NEW STUDENTS
Get ready to register!
- Taking classes to transfer to another college or university? Here is information for you.
- Choose a Program of Study – Get a leg up on your classes this fall.
- TRANSFER STUDENTS – See the class list on this page for links to course descriptions to share with your college or university.
- Check out the Course Listings for Summer and plan your schedule.
- See special instructions for paying your tuition and fees and getting your books.
- The Summer Semester Guide has complete information about registration.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Take these steps to get ready for registration that is now underway:
- Log in to Pioneer Pass and see what courses you need to complete your degree (under Academic Planning > Program Evaluation).
- Visit the Course Listings for Summer page to see the course offerings and plan what you want to take.
- See special instructions for paying your tuition and fees and getting your books.
- The Summer Semester Guide has complete information about registration.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Interested in taking a few classes over the summer to transfer back to your 4-year institution? Let us help! Follow our step by step guide on how to apply and register as a visiting student.
- Step 1:Apply to WPCC
- Establish your residency status for tuition purposes through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service.
- Apply online. Choose Undecided/Visiting Student as your major for Summer 2021
- Receive Your Acceptance Letter
- Upon acceptance, access your WPCC student accounts using the steps provided in this video:
- Step 2: Get Your Transcripts
- An official transcript is required if your selected course has a prerequisite.
- Visit our catalog to verify prerequisites.
- For additional assistance, please contact Annette Joy (ajoy@wpcc.edu) or Tou Vang (tvang5@wpcc.edu).
- Step 3: Register
- Your WPCC Student Account is called Pioneer Pass and everything begins here (Login, Password Set Up)
- For registration help, please contact:
- Jennifer Propst (828) 448-6051
- Annette Joy (828) 448-3155
- Tou Vang (828) 448-3161
- Emily Willis (828) 448-3174
- For registration help, please contact:
- Your WPCC Student Account is called Pioneer Pass and everything begins here (Login, Password Set Up)
- Step 4: Pay for Your Classes and Get Your Books
- Pay online through Pioneer Pass
- Use the online payment plan through Nelnet Payment
- Pay in person at the Business Office on campus
- Get more information on tuition and fees.
- Buy your books at the WPCC Bookstore
Join Us This Summer at WPCC!
Western Piedmont Community is a great place to study and learn this summer! Choose from a great schedule of classes including courses that will transfer to colleges and universities, prepare you for employment, or complete requirements for WPCC programs.
If you’re new to WPCC, please see below for the four-step enrollment process, which you should work to complete before you can register for classes. Get in touch with us using our contact section at the bottom of the page to talk with our admissions staff. We’re ready to help you!
Important Dates
To Know
- Open Registration is
March 29 – May 11 - Tuition & Fees must be paid by May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
- Deadline for 100% Refund:
May 21
Take Classes This Summer. Get Year Round Pell.
If you are a current WPCC student who received a Pell Grant during the current school year (2020-2021), you may be eligible to to receive a full Pell award for the summer. This allows you to continue taking classes and finish your degree faster.
You should consult with your advisor and plan a course schedule that is manageable during the shorter session and contact the WPCC Financial Aid Office for more details.
We also offer information about this program on our Year Round Pell page.
Attending WPCC This Summer
Call (828) 448-3500 for help enrolling.
You can also check our Summer Semester Guide which provides important information about registration, paying for classes and more!
There are four easy steps to enroll for classes this summer at WPCC.
1. Enroll
- Complete an Application for Admission
- Establish your residency status: North Carolina Residency Determination Service. Use your valid Residency Certification Number (RCN) to apply.
- Apply online. For assistance e-mail applications@wpcc.edu.
- Choose program of study.
- Non-degree seeking students, please select Undecided/Visiting Student (T90990).
- Receive Your Acceptance E-mail
You will receive an e-mail once your application has been processed. It will include your student ID number and WPCC student access ID. - Pay full tuition and fees through Pioneer Pass
2. Placement Tests & Transcripts
- Take the Placement Test
- At this time, we are not administering the Placement Test. Learn more about our placement testing and exemptions.
- Contact the Director of Career & Testing Services with questions regarding placement and testing: Annette Joy (e-mail: ajoy@wpcc.edu)
- Request Your Official High School, GED/AHS Center, and/or College Transcripts
- Send transcripts to:
Mail: Admissions Office, 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Email: 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.
- 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, have it e-mailed to officialtranscripts@wpcc.edu.
3. Pay for College
- Contact Financial Aid at (828) 448-6046 or visit the Financial Aid web page for information regarding assistance.
- A convenient monthly Tuition Payment Plan is also available.
- Pay full tuition and fees through Pioneer Pass.
4. Register
- Contact Your Advisor, Your advisor’s contact information can be found in your Academic Profile in Pioneer Pass.
- Register for Your Classes using Pioneer Pass.
- Find important registration dates on the Academic Calendar. Use the Semester Guide and Class Schedule links as resources for planning each upcoming semester
Summer 2021 Courses
Here is a sample of the courses being offered. Click or tap on a course name for a description of the class. For a complete list, including days/times of class meetings and availability, visit our Summer Schedule page.
Transfer-Oriented Courses
NOTE: If you would like to transfer credit from these courses, contact the college or university to which you would want to transfer credit to confirm they will accept it before you register.
- ACA 122 – College Transfer Success
- ACC 120 – Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACC 121 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
- ART 111 – Art Appreciation
- BIO 111 – General Biology I
- BIO 140 – Environmental Biology
- BIO 169 – Anatomy & Physiology II
- CHM 151 – General Chemistry I
- CHM 152 – General Chemistry II
- CIS 110 – Introduction to Computers
- CJC 111 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
- COM 110 – Introduction to Communication
- COM 231 – Public Speaking
- DRA 111 – Theatre Appreciation
- DRA 126 – Storytelling
- ECO 251 – Principles of Microeconomics
- ECO 252 – Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENG 111 – Writing and Inquiry
- ENG 112 – Writing/Research in the Disc
- ENG 114 – Professional Research & Reporting
- ENG 232 – American Literature II
- ENG 242 – British Literature II
- GEL 111 – Geology
- GEO 111 – World Regional Geography
- HIS 111 – World Civilizations I
- HUM 120 – Cultural Studies
- MAT 143 – Quantitative Literacy
- MAT 152 – Statistical Methods I
- MAT 171 – Precalculus Algebra
- MAT 172 – Precalculus Trigonometry
- PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics
- PHY 252 – General Physics II
- PSY 150 – General Psychology
- PSY 241 – Developmental Psychology
- PSY 281 – Abnormal Psychology
- REL 110 – World Religions
- REL 212 – Introduction to New Testament
- SOC 210 – Introduction to Sociology
- SPA 111 – Elementary Spanish I
- SPA 112 – Elementary Spanish II
- SPA 181 – Spanish Lab 1
- SPA 182 – Spanish Lab 2
A.A.S. Courses
These courses meet requirements for Associate in Applied Science programs at WPCC. For a complete listing of what we offer, visit our Programs of Study page.
- AGR 263 – Vegetable Production
- BUS 125 – Personal Finance
- BUS 137 – Principles of Management
- CJC 112 – Criminology
- CJC 231 – Constitutional Law
- COS 115 – Cosmetology Concepts III
- COS 116 – Salon III
- CTS 130 – Spreadsheet
- DEA 214 – 3D Design & Animation II
- HOR 118 – Equipment Operations and Maintenance
- OST 136 – Word Processing
…and more!
Contact Us
Have a question, comment, or need more information?
Get in touch with us by calling 828.448.3500 or submitting a request below.