Become a Student - High School Diploma, GED, Pre-College

Apply for Admission Online

All new students must apply for admission before making any type of advising appointment. Fill out the online application and get your ctcLink ID number! If you have not attended EvCC in the past two quarters, you will need to apply again. Please make sure to enter the name of your program on the application (GED, High School Completion, HS+, etc). You MUST HAVE a ctcLink ID number to sign up for Advising. Please allow 5-10 business days for processing.

Submit Transcript

If you would like to earn your high school diploma, please submit your high school transcript. You can email an unofficial copy to hsc@everettcc.edu or mail an official copy to Everett Community College: ATTN: HSC Program, 2000 Tower St., Everett, WA 98201. You will need an official copy before receiving your diploma. 
The GED is a test. We have classes you can take to prepare for it if you are worried you won't pass. PLEASE SKIP  this step if you just want to take classes to prepare for your GED.

Advising/Orientation

Summer quarter orientations will open for booking on June 3 at 9am, first come first served. You must come in-person to sign up. Appointments will not be available to book online. We will be located in the Jackson Center, please click here to view a map of the campus. There will only be 100 appointments available so it is recommended you show up early. Please bring your photo ID. This is for Summer quarter ONLY. Fall dates will be announced at a later date.

Orientation and advising is mandatory for all new students or students returning from more than 2 quarters (6 months) ago. Summer quarter advising will open for scheduling June 3 at 9am, first come first served. Please make sure you have a student ID (ctcLink) before booking an appointment (see step 1). You must complete orientation before registering for classes. Orientations will take 3 hours and will be in-person only. Please be prepared to stay for the entire time. We will be unable to provide childcare during the appointment. Please do not bring children/family/guests. Summer quarter classes begin July 1. 

If you have been an EvCC student within the last 6 months, registration for Summer quarter will open on May 28. The last day to register for Summer quarter classes online by yourself via ctcLink without instructor permission is June 30. If you need assistance, please come to our office by 3pm on June 27. Please be aware that classes fill up fast and may not be available the longer you wait to register. Please view the ctcLink guides for assistance. Summer quarter classes will begin on July 1. 

High School Completion Advising Appointment

Orientation

If you are completing your high school diploma, GED, or taking any pre-college classes, you are required to complete your orientation online or sign up for an in-person orientation. 

Please allow 2-3 business days for processing after you complete orientation. You will receive an email when your record is updated. 

Register & Pay

Once you have selected your classes, be sure to register and pay for your classes on ctcLink. 

Questions? Contact the Transitional Studies department at 425-388-9291 or Transitional@everettcc.edu for questions about the GED Program or hsc@everettcc.edu if you have questions about High School Completion.

More Information

Need books or supplies?
Buy or rent your books for class online or in person at the EvCC Bookstore.

Need a bus pass or parking permit?
See information about parking and ORCA bus passes.

Need an accommodation for a disability?
Contact the Center for Disability Services at 425-388-9272.

Need childcare?
Visit EvCC's Early Learning Center in Everett for children ages 1-5.