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Community College May be Right for You

Every student deserves a post-secondary path that fits who they are and where they want to go. Whether you’re planning for college, preparing for a career, or still figuring things out, Community Colleges can help you find your way.

Through Washington’s community and technical colleges, you can earn college credit, explore new skills, and take the next step toward your goals — all while keeping education affordable and flexible.

There are 34 colleges across the state and online options if that will fit your schedule better. You can learn close to home or wherever life takes you.

Your goals matter. Your future matters.

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Community College Application and Admissions Information

Degrees

Degrees and Certificates offered at Washington State Community Colleges

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How to Enroll?

Each college has a different process for new students to sign up for classes. To enroll, visit the website for the college of your choice and follow its steps to enroll.

Each student's case will vary, but you may need to take one or more steps — admissions, financial aid, placement test, advising, transcript evaluation — to register for classes at the community or technical college of your choice.

What if you Want a 4 Year Degree?

It may be right for you to attend a community or technical college and then transfer to a four-year college or university. You'll be able to learn using variety of modalities and smaller classes at a lower cost. Earn your associate degree and then transfer to one of Washington's public or private universities to finish your bachelor's degree.