Apply Today!Admissions

2500 College DriveRock Springs, WY 82901admissions@wwcc.wy.edu

www.wwcc.wy.edu(307) 382-1648 or (800) 226-1181

Western Wyoming Community College is an Equal Opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability status, disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam, Gulf, or any other era in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and other related laws may be referred to the V.P. for Administrative Services, WWCC Administrative Offices, P.O. Box 428, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902-0428, (307) 382-1609; or Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Suite 310, 1244 Spear Avenue Blvd., Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695, FAX (303) 844-4303 or TDD (303) 844-3417 or the Wyoming Labor Standards Department, 1510 East Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 (307) 777-7261.

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Rock Springs and Surrounding Communities ......................................................2Real Value ...................................................................................................................................................................4Real Living .................................................................................................................................................................6Real Adventure ..................................................................................................................................................8Real People...............................................................................................................................................................10Real Education ....................................................................................................................................................12Real Athletics .......................................................................................................................................................14Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................................16

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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, golf, hiking, fishing, hunting, water recreation on Flaming Gorge and the Green River, and off-road adventures in nearby 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 water fowl in the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.

For more Rock Springs community information, you can visit http://www.rswy.net.

& Surrounding Communities

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Community ProfileCounty SweetwaterPopulation/County 50,000Population/City 27,000Avg # of Days of Sunshine 300

Avg High/Low Temp for July 860/510

Avg High/Low Temp for January 310/100

Name: Jessica Voelker

WWCC Sophomore

Major : Pre-Dentistry

Hometown: Philippines

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Average Financial Aid Award (In-state) $7,991

Average Financial Aid Award (Out-of-State) $6,191

Apply for Federal Financial Assistance at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Fall 2010-Spring 2011/Summer 2011 Tuition Full-Time Students Credit Students Per Credit HourResidents of Wyoming* $997 $84 ALL OTHERS $2,629 $220 WUE (WesternUndergraduate Exchange) $1,405 $118 * Check the College catalog for residency classification information.

View all of Western’s Scholarships at: www.wwcc.wy.edu/fin_aid/scholarships.htm

Contact the Financial Aid Office staff at: finaid@wwcc.wy.edu with your questions!

Financial Aid Information

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Name: Molly Plemel

Rock Springs High

School Class of 2010

Major: Pharmacy

Hometown: Rock Springs, WY

Resident Non-Resident

Casper College $10,182 $13,556

Central Wyoming College $9,146 $12,410

Eastern Wyoming College $9,684 $13,178

Laramie County Community College $12,354 $15,618

Northwest College $9,748 $1,3,012

Northern Wyo. Comm. College District $10,527 $13,791

Western Wyoming Community College $9,524 $13,788

University of Wyoming* $16,020 $23,940

Estimated Cost of Attending College

*For financial aid purposes, the number of credit hours that are used to calculate the cost for tuition and fees can vary from institution to institution. Typically, the cost is based on enrollment in between 12 and 16 credit hours. UW’s cost is based on 15 credit hours per semester.** Room and board calculated using double occupancy room.Source: Wyoming Community College Commission and University of Wyoming Financial Aid Offices-April 2007

Sweetwater County

Scholarship$2,000 per year if you graduate.

Sweetwater County

Scholarship$2,000 per year if you graduate.

Sweetwater County

Scholarship$2,000 per year if you graduate.

Sweetwater County

Scholarship$2,000 per year if you graduate.

Name: Randi McClure

Green River High School Class of 2010

Major: Social Science

Hometown: Green River, WY

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∙ Associated Student Government (ASG)∙ Residence Hall Association (RHA)∙ Intramural Athletics∙ Mustang Express (student newspaper)∙ The Omega Radio Club ∙ Phi Theta Kappa

2010-2011 Meal Plans

Type of Plan FALL SPRING FULL YEAR 5 Meal Plan $395 $410 $80510 Meal Plan $886 $912 $179818 Meal Plan $1003 $1032 $203510 Meal Plus $100 Flex $978 $1007 $198512 Meal Plus $55 Flex $978 $1007 $198510 Meal Plus $150 Flex $1029 $1059 $2088

On-campus living at Western is designed to provide you 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, you 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. Non-apartment 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, and all rooms are provided with T-3 internet connections or wireless internet capabilities.

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∙ Associated Student Government (ASG)∙ Residence Hall Association (RHA)∙ Intramural Athletics∙ Mustang Express (student newspaper)∙ The Omega Radio Club ∙ Phi Theta Kappa

Get involved on campus or just relax and have fun. Western has numerous student groups. Some of which include:

Associated Student Government (ASG)

Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Intramural Athletics

Mustang Express (student newspaper)

Omega Radio Club

Phi Theta Kappa(honor society)

Mitchell’s & T-Rex GrillQuality and availability are two key aspects of campus dining services. On-campus residents are a short walk from 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. You can also grab a quick sandwich or soda at our T-Rex Grill.

Name: Anbes Tekie

WWCC Sophomore

Major: Pre-Medicine

Hometown: Ethiopia

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Visual & Performing ArtsArtCeramicsDanceMusicMusical TheatreTechnical TheatreTheatreVisual Arts: 2D

Business &ComputingAccountingAdministrative AssistantBusiness AdministrationClerk-TypistComputer ScienceDigital Design TechnologiesEconomicsMarketingMedical Office Assistant Office Information SystemsWebsite Development

EducationElementary & Early ChildhoodSecondary

Health SciencesExercise ScienceFitness LeadershipNursingPre-Dental HygienePre-DentistryPre-Medicine Pre-PharmacyPre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology

Do you want to be a marine biologist, a pharmacist or a teacher? Start at WWCC, and transfer to complete your program.

Are you interested in job skills for work? WWCC offers certificates and 2-year degrees in many occupational programs for business and industry.

Not sure what you want to do? WWCC can help get you started with general education classes and help from a Career Counselor.

Your entire college search is an exciting

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Your entire college search is an exciting adventure - and it starts with your campus visit.

Humanities & CommunicationCommunicationCreative WritingEnglishJournalismSpanishWestern American Studies

Math & ScienceBiologyChemistryEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceGeologyMathematicsPre-Forestry Pre-Rangeland Ecology Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Wildlife Biology

Social SciencesAnthropologyArchaeologyCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementHistoryHuman ServicesInternational StudiesLaw EnforcementPolitical SciencePre-LawPsychologySocial ScienceSocial WorkSociology

Technology & IndustryAutomotive TechnologyNatural Gas Compression Tech.Diesel Tech./ Heavy Equip. Maint.Electrical and Instrumentation Tech.Industrial MaintenanceIndustrial SafetyMining MaintenanceOil & Gas Production Tech.Power Plant Maint. Mechanics Welding Technology

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Name: Kylie Ashton

WWCC Graduating

Class 2010

Major: Anthropology

Hometown: Lewiston, UT

The Rock Springs area offers recreation centers, golf courses, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities including camping,

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fishing, mountain-biking, backpacking, trap, rifle and pistol ranges, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowboarding.

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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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Name: Morgan Freestone

(Wyoming Association of Community

College Trustees Student of the Year 2010)

WWCC Graduating Class 2010

(WWCC Outstanding Graduate)

Major : Environmental/Medical Science

Hometown: Orem, UT

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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 BasketballWomen’s BasketballMen’s WrestlingWomen’s VolleyballMen’s SoccerWomen’s SoccerCo-Ed CheerleadingDance Team

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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

Name: Rodrigo de Souza

WWCC Sophomore

Major: Marketing

Hometown: Brazil

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Rock Springs

Farson

Green RiverLyman

Mountain ViewEvanston

Cokeville

Kemmerer/Diamondville

Afton

Pinedale

Big Piney

Hanna

Medicine Bow

Rawlins

Elk Mountain

Saratoga

Encampment

BaggsWamsutter

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.

Campus Visits

We want to show you our award-winning campus. Please call admissions or go to wwcc.wy.edu, click on Future Students, then click Admissions and then visiting WWCC to arrange a campus and housing tour. Tours are at 10 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

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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Apply Today!Admissions

2500 College DriveRock Springs, WY 82901admissions@wwcc.wy.edu

www.wwcc.wy.edu(307) 382-1648 or (800) 226-1181

Western Wyoming Community College is an Equal Opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability status, disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam, Gulf, or any other era in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA, and other related laws may be referred to the V.P. for Administrative Services, WWCC Administrative Offices, P.O. Box 428, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902-0428, (307) 382-1609; or Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Suite 310, 1244 Spear Avenue Blvd., Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695, FAX (303) 844-4303 or TDD (303) 844-3417 or the Wyoming Labor Standards Department, 1510 East Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 (307) 777-7261.