Welcome to Lower Columbia College!

Click each step below to read more information.

Step 1 - Apply for Admission

If you made it to this page without applying for admission, that's your first step! If you haven't applied, check out our application options to find the best fit for you.

Step 2 - Complete your To-Do List in Navigate

Get Username & Password. This is the log-in for your student Email and Navigate.
- You'll need your ctcLink ID number, which was sent to your email after you applied. Didn't get your ID number? Retrieve it with our online ID retrieval tool!
Log into Navigate to start working on and checking off your to-do items!
- Navigate provides a to-do list of things that need to be completed, such as:
  - Activating your accounts, Placement and/or Transcripts, Financial Aid, New Student Orientation, etc.
- You can also download the Navigate app for your Android or Apple device.

What happens next?

New Student Orientation

One of the to-do items in Navigate is "Complete the Online New Student Orientation", which provides more education and resources to help you get started.
- Make sure your placement and/or transcripts are submitted before starting the orientation.
Join the One-Stop Center in Zoom if you need assistance.

Meet with an advisor and register for classes

After you have completed the New Student Orientation (and placement), you will be contacted to schedule a New Student Advising Appointment.
During this appointment you will discuss goals, classes and get registered for classes.
- Your advising appointment will be virtual or over the phone, and you will need to be in front of a computer so they can walk you through the registration process.

Have a computer at home and need live assistance?

If you have questions or need help, join the One-Stop Center online in Zoom Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If needed, you can also call the One-Stop Center at (360) 442-2322.

Need access to a computer to work through these steps?

Check out the "What's open on campus" section which shows the building hours for Wi-Fi Hot Spot and Student Services, where you can drop in and use a computer..

Have you applied for admission?

If not, that's your first step! Check out our application options to find the best fit for you.

Are you a Running Start Student?

Your steps are different! Call Running Start at (360) 442-2442 for more information.

University Student?

If you are only taking classes this summer before returning to your university this fall, fill out this form!

International Student?

Your steps are different! Learn about your next steps on the International Students page.