Accounts and Tech Tools
Student Accounts
As a student at Seattle Colleges, you will use a combination of two accounts within our various systems:
- ctcLink: Your ctcLink account is your official student account for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges. Your ctcLink ID number is also known as your student ID number and is nine digits long (for example, 123456789). You use this ID to access your enrollment record, grades, financial aid information, and all official student records through the state ctcLink system.
- MySeattleColleges: Your MySeattleColleges account gives you access to technology tools and systems used specifically at Seattle Colleges. Your MySeattleColleges username is also known as your student username and is typically in FirstName.LastName format. This username is also the first part of your @seattlecolleges.edu email address for official college communications.
More Information About Your ctcLink Account
How You Use It
- Register for, add, and drop classes.
- View or update student information and contact information.
- Pay tuition and fees.
- Handle Financial Aid processes and accept Financial Aid awards.
- View final grades, unofficial transcripts, and track academic progress.
- Apply for Graduation.
Login and Password Information
- It is a 9-digit number that starts with 101, 102, 201, or 202.
- The password is created when you activate your account.
- The password does not expire, but it is good to change it periodically.
Help Resources & Links
More Information About Your MySeattleColleges Account
How You Use It
Once enabled, you can access:
- MyCentral/MyNorth/MySouth
- Starfish
Once you register for classes, you can access:
- Office 365
- College Email (Outlook)
- Campus Wi-Fi
- On-campus and remote computer labs
- Library services
- Handshake
Login and Password Information
- Typically, username is FirstName.LastName.
- To enable the account you must first set a password:
- You need your ctcLink ID, your legal first name, your legal last name, and your date of birth to create or reset your MySeattleColleges password.
- Note: This password expires, and must be reset every 180 days.
Help Resources & Links
How do I set up my student accounts and get started?
- Use ctcLink ID to activate your ctcLink (personal student) account. (Video | PDF guide)
- Review your personal information in ctcLink.
- Use your ctcLink ID, password, and additional personal information to create your MySeattleColleges password. (Video | PDF guide)
- Your ctcLink ID is your student ID number.
- Your MySeattleColleges username is your student username.
Both accounts will be used throughout your time at Seattle Colleges.
- Use your MySeattleColleges login to access and familiarize yourself with Starfish. (Videos and Guides for Starfish live here)
Starfish is where you connect with Advising, Financial Aid, Tutoring, and many services.
- Use ctcLink ID and password to access and familiarize yourself with Canvas.
Canvas is where you locate and interact with your enrolled courses (i.e. materials from your instructor).
- Save the student account reference guide and tech tool glossary for easy account access.
What do I use these tech tools for?
You will use ctcLink, Starfish, Canvas, and MyCentral, MySouth, or MyNorth while you’re a student at Seattle Colleges. The lists below provide a brief overview of what each system is for, along with relevant resources and login information.
ctcLink
- Register for, add, and drop classes.
- View or update student information and contact information.
- Pay tuition and fees.
- Handle Financial Aid processes and accept Financial Aid awards.
- View final grades, unofficial transcripts, and track academic progress.
- Apply for Graduation.
- Find advisor and instructor contact information
- ctcLink login page
- ctcLink Resources for Students
Starfish
- Schedule appointments with advising, tutoring, and financial aid.
- View current instructor contact and course information.
- Find digital to-do items and checklists assigned by advisors.
- View notes from advising appointments (if they were sent to you) and
other messages sent through Starfish. - Create new or access existing Educational Plans.
- Log in to Starfish
- Starfish Help for Students
Canvas
- Access class materials: syllabus, lectures, discussions, assignments, and
other class work. - Submit assignments.
- Participate in discussions and other class tasks.
- View grades on assignments and quizzes.
- Contact instructors.
- Log in to Canvas
MyCentral/MySouth/MyNorth
What do I use these tech tools for?
You will use ctcLink, Starfish, Canvas, and MyCentral, MySouth, or MyNorth while you’re a student at Seattle Colleges. The lists below provide a brief overview of what each system is for, along with relevant resources and login information.
| Tech Tool | Use it to: | Important Links | Login Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| ctcLink |
| ctcLink ID and password | |
| Starfish |
| ctcLink ID and password | |
| Canvas |
| Log in to Canvas | MySeattleColleges username and password (Note: password expires every 180 days) |
| MyNorth MyCentral MySouth |
| MySeattleColleges username and password (Note: password expires every 180 days) |