Walla Walla Community College
Welcome to Walla Walla Community College!
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is an accredited, award winning 2-year university-level educational institution. Established in 1967, Walla Walla Community College sits on an attractive 130-acre campus on the edge of Titus Creek, with views of the Blue Mountains. In 2013, WWCC shared the Aspen Institute prize for being the top community college in the United States.
Great Faculty and Programs of Study
Teaching is the first priority for our faculty, and class sizes are small (ratio of 17:1), to maximize instructor-student interaction. With a student population of 4,947, our Walla Walla campus is large enough to be interesting and small enough to feel like home.
Programs of Study
WWCC offers 65 degrees and 52 certificates for both academic transfer students and workforce students. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs are popular with international students. Our 2+2 credit transfer opportunities to 4-year universities can also save you money.
WWCC Offers Core Programs:
- Accounting, Business, Finance
- Engineering
- Health Science, Human & Social Services, Nursing
- Computer Science
- Environmental and Ecosystem Sciences
- Intensive English Language Program (IELP): Intermediate and Advanced
WWCC Specialized in Unique Programs:
- Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Sustainable Agriculture, and Management and Entrepreneurship
- Enology and Viticulture
- Irrigation Technology
- Culinary, Hospitality Management
- Criminal Justice
- Agriculture: Animal Science, Ag-Business, Plant & Soil Science, Precision Agriculture
- Watershed Management and Natural Resources
- Energy Systems Technology
Walla Walla Community College Amenities:
- Student center
- Transfer Center
- Student Employment
- Library
- Free tutoring center
- Café run by our culinary students
- Free Wi-Fi on campus
- Beautiful sports dome and playing fields, fitness center
- Art and ceramics studios
- Performance theater
- Computer labs
- Bookstore
Beautiful Location
Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. in the state of Washington, Walla Walla is a charming city with a population of about 33,000. Walla Walla's regional airport is a one-hour flight from Seattle-Tacoma's International Airport. Walla Walla is a Native American name meaning “place of many waters,” so-called because of the many creeks and rivers that run through the valley. Walla Walla is a safe and welcoming American college town and often appears on lists of best places to live in America. USA Today called it the “Friendliest Town in the U.S.,” and it appeared on Fodor’s list of the “Ten Best Small Towns in America.”
Recreational Opportunities
Walla Walla has 15 public parks, an 18-hole municipal golf course, an aviary, a public swimming pool, and recreation trails. Our parks include something for everyone, from picnic areas to sports fields. Skiing, hiking, bicycling, and boating opportunities are nearby.
Housing
Nearby apartments offer students comfortable apartment options. Walla Walla Community College International Programs assists students who choose to live in a homestay arrangement.
International Programs Support
The International Programs office fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students from all over the world. In addition, the office supports international students with their visa and immigration, academic, housing, acculturation, adjustment and transfer needs.