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WELCOME TO THE

WELCO M E Wallace State Community College has been serving students with a tradition of excellence since 1966. Recent accolades bestowed upon the College include: » » Chosen as one of 30 community colleges in America to lead the American Association of Community College’s Pathways Project » » Ranked among the Top 150 Community Colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute three times in five years » » Recipient of the 2018 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College » » Ranked No. 2 in the South for Workforce Development training by Southern Business and Development Magazine » » Named an Achieving the Dream Leader College in 2017 for our outstanding record of student success » » Ranked the first choice community college among Alabama students taking the ACT » » Recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education » » Selected as a Military Friendly college » » Named one of 180 All-Steinway Schools in the world » » Rated the safest college campus in Alabama

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The picturesque 300-acre campus nestled in the heart of North Alabaama, is anchored by the 12-story Bailey Center, where enrollment services are located.

There is a 5,000 seat coliseum on the west, School of Nursing and Center for Science on the north, and Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts to the south, along with state-of theart learning facilities across campus for healthcare, applied technology, STEM, liberal arts and athletic programs.

The College has also opened a new Oneonta Center in Blount County with facilities for academic and technical programs.

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“We

are delighted that you are considering Wallace

State as the place to start your educational journey, and we look forward to helping you achieve the success you deserve and desire.�

Dr. Vicki Karolewics President MISSION STATEMENT

Wallace State Community College is committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through a student centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment; teaching excellence; respect for uniqueness and diversity; strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development; cultural enrichment of our communities; and accountability and integrity.

OPENING DOORS TO

OPPORTUNITIES At Wallace State you have opportunities to explore your interests, find your talents, and chart a path for your future! Our faculty, staff and administration will challenge you while giving you the tools you need to succeed.

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Wallace State alumni have found success in an array of occupations:: •

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Medical professionals like Nursing graduate Steve James who went on to become a nurse anesthetist and then started Kenya Relief, helping thousands of Kenyans annually through an orphanage, school and medical clinic.

Rocket scientists like Mary Hovater who began her career at Wallace State taking pre-engineering classes before continuing on to university.

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Professional athletes like MLB players, Craig Kimbrel, Derek Holland and Jake Elmore; retired NFL player Ricardo Lockette; and golfers Fredrik Jacobson and Brett Wetterich.

Professional musicians like Jimi Westbrook of the group Little Big Town and solo artist Kip Moore.

An so many more!

Programs

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STUDY

Wallace State offers more than 100 programs of study, with degrees, certificates and concentrations available in the following areas:

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LIBERAL ARTS, GENERAL STUDIES Business Education & Office Administration Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant Business Administration Business Management Business Management, Financial

Management, Entrepreneurship, Transportation Management Criminal Justice Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Forensic Investigation Forensic Psychology Global Studies

Graphic Art & Design Liberal Arts/General Studies Music Education Paralegal Pre-Education Religious Studies

S.T.E.M.

HEALTH SCIENCE

Computer Science Programming, Cyber Networking, App Development, Cybersecurity Engineering Technology Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Building Construction, Unmanned Aerial Systems Geospatial Technology (GIS) Mathematics Poultry Science​(2+2) Pre-Engineering Sciences

Child Development Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic Medical Sonography General and Cardiovascular Emergency Medical Services Health Information Technology Medical Assistant Medical Coding Medical Laboratory Technician Nursing Registered Nursing, BSN Joint Enrollment Program, Licensed Practical Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Technology Physical Therapist Assistant Polysomnography (Sleep Lab) Respiratory Therapy Sports Medicine Therapeutic Massage

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Dance Instrumental & Vocal Studio Art Theatre

Visit www.wallacestate.edu/pathways to learn more. Then choose a program of study and download your Pathway Map for your plan for completion.

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY Diesel Technology HVAC & Refrigeration Machine Tool Technology Tool & Die, CNC, Injection Molding Mechatronics, Electronics & Robotics Salon & Spa Management Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician Welding

Other opportunities include:

Dual Enrollment/Honors Program Fast Track Academy Fine and Performing Arts Academy Fast Track for Industry

ADULT EDUCATION - FREE! Adult Education Classes for the GED College & Career Readiness ESL/ELL

WORKFORCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS Continuing & Community Education Training for Business and Industry CDL, MSSC Certified Logistics Technician, MSSC Certified Production Technician, Forklift Training, Industrial Maintenance Technician Training, Phlebotomy, and more Corporate Education & Training Ready to Work

Wallace State Community College offers four Pathways for students to choose from as they begin their college career.

The Pathways include four meta-majors: Liberal Ar ts/General Studies, Applied Technology, Health Science and S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Students can choose one of these Pathways that fall in line with their general interest and declare a major later as they learn more about potential careers and oppor tunities.

Applied Technologies

Health Science

Liberal Arts/ General Studies

S.T.E.M.

Classes are offered on our main campus in Hanceville, at our new location in Oneonta, and online!

Visit www.wallacestate.edu/pathways to learn more.

myCareer

Need a little guidance in choosing a major? Visit the myCareer link to browse careers and programs, match up careers based on your personal interests, build resumes and more: wallacestate.emsicc.com.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PATHWAYS

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Agricultural Production Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Small Farmer Training Automotive Service Technology Aviation/Flight Technology Building Construction Collision Repair Culinary Arts

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SPORTS & STUDENT LIFE Along with providing a top-rated education in a safe and friendly atmosphere, Wallace State strives to offer its students numerous social, civic, athletic, cultural and entertainment opportunities for a well-rounded college experience, including: WSCC ATHLETICS

» » Baseball » » Softball » » Men’s Basketball » » Women’s Basketball

» » Women’s Volleyball » » Men’s Golf » » Women’s Golf » » Men’s Tennis

#GoLions

» » Lex Adjustor Majus (Paralegal) » » Lex Corpus (Law Enforcement) » » Math and Physics Club » » Medical Assistant Student Group » » Miss WSCC Pageant » » Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) » » Pep Band Auxiliaries » » Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) » » Relay For Life » » Rotaract » » Secular Union » » Student Physical Therapy » » Scholars’ Bowl » » Sigma Kappa Delta (English Honor Society) » » Skills USA/VICA » » Sonography Club » » Student Dental Hygiene Club » » Student Government Association » » Student Physical Therapy Organization » » The Mane Issue Student News » » WSCC Democrats » » WSCC Veterans Organization

@WallaceState

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» » All-USA/All-Alabama Academic Team » » Allegro Dance Theatre » » Ambassadors » » Association of Nursing Students » » BASS Club » » Campus Ministries » » Child Development Club » » Choir, Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble » » Circle K Club » » Computer Science Club » » Cosmetology Club » » Creative Writing Club » » Culinary Pride Club » » Drama Club » » E-Sports Team » » Homecoming Queen and Court » » International Club » » Intramural Athletics » » Kappa Beta Delta (Business) » » Jazz and Concert Bands » » Lambda Beta (Respiratory Therapy) » » Lambda Nu (Radiology)

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

» » Women’s Tennis » » Men’s Cross Country » » Women’s Cross Country » » Co-ed Cheerleading

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Dedication

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Experience

STUDENT RESOURCES Wallace State is committed to preparing students to be ready for college, ready for work and ready for life. Students have access to: The Wallace State Library – free access to books and reference materials as well as a genealogy research collection

Career Services – assists students in resume writing, interview skills, career interest, apprenticeships, and employment.

The Wellness Center - a stateof-the art fitness facility

Wallace Work Wardrobe – offers free professional attire for students seeking employment

Success Coaching – free coaching to help students succeed in college

Automotive Services – repairs from Auto Service and Collision Repair programs

Lions’ Kitchen – a free food pantry open to all Wallace State students

Dental Care – cleanings, X-rays, teeth whitening through Dental Hygiene program

24/7 Campus Police – WSCC is rated one of safest campuses in America

Hair cuts and more – cosmetology, esthetics, and nail services by Salon and Spa Management program

Tutoring Lab – FREE academic tutoring for Wallace State students with a large open computer lab On-campus housing - men’s and women’s residence halls equipped with desks, double beds, walk-in closets, and private bathrooms Dining on campus – a meal plan, dining at the WSCC Café, and in the Culinary Arts department

The Evelyn Burrow Museum – a Fine and Decorative Art Museum on campus offering free admission Films, lectures, performing arts events, and a wide variety of college and community events on campus And much more!

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Veterans’ Corner – for student veterans who need a place to study, connect, or unwind

Horticulture – plant sales through the Agriculture/Horticulture/Small Farmer Training programs

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Lion Central – one-stop center for enrollment services, including admissions, registration, financial aid, and advising

CONNECT WITH US The Student Recruiting office at Wallace State looks forward to providing potential students with information about the college, its programs, tours of the campus and more. Here’s how you can connect with Student Recruiting:

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RECRUITING 256.352.8085 recruiting@wallacestate.edu REQUEST INFORMATION www.wallacestate.edu/information-request

Wallace State on Social Media

@wallacestate

@wallacestate

Wallace State Community College

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CAMPUS TOURS Wallace State Recruiting offers regular tours of campus. For large school groups, please call or email to schedule a tour.

Schedule tours online via the Wallace State website or download a campus map: www.wallacestate.edu/recruiting/campustour

Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

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Wallace State Community College App available on Apple & Android devices Download the free Wallace State Community College app from your App Store and have Blackboard, myWallaceState, the college directory, Bookstore, notifications and more — all at your fingertips.

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WSCC FAST FACTS Wallace State Community College is one of the top two-year colleges in the nation, offering dozens of degree and certificate options with a variety of classes to fit your schedule.

SUCCESS RATES Success Rate

90%

Retention Rate

63%/50%

Job Placement

99%/92%

Licensure Rates

91%

(Graduation, plus transfer, plus persisting in program)

(Full-Time/Part-Time)

(Employed/Employed in field)

Academic

2,322

Health Science

2,086

Applied Technology

649

TOP 5 ALABAMA FEEDER SCHOOLS Cullman (Cullman City) Hayden (Blount County) West Point (Cullman County) Fairview (Cullman County) Holly Pond (Cullman County)

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES AWARDED ASSOCIATE DEGREES CERTIFICATES 925 875

1800

GENDER

Associate Degrees include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees; Certificates include Certificates and Short-Term Certificates.

AGE

AVERAGE AGE: 23.4

MALE 35% FEMALE 65% Statistics based on 2018 data

62% 32% 6% <22

22-39

40+

PART TIME 2,482 49%

FULL TIME 2,575 51%

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ENROLLMENT

BY PROGRAM

Graduation Rate

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TUITION

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FINANCIAL AID

CREDIT HOURS

TUITION $131/HR

BOND SURETY $1/HR

BUILDING FEE $10/HR

FACILITY RENEWAL $9/HR

TECHNOLOGY FEE $9/HR

TOTAL TUITION & FEES

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$131.00

$1.00

$10.00

$9.00

$9.00

$160.00

2

$262.00

$2.00

$20.00

$18.00

$18.00

$320.00

3

$393.00

$3.00

$30.00

$27.00

$27.00

$480.00

4

$524.00

$4.00

$40.00

$36.00

$36.00

$640.00

5

$655.00

$5.00

$50.00

$45.00

$45.00

$800.00

6

$786.00

$6.00

$60.00

$54.00

$54.00

$960.00

7

$917.00

$7.00

$70.00

$63.00

$63.00

$1,120.00

8

$1,048.00

$8.00

$80.00

$72.00

$72.00

$1,280.00

9

$1,179.00

$9.00

$90.00

$81.00

$81.00

$1,440.00

10

$1,310.00

$10.00

$100.00

$90.00

$90.00

$1,600.00

11

$1,441.00

$11.00

$110.00

$99.00

$99.00

$1,760.00

12

$1,572.00

$12.00

$120.00

$108.00

$108.00

$1,920.00

13

$1,703.00

$13.00

$130.00

$117.00

$117.00

$2,080.00

14

$1,834.00

$14.00

$140.00

$126.00

$126.00

$2,240.00

15

$1,965.00

$15.00

$150.00

$135.00

$135.00

$2,400.00

16

$2,096.00

$16.00

$160.00

$144.00

$144.00

$2,560.00

17

$2,227.00

$17.00

$170.00

$153.00

$153.00

$2,720.00

18

$2,358.00

$18.00

$180.00

$162.00

$162.00

$2,880.00

19

$2,489.00

$19.00

$190.00

$171.00

$171.00

$3,040.00

20

$2,620.00

$20.00

$200.00

$180.00

$180.00

$3,200.00

21

$2,751.00

$21.00

$210.00

$189.00

$189.00

$3,360.00

22

$2,882.00

$22.00

$220.00

$198.00

$198.00

$3,520.00

23

$3,013.00

$23.00

$230.00

$207.00

$207.00

$3,680.00

24

$3,144.00

$24.00

$240.00

$216.00

$216.00

$3,840.00

Tuition chart is for planning purposes. Rates are subject to change. These rates reflect in-state tuition rate. Out-of-state tuition is double the rate for tuition; the fees are the same. Tuition Payment Plans available. Qualified students can now receive Pell Grants year-round. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for the most current tuition information.

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More than 80 percent of Wallace State students receive some form of financial aid, on average, in the form of year-round Pell grants, the Federal student loan program, scholarships, and work study opportunities.

Details are available online at wallacestate.edu/Financial-Aid. The following scholarships are offered through Wallace State: • Presidential Scholarships

• Athletic Scholarships

• Academic Excellence Scholarships

• Senior Adult Scholarships

• Career Technical Scholarships

• Alumni Association Scholarships

• Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships

• Future Foundation Scholarships

• Leadership Scholarships

• Summer Honors Scholarships for high school students

• Performing Arts Scholarships

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Admissions Application An Application for Admission must be completed, signed and submitted to the Admissions Office.

Forms are available online via myWallaceState at www.wallacestate.edu. Send a copy of your ACT scores and a copy of your photo ID to newstudent@ wallacestate.edu, and electronically sign the In State/ Out of State Residence Form (under admissions forms on website).

Official Transcripts Request a copy of your official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you have attended be sent to Wallace State Community College Admissions Office. Your transcript must include your official graduation date. If you have passed the GED examination, a copy of your certificate must be submitted to the Admissions Office.

Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid The first step to apply for Financial Aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with additional paperwork required by the Wallace State Financial Aid Office, and a WSCC Scholarship Application. The FAFSA must be completed online at www.fafsa.gov. You are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid by May 1 if you plan to attend WSCC in the Fall Semester, or by October 1 if you plan to attend WSCC the following Spring Semester. The application deadline for annual WSCC scholarships is February 15.

Take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test The purpose of the ACCUPLACER assessment is to determine placement in math and English courses. If you received a score of 17 or higher on ACT English and math, you are exempt from this test. You may also be exempt based on courses taken and grades

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earned in high school. Walk-in tests are given Monday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For availability of extended testing hours, contact the testing center at 256.352.8248. ❒❒

Attend Lions’ Pride Lions’ Pride Orientation sessions are conducted on specified dates prior to the start of the semester.

At the conclusion of Lions’ Pride, you will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor and discuss your educational plan. As part of this process, you will be authorized to register in the Office of Admissions or online.

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Advisement All students must complete the advisement process with their assigned advisor prior to registration for classes. You will need to bring your ACT scores or ACCUPLACER placement scores with you.

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Freshman Seminar All entering freshmen are required to enroll in ORI110, Freshman Seminar, designed to assist students in the transition to college.

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Register for Classes After you have determined your class schedule with an advisor, you are ready to complete your registration. Tuition and fees are paid online or in the Cashier’s Office.

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Purchase Books About a month before classes begin, your textbooks should be available for purchase in the WSCC Bookstore. Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and Financial Aid are accepted.

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First Week of Class! Be sure to attend!

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Lifelong Friends

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MAIN CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS

ONEONTA CENTER OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Wed: 7:30am - 6:00pm Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Mon - Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm Phone: 205.625.4020

Lion Central: 256.352.8236 Email: wscconeonta@wallacestate.edu Email: lioncentral@wallacestate.edu Address: 101 First Ave. W, Oneonta, AL 35121 Address: 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville, AL 35077 P A G E

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Visit myWallaceState at wallacestate.edu/mywallacestate for student records, catalog, class schedules, and more.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. The College will not retaliate against any person because they have engaged in a protected activity opposing the College or because they have made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing alleging discrimination on a basis specified above.

ACCREDITATION

Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace State Community College.

Many programs have additional accreditations as appropriate for their particular disciplines. Please visit www.wallacestate.edu/accreditation to learn more.

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Visit wallacestate.edu/Register-Now for step-by-step instructions on registering for classes.

CONNECT WITH WALL ACE STATE RECRUITMENT

256.352.8085, recruiting@wallacestate.edu Online at: Schedule a campus tour: www.wallacestate.edu/recruiting/campustour LIVE CHAT

Connect with Wallace State personnel through WSCC’s LiveChat option on the Wallace State website, wallacestate.edu.

ASK WSCC FAQ

Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions at Ask WSCC at wallacestate.intelliresponse.com SOCIAL MEDIA

Connect with Wallace State through numerous social media options including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, LinkedIn and YouTube

www.wallacestate.edu Main Campus: P.O. Box 2000 • 801 Main Street NW • Hanceville, Alabama 35077-2000 • (256) 352-8000 • (866) 350.WSCC Oneonta Center: P.O. Box 200 • 101 1st Avenue North • Oneonta, Alabama 35121 • (205) 625-4020