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A C o m m i t m e n t To Q u a l i t y A n d S u c c e s s
Table of Contents Rock Springs and Surrounding Communities
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Real Value
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Real Living
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Real Adventure
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Real People
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Real Programs/Degrees
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Mustang Athletics
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Getting Started
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Rock Springs
& Surrounding Communities Located in the colorful deserts of southwest Wyoming, Rock Springs is the fourth largest city in Wyoming. The area is rich in history and outdoor attractions. Magnificent high desert scenery, golfing, hiking, fishing, hunting, water recreation on Flaming Gorge and the Green River and offroad adventures in nearby Killpecker sand dunes, provide great opportunities for outdoor escapes. Explore the Wild Horse Loop on White Mountain and view pronghorn herds across the Green River Basin, rare desert elk in the Red Desert or waterfowl in the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. For more Rock Springs community information, visit http://www.rswy.net
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Community Profile County
Sweetwater
Population/County
40,000
Population/City
25,000
Avg Annual Days of Sunshine Avg High/Low Temp for July
300 860/510
Avg High/Low Temp for January 310/100
Student Spotlight Abner De Novais Moreira Major: Journalism Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil Which languages do you speak? Portuguese and English Where were you born? Brazil What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball
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Real Value Financial Aid Information
Average Financial Aid Award (In-State) $7,991 Average Financial Aid Award (Out-of-State) $6,191
Fall 2009 - Summer 2010 Tuition
Residents of Wyoming* Overload Fee (21+ hrs.) WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) WUE Overload Fee (21+ hrs.) ALL OTHERS Overload Fee (21+ hrs.)
Full-Time Credit Students $997 $68/hr $1,405 $102/hr $2,629 $202/hr
Part-Time Students Per Credit Hour $84 $118 $220
* Check the catalog for residence classification information.
Apply for Federal Financial Assistance at: www.fafsa.ed.gov View all of Western’s Scholarships at: www.wwcc.wy.edu/fin_aid/scholarships.htm Contact the Financial Aid Office at: finaid@wwcc.wy.edu
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Student Spotlight Kara Mattern Major: Nursing Hometown: Wheatland, WY Why did you choose to attend WWCC? I knew that I wanted to study nursing, and I had heard great things about the nursing program. How has the financial assistance you received helped? Because of the grants and scholarships that I have received, I don’t have to worry about paying for my educational expenses.
Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (Includes tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses)
Western Wyoming Community College
Resident $9,524
Non-Resident $13,788
WUE $10,840
Casper College
$10,182
$13,556
$11,108
Central Wyoming College
$9,146
$12, 410
$9, 962
Eastern Wyoming College
$9,684
$13, 178
10,880
Laramie County Community College
$12, 354
$15,618
$13,170
Northwest College
$9,748
$13,012
$10,564
Northern Wyo. Comm. College District
$10,527
$13,791
$11,343
University of Wyoming
$16,020
$23,940
$17,390
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) rate applies to residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington.
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Real Living On-campus living at Western is designed to provide students with comfortable, affordable housing near campus services. Western’s on-campus housing is among the best in the country.
Living on campus has numerous benefits. Besides living close to classes, students have computer access, private voicemail, a security system, and friendly Resident Assistants who are trained to help, if needed. Living options range from suite clusters, semi-private rooms, and one and two bedroom apartments. Private bedroom, 4 room apartments are available in Wind River Hall. Nonapartment style rooms are furnished and have a microfridge (microwave-refrigerator combination). Apartments are fully furnished. Western’s housing is technology friendly. A computer lab in Rocky Mountain Hall is open 20 hours each day. All rooms are provided with T-3 internet connections or wireless internet capabilities.
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Mitchell’s & T-Rex Grill Quality and availability are two key aspects of campus dining services. On-campus residents have a short walk to Mitchell’s Cafeteria and the T-Rex Grill. Mitchell’s offers premium dining possibilities at affordable prices. Meal plan options of 10 or 18 meals per week are available. Students can also grab a quick sandwich or soda at the T-Rex Grill.
2009-2010 Meal Plans Type of Plan
Fall Spring Full Year
5 Meal 10 Meal 18 Meal
$385 $865 $979
$400 $890 $1008
$785 $1755 $1987
$961 $961 $1006
$990 $990 $1035
$1951 $1951 $2041
10 Meal + Flex $100 12 Meal + Flex $55 10 Meal + Flex $150
$1951 Get involved on campus or just relax and have fun. Spend $2041
the evening at a volleyball or basketball game, concert, club meeting, movie, theatre performance, or campus dance. Student organizations, Associated Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society provide opportunities to gain leadership experience, and intramural athletics meet diverse interests.
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Associated Student Government (ASG) Residence Hall Association (RHA) Intramural Athletics Mustang Express (student newspaper) Omega Radio Club Phi Theta Kappa
Student Spotlight Alexis Bird Major: Secondary Education Hometown: Erda, UT If you were a horse what breed would you be and why? Stallion because they are free, strong and energetic. What is something you would learn if you had the chance? I’d learn the real way to solve the Rubik’s Cube.
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Real Adventure The Rock Springs area offers recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities including camping, fishing, mountain-biking, backpacking, rifle and pistol ranges, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowboarding.
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Student Spotlight Michael Archibald Major: Media Arts Hometown: Kemmerer, WY What is the farthest you have been from home? Africa, Cameroon If you could have one super power what would it be? Flying
Western has taken advantage of the natural history of the local area and has one of the most extensive dinosaur collections in the Rocky Mountain region. Dinosaurs are displayed throughout the campus and are complemented by the Natural History Museum and Weidner Wildlife Collection. At Western, learning is not limited to the classroom. In fact, academic opportunities seem to crop up everywhere–on stage, in laboratories and in athletic competition. Students get involved in “Hands-On� learning activities during the freshman and sophomore years that help them decide on a major. Education majors work in local schools during their first year. Social science majors can serve as interns; exercise science majors get the opportunity to work as personal trainers; students interested in archaeology and geology can participate in field studies in Wyoming, Colorado and around the world.
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Real People
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Faculty Spotlight Paul Johnson Paul is the Assistant Professor of Technology and Industry and has been teaching at Western for seven years. He received an Associate’s Degree from WWCC and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wyoming. After obtaining over four years of field experience at the Jim Bridger Power Plant and the Star Valley Power Plant, Paul decided to return to Western. “WWCC is the only college in Wyoming that has an Oil & Gas program and the only college in the world with a closed loop system that allows students to work with and on the equipment, as if they were in the field.” Paul is able to work side-by-side with his students and teach them how to be safe, efficient and environmentally responsible. Western’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed.
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Real Programs/ Degrees
Visual & Performing Arts
Education
Art Ceramics Dance Music Musical Theatre Technical Theatre Theatre Visual Arts 2D
Elementary & Early Childhood Secondary
Health
Business Accounting Administrative Assistant Business Administration Clerk-Typist Computer Science Digital Design Economics Marketing Medical Office Assistant Office Information Systems Web Development
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Exercise Science Fitness Leadership Nursing Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Social Science Anthropology Archaeology Criminal Justice History Human Services International Studies Political Science Pre-Law Psychology Social Science Social Work Sociology
Student Spotlight Samuel Neri Major: Pre-Medicine Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Humanities
What is one of your wish list items? To be a medical doctor
Communication Creative Writing English Journalism Spanish Western American Studies
Where were you born? Ethiopia What is your favorite sport to watch? Soccer
Math & Science Biology Chemistry Engineering Environmental Science Geology Mathematics Pre-Forestry Pre-Rangeland Ecology Pre-Wildlife Biology
Technology & Industry Automotive Technology Diesel Technology / Heavy Equipment Mechanics Electrical & Instrumentation Technology Industrial Maintenance (Power Plant, Surface, Underground) Industrial Safety Mining Maintenance Technology Natural Gas Compression Technology Oil & Gas Production Technology Welding Technology (Fabrication Shop, Industrial Plant, Mine Maintenance)
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Mustang Athletics
Western is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and offers opportunities for student athletes. Scholarships or stipends are available in the following sports:
Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball Men’s Wrestling Co-Ed Cheerleading / Women’s Dance Team
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The Mustangs have earned NJCAA All-American in Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s Wrestling. Western has also received Academic All-American in Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, and Men’s Soccer. In addition, the Women’s Basketball team achieved academic excellence in receiving All-Academic team for 2008-2009 with a 3.52 GPA (the highest in the nation). The Men’s Basketball team ranked fifth highest GPA in the nation for 2008-2009.
2008 – 2009 Academic All – Americans Michelle Carver Lacy Larsen Allen Deru Ken Donakey
Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Men’s Soccer Men’s Basketball
2007 – 2008 Academic All – Americans
Western Wyoming Community College offers six intercollegiate athletic teams, three for men and three for women, and Co-Ed Cheerleading/Dance. Western has captured numerous championships and played in national tournaments.
Ashby McCort Courtney Birch Corey Kaminska Megan Arrington Kati Quayle Jenna Mackey Paige Brog
Men’s Soccer Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball
Coach Spotlight Rick Reynolds Hometown: Cordele, GA College attended: Martin Methodist College Why did you get into coaching?: The opportunity to be a part of young adults’ lives during an important time in their development as a better person, student and athlete. Why Western? Western is an institution that emphasizes success in the classroom, on the court and everyday life!
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Getting Started
To get started at Western, go online and create a Western Account. Once you create an account, click on the and complete the online application. Create your Western Account http://admissions.wwcc.wy.edu/admissions Complete the application for admission online at www.wwcc.wy.edu. There is no application fee. Submit official high school transcript or GED scores.
To order your GED scores go to http://GED123.org (Applicants who have not graduated from high school may be admitted conditionally, but must complete high school equivalency by the mid-point of their program.) Students who completed high school equivalency five or more years before the date of application are only required to submit a copy of their diploma or GED certificate. Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. Submit any ACT or SAT scores. These tests are not required for admission, but are recommended for advising purposes and required for academic scholarship consideration. After you are accepted for admission, the office of Alumni & Retention will contact you regarding COMPASS placement testing and registration.
Campus Visits We want to show you our award-winning campus. Please call Admissions or go to www.wwcc.wy.edu, click on Future Students, then click Admissions and then Visiting WWCC to arrange a campus and housing tour. WWCC is conveniently located off Interstate 80 from Exit 103, College Drive in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
WWCC’s LOCATIONS The main campus is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The Green River Center is located in Green River, Wyoming. Distance Education coordinates credit offerings in Afton, Big Piney, Bridger Valley, Cokeville/Star Valley, Medicine Bow/Elk Mountain, Evanston, Kemmerer, Little Snake River Valley, Pinedale, Rawlins, Saratoga/Encampment and their surrounding areas.
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