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 2022
- 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
- Megan Abee (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
April 4 – May 19 - Tuition & Fees must be paid by May 19 at 5:00 p.m.
- Deadline for 100% Refund:
May 20
Available Summer and Fall 2022, Pioneer Promise offers no-cost tuition and fees to new and continuing students at WPCC. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply on our Pioneer Promise page.
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 (2021-2022), 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
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.