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Staff Development Days - Partial Closure August 12th & 13th
Most college offices will be closed on Tuesday, August 12th and Wednesday, August 13th to allow staff to fully participate in the Staff Development Days event. Classes will remain in session. The following services will remain open during these dates:- The Bookstore
- Child and Family Services
- Information Technology (IT)
- McClaskey Culinary Institute
- Tutoring Services
- Campus Safety & Security
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Event Fliers and Posters
If you need accomodations due to a disability to fully participate in these events, please contact Clark College's Disability Access Center (DAC) at 360-992-2314 or 360-991-0901 VP. You can also visit the DAC Office in the Penguin Union Building, Room 002, at your earliest convenience.
Summer Textbooks and Supplies Available Starting June 9
Shop online at clarkbookstore.com to skip the lines. Choose from In-Store Pickup or UPS Delivery. Shop In-Store*, bring your schedule for assistance. Don’t know where to start? Bring your printed class schedule to the Bookstore for assistance with your summer materials! Some items are online purchase only.
Dive Into Your Job Search Adventure!
Attend a free workshop on job/internship search support and strategies. Presented by Alex Kison (She/Her), from Clark College Career Services. Contact phone: 360.992.2902. Webpage: clark.edu/careerservices.
Student Life
Reminders
RAVE Guardian – Campus Safety App
Text the word "Guardian" to 67283 to download.
Highlights: Stay Informed: Receive emergency alerts, Discreetly Contact Campus Security and Safety: Prevent dangerous situations by discreetly sending anonymous tips with a photo or location as needed. Never Travel Alone: Set a virtual safety timer for an extra layer of safety wherever you are. Find The Resources You Need: Access key safety and security resources. Help Is on The Way: With a push of a button, you can directly connect to the college's Security and Safety desk or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Text the word "Guardian" to 67283 to download or go to the Android Play Store or Apple App Store.
Discounted Student Fitness Center Membership: $10 Per Term
Where else can you work out for $10 per term? Join the Clark College Fitness Center. Students can go directly to the Cashier's Office in Gaiser Hall 128 to pay.
Free C-Tran Bus Passes with a Free Student ID
Get a Free C-Tran Bus Pass and a Free Clark College Student ID through the Bookstore. Simply bring a valid photo ID.
Check Your Contact Information is Up to Date
We recommend that you check to make sure your contact information in ctcLink is correct and up to date to ensure that Clark College can get in touch with you by email and phone to relay important information. To check and/or update your personal information, please follow the steps below:
- Log into ctcLink
- Select "Student Homepage"
- Click on the "Personal Details" tile
- Select "Contact Details"
- Click on the plus "+" icon to add new contact information
- Be sure to set a "preferred" phone number and email address for the college to reach you at
Penguin Pantry Summer Hours, Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in PUB 162
The Penguin Pantry is open during the summer for enrolled students.
Our summer hours are Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
We will have meat, fresh produce, bread, snacks, pantry staples, refrigerated and frozen items and more. Please bring your own bags. Email penguinpantry@clark.edu for additional questions.
Student Pathways to a Global, Inclusive World Canvas Course
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to provide the online Canvas course, "Student Pathways to a Global, Inclusive World" to all new degree-seeking students and those who have not already completed it in a previous term. Students will see this course appear on your Canvas dashboard. Those who have already completed the requirement will not be enrolled.
The course is self-paced and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. It consists of 8 modules covering topics and information relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism and was developed to meet a Washington State law that requires community and technical colleges to provide a program on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism to all degree-seeking students beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
Students will be required to complete this training by September 7, 2025. There will be no tuition or fees associated with this course.
You are allowed to opt-out of taking the Canvas course if you self-attest to taking a diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training at an institution of higher education within the previous five years. Instructions on how to opt-out will be included at the beginning of the Canvas course.
If you have questions about the program, please contact odeistudentlearning@clark.edu.
Other Important Information
Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams!
Always verify the legitimacy of requests for personal information, even if they seem to come from Clark College. If you receive an email, text, or call asking for sensitive details:
- Pause before responding.
- Contact the Clark College Helpdesk at (360) 992-2425 or helpdesk@clark.edu to confirm the request.
Scammers may pose as Clark College or state employees to steal your personal information. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud. Stay safe—think before you share!
Need to Use a Microwave?
Students need to eat. Sometimes you need a microwave. Here are some locations of microwaves throughout the main campus: Basic Needs Hub (GHL 216), Frost Arts Center, Clark Bookstore, Hanna Hall Study Lounge, Culinary, Student Life, JSH near Clark Café, BHL near vending machines, SHL lower level near vending machines, NERD Cave (SBG 102). Please be mindful that other students use this machine, too. Please clean up after you make a mess. Be a resourceful and responsible student.
Printer Locations & Student Print Account
Did you know that if you need to print anything, each student has a printing account linked to their Clark Labs account? 1500 credits each term. Learn more about Student Print Accounts. Have questions or need help, contact IT services or labman@clark.edu.
All open computer labs feature printers available for student use:
SHL 135: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Library: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SBG 252: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00am - 4:00 p.m.
AA4-116 - MAC Lab: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Food on Campus: Joan Stout Hall and Hanna Hall Coffee Lounge
Clark Café Joan Stout Hall: Open July 7th—August 21st
- Hours: Monday—Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Menu: Breakfast burritos, muffins, bagels, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, bento, pizza, burritos, tacos, nachos, salads, baked potatoes, wraps and a full espresso menu. Catering on campus available.
Coffee Lounge Hanna Hall: Open July 7th—July 29th
- Hours: Monday—Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Menu: Coffee, espresso drinks, tea, hot chocolate, frapps, smoothies, italian soda, energy drinks, oatmeal, bagels, donuts, muffins, scones, and danishes.
Food on Campus: McClaskey Culinary Institute
Stop by to see our Culinary and Baking students in action and grab a fresh baked treat, coffee, warm lunch, or coffee to go!
Retail Bakery- Pastries, Desserts, Cookies, Bagels, 9Bar Espresso and Relevant Coffee
- Open: Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm
M.C.I. Grill and Grab+Go- Chicken Strips, Salads, Sandwich Wraps, Burgers, and Pasta with weekly specials.
- Open: Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm