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Welcome to Wenatchee Valley College! Whether you recently graduated high school, earned your GED, or are thinking about trying college for the first time, our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you reach your goals.

Find your calling and earn the training, certificate, or degree you need to advance in your career or transfer to a four-year university. WVC offers several applied bachelor's degree programs. Explore them to learn how you can expand your horizons in high demand-fields like nursing and behavioral health.

Follow the steps below to become a student at Wenatchee Valley College. Our dedicated staff are here to help you every step of the way!

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Submit your free application to Wenatchee Valley College online or in person! Once your application is processed by WVC's admissions and registration office, you will receive an acceptance email with your ctcLink student ID number. Have questions? Contact admissions@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6806.

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After you apply, remember to look for an acceptance letter in your email which will include your permanent ctcLink ID. Your ctcLink ID is required to access online services and enroll in classes at Wenatchee Valley College.

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Fund your education through financial aid, scholarships, grants, work study opportunities, and more. For many WVC students, the first step is to complete the financial aid application online. Apply early to get a head start on your student journey! Have questions? Contact financialaid@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6810.

Apply for Financial Aid
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An important step in the admission process is to identify your math and English starting points. All new students must complete the pre-placement questionnaire. Find out more about the options for determining your placement along with study materials and other resources. Have questions? Contact placement@wvc.edu or give us a call at (509) 682-6830.

Determine English & Math Placement
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Once your placement is set, make an appointment for an advising and registration session with the First Year Experience (FYE) team. The FYE team will help you understand your placement and discuss your academic goals. They will teach you how to register for classes and will make sure you're all set to sign up for classes. Have questions? Contact edplanning@wvc.edu or (509) 682-6830.

Advising Info
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Get ready to register for your classes ahead of time. Find your registration time and make sure you have all the registration information you need. Connect with your advisor if you need assistance.

Register for classes
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Make sure to pay tuition and fees by the quarterly due date in ctcLink or by visiting Cashiering.

Learn more about paying tuition and fees

*New students will be assigned a faculty advisor based on your stated program interest. To find out who your advisor is, visit MyWVC and login to your ctcLink account.

Wenatchee Campus

Wenatchee Valley College
Attn: Admissions Office
1300 5th St.
Wenatchee, WA
98801

Phone: (509) 682-6806
Fax: (509) 682-6801

Omak Campus

Wenatchee Valley College-Omak
Attn: Admissions
P.O. Box 2058
Omak, WA
98841

Phone: (509) 422-7800
Fax: (509) 422-7801