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Support Services for Students continued
www.lwtech.edu/support_services
traditional library services, academic support services, faculty
development, and technology services in one location.
In addition we offer:
Academic Skills Center (Adult Basic Education, ESL
Math Lab, Tutoring Center, and Writing Center)
online databases, available on and off campus
computers
DVDs
local, regional, national and international newspapers
learning studios, conference and study rooms
THE OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8100, x8448
opportunitygrant@lwtech.edu
The Opportunity Grant is designed to help low income
students in high demand pathways to reach their
educational and employment goals. Students in the
Opportunity Grant program may receive:
tuition and fees for up to 45 credits or up to 3 years,
which ever comes first
up to $1,000.00 per academic year for books and
related supplies
support services, academic advising, and career
planning from an Opportunity Grant adviser
job search assistance and resources
Eligibility guidelines for Opportunity Grant include:
low income as determined by the FAFSA and 13-14
income guidelines
Washington resident for at least 1 year
must be in Business, Accounting, Healthcare or
I-BEST programs
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
The college provides free parking facilities for visitors
and students in both day and evening programs.
Parking is not allowed along roadways or traffic lanes.
Designated spaces are available for disabled persons
who display a state-issued parking sticker. For a carpool
parking permit application form, please visit the Safety &
Security Office in the East Building, 1st floor, room E145.
The Kirkland campus is conveniently located on Metro
bus route 238. The Redmond campus is located on Metro
bus route 253 and on ST Express Bus 545.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Your safety and security are taken seriously at the college.
Trained college security and commissioned Kirkland police
officers patrol the campus and are available for assistance
and criminal investigations during the following times:
Mon–Thu 7:30am–10:30pm Sat 7:30am–12:30pm
Fri 7:30am–6:30pm Sun 7am–12pm
Information provided by law enforcement agencies concerning
registered sex offenders attending the college may be obtained
from the Vice President of Student Services office.
REPORTED CLERY CRIME STATISTICS FOR 2011:
Department of Education-Clery Act Report 2011; as filed
September 2012
Murder/Non-negligent
manslaughter
Negligent manslaughter
Forcible sex offenses
(incl. forcible rape)
Nonforcible sex offenses
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Liquor law violations
Drug law violations
0 cases reported
0 cases reported
0 cases reported
0 cases reported
1 cases reported
0 cases reported
1 cases reported
2 cases reported
0 cases reported
0 cases reported
2 cases reported
Illegal weapons possessions 0 cases reported
Hate Crimes
1 case reported
For Additional College security information please refer
to www.lwtech.edu/security
SMOKING
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a smoke-free
campus; however the college recognizes the privelege of
personal choice. Smoking on campus, including the use
electronic cigarettes, is limited to the following areas ONLY:
the fenced and sheltered areas at the north end of the East
and West wings of the East building, the smoking shelter
located across the Fire Lane to the west of the Tech Center,
the North, South, West and Horticulture parking lots and
the Tech building outside parking area.
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