Hello Friends of Shoreline!

There are many things happening in the world and on our campus right now. So, we want to keep you updated with a monthly newsletter. Each issue will share important information, events, and stories about our students.

As the new school year begins, we are excited to send you our first newsletter!

Campus Updates

• New Name: We’ve changed from Shoreline Community College to Shoreline College! This new name reflects our growth and global vision, while keeping the Shoreline identity that students, alumni, and partners know and love. You may still see the old name until our full transition in 2026.
  
  
• New Students: We welcomed 166 new international students from 20 countries, both in person and online this fall. Orientation (Sept 15-19) included meeting advisors to plan studies, learning I-20/F-1 rules, exploring campus resources, getting tips for life in the U.S., and joining fun activities like a tour of Seattle.

• Virtual Tour: You can now explore our campus and classrooms online from anywhere with our new virtual tour! (Our friends in China can use this link.)

Admissions Updates

• Apply Now for Winter 2026: Orientation begins December 29, and classes start January 5. Students with visa delays can begin online with Shoreline Online Learning and then easily transfer to campus later.
  
  
• More Scholarships: Students can now apply for $500, $1,000, or $2,000 scholarships after receiving their acceptance letter.

Student Success Story: Nanami

• Transfer Spotlight: Originally from Japan, Nanami began in Shoreline’s English Language Program, then earned both her high school and associate’s degrees through our High School Completion Program. She also gained leadership skills as an Office Assistant and International Student Leader.
  
  Nanami graduated from Shoreline in June 2025 and has transferred this fall to the University of California, Berkeley, one of the top universities in the U.S. — to study neuroscience — along with 11 other Shoreline students. We are so proud of her! Please share her story to inspire your students.

Have questions or comments? Write to us anytime at ieoutreach@shoreline.edu. We’ll be back with more updates next month!

Be well and be in peace,

The International Outreach Team

Note: A previous version of this newsletter included an incorrect number of transfer students to the University of California, Berkeley in 2025. This has been updated.