Get Started at Renton Technical College
Whatever your career or college goals, we have a place for you at RTC. We offer short and long-term Career Training Programs, transfer options, applied bachelor's degrees, and college preparatory courses. We have over 50 professional-technical programs in seven areas of study that will prepare you for the workforce. Applying is easy, and we’re here to help.
Apply for Admission
Complete an initial entry survey and apply for admission to get a ctcLink ID #. Get help with your application.
The enrollment process varies depending on your situation.
- Running Start students
ctcLink is your student portal to register for classes, pay your tuition, and more. Visit our ctcLink for Students page for more information.
Connect with an Entry Adviser in any of the following ways:
- New student advising appointment
- In-person drop-in advising:
- Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Student Success Center (Building I, 2nd floor)
- Virtual drop-in advising:
- Monday – Thursday from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- RTC Virtual Welcome Center
- advising@RTC.edu
- Phone: (425) 235-5840
Explore funding options. If you're interested in financial aid, visit their main page to complete the three-step application process.
For assistance:
- Financial Aid Department (Bldg I-218)
- Phone: (425) 235-5841
- Email: financialaid@RTC.edu
- Zoom: RTC Virtual Welcome Center
- Bookings: Schedule appointment
If you have college credit, submit your official transcripts electronically through a verified service provider or directly from the sending institution to: transcripts@rtc.edu
Complete a transcript evaluation request form.
Find out if you can get free college credit for classes you took in high school.
PleVisit rtc.edu/transfer for more.
Please visit the New Student Orientation page for more information.
Review important dates
Check quarter start dates, Financial Aid deadlines, and other important information so you can plan. Visit the Academic Calendar.
Manage RTC logins
The logins page contains links to student platforms.
Need help?
- (425) 235-5840
- advising@rtc.edu
- Come see us! We are happy to help.
CONTACT
Enrollment Services: (425) 235-2371
Advising: (425) 235-5840
Financial Aid: (425) 235-5841
Cashiering: (425) 235-2300
College & Career Pathways: Call / Text: (206) 880-1704