NEW STUDENTS – APPLY

There are four easy steps to help you as a new student Find YOUR Way to an exciting future at WPCC! If you need help completing any of the steps please contact us in the Advising Center in Hildebrand Hall on our main campus at (828) 448-6046 or submit your request at the bottom of the page..

1. Apply

• The WPCC Application Process
  
  • Establish your residency status for tuition purposes through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service.
  • Apply online
• Receive Your Acceptance Letter
  • Upon acceptance, access your WPCC student accounts using the steps provided in this video:

2. Transcripts & Placement Tests

• Request Your Official High School, GED/AHS Center and/or College(s) Transcripts
  
  • Have all official high school and college transcripts mailed to the WPCC Admissions Office, 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655.
  • Official electronic transcripts should be sent to officialtranscripts@wpcc.edu..
  • If you received your Adult HIgh School Diploma from WPCC, please download, fill out, and submit a Transcript Request Form (PDF file – open with the free Adobe Reader software) and have the transcript sent to the Admissions Office.
  • If you received a GED, request your official high school equivalency transcript by going to the GED Testing Service website and selecting the state where you tested. If you have the option to submit the transcript electronically, email it to officialtranscripts@wpcc.edu.
• Placement Tests
  • WPCC uses multiple methods for placement.
  • Learn more about placement testing and exemptions.
  • Have questions or need more information? Contact the Director of Career & Testing Services at (828) 448-3155.

3. Pay for College

• Contact our Financial Aid Department at (828) 448-6046 or visit their website to find out what types of financial assistance may be available.
• If you do not qualify for Financial Aid, we offer a convenient monthly Tuition Payment Plan.
•  You can also get more information about tuition and fees.

4. Register

• Contact Your Advisor
  • Discuss classes and make a plan for graduation. Your advisor’s contact information can be found in your academic profile located in Pioneer Pass.
• Register for Classes
  • Check the Academic Calendar. Use the Semester Guide and Class Schedule to plan for the upcoming semester.
  • Get assistance registering for classes using Pioneer Pass here:

ALL STUDENTS:
REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Registering for B-Term classes is different than our traditional method.

• All students will register through Student Services.
• New students must complete the application process before they can register.
• Current WPCC students do not have to see an advisor before registering.

To register, complete the form below and someone from Student Services will be in touch to complete the process. You can also call 828.448.6046 during regular business hours for assistance.

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS MARCH 8, 2021

HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have questions or need more information about B-Term at WPCC, please submit them below and we will be in touch!