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WELCOMEWallace 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 the-art 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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Dr. Vicki KarolewicsPresident

“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.”

MISSION STATEMENTWallace 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 communi-ties; and accountability and integrity.

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O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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

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.

• 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.

• 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!

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P r o g r a m s o f S T U D Y

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

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

Management, Entrepreneurship, Transportation ManagementCriminal Justice Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Forensic InvestigationForensic PsychologyGlobal Studies

Graphic Art & DesignLiberal Arts/General StudiesMusic EducationParalegalPre-EducationReligious Studies

DanceInstrumental & Vocal Studio ArtTheatre

HEALTH SCIENCEChild DevelopmentDental AssistingDental HygieneDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Medical Sonography General and CardiovascularEmergency Medical ServicesHealth Information TechnologyMedical AssistantMedical CodingMedical Laboratory TechnicianNursing Registered Nursing, BSN Joint Enrollment Program, Licensed Practical NursingOccupational Therapy AssistantPharmacy TechnologyPhysical Therapist AssistantPolysomnography (Sleep Lab) Respiratory TherapySports MedicineTherapeutic Massage

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

S.T.E.M.Computer Science Programming, Cyber Networking, App Development, CybersecurityEngineering Technology Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Building Construction, Unmanned Aerial SystemsGeospatial Technology (GIS)MathematicsPoultry Science (2+2)Pre-EngineeringSciences

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

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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.

PATHWAYS Wallace State Communit y College offers four Pathways for students to choose from as they begin their college career. The Pathways include four me-ta-majors: Liberal Ar ts/General Studies, Applied Technology, Health Science and S.T.E.M. (Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering and Math). Students can choose one of these Pathways that fall in l ine with their general inter-est and declare a major later as they learn more about potential careers and oppor tunities.

Applied Technologies

HealthScience

Liberal Arts/General Studies

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myCareer

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Agricultural Production Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Small Farmer TrainingAutomotive Service TechnologyAviation/Flight TechnologyBuilding ConstructionCollision RepairCulinary Arts

Diesel TechnologyHVAC & RefrigerationMachine Tool Technology Tool & Die, CNC, Injection MoldingMechatronics, Electronics & RoboticsSalon & Spa Management Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail TechnicianWelding

Other opportunities include: HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WORKFORCE TRAINING SOLUTIONSContinuing & Community EducationTraining for Business and Industry CDL, MSSC Certified Logistics Technician, MSSC Certified Production Technician, Forklift Training, Industrial Maintenance Technician Training, Phlebotomy, and moreCorporate Education & TrainingReady to Work

ADULT EDUCATION - FREE!Dual Enrollment/Honors ProgramFast Track AcademyFine and Performing Arts AcademyFast Track for Industry

Adult Education Classes for the GEDCollege & Career Readiness ESL/ELL

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.

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S P O R T S & S T U D E N T L I F EAlong 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:

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

#GoLions @WallaceState #myWSCCstory

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

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

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

» 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)

» 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

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Lion Central – one-stop center for en-rollment services, including admissions, registration, financial aid, and advising Career Services – assists students in resume writing, interview skills, career in-terest, apprenticeships, and employment.

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

Veterans’ Corner – for student veterans who need a place to study, connect, or unwind Success Coaching – free coaching to help students succeed in college Lions’ Kitchen – a free food pantry open to all Wallace State students 24/7 Campus Police – WSCC is rated one of safest campuses in America Tutoring Lab – FREE academic tutoring for Wallace State students with a large open computer lab On-campus housing - men’s and wom-en’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 Wallace State Library – free access to books and reference materials as well as a genealogy research collection The Wellness Center - a state-of-the art fitness facility Horticulture – plant sales through the Agri-culture/Horticul-ture/Small Farmer Training programs Automotive Services – repairs from Auto Service and Collision Repair programs Dental Care – cleanings, X-rays, teeth whit-ening through Dental Hygiene program Hair cuts and more – cosmetology, esthetics, and nail services by Salon and Spa Management program 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!

S T U D E N T R E S O U R C E S

Wallace State is committed to preparing students to be ready for college, ready for work and ready for life. Students have access to:

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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:

RECRUITING256.352.8085 recruiting@wallacestate.edu

REQUEST INFORMATIONwww.wallacestate.edu/information-request

CAMPUS TOURSWallace State Recruiting offers regular tours of cam-pus. 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

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Download the free Wallace State Community College app from your App Store and have Blackboard, myWallaceState, the col-lege directory, Bookstore, notifications and more — all at your fingertips.

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W S C C F A S T F A C T S

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.

ENROLLMENTBY PROGRAM (FALL 2018)

Academic

2,322

Applied Technology

649

Health Science

2,086

MALE 35%

GENDER

FEMALE 65%

SUCCESS RATESGraduation Rate 44%Success Rate 90% (Graduation, plus transfer, plus persisting in program)

Retention Rate 63%/50% (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Job Placement 99%/92%(Employed/Employed in field)

Licensure Rates 91%

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

AGEAVERAGE AGE: 23.4

<22 22-39 40+62% 32% 6%

ASSOCIATE DEGREES925Associate Degrees include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees; Certificates include Certificates and Short-Term Certificates.

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES AWARDEDCERTIFICATES875

PART TIME2,482 49%

FULL TIME2,575 51%

Statistics based on 2018 data

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CREDIT HOURS

TUITION$131/HR

BONDSURETY$1/HR

BUILDING FEE

$10/HR

FACILITYRENEWAL

$9/HR

TECHNOLOGYFEE

$9/HR

TOTAL TUITION & FEES

1 $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

T U I T I O N a n d F I N A N C I A L A I D

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

• Academic Excellence Scholarships

• Career Technical Scholarships

• Allied Health and Nursing Scholarships

• Leadership Scholarships

• Performing Arts Scholarships

• Athletic Scholarships

• Senior Adult Scholarships

• Alumni Association Scholarships

• Future Foundation Scholarships

• Summer Honors Scholarships for high school students

SUPPORT

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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 grad-uation 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 complet-ed 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

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.

❒ 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.

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

❒ 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.

❒ 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.

❒ First Week of Class! Be sure to attend!

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MAIN CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS Mon - Wed: 7:30am - 6:00pm Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Lion Central: 256.352.8236

Email: lioncentral@wallacestate.edu

Address: 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville, AL 35077

ONEONTA CENTER OFFICE HOURS Mon - Thurs: 7:30am - 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am - 2:00pm

Phone: 205.625.4020

Email: wscconeonta@wallacestate.edu

Address: 101 First Ave. W, Oneonta, AL 35121

ONLINE REGISTRATION

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

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

www.wallacestate.edu

CONNECT WITH WALLACE 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.

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