News & Updates sent September 21, 2021

Hello,

Skagit Valley College is transitioning to ctcLink: a new centralized system that will change how you do business online. In October, you will receive instructions on how to activate your ctcLink account. Once your account is activated, you will have 24/7 access to the new and improved student self-service tools. There is no expected disruption to classes or the Canvas platform during the transition to ctcLink.

Important Dates and Deadlines 

• September 26: Last day to apply for Emergency Funding until after we are live in ctcLink.
• September 27: Last day to withdraw from courses and receive a 100% refund.
• September 27: Last day to make adjustments to your financial aid. The college will not be able to make financial aid disbursements from September 27 until November 8 (this date is subject to change).
• September 28: Last day to make changes to your student record before going live in ctcLink on October 25. This means, you will work with staff to make needed updates and will not be able to view those updates until October 25. Any updates to your Canvas courses may be delayed during the transition.
• September 29: Last day for all student funding transactions in our current system for Fall Quarter. 
• October 4: Last day to withdraw from courses and receive a 50% refund and last day to withdraw without a “W” grade notation on your transcript. 
• October 11-October 20: All offices, except classroom instruction, will offer limited services. 
• October 25: ctcLink is live! Students activate their ctcLink account and receive a new ctcLink ID. 
• November 1: Winter Quarter 2022 registration opens for returning students.
• November 8: Financial Aid disbursements will resume in the ctcLink system (date subject to change).

ctcLink Account Information
You can log in to your ctcLink account on October 25. A welcome email will come to your SVC email account to activate your new ctcLink account. You will use your current Student ID number as a first-time user and your new ctcLink ID will appear in a pop-up window. You will need your new ctcLink ID for Winter 2022 registration and logging in to Canvas for Winter Quarter. More detailed instructions will be sent closer to the go live date of October 25.

For more information and updates, please visit ctclink.skagit.edu.

We appreciate your patience as we work toward creating a better student experience. Questions regarding this message can be sent to ctcLinkInfo@skagit.edu.