Why Choose Whatcom?

Excellent Location

Bellingham, Washington is a safe, friendly, college town...
located 60 miles south of Vancouver, B.C.-Canada and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, between Mount Baker and the San Juans Islands.

 

Diverse Academic Programs

A variety of choices and friendly instructors...

• Associate in Arts and Sciences degrees designed for easy transfer to 4-year universities,
• Professional & Technical degrees,
• Intensive English Language Program (IELP) offering four levels of instruction,
• Advanced ESL (College Bridge) Program by which students are able to enroll in college-level academic classes while completing English proficiency requirements.

 

Outstanding Services

International students at WCC receive individualized support... from the time they are preparing to study in the U.S. until they complete their goals at Whatcom. Personalized advising includes:

• Admission
• Immigration
• Academics
• University transfer
• Housing
• Cultural adjustment

 

Exciting Activities

A wide variety of low-cost activities...
International students at Whatcom Community College enjoy hiking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, professional sporting events, and day trips to Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. The International Friendship Club promotes interaction between international students and students from the U.S.