ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is gearing up for the 2023-2024 academic year starting Monday, August 28. Registration for classes remains open, and prospective new students may apply at any time.
The college offers flexible scheduling options and more than 135 programs to prepare students for rewarding careers or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Fifty programs are fully online.
Evan Aeschliman, a 2022 graduate of Saline High School, is enrolled in a business program at WCC and intends to transfer to a four-year school so that he can study both business administration and sports management.
“I am thrilled to begin my second year as a full-time student and sports assistant at WCC. The connections and relationships I’ve made with students, staff and faculty make WCC a great learning environment,” Aeschliman said. “Student Life activities through sports, clubs and events create opportunities to excel outside of the classroom. I entered WCC unsure of what I wanted to do after, but exposure to different careers and advice from advisors has helped me find my way.”
At $99 per credit, WCC’s tuition is among the lowest in Michigan for in-district students. Many scholarships are available to assist students, including the new Michigan Achievement Scholarship for 2023 high school graduates and the Michigan Reconnect scholarship. Reconnect is offered to eligible students who are age 25 and older and who do not already have a degree.
After previously attending classes at WCC and Eastern Michigan University a decade ago, Andrew Denton, 32, of Ypsilanti, re-enrolled at WCC on a Michigan Reconnect scholarship.
“When I was young I stopped pursuing school because I wanted to pursue a career in music. Reconnect is a big part of the reason for me going back now. It’s an awesome program, and I wouldn’t be here without it,” says Denton, who is looking to transition into a more stable career, potentially in the area of electrical work. He has connected with the new FAME apprenticeship program and is serving this new semester as an alternate cohort member in the program.
WCC’s Student Welcome Center staff members are available to assist with applications, registration and to answer questions to help current and future students, as well as parents and high school counselors and teachers.
The Fall semester offers four starts, beginning with Session I on August 28. Students may register for later sessions up until the time classes begin. They are Session II September 20, Session III October 4 and Session IV October 20.
Courses with later start dates cover the same material at an accelerated pace.
New academic offerings include an Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Arts and two photography certificate programs.
Advance Ypsi is a new jobs and education initiative launching this fall. The program is funded with a $2 million grant and is designed to boost the quality of life and outcomes for underrepresented populations in Ypsilanti, including 200 adult learners over a three-year period.
The college is known for its nationally recognized programs across a wide spectrum, including the new 2023 national Center of Excellence honor for its nursing program – one of only nine nursing programs nationwide to be named – and four new Exemplary Course Program online classes in business, communication and health science.
The college is also recognized for its cybersecurity program, with WCC previously designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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What: Fall Semester
When: Classes begin August 28.
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Call: (734) 973-3543
Email: go2wcc@wccnet.edu
Fall 2023 Semester
- Session I, August 28
- Session II, September 20
- Session III, October 4
- Session IV, October 20
About Washtenaw Community College
Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, Michigan, educates students through a wide range of associate and certificate programs in areas such as health care, business, STEM and advanced transportation and mobility. WCC offers accelerated and online programs and is ranked the number one community college in Michigan by Intelligent.com and Schools.com. The college also works through community, business and union partnerships to develop highly specialized training programs to meet the region’s workforce talent needs.
For more information about Washtenaw Community College, visit www.wccnet.edu.
