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Get Help with Enrolling, Registration, and/or ctcLink Activation

• Attend a Bilingual Admissions Lab
  Drop in to Lewis Hall, Room L-125 on Mondays from 3:30-5 p.m.:
  • Get help completing your online admissions application
  • Scheduling your appointment to take your placement test (ACCUPLACER)
  • Guidance with course placement (bring transcripts if applicable)
  • Schedule your orientation appointment with your Advisor/ Navigator (Cardinal Take Off)
  • ctcLink account activation (Get your new student ID)
  • Guidance with filling out your student vaccination exemption/verification
• Meet with an advisor! We are offering Drop-In Advising Support Sessions:
  • In Person 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs.  | Lewis Hall 125
  • Virtual via Zoom 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. | https://skagitvalleycollege.zoom.us/j/83950197660
• If this does not work with your schedule, please call 360.416.7654 or email counselingandadvising@skagit.edu to make an appointment.
• Sign up for Cardinal Takeoff: sign up here
  • Get help registering for classes. Attend Cardinal Takeoff if you have applied and created your ctcLink account and are a new student.

Step-by-Step Instructions – Admissions and Enrollment Steps Videos

Admissions and State Application – How to complete your Online Admissions Application in ctcLink

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The Mount Vernon Campus Cardinal Bookstore hours for Fall Quarter are:

FAQs

How can students order textbooks through Cardinal Bookstore?

Orders for Fall Quarter course materials can be placed by either:

• Coming in to the store at the Mount Vernon campus,
• Or calling Janet Salas, Assistant Manager at 360.416.7866.

Can orders be shipped via UPS at the customer's request?

Orders for course materials will be shipped via UUPS shipping rates are:

• $15 per order – Regular UPS Ground Service;
• $30 – 2nd Day UPS Service

Can orders be shipped to the Whidbey Island Campus for pick up?

Yes, prepaid orders can be shipped from the Mount Vernon Campus Bookstore to the Whidbey Island Campus Library for pick up. To arrange for this service – contact Janet Salas, Assistant Manager at 360.416.7866.

How can students make a purchase with an agency funded account such as Opportunity Grant, Basic Food Employment and Training, Workfirst, Labor & Industries, Veteran’s Administration, etc.?

Students with an agency funded account may make purchases by coming into the bookstore, or they will need to call the bookstore to place an order.

• Students will need to have their registration available when they call the bookstore so they can confirm the courses they are registered in.
• Students will also need to know the textbooks and materials that have been approved for purchase by their funding agency.

Note: If Workforce Grant Office students require assistance with setting up an account or obtaining an increase in funds for textbooks, they will need to contact the Workforce Grants Office.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If agency funded students do not have enough funds in their account to cover their purchase and they choose to pay the balance out of pocket, the balance can be paid by cash or check. Bank cards will not be accepted.

How can students return textbooks and course materials?

Returns and exchanges can be processed in store at the Mount Vernon Campus bookstore. The final day for Fall Quarter textbook returns is October 1, 2024.

• Applied Bachelor in Management (BASM) program: Known as the lab for the 21st-century workplace, the bachelor’s degree in Management is designed for those who have completed an associate degree in any field, including those that do not directly transfer to four-year schools. A fully online program that replicates the on-the-job learning environment with upper-level courses that model a management view perspective through teamwork and independent learning. The program offers a BAS degree in either General Management or Healthcare Management. The Healthcare Management option is a non-clinical program.
  • Sign up for a BASM Program Briefing
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Conservation (BASEC) program: As SVC’s first applied bachelor’s degree and now in its seventh year, BASEC is a two-year program. Our 90-credit program is designed for those who hold an associate degree in fields such as Environmental Conservation and Biology, or who have completed the equivalent college-level credits. The program offers an exceptional learning experience made possible due to Skagit Valley’s unique ecology of temperate forests, shorelines, and mixed-use wilderness areas and a fully accredited lab.
  • Sign up for a BASEC Program Briefing
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Design (BASAMD) program: The Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Design provides the skills and experience needed to advance careers in manufacturing across a broad range of industries in both technical and managerial roles. The curriculum is based on solving real world workplace challenges related to production systems, automation, materials testing, safety, operations and project management, supply chain, quality control, technical communications, and sustainability. Participants will draw on past educational and work experience while also working to build advanced skills and knowledge in CAD/CAM, data analysis, and technical problem solving.
  • Sign up for a BASAMD Program Briefing
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree is a direct entry, four-year program that prepares graduates for high-paying careers in high-demand computer and technical fields. The BSCS is a student-centered program designed to prepare students to work in industry to contribute to the design and development of software and computer systems. The classes are built to teach students to collaborate and replicate real-world perspectives through teamwork and independent learning.
  • Information sessions can be found by searching for Computer Science on our events page.

Need help with your classes? SVC offers in-person and online tutoring for both Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. In addition, all students can access online tutoring through the Western eTutoring Consortium at any time of the year and the Online Writing Center.

Learn More

• 24/7 Reference Chat Service
• One-on-One Zoom Meetings with a Librarian
• Library Resource Check Outs (books, etc.)
• Resources for free or low-cost internet service

Not sure how we can best help you? Email mv.library@skagit.edu and a librarian will be happy to help you!

We currently offer food pantry services at the following times:

• Mount Vernon Campus: Thursday | 12 – 4 p.m.

• Whidbey Island Campus: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sign-ups will be available through a Canvas announcement on Tuesdays. Students sign up ahead of time for pick-up which will take place in the Cardinal Center, room C-190 at the Mount Vernon campus or in Old Main, room B-116 at the Whidbey Island campus. We do our best to partner with local food distribution organizations such as Skagit Gleaners and Helping Hands as well. Please direct questions to Melissa Kristofferson.

For information about the SVC Food Pantry and additional community resources, visit the Student Basic Needs Resources page.