The Seattle Colleges offer several programs that allow students still in high school to learn about, prepare for, or take college courses. Students may find out about and enroll in these programs through their high school counselors. In addition each college offers High School Completion courses and preparation and testing for the General Equivalency Development (GED).

Concurrent High School / College Programs

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High School to College Preparation Programs

Career Link Academy

North	206.934.4573 & 206.934.3743
South	206.934.2286 x 3022
SVI	206.934.4935

The Career Link Academy provides full-time vocational training for youth 16 to 21. Participants work on their academics related to vocational training and transition to college technical programs, or become employable. Support for GED completion is provided, as well as open entry/open exit enrollment. The program features career and education exploration, applied academics, short-term technical skills classes, work-based learning, access to college technical programs and advising/ support services. There is no charge for tuition. MORE >

Educational Talent Search

South

206.934.6474

This program serves 600 students from middle and high school in south and west Seattle. Students explore their options for colleges, universities, training programs and future careers. The program provides academic support, test preparation assistance, personal counseling, academic advising, and cultural activities. ETS provides students with opportunities to visit colleges and offers assistance in applying for college, financial aid and scholarships. MORE >

Upward Bound

North	206.934.3691
South	206.934.6676

Upward Bound, a program funded by the Department of Education, provides high school students with services that support higher academic performance during high school. The goal is to maximize students’ potential for graduation from high school and subsequent college enrollment. The program works closely with students, parents, and the high schools to help guide each student in developing a strong sense of self and in acquiring the tools necessary for a successful college experience.

Upward Bound provides personalized instruction in basic academic skills, science, foreign language, and other arts and academic disciplines; personal counseling; academic advising; social and cultural activities; and assistance in applying to colleges and for financial aid and scholarships.

The program includes spending six weeks on campus at either North or South during the summer for intensive academic and college preparatory activities. North Seattle College hosts 50 high school students from four area high schools: Franklin, Roosevelt, Summit K-12, and Indian Heritage Middle College. South Seattle Colleges hosts 50 high school students with disadvantaged backgrounds from Evergreen High School and Tyee High School. MORE >

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General Educational Development (GED)

Central	206.934.4180
North	206.934.7303
South	206.934.5363

Adults may demonstrate that they have reached an education level equal to a high school diploma by taking the General Educational Development (GED) test. To prepare for this test, the Seattle Colleges offer courses that cover the subjects tested, such as reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. The course also covers the science and social studies skills required to pass the test. The class stresses math for practical problem-solving, English usage, reading comprehension and test-taking skills.

Ability to read at or above eighth grade level or completion of ABE Level 3 is required for students. Students who pass the GED test earn a GED certificate, accepted by colleges, vocational programs, trade unions, and many employers as equivalent to a high school diploma. Contact the college offices for fee information. See page 220 for course descriptions under General Educational Development. MORE >

High School Completion

Central	206.934.5408
North	206.934.7303
South	206.934.5805

High School Completion offers students who have not completed work for a high school diploma the opportunity to earn the diploma through one of two options. The basic requirements for each of these options are listed below, but students planning to work toward a high school diploma should obtain a copy of "Requirements for the High School Diploma” from the Admissions Office for complete information.

According to Washington State Law (WAC 180-51-035): "A student shall have the right to graduate in accordance with the standards in effect for the school of graduation for any year since such student commenced the ninth grade unless more than ten years has passed since such entry. In such case, the student shall have the right to graduate in accordance with the standards in effect for the school of graduation for any year within the last ten years." A fee may be required.

GED test scores may not be substituted for college or high school credits. GED preparation course credits may be approved for this program. Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the SLEP or BEST tests. MORE >

Option A: Standard High School Diploma MORE >

Option B: Associate Degree Conversion Diploma MORE >

About the Tuition Waiver for High School Completion MORE >