Students

We're excited about you wanting to apply and join the LWTech experience! Visit the Get Started webpage and follow the steps.  

Additional application directions can be found in the Submitting an Admissions Application Guide.

View What You Can and Cannot Do In LionsLink Guide in Full Screen

LionsLink - Things You Can Do Now

• Address a hold on your account
• Browse the course catalog (course descriptions)
• Change personal information
• Check official grades
• Confirm your program of study
• Create preferred email contact
• Download W2 tax forms
• Drop classes
• Enroll in payment plan 
• Pay for classes
• Print your student schedule
• Report time worked, if you’re a student employee
• Review unofficial transcript
• Search and enroll for class
• Swap classes
• View transfer credit
• View waitlist information
• View your enrollment date
• View your placement results

LionsLink - Things You Cannot Do

• Apply for admission
• Apply for graduation
• Change your program of study
• Check your LWTech email
• Communicate with your advisor
• Communicate with your professor
• Request an official transcript
• Plan your academic career

Why Use LionsLink?

• LionsLink will be the platform all students are required to use to manage their college enrollment, check grades, and all the other tasks noted above.
• LionsLink is replacing an outdated student management system.
• Depending on your needs, you might use either LionsLink Classic or LionsLink Student View.

Different Views

There are two views students will use when using LionsLink:

• Classic View
  • All students will activate their account (once only) using Classic View.
  • Students needing online accessibility features will use Classic View.
  • Student Employees will use Classic View to report time worked.
• Student View
  • Students may use either Classic of Student View.
  • Student View has a simpler navigation process.
  • Student Employees may use either Classic or Student View.

Classic View Log on Screen Example

Each menu item, ‘Canvas’, ‘Student Homepage’, and the others, are links to different parts of the LionsLink system students use for different services. These links will be different for different students.

Classic View Tiles

After creating an account in Classic View, logging into LionsLink, use tiles for: 

• Screen reading accessibility
• Reporting time for student employees
• Pay tuition if you are enrolled at multiple institutions

You may continue to use Classic View for class enrollment, but Student View is a simpler platform.

Student View

Student View Left Hand Navigation example. Use search for an enroll in classes, change your personal contact information, or log into ‘Classic View’.

LionsLink 

• Learning LionsLink will by easy for some students and difficult for others.
• Additional support will be available on canvas. 
• Students may access training materials at LWTech.edu/LionsLinkStudentHelp

View Online Student Platforms Guide in Full Screen

Platforms

LWTech uses different platforms for students to engage with their learning environment.

• LionsLink Powered by ctcLink
  • Overall enrollment management
• LWTech Legend
  • Class-specific management. You can also connect with your advisor and faculty advisor.
• Canvas
  • Learning system for a specific class; turn in assignments, email your professor.
• Microsoft Outlook Email
  • Communicate with the college, faculty, and peers.

These platforms are part of your academic experience. They help you plan, organize, and maintain communication with your professors and peers.

LionsLink

• LionsLink is a single, centralized system of online functions, providing modern online services—anytime, anywhere—to all faculty, staff and students of Washington’s community and technical colleges. 
• LionsLink will provide a set of interconnected software modules to help us streamline and standardize many of the things we do at our college today. 
• The software modules will cover core administrative processes such as registration and course management, financial aid, financial services, and human resources.

LionsLink - Things To Do

• Address a hold on your account
• Browse the course catalog (course descriptions)
• Change personal information 
• Check official grades
• Confirm your program of study
• Create preferred email contact
• Download W2 tax forms
• Drop classes
• Enroll in a payment plan
• Pay for classes
• Print your student schedule 
• Report time worked, if you’re a student employee
• Review unofficial transcript
• Search and enroll for class
• Swap classes
• View transfer credit
• View waitlist information
• View your enrollment date
• View your placement results

LionsLink Information

• Use the online LionsLink support page to create an account, and get training for various components of the system.
• All students, except for specific tasks, will use the “Student View” system. 
• LWTech.edu/StudentView

Legend

Legend provides you with a central location to connect to the people and services at LWTech that are available to help you. You will find contact information as well as links and online appointment scheduling–all accessible from your Legend homepage. 

Log into Legend any time of the day for services you need.

Canvas

• Canvas is an online learning platform.
• For assistance with using Canvas, visit eLearning online.
• This is a learning platform almost all students use every quarter to manage course assignments, student-to-professor communications, tests, and grades.
• Although there are other platforms, all students will continue to use canvas. If you have issues accessing Canvas, contact ITS Helpdesk for assistance. Learn more from the eLearning webpage.

Student Email (Microsoft Outlook)

• LWTech.edu/Email
• After being admitted to LWTech, a student will receive an LWTech email. 
• LWTech communicates with all students through the student-assigned email.
• That email is always set up as S-Firstname.Lastname@lwtech.edu. 
• If a student shares the same name, there may be a number added to the last name. This makes sure everyone’s email is individually set.
• Using LionsLink Student View, you may add a preferred email contact.
• After graduation, students may hold onto their college email for up to two years. If a student does not want access to that email, they may request Information Technology to close the email. 

Resources for the Platforms

• All the platforms noted above, students use while taking LWTech classes.
• Canvas - Information about Canvas
• LionsLink - Student information
• Financial Aid - The main webpage
• Legend - Information about Legend
• Outlook - Logging into your LWTech Email Account

View Reset Your LionsLink Password Guide in Full Screen

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Click on ‘Password Help’. Then click on ‘Reset Password’.

Step 3

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ (starts with 101 or 201).

Then select your desired reset contact option.

Tip: If you choose to reset via email, use the email address you used when you activated your account. This may be your LWTech student email address or a personal email address.

Step 4

Follow the instructions sent to your desired method of communication (text, voice call, or email).

Step 5 A (if using email option)

Open the email from ‘Okta’ with the subject line ‘Account Password Reset’. 

Tip: If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your junk or spam folders.  

Step 5 B (if using email option)

Click on the ‘Reset Password’ button in the email. The link expires 1 hour after it is received.

Step 6 (if using text option)

After you receive the code in your text, enter it into the ‘Enter Code’ field and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 7 (if using live voice call option)

After you receive the code from the live voice call, enter it into the ‘Enter Code’ field and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 8

Create your ‘New Password’. Then enter it again in ‘Repeat Password’.

Click ‘Reset Password’.

Tip: Your password must have at least 8 characters, 1 UPPERCASE letter, 1 lowercase letter and 1 number (0, 1, 2, …).

Step 9

You can now log back into ctcLink. 

View Set Your Preferred Email Guide in Full Screen

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘My Profile’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Contact Info’. 
• Click ‘Add Email’.
• Remember to ‘Save” before quitting or logging out.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 3

Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 4

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘My Profile’.

Step 5

The ‘My Profile’ tab will create a drop down menu.

Click on ‘Contact Info’.

Step 6

The page will include three areas, including ‘Emails’. To add an additional email, other than your @lwtech.edu email, click on ‘Add Email’.

Step 7

After you click ‘Add Email’, a small drop down menu will open, click ‘Home’.

Step 8

After clicking ‘Home’, a window will open. 

The window will contain an Email field for you to input your email, a checkbox to set the preferred email, a Cancel button, and a Save button.

Step 9

Enter the ‘Email’ you want the college to use when contacting you by email. Click on the, ‘Make This Email Preferred’. Click on ‘Save’.

Step 10

You will have a short message of ‘Success’ and the new preferred email will be recorded in your profile.

View Update Contact Information (Address, Phone Number, and Email) in Full Screen 

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘My Profile’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Contact Info’. 
• Click on ‘Add Address’, ‘Add Phone’ or ‘Add Email’ to update.
• Click on ‘Save’ after each change.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click ‘My Profile’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Contact Info’.

Step 4

Use the three options for address, phone, or email to update.

• Click on ‘Add Address’. 
• Click on ‘Add Phone Number’.
• Click on ‘Add Email’.

Step 5

Click ‘Save’ after each change. Mark the ‘Preferred’ box to choose the information as your default option.

Tip: If you only have one email, it will automatically be the preferred option.

Step 6

Review your changes in the ‘Contact Info’ tab.

View Update Preferred First Name in Full Screen 

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘My Profile’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Biographical Information’. 
• In the upper right-hand corner, click ‘Add Name’.
• Add additional information as needed.
• Make sure to save before quitting or logging out.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click ‘My Profile’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Biographical Information’.

Step 4

Click ‘Add Name’. Then click on ‘Preferred’.

Step 5

Fill out information fields and click ‘Save’.

Only first name and last names are required information fields.

Step 6

Review your changes in the 'General Info’ tab.

View/Update Ethnicity Guide in Full Screen 

Why we Collect this Data

While selecting your Ethnic Background is completely optional, we encourage you to provide this information so we that we can better serve our students. Not only does this information help us to get a more accurate representation of LWTech’s diversity, but it can also be used to identify additional resources for student populations, such as extra funding opportunities (grants & scholarships), student support services, and improved outreach efforts.

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘My Profile’. Then click sub-menu, ‘Biographical Information’.
• Click ‘Edit’ to the right of Ethnicity.
• Update your ethnicity information on both the ‘Ethnicity’ and ‘Background’ tab.
• Click ‘Save’.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click ‘My Profile’.

Step 4

The ‘My Profile’ tab will create a drop-down menu.

Click on ‘Biographical Information’.

Step 5

The page will have three areas, including ‘Ethnicity’. Click on the ‘Edit’ button to the right of ‘Ethnicity’ to expand selection options.

Step 6

The Ethnicity section expands. Update your ethnicity information by selecting the appropriate ‘radio button’ and ‘checkbox(s)’.

Tip: You can select more than one option for question two, ‘What is your race?’ by selecting multiple checkboxes.

Depending on the race(s) you select, you may have additional ‘Ethnic Background’ questions available for selection. Click on the ‘Background’ tab, then select one or more checkboxes. 

Step 7

After you have made your selections on the ‘Ethnicity’ and ‘Background’ tab, click on ‘Save’.

Step 8

You will have a short message of ‘Success’ and the updated ethnicity will be recorded in your profile.

View/Update Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Full Screen 

Why We Collect This Data

We collect gender identity and sexual orientation information in order to better serve our students. Not only does this information help us to get a more accurate representation of LWTech’s student body, but it can also be used to identify additional resources for student populations, such as extra funding opportunities (grants & scholarships), student support services, and improved outreach efforts.

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘My Profile’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Biographical Information’.
• Click ‘Edit’ (pencil) icon to the right of ‘Gender Identity’ or ‘Sexual Orientation’.
• Expand selection options. Select preferred gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Click ‘Save'.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘My Profile’.

Step 4

The ‘My Profile’ tab will create a drop down menu.

Click on ‘Biographical Information’.

Step 5

The page will include three areas, including ‘Biographical Information’ with a ‘Gender Expression’ subsection.

To update ‘Gender Identity’ or ‘Sexual Orientation’, click on the ‘Edit’ (pencil) icon to the right of those fields.

Step 6

The expanded window will contain a gender identity or sexual orientation field. Select the ‘Dropdown list’ to view available options for selection. Select preferred option. Click on ‘Save’.

Step 7

You will have a short message of ‘Success’ and the updated gender identity or sexual orientation will be recorded in your profile.

View View and Consent for 1098-T in Full Screen 

Important Note

The federal government allows you to claim tax credits for certain educational expenses through programs known as the Lifetime Learning tax credit and the American Opportunity tax credit.

After the end of each tax year, Lake Washington Institute of Technology is required to provide IRS form 1098-T to students who may qualify for federal tax credits. The form lists out-of-pocket tuition and related expenses. Follow these instructions to view and consent to receive your 1098-T online, instead of by mail.

Please Note: It is the responsibility of the student or other taxpayer to determine actual eligibility for tax credits. As a college, we cannot provide you with tax advice. You may wish to find out if you might be eligible by reading information on these websites:

• IRS Frequently Asked Questions for Child Care Credit/other Credits
• IRS Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
• IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education

You may also wish to consult the IRS or a tax accountant for help. Your own check receipts, credit card statements, or copies of receipts showing tuition and fees paid at the time you registered may support your claim.

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘Financials’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘View 1098-T’. 
• Click ‘Grant Consent’ to receive your 1098-T via online access.
• Select ‘Yes, I have read the agreement’ checkbox and click ‘Submit’. 

Continue for detailed instructions.

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3 

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Financials’.

Step 4 

The ‘Financials’ tab will create a drop-down menu.

Click on ‘View 1098-T’.

Step 5

The page will display available 1098-T’s. 

A button allowing you to consent to view your 1098-T online becomes available if you have not viewed your 1098-T already. 

Click on the ‘Grant Consent’ button.

Tip: By granting consent to receive your 1098-T online, you will no longer receive a printed/mailed copy. You must grant consent to view your statement online. If you do not grant consent, you will only get a printed 1098-T. 

Tip:

If you receive the message 'You do not have any 1098-T Data Available' then you may not have had any qualifying educational expenses (out of pocket) in the last calendar year. If you have any questions or believe this may be in error, please email the Finance Office at financeoffice@lwtech.edu.

Step 6

Select ‘Yes, I have read the agreement’ checkbox and click on ‘Submit’.

Step 7

A success message will display stating, ‘You have elected to receive your 1098-T electronically instead of through the US mail'.

Tip:

• If you are using Classic View, select the Financial Account tile. Then the ‘Account Balance’ page displays. From the left menu select ‘1098-T’ to expand. Click ‘View 1098-T’ to view or grant consent. 
• Additional tax information can be found on the LWTech Tuition and Fees website.

View Enroll (Register) for Classes Guide in Full Screen

Please Note

This How-To Guide is for students not enrolled in High School programs.

Lake Washington Technical Academy and Running Start Students: you must register with the assistance of an Advisor. Please add your chosen classes to your Shopping Cart, and then contact your LWTA or RS Advisor for assistance.

Step 1 (Student View

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Tip: You must be logged in to your LionsLink account in order to add classes to your shopping cart and enroll. You can use the ‘Class Search’ tile if you are just browsing classes. 

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button. 

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, select ‘Class Information’. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Class Search’. 

Tip: Depending on the size of your screen, you may need to click on the ‘hamburger’ menu icon on the left side of your screen to expand the menu options.

Step 4

From the first search criteria dropdown, select the ‘Term (Quarter)’ for which you want to view classes for.

The term is required to search for classes. 

Tip: The page may display differently depending on the size of your screen. You may need to scroll to see all information. 

Step 5 

From the second search criteria dropdown, narrow down your search by selecting the ‘Subject’ for which you want to view classes for.

Tip: 

• Can’t find the class you want? Try searching under CCN as well as the regular subject name (Example: ‘Accounting’ vs. ‘Accounting (CCN)’).
• CCNs are Common Course Numbered (CCN) courses and allow for easier transfer between colleges and are noted by an “&” symbol after the department name.

Step 6 (optional)

Select additional filters to narrow your class search results. You may also select ‘More Filters’ for additional search criteria. 

Step 7 (optional)

Check on the ‘Show Open Classes Only’ box to see only classes that have space available. 

Tip: Do not check the ‘Show Open Classes Only’ box if you want to add yourself to a waitlist.

Step 8

Once your filters are set, click on ‘Search’. 

Step 9

Review the class options.

Tip:

• Pay special attention to the ‘Section’ name. This provides information on the course format. 
  • LEC=Lecture
  • LAB=Laboratory/Studio
• The ‘Status’ shows how many spots are available. 
  • O=Open
  • W=Waitlist 
  • C=Closed 

Step 10

Expand the course(s) you want to learn more about by clicking the ‘Caret’ button.

Depending on the size of your screen, it may appear as a ‘View’ button.

Step 11A

Review all the class details.

Step 11B

Important class details include:

• ‘Meets’: Lists the days and times the class takes place. 
• ‘Room’: Where class is located on campus.
• ‘Instructor’: Who teaches the course.
• ‘Status’: How many spots are available.
• ‘Enrollment Requirements’: Also known as prerequisites. This is a course or other requirement that must be taken before enrolling. 
• ‘Class Notes’: Gives additional details about class meetings and other important information. 
• ‘Instruction Mode’: Course format (Example: In person, online, hybrid, etc.)

Step 12

When you are ready to register for a class, click on the ‘3-dot menu’ on the right.

Click on ‘Add to Cart’ to save it in your Shopping Cart while you search for additional classes. 

Important Tips for Lab/Studio Classes:

Some classes require you to enroll in two courses at the same time. For example, a ‘Lecture’ and ‘Laboratory’ class. If so, add both classes to your Shopping Cart by clicking on ‘Add to Cart’.

You may be prompted to choose the lab section. If so, select the option ‘Circle Button’ corresponding to your preferred lab section and click on ‘Continue’.

Step 13

You will notice the ‘Permission Number’. These are not being used in LionsLink. Leave this box blank.

If you want to be added to the waitlist for a class, check the box ‘Wait list if class is full’. 

Click ‘Save’. 

Step 14

To continue to search/add courses from the class schedule and add to your Shopping Cart, click on the ‘3-dot menu’. 

Then click ‘Add to Cart’.

Step 15

When you are ready to enroll in the classes in your cart, select ‘Enrollment’ on the left side navigation bar. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Shopping Cart’. 

Step 16

Check the boxes for the classes that you want to enroll in. Then click on the ‘Enroll’ button. 

Step 17

Review the ‘Enrollment Results’ window to confirm classes have been added to your schedule. 

If you cannot add a class, an ‘Error Message’ will appear. 

When the class has been added successfully, the window will say ‘Added to your schedule’.

Tip: A green results box means that you have either been enrolled in the course or added to the waitlist. A red box means an error occurred and the class has not been added to your schedule. If you have been added to a waitlist, you will see your position number. 

Important Tip - Enrollment Requirements (prerequisites):

If you believe you have met the requirements to enroll in a class, but are being blocked from enrolling, please visit LWTech.edu/LionsLinkStudentHelp for registration assistance.

View DSJ (Diversity and Social Justice) Class Options in Full Screen 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, select ‘Class Information’. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Class Search’.

Tip: Depending on the size of your screen, you may need to click on the ‘hamburger’ menu icon on the left side of your screen to expand the menu options.

Step 4

From the first search criteria dropdown, select the ‘Term (Quarter)’ for which you want to view classes for. 

The term is required to search for classes. 

Tip: The page may display differently depending on the size of your screen. You may need to scroll to see all information.

Step 5

Click on the ‘More Filters’ button to see additional search criteria.

Step 6

Select the ‘Course Attribute’ search criteria dropdown. Then scroll down and click on the box next to ‘Lake Washington Attributes’. 

Step 7

Next select the ‘Course Attribute Value’ search criteria dropdown. Click on the box next to ‘Diversity/Social Justice’. 

Step 8

Select any additional filters. Once set, click on ‘Search’.

Tip: Click on the ‘Show Open Classes Only’ box to see only classes that have space available. Do not check the ‘Show Open Classes Only’ box if you want to add yourself to a waitlist. 

Step 9

Review the DSJ class options.

Step 10

Expand the course(s) you want to learn more about by clicking the ‘Caret’ button.

Depending on the size of your screen, it may appear as a ‘View’ button.

Step 11

Review all the class details.

To confirm it is a DSJ class, in the ‘Class Attributes’ section it will state ‘Meets Diversity Requirement’.

Tip: If you are ready to register for classes, additional directions can be found in the Enroll (Register) for Classes tutorial.

View Drop/Withdraw From Classes Guide in Full Screen

Please Note

This How-To Guide is for students not enrolled in High School programs.

Lake Washington Technical Academy and Running Start Students: you must register with the assistance of an Advisor. Please check with your LWTA or RS Advisor for assistance.

Please note that dropping/withdrawing from a class: 

• May impact your Financial Aid and/or your student account balance.
• Does not guarantee a refund. Pay attention to key refund dates each quarter, which are located at LWTech.edu/Enrollment.
• Could impact your college transcript and GPA.

Before dropping/withdrawing from a class, you are strongly encouraged to talk to a Financial Aid Specialist. If you are part of a special population program that provides funding, you are strongly encouraged to speak with them as well (ex: Veterans, Worker Retraining, WorkFirst, BFET, Opportunity Grant).

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number and ‘Password’. Then click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Enrollment’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Drop Classes’.

Step 4

Check the box next to the class you want to drop. Click on ‘Drop’ button.

Step 5

Click on ‘Drop’ on the confirmation message or ‘Cancel’ to go back.

Step 6

You have successfully dropped/withdrawn from classes.

Click on ‘OK’ to return to your schedule.

View Your Class Schedule Guide in Full Screen 

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click on ‘Schedule’.
• Your schedule will appear in the main dashboard to the right. 
• Use filters at the top to adjust your view.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.  

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3 

Click on ‘Schedule’ on the left side navigation bar. 

Step 4

Your class schedule will be displayed in the main window area. You can use the ‘Dropdowns’ at the top to view your schedule different ways. 

Step 5

Use the ‘Print Icon’ to print your schedule to your printer or as a PDF. 

You can also use the ‘Download (.ics)’ dropdown to download your schedule as an .ics format to add to your calendar (Google, iOS/Apple, Outlook, etc.).

Find my Enrollment (Registration) Date

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click on ‘Enrollment’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Enrollment Dates’. 
• Your enrollment dates will appear in the main dashboard to the right.
•  

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click ‘Enrollment’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Enrollment Dates’.

Step 4

Your enrollment (registration) date will be displayed in the main window area. You can use the ‘Caret’ button next to each term to view additional details.

View Making Payments Guide in Full Screen

Important Note

Some students have reported issues being able to see or pay their account balance in ‘Student View’.

At this time, we are encouraging students to use ‘Classic View’ to make payments. You can access ‘Classic View’ at LWTech.edu/ClassicLogin.

Tip: If you are already logged into ‘Student View’ you will need to log out and fully close your browser window before logging into the ‘Classic View’. This is necessary to set your institution as LWTech and correct the issue. 

Step 1 (Classic View Directions)

Use your student ID number and password to log into the classic view of LionsLink (LWTech.edu/ClassicLogin).

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 2 (Optional)

If you are of have been a student at more than one Washington state community college, click the college you want to make a payment for.

Step 3

You will be on the ‘Gateway’ page. Click on ‘Student Homepage’.

Step 4

On the Student Homepage, click on the ‘Financial Account’ tile.

Step 5

To view your overall account balance, select ‘Account Balance’ from the left-side navigation bar.

Step 6

If you would like to view more details about your account balance, select ‘Charges’ on the left side navigation bar. 

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Charges Due’. 

Then select the ‘Detail of Charges Due’ tab in the middle of the page.

Tip: Learn more about fees from the Tuition and Fees webpage.

Note

There are two options for making a payment. You can make a single payment or use the ‘Nelnet Payment Plan’ for monthly payments.

Tip: Learn more about payment plans on the Tuition and Fees webpage.

Step 7

If you would like to make a single payment, select ‘Payments’ from the left-side navigation bar. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Make a Payment'. 

Step 8

Enter the amount you want to pay in the ‘Payment Amount’ text box. Then click on ‘Next’. 

Tip: If you are enrolled for the current quarter and do not see an account balance in Classic View, submit a helpdesk ticket at helpdesk.lwtech.edu.

Step 9

Click on ‘Continue to Make Payment’ to pay by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Tip: Visit the Cashier’s Office in West Building, W201F, to pay by check, money order, cash, debit, or credit card. 

Step 10

Enter your billing information and payment details. Then click on ‘Finish’. 

Check the information and click ‘Submit’. 

If the payment was successfully processed, you will receive a confirmation page that you can save for your records.  

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Tip: While you can use Student View to make a payment, we suggest using Classic View to minimize issues. Thank you for your patience. 

Step 1 (Student View Directions)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 3

Your most recent financial transactions can be seen under ‘Recent Transactions’ section on the Dashboard.

Step 4

To view details of the charges, use the left side navigation bar to click on ‘Financials’. 

Step 5

The ‘Financials’ tab will create a drop down menu. Click ‘What I Owe’.

Step 6

Charges are displayed by quarter. Selecting the 'Expand'icon next to each quarter will display a detailed list of charges.

Tip: Learn more about fees from the Tuition and Fees webpage.

Step 7

Click ‘Make a Payment’ button, if you would like to make a payment.

Step 8

There are two options for making a payment. You can make a single payment or use the ‘Nelnet’ payment plan for monthly payments.

View Check Your Grades Guide in Full Screen

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click ‘Academics’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Grades’. 
• Your grades will appear in the main dashboard to the right. 

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.  

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Academics’.

Step 4

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Grades’.

Step 5

Your grades will appear in the window to the right. Notice the check mark next to the word ‘Grades’. 

View Unofficial LWTech Transcript Guide in Full Screen

Tip: Need an official transcript? Order official transcripts through the LWTech Transcripts website.

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.  

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, select ‘Academics’. In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘View Unofficial Transcript’. 

Step 4

Click on the ‘Expand All’ button to review all sections. Click on ‘View PDF’ to download or print. 

Step 5*

Click the ‘Printer Icon’ to print or the ‘Download Arrow’  to get a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Tip: 

• *This step may vary depending on your browser and operating system. 
• If you are having trouble getting your transcript to appear on the screen, you may need to disable your pop-up blocker.

View Degree Progress Guide in Full Screen

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click on ‘Academics'.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Degree Progress’. 
• Your degree progress will appear in the main dashboard to the right.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Academics’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Degree Progress’.

Step 4

Your degree progress will be displayed in the main window area. Click on the ‘Caret’ icon to view additional details for a specific degree.  

Step 5 

The degree requirement details will display to the right.

Step 6

Click on the ‘Caret’ button to view credit and course requirements for each area.

Step 7 (optional)

Click on ‘View Courses’ to view what classes are offered to meet your degree requirements.

Step 8

The course information displays. You can click on the ‘View Sections’ button to view available class options for the quarter.

Step 9

When you are ready to register for a class, click on the ‘3-dot menu’ (A) on the right.

Click on ‘Add to Cart’ (B) to save it in your Shopping Cart while you search for additional classes. 

Please Note

This report is an unofficial audit of your program or degree progress.

We highly recommend that you meet with your Academic Advisor to verify your progress towards completion. 

In addition, in order to officially complete and graduate from the college, you must apply for graduation with Enrollment Services. 

View Your Transfer Credits Guide in Full Screen

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click on ‘Academics'.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Transfer Credits’. 
• Your transfer credits will appear in the main dashboard to the right.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

Step 1 (Student View)

On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.

Step 2 

Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 3

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Academics’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Transfer Credit’.

Step 4

Your transfer credits will be displayed in the main window area. You can use the caret button next to ‘Course Credits’, ‘Test Credits’, or ‘Other Credits’ to view additional details.

View/Update your Program of Study in Full Screen 

Abbreviated Instructions (Student View)

• Click on ‘Academics’.
• Click sub-menu, ‘Programs’.
• Your degree program(s) will appear in the main dashboard to the right.

Continue for detailed instructions. 

What-If Report Instructions

Step 1

On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Academics’.

In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘What-If’.

Step 2 

The What-If Scenario page will be displayed in the main window area.

Click on ‘Create Report’. 

Step 3

In the ‘Career Scenario’ section, select the ‘Term’ that you want the program change to take place.

Step 4

The ‘Program Scenario’ section will automatically be filled in based on your current program(s) of study.

Use the drop-down boxes to update the information for the program of study you would like to change to.

Tip: You can enter up to 3 program scenarios using the ‘Add Scenario’ button.

Step 5

At the bottom, click on ‘Submit Report’.

Step 6

The What-If Degree Progress report will be displayed in the main window area. 

Additional directions for using the report can be found in the View Degree Progress tutorial.

View Reporting Time for Hourly and Student Workers Guide in Full Screen

Step 1

Log into LionsLink LWTech.edu/ClassicLogin using your student ID number.

If you do not know your student ID number, please use the Student ID Lookup Tool. 

Step 2 

Enter your ‘Password’.

Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. 

Step 3

You will see the ‘Gateway’ page. Click on ‘HCM Self-Service’.

Step 4 

You’ll be on the full-site, what is called ‘Classic View’. Use the drop down menu in the middle of the page and choose ‘Employee Self Service’.

Step 5 

Click on ‘Time’. The Time Homepage will display.

Step 6 

Select ‘Enter Time’. The Enter Time page will display.

Only use ‘Report Time’ if assistive technology is required.

Step 7 A

All days in the pay period are displayed on one page. The top of the page displays the current pay period. Switch to view a different pay period using the right and left arrow buttons. Contact the supervisor if time to report for a pay period has already passed.

Step 7 B

Select a 'Time Reporting Code (TRC)' from the drop-down on the left.

Enter the number of hours worked on the day selected. (Partial hours must be represented in the decimal, for instance eight and a half hours would be 8.5). Talk with your supervisor about which code to use. 

Tip: Abbreviation Definitions

• ASB=Student Hourly Pay
• FWS=Federal Work Study
• SWS=State Work Study
• WFS=Workfirst/Workstudy
• IWS=International Student Employees

Step 7 C

Enter the following:

• In: time the shift began.
• Lunch: time left for a meal or break; if one was taken.
• In (from Lunch): time returned to work.
• Out: time the shift ended.

If no meal is taken enter the following:

• In: time the shift began.
• Out: time the shift ended

Time is recorded as 24 time if no AM or PM entry is indicated. Use AM and PM to indicate time worked. 

Step 8 

If additional time was worked that day:

• Select the ‘plus’ (+) symbol on the right hand side of the screen to add a row.
• Select the new ‘Time Reporting Code’ from the drop-down on the right.
• Enter the hours worked.

Repeat this step for all hours worked in the week.

Step 9

After finishing entering time, click ‘Submit’.

Step 10

The Employee Affirmation message will display. Click ‘Ok’.

Students with More Than One Job

Step 1

Click ‘CTC Time’.

Step 2 

The ‘CTC ESS Time’ screen appears.

Choose the job for which you are entering time.

Step 3

Click ‘Week’.

Click ‘Time Reporting Code’, select the correct code.

Enter time worked for option selected.

Step 4

Click ‘Submit’.

Troubleshooting 1

• If time needs to be changed:
• Enter a new hour ranges on the day that needs to be altered.
• Select Submit and OK.
• If there is a large break in the day this is not a meal:
• Select the (+) on the right-hand side of the screen to add a row.
• Select the same TRC as before from the drop-down on the right.
• Enter the hours worked.
• Select Submit and OK.
• If a TRC needs to be removed from the timesheet:
• Select the (-) on the right-hand side of the screen to remove a row from the day.
• The system will prompt a question, select either Yes Delete or No Do Not Delete.
• If Yes Delete was chosen and the employee wishes to finalize their choice, select Submit and OK.
• If a Comment is needed select the comment box below the day in which a comment is needed, type in text, and select Add Comment.
• Comments, once entered, cannot be altered or removed. Additionally, all comments recorded by employees are considered discoverable.
• NOTE: Time is processed periodically, but at minimum overnight. Time entered may not be visible to the employee or manager in other screens until the overnight processing has occurred.

Troubleshooting 2

• Time Reporting Code (TRC), from the drop down menu. 
• Student employees will see the TRCs available to them for their specific job. 
• Many student employees will only see STU - Student Hourly Pay for the time reporting code, but some students may see HRY – Hourly. 
• Students in Work Study jobs may see FWS – Federal Work Study, SWS – State Work Study and WFS – Workfirst/Workstudy. 
• International student employees may only see OEX – OASI Excludable Pay. ​
• Ask your supervisor which is the appropriate code for your job. 
• It is important that the correct time reporting code for the job is selected.

Troubleshooting 3

• When time is submitted, it will be processed by the system overnight, and your manager will receive a request to approve in the system. ​
• Before the payroll deadline, you can update and re-submit your timesheet. ​
• Managers only need to approve once at the end of the pay period. ​
• At the end of the pay period, HR and Payroll may run the overnight process during the day so that managers receive notification on the same day that the timesheet is submitted.​
• After time has been submitted and processed overnight, you will be able to view your payable time in the Time Summary tile. In Time Summary, choose Payable Time at the top of the page to see a summary of your payable time for the pay period. 

View Screen Reader Instructions Guide in Full Screen

Note

• Currently the ‘Enable Screen Reader Mode’ option at the LionsLink web login page does not automatically activate.
• Until a permanent fix is in place, please manually adjust your individual preferences to enable the screen reader mode. 
• After you make the change, it will remain active until you decide to turn the feature off.​
• Use the Classic View to begin this process. LWTech.edu/ClassicLogin

There are two instructions for enabling screen readers.

1. Instructions for Screen Reader Users with sight impairment.
2. Instructions for Screen Reader Users without sight impairment.

The first set of instructions will be for Screen Reader Users with sight impairment.

Sight Impairment Screen Reader Instructions

Step 1

1. To turn ‘Screen Reader Mode’ on, select the ‘Action’ menu button on the banner.
2. Press your keyboard’s ‘Enter’ Key.
3. The menu options display:
   1. ‘Personalize Homepage’
   2. ‘My Preferences’
   3. ‘Help’
   4. ‘Sign Out’

Step 2

Use the keyboard down arrow and choose the ‘My Preferences Sub-Menu’.

Step 3

1. The ‘My Preferences’ page displays.
2. In the main content area ‘General Settings’ section, select the ‘Accessibility Layout’ combo box. 
3. Use the keyboard ‘Enter’ key to expand the combo box and then choose the ‘Screen Reader Mode ON’ option.
4. Select the ‘Save’ button in the main content area of the page. 
5. Use the keyboard’s ‘Enter’ key to save the page.

Step 4: Sign Out and Sign In Again

1. Select the ‘Action’ menu button on the top banner.
2. Press your keyboard ‘Enter’ key.
3. Use the ‘Down Arrow Key’ and choose ‘Sign Out’.
4. ‘Sign In’ again. This will ensure that screen reader mode is on.

Screen Reader Instructions Without Sight Impairment

The ‘Student Homepage’ in ‘Classic View’ displays information that may not be visible in the ‘Student View Dashboard’.

Step 1

After logging in, click on ‘Student Homepage’.

Step 2

You will be in the ‘Student Homepage’.

Step 3

Using the ‘Three Dot’ menu, click ‘Preferences’.

Step 4

In ‘My Preferences’, the ‘General Settings’ section, click ‘Accessibility Layout’, choose ‘Screen Reader Mode ON’ option. Select the ‘Save’  button in the main content area of the page. 

Step 5

• Log out of LionsLink.
• Log into LWTech.edu/ClassicLogin for your settings to take effect.