What Is Walla Walla Community College (wwcc.edu)?

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Walla Walla Community College (wwcc.edu) is a community college in Washington State that offers academic and career programs, transfer pathways, continuing education, and student support services. It is designed for learners who want affordable, personalized education leading to a career or further study. The website is the main entry point for exploring programs, applying, understanding costs and financial aid, and accessing student resources.

What WWCC Offers

WWCC organizes its academics around Educational Pathways and specific program types. You can explore options by interest area or by the kind of learning program you want.

Key academic areas include:

  • Transfer programs — for students planning to continue at a four-year institution
  • Career and technical programs — for students preparing to enter the workforce
  • CTL and Honors Program — additional academic tracks
  • Continuing Education — including Quest and Kids College
  • Dual Credit — College in the High School, CTE Dual Credit, and Running Start for high school students
  • Transitional Studies — for students building foundational skills

The site also provides academic resources such as advising, testing, tutoring, class search, transcript requests, and the college catalog.

Paying for College

WWCC frames affordability as central to its mission. The "Paying for College" section covers:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Net Price Calculator
  • Payment Plans
  • Ways to Pay Tuition
  • Financial Aid and how to apply
  • Scholarships
  • Veterans Services
  • Warrior Pledge
  • Workforce Education Services
  • Emergency Funds

A dedicated Payment Plans page exists for students who want to spread costs over time. The site does not state specific tuition amounts on the pages reviewed, so check the Tuition and Fees page for current figures.

Admissions and Getting Started

The Admissions section explains how to apply and covers:

  • Academic Credit for Prior Learning (ACPL)
  • Residency
  • Placement Testing
  • Credit by Exam
  • GED Proctored Exams

Prospective students can Apply Now, Request Info, or Visit using links in the site's main navigation.

Student Life and Support

WWCC describes itself as a community with resources beyond the classroom:

  • Athletics
  • Around Town information
  • College Bookstore
  • Clubs and Organizations
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Rec Center
  • Safety and Security

Student support services include Accounts and Passwords, Career Services, Counseling, Disability Services, Library, Make A Report, TRIO, Veterans Services, and Workforce Education Services.

Who WWCC Is For

WWCC may be a good fit if you:

  • Want an affordable start toward a bachelor's degree through transfer pathways
  • Are seeking career-focused training that leads directly to employment
  • Are a high school student interested in dual credit options like Running Start
  • Need flexible or foundational study through Continuing Education or Transitional Studies
  • Are a veteran, workforce student, or someone returning to education

How to Use the Website

  1. Explore academics — Start with "Explore Your Options" or "Find a Program" to browse by pathway or program type.
  2. Check costs and aid — Visit Paying for College for tuition, the Net Price Calculator, payment plans, and financial aid steps.
  3. Apply — Use the Admissions section to understand requirements and submit an application.
  4. Log in to student systems — Current students use MyWWCC, Canvas, Email, and ctcLink.
  5. Get support — Use advising, tutoring, counseling, or career services as needed.

For current students, employees, and international students, the site has dedicated "For You" sections with relevant links and login access.