Wayne County Community College

History

District Office Building WCCCD History Wayne County Community College District has completed 40 years of uninterrupted operation and development of comprehensive educational services. Both directly and indirectly, our students and the 2.3 million people living within the College's service district have enjoyed the benefits of constantly improved instructional programs and community services. The story of Wayne County Community College District is one of continuing growth and innovation in providing educational training and leadership for the metropolitan region.The College was established in 1967 by the Legislature of the State of Michigan, and its initial seven-member Board of Trustees was elected the following year: The first operating budget was based on a $1,000,000 grant from the State of Michigan, as well as a $300,000 stipend from New Detroit, Inc., and anticipated student tuition payments at that time. The new College had no buildings or facilities of its own, but with the cooperation of local school boards, classrooms were made available throughout the County of Wayne . In the summer of 1969, the Board of Trustees directed the staff to setup classes for the first fall semester. Instructors were hired, curricula were designed and the College opened its doors! The College's five campuses are located in industrial, rural and metropolitan areas where a major share of Michigan's technical and skilled occupations is located. Because of the diversity of its service areas, WCCCD places a strong emphasis on occupational and career programs, and traditional college and university transfer programs, including those within the liberal arts discipline. Mission Statement WCCCD’s mission is to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve their goals through excellent accessible services, culturally diverse experiences and globally competitive higher education and career advancement programs. Vision Statement Wayne County Community College District will be recognized as an institution that has achieved national and international recognition for enduring excellence as a comprehensive multi-campus community college district. WCCCD will focus on continuous self-evaluation and improvement; preparation of a highly skilled workforce in support of the Wayne County economy; student academic and career success, and leadership in strengthening the open door philosophy of educational opportunity. WCCCD’s Values 1. Excellence in Teaching and Learning We value excellence in teaching and learning; we enable students to achieve desired learning outcomes through individual attention and varied approaches to teaching. Our programs and courses are designed for students from all backgrounds in an effort to help them achieve academic and career success. 2. Diversity We value and celebrate the multi-cultural, gender, generational, socio-economical status and experiential global understanding of our students and others we serve. We nurture increased appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures, ideas and ways of thinking needed to live as responsible citizens in a global society. 3. Student and Community Service We value being a student-centered and community-based community college. We provide a caring, friendly, responsive, safe and accessible learning environment for students. We are an integral part of the communities we serve, providing community services that improve the economic, social, cultural and educational life of these communities. 4. Accountability We are accountable to the students who depend on us to provide them with a quality education, to the citizens who support us with their tax dollars and to the businesses that depend on us to provide them with highly trained employees. We commit to being good stewards of the resources that are provided to us and to being accountable for creating a positive learning environment that produces student knowledge and skills. 5. Integrity We exemplify the values of honesty, trust, fairness, reliability and mutual respect in every aspect of our work. The Importance of WCCCD’s Foundational Statements WCCCD’s foundational statements are truly those on which the District is founded. These statements are a declaration of why the District exists, what its values are, what it does to carry out its mission and values and what it will become in the future. When completed, these statements will appear in all the District’s key documents and will be displayed in all of its facilities. The statements will guide the actions of the Board of Trustees, the day-to-day decisions of the District’s executive leaders, faculty and staff, student leaders and our interactions with business and community associates.

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Admission to WCCCD

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District Admissions and Registration Contact Number: (313) 496-2634

Welcome to Wayne County Community College District where learning leads to a better life! By accessing the WCCCD Admissions page you have taken the first step towards an exciting educational journey. 

Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) practices an "open door" admission policy. To be considered for admission to the District, applicants must be 18 years of age or older or must have completed high school or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.

The following students are eligible to apply online:

New Students	Guests
Transfer Students	Returning Students

For registration instructions click registration instruction 

The following students are encouraged to fill out the online admissions application and complete theonline orientation. Please click here.

-  Dual/Concurrent Enrollment students:

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment students are high school students wishing to earn college credit while they are still in high school. The approval of a parent or guardian and high school principal or advisor is required on the "Dual/Concurrent Enrollment" form; this form must be completed each semester the student enrolls in the Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Program.   In addition students must also complete the Application for Admissions. These forms are available at the Office of Admissions at each campus location.

-  International students (Go to “Steps for Enrollment” to learn about the admissions process for International students)

-  Senior citizens who intend to utilize the “senior waiver” (Go to "Steps for Enrollment” to learn about the senior citizens' admissions process)

- Virtual Learning students who enroll in WCCCD classes through the Virtual Learning Collaborative (VLC). Go to www.mccvlc.org to apply for WCCCD classes. 

Students not able to register online may click here for a printable version of the Application for Admissions.

Application procedures are outlined on this website under “Steps for Enrollment” and can also be found in the Catalog, Schedule of Classes and the Student Handbook, or students may contact the Office of Admissions and Records at any of the campus.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS: As part of the admission and enrollment process, Wayne County Community College District provides services for admission, orientation, assessment testing, advising, and registration assistance. All new degree or certificate seeking students must see an academic advisor and take the COMPASS Placement assessment, if necessary. Students who have a bachelor's or graduate degree are not required to take an assessment test to enroll.

Certain programs at the District have prerequisite courses and other criteria required for admission. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records at any campus or check the District's catalog for more detailed admission instructions for specific programs (i.e. Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology, etc.).

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