Overview of Student Technology Tools

There are four key tools you will use at Highline College:

• ctcLink
• myHighline
• Watermark
• Canvas

ctcLink

• Log in to ctcLink through the Highline MyApps dashboard with your myHighline username and password.  See a tutorial on this here.
  • OR login to the ctcLink Gateway with your 9-digit ctcLink ID and ctcLInk password
• Tutorial for ctcLink Account Activation (for new/returning students)
• More information on Highline’s Guide to ctcLink

ctcLink is where you’ll manage your class schedule, student information, tuition payments, financial aid, and other business activities.

You can: 

• Manage Classes:  Enroll, add or drop classes
• Profile:  View or update your personal data and contact information
• Financial Account:  View your Account Balance, pay your Tuition/Fees, sign up for a Payment Plan
• Financial Aid:  View eligibility, processes, and awards
• Academic Records:  View final grades, unofficial transcript
• Academic Progress:  Certificate/degree requirements, apply for graduation

myHighline

• Log into the MyApps Dashboard with your myHighline username and password
  • Your myHighline username and password are used to log in to many Highline tools and websites, including lab computers, Canvas, Watermark, and many other tools.
• More information on the myHighline Accounts Guide, including a tutorial on activating your account for new/returning students.
• Log in to view your myHighline Account Info Tool
  • Update your myHighline password
  • Update your alternate email address for security backup

Watermark

• Log in to Watermark
  • Use your myHighline username and password
• More information on Highline’s Guide to Watermark

Watermark Student Success Engagement is how you collaborate with your Highline Advisor and Support Teams.

You can:

• Contact or schedule appointments with Advising and Tutoring
• Find out your advising/tutoring options, and information on Drop-In sessions
• Develop education plans
• Manage the To-Do items assigned by your advisor
• View contact and course information for your instructors

Canvas

• Log in to Canvas
  • Use your myHighline username and password
• More information on Highline’s Guide to Canvas

Canvas is where the online activities for your classes will be available.

You can:

• Access the class syllabus and some reading materials
• View and submit your assignments 
• Participate in online discussions and other activities
• View grades on specific assignments and tests
• Contact your instructors

Questions?

• Please contact the Help Desk.