Advising/Counseling Center
TransAlta Commons Building, Second Floor
360-623-8967
ccadvising@centralia.edu
The Advising/Counseling Center offers a variety of services. Appointments are recommended, however, drop-in service may be available.
Career Services
Career counseling helps students to identify suitable academic programs and career paths. In collaboration with a counselor, students discover aptitudes, interests, values, and skills through assessment and exploration. Tools available include the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (fee applies), and other career exploration programs. These assessments and resources help students find college programs, career fields, and occupations that align with interests and aptitude. These systems can be used to search for specific information concerning training, skill needs, rate of pay, and job prospects. Students can also receive assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, and job searching.
Counseling
Pre-admission counseling is available to prospective students to provide information about college programs and courses in their area of interest. Personal counseling and educational problem-solving helps students to manage various problems that may interfere with college success. Examples include stress, relationship problems, interpersonal conflicts, anxiety, depression, or grief. Counselors can also help students build strong study skills, manage test anxiety, set realistic goals, explore transfer information, and troubleshoot problems. Counselors help connect students with resources and services to support a positive educational experience.
Educational Services
- Pre-admissions Counseling: Pre-admissions counseling can provide information about programs, courses, and services to match student interest.
- Educational Counseling: Educational counseling can help with study skills, academic deficiencies, test anxiety, setting realistic goals, transfer information, program planning, and class scheduling questions.
- Test Interpretation: Test interpretation is provided for the ACCUPLACER placement test and career inventories (Myers-Brigg-type indicators).
- Transfer Advising: Subject area faculty counselors can assist with application planning and researching transfer options. Transfer information for two- and four-year colleges in Washington are available in the Advising/ Counseling Center.
Welcome Desk
The Welcome Desk (located on the first floor of the TransAlta Commons) provides support to potential and current students at Centralia College. Our primary goal is to create an open atmosphere of direction and support for students. We assist students in a variety of disciplines by addressing their individual needs in a constructive environment. A part of our mission is to work closely with our campus community to provide a variety of support for the campus.
Services include:
- Providing applicable program information
- Identifying “next steps” for future and current students
- Completing account set up (advising requirement)
- Systems Problem Solving: holds, ctcLink login, student email, testing/placement, logging into the financial aid portal, basic understanding of information in the financial aid portal
- Identifying, documenting, and forwarding questions to other areas for complex issues
- Printing and providing support for filling out college forms
- Campus integration
- Translation services
- Email follow up
- Virtual ready for connecting with departments
Blazer Central
Blazer Central is a student resource and success hub located in the TransAlta Commons room 333. It is an intentional study and collaboration space that is relaxed and supportive and which offers academic and holistic programming that promotes student success.
Services include:
- Low-level technology support - student email, Canvas, Microsoft Office, etc
- Workshops focused on study skills and habits for success, such as time management, effecting textbook reading techniques, and note-taking
- Individual support for navigating the college experience and connecting to campus resources
- The M2IND Initiative (Mentoring/Motivating for Inspiring, Networking, and Development), a peer mentoring program, pairs apprentices with mentors to help them best utilize and maximize their time at Centralia College
Bookstore
TransAlta Commons Building, First Floor
360-623-8964
ccbookstore@centralia.edu
The Centralia College Bookstore serves students, faculty, staff, and community members. As a self-supporting auxiliary of Centralia College, all revenue earned benefits Centralia College and campus programs. The bookstore offers new, used, and digital course materials, reference and study aids, art and computer supplies, stationery, snacks, Blazer gear, and gifts.
Trailblazer Trunk is a seasonal team shop, specializing in team gear and essentials operated by the bookstore. The Trailblazer Trunk is open during home games in the Michael Smith Gymnasium. Follow Centralia College Bookstore on Facebook and Instagram for more information regarding specific hours and specials.
Visit www.centraliabookstore.com for information on quarterly course material, extended hours, buyback, and rental return information and to purchase Centralia College branded apparel, gifts and schools supplies.
Blazer Bite Cafeteria
TransAlta Commons Building, First Floor
Food Services offers a full line of fast foods, sandwiches, soups, salads, buffet, beverages, and a variety of snack items for breakfast and lunch. Daily breakfast and lunch specials are posted each month in the Cafeteria and online. Meal plans available.
Blazer Bistro (formerly iBean Espresso & Mini Donuts)
TransAlta Commons Building, First Floor
7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Closed on days there are no scheduled classes
Blazer Bistro serves coffee, energy drinks, light snacks, and grab-and-go meals.
Childcare & Early Learning Programs
Children’s Development Center
412 S. Oak Street
360-623-8949
Childcare services are available on campus for children ages one year through five years. The childcare program participates in the Washington State Early Achievers Program. Areas of specialization are Child Outcomes, Curriculum, Staff Supports, and Family Engagement and Partnership. Parents participate in the children’s classroom and parenting classes. The childcare center is utilized by the Early Childhood Education programs on campus for training and observation purposes.
Pear Street Early Learning Center
910 W. Pear Street
ECEAP Preschool
360-623-8950 or 360-623-8735 (Espanol)
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) offers free preschool and family services funded by Washington State. It provides comprehensive services and support to eligible children 3 and 4 years old and their families. ECEAP helps children and families get ready for kindergarten and supports child’s development and learning.
Continuing Education
Career and Technical Education Office
Technology Building, Room 114
301 S. King Street
360-623-8940
continuinged@centralia.edu
www.campusce.net/centralia
Centralia College’s Continuing Education department provides a wide range of non-credit classes, workshops, and certifications throughout the year. These self-supporting classes are offered at various times and locations and are intended for personal enrichment or career advancement. The Continuing Education department also creates and organizes training programs for local businesses and industries. You can find the current class schedule in the quarterly mailed-out Preview, on our website, or call the Continuing Education department.
Certifications
Centralia College offers several non-unit vocational certificates. Contact the Centralia College Career and Technical Education Office for details.
Disability Services
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 208
360-623-8966
Centralia College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all other applicable state and federal regulations to provide reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities, who wish to receive assistance, should contact the Disability Services Office as soon as possible, preferably at least six weeks before the start of the quarter. Disability Services staff members will determine accommodations on an individual case-by-case basis for students that qualify. Current (usually not older than three years) documentation of the disability by a qualified professional is highly recommended to facilitate optimal services.
Honors and Recognition
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of the two-year college, accepts students with a 3.4 or higher GPA. Contact a Centralia College advisor for information.
Outstanding Student Award
Any member of the college community may nominate a student for the Outstanding Student Award. Students may also nominate themselves. The Outstanding Student Awards are presented at commencement. The Office of the Vice President of Student Services has nomination forms and information about eligibility and criteria for the award.
All-Washington Academic Team
The Centralia College president names one or two students annually to the All-Washington Academic Team. These students are also nominated for the All-USA Today Academic Team, a national student recognition program. To be eligible for nomination, students must demonstrate academic achievement, community activities, and service to the college while attending Centralia College. Nominations are made during fall quarter.
Instructional Support
Writing Center
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 301
360-623-8841
writingcenter@centralia.edu
The L.G. Foss Writing Center offers support to students of all abilities working on academic writing. Trained peer consultants offer students guidance and feedback on their writing while encouraging them to apply what they learn to improving their own writing process. Students can submit their drafts online, work directly with a consultant, or utilize the writing center’s computer stations and resources to work on their assignments. The writing center also hosts online and in-person workshops on writing-related topics. In addition to these student services the writing center offers support for faculty who teach writing and assign writing in their courses. Students can visit www.centralia.edu/resources/academic/writing-center.aspx to get additional information, to make appointment, or to submit a draft online.
PROS Speech Tutors
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 337
This drop-in center provides help to any student with an upcoming presentation, speech, or even job interview. If it has to do with communication, these are your “Pros.”
Peer Tutoring and STEM Center
Walton Science Center, Room 309
Our tutoring facility offers a space for collaborative learning and academic support. From the second week of each quarter until the eve of finals, we welcome students from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday when classes are in session.
The Peer Tutoring and STEM Center serves as a hub where students can engage in group study sessions, receive personalized guidance from faculty members, and benefit from peer-to-peer tutoring services. Our drop-in center provides complimentary tutoring services covering a spectrum of subjects including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and more, contingent upon tutor availability. Additionally, we offer individualized and small-group tutoring sessions tailored to meet specific academic needs. Peer tutoring services are offered free of charge to registered Centralia College Students.
Prospective peer tutors are encouraged to apply, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, secure a recommendation from a professor, and complete the requisite application process. For detailed information regarding available subjects and tutoring schedules, please visit us in person or our Canvas classroom at https://centralia.instructure.com/courses/1942307.
Kirk Library
Kirk Library Building
360-623-8956
librarian@centralia.edu
The Kirk Library provides a robust and relevant variety of print, digital, media, and open education resources. The library website is the gateway to information resources and academic research tools. Currently enrolled students may borrow materials, access library computers with Microsoft Office Suite, and use Ask-WA, a live chat service with a librarian, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.
Elearning
Kirk Library, Room 137
360-623-8955
ccelearniong@centralia.edu
eLearning can help students with online educational tools including Canvas, Panopto, and other websites used for classes. eLearning can also help with software used for classes, such as internet browsers and Microsoft Office. In addition, eLearning can help with signing in and resetting your ctcLink password, learning how to use the above tools, and troubleshooting with you when things go wrong.
Parking
Students, faculty, staff, and guests may not park in RESERVED parking stalls from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday without a special Reserved Parking permit.
A valid state-issued placard is required for ADA parking.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are located in the Washington Hall Lot. Parking in these stalls is only allowed while actively charging.
Bike racks are provided for convenience. Bicycles are not allowed inside buildings and must be secured only to designated bike racks (not other college facilities).
For details on parking regulations, citation fees, and appeals, please visit the Centralia College website.
Sports Programs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Michael Smith Gymnasium, Room 117
360-623-8926
centraliablazers.com
Centralia College is a member of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). The teams are known as the Trailblazers. The comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program provides competition for both men and women students and is gaining an enviable record in all league competition.
The athletic program offers opportunities to participate in the following varsity team sports:
- Baseball - Men
- Basketball - Men and Women
- Esports (collegiate gaming) - Men and Women
- Golf - Women
- Soccer - Men and Women
- Softball (fast pitch) - Women
- Volleyball - Women
Student Job Center
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 228
360-623-8974
studentjobs@centralia.edu
The Student Job Center can help Centralia College students find part-time student employment on- and off-campus to supplement their educational costs. Visit the Job Center to review potential jobs and receive a job referral for an official interview. To be eligible for student employment, students must be enrolled in at least six (6) college-level credits (Adult Basic Education and High School Completion classes do not count) and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Student Employment Programs:
- Federal Work-Study On-campus (must be eligible for financial aid)
- On-campus Employment (no financial aid eligibility required)
- Federal Work Study Community Service (on and off- campus, must be eligible for financial aid)
- State Work Study On-campus (must be a Washington resident and eligible for financial aid)
- State Work Study Off-campus (must be a Washington resident and eligible for financial aid)
- Federal Work Study Reading/Math Tutor (must be eligible for financial aid)
Student Life and Involvement Center (SLIC)
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 137
360-623-8972
How To Get Involved
The Student Life and Involvement Center (SLIC) is the headquarters for student leadership and campus involvement. SLIC oversees student government; budgets for all student-funded programs, clubs, and organizations; and provides campus activities and support services to all student-funded programs. SLIC holds leadership training throughout the year for all student leaders and any student that is interested. SLIC also provides student identification cards and parking passes, maintains a campus lost and found, and posts on campus bulletin boards.
Student Advocacy Activities Leadership Team (SAALT)
SAALT is a group of student leaders who advocate and plan events for Centralia College students. SAALT is committed to social justice, sustainability and creating inclusive events for all Centralia students. The President, Vice President and Coordinators on SAALT work together to provide social, cultural, educational, and advocacy work through serving on campus committees, being part of the College Shared Governance Model and campus programming. As the representatives for the governing body of Centralia College Students, all SAALT members are responsible for advocating for students.
SAALT holds weekly meetings that are open to all students. Members of SAALT are selected each spring and receive compensation for their time. SAALT appoints students to be part of the governance process by serving on college committees.
Clubs and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to meet friends, satisfy special interests, and contribute to campus life. Students can organize and join associations to promote their special interests.
Currently recognized student groups include but are not limited to:
- Gender Sexuality Alliance
- Medical Assistant Club
- Nerds the Gathering
- Art Club
- Theatre Club
- Speech Club
- Spilled Ink (Literary publication)
- Latinxs Unidos
- Centralia College East Organization of Students
- And many more!
Students are encouraged to start clubs through the recognition process. For a complete list of currently recognized clubs and organizations, visit https://www.centralia.edu/resources/student-life/clubs.aspx.
Food Pantry
TransAlta Commons Building, Room 137
360-623-8972
The Trailblazer Food Pantry exists to provide free food and personal care items to Centralia College students experiencing food insecurity. The pantry is a “client choice” pantry, meaning students can pick the food that suits their needs best. Food from the pantry is a mix of donated and purchased items. Currently enrolled students can access the food pantry twice per month.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The college has established policies providing for the rights and responsibilities of students. Copies of this code (WAC 132L-351) are available from the SLIC or the Vice President of Student Services Office.
- This is a summary of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Code. It is not a complete summary and does not replace the actual code. Refer to the code itself for a complete understanding of its content.
- Centralia College has this code to help fulfill its mission. See WAC 132L-351-010.
- If you violate this code, Centralia College can discipline you. See WAC 132L-351-015.
- Some words in the code have technical or special meanings. These are defined. See WAC 132L-351-020.
- You are accountable for your behavior both on and off campus. See WAC 132L-351-025.
- You have constitutional rights. See WAC 132L-351-030.
- You have these freedoms: access, association, press, speech, assembly, due process, and other rights. You are also protected from unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, and unreasonable search. See WAC 132L-351- 035.
- You should take an active role in your learning, obey the law, and follow college rules. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Do not hurt, intimidate, or bother people. See WAC 132L- 351-040.
- Be honest and tell the truth. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Do not cheat. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Do not steal or cause damage to other people’s property. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Do not go where you are not supposed to. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Do not abuse computers, telephones or other electronic equipment; do not use them to break the law or to bother people. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- The use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs is strictly controlled. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- Hazing is prohibited. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- If you disrupt the classroom, the faculty member may remove you for that day. The same thing could happen if you disrupt an office. You can also be disciplined further. See WAC 132L-351-040.
- If you violate the code, you can receive anything from a warning to dismissal. You can also be fined or have other restrictions placed on you. See WAC 132L-351-050.
- If you are a threat to people, you will be suspended immediately. You will get a hearing later. See WAC 132L-351-100.
- If you are accused of violating this code, you will be summoned to an initial hearing. See WAC 132L-351-055.
- You can appeal decisions to the Conduct Committee, then to the president. See WAC 132L-351-060.
- There are rules about how the Conduct Committee conducts its process and handles records. See WAC 132L-351-080.
- There are rules about how the Conduct Committee considers evidence. The college has to prove its case by a preponderance of evidence. See WAC 132L-351-085.
- There are rules about what the Conduct Committee can do, and how it communicates its results. See WAC 132L-351-090.
- There are rules about how and when to appeal. See WAC 132L-351-095.
- There are rules about how this code is changed. WAC 132L-351-240.
- There is supplemental discipline process for sexual misconduct cases that have a few differences. WAC 132L-351-200.
- The Conduct officer will communicate to both parties during a sexual misconduct case and investigation. WAC 132L-351-230.
- The complainant in a sexual misconduct case can appeal. WAC 132L-351-280.
TRIO Programs
TransAlta Commons Building, Second Floor
Three federally funded TRIO programs - TRIO TS, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services - provide support services to low-income and first-generation students or students with disabilities who meet federal eligibility requirements. The programs assist students as they prepare for college, attend college, and transfer to a four-year college or university.
TRIO TS
360-623-8969
ts@centralia.edu
TRIO TS assists 7-12 grade students with the exploration of career and educational options beyond high school. Services include academic support, career and college guidance, and assistance with the completion of college, financial aid and scholarship applications.
Upward Bound
360-623-8968
trio.ub@centralia.edu
This college-prep program prepares high school students for college success through weekly academic support during the school year, and an intensive six-week program in the summer, including college visits and cultural opportunities.
Student Support Services
360-623-8970
trio.sss@centralia.edu
Student Support Services (SSS) helps students learn how college works and how to make it work for them. Services are designed to help students build the skills and motivation necessary to graduate from Centralia College and transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree.
SSS offers these services:
- Free 3-unit College & Career Success Course
- In-person math and English tutoring
- 24/7 online tutoring in 300 STEM-based subjects available in English and Spanish
- Academic advising with priority registration
- Textbook and laptop loan
- Help with the FAFSA
- Student advocacy and empowerment
- Career exploration
- Transfer planning
- Four-year college visits and tours
- Scholarship search assistance
- Financial literacy training
Testing
Kirk Library, Room 121
360-623-8920
cctestingcenter@centralia.edu
Tests Offered
- Next-Generation ACCUPLACER (college English placement)
- GED
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
- American Medical Technologist (AMT) exam
- Washington Educator Skills Tests (WEST)
- WAMAP (college math placement)
Testing Accommodations
Students with documented disabilities can request accommodations and apply for services through Centralia College Disability Services at 360-623-8966. For accommodation requests for GED testing, contact Pearson Vue at www.ged.com.
Current photo ID is required for all testing.
Technology Resources
IT HelpDesk
Washington Hall Room 201
360-623-8910
helpdesk@centralia.edu
The college provides a wide range of computing resources and internet services to students. There are multiple general-purpose computer labs across campus with Windows-based PCs equipped with a variety of software applications supporting the instructional curriculum. Students also have access to specialty labs supporting various educational programs including computer science, graphic arts, music, mathematics, and physics. The campus provides wireless network access for students and guests. Students also have the option of free access to Microsoft applications under the Microsoft Campus Agreement. CC’s classrooms are being upgraded to provide an enhanced delivery for both in-person and hybrid courses.
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