SVC Open Enrollment for Winter Quarter

Open Enrollment for Winter Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin Tuesday, January 6.

For students who want to train for a new career or upgrade their job skills, SVC’s Professional / Technical programs are aligned with local and state economic development strategies.  High demand areas include:

• Composites/Aerospace
• Manufacturing Technology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Environmental Conservation, including SVC’s baccalaureate degree
• Homeland Security
• Tourism and Hospitality

SVC also offers Academic Transfer pathways for students who want to begin their college experience and earn a bachelor’s degree.  By completing two years at SVC and then transferring to a four-year university, students can study close to home and save money, compared to tuition at a four-year school.  For Fall Quarter, options include:

• Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement with concentration areas in:
  • Art, Music, and Drama
  • Computer Science
  • Communications, English
  • History
  • Math
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Elementary Education
• Major Ready Programs
  • Biology and Business
• Associate in Science – Transfer
  • Track 1: Chemistry, (also for Pre-Med, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Pharmacy)
  • Track 2: Computer Science, Physics, Engineering
• Other Degrees
  • Associate in Music – transfers to WWU
  • Associate in Visual Arts – transfers to WSU
  • Early Childhood Education – see Professional Technical Programs
  • Environmental Science – see Professional Technical Programs
  • PRE-NURSING ATA (RN, non-transfer)
  • PRE-NURSING DTA (transfer to BSN)

Prospective students can get an insider’s view of the college environment by taking a free campus tour.  Get details on programs and degrees, financial aid, career options, and getting started.  For more information, visit www.skagit.edu or contact:

• Mount Vernon Campus, (360) 416-7697 or toll free: 1 (877) 385-5360
• Whidbey Island Campus, (360) 675-6656
• South Whidbey Center, (360) 341-2324
• San Juan Center, (360) 378-3220

Marine Technology Center,  (360) 766-6282

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