STEPS TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO EDMONDS

Step 1: Create a ctcLink account to begin the online application.

• When prompted, select "First Year" for the Application Type.
• After the application is processed, someone from the Edmonds Admissions Office will email you.

Step 2: Complete New Student Orientation & check out Career Coach.

Step 3: Meet with your advisor.  Complete the New Student Advising Process. You will connect with an advisor, choose your pathway and program, understand placement options,  and enroll in classes.

Step 4: Confirm funding to pay for college: financial aid and other resources.

Step 5: Finish setting up your student accounts. After enrolling in classes, set up your Triton Email and ID.

Step 6: Pay tuition by the deadline. Follow these steps to pay tuition online or by mail. If necessary, set up a payment plan and make your first payment.

Students receiving financial aid, see the Financial Aid Payments and Refunds page.

Please be aware that some programs, such as our Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program require additional steps for full admission into these programs. Speak with an advisor if you are interested in these programs.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions.

Step 1: Create a ctcLink account to begin the online application. If you previously took courses at another community or technical college in the state of Washington in 2015 or after, then you already have a ctcLink account.

• When prompted, select "First Year" for the Application Type.
• After the application is processed, someone from the Edmonds Admissions Office will email you.

Step 2: Complete New Student Orientation & check out Career Coach.

Step 3: Meet with your advisor.  Complete the New Student Advising Process. You will connect with an advisor, choose your pathway and program, understand placement options,  and enroll in classes.

Step 4: Confirm funding to pay for college: financial aid and other resources.

Step 5: Finish setting up your student accounts. After enrolling in classes, set up your Triton Email and ID.

Step 6: Pay tuition by the deadline. Follow these steps to pay tuition online or by mail. If necessary, set up a payment plan and make your first payment.

Students receiving financial aid, see the Financial Aid Payments and Refunds page.

Step 7: Order an official transcript evaluation to ensure your previous credits transfer to Edmonds and are recorded in your student record.

Please be aware that some programs, such as our Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program require additional steps for full admission into these programs. Speak with an advisor if you are interested in these programs.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions.

Step 1: Create a ctcLink account to begin the online application. If you previously took courses at another community or technical college in the state of Washington in 2015 or after, then you already have a ctcLink account.

• When prompted, select "First Year" for the Application Type.
• After the application is processed, someone from the Edmonds Admissions Office will email you.

Step 2: Complete New Student Orientation & check out Career Coach.

Step 3: Meet with your advisor.  Complete the New Student Advising Process. You will connect with an advisor, choose your pathway and program, understand placement options,  and enroll in classes.

Step 4: Confirm funding to pay for college: Financial aid and other resources. You will not be eligible for most financial aid without a high school diploma or GED^®.

Step 5: Finish setting up your student accounts. After enrolling in classes, set up your Triton Email and ID.

Step 6: Pay tuition by the deadline. Follow these steps to pay tuition online or by mail. If necessary, set up a payment plan and make your first payment.

Students receiving financial aid, see the Financial Aid Payments and Refunds page. 

Step 7: Order an official transcript evaluation to ensure your previous credits transfer to Edmonds and are recorded in your student record.

Please be aware that some programs, such as our Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program require additional steps for full admission into these programs. Speak with an advisor if you are interested in these programs.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions.

Review the special International Student admission requirements and steps.

Questions? Contact the Office of International Programs.

If you are a high school junior or senior interested in taking for-credit classes at Edmonds that also count towards your high school graduation, then Running Start is the right program for you. 

Running Start is a statewide program that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college-level courses without paying tuition.

The program has several unique steps students must complete to enroll in the program. Please visit Enroll in Running Start for a step-by-step guide.

Questions? Contact a Running Start advisor.

If you're a high school student and interested in taking Edmonds College classes at your high school, then College in the High School is the right program for you. You’ll earn credits that count toward high school graduation requirements and transfer to two- and four-year colleges.

College in the High School has several unique steps students must complete to enroll in the program. Please visit College in the High School for next steps.

Questions? Contact the College in the High School office.

If you're interested in a career and technical program at your high school, you may be eligible for dual credit (credit towards high school graduation and at Edmonds) through our CTE Dual Credit program. 

Participating in the CTE Dual Credit program does not require students to apply for admission to Edmonds College. Simply enroll in a CTE class at your high school. After enrolling, apply for CTE Dual Credit before the deadline by going to Pacific NW College Credit to complete the process. If you earn a B or higher in the class you will get college credit for the class.

Meet with a School of Academic Foundations advisor about our high school completion programs to determine the best option for you. Your advisor will provide you with information about your next steps to register.

Meet with a School of Academic Foundations advisor to determine if the GED^®  is right for you. Your advisor will provide information about preparation classes offered to build your skills and test with confidence. You'll also get information about your next steps to register.

Step 1: Create a ctcLink account to begin the online application.

• When prompted, select "First Year" for the Application Type.
• After the application is processed, someone from the Edmonds Admissions Office will email you.

Step 2: Enroll in class/es.

Step 3: Pay tuition by the deadline. Follow these steps to pay tuition online or by mail. If necessary, set up a payment plan and make your first payment. Questions? Contact the Cashier’s Office at 425.640.1563 or cashiersoffice@edmonds.edu.

Step 1: Visit our continuing education department, and browse classes by category.

Step 2: Once you've found a class you're interested in, follow the prompts to complete course registration and payment steps.

Non-credit continuing education classes DO NOT require you to be a fully admitted student at Edmonds College. You can register for these courses without completing the formal admissions process.

To take courses offered through the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center AMSC) and the Washington Aerospace Training & Research WATR) Center, you must go through the formal admissions process for Edmonds College.

Step 1: Create a ctcLink account to begin the online application.

Step 2: When prompted, select “First Year” for the Application Type.

Step 3: After the application is processed, someone from the Edmonds Admissions Office will email you.

Step 4: We recommend meeting with an advisor to make sure they know which AMSC or WATR Center program you are interested in. They can help you register for the right classes through your ctcLink account.

Step 6: Arrange for payment. Learn about payment options.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions. 

Visit our English Language Acquisition department to learn more about programs and classes for eligible non-English speakers interested in improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

The program accepts anyone who:

• is over 18;
• is a refugee, immigrant, resident or citizen of the United; States;
• lives in Washington state; and
• is a non-native English speaker

If you are in the United States with an F, M, TN, J or B visa, call the Office of International Programs at 425.640.1518 for information about other ESL programs.