Western Nevada College maintains an open door admissions policy for the spring 2012 semester. Any individual who can benefit from instruction at the college is welcome to enroll. Beginning summer 2012, students must have a high school diploma, GED, or appropriate placement test scores to enroll as a degree seeking student. All new degree seeking students who have never attended any college will be required to attend a new student orientation session, take placement tests, and meet with a counselor before enrolling for classes. Any individual may enroll as a non-degree seeking student for a minimum of 6 units each semester. Admission only ensures general enrollment at WNC and does not guarantee admittance into specific programs or particular classes. For information regarding academic programs or classes, contact a counselor or the appropriate academic division.

New Students

Any student who has not taken a credit class in the last three years will need to submit an application for admission prior to registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for the application to be processed. Students will receive emails with their student ID number and password to login to myWNC. Students who do not receive emails within 5 business days should not apply again ��" please contact Admissions and Records.

If assistance is needed, contact Admissions and Records at 775-445-3277, or e-mail admissions.records@wnc.edu.

All new students who apply for admission are assessed a one-time $15 fee when they register for their first credit/unit class. This fee is not deferrable or refundable, even if the courses are full, dropped, or canceled.

New students are advised to read the WNC catalog and schedule to become familiar with programs, services, policies, procedures, and deadline information. New students are also encouraged to take placement exams, attend a new student orientation and meet with a counselor for academic planning. Further information can be found on the New Student Checklist.

High School Students

High school students are required to submit a high school authorization form each semester prior to registering. Academically gifted students below the junior level are reviewed on a case by case basis by the Director of Admissions for enrollment into credit classes. The Director reserves the right to request a high school transcript for verification.

International Students

International students enjoy affordable quality education at WNC. To attend students must contact the Admissions and Records International Student Officer for an (I-20) application packet. Completed packets must be returned at least sixteen weeks prior to the semester of matriculation to prepare college and federal accounts.