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- CtcLink Information
- Student Self Service
There are a number of tools for students in the ctcLink system that will streamline existing processes and add new functionality. There is even a mobile app!
To get an overview of the Student Homepage, there’s a video for that! Student Center Overview (Thanks Tacoma Community College for sharing.)
Below is a summary of the things students will do in ctcLink:
- Register for classes
- View class schedule
- Add, drop or swap classes
- Manage personal information
- View unmet graduation requirements
- Get messages and notifications
- View grades and unofficial transcript
- Pay tuition and fees
- Manage financial aid
ctcLink ID number
In ctcLink, every student has a new ID number, called the ctcLink ID. The ctcLink ID replaces the SID, also called the "895 number."
The first time you go into the ctcLink system, you will select "First Time User" to activate your account. In addition to creating a password, you will set up three security questions that you will have to answer if you forget your password. Please make a note of your new number while setting up your account since it will only display once.
Organization of Student Self Service Functions
Within ctcLink, information is categorized into a series of "tiles." Every student will have a number of "tiles" on their homepage in the new system.
For detailed instructions and more information about each of the functions available for students:
Profile Tile
- Personal details
- Contact details
- Addresses
- Emergency contacts
- Ethnicity
- Privacy restrictions
Task Tile
- Review or complete "to do" lists
- Review holds
Message Center and Tasks Tiles
- Review messages and notifications
Manage Classes Tile
- View class schedule
- View exam schedule
- Review enrollment dates
- Search for classes and enroll
- Enroll in classes by program requirements
- Shopping cart
- Drop, update and swap classes
- Browse course catalog
- Manage class planner (add or move courses to another term)
Academic Progress Tile
- Review academic progress
- Use "What-If" Report (shows simulated academic advisement report for what would happen if a student changed their program of study)
- View advisors
- Apply for graduation
- View graduation status
- View expected graduation term
Academic Records Tile
- Course history
- View grades
- View unofficial transcripts
- View and evaluate transfer credit report (for credits transferred in from another institution)
- View milestones
Financial Aid Tile
- Review award year information
- Review award summary
- View disbursement dates
- Accept awards
- Decline awards
- Review "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) status
Financial Account Tile
- Review tuition and fees
- Review account balances
- Make payments
- Review account services, such as 1098-T (tax information)