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Walla WallaCommunity College
…Your Best Choice
Community Colleges in the U.S.• 1173 Community Colleges• 11.8 million students enrolled• 43% of all post secondary students
enrolled
After high school, what?• In Washington State:
– 33% enroll in community or technical college– 29% attend in-state universities– 8% go to out-of-state colleges– 5% community or technical college after one or two years– 5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a
two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation.
– 38% of all bachelors degree graduates transferred from a community or technical college.
Tuition Comparison
2010-11 academic year,
estimated full -time undergrad resident
Tuition
Community & Technical Colleges, Public $3,135
Colleges & Universities, public $7,689-8,701
Private vocational, career colleges $20,750
Private four-year colleges, universities (average) $27,900
We Keep Good Company!• Jackie Robinson-First African-American to play professional
baseball• Walt Disney—Founder of Disney World and Disneyland• John Walsh—Host of ”America’s Most Wanted” • Tom Hanks—Oscar-winning Actor• Calvin Klein—Fashion Designer
Dropouts• Lindsay Lohan—Quit school in the 11th grade. Has not attended college. May or
may not have a GED.• Paris Hilton—Quit school after 11th grade (Dwight School in NY). Did get a GED.• Britney Spears—Dropped out of high school (Kentwood High School) for her
career.• Leonardo DeCaprio—Skipped the diploma from John Marshall High School.• Bill Gates—Took his high school diploma to the hallowed halls of Harvard, but
later dropped out. But he did only found Microsoft.
Did You Know?
The Culture of College
WWCC Academic Calendar
1 Quarter = 11 Weeks
Fall Quarter Sept. 20 - Dec. 9
Winter Quarter Jan.3 - March 18
Spring Quarter March 28 - June 9
Summer Quarter June 20 - August 4
Dates to RememberFall Quarter 2010
Tuition & Fees Due Sept. 10
Quarter Begins Sept. 20
Veteran’s Day (College Closed) Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Holidays (College Closed) Nov. 22-26
Quarter Ends Dec. 9
Winter Quarter Begins Jan. 3
Credit Hours1 Credit = 1 hour in class per week
Full Time = 12 or more credits*
3/4 Time = 9-11 credits
1/2 Time = 6-8 credits*some exceptions may apply
A Typical Day at WWCCAcademic(example)ENGL& 101 (5 cr) 8:30-9:20 dailyMATH 065 (5 cr) 9:30-10:20 dailyMUS 110 (5 cr) 10:30-11:20 daily15 credits total
Professional-Technical(example)
OCSUP 106 (5 cr) 7:30-8:20 daily
AMM 141 (21 cr) 8:30-3:00 daily
26 credits total
How Much Will It Cost Me?• Tuition for residents- $1,000/qtr.• Application Fee- None
• Technology Fee- $3/credit, max $30/Qtr.
• Facility Use Fee- $4/credit, max $40/Qtr.
• Matriculation Fee- $1/credit, max $10/Qtr.
• Books & Tools- Varies depending on program
• Distance Learning, WAOL• Registration Fee- $35.00
(if fees are paid after Sept.10th due date)
Books• Visit WWCC Bookstore
• Cost - varies depending on class(es)MATH 065/095 $140 PSY&100- $193 CUL 100- $84
• Used books available (25% less than new price)
• Take class schedule with you
Programs & Degrees Academic
Student plans to transfer
to a four year institution.Examples:
Education, Music,
Psychology,
Science,
English, etc.
Professional-TechnicalStudent plans to start a career
upon graduation.
NursingStudent plans to enter LPN
or ADN program.
Examples:
Auto, Culinary,
Cosmetology,
Carpentry,
Energy Systems,
etc.