Opening Week 2025

We’re just days away from kicking off the 2025–26 academic year – starting with Opening Week!

Whether you’re returning after the summer, have been working through it, or are joining us for the first time, we’re excited to come together and set the tone for a fantastic year ahead.

On Thursday, September 18, all campus services will be closed to the public from 8:00am to 1:30pm so that all employees can participate in our annual Convocation.

More information and session titles are available online

Notice: NWEMS on Campus September 8–12

Next week, our campus will welcome back the Western Energy Institute for its second year of their Northwest Electrical Metering School.

Operating in its 71st year, Western Energy Institute’s school curriculum emphasizes the importance of quality technical training in metering, while integrating fresh technological trends and perspectives. This course is designed to support metering apprentices and journeymen in the electric utility industry through expert lectures and hands-on lab training, covering everything from the basics of metering theory to AMI and high-end meter applications.

NWEMS will use space in the following buildings: 1100, 1500, 1700, and 9000.

Please note that we’re expecting a higher volume of visitors on campus throughout the week. 

8/14 UPDATE: Innis Arden Sidewalk Project

This is an update regarding campus road closures and King County Metro closures that will occur due to work along NW Innis Arden Way:

  • Main Gate & Exit Only:
    • Closed: Until further notice.
      • During this closure, the East Gate and West Gate will be open to enter campus.
      • During this closure, the East Gate and West Gate will be open to exit campus. 
    • During this closure, King County Metro buses will not stop on campus. All routes that pick up on campus will be moved to stops on NW Innis Arden Way and Greenwood Ave N.
      • Access the King County Metro route revisions by clicking the following link KCM Schedules and maps
        • Search for your Route # and all service advisories affecting that route will be noted near the top of the page.
    • During this closure, a temporary ADA accessible sidewalk will be placed connecting the existing NW Innis Arden Way sidewalk and the campus sidewalk just inside the Main Gate.

Questions can be directed to Director of Facilities Kim Clark, kclark@shoreline.edu  or Safety & Security, safetyandsecurity@shoreline.edu at any time.

Map of campus with arrows pointing to temporary bus stops.

Leadership Change in Women’s Soccer Program

Rory O’Connor has resigned from his position as Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer program, effective immediately, due to personal reasons.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Coach O’Connor for his dedication and contributions. His leadership and commitment were key in rebuilding our program.

In the interim, Obed Kouassi has been appointed as Head Coach for the 2025–26 season. Coach Kouassi brings a wealth of experience and passion for the game, and we are confident in his ability to guide the team forward.

We wish Coach O’Connor all the best in his future endeavors and look forward to the upcoming season under Coach Kouassi’s leadership

Changes to Financial Aid Service Hours

To allow sufficient time for processing student aid and other vital tasks, the financial aid office is making the following changes to its in-person service hours:

  • Summer Quarter: From Aug. 7 – Aug. 29, the financial aid office will be closed to in-person services from Noon-5pm on Thursdays in addition to the campus closures on Fridays.
  • Fall Quarter: Beginning Sept. 1, the financial aid office will be closed to in-person services on Fridays (phones available 10am to 2pm) throughout fall quarter.

We will continue to monitor emails and voicemails to the financial aid office and will respond to messages within 7-10 business days. 

Students should check their email along with the tasks, message center, and financial aid tiles in ctcLink for updates on their financial aid status.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this peak processing time.