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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.