South Puget Sound Community College is located on the ancestral lands of the Steh-Chass band of the Squaxin Island Tribe and Nisqually Indian Tribe, who have long been stewards of the region’s waters, plants, and animals. The southernmost point of the Salish Sea, these lands were—and still are—a place of gathering, trade, and community for many Coast Salish peoples. We recognize that all who are not Salish peoples are visitors here. We commit to join these peoples to share their history, build relationships, increase representation, and restore the living world around us.
On the cover Percy the Kraken (Meet them on page 24)
DREAMS AMPLIFIED FIND THE PATHWAY TO YOUR DREAM CAREER.
SPSCC helps you take classes related to your interests, earn your degree faster, and graduate.
Arts & Communications
Art ♦
Communication Studies ♦
Drama ♦
English ♦
Film ♦
Music ♦
Philosophy ♦
Automotive, Welding & Machining
Automotive Technology ▲ ■
Machining Technologies ▲ ■
Welding Technology ▲ ■
Business, Finance &
Office Administration
Accounting ▲ ■
Business ♦
Business Administration ▲ ■
Economics ♦
Entrepreneurship ▲
Office Technology & Administration ▲ ■
Cultural Studies
Anthropology ♦
History ♦
Humanities ● ♦
International/Intercultural Studies ♦
Languages ♦
Food, Beverage Arts & Hospitality
Baking & Pastry Arts ▲
Craft Brewing & Distilling ■
Culinary Arts ▲ ■
Government, Public &
Non-Profit Administration
Criminal Justice ♦
pre-Law ♦
Paralegal ▲ ■
Political Science ♦
Pathways, degrees, and certificates are subject to change.
▲ Certificate
■ AAS: Associate in Applied Science
♦ AA: Associate in Arts (transfer degree)
AS: Associate in Science (transfer degree)
● BS: Bachelor of Science
Healthcare
Allied Health ▲ ■ ♦
Dental Assisting ▲ ■
Medical Assisting ■
Medical Coding & Billing ▲
pre-Medicine ♦
Naturopathic Medicine ♦
Nursing ■ ♦
Nutrition ♦
Physical Therapy ♦
pre-Veterinary Medicine ♦
Information Technology
Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Technology ■
Computer Science ♦ ●
Cybersecurity & Network Administration ▲ ■ ♦
Information Technology Computer Support ▲ ■
Software Development ■ ♦
Science, Engineering & Math
Astronomy ♦
Biology ♦
Botany ♦
Chemistry ♦
Earth Science ♦
Engineering ♦
Environmental Science ♦
Math ♦
Oceanography ♦
Physics ♦
Social Services & Education
Early Childhood Education ▲ ■ ♦
Education ♦
Parent Education ▲
Psychology ♦
Sociology ♦
Social Work ●
Pre-College & ESOL
Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), High School
Completion (High School+, GED®), I-BEST
Students Phone Pyae Sone and Tianmei Weng visit the Western Washington University campus.
FUTURES AMPLIFIED
EARN A DEGREE THAT TRANSFERS TO A UNIVERSITY.
Transfer degrees set you up to transfer smoothly to 4-year university in Washington where you’ll start with junior status.
38% of all bachelor’s grads from public universities in WA start at a community or technical college.
63% of SPSCC students plan to earn a transfer degree.
$6,000 per year in tuition during their two years at SPSCC. Transfer degree students save over
SPSCC STUDENTS TRANSFER TO:
Transfer to Our Partner Schools!
Transfer with confidence to The Evergreen State College (TESC) through their Guaranteed Admission program, available for Applied Business, Health Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.
You’ll get a personalized transfer plan and one-on-one support from a dedicated TESC Academic Advisor.
A UW-T Transfer Advisor is available at SPSCC’s Olympia Campus two days a week.
You’ll get one-on-one guidance and a custom transfer plan to help you transition smoothly into a UW-T degree program.
If you’re in your first four quarters at SPSCC, you can lock in your future at Washington State University - Vancouver through their Assured Admissions program.
Choose from any undergraduate degree offered at WSU-V and receive a personalized transfer plan from a dedicated WSU advisor.
Get Your Bachelor’s Degree at SPSCC!
SPSCC’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program offers smaller class sizes compared to other universities and colleges. It features a hybrid schedule, knowledgeable instructors with strong skills and experience, industry-relevant technology, project-based hands-on labs, and affordable tuition and fees.
Computer Science bachelor’s degree student
Jordan McNair
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Technology student Angelo Manalo collecting land survey data.
AMPLIFIED CAREERS TRAIN FOR THE WORKFORCE YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Professional Technical degrees and certificates are typically earned in 1-2 years and prepare you to enter the workforce after graduation.
Accounting
Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technology
Automotive Technology
Baking & Pastry Arts
Business Administration
Computer Science
Craft Brewing & Distilling
Culinary Arts
Cybersecurity & Network Administration
Dental Assisting
Early Childhood Education
Information Systems
Information Technology Support
Machining Technologies
Medical Assisting
Medical Coding & Billing
Nursing
Office Technology & Administration
Paralegal
Software Development
Welding Technology
Workforce Transition Funding is Available
Programs like WorkFirst and Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) provide financial support to connect you with a path into an in-demand, high wage career.
More than
79% of Professional Techical grads ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 1 YEAR of leaving SPSCC
4 OUT OF 5 GRADS are employed and EARNING $50,000 (median) WITHIN 1 YEAR
2025-26 Annual Tuition Costs
Private, 4-year university
Public, 4-year college or university
SPSCC
$16 in aid and scholarships went to students in 2023-24
Private, 4-year university
MILLION
Public, 4-year college or university
Average Financial Assistance Package (Room & board not included)
SPSCC
$5,834
Running Start students like Alivia Johnson attend SPSCC tuition-free, saving $10,000 or more toward a bachelor’s degree.
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?
FAFSA and WASFA
Complete the FAFSA or WASFA as soon as you’re thinking about college. These free financial aid forms take about 20 minutes to complete and are critical to getting you grants and funding to pay for college.
Scholarships
Did you know that scholarships and grants don’t need to be paid back?
Over 800 scholarships are awarded each year by the SPSCC Foundation. In one simple application, you’ll be matched to scholarship awards ranging from $500 to $3,000.
Veterans and Military Benefits
Veterans, spouses, and dependents can access VA education benefits.
Washington College Grant
In Washington state, eligible students can attend college tuition-free or receive a partial award. You must complete the FAFSA or WASFA to qualify.
Workforce Transitions
Get financial support to help connect you to a path into an in-demand, high wage career.
Work Study & Campus Jobs
Complete the FAFSA or WASFA to get Work Study awards, where you work on- or off-campus to support your college funding. Any student can apply for other campus jobs, so you can work where you learn and build your resume
AMPLIFYING BELONGING
WE SEE YOU. WE HEAR YOU. WE’RE WITH YOU.
Join IGNITE to connect to a community committed to helping you succeed!
In the IGNITE community, you will have access to an educational planner, a peer mentor, laptop and textbook lending, early registration to classes, and more.
Aleena Alam (left) and Jeremiah Lewis (right).
CHOOSE SUCCESS STUDENTS LIKE YOU CHOOSE SPSCC.
Over students
8,000 attend each year
42% of students attend part-time
30% of students are in hIgh school
Running Start
19% of students study in Professional Technical programs
19% of students focus on basic skills like ESOL and high school diploma
LEARNING SUPPORTS SERVICES THAT SUPPORT YOUR DRIVE FOR SUCCESS.
The Center for Student Success
Building 22 at the Olympia Campus is your central hub for all of your academic resources.
Admissions & Outreach
Assessment
Computer Labs
Disability Access Services
Educational & Career Planners
Financial Aid
Library & Study Rooms
One Stop
Tutoring & Learning Support
Veterans & Family Support
Welcome Center
Students like Wayne Rankin and Isaiah Poree (right), and thousands of others have visited the free tutors in Learning Support Services’ writing, math, and science centers.
CARING AMPLIFIED GETTING YOU SUPPORT WHEN
YOU NEED IT.
Personal Support
SPSCC can help you get connected with both college and community support resources.
Most services and supports are free to SPSCC students.
Financial Resources
Food, Housing & Basic Needs
Mental Health Counseling
Parent Support & Childcare
Technology
Transportation
Student Hogan McCale and Mya Leo in Student Life (Bldg. 27).
Fresh and frozen foods are available for free to all students at the SPSCC Food Pantry in Building 27. Student Seri Lee.
Students like Vy Tran have access to the fitness center, gyms, and hang out spaces in the Health & Wellnes Center (Building 31).
AMPLIFIED SPACES FANTASTIC FACILITIES. FLEXIBLE
OPTIONS.
OLYMPIA CAMPUS LACEY CAMPUS
At our biggest campus, you’ll find student services, the Library, student life events, food, coffee, athletics, and the gym.
Take classes in CNC machining, building modeling, surveying, and more. The Lacey Campus is easy to access by bus or car.
HEALTHCARE CENTER BREWING CENTER
Our health education programs, like nursing and medical assisting, are found at the Dr. Angela J. Bowen Center for Health Education.
Located in Tumwater’s Craft District, our Craft Brewing & Distilling Center houses classrooms, labs, a production space, and a tasting room.
ONLINE & EVENING STUDIES
Thousands of students, like Rahat Kutbidinov, take advantage of flexible online, evening, and weekend courses.
EXPERIENCES AMPLIFIED FUN, FRIENDS, AND LASTING MEMORIES.
The Office of Student Life hosts many opportunities for you to connect with others and build a community of your own.
Events
Clubs
Student Leadership
Field Trips
Volunteer Days
Sports Tailgates
Students enjoy fun, food, and games at The Big Event year-end carnival.
MEET OUR MASCOT GET TO KNOW PERCY
THE KRAKEN.
The Origin of Percy the Kraken
Born in the midst of the rumbling, roaring deep sea volcanoes of the Ring of Fire, Percy the Kraken began their life far beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Percy quickly grew restless from the noise and chaos and was eager to see the world above the waves. Percy rose through the murky waters of the Salish Sea and eventually made their home in the secluded, shallow waters of Percival Creek. Percy came upon the Clippers: a group of people working hard to achieve success through education. After many hours spent observing these mysterious Clippers, Percy decided that instead of making a meal of the Clippers, they wanted to make them allies.
More About Percy
Pronouns
They / Them
Height
7 feet
Strengths
Camouflage, limb regeneration, and the ability to give seven hugs at once.
Drink of Choice
Percy is the (un)official taste tester of SPSCC’s Craft Brewing & Distilling program and is a fan of anything they make!
Favorite Book
Percy cannot put down Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne.
Kraken Hygiene
Percy stops by the SPSCC Dental Clinic for their teeth cleaning and supplies every six months.
Students Seri Lee and Mya Leo with Percy the Kraken.
Men’s basketball player Cameron Lawson goes in for a dunk during a game against the Seattle Mountaineers.
AMPLIFIED ATHLETES
CRANK IT UP WITH THE CLIPPERS.
Amp Up Your Collegiate Experience by Becoming a Clipper Athlete!
Athletics
Clipper Athletics’ award-winning coaches and student-athletes play in the Northwest Athletic Conference.
Women’s Golf
Men’s Golf
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
eSports
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Volleyball
The Clipper eSports team provides student-athletes opportunities to develop professional career pathways through education, coaching, practice, and competitive play.
the 2025 SPSCC Invitational Tournament.
Women’s golfer Emilee Anderson hits a shot from the fairway during
Become a Fan of #TheClipperNation
Show your support for Clipper Athletics! Whether you are packing the Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Gymnasium to cheer on our basketball and volleyball teams or enjoying the great outdoors to support our soccer squads, you can be a part of the heart-pounding action of Clipper Athletics! Cheering on our Clips from afar? Be sure to stream the games live through the NWAC Sports Network and check us out on social media for updates
@spsccathletics
@spscc_athletics
facebook.com/spsccathletics
WELCOME HOME WE LOVE OLYMPIA AND YOU WILL, TOO.
OLYMPIA
45 January 302,912
Thurston County Population
July
Weather
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Take a nature hike at Tolmie State Park, paddle board off Percival Landing, shop downtown or at The Olympia Farmer’s Market, and tour the State Capitol. These must-see spots burst with Olympia culture.
The city of Seattle, ocean beaches, and mountain adventures are just about one hour away.
Seattle & Tacoma Sports Teams
Hiking & Camping
Skiing & Snowboarding
Pacific Ocean Beaches Two National Parks
Submit a free admissions application online and fill out the FAFSA or WASFA.
When your application has been processed, you’ll receive an acceptance email with your ctcLink ID. Use your ctcLink ID to activate your two student accounts: your ctcLink account and your ClipperID.
Take a Guided Self Placement for English and math or submit test scores or transcripts to get placed in the correct classes.
Fill out the FAFSA or WASFA to apply for financial aid (grants and loans) and learn about funding and payment options.
Complete New Student Orientation in-person or online. You’ll learn about campus resources and advisors, pick your Pathway, and register for classes.
