The resources in this section can serve students in a variety of ways—from helping them connect with mentors who reflect their personal identities, abilities, or experiences to finding something amazing to do on a Saturday night. There are also some key resources that will help them with planning the steps they will take and accommodations they will need to achieve the education that works for them.
The below student support services and resources are taken from the New Student Handbook and Degree Planning Guide.
Academic and Career Advising
evergreen.edu/offices-services/academic-and-career-advising
Location: Evans Hall 2153
Contact: advising@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6363
Academic and Career Advising helps students navigate their educational journey, from choosing programs to planning for graduation and career development.
Faculty Role: Refer students who need assistance with academic planning, registration issues, or career exploration. Advisors can help students understand degree requirements, develop academic statements, and connect their learning to future goals.
Academic Deans
The Academic Deans evaluate faculty members, review student contracts, work with other offices to support teaching and learning at the college, and assist students in addressing:
– Concerns about a faculty member.
– Concerns about credit award/evaluation.
– If accommodations and needs have not been met by faculty and staff, (accommodations regarding disabilities are stewarded by Access Services).
– The status of your academic standing, a required leave of absence, re-entry plans.
Access Services for Students with Disabilities
evergreen.edu/offices-services/access-services-for-students-with-disabilities
Location: Library 2153
Contact: AccessServices@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6348
Access Services recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. The office works with admitted Evergreen students to ensure equitable access to academic programs and services.
Faculty Role: Include a statement about accommodations in your syllabus, implement approved accommodations listed in accommodation letters, maintain confidentiality about student disabilities, and consult with Access Services staff about universal design strategies that can benefit all students.
The Bus: Ride for Free
You can ride Intercity Transit for free. Show your student ID with a validation sticker for the current quarter (from Registration & Records). Not valid on express routes. When is the bus coming? Find links to the main routes at evergreen.edu/commute/bus. While you’re there download the One Bus Away app for your phone.
Undocumented Student Task Force (USTF)
Updates from the Undocumented Student Task Force (USTF)
Center for Community-Based Learning & Action (CCBLA)
evergreen.edu/communitybasedlearning
CCBLA links you with organizations working on a wide range of issues and can help you find a community-based internship that fits your interests. Gain real life experience and put the theories you learn at Evergreen into practice. Be a tutor, grantwriter, or organizer. Learn how to earn tuition awards through AmeriCorps. Check out the Community Opportunities Database (CODA) online or make an appointment with CCBLA staff. Make sure you look at our recent newsletter link!
Basic Needs Center
Location: CAB 229
Contact: basicneeds@evergreen.edu
The Basic Needs Center helps students access resources for food, housing, transportation, childcare, and financial assistance.
Faculty Role: Refer students experiencing basic needs insecurity to the center. Watch for signs such as frequent absences, mentions of housing or food insecurity, or inability to purchase course materials.
Emergency Preparedness
evergreen.edu/emergencyresponse
Be ready now so you’ll be safe later. Check out all of Evergreen’s emergency procedures and policies so that you can be prepared for specific situations such as: inclement weather, active shooter, earthquake, influenza or other illness outbreaks, and more. We also announce emergencies on local TV and radio stations, the college website, and a recorded message on the main phone line (360) 867-6000.
Text & Email Alerts
https://evergreen.omnilert.net/subscriber.php
Sign up for e2campus (or Omnilert) to receive free notifications via text message or email of delays, closures or other emergencies. (Text or data charges from your carrier may apply).
In An Emergency Call 9-1-1 Check for updates:
– On the homepage at evergreen.edu
– On KAOS 89.3 FM
– Call the college’s main phone number for a recorded announcement: (360) 867-6000
– Call Police Services: (360) 867-6832
Evacuation Routes
Be familiar with the designated evacuation routes for building(s) you enter. Evacuation route maps are posted on every floor.
People with Disabilities
If you have a disability and will need extra assistance in an emergency, you are responsible for developing an individual evacuation plan through Access Services. You must share it with Emergency Response Teams and with the people around you.
Learn more at evergreen.edu/emergencyresponse/evacuation-team.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
If you don’t have the necessary financial resources to accomplish your educational goals, we provide counseling and assistance. The types of aid you may be eligible to receive include:
– Grants
– Loans
– Scholarships
– Tuition waivers
– Work study
FAFSA or WASFA
Every year complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/ to be eligible for grants, loans, or work study. To get the most aid possible, submit your FAFSA at least 3–5 business days before the priority deadline of February 1 to allow for processing by the Department of Education. Students who are unable to complete the FAFSA and who meet certain residency requirements may qualify for aid by submitting a Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) at https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa.
Financial Services
evergreen.edu/financialservices
Student Accounts
We prepare and distribute monthly billing statements including tuition, housing, meal plans, library and parking fines, and other fees. We prepare the 1098-T form. We also assist students who have third-party sponsors or yearly prepayment plans. Tuition and fees are due on the fifth day of each quarter. If you have an outstanding balance over 30 days past due, you won’t be able to register. Log in to my.evergreen.edu and go to Web Payment to see your statements and, if needed, add your parent’s or guardian’s information so they can also receive billing notifications and make payments to your student account.
Cashier
Located on the first floor of the library building, we handle cash and debit card payments (for balances due on your student account) and distribute payroll checks, some excess financial aid funds, and short-term loans.
BLISS (BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Intersectional Support Services)
evergreen.edu/student-life/bliss
Location: CAB 227
Contact: bliss@evergreen.edu
BLISS provides holistic support services to foster an environment where everyone can be their authentic self, centering BIPOC, trans, queer, undocumented and DACAmented students.
Faculty Role: Refer students to BLISS for identity-based support, community building, and specialized resources. The SEAL (CAB 310) provides a welcoming space for studying, socializing, and peer support. Download the Faculty Guide to BLISSDownload
Geoduck Student Union
Help build a stronger, more connected campus community. Membership is made up of registered students; 15 students are elected each year to conduct the business of the union. Get involved!
– Learn how to be a leader and work together to shape the future and improve the college.
– Lobby for student-centered legislation at the State Capitol.
– Educate the campus on issues students are facing and work students are doing.
International Student Advising
evergreen.edu/internationaladvising
International students, we’re glad you’re here, sharing your view of the world with us! Welcome!
– Need help with academic planning?
– Need help with F-1 or J-1 visa regulations?
– Is U.S. or Evergreen culture difficult to adjust to? Need some support or advice?
– Just feeling homesick?
Located in Library 2153, we can help you have a safe, successful experience and reach your educational goals while at Evergreen.
Library & Archives
Location: Evans Hall/Library Building
Contact: libraryhelp@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6250 | Find your librarian at www.evergreen.edu/library/contact-us
The library provides access to information in multiple formats, instruction in the use of available resources, research support, and serves as a repository of unique titles and collections.
Faculty Role: Encourage students to utilize the library’s many resources, spaces, and services, and connect with your liaison librarian about ways we can support your curriculum.
Media Services
evergreen.edu/offices-services/media-services/about
Location: Library Building
Contact: Kate Cunningham
Media Services provides comprehensive media support for the Evergreen community, offering a range of technical resources and expertise.
Faculty Role: Utilize Media Services to support media projects (film, podcasts, audio, etc.) in your curriculum.
Social Justice Center
evergreen.edu/academics/experiential-learning/centers-institutes/social-justice-center
Location: Evans Hall 2205
Contact: socialjusticecenter@evergreen.edu
The Social Justice Center (SJC) is a place to learn, connect, and grow, working toward the co-creation of a community where each person experiences a sense of belonging, purpose, and interconnectedness. The Social Justice center hosts an annual equity symposium in Spring and provides small grants through the equity fund.
Faculty Role: Connect students interested in civic engagement, social justice work, and community-based learning with SJC programming.
CARE Team
Location: Evans Hall 3009
Contact: careteam@evergreen.edu
The CARE Team works with students who need additional support by providing resources, partnership, and navigation of systems to assist in student belonging and success.
Faculty Role: Submit a CARE Report when you notice concerning behaviors or changes in a student using this form: CARE Network FormLinks to an external site.. Best practice is to inform students when you’re submitting a report. This is not punitive but a way to connect students with appropriate resources.
Download the Faculty Guide to CARE
Liberation Scholars Program
evergreen.edu/academics/evergreen-liberation-education-network
Location: Liberation Lounge: A3116 | Office: E2133
Contact: Kewee.roselle@evergreen.edu
Liberation Scholars is a team of legally liberated professionals that provides direct support services (including academic advising and housing) for system-impacted students to promote sustainable reentry to campus and the greater community through education.
Faculty Role: Refer system-impacted students to the Liberation Scholars Program for holistic support tailored to their unique needs, including academic advising, navigating college systems, and housing assistance, to ensure their success at Evergreen and beyond.
Police Services 24/7
– Emergency: Call 911 or (360) 867-6140.
– Trained dispatchers will get you the help you need.
– Blue emergency phones are located across campus and connect directly to dispatchers.
– Escort: Call (360) 867-6832 if you need an escort across campus or to your car, if you’ve locked yourself out of your car, or if you need a jumpstart.
– Lost your phone? Most on-campus areas will immediately turn over valuables to Police Services.
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Center (QuaSR)
evergreen.edu/academics/academic-career-services/quasr-center
Location: Library 2304
Contact: QuaSR@evergreen.edu
The QuaSR Center promotes retention and equitable outcomes for students across identities and abilities in science and mathematics through peer tutoring and support.
Faculty Role: Encourage students to use QuaSR as a regular study space, not just when they have questions. Remind students that tutoring is for everyone at every step of learning.
Download the Faculty Guide to QuaSR
Registration & Records
We do more than just get you signed up for your program. We help with steps needed to establish residency, forms to declare your intent to pursue a science degree, and more. You can also visit us to:
– Get an ID Card
– Order your transcript
– Apply to graduate from Evergreen
We maintain your academic records, manage waitlists, evaluate science credits, verify degrees, and safeguard your privacy under FERPA. If you are unsure where to go, we’re a great place to start—on the first floor of the library building!
Ride the Bus for Free!
Get the current quarter sticker at our counter so you can ride the bus. More on page 30.
Update Your Personal Info
Make sure we always have your current address, phone number, and emergency contact on file. Go to the “Profile” link in the upper right corner of my.evergreen.edu to make any changes.
Registration & Records also provides multiple options to give you as much control as possible over how you are identified in our data systems. You can request to change:
– Your chosen first name
– Your legal name
– Your displayed name and username/alias
– Your my.evergreen.edu username/alias
– Your biological, assigned, or legal sex and gender
Title IX Office
Location: Library 3216
Contact: titleixcoordinator@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-5224
The Title IX Office addresses reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
Faculty Role: If a student discloses information about potential sexual misconduct, inform them of your reporting obligation before they share details. All Evergreen employees are designated mandatory reporters. Report incidents of sexual misconduct using this formLinks to an external site..
Student Activities (S&A)
evergreen.edu/studentactivities
Be active in your college experience. Have fun while practicing skills for life. Get involved!
– Go to a meeting or event
– Fix your bike
– Get involved with student governance (Geoduck Student Union)
– Enjoy popcorn on Wednesdays
– Write for the newspaper, The Cooper Point Journal
– Dance (if you want to)!
Student Rights & Responsibilities
evergreen.edu/offices-services/student-affairs/student-rights-responsibilities
Location: Evans Hall 3009
Contact: studentconduct@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6296
SRR addresses behaviors that violate the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, including academic dishonesty, disruptive behavior, harassment, and discrimination.
Faculty Role: Report potential conduct violations such as harassment or academic integrity. You can consult with SRR before filing a report to discuss options. Addressing concerns early helps manage situations effectively.
Faculty Guide for Student Rights & ResponsibilitiesDownload
Student Wellness Services
evergreen.edu/student-life/health-wellness
Location: Seminar II, Building B, 3100
Contact: studentwellnessservices@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6200
SWS provides basic medical and mental health care services to currently enrolled students through in-person and telehealth visits. Students can access services through Health eConnect, a secure online portal found under the “Students” section of MyEvergreen.
Faculty Role: Refer students to SWS for health concerns that may impact their academic performance. Students can access services through Health eConnect in the “Students” section of MyEvergreen.
Technology
Animate, compose, produce, program, or broadcast at Evergreen’s general-purpose labs, with special resources for animation, multimedia, music production, language learning, and scientific computing.
Computer Labs
– Computer Center: Open 7a.m. – midnight most days. Our computers have all the software you need to get your work done. Plus space to work on collaborative projects with classmates.
– Computer Applications Lab (CAL): Advanced computer center for scientific and research curriculum, plus a 3D printing lab.
– Assistive Technology Lab: Screen readers, screen magnifiers, and specialized devices.
Multimedia Technology
– Center for Creative and Applied Media (CCAM): TV studio, green room, Sound Effects Studio, audio lab, 5.1 surround mix studio, and audio/video post-production facilities.
– Digital Imaging Studio (DIS) supports still imaging, graphics, and web design with twelve PC workstations, flatbed and film scanners, and exhibition quality large format printers.
– Multimedia Lab: Mac towers for video editing, audio multi-tracking, 2-D animation, web design, graphical programming environments, and 3-D modeling.
Science Labs
Students of all levels have access to science labs with a full range of equipment and high-tech tools including a scanning electron microscope and a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer.
– Chemistry Labs: State-of-the-art organic chemistry lab, a high-tech water quality analysis lab, an environmental analysis lab, biochemistry and molecular biology labs, and general chemistry labs.
– Phage Biology Lab: Dedicated to the analysis of natural disease-fighting bacteriophages since 1972.
Tech Support
Tech Support is available at help.evergreen.edu, at the Computer Center in the library building, or at the Help Desk, call (360) 867-6231. We provide support for common software as well as getting your phone or mobile device ready for school.
The Evergreen Help Wiki
Visit helpwiki.evergreen.edu to find answers to common technical questions, submit a help ticket, or get detailed instructions on how to navigate our online systems, such as:
– my.evergreen.edu
– Canvas
– Greener Commons
– Narrative Evaluations
System Scientific Computing Help
Visit the Computer Application Lab (CAL) on the first floor of Lab II or call (360) 867-6426.
TRIO Student Success
evergreen.edu/offices-services/trio-student-success-and-disability-support
Location: Evans Hall, second floor
Contact: trio@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-5927
TRIO provides holistic support services for students who are limited income, first-generation, and/or those with disabilities, empowering them to persist and graduate at higher rates.
Faculty Role: Refer eligible students to TRIO for comprehensive support including academic advising, tutoring, financial literacy, and assistance navigating college systems. TRIO supports students from program entry through graduation.
Writing Center
evergreen.edu/academics/academic-career-services/writing-center
Location: Library 2310 (main floor)
Contact: WritingCenterStaff@evergreen.edu | (360) 867-6420
The Writing Center supports writers of diverse abilities and identities through peer-to-peer collaboration at any stage of the writing process.
Faculty Role: Remind students that the Writing Center is not just for “struggling” writers but for all students seeking to improve their writing. Students don’t need to have anything written to receive tutoring.