South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new Welcome Center, a space designed to support prospective and new students as they begin their educational journey. Located on the Olympia Campus in Building 22, Room 292, the Welcome Center has already started serving students, with a Grand Opening celebration planned for Welcome Week of the upcoming Fall Quarter.
The Welcome Center is part of the college’s commitment to creating a consistent, welcoming, and student-centered experience. It will serve as a central hub where incoming students can receive personalized guidance, explore academic pathways, and connect with the resources they need to thrive at SPSCC.
The Welcome Center will offer:
- A warm and inclusive introduction to campus life
- Support in understanding SPSCC’s pathways, degrees, and certificates
- Step-by-step assistance through the enrollment process
- Personalized connections to programs, departments, staff, and faculty
- Events designed to build community and deepen understanding of SPSCC’s resources
The Center will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside of these hours, SPSCC’s Start Here team will continue to provide similar services.
“We’re excited to open the Welcome Center as a space where students can feel seen, supported, and empowered from the moment they step on campus,” said Erin Rust, Coordinator of Outreach and Recruitment at SPSCC. “Our goal is to create an environment that is open, inviting, and accessible—where every student, especially those from marginalized communities, feels a sense of belonging.”
For more information on the SPSCC Welcome Center, visit the college’s Admissions page.