Welcome to Achieve at Highline College!

Achieve is a comprehensive post-secondary transition program that includes credit and non-credit classes, intensive advising, involvement in campus life, work-based learning, and assistance with job placement. All Achieve students work with an intensive advisor and career specialist to draft and implement a comprehensive, individual plan for college and career. Specific courses, campus activities, and work-based learning experiences are determined based on skills and competencies needed for students to achieve their identified goal(s).

Achieve is accepting applications earlier this year to allow students more time for planning. Applications are available November-February for fall 2025 enrollment. Students are notified of acceptance no later than April 15^th. Accepted students complete planning meetings over spring & summer to begin college fall quarter.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Attend an Information Session

College is different than high school. We encourage all potential applicants to attend an information session to learn about the program and make sure Achieve is the right fit for their goals.

Achieve 2024-25 Information Session Schedule – For Fall 2025 Enrollment

Date	Time	Location
11/4/24	6:00pm-7:00pm	Hybrid Highline College – Building 29, Room 201 https://highline.zoom.us/j/84067298241
11/13/24 + campus tour	10:00am-12:00am	Highline College – Building 2
11/19/24 *session offered with Spanish interpretation	6:00pm-7:00pm	ONLINE ONLY – Due to Weather https://highline.zoom.us/j/89149662105
12/5/24 + campus tour	9:30am-11:30am	Highline College – Building 8, Mt. Olympus

If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact Achieve at (206) 592-3526 (voice) or by email at achieve@highline.edu. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

 

Achieve was initially funded as one of the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) through the Office of Postsecondary Education serving as a model demonstration program for Washington (2010-2020).

 

Speak with an Achieve Staff Member

Director: Julie Pollard

Julie’s Contact Information:

Email: jpollard@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-3556

Program Manager: April Kosakoff

April’s Contact Information:
Email: akosakoff@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-4670

Advisors: Ellie Cassatt, Laneeka Hall and Rachel Buschelman

Ellie’s Contact Information:
Email: ecassatt@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-4048

 

Laneeka’s Contact Information:
Email: lhall@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-4196

 

Rachel’s Contact Information:
Email: rbuschelman@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-4558

 

Career Specialist: Amanda Anderson

Amanda’s Contact Information:
Email: aanderson@highline.edu
Phone: (206) 592-3268

 

Office Hours

Hours:
Mon 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Tue 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Wed 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Thu 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Fri 09:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.

 

Contact Information

Email our office for more information or to schedule an informational meeting

Phone: (206) 592-3526

Email: achieve@highline.edu

2400 S. 240th St.
Building 25, 5th floor, Suite 531
Des Moines, WA 98198

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