School Details
Founded in 1971, Western Nevada College is a four-year, primarily associate’s, public institution of higher education that serves northwest Nevada. The main branch of WNC is located in Carson City, NV, and there are also campuses located in Minden (the Douglas Campus) and Fallon. WNC operates instructional centers in Fernley and Yerington. Western Nevada College states a mission to “inspire[s] success in our community through opportunities that cultivate creativity, intellectual growth, and technological excellence.” Its goal is to create an environment that nurtures individual potential and respects differences.
WNC awards associate’s degrees, certificates, and technical training programs in construction, drafting, welding, machine tool, computing, and more. WNC also offers non-credit continuing education classes and workforce training. Several transfer degrees and certificates can be earned completely online as well. WNC online degrees allow students to learn at times when it is convenient for them, so they can advance their education while still maintaining their personal commitments.
Accreditation & Licensing
Western Nevada College is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Western Nevada College is located in Nevada
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