Apply for Admission to Highline

Ready to get started? Use this guide to keep track of your progress in completing the admission steps. If at any point you need help, contact Entry Advising for one-on-one help, every step of the way.

Quarter Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2024 Quarter (Quarter Starts September 23, 2024)
The admission application is open until October 4 for Fall 2024.

Winter 2025 Quarter (Quarter Starts January 6, 2025)
The admission application is open until January 17 for Winter 2025.

Spring 2025 Quarter (Quarter Starts March 31, 2025)
The admission application is open until April 11 for Winter 2025.

If you need to enroll for the quarter after the application has closed, apply for the next available quarter. Then email Admissions and request to update your quarter start.

Ready to Apply?

Follow the Online Admissions Application Form Steps to Apply to Highline College.

See the Student Types below for more information on the process that will work best for you.

Visit the Online Admission Application and click ‘Create an Account’ to get started. Create your username and password, which you will use to log into the application.

If you have a ctcLink account, please use your ctcLink ID number and password to log into the application.

International (F1 Visa) students seeking an I-20 should apply for admission through International Student Programs with the International Students Application.

Log into the Online Admission Application using the username and password you just created or your ctcLink account. Select Highline College from the dropdown menu.

• First Year – For students who are attending college for the first time.
• Reapplying – For students who have attended Highline College previously but have not enrolled in classes in the last year.
• Running Start – For students who are high school students applying for the Running Start program.
• Transfer – For students who attended college before and are transferring in college credits.

Select your Program of Study. If you’re unsure, pick the one that fits best for now. You can change it later. Academic Program options:

• Academic – For students who are seeking a degree.
• Baccalaureate – For students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree that is offered at Highline College.
• Non-Award Seeking – For students who don’t intend to get a degree or certificate.
• Professional Technical – For students who plan to get a degree or certificate in a professional/technical field such as nursing, accounting, and business administration.
• Transitional Studies – For students who are completing coursework at the pre-college level, such as High School Diploma or GED.

Select the term (which quarter) you would like to start.