ctcLink for Students: Update Biographic Information

Step One: Log in to ctcLink

Visit wa080.ctclink.us OR open your ctcLink mobile app then enter your ctcLink ID and Password.

Note: Students must activate their ctcLink account to log in.

Tip: Forgot your password? Select ‘Password Help’ on the same screen you enter your ctcLink ID. This prompt is not available on the Password entry screen.

Step Two: Select ‘Biographical Information’

Expand ‘My Profile’ dropdown then select ‘Biographical Information’.

Step Three: Review Biographic Information

Some fields may not contain information or be editable

Note: You can edit/add the following information in ctcLink:

• Preferred Name
• Degree Name
• Gender Identity
• Ethnicity

Note: Students who identify as ‘White’ do not have that ethnicity display.

Tip: Use the tabs at the top to navigate between additional personal information you can update.

Step Four: Create ctcLinkUpdate Biographic Information: Names

Enter required information and follow the instructions to create your password. Select ‘Submit’ when done.

Select ‘Add Name’ and choose to add a ‘Preferred’ or ‘Degree’ name

Note: Your ‘Preferred’ name is the name you want the college, its faculty, and staff to refer to you by. Your ‘Degree’ name is the name you want listed on any degree and/or certificate you receive.

Step Five: Add Your Preferred or Degree Name Information

Your ctcLink account is activated! Write down or record your ctcLink ID so you can remember it ‘First Name’ and ‘Last Name’ are required fields. Click Save.

Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Gender Identity

Click ‘Edit’ (pencil) icon. Expand selection options. Select preferred Gender Identity. Click Save.

Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Ethnicity

When finished, click save. Review changes.