Ready to start at WNC?

Check out these “Checklist for Success” lists to guide you through the process of enrolling at Western. Take the time to prepare for your new educational journey, and it will be a rewarding experience!

Ready to start at WNC?

Planning to transfer to a university?
Interested in a certificate or associate degree?
Use this degree-seeking checklist.

Apply for Admission
Placement Tests
Attend an Orientation
Meet with an Academic Adviser
Apply for Financial Aid
Register for Classes
Pay Fees

Taking classes for a career upgrade, workforce development or personal interest?
Use this non-degree seeking checklist.

Apply for Admission
Meet with an Academic Adviser or Instructor
Register for Classes
Pay Fees

Veteran & Active Military Checklist

Apply for Admission
Applying for admission is the first step to attending WNC. WNC's open admission process allows anyone to be accepted to the college.

FOR DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS: Under Education Goal/Objective, select "I will be attending WNC to enroll in credit classes and plan on seeking a degree or 30 credit certificate of achievement."
FOR NON DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS: Under Education Goal/Objective, select "I will be attending WNC to enroll in credit classes for a career upgrade, industry skills certification, personal interest or other reason and do not plan on seeking a degree or 30 credit certificate."

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The Admissions Process

Placement Tests (Degree/Certificate Seeking Only)
Testing assesses your current skills in reading, writing and math. There are several ways to complete or meet placement criteria.

Learn More about Placement Tests

Attend an Orientation (Degree/Certificate Seeking Only)
This is a great opportunity for you to learn about resources and tools to help you be successful while in college. First-time degree/certificate students will be contacted to schedule an orientation session

Meet with an Academic Adviser
Our advisers and instructors are great resources to help you make important decisions about your educational goals. We aim to help you stay on track toward graduation.

Learn More about Counseling

Schedule a telephone Appt.

Apply for Financial Aid (Degree/Certificate Seeking Only)
There are more financial aid and scholarship opportunities available than ever before to make college possible for you. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in learning what money may be available to you.

Learn More about Financial Aid

Register for Classes
Choosing your classes early ensures that you get the times and classes you want. Enrollment is done through myWNC.

Pay Fees
Pay attention to payment deadlines or enroll in a payment plan to avoid being dropped from classes.

Learn More about Fees

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