Bookstore
Bookstore services are provided by the University Book Store. All purchases of textbooks and course materials will be made online. Students have the choice of their books being shipped for free or picking them up on the first 2-3 days of classes at the University Book Store Pop-Up Shop. There will be a small selection of school supplies, art kits, lab goggles, and lab notebooks available for purchase. Cascadia students are eligible to participate in the bookstore’s Pack Rewards discount program. Textbook buy-back is available year-round, at the University District location. For questions, please call the bookstore at 206.634.3400. Ask for the Student Store.
CARE Team
The Cascadia CARE Team is a collection of staff and faculty who work with students who are dealing with difficult situations. The CARE Team is contacted when there is a concern for a student. Anyone from the community can file a CARE Team report (students, faculty, staff, community members). The CARE Team will connect with the student and identify resources they can utilize. The CARE Team supports students through a wide range of situations:
- Emotional distress, mental health challenges
- Food insecurity or homelessness
- Trouble paying financial costs (eg: medical bills, utilities)
- Concern about another student's behavior
- Struggling with academics
To contact the CARE Team, you can file a report on your behalf or for someone else or email us at careteam@cascadia.edu. Please remember, the CARE Team will respond to report within 24 business hours. For any emergency situations, please call 911.
Campus Safety and Security
The Campus Safety & Security team helps to provide a safe environment for learning and support to the campus community.
For more information, visit the Campus and Community Safety webpage.
To reach Campus Safety and Security, call 425.352.5359.
For emergencies, call 911.
Counseling Services
Counseling services are available to any student who is struggling with issues including family conflict, divorce, substance abuse, depression, grief and loss, and anxiety about academic achievement. Counseling is confidential, professional, and free.
Cascadia College offers counseling services to Cascadia students through a partnership with the UWB Counseling Center. Cascadia College students who are enrolled for the current quarter in session may receive up to 6 free counseling sessions of individual counseling per academic year. Cascadia College students are also eligible to participate in Counseling Center groups which lasts 4-10 weeks, as well as use the crisis drop-in service for urgent or pressing needs. The crisis drop-in hours are Monday - Thursday from 1pm-3pm.
Enrollment in Counseling Center workshops, groups, and crisis appointment do not count toward the 6 session yearly limit. Check the website for available mental health services (individual counseling, groups, workshop, neurodiversity screening, psychiatric consultation). To schedule an initial intake appointment at the UWB Counseling Center, call 425.352.3183 or go to UW1-080.
Health and Wellness Resource Center, HaWRC
The Health and Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC) is a one-stop hub connecting students with on-campus and community resources to help them thrive. Through a partnership with United Way Benefits Hub, the HaWRC provides resource connections, financial coaching, and public benefits enrollment. The HaWRC is located at the Activities and Recreation Center, ARC-120. For questions or to connect with the HaWRC, email hawrc@uw.edu or call 425.352.5190.
Lost and Found
Items found in the Cascadia buildings are turned in to the Campus Safety and Security Office located at LB2-005 below the bookstore. To inquire about Lost & Found items, call 425.352.5359 or email at uwb-safety@uw.edu. Lost & Found may also be checked in-person at the Campus Safety and Security Office, LB2-005.
Food Services
Food services are available through a combination of vending machines, cafes, the POD Market, and the Terrace Dining Pavilion. Vending machines are available on most floors in the CC1, CC2, and CC3 buildings, as well as the Lower Level of Innovation Hall and the ARC. There is a café located in the Lower Level UW2. The POD Market, located on the southern end of the library, offers grab & go snacks and drinks. Terrace Dining Pavilion is located on the north end of campus across 110th Ave and offers a wide range of meal options. Meal plans and more information can be found at Bothell Dining.
Housing
Cascadia College serves students who live within commuting distance of the campus. The college does not maintain residence halls or other housing, and does not assume responsibility for independent housing facilities used by students.
Kodiak Cave
The Kodiak Cave is a student-led initiative funded by student fees that focuses on food access and food education. It is a “choice” pantry (students shop and select the food that works best for them) and provides various fresh, frozen, and canned cross-cultural foods. Students also have access to quality hygiene products like soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent during their quarterly trips to the pantry. The Cave’s primary goal is to provide food staples that are nutritious and appealing for those who need it.
In addition to food access, the Kodiak Cave includes cooking classes and videos, recipes and meal kits, and opportunities for gardening and sustainability education throughout the year. This program is available to all currently enrolled Cascadia students and is completely free to use. All you need to shop at the Cave is a photo ID and to sign up through our PantrySOFT portal.
Parking and Transportation
All students, faculty, and staff are asked to park on campus rather than the surrounding neighborhood streets (violators are subject to tickets or towing by the Bothell Police). Over 2,100 parking spaces are available on campus, in the north, south and west garages, and in the upper surface parking lots. Parking on Campus Way are either for 15 minute parking, ADA visitor parking, or motor pool for UWB. Carpool parking and motorcycle spaces are available in the north and south garages, and disabled parking is clearly marked in all locations. Daily parking permits must be purchased upon entry. Pay by license plate day permits can be purchased at the campus pay stations and through the Pay By Phone website. Quarterly passes may be purchased online. Parking is enforced 24/7.
Students and staff are encouraged to be green by walking, biking, carpooling, and using public transportation whenever possible.
Bicycle racks are available on the north side of CC1 and CC2 buildings as well as the west side of CC3. Bicycle racks can also be found at other locations across the Cascadia/UWB campus. Bike lockers are located at four locations: south of UW1, south of LBA, north of Library, UWBB. Bike lockers provide protection from the elements and security for your bike, helmet and other personal items. To request a bike locker, complete the bike locker agreement and Commuter Services will contact you via email.
Metro Transit, Sound Transit, and Community Transit service the campus. ORCA bus passes can be purchased at a significant discount for students through the Commuter Options webpage. Bus schedules are available in the hallway outside of the Kodiak Corner.
For more information, our Parking webpage and Commuter Options webpage.
Recycling
Environmental stewardship is a Cascadia value. Voluntary waste sorting and recycling is strongly encouraged. Triple stations with clear signs for waste, recycling, and compost are provided in all campus buildings, located in hallways rather than in the classrooms. Items such as batteries, small electronics, personal hygiene containers, and pens can be recycled in a rotating selection of specialty recycling boxes available in the CC1 and library lobbies and in CC3 next to the bathrooms. There are also on-site hazardous waste disposal services offered periodically by the King County Traveling Wastemobile Program.
Student Accessibility Services
Cascadia College maintains Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to provide accommodations and support services to students with disabilities. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act of 1990 & Amendments of 2008, and Washington State Law (Core Services Act), our mission is to provide equal opportunities throughout all educational programs, college services, and campus activities while promoting self-determination. For more information or to request accommodations, please visit SAS in the Kodiak Corner and by contacting us at accessibility@cascadia.edu or 425.352.8128.
Student ID Cards
Student photo ID cards are required on campus and provide access to the campus library. Students, faculty, and staff can have ID cards made in the Bock Learning Center. See the Learning Center webpage to learn the days and times this service is available each quarter.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
Cascadia College supports its military affiliated students from all branches of the service. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) offers fellowship and activities, a calm environment to study or take a break and network with other students. Veterans, active duty military and their families are welcome to the VRC located on the 2nd floor of the CC3 building, CC3-227. For more information, email veterans@cascadia.edu.
Violence Prevention and Advocacy (VPA)
The Violence Prevention & Advocacy (VPA) office offers advocacy services to all currently enrolled Cascadia College students affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and other related experiences. This resource is free and accessible to all enrolled students. If you or someone you know is impacted by violence, we are here to provide a safe, judgment-free environment where you can be heard. Meeting with an advocate does not automatically trigger any kind of investigation by Cascadia College or the police.
Our confidential advocates offer compassionate and empowering support to students. They can help you explore your rights, options, and resources. All decisions about possible next steps will be entirely up to you. You can find out more by going to https://www.uwb.edu/violence-prevention/.