Student Support

Change your life! Get the opportunity to have more doors open to you! College and Career Readiness at Western Wyoming Community College is here to help you get a better job and career by improving necessary skills for continued education through a variety of ways in academics, communication skills, and college and career transitions. Students must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of legal status in the United States in order to attend classes.  

Classes are non-credit and free. The following programs of study are offered through College and Career Readiness: 

High School Equivalency Certificate

Earning your high school equivalency certificate (HSEC, formerly known as GED) is a critical piece of improving your options for future education or employment. High school equivalency programs are offered throughout the state at each of the Wyoming community colleges and through a number of outreach centers. 

• This program is for people who want to earn their High School Equivalency Certificate. This program includes pre-testing, classes and/or labs, computer and soft skills training, official practice testing, HiSET testing, and transitions to college and career. Once you earn your HSEC, we can help pay for a college class at Western. 

• Our program offers the HiSET test in both paper and computer options. This test is a federal and state-approved HSEC assessment. 

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) is for non-native English speakers wanting help understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the English language. Students become more integrated into society by learning about American culture, customs, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. We offer non-credit classes in the morning. 

Pre-Citizenship

Pre-Citizenship classes are offered in the spring (min. 10 students). This course helps students prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test. It teaches the necessary information to be able to fill out an application for Citizenship and to be able to answer the oral and written tests administered by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in order to become a citizen.  

In order to apply for naturalization, a person must:     

• Be at least 18 years of age. 

• Be a lawful permanent U.S. resident and have resided in the U.S. continuously for at least 5 years just before filing a petition for naturalization or be a lawful permanent U.S. resident for 3 years, having been married to a U.S. citizen for those 3 years, and continue to be married to that U.S. citizen. They must have resided continuously in the U.S. for those 3 years. 

• Have resided at least the last six months of that 5- or 3-year residence in the state where the petition is filed. 

• Be of good moral character and loyal to the U.S. 

• Be able to understand, speak, read, and write simple English. 

• Possess some knowledge about U.S. history and government. 

Educational Enrichment

This is for students who have their high school diploma or equivalency and want to “brush up” or improve their academic skills to upgrade their employment opportunities or pursue further education.  

Workforce Development

Workforce Development at Western Wyoming Community College is committed to encouraging local economic development by cultivating partnerships to provide comprehensive services to the residents and businesses in our service area. The department offers a wide variety of non-credit classes that enrich the lives of adults. Services include customized contract training for business and industry, short-term career training and professional development programs, and lifelong learning.

Athletics

The College competes in Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for intercollegiate men’s and women’s basketball, men’s wrestling, women’s soccer, and co-ed eSports. Western Wyoming Community College is a member of Region 9, which is made up of community colleges in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. A number of athletic grants for both men and women are available.

Student Life

Housing

Western offers several different varieties of styles and floor plans to suit every taste. From social, suite-style rooms to more private apartments, Western provides each student with a comfortable home away from home. Living on campus gives you opportunities to make new friends and enjoy new experiences every semester. Western provides a robust Residence Life program that gives our students the opportunity to continue learning outside of the classroom.

Our outstanding buildings and rooms are designed in a way that not only provides our residents with the opportunity to have roommates and enjoy living with fellow students but also gives them the privacy and personal space that we know is important. We pride ourselves in the fact that our residents will never share their living, sleeping, and bathroom areas with more than three people, unlike what you may find at other colleges and universities.

Our resident assistants do a fine job of providing our residents with programs that are educational, fun, and free. Our Resident Assistants (RAs) organize and plan events in the residence halls to help residents come together to make friends and rely on one another. The events all give an opportunity to learn and share their ideas about how to make our residence halls even better. 

Student Storehouse

The Student Storehouse is a FREE, private amenity for ALL students at Western to partake in! The Storehouse contains food, personal hygiene items, and clothing. You can use anything you need, as much as you need, and as often as you need.

You have two options to use this service:

• Go to the Student Storehouse on Campus.
  • The Student Storehouse is located in the Student Life Office in Room 1227
  • We have bags available, or you can bring your own
  • No appointment is needed; just come on in!
• Make an order using the Student Storehouse Request Form on your MyWestern account.
  • When your order is ready to be picked up, you will receive an email from Student Life.
  • This email will have directions on the pickup procedure.

Student Activities

Every credit student is given the right to participate in student organizations, compete in intramural athletics, gain free admission to athletic events sponsored by the college, and participate in certain social and cultural activities in the community.

The Student Government Association is composed of twenty positions - president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, Senate Speaker, Campus Activities Board (CAB) Coordinator, seven Senators, and seven CAB members.

Western believes that the student must be actively involved in the operation of the institution if their education is to be complete. It is the responsibility of the Student Government to promote activities that stimulate the intellectual, physical, and social life of the campus. Traditionally, the Student Government Association sponsors College dances and social events as well as lectures and other entertainment. Efforts have been made to expand the educational, cultural, and civic involvement of the students in the total life of the campus, thus involving the student leader and their constituency in the decision-making process related to pertinent issues of the College and the contemporary world.

Counseling

The Student Life Office offers confidential counseling and related services to credit-seeking students. Licensed mental health professionals are available to help students who may experience personal or academic problems. Services include individual counseling sessions either in-person or virtually. Additionally, The Student Life Office offers group counseling, wellness workshops, and crisis and emergency services.  

Students can schedule appointments in the Student Life Office, Room 1227, or call (307) 382-1845. In the event of a crisis or emergency after hours, students can contact Campus Security at (307) 922-4961, Southwest Counseling Service Crisis Line at (307) 352-6677 or should dial 911 in case of imminent harm and threat.   

Student Accommodations

The student accommodations program is dedicated to promoting full participation and benefits for students with disabilities in all activities and programs in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students with a documented disability may qualify for reasonable classroom, testing, and housing accommodations. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with the Student Accommodations Specialist in the Student Life Office, room 1227, or call (307) 382-1845. They should bring documentation of the disability for which they are seeking accommodation. 

Workshops/Seminars/Events

A variety of free educational workshops, seminars, activities, and events are offered through the Student Life Office. Typically, these events are designed to facilitate personal, social, and academic growth, success, and overall well-being. Student LIfe  Professionals facilitate workshops and attempt to address the current needs and concerns of students. On-campus groups may request or schedule workshops by contacting the Student Life Office, Room 1227, (307) 382-1845. 

Relaxation Room

The Student Life Office offers a relaxation room fully equipped with two massage chairs, a meditation pillow, a sound machine, and aroma therapy. This room is open to all members of the campus community. Just check in and enjoy complete relaxation for up to thirty minutes per session. 

Bookstore

The College Bookstore’s goal is to serve the educational institution of which it is a part of. The desire is to operate as a service to the students and faculty by being the primary resource for textbooks and other educational supplies. 

The Bookstore is owned and maintained by Western Wyoming Community College and is located in the central area near the pendulum.  

You may order or reserve textbooks online at www.wwccbookstore.com. Textbooks can be reserved online four weeks prior to Fall and Spring semester. The website has additional details. 

Each instructor supplies book orders to the bookstore prior to every semester. Instructors are given the freedom of choice as to what textbooks they wish to use for their classes.  

Should a book need to be returned, the student must present the receipt, and the book must be absolutely clean and in resalable condition (i.e., no marks, no name) to obtain a full refund prior to the posted deadline. 

The publisher establishes new book prices. The Bookstore will make every effort to have used textbooks and other alternative formats available. The Bookstore also has several titles available for rent each semester, both online and in the store.  Several of our classes are now part of the inclusive access program which provides the student day one access to a digital book through CANVAS.  These e-books are then charged to the students’ account with the ability for the student to opt out. 

The Bookstore offers the service of buying used books from students during finals week. Posters will be placed throughout the campus, informing students of the actual date of the buyback. 

The Bookstore offers general reading material, study guides, basic school supplies, and art supplies for purchase. Most supplies a student needs can be special ordered if not in stock. Instructors are encouraged to inform the bookstore staff of special supplies that students may need so that the Bookstore can make certain the items are available for purchase. 

Hay Library and Learning Commons

Hay Library

Hay Library maintains and develops collections of resources for the use of students, faculty and staff, and community members and provides welcoming and inclusive spaces for learning and leisure. Our collections include over 40,000 print books, 100 current print periodical subscriptions with extensive holdings of past issues, more than 2,500 audiovisual items, and millions of e-books, digital articles, and online multimedia resources through 115 databases.

The Library was designated as a selective federal depository in 1969 to serve the government information needs of the citizens of Wyoming.

WYLDCAT (Wyoming Libraries Database Catalog on the Web) offers bibliographic access to all materials in all Wyoming libraries, with the exception of the University of Wyoming. The Library staff provides research assistance and library use instruction. Hay Library participates in state and national interlibrary loan networks to obtain books and other items not available locally.

All residents of Wyoming may check out library materials.

There are various areas for reading and studying in the library, including 9 private and 3 group study rooms. We have 11 computer stations, print services, a photocopy and fax machine available for use.

Library Hours:

Hours vary during the summer, semester breaks, and holidays. Additional weekend hours are added during finals. Hay Library is always available virtually at https://wwcc-wy.libguides.com/HayHome.

Tutoring and Writing Center

Peer Tutoring and Writing help are newly located in Room 2052, outside the library. The center is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) as an internationally recognized program. Tutoring is free to all Western Wyoming Community College students and is available in a variety of course areas for students on a drop-in basis or by appointment. Outreach students may call and make a tutoring appointment online. We also provide academic assistance and specialized equipment available for students with special needs.

Drop-in Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Testing Center

Test proctoring, newly located in Room 2051, is available for students with special accommodations requirements, those who need make-up exams, and students in distance learning programs with colleges other than Western. Contact the Center directly to set a test proctoring appointment at (307) 382-1707 or email testproctor@westernwyoming.edu.

Children’s Center

The Western Children’s Center, located next to the gymnasium and adjacent to the Aquatic Center, is a spacious, modern facility. Childcare is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm for the children of any parent taking at least six credits at Western or partnering colleges. The Center is also available to the children of Western employees and community members, based on availability. Summer hours are 7:00 am through 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. 

Children’s Center Rates: 

Students: Full-Time: $200/month Part-Time: $150/month  

Faculty/Staff: Full-Time: $650/month Part-Time: $450/month  

Community: Full-Time: $800/month Part-Time: $550/month 

Preschool-Only Turtles Option- $200/month  

*Part-time is up to twenty hours per week 

*Preschool-only option is Monday through Thursday 9:00 am through 11:45 am 

The Children’s Center serves children between the ages of two and five years and operates four classrooms organized by age and enrollment type. The Morning Bunnies classroom is a part-time program designed for two-year-old children. The Bunnies classroom is a full-time program for two-year-olds; children are eligible to begin attendance on their second birthday. The Bears classroom serves children who are three to four years of age, and the Turtles classroom serves children who are four to five years of age. 

For enrollment in the Bears and Turtles classrooms, children must reach the age of three or four, respectively, on or before August 1 of the current academic year. Each classroom is staffed by qualified lead teachers and instructional aides to ensure appropriate supervision and instruction. 

At the time of enrollment, students are required to submit a copy of their class schedule, and all parents must submit a current immunization record for their child. All children must be fully toilet-trained prior to enrollment, with the exception of those enrolled in the two-year-old classrooms. 

In addition to serving the parents of young children, the Children’s Center provides observation and field experience for a variety of disciplines on campus, including nursing, education, and psychology. Not only does the Children’s Center maintain a high-quality care and education experience for children, but it also provides practical opportunities for Western Wyoming Community College students. 

You may register your child by completing the Family Registration form and the Disclosure and Fee Agreement form on the Children’s Center webpage at westernwyoming.edu/childrenscenter 

The Children’s Center welcomes tours on the second Friday of each month from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. 

Lifelong Learning

Western Wyoming Community College is dedicated to providing lifelong education for a diverse and changing society. In fulfilling this mission, the College is committed to providing workforce training, professional/continuing education, and community education. Learning resources are shared with all students as they seek and meet the challenges of careers, new technologies, personal life transitions, and personal growth. Activities and classes vary in length and provide students with the opportunity to improve professional, technical, business, and interpersonal skills.

Professional/Continuing Education
Professional and continuing education classes and activities provide job skills necessary to remain in or advance in the workforce. These include a variety of classes, customized contract training, testing, workshops, conferences, seminars, and online classes. CEUs (Continuing Education Units) and/or college credit may be awarded upon successful course completion.

Workforce Training
Workforce Training classes and activities provide job skills necessary to enter specific sectors of the workforce quickly. Many of these classes and activities award CEUs and may provide eligibility to earn credit toward certificate or degree programs.

Community Education
Community Education classes and activities provide personal growth opportunities for community members of all ages. These include a variety of classes, seminars, lecture series, forum series, cultural activities, and community development activities. Community Education courses are offered for non-credit. Charges associated with an individual class or event are based upon the direct cost of offering the class or event plus an administrative fee of up to 35%.

Aquatic Center

Identification Cards

Identification Cards are created at three different locations on campus, depending on the needs of the staff or student. 

1. All Western full- and part-time students who are NOT living in student housing are eligible for a student ID at no charge and may obtain one by visiting Mustang Central.
2. All Western students who ARE residing in student housing are eligible for a student ID at no charge and may obtain one by visiting the Student Life Office. At that time, the card will be coded with the correct building access(es) and any accessibility needs (elevator access, etc.), as well as meal plan access. 
3. Staff and contractors may obtain an ID card from IT. In addition, IT is able to add Wellness Center access to the ID cards (with a receipt to prove payment).

Facility Use

Western Wyoming Community College makes every effort to open its facilities for meetings and events to the public. If there are any scheduling conflicts with instructional programs, the College  (Rock Springs and Green River campuses) will take precedence. Interested persons can contact Physical Resources at (307) 382-1680. Fees may be assessed for custodial, security, and facilities use.