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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

bulletHigher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
bulletWyoming State Board of Nursing
bulletNational League of Nursing

Activities

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

Admission

bulletOpen-door admission policy
bulletDegree-seeking students must submit an application for admission, high school and any college transcripts
bulletACT scores (not required for admission)

Athletics

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

Costs

Per Semester Cost for 2009-2010
In-State Tuition $997
Out-of-State Tuition $2629
WUE Tuition $1405
On-Campus Housing (Average)* $1036
On-Campus Meal Plan (Average)* $878
Books (Average) $800

* Numerous options are available for housing and food services

Degrees

bulletAssociate of Arts
bulletAssociate of Science
bulletAssociate of Fine Arts
bulletAssociate of Applied Science
bulletOccupational Certificates

Faculty

bullet63 Full-time Faculty
bullet120 Adjunct Faculty
bullet111 Administration and Support Staff personnel

Financial Aid

bulletOver $3 million awarded annually

bulletMany academic, activity, and special scholarships available

bulletAll 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

bulletDay classes, evening classes, some weekend classes, and classes offered in outreach areas.
bulletAll classes taught by faculty members--No teaching assistants.
bulletInternet, 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

bulletLibrary with over 60,000 volumes and access to numerous on-line search services
bulletOver 300 student-use computers on campus including availability in the residence halls — Internet access
bulletFree peer tutoring
bulletHelp with developmental coursework
bulletCareer and personal counseling
bulletChildren’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:

bulletQuality instruction and service
bulletSmall classes, individualized attention
bulletOpportunities for involvement
bulletReasonable costs
bulletClose to home

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If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at: admissions@wwcc.wy.edu.

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