year)
Graduates that are going places... 6% Other WA Public Institutions 12% Other Private Institutions
16% UW 2% PLU 1% Seattle University
14% The Evergreen State College 10% Saint Martin’s University
11% Out of State Public Institutions 3% Western Governors University
8% WSU 7% CWU 4% EWU
Based on DTA graduates who transferred in 2015-16
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$39,014
An affordable choice ANNUAL TUITION Based on 2015-16 tuition COSTS
(2015-16)
$8,766 $39,014 $3,957
Private, 4-year college/university Public, 4-year college/university SPSCC
$9.9 MILLION
$8,766
Private, college/university total 4-year financial assistance Public, 4-year college/university awarded in 2015-16
$3,957
SPSCC
“The Foundation has given me a push, a push back onto my path, even when I had started to lose my way. I was given motivation again: the motivation to continue forward with my education.� Ryan Patterson, Scholarship Reception speaker and Recipient, Donald V. Rhodes Scholarship in Business Studies
Ryan Patterson The SPSCC Foundation provides scholarships and special funding for life circumstances, awarding $400,000+ in scholarships, emergency need funds, and classroom tools and supplies.
FOUNDATION
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SPSCC takes paying for college seriously Our students take advantage of a variety of funding sources with the support of Student Financial Services: FAFSA (Grants and Loans) Foundation Scholarships College Bound Scholarship External Scholarships
Veterans and Military Benefits Workforce Transitions Work Study WASFA
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A flexible piece of your busy life “I wouldn’t have been able to go to school during the day but SPSCC provided me the opportunity to keep my full-time job and attend school online and in the evenings.” Jayda Williams, Senior Financial Coordinator, DSHS Associate of Arts DTA ‘14
Two campus locations and online and hybrid classes mean that we’re always close to home
Olympia campus
Online classes
Lacey campus
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A place to advance your success ⊳ The go-to place for the info you need
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Meet others like you in a safe, hate-free space
Veteran ⊲ & active military resources available
Learning Support Services (LSS)
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The Center for Student Success Building 22 at the Olympia Campus provides a multitude of resources to support your academic and personal needs.
Tutors available ⊲ in all subject areas in LSS
⊳ Flexible spaces to study and create
▲ Educational planners & advisors keep you on track to #proud2Bspscc
Alan-Michael Alston
The financial aid program coordinator and dance club advisor ensures students don’t fall through the cracks when finding ways to pay for college.
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ENROLLMENT
GENDER 52.6%
AVG. AGE
38.8%
28
58%
Total: 6,041 Running Start: 1,035 International: 123
HAVE FAMILIES
Unreported 8.6%
WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
22:1
Student to Faculty Ratio ETHNICITY
2.7%
7.6%
African American
54%
11.4%
1.7%
6.7%
1.4%
14.5%
Caucasian
Hispanic
International
Multi-racial
Native American
Unknown
DEGREES & CERTS
OUTCOMES
AFTER SPSCC where do our students plan to go?
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46% transfer to a 4-year school
33% 9% 12% enter the workforce
earn basic skills
other
A competitive community college
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A place where feeling included matters
South Puget Sound Community College fosters inclusiveness at our campuses, honors diversity, and encourages compassion for individual expression. We promote all of this and more through opportunities like: Artist & Lecture Series Cultural and identity clubs ESL Students Bring You The World
FIRE Summit Latinx night Queer I Am
Neesha Patel
The 2016 Evergreen Teacher Excellence Award winner inspires students in math and accessible learning methods.
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Nhan Hoang “I take advantage of my college experiences in order to gain the skills I need for the life I want. I am Nhan, living in social justice, pledging to love who I am, speaking up for myself, and helping others be successful together.” Nhan Hoang, Marketing Intern, United Way of Pierce County Associate of Business DTA ‘14
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A place to grow Future welder ⊲ #Sailandprevail
Experience culture through clubs and events
Free tix to Sherman Alexie on campus!? ⊳
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Free bus pass! ⊲ No parking, no problem.
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⊳ Undergraduate research opportunities
▲ Just an average hands-on day for an art student
Make music in ⊲ groups, clubs, or class
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Get involved in student leadership, clubs, events, and more
Being on campus isn’t all about being in the classroom. Campus is where you find a place that feels like a second home, with opportunities like: Campus activities Cinco de Mayo celebration Group trips International celebration
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Pacific Island luau SPSCC prom Student government The Big Event
A place for you to be you
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A place to become a fan
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#TheClipperNation ⊳
Another W in the books for @NWACsports west champs Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball
▲ Scholarships available for qualified athletes
The 2017 NWAC West Region Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year also supports all students as an educational planner on campus.
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A look at Olympia and beyond Population: 265,851 Jan. avg. temp: 44
July avg. temp: 74
Source: Weather Underground
Under an hour away:
Olympia
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Hiking & Camping Skiing & Snowboarding Pacific Ocean Beaches 2 National Parks Seattle Sports Teams
Must-see spots: Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Downtown Shopping Olympia Farmer’s Market Percival Landing State Capitol Tumwater Falls Park
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The next move is yours Become a student in
5 SIMPLE STEPS
1. APPLY/REAPPLY spscc.edu/start APPLY online or in person, Bldg. 22 (Olympia Campus) or Bldg. 1 (Lacey Campus) at the One Stop desk. There is no application fee.
3. DETERMINE FUNDING spscc.edu/pay-for-college Fill out the FAFSA to request the money you need to attend college at SPSCC. Check your Financial Aid Portal to find out what’s missing in your financial aid application. Consider applying for scholarships—it’s free money, after all!
2. GET CONNECTED spscc.edu/getconnected Activate your new @spscc.edu email account. Use that email address as your login to computers around campus and to access the student portal and Office 365.
4. ASSESS YOUR SKILLS spscc.edu/students/testing In order to get into classes, an evaluation of your skills is needed. You can do this through placement testing or transcript review.
5. ATTEND ADVISING & REGISTRATION spscc.edu/start/registration As a new student, you must attend a New Student Advising & Registration (NSAR) session to help you get the most out of your college experience and secure the classes you need. Sign up early as dates (and classes) fill fast!
PAY TUITION & FEES spscc.edu/pay-for-college Missing the tuition due date can mean missing out on the classes you want— even if you're already registered. Make payments online or set up a payment plan.
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GET HELP spscc.edu/visit Attend an Admissions Information Session at either campus location to get an overview of the steps and tools you need to become a successful student. One-on-one appointments and campus tours also available!
Key Campus Contacts Admissions/Outreach
spscc.edu/start/admissions-team 360-596-5440
Assessment
spscc.edu/students/testing
360-596-5770
Financial Aid
spscc.edu/pay-for-college
360-596-5241
IT Help Desk
spscc.edu/it-help-center
360-596-5544
Running Start
spscc.edu/apply/runningstart
360-596-5241
General
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360-596-5200
Photography Acknowledgment: Sara Gettys Shanna Paxton Photography Aaron Managhan, Arno Matz, Atria Wulf, Charlie Kirry, Olympic Photo Group, Victoria Olson OPR 06/17 nk 15,000
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