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New Students

A new student includes first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and students who were concurrently enrolled in high school and college.

Detailed information about application, advising/registration, and payment deadlines for upcoming semesters/terms is available on the Registration page.

Step 1: Know Your Program

  • Uncertain which program of study is right for you? Try the career assessments in Focus 2 to help decide on your WCC program and launch your career!
  • Review Wilkes Community College’s more than 35 programs of study, including degree, diploma, and certificate options.
  • Questions? Contact Mike Roope, Career Counselor, at (336) 838-6147 or msroope085@wilkescc.edu.

Step 2: Complete NC Residency Determination

Complete your NC Residency Determination. This MUST be done before you can submit your admission application. Please have the following items available before completing Residency Determination:

  • NC Driver License/NC ID
  • Your tax information and/or your parents tax information, if you are under 25 years old
  • Vehicle License & Registration Information
  • Military Documentation (Benefits info or DD214) (if applicable)
  • Foreign/Immigrant Documents (if applicable)

Step 3: Apply to WCC

Complete your online application. Visit the Registration page to see application deadlines for upcoming semesters/terms.

Step 4: Submit Official Transcripts

Transcripts must be sent to WCC directly from the high school and/or previous college(s) you have attended.

If you had an IEP or 504 in high school, that information is not submitted with your transcripts. If you would like to request course accommodations, please review the accommodation process on the Office of Disability, Inclusion, and Diversity (ODID) webpage or call 336-838-6560.

Step 5: Take the Placement Test (if applicable)

By assessing your skills, WCC can determine which English, mathematics, and reading courses are most appropriate for you. A student may be eligible to exempt from placement testing by satisfying certain criteria. To find more information regarding placement testing, study guides, special accommodations, and testing hours, visit the Placement Testing page. Visit the Registration page to see placement testing deadlines for upcoming semesters/terms.

Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid

Students interested in applying and learning more about financial aid should visit the Financial Aid page.

Step 7: Attend New Student Advising and Registration Appointment

Entering students, including first time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and previous concurrently enrolled students, will be scheduled for a new student advising and registration appointment after completing all enrollment steps. Please call Student Services at 336-838-6137 to schedule a new student advising and registration appointment. Visit the Registration page to see advising/registration deadlines for upcoming semesters/terms.

Step 8: Attend New Student Orientation

Entering students, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and previous concurrently enrolled students, will be scheduled for a New Student Orientation appointment after the completion of their new student advising and registration appointment.

Note: Transcripts and test scores received by the admissions office will be deleted two years after their receipt date if the applicant has not enrolled.

Contact Information

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Morgan Staley, BS
Coordinator of Recruiting
Phone: 336-838-6509
mbstaley687@wilkescc.edu
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Wanda Shore, AAS
Coordinator of Admissions and Placement Testing
Phone: 336-838-6135
Fax: 336-903-3210
wsshore876@wilkescc.edu

Limited Admission Health Programs

Some health science programs are limited admission programs and have additional requirements for enrolling, including:

If you are interested in one of these programs, visit the Health Sciences Admissions page for more information on how to apply.

Health Sciences Admissions

Currently Enrolled Students

A currently enrolled student is a student who is enrolled in the current semester/term.