Come hear about our program and tour the classrooms! Open House Schedule:
Fall Quarter: November 4th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Winter Quarter: January 20th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Spring Quarter: April 14th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
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Now accepting applications for Fall 2027

How to Apply

The Graphic Design program is a two-year degree that starts every Fall Quarter only.
Here are two options to get you started. 

Option 1: I would like to find out more. Please send us your name and email at:
‍design.central@seattlecolleges.edu

Option 2: I’m ready to apply (continue to the steps below)

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Step 1

Answer 5 Questions

Applying to the design program: Admission to the design program requires submitting a PDF file of 5 images of your creative work. The work could be anything visually creative. Samples may include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, collage, photography, mixed media, advertising, posters, etc.

In addition to you your PDF of your creative work, please answer the 5 questions below. This will help faculty get to know and understand our incoming students.

Questions:
1. What is your full name?

2. Why are you interested in the Graphic Design program?

3. How are you creative? Please describe your creative background.

4. What else should we know about you?

5. How did you learn about the program?

‍Submit your PDF and the answers to questions above to: design.central@seattlecolleges.edu
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We will notify you when we receive your email. We will also notify you of your acceptance to the program within three weeks of submission.‍‍

    Step 2

    Apply to Seattle Central College

    After you get accepted to the design program, you will then need to apply and enroll to Seattle Central College at large:

    Click here to apply to Seattle Central College.
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    Watch for your ctcLink ID number in your admissions email.
    Use this ID to activate your student account through the ctcLink Gateway.

    Once you obtain your ctcLink ID number:
    Email Nicholas Kaatz Nicholas.Kaatz@Seattlecolleges.edu AND Semhar Tekeste Semhar.Tekeste@seattlecolleges.edu with your name, your ctcLink ID number, and your desire to enroll specifically into the design program. ‍

    Step 3

    Check Academic Requirements

    You must be eligible for:
    ‍English 101 (College Composition)
    Math 081 (Pre-Algebra)

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    You can show this through placement testing or by submitting transcripts.

    Enrollment

    If the program is full, you may choose to:
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    • Remain available for late openings
    • Defer to the following year (one-time option).