Common Course Numbering Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Common Course Numbering?

This is a state-wide project to develop common course names, numbers and titles for the same courses within the Community and TechnicalCollege system.

  • Why is SCCchanging to Common Course Numbering? To help students!

The changes should help you, the student, to know that a course you have taken at one WashingtonCommunity or TechnicalCollege is the same at another Washington college, and to knowthat it will transfer easily. Courses that are not listed as “common” will still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement, as in the past.

  • When will the change take place?

ShorelineCommunity College will be switching to the new course names, numbers and titles beginning Summer Quarter 2008.

  • How will I know that a course is common?

Common courses will have an ampersand (&) in the department name, e.g. ACCT& 201. Please note that many of our course names and numbers did not fit the new Common Course Numbering scheme, so courses without the “&” may have been changed as well (e.g., ACCTG 171 has been changed to ACCT 190.)

  • Where can I find a list of old and new course names?

SCC has developed a quick link on the online schedule to assist you. From the main SCC website:, go to Quick Links:Classes-Schedule; click on Common Course Numbering Changes and follow the directions. Or you can type in the following address to the website:.

  • Do these changes impact my planning guide?

All of ShorelineCommunity College’s planning guides have changes due to the new numbering system. Because requirements for certificates and degrees change over time, you have the option to continue to use the planning guide you started out with (you will have to look up the new course numbers to make sure you are taking the correct courses) or you can opt to use the new version of the planning guide for your program degree or certificate. Please contact your advisor if you have questions.

  • Where do I find updated planning guides?

New planning guides will be available at the website by summer quarter.

  • Who do I go to if I have questions about Common Course Numbering?

The Registrar’s Office, 206-546-4613 or the Office of Recruitment & Enrollment Services, 206-546-4581.