{"id":5433,"date":"2021-11-14T09:31:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T17:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/?page_id=5433"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:19:30","slug":"biographic-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/students\/training\/biographic-information\/","title":{"rendered":"ctcLink for Students: Update Biographic Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bc-sitka-spruce-narrow-content narrow-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"View\/Update Biographic Information Learn how to view and\/or update your biographic information\" class=\"wp-image-5434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide1-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"stepbystep\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow the steps below to view and update your biographic information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_182d76e8-3506-4369-8ccc-b3e757011d17\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_182d76e8-3506-4369-8ccc-b3e757011d17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_182d76e8-3506-4369-8ccc-b3e757011d17\">Step One: Log in to ctcLink<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_182d76e8-3506-4369-8ccc-b3e757011d17\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_182d76e8-3506-4369-8ccc-b3e757011d17\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide2-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three-step picture guide for signing into ctcLink through the website gateway or mobile app.\" class=\"wp-image-5458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide2-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide2-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide2-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide2-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step one<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/wa080.ctclink.us\">wa080.ctclink.us<\/a> OR open your ctcLink mobile app then enter your ctcLink ID and Password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Students must activate their ctcLink account to log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Forgot your password? Select \u2018Password Help\u2019 on the same screen you enter your ctcLink ID. This prompt is not available on the Password entry screen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_1a820200-7992-49ee-a5ec-f336befd6d42\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_1a820200-7992-49ee-a5ec-f336befd6d42\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1a820200-7992-49ee-a5ec-f336befd6d42\">Step Two: Select \u2018Biographical Information\u2019<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_1a820200-7992-49ee-a5ec-f336befd6d42\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_1a820200-7992-49ee-a5ec-f336befd6d42\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture that helps users navigate the ctcLink user interface in order to access biographic information.\" class=\"wp-image-5436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide3-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two: Select \u2018Biographical Information\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Expand \u2018My Profile\u2019 dropdown then select \u2018Biographical Information\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_cd3ec999-b4d2-4931-adc7-c8de7f4568ed\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_cd3ec999-b4d2-4931-adc7-c8de7f4568ed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_cd3ec999-b4d2-4931-adc7-c8de7f4568ed\">Step Three: Review Biographic Information<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_cd3ec999-b4d2-4931-adc7-c8de7f4568ed\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_cd3ec999-b4d2-4931-adc7-c8de7f4568ed\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/09\/Review-Biographic-Information-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Picture that depicts the biographic information page on ctcLink. On the upper right corner is a tip section, and on the lower right corner there are additional notes for certain fields on the page.\" class=\"wp-image-8046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/09\/Review-Biographic-Information-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/09\/Review-Biographic-Information-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/09\/Review-Biographic-Information-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2023\/09\/Review-Biographic-Information.png 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Review Biographic Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fields may not contain information or be editable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You can edit\/add the following information in ctcLink:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preferred Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender Identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethnicity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Students who identify as \u2018White\u2019 do not have that ethnicity display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Use the tabs at the top to navigate between additional personal information you can update.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_27f4a235-d149-467e-938f-06a4624d3d6c\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_27f4a235-d149-467e-938f-06a4624d3d6c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_27f4a235-d149-467e-938f-06a4624d3d6c\">Step Four: Update Biographic Information: Names<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_27f4a235-d149-467e-938f-06a4624d3d6c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_27f4a235-d149-467e-938f-06a4624d3d6c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide5-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture showing the update name page on ctcLink. A note points out the features of the page. \" class=\"wp-image-5438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide5-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide5-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide5-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Four: Create ctcLinkUpdate Biographic Information: Names<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter required information and follow the instructions to create your password. Select \u2018Submit\u2019 when done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select \u2018Add Name\u2019 and choose to add a \u2018Preferred\u2019 or \u2018Degree\u2019 name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Your \u2018Preferred\u2019 name is the name you want the college, its faculty, and staff to refer to you by. Your \u2018Degree\u2019 name is the name you want listed on any degree and\/or certificate you receive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_13dadf53-6dfa-469b-9d3f-dd7891ab6cc4\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_13dadf53-6dfa-469b-9d3f-dd7891ab6cc4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_13dadf53-6dfa-469b-9d3f-dd7891ab6cc4\">Step Five: Add Your Preferred or Degree Name Information<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_13dadf53-6dfa-469b-9d3f-dd7891ab6cc4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_13dadf53-6dfa-469b-9d3f-dd7891ab6cc4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide6-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture that shows the update degree name screen on ctcLink. An arrow helps users locate the save button on the webpage.\" class=\"wp-image-5439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide6-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide6-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide6-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Five: Add Your Preferred or Degree Name Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ctcLink account is activated! Write down or record your ctcLink ID so you can remember it \u2018First Name\u2019 and \u2018Last Name\u2019 are required fields. Click Save.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_00706256-8209-4030-be68-c8eab686bca2\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_00706256-8209-4030-be68-c8eab686bca2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_00706256-8209-4030-be68-c8eab686bca2\">Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Gender Identity<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_00706256-8209-4030-be68-c8eab686bca2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_00706256-8209-4030-be68-c8eab686bca2\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide7-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture that shows the update gender page on ctcLink. Arrows highlight various features of the user interface functionality.\" class=\"wp-image-5440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide7-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide7-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide7-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide7-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Gender Identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Edit\u2019 (pencil) icon. Expand selection options. Select preferred Gender Identity. Click Save.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_be973336-1d91-4ef2-af51-45e9ae7d2b30\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_be973336-1d91-4ef2-af51-45e9ae7d2b30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_be973336-1d91-4ef2-af51-45e9ae7d2b30\">Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Ethnicity<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapse_be973336-1d91-4ef2-af51-45e9ae7d2b30\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_be973336-1d91-4ef2-af51-45e9ae7d2b30\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6e82dfa8-b1f3-4084-8603-6b1c5b298798\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide9-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Picture that shows the update ethnicity page on ctcLink. Arrows highlight various features of the user interface functionality.\" class=\"wp-image-5442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/ctclink\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/407\/2021\/11\/Slide9-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Six: Update Biographic Information: Ethnicity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When finished, click save. 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