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national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or genetic information. All Cascadia materials are available in
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General Admissions Eligibility
Adult members of the community 18 years or older, or those with a high school diploma or GED, are
eligible to enroll in courses at Cascadia College.
Underage Admissions Exception
Cascadia College does not wish to duplicate or replace the functions of local high schools. However, high
school students may request special admission to take specific courses at the college on a quarterly basis.
Underage students ( 9
th
-12
th
grade level status) who are not Running Start students may enroll under
exceptional circumstances. Students seeking enrollment as an underage student on a long term basis
should explore admissions through our Running Start Program.
NOTE: If you are a Running Start Student trying to enroll for summer class, contact the Running
Start Office and notify that you are enrolled as a Running Start student who would like to enroll for the
summer. You do not have to complete Underage Admissions. The summer tuition is on your own and
due by the tuition deadline. If you register after the tuition deadline, tuition is due within one business
day of registration.
To qualify for an exception to Cascadia’s general admission requirements as an underage student, the
following steps must be completed:
1. Complete Cascadia’s application for admission.
2. Determine placement. Students must demonstrate academic preparedness for college-level
work by placing into English 101 with a score above 86 in both Reading and Sentence Skills
(formerly known as Writing).
If you are taking the Accuplacer Placement, visit our placement page
and click on
Accuplacer Placement for information on taking the placement and current
placement schedule.
We will accept qualifying scores from. Submit your qualifying scores to the Kodiak
Corner Front Counter to be added to your student record.
Take the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).
You must place into either Level 3 or Level 4 for ENGL&101 placement.
Submit your qualifying scores to the Kodiak Corner Front Counter to be
added to your student record. The score must be from the test taken
during the sophomore year of high school.
Underage Admission Exception
Procedure
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national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or genetic information. All Cascadia materials are available in
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3. Read through the Underage Admissions Packet and submit the required the following paperwork.
School District Enrollment Release Form
Parent/Student Release Form
Most recent Official High School Transcript
A written statement from the school principal or counselor documenting why
enrollment in the specific college course is necessary
Copy of qualifying scores showing placement into English 101/College Composition
4. Call (425) 352-8149 to schedule an appointment with the Deans for Student Success and the
Dean for Student Learning to review your required paperwork for the Underage Admissions
packet listed in step#3.
5. Meet with the Dean for Student Learning and Dean for Student Success. At this time, you will
need to bring your completed required paperwork for the Underage Admissions packet listed in
step#3. If approved for Underage Admissions, you will be given instructions for registration.
6. Register online using the online registration system or in person at the Kodiak Corner Student
Services Center.
7. Pay tuition by the tuition deadline.
8. Get your computer and email account information. Visit the Student Accounts page for
information about setting up your network and email account.
9. Buy your books online at www.ubookstore.com or on campus at the University Bookstore.
10. Attend classes.
The School District Enrollment Release Form should be submitted during your meeting with the
Deans. The form is not required for registration in subsequent quarters.
Students will be expected to adhere to Cascadia’s Academic Standards and Progress.
Students who plan to apply credits earned at Cascadia towards completion of a high school diploma
from their current high school are responsible for consulting their high school counselor to ensure that
the college classes meet high school graduation requirements. College officials are not responsible for
advising students as to whether or not a college class will meet high school graduation requirements.
Cascadia College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and/or sex, disability,
national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or genetic information. All Cascadia materials are available in
alternative formats and can be requested by contacting the Human Resources office.
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I, _, a student at Cascadia College, am aware of the following:
I, _, a parent/guardian of an underage Cascadia student am aware of
the following regarding my son/daughter’s responsibility and education as a college student:
1. As a public, state institution of higher education in pursuit of academic excellence and the
advancement of intellectual discourse, Cascadia welcomes the expression of diverse and
opposing views and opinions that challenge and foster the expansion of student minds, often
pushing the boundaries of comfort. This adult environment includes diverse and potentially
irreconcilable viewpoints expressed through language, course readings and material both in and
out of the classroom.
2. As with all students, instructors are not required to substitute assignments if the student chooses
not to complete them. Students are encouraged to review previous course syllabi on file in the
Student Learning office before deciding to enroll in a course.
3. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), instructors are not
required to notify parents/guardians when a student is failing or not attending a class. It will be
the responsibility of the student to communicate any concern with their instructor.
4. Students are responsible for arranging their college schedule so it does not conflict with their
high school schedule. College courses are offered in four 11-week quarters beginning in
September (fall), January (winter), March/April (spring) and July (summer).
5. Students are responsible for the following:
a. Tuition costs, books, supplies and fees
b. Appropriate behavior as outlined in the Student Handbook
c. Registration Information and Documentation
d. Attendance, homework and communication with instructors
e. Transportation
f. Sending copies of official transcripts to their high school
g. Registering each quarter with an advisor
Student Signature Date: __________________
Parent Signature Date: ___________________
Parent/Student Release Form
for Underage Student
Cascadia College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and/or sex, disability,
national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, or genetic information. All Cascadia materials are available in
alternative formats and can be requested by contacting the Human Resources office.
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NAME
AGE
GRADE
COLLEGE: CASCADIA COLLEGE
Dear Enrollment Services/Registrar:
, a student at (high school)
has our permission to enroll for the class(es) listed below, and subject to the limitation
indicated.
This letter of permission is valid only for
Quarter(s) of the 20
school year.
COURSE
NUMBER
TITLE
CREDIT
NOTE:
It is possible to have classes taken at the college/university placed on a student’s high school
transcript PROVIDED the student pay for and request the college transcript be sent to the
high school Registrar. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with his/her high school
counselor in determining if credits taken at Cascadia College are applicable towards his/her
high school graduation requirements.
Student’s Signature Date
Approved By
High School Official
Title
School District Enrollment
Release Form