Class registration for summer 2022 and fall 2022 is open! Summer quarter starts July 5, 2022 and Fall quarter starts September 26, 2022. Registration closes the day before the quarter.
Academic advising is a critical component to your college experience. Advising is an interactive process between you and your Student Success Navigator/Advisor (these terms are used interchangeably at LWTech) to ensure student success through proactive support and guidance during your time at LWTech.
Student Success Navigators and Advisors will:
There are steps you must complete prior to meeting with an advisor to sign up for classes. Please review steps 1-4 below for details to ensure we are prepared to provide effective advising support.
Prior to meeting with an advisor, students must have completed the following:
After your admission application has been processed and you have a Student Identification Number (SID), you will need math and english placement prior to meeting with an advisor.
There are multiple placement options including high school transcript or test scores, college transcripts, and LWTech’s placement assessment.
Visit the Placement page to see which option works best for you.
Please note that we can utilize unofficial transcripts for placement purposes but students must send official transcripts to the college to transfer in credits. Please allow at least three weeks for this process. More information available at LWTech.edu/Transfer.
Students are assigned an advisor by their program of study.
In most programs, once a student has started their first quarter of classes, they will receive their continued advising from a Faculty Advisor in their program of study.
To find your Faculty Advisor contact information, visit your program of study webpage.
Consider attending a Career Choice Workshop. The Career Choice Workshop will help you understand the career choice process, identify your career interests, explore resources related to various career paths, learn about trends in the labor market, and locate educational programs aligned with your career goals. Unsure what to study at LWTech, attend the Career Choice Workshop and get started on the journey to your future career.
Visit the Employment Resource Center page for more information.
Once you decide on a program of study, you can declare your program at LWTech.edu/ChangeProgram.
The Advising Office does not assign an individual advisor or allow individual appointments to students enrolled in the Pre-Nursing DTA, Health Sciences AAS-T, or who are pursuing pre-requisites for the Nursing program or Dental Hygiene BAS program.
Some students are part of special population programs that provide academic advising. If you are interested in or are participating in one or more of these programs, please refer to the individual service pages for advisor and contact information:
Now that you have applied for admission, have your Student ID Number, and have a form of placement, you are ready to meet with an advisor to register for classes.
For new students, the preferred way to meet with an advisor is through a scheduled appointment.
At an appointment, an advisor can discuss:
You can find directions for how to make an appointment with your Advisor on the Who is My Advisor page.
Drop-in advising is a first-come, first-served time to meet with an available advisor without an appointment.
Appointments can be scheduled for 30-60 minutes. Both virtual and in-person appointments are available.
The Advising Office does not offer individual appointments to students enrolled in the Pre-Nursing DTA, Health Sciences AAS-T, or who are pursuing pre-requisites for the Nursing program or Dental Hygiene BAS program. Drop-in advising is open to students pursuing these programs.
Drop-in advising is avaiable in-person and virtually. Drop-in hours are designed for questions that can be addressed in 15 minutes or less. They are first-come, first-served time advisor's are available without an appointment. Drop-in advising is the fastest way to connect to an advisor for any urgent questions or concerns.
Note: Students must have applied for admission, received a Student ID Number, and have placement to meet with an advisor.
You can see the classes that are required for your program of study by using the following resources:
You can see the classes that are offered, including the days and times, by using the resources on the Class Schedule webpage.
Students can view their class schedule in LionsLink.
View View Your Class Schedule Guide in Full Screen
Continue for detailed instructions.
On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.
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.
Click on ‘Schedule’ on the left side navigation bar.
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.
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.).
Continuing students can register for classes online through LionsLink using the Class Search.
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.
Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
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.
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.
From the second search criteria dropdown, narrow down your search by selecting the ‘Subject’ for which you want to view classes for.
Tip:
Select additional filters to narrow your class search results. You may also select ‘More Filters’ for additional search criteria.
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.
Once your filters are set, click on ‘Search’.
Review the class options.
Tip:
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.
Review all the class details.
Important class details include:
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.
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’.
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’.
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’.
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’.
Check the boxes for the classes that you want to enroll in. Then click on the ‘Enroll’ button.
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.
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.
Continuing students can drop classes online through LionsLink using the Drop Courses function.
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:
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).
On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.
Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Enrollment’.
In the newly appeared dropdown, select ‘Drop Classes’.
Check the box next to the class you want to drop. Click on ‘Drop’ button.
Click on ‘Drop’ on the confirmation message or ‘Cancel’ to go back.
You have successfully dropped/withdrawn from classes.
Click on ‘OK’ to return to your schedule.
Common issues related to adding courses online are:
Students can add themselves to a waitlist and check their waitlist status in LionsLink.
View Join a Class Waitlist Guide in Full Screen
On the LionsLink Portal (LWTech.edu/StudentView), click on ‘ctcLink Login’.
Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button.
On the left side navigation bar, click ‘Class Information’. In the newly appeared dropdown, click ‘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.
Select additional filters to narrow your class search results. After filters are set, click on ‘Search’.
Tip: Check ‘Show Open Classes Only’ if you only want to see classes with available spots. Leave blank if you would like to be added to a waitlist.
When you have identified the class you would like, click the ‘3-dot menu’on the right. Click on ‘Add to Cart’ to save it in your Shopping Cart.
On the Enrollment Options page, check the box for ‘Waitlist if class is full’, if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Remember to click ‘Save’.
Tip: The permission number box is not required. Please leave this blank.
To continue to search/add classes from the course schedule to your Shopping Cart, click the ‘3-dot menu’.
Then click ‘Add to Cart’.
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’.
‘Check the Box or Boxes’for classes you want to enroll in. Click the ‘Enroll’ button.
Review the ‘Enrollment Results’ window and confirm you are added to the class waitlist.
Tip: A green results box means success! 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.
To check on your waitlisted classes, navigate to ‘Enrollment’ then ‘View Waitlist’.
You can view your place in the waitlist line.
Drop-in hours are offered weekly on Zoom and in-person at West Building, W207. Drop-in hours do not require an appointment. Scroll to the bottom of the Advising webpage to find the hours and link to access drop-in.
Continuing students can receive advising assistance through their faculty advisor or their academic advisor.
Faculty Advisors are instructors that teach in your program of study. For example, a Welding student would have one of the Welding instructors as their faculty advisor. Faculty Advisors work with students once they have begun their program courses and can assist with choosing future quarter courses.
Academic Advisors are not instructors in your program of study but professional staff whose role is to do advising. Academic Advisors may also be called Student Success Navigators, IBEST Coordinators, TRIO Advisor, or Workforce Advisor. They can help you plan your education, register for your first quarter classes, determine transferability of credits from other colleges, and connect you with resources on campus to help ensure your success here at LWTech. Advisors can also help you plan your transfer to a 4-year college/university, including BAS programs here at LWTech. If you need support or assistance and are unsure who to contact, your Academic Advisor is the best place to start.
Drop-in advising during Fall quarter is in-person and virtual (via Zoom or phone). Drop-in hours are designed for questions that can be addressed in 15 minutes or less. They are first-come, first-served time advisor's are available without an appointment. Drop-in advising is the fastest way to connect to an advisor for any urgent questions or concerns.
Prior to meeting with an advisor, students must have completed the following:
Connect with LWTech Academic Advising
via Zoom
Spring 2022 Special Hours & Closures
Please note the following special hours and closures before coming to drop-in advising:
No Drop-in Advising
New to LWTech? Connect with an Admission Coach. Your coach will create your personalized admissions guide based on your needs, including applying for financial aid, guiding you around the campus, and much more!
Advisors present at New Student Orientation on a quarterly schedule. Orientation is required for all new students who have not earned college credits at a previous college. Before attending New Student Orientation, students should have applied for admission and have their English and math placement completed.
If you are a student with a documented disability, connect with Disability Support Services for disability accommodations.
For Disability adjustments please contact the DSS office at (425) 739-8300.
Summer 2021
July 6, 2021 to
August 30, 2021
Fall 2021
September 27, 2021 to
December 10, 2021
Winter 2022
January 3, 2022 to
March 16, 2022
Spring 2022
April 4 2022 to
June 15, 2022
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Fri, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.