Viewbook - Western Wyoming Community College
Viewbook - Western Wyoming Community College
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Table of Contents<br />
Rock Springs & Sweetwater County........ 2<br />
Financial Aid............................................. 4<br />
Residence Halls ...................................... 6<br />
Academic Programs................................. 8<br />
Mustang Athletics..................................... 10<br />
Student Life.............................................. 12
Rock Springs &<br />
Sweetwater<br />
County<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Profile<br />
Population/County 50,000<br />
Population/City 27,000<br />
Avg # of Days of Sunshine 300<br />
Avg High/Low Temp for July 86 0 /51 0<br />
Avg High/Low Temp for January 31 0 /10 0<br />
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Located in the colorful deserts of<br />
Southwest <strong>Wyoming</strong>, Rock Springs<br />
is the fourth largest city in <strong>Wyoming</strong>.<br />
The area is rich in history and outdoor<br />
attractions.<br />
Magnificent high desert scenery, golf,<br />
hiking, fishing, hunting, water recreation<br />
on Flaming Gorge and the Green River,<br />
and off-road adventures in nearby sand<br />
dunes provide great opportunities for<br />
outdoor escapes.<br />
Explore the Wild Horse Loop on White<br />
Mountain and view pronghorn herds<br />
across the Green River Basin, rare<br />
desert elk in the Red Desert, or water<br />
fowl in the Seedskadee National Wildlife<br />
Refuge.<br />
The Rock Springs area<br />
offers recreation centers,<br />
golf courses, restaurants,<br />
shopping, and outdoor<br />
activities including<br />
camping, fishing, mountainbiking,<br />
backpacking, trap,<br />
rifle, archery, and pistol<br />
ranges, cross-country<br />
and downhill skiing, and<br />
snowboarding.<br />
For more information on Sweetwater County, you can visit<br />
http://www.tourwyoming.com.<br />
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Financial Aid<br />
Average Financial Aid Award<br />
(In-State) $7,991<br />
Average Financial Aid Award<br />
(Out-of-State) $6,191<br />
Apply for Federal Financial Assistance<br />
at: www.fafsa.ed.gov<br />
View all of <strong>Western</strong>’s Scholarships at:<br />
www.wwcc.wy.edu/fin_aid/scholarships.htm<br />
Contact Financial Aid Office at:<br />
finaid@wwcc.wy.edu with your questions!<br />
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012/Summer 2012 Tuition<br />
Full-Time<br />
Students<br />
Credit Students Per Credit Hour<br />
Residents of <strong>Wyoming</strong>* $997 $84<br />
ALL OTHERS $2,629 $220<br />
WUE (<strong>Western</strong><br />
Undergraduate Exchange) $1,405 $118<br />
* Check the <strong>College</strong> catalog for residency classification information.<br />
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Estimated Cost of Attending <strong>College</strong><br />
Resident<br />
Non-Resident<br />
Casper <strong>College</strong> $11,811 $15,419<br />
Central <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>College</strong> $8,008 $14,766<br />
Eastern <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>College</strong> $12,562 $16,152<br />
Laramie County <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> $10,822 $13,942<br />
Northwest <strong>College</strong> $9,142 $12,955<br />
Northern Wyo. Comm. <strong>College</strong> District $11,502 $14,910<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> $10,489 $13,897<br />
University of <strong>Wyoming</strong>* $17,174 $25,904<br />
*For financial aid purposes, the number of credit hours that are used to calculate the cost for tuition and fees can vary from institution to<br />
institution. Typically, the cost is based on enrollment in between 12 and 16 credit hours. UW’s cost is based on 15 credit hours per semester.<br />
** Room and board calculated using double occupancy room.<br />
Source: <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Commission and University of <strong>Wyoming</strong> Financial Aid Offices-April 2007<br />
Sweetwater County<br />
Scholarship<br />
$2,000 per year if you graduate<br />
from a Sweetwater County<br />
public high school.<br />
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Residence Halls On-campus<br />
Activities<br />
Get involved on campus<br />
or just relax and have fun.<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has numerous<br />
student groups. Some of<br />
which include:<br />
Associated Student<br />
Government (ASG)<br />
Residence Hall<br />
Association (RHA)<br />
Intramural Athletics<br />
Mustang Express (student<br />
newspaper)<br />
Omega Radio Club<br />
Phi Theta Kappa<br />
(honor society)<br />
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On-campus living at <strong>Western</strong><br />
is designed to provide you<br />
with comfortable, affordable<br />
housing near campus<br />
services. <strong>Western</strong>’s on-campus<br />
housing is among the best in<br />
the country.<br />
Living on campus has<br />
numerous benefits. Besides<br />
living close to classes, you<br />
have computer access,<br />
private voicemail, a security<br />
system, and friendly Resident<br />
Assistants who are trained to<br />
help, if needed.<br />
Living options range from suite<br />
clusters, semi-private rooms,<br />
and one- and two-bedroom<br />
apartments. Non-apartment<br />
style rooms are furnished<br />
and have a MicroFridge<br />
(microwave-refrigerator<br />
combination). Apartments are<br />
fully furnished.<br />
<strong>Western</strong>’s housing is<br />
technology friendly. A<br />
computer lab in Rocky<br />
Mountain Hall is open 20<br />
hours each day, and all<br />
rooms are provided with<br />
T-3 internet connections or<br />
wireless internet capabilities.<br />
Mitchell’s & T-Rex Grill<br />
Quality and availability are<br />
two key aspects of campus<br />
dining services. On-campus<br />
dining options include<br />
Mitchell’s cafeteria and the<br />
T-Rex Grill. Mitchell’s offers<br />
premium dining possibilities at<br />
affordable prices. Meal plan<br />
options of 10 or 18 meals per<br />
week are available. You can<br />
also grab a quick sandwich or<br />
soda at the T-Rex Grill.<br />
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Academic Programs<br />
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Do you want to be a marine<br />
biologist, a pharmacist or a<br />
teacher? Start at WWCC,<br />
and transfer to complete your<br />
program.<br />
Are you interested in job<br />
skills for work? WWCC offers<br />
occupational certificates<br />
and 2-year degrees in many<br />
occupational programs for<br />
business and industry.<br />
Visual &<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Art<br />
Ceramics<br />
Dance<br />
Music<br />
Musical Theatre<br />
Technical Theatre<br />
Theatre<br />
Visual Arts: 2D<br />
Business &<br />
Computing<br />
Accounting<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Business Administration<br />
Clerk-Typist<br />
Computer Science<br />
Digital Design Technologies<br />
Marketing<br />
Medical Office Assistant<br />
Office Information Systems<br />
Website Development<br />
Education<br />
Elementary & Early Childhood<br />
Secondary<br />
Health Sciences<br />
Exercise Science<br />
Fitness Leadership<br />
Nursing<br />
Pre-Dentistry<br />
Pre-Medicine<br />
Pre-Pharmacy<br />
Pre-Physical Therapy<br />
Pre-Radiology<br />
Humanities &<br />
Communication<br />
Communication<br />
Creative Writing<br />
English<br />
Journalism<br />
Spanish<br />
<strong>Western</strong> American Studies<br />
Math & Science<br />
Biology<br />
Chemistry<br />
Engineering<br />
Environmental Science<br />
Geology<br />
Mathematics<br />
Pre-Forestry<br />
Pre-Rangeland Ecology<br />
Pre-Veterinary Medicine<br />
Pre-Wildlife Biology<br />
Social Sciences<br />
Anthropology<br />
Archaeology<br />
Criminal Justice<br />
Emergency Management<br />
History<br />
Human Services<br />
International Studies<br />
Law Enforcement<br />
Political Science<br />
Pre-Law<br />
Psychology<br />
Social Science<br />
Social Work<br />
Sociology<br />
Technology &<br />
Industry<br />
Automotive Technology<br />
Diesel Tech./ Heavy Equip. Maint.<br />
Electrical and Instrumentation Tech.<br />
Industrial Maintenance<br />
Industrial Safety<br />
Mining Maintenance<br />
Natural Gas Compression Tech.<br />
Oil & Gas Production Tech.<br />
Power Plant Maint. Mechanics<br />
Welding Technology<br />
Not sure what you want to<br />
do? WWCC can help get<br />
you started with general<br />
education classes and help<br />
from the ACE IT Center.<br />
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Mustang Athletics<br />
<strong>Western</strong> is a member<br />
of the National Junior<br />
<strong>College</strong> Athletic<br />
Association (NJCAA)<br />
and offers opportunities<br />
for student athletes.<br />
Scholarships or stipends<br />
are available in the<br />
following sports:<br />
Men’s Basketball<br />
Women’s Basketball<br />
Men’s Wrestling<br />
Women’s Volleyball<br />
Men’s Soccer<br />
Women’s Soccer<br />
Spirit Squad<br />
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<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers<br />
six intercollegiate athletic<br />
teams, three for men and<br />
three for women, and a Co-<br />
Ed Spirit Squad. <strong>Western</strong><br />
has captured numerous<br />
championships and played in<br />
national tournaments
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Wyoming</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
vision is to provide lifelong<br />
learning opportunities in an<br />
environment characterized<br />
by a commitment to quality<br />
and success. The Mustang<br />
intercollegiate athletic teams<br />
are definitely a vital part of<br />
WWCC and the surrounding<br />
community. For the athlete<br />
and the non-athlete, Mustang<br />
athletics enhances the<br />
overall learning experience<br />
on campus. WWCC<br />
athletics has a strong<br />
tradition of serving the local<br />
community and is honored<br />
to serve an area rich in<br />
tradition, natural beauty<br />
and friendly people. The<br />
coaches and athletes alike<br />
enjoy performing for and<br />
interacting with community<br />
members, organizations,<br />
local business and industry.<br />
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Student Life<br />
<strong>Western</strong> has taken<br />
advantage of the natural<br />
history from the local<br />
area and has one of the<br />
most extensive dinosaur<br />
collections in the Rocky<br />
Mountain region.<br />
Dinosaurs are displayed<br />
throughout the campus and<br />
are complemented by the<br />
Natural History Museum and<br />
Weidner Wildlife Collection.<br />
At <strong>Western</strong>, learning is not<br />
limited to the classroom.<br />
In fact, academic<br />
opportunities seem to crop<br />
up everywhere–on stage, in<br />
laboratories and in athletic<br />
competition.<br />
Students get involved<br />
in “Hands-On” learning<br />
activities during the<br />
freshman and sophomore<br />
years that help them decide<br />
on a major. Education majors<br />
work in local schools during<br />
their first year. Social science<br />
majors can serve as interns;<br />
exercise science majors get<br />
the opportunity to work as<br />
personal trainers; students<br />
interested in archaeology<br />
and geology can participate<br />
in field studies in <strong>Wyoming</strong>,<br />
Colorado and around the<br />
world.<br />
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Getting Started<br />
To get started at <strong>Western</strong>, go online and create your <strong>Western</strong> Account. Once your account has been created, click<br />
on “My Applications”, then click on “Start a New Undergraduate Application”. Once you have applied online, please<br />
order your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS to be sent to the Admissions Office at:<br />
WWCC Admissions<br />
PO Box 428<br />
Rock Springs WY 82902<br />
Campus Visits<br />
To schedule your campus visit please go to www.wwcc.wy.edu and click on the apply now button. This will take you<br />
to our “Welcome” page. Please click on “Create Account” and complete the short account process. Then click on the<br />
“Events” tab, and select a Campus Visit time that best fits your schedule. Please register for that campus visit time<br />
slot and tells us who you would like to meet with during your visit.<br />
WWCC’s Locations<br />
The main campus is located in Rock Springs, <strong>Wyoming</strong>. The Green River Center is located in Green River,<br />
<strong>Wyoming</strong>.<br />
Distance Learning coordinates credit offerings in Afton, Big Piney, Bridger Valley, Cokeville/Star Valley, Medicine<br />
Bow/Elk Mountain, Evanston, Kemmerer, Little Snake River Valley, Pinedale, Rawlins, Saratoga/Encampment,<br />
and their surrounding areas.<br />
SUBLETTE<br />
Pinedale<br />
CARBON<br />
Afton<br />
Big Piney<br />
LINCOLN<br />
SWEETWATER<br />
Hanna<br />
Medicine Bow<br />
Rawlins<br />
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Cokeville<br />
Farson<br />
Elk Mountain<br />
Kemmerer/<br />
Diamondville<br />
UINTA<br />
Green River<br />
Lyman<br />
Evanston<br />
Mountain View<br />
Rock Springs<br />
Wamsutter<br />
Saratoga<br />
Encampment<br />
Baggs<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>Wyoming</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an Equal Opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate<br />
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability status, disabled veteran, or veteran of<br />
the Vietnam, Gulf, or any other era in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational<br />
programs or activities.<br />
Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and other related laws may be referred to the V.P. for<br />
Administrative Services, WWCC Administrative Offices, P.O. Box 428, Rock Springs, <strong>Wyoming</strong> 82902-0428,<br />
(307) 382-1609; or Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez<br />
Memorial Building, Suite 310, 1244 Spear Avenue Blvd., Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695, FAX (303)<br />
844-4303 or TDD (303) 844-3417 or the <strong>Wyoming</strong> Labor Standards Department, 1510 East Pershing Blvd.,<br />
Cheyenne, <strong>Wyoming</strong> 82002 (307) 777-7261.
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