Welcome to Western Colorado Community College

A WCCC affordability initiative

The bold, new Learn for Less affordability initiative cuts WCCC career and technical tuition by nearly 40%. See how you can benefit from this initiative.

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Certificate and associate degree programs

5 Pathways

For high school students to enroll concurrently

330+

Non-credit personal & professional development courses

Connect academics with job opportunities and employment resources.

Career Pathways

Academic support services to help you succeed.

Student Services

Transfer into a CMU bachelor’s program upon completion of your associate degree.

WCCC programs

Our students succeed

College to Career

AAS, Culinary Arts

Kacey Abbott

Sous Chef at Jax Fish House

My experience at WCCC prepared me for my career by teaching me how to be a team player. During my time in the culinary program, I spent a lot of my time as a part of a team; from day one we worked in groups. Two of my three years were spent on competing and training with Chef Jon and five others. Therefore I learned that working in a kitchen, you are always relying on your teammates to help you succeed, just as much as they are relying on you.

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Why we like it here

Hear what they're saying

Don't just take our word for it. Listen to what our students have to say about life and learning at Western Colorado Community College.

"When I graduate, hopefully I will find a job that will give [my family] everything we need so everyone will have a better life. That's what motivates me the most."

Mario Viveros

Grand Junction, CO

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