North Seattle College (NSC, NSCC, NSC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Seattle Community College was established in 1966 as the part of a public school system. In 1967, an act was passed for establishing college districts and it was planned to set up three campuses in the city of Seattle. In 1970, the North Seattle Community College (NSCC) came into existence. The North Seattle Community College provides education to more than 14,000 students annually. The college provides an ideal background for students aiming to transfer to 4-year colleges or universities. A majority of the North Seattle Community College students take admission in the University of Washington. The North Seattle Community College is located in the Northgate area of Seattle and is a short drive to downtown and the University of Washington.

The North Seattle Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) as a 2-year public college. The North Seattle Community College is known for its excellence in instruction and the breadth of educational choices that it offers.

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Overall Score (about)	Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,331
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	23 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	N/A / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,929

Academics

North Seattle Community College offers transfer/academic degree programs, career training, pre-college programs, Running Start, community education, and international programs. The college transfer programs are aimed at students who want to transfer to 4-year baccalaureate degree programs. The degrees offered include the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate in Business (A.B.), and Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degrees. These transfer degrees are offered in various disciplines such as American Ethnic Studies, Anthropology, Humanities, Biology, Botany, Meteorology, Mathematics, Engineering, Political Science, and Undergraduate Research.

North Seattle Community College also offers the Adult Basic Education program for people who want to improve their basic English and math skills, earn their GED, get better jobs, or continue their education. The college offers many pre-college courses in English, mathematics and human development that help prepare students for college programs. The college also offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) program for non-English speaking people. The college offers non-graded and non-credit continuing education classes for adults who want to update or learn a new skill.

North Seattle Community College offers degrees and certificates in more than 40 disciplines. These include the Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Accounting, Allied Health Sciences, Communication, Business and Media, and Architectural Engineering & Drafting. The certificate programs offered include Legal Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, Early Childhood Education, Broadband Cable, and Electronic Technology.

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Admissions

North Seattle Community College follows an open-door admissions policy and anyone who is 18 years or older, high school graduate or GED recipient can seek admission. Students who are under the age of 18 can also seek admission, and their cases are considered on a course-by-course basis. Prospective students are required to complete an admission application form. Bachelor’s degree holders need to submit official transcripts for demonstrating proof of college-level English and math. Most students seeking admission in degree, certificate or college transfer programs are required to take English and math placement tests to evaluate their English and math skills.

International students are also required to complete the admission form and submit financial statements. Unlike the requirements at many other colleges, international students are not required to submit TOEFL scores to North Seattle Community College. Instead, they are required to appear for the English placement test.

Financial Aid

North Seattle Community College provides financial aid to students to help them meet their academic expenses. The financial aid office provides information on aid eligibility, types of aid, and policies for federal, state, and institutional programs. To apply for financial aid, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. North Seattle Community College recommends a priority deadline of April 30 to apply.

The different types of financial aid offered to students at North Seattle Community College are grants, work-study programs, and scholarships. Different types of federal grants available to eligible students of the North Seattle Community College include the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Students who are Washington residents can also apply for the Washington State Need Grant. North Seattle Community College offers grants such as tuition waivers and the NSCC grants to students.

Students can also apply for work-study programs in which they can seek on-campus and off-campus work-study positions.

Various scholarships are also offered to students. These include the TwinStar Credit Union Higher Education scholarships, Edith Langley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Students, Education Matters scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, and the Seattle Foundation scholarships.

It must be noted that North Seattle Community College does not participate in federal student loan programs such as Direct/FFELP Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans or PLUS Loans. However, students can apply for Perkins loans.

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Students

Student life at North Seattle Community College is rich and vibrant. The Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs department works closely with the students, provides leadership training, and allocates resources for various student clubs and organizations. There is an Art Gallery on the campus where students get the opportunity to exhibit their work. The works of local artists are also exhibited. There is an academic advising facility to help students devise educational plans and assist them in framing a roadmap for their education and career goals. The college also provides counseling services to provide guidance in career exploration. Tutoring facilities are available for students who need guidance beyond classrooms. There is a bookstore on campus operated by Barnes & Noble which houses new and used text books, school supplies, gift items, greeting cards, and other merchandise.

Dining facilities are available for students of the North Seattle Community College at the cafeteria in the College Central Building, Sam ‘N Chips sandwich bar, and the Espresso Lounge.

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North Seattle Community College has a Child Care Center (ASB) to help student parents. The child care center provides care for children between 18 months and 5 years of age. The NSCC Wellness Center is a 44,000 square foot facility featuring a well-equipped strength and cardiovascular conditioning center, an elevated, glass-enclosed track, two conditioning studios, and a large gymnasium for basketball and volleyball.

A popular career training program offered by the North Seattle Community College is its certification course in Watchmaking offered by the Watch Technology Institute (WTI), in partnership with the Swiss American Watchmaker’s Training Alliance (SAWTA). The certificate program is co-sponsored by the Rolex Company and encourages the training of watchmakers in the U.S. This is one of only a few programs in the country affiliated with the SAWTA.

Bibliography

North Seattle Community College. Programs. Web. 1 August 2011.

North Seattle Community College. Financial Aid. Web. 1 August 2011.

North Seattle Community College. North Seattle Community College 2010-2012 Catalog. 2010. Print.

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