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At Western Nevada College, we're here to help you meet your academic goals in a friendly, supportive campus environment. Western students enjoy strong academic programs, smaller classes, and knowledgeable professors who really care.
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Latest News

Student Leadership Summits Coming to WNC in 2019

WNC is presenting two student leadership summits in 2019 — a men’s summit on Saturday, Feb. 9 and a women’s summit on Saturday, March 2. Both are at Silver Oak Golf Course’s clubhouse.

Two Makeup Training Sessions Left for Promise Scholarship 

Remaining makeup training sessions for WNC’s financial aid and Nevada Promise Scholarship orientation are from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 on the Carson City campus.

WNC Welcomes Community for La Posada Celebration on Dec. 15

Participate in traditional family activities at the La Posada Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Carson Nugget Hall in WNC’s Aspen Building.

KNPR Talks to President Solis about Workforce Development

KNPR Radio talked to WNC President Dr. Vincent Solis about workforce development during a recent interview in Las Vegas.

Listen to the Western Connection

WNC’s second airing of the Western Connection on KNVC 95.1 FM is Thursday, Dec. 13.

’Tis the Season at Observatory: Total Lunar Eclipse, ‘The Reason for the Seasons’

Don’t miss the “Axial’s Tilt: The Reason for the Seasons” presentation on Saturday, Dec. 22 and total lunar eclipse viewing on Sunday, Jan. 20 at Jack C. Davis Observatory.
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A Message from the President

On behalf of the entire college family at Western Nevada College, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our home page. WNC is a vital part of the fabric of our communities. We strive to be good neighbors and contribute to the economic well-being of the ​areas we serve. We have deep roots in one of the most beautiful and pristine regions of the country.

 

WNC is steeped with nearly 50 years of growth and educational excellence in Nevada. From our humble beginnings in Carson City, to our expansion into the communities of Fallon in 1981 and Douglas County in 1997, we have helped students achieve their educational goals and dreams.

 

At WNC, we aim to not only ensure the success of students in our classrooms and academic programs but also to create holistic individuals who are prepared to excel in their chosen academic fields and serve as leaders in their communities.

 

We are proud of the college’s academic rigor, small class sizes and personalized instruction taught by some of the very best faculty in the great state of Nevada. Staff members on our team also provide students with a positive and nurturing environment. This aids in students’ completion of academic goals and prepares them to actively participate in a robust workforce.

 

As you explore this site or any one of the WNC locations, you will find that our team members are friendly, willing to assist you in your academic endeavors and, above all, committed to your success.

Thank you for visiting our home page.

Sincerely,
Dr. Vincent Solis
President of Western Nevada College

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Degrees & Programs

Certificate of Achievement

For those desiring a shorter course of study, WNC offers certificates of achievement in many occupational areas.

Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those students who desire a two-year course of study and training in an occupational and/or technological career field.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is primarily for students planning to transfer with junior standing to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree.

Associate of General Studies

The Associate of General Studies has increasingly been utilized by students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degrees are primarily for the student who plans to transfer from WNC to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in sciences, math or related areas.

Bachelor of Applied Science

The Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree offers students advanced technical and occupational skills in a formal educational route that will help them progress to supervisory positions within their field.
Variety. Commitment. Success.

WNC Programs

Western Nevada College offers associate degrees and academic programs to meet a variety of educational goals. Some students wish to learn occupational skills or work toward career advancement. Others seek credits which will transfer to a four-year college or university. A number of one-year certificates are also offered in occupational areas.
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Variety. Commitment. Success.

Choose from a wide variety of academic programs, including associate degrees, certificates of achievement, and a new bachelor of technology degree. Or, pick classes that help you prepare for a great career, and non-credit courses in stimulating and fun topics. Faculty members are strongly committed to helping students succeed in the classroom, in campus activities, and in life. Use the links below to get started on tomorrow.

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Career & Technical Education

The Career & Technical Education division at WNC offers a Bachelor of Technology degree, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates of achievement, certification and licensing preparation, and special academic programs.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Division at WNC offers Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies and Associate of Science degrees.

Nursing & Allied Health

The Nursing & Allied Health Division at WNC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and courses in Emergency Medical services, Laboratory Technician, and Nursing Assistant.

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