City Guide
2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Fall 2008
Sept. 2 Semester begins
Dec. 19 Semester ends
Winter 2009
Jan. 12 Semester begins
May 4 Semester ends
Spring-Summer 2009
May 8 Semester begins
Aug. 7 Semester ends (unless otherwise specified)
More than 130 associate degrees and certificates in four areas: business and computer technologies; health and applied technologies; humanities and social sciences; and math, natural sciences, and behavioral sciences. Nearly 20,000 students are enrolled each year in credit courses, with an additional 8,000 in noncredit courses. Certificates and degrees are awarded to more than 1,400 students annually. Continuing education and extension programs offer credit, noncredit, and online instruction. In addition to its main campus, WCC has regional centers in Ypsilanti, Scio Township, Brighton, and Hartland. The Harriet Street Center (332 Harriet, Ypsilanti; 480-9950) provides computer classes. The H. S. Landau Design and Construction Training Center (1150 James L. Hart, Ypsilanti; 961-0516) offers classes in residential design and construction.
Tuition is $77 / credit hour for county residents, $128 for other Michigan residents, and $171 for out-of-state residents. Distance learning courses are $79 / credit hour regardless of residency. Tuition includes technology fee. County residents age 65 & over pay no tuition.
For employment information call the human resources office, 973-3497, or view job openings online at www.wccnet.edu/humanresources/jobs.php.