Welcome and Introduction

Highline offers you the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree and to learn important skills that will help you achieve your career goals.

Our services and programs include:

Our main campus location is midway between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, at:

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Our Mission Statement

We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and Board of Trustees of Highline Community College—provide the members of our diverse and multifaceted community with superior educational programs and services to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary for productive, responsible, and meaningful lives. We seek to assist our student body and lead our community in fulfilling their life-long learning needs.

 

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Important Numbers

Main Campus (206) 878-3710
TDD (206) 870-4853
Federal Way Campus (253) 943-4000

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Disclaimer

Limitation of Liability: The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Noncollege Property: The college assumes no responsibility for any damage to or loss of any noncollege personal property.

Nondiscrimination Statement/Complaint Procedure: The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability (handicap), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a Vietnam veteran. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). See Appendix C, 171 for more information. Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability means that a qualified individual will not be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the college’s services, programs, or activities on the basis of her/his disability.

The college will reasonably accommodate the special needs of disabled qualified individuals. The college has designated the following individual to coordinate its efforts against discrimination, to answer inquiries, to receive requests for disability accommodations, and to receive complaints of alleged discrimination: Director of Human Resources; MS 9-7, P.O. Box 98000; Des Moines, WA 98198-9800; (206) 878-3710, ext. 3320.

Purpose: This catalog is published for informational purposes. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. However, the provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the college. The college reserves all rights to make changes in policies, procedures, course offerings, calendar, tuition and fees, and other items for any reason.

Student Records Privacy: Students (or parents, where applicable) have the right to do the following: (1) inspect and review the student’s educational records, (2) request the amendment of such record(s), (3) consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in such records (absent a legal excepton to the consent requirement), (4) file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the requirements of FERPA, and (5) obtain a copy of the college’s student records policy. See “Students’ Rights Regarding Their Educational Records,” in Appendix C, page 172 for more detailed information.

Student Right to Know: Students and other interested persons can access information on completion and/or graduation rates; district security policies and crime statistics; athletic program participation rates and financial support data; completion and/or graduation rates for student-athletes; information regarding student records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act; and Alcohol and Drug policy by logging on to the following Web sites:

Paper copies of the above documents can be obtained by contacting the Registration office: Highline Community College; Registration Office, MS 6-4; P.O. Box 98000; Des Moines, WA 98198-9800; (206) 878-3710, ext. 3242

Students’ Social Security Numbers: Your social security number is confidential and, under a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the college will protect it from unauthorized use and/or disclosure. In compliance with state/federal requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the purposes of state and federal financial aid, Hope/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic transcripts, assessment, or accountability research.

 

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