Admissions

Western Wyoming Community College can best be described by its motto, "A commitment to quality and success."   This commitment to quality is reflected both in its facilities and in its staff.   The facility is one of the most unique in the Rocky Mountain Region--winning a number of national architectural awards.  Students and faculty enjoy its open warm atmosphere which allows for maximum light and a variety of comfortable gathering places.   The administration, faculty, and support staff are committed professionals whose number one priority is student success. 

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Wyoming State Board of Nursing
National League of Nursing

Activities

Leadership by the Associated Student Government
Many clubs, events, and activities happening throughout the year
Swimming pool, weight room, wellness center, intramural sports, tennis courts, walking track, and two gymnasiums
Theatre, music and dance performances, art gallery, natural history museum, wildlife museum, campus radio station, and student newspaper
Intercollegiate men and women’s basketball, men's and women's soccer, wrestling, and volleyball
Cheerleading, and dance team

Admission

Open-door admission policy
Degree-seeking students must submit an application for admission, high school and any college transcripts
ACT scores (not required for admission)

Athletics

Member of National Jr. College Athletic Association
Participate in men and women’s Division I basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's wrestling, and women's volleyball

Costs

Degrees

Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Fine Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Certificates

Faculty

63 Full-time Faculty
120 Adjunct Faculty
111 Administration and Support Staff personnel

Financial Aid

Over $3 million awarded annually

Many academic, activity, and special scholarships available

All federal aid programs are also administered by WWCC

Food Service
Meal plans are available in 5, 10, and 18 meal options. First-year and suite occupants must purchase at least a 10-meal contract.

Housing
On campus, single student housing includes suites and one and two bedroom apartments. 

Instruction

Day classes, evening classes, some weekend classes, and classes offered in outreach areas.
All classes taught by faculty members--No teaching assistants.
Internet, compressed video, and television classes offered.

Majors
WWCC offers two-year transfer programs for students pursuing a baccalaureate, two-year occupational degrees and a number of occupational certificate programs.

Programs include:

Humanities and Fine Arts:  Art, Ceramics, Communication, Dance, English, General Studies, Journalism, Music, Musical Theatre, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Spanish, Technical Theatre, Theatre, Western American Studies

Social Science:  Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Secondary Ed., Early Childhood Ed., Geography, History, Human Services, International Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology

Science and Mathematics:  Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Pre-Forestry, Pre-Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Pre-Wildlife Biology

Business:  Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Administration, Computer Science,  Economics, Legal Assistant, Marketing, Marketing and E-Commerce, Medical Office Assistant, Office Information Systems, Supervisory Leadership, Web Site Development

Technology and Industry:  Automotive, Compression Technology, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Electricity, Electronics and Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mining Maintenance, Plant Operations, Power Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Surface Maintenance Mechanics, Underground Maintenance Mechanics, Welding

Health Science:  Certified Nurse Assistant, Exercise Science, Nursing, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Radiology

Services

Library with over 60,000 volumes and access to numerous on-line search services
Over 300 student-use computers on campus including availability in the residence halls — Internet access
Free peer tutoring
Help with developmental coursework
Career and personal counseling
Children’s Center

Students
Full-time – 2136
Part-time – 1234
Total number of students -- 3370

Hometown
Sweetwater County	1610	51.5%
Other Wyoming Counties	1522	23.5%
Other States	717	18%
Foreign Countries	71	2.6%

 

Age:		Gender:		Credit FTE:
All Students	26.3	Female	45%	Academic, Transfer	1136	54%
Full-time Students	21.7	Male	55%	Occupational, Non-transfer	455	21%
50%	under 25			Undeclared	538	25%

Why Western
The Top Reasons students choose WWCC:

Quality instruction and service
Small classes, individualized attention
Opportunities for involvement
Reasonable costs
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