ctcLink for Students

1. Navigate to the ctcLink Sign In page.
2. Select the Activate Your Account link toward the bottom of the page.
3. Enter your First Name and Last Name. Please make sure you have entered your name correctly. (If your legal name is a single name—such as Pran, Madonna or Nani - you must enter a hyphen (-) in the First Name field and enter your single name in the Last Name field.)
4. Enter your Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) as shown or use the calendar icon.
5. From the drop-down menu select:
   • ctcLink ID (new) if you are a new student or employee.
   • SID (old) if you are a current or returning student or employee.
6. Enter either your ctcLink ID or SID.
7. Set your Password will display directions on account recovery.
8. Enter your preferred Email Address.
9. Enter a Security Question.
10. Enter a Phone Number (SMS) is to receive the code via text (phone must be capable of receiving text messages). and 
11. Enter a Phone Number (Voice) is to receive the code via voice call.
12. Enter Strong Password. Password must be at least eight characters. Include at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and one number. Do not use all or part of your first or last name as part of your password.
13. A pop-up message will display your ctcLink Number. Write it down and store safley.
14. A Close Button will appear on the confirmation page.

Additional documentation on the steps to activate your ctcLink account.

Cannot activate my ctcLink Account

Forgotten Password

Follow the “Forgot your password?” link on the login screen. You will be asked to provide answers to the hint questions you set up when creating your account.

Missed your ctcLink ID

If you missed your ctcLink ID during account activation, email Highline’s ITS Help Desk.

Forgot our ctcLink ID #

If you have already activated your ctcLink account, but do not remember your ctcLink ID number, email admissions@highline.edu for assistance. Please do not resubmit an application.