How to Apply

The Visual Media program is a two-year degree that starts every Fall Quarter only. Because space is limited, admission is competitive. Follow the steps below to apply.

Step 1

Apply to Seattle Central College

Complete the Seattle Central Application.
Watch for your ctcLink ID number in your admissions email.
Use this ID to activate your student account through the ctcLink Gateway.

Step 2

Check Academic Requirements

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

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

Step 3

Meet with an Advisor

Email Jayjay Pastores (Jayjay.Pastores@seattlecolleges.edu) with your ctcLink ID to set up your program file.

Step 4

Submit Your Portfolio

Admission requires a portfolio review.

How to Submit:
Students are not eligible to enter the program until their portfolio has been approved.
Contact Bliss.Holloway@seattlecolleges.edu for details

2026 Portfolio Submission Guidelines

If your first submission is not accepted, you are welcome to resubmit.

    Step 5 (Optional)

    Attend an Open House

    We strongly recommend attending an Open House about this program at your earliest convenience. Open House is scheduled at the beginning of each quarter from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the fifth floor of the main building. You may drop in anytime, and no RSVP is required.

    Fall 2025 – October 23rd

    Winter 2026 – January 28th

    Spring 2026 – April 30th

    Enrollment

    Students on the Approved List will be contacted by email in late Spring Quarter.
    Enrollment is offered in the order names were added. If the program is full, you may choose to:

    • Remain available for late openings
    • Defer to the following year (one-time option).

    You are responsible for informing us if your e-mail information changes. Please notify the Division Office directly by e-mail.