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Wallace Community College is primarily accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates in arts, science, and applied science degrees. Students may contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or by phone at 404-697-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace Community College. Information regarding accreditations is included in the College Catalog and Student Handbook and on the College Web site. Click here for a full listing of accrediting entities for the College.
Wallace Community College is a comprehensive community college that offers instruction and services at multiple locations, including the Sparks Campus in Eufaula and the Wallace Campus in Dothan. Click here for additional information regarding College campus locations.
The Wallace Community College mission statement is as follows:
“George C. Wallace Community College – Dothan, a comprehensive community college, inspires and facilitates learning to prepare its constituents for current and emerging opportunities and to promote economic and social development.”
The College fulfills its mission through a clearly defined set of programs and services. These are outlined in the statement of vision, statement of values, statement of role and scope, strategic initiatives and related goals. Click here for additional information regarding the College mission.
Wallace Community College has a diverse leadership team which is comprised of the President of the College and five deans:
You may click here for a directory of all College personnel.
Students entering Wallace Community College for the first time
Students may enter at the beginning of each term, fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students are encouraged to make application in advance of the term they wish to enroll.
Application for Admission
All students must complete the Application for Admission and present either; (1) one primary form of documentation,. Applicants must submit the documentation in person at the Enrollment Services office on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or the Student Services Department on the Sparks in Eufaula, by fax or email. Students may also submit documentation through the U.S. mail prior to registration for the first term of attendance. Applicants who fail to satisfy the admission requirements identified in this section will not be admitted to Wallace Community College. All information requested on the Application for Admission must be provided.
Applications may be obtained by the following means
Acceptable forms of identification:
For admission to Wallace Community College, international applicants must provide:
International applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements identified above will not be admitted to Wallace Community College.
For admission to Wallace Community College, all male students between the ages of 18 and 26 must show proof of registration with the U.S. Selective Service in accordance with Section 36-26-15.1 of the Code of Alabama of 1974, as amended.
The application deadline for each term is the last day of drop/add and late registration.
A copy of your official transcript may be requested electronically through your myWCC account at https://www.wallace.edu/mywcc. You may also print and fax/deliver a request for a transcript from the Web site at https://wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/how_to_request_a_transcript.aspx. A transcript may also be requested in person at any College campus through the Enrollment Services office on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or the Student Services Department on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Individuals interested in becoming a student at the College should adhere to the following process:
You can modify your contact information through your myWCC account in the student information center at https://www.wallace.edu/mywcc, under student information or in person at the Enrollment Services Office on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or the Student Services Department on the Sparks in Eufaula.
Yes, Wallace Community College admits international students.
For admission to Wallace Community College, international applicants must provide:
International applicants who fail to satisfy the requirements identified above will not be admitted to the College.
The status of your transcripts may be tracked in myWCC in the student information center under the student records/admission requirements tab.
Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate program must represent collegiate course work relevant to the formal award. Course content and level of instruction must result in student competencies at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in the College’s undergraduate formal award programs. In assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty members, the College may use recognized guides that aid in the evaluation of credit. Such guides include those published by the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs.
Courses completed with a passing grade at other duly accredited institutions are accepted for transfer as potentially creditable toward graduation requirements. Transfer grades of “D” are accepted only when the transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above at the time of admission. If a student has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above, the “D” grade is accepted the same as for native students.
Verification of enrollment may be obtained from Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Student grade reports are available in myWCC in the student information center under the student records tab (https://www.wallace.edu/mywcc).
The course schedule is located online at https://wallace.edu/future_students/current_schedule_of_classes.aspx. If in doubt, you may always visit Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula to obtain a copy of the course schedule.
Registration information may be obtained online at https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/how_to_register.aspx. First-time-college students must also attend a Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) session prior to registering for classes. New students will be provided information regarding registration during the SOAR session.
Web authorization to register for courses online is obtained through your advisor. First-time-college students are required to go through the registration process at least once with an advisor before being authorized to register on-line.
The Catalog may be obtained online at https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/college_catalog.aspx .
Pre-registration for classes begins approximately a month and a half prior to the start of the next semester. Regular registration occurs immediately prior to the start of the next semester, generally one to two days before. See the Class Schedule at https://wallace.edu/future_students/current_schedule_of_classes.aspx for specific dates.
A transient student must submit an Application for Admission and a transient letter from the institution which certifies and/or approves the courses to be taken at WCC. Once admitted, students are web authorized to register online through myWCC. Students may also register in person at Counseling Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan and Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Students wishing to change their major must contact Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula to complete a Change of Major form.
Students returning to Wallace Community College after one or more terms of non-attendance, excluding summer term, are required to submit an updated Application for Re-admission and submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended since the last date of attendance at Wallace Community College.
Returning students are eligible for re-admission only if they are in good standing for the last term of attendance. Students who are not in good standing or who have not served designated suspension periods may request re-admission by appeal to the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee.
An application may be obtained online at https://www.wallace.edu/admissions.aspx or by visiting the enrollment Services Department on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or the Student Services Department on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Students may withdraw without penalty one week prior to the beginning of final exams each semester. The exact date is listed on the Web calendar at https://www.wallace.edu/calendar.aspx.
Full-time status is 12 semester hours.
Students may obtain advisor information by accessing your myWCC account. Advisor information is found under Student Information, View My Information. You may also obtain your advisor’s name in person at Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Student may apply for graduation by completing an Intent to Graduate Form. Interested students may contact Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula or online at https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/graduation_information.aspx.
Students interested in participating in the graduation ceremony must pay a graduation fees of $21.50 for the diploma and cover and $34.50 plus tax for the cap and gown. This fee is subject to change. Current graduation fees are listed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Students interested in obtaining a duplicate copy of their diploma may do so by contacting Enrollment Services on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or Student Services on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. A Replacement Diploma Form must be completed to finalize the request. Additionally, a fee of $21.50 must be paid to cover the cost of the diploma and cover (this fee is subject to change as cost dictates.)
The federal school code for Wallace Community College is 001018.
Wallace Community College participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and the Federal Work Study program. The College also certifies Veterans for various benefits. Additionally, the College offers institutional and privately funded scholarships, as well as Workforce Investment Act funds. For a complete list of the financial aid available, please refer to the College Catalog and Student Handbook or the financial aid Web page at https://www.wallace.edu/financial_aid/about_financial_aid.aspx.
Wallace Community College awards Academic, Allied Health and Nursing, Athletic, Technical, Performing Arts and Diplomat scholarships that are awarded to student who excel academically, exhibit outstanding leadership skills or possess talent in the area of music or the arts. WCC also offers Senior Citizen waivers for tuition to our students aged 60 or over if space is available in the class(es). PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition) is also a form of financial aid processed through the Financial Aid Office. Any scholarships outside of those awarded by Wallace Community College are accepted as well.
Students may check the status of their financial aid by accessing their myWCC account located on the WCC homepage. This account can be utilized to check for records that are required by the Financial Aid Office as well as the amount of any aid that has been awarded.
Under normal circumstances, the FAFSA application will be processed and sent to the schools listed on the application within five business days. Wallace Community College’s Financial Aid Office will correspond only with students who have placed our school code (001018) in the first position of the school codes choices.
Students may appeal the suspension of aid by completing the Request for Appeal – Suspension for Completion Rate/GPA form. Documentation of medical issues or extenuating circumstances is also required. The Request for Appeal form can be located on WCC home page by clicking the current students tab, then selected Records and online forms. The Director of Financial Aid will review all applications. After reviewing the documentation and the student file, the Director may place the student on financial aid probation, allowing aid to be reinstated or aid may remain suspended. Students will be notified in writing of the decision and requirements.
A tuition and fees chart may be found in the Wallace Community Catalog and Student Handbook, the current Schedule of Course Offerings and on the Website at https://www.wallace.edu/student_services/business_office/tuition_and_fee.aspx.
Books may be purchased at the Bookstore in Cunningham Hall on the Wallace Campus in Dothan and in the Bookstore in Building A on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. A link on the home page tells you how much your books will cost https://www.wallace.edu/about_wcc/consumer_information/textbook_pricing.aspx .
Tuition deadlines are published in each term’s Schedule of Course Offerings. Tuition can be paid online, at the Business Office in Grimsley Hall on the Wallace Campus in Dothan or at the Bookstore/Business Office in Building A on the Sparks Campus in Eufaula.
Refunds are generated according to drop date or withdrawal date and will be mailed to the student’s address on file.
Refunds are mailed within three to four weeks following the end of the refund period.
1098T’s are mailed by January 31 of each year.
All currently admitted students have access to the Blackboard learning management system. To access Blackboard students will need to use a web browser to access http://courses.wallace.edu/
Your Username for Blackboard will be your student number and your password will be your date of birth in six digits (mmddyy). Additional help with logging into Blackboard may be found on the distance education page https://wallace.edu/future_students/distance_learning.aspx
All students are encouraged to complete the eLearning Training program located under the My Courses module in Blackboard.
This help document shows students how to access eLearning Training:
http://video.wallace.edu/bb/Accessing_eLearning_Training.pdf
Instructions for accessing the myWCC system can be found here: https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/mywcc/help.aspx
You will need a PIN to access myWCC, the Student Information Center (Registration, Grades, Payments, etc.) go to https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office.aspx and click on “Online Registration”.
If your SSN and DOB do not work please contact the Admissions Office at 556-2468 and ask to have your registration log on password reset.
Online Courses Information
Wallace Community College offers online courses that do not require weekly attendance on-campus. However, these courses do require attendance at select exams including mid-term and final exams. These exams are administered by the instructor of record for the course and must be taken on-campus.
You may contact the individual course instructor for further information on course exam requirements. You will find the instructor’s last name listed in the course schedule. Course schedules are linked on the College’s website at https://www.wallace.edu/
To send an Email to an instructor, find his/her contact information by last name at https://www.wallace.edu/about_wcc/consumer_information/faculty_directory.aspx
If you need further assistance feel free to E-mail the Helpdesk at helpdesk@wallace.edu or call 334-556-2464.
If you are interested in taking courses at Wallace Community College the following information may be helpful:
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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:
Information for prospective students is located here: https://www.wallace.edu/future_students.aspx
INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR ONLINE COURSES:
You will first need to visit the distance education webpage and complete the eLearning Training program. The direct link is: https://www.wallace.edu/quick_links/distance_education.aspx
Direct login to Blackboard: courses.wallace.edu
Other resources are located on the current students page linked here: https://www.wallace.edu//current_students.aspx
Student Email login information can be found by clicking on this link: http://video.wallace.edu/wcc/stuemail/Accessing_Student_Email.pdf
Student Email login page is found by clicking on this link: https://www.wallace.edu/stuemail
In summary, your login information is:
Your GovNET username is set by the College system.
First initial, last name and last four of Student #
Format is jsmith1234
Students can find their username by accessing their MyWCC account. Once inside MyWCC, you will expand the Student Information System then select Student Information. From here, you will click on View My Information and you will see your username as part of your Campus Email.
Default password- first 3 letters in last name, 2-digit birth year and student number, first letter capitalized, i.e. for Smith born in 1996 with student number 1234567, Smi961234567
You must change password before use. Your password must be 10 characters or more and have uppercase, lowercase, and numbers.
You must either login to your student email from off campus or a Campus computer login screen and change password there (keep secure).
Your GovNET email address will be used to access multiple systems. The College will contact you using you GovNET/College email address about non-course information consisting but not limited to scholarships, upcoming events, deadlines, graduation information, etc.
You may find information about your WCC PIN Number by visiting this webpage. https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/pin_help.aspx
You will need your PIN to access myWCC, the Student Information Center (Registration, Grades, Payments, etc.) go to https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office.aspx and click on “Online Registration”.
Your username is your student number and your default pin is your date of birth in six digits: mmddyy.
Instructions for accessing the system can be found here: https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/mywcc/help.aspx
To access the system click here: https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/registrars_office/mywcc/online_agreement.aspx (you must scroll to the bottom of the page and click “I Agree”.
If your student id number and DOB do not work please contact the Admissions Office at 556-2468 and ask them to reset your registration login and password.
Yes, high school students can take college courses in a program called dual enrollment. Dual enrollment classes allow high school students to take college level courses and receive BOTH college AND high school credit for the same course. The program builds upon the skills a student has learned in high school, yet the student gets a “head start” toward earning a degree or certificate.
There are two avenues of dual enrollment–Academic Transfer and Career-Technical courses. Academic transfer courses are classes such as English, history, psychology, mathematics, or sciences for students who plan to obtain a degree. Career-Technical courses offer students an opportunity to get ahead in their education by taking courses to obtain a skill, such as welding, drafting, auto tech, auto body repair, criminal justice, medical assisting, air conditioning/refrigeration, industrial maintenance, or carpentry.
Students taking Academic Transfer courses cannot obtain financial assistance at this time; however, the Alabama Workforce Development Grant offers tuition, fees, and books for students wishing to take Career-Technical courses as dual enrollment students.
For additional information, please see the Dual Enrollment page.
Wallace Community College offers seven different program options with associated programs of study. These include the associate in arts degree, associate in science degree, associate in applied science degree, certificate programs, non-degree academic transfer, non-degree technical transfer, and selected enrichment courses. Additional information on each of these may be found in the College Catalog and Student Handbook under “Programs of study” located in the index in the back of the catalog. The following is a list of programs primarily designed to prepare students for immediate employment:
1. Practical Nursing
2. Child Development
3. Criminal Justice
4. Emergency Medical Services
5. Medical Assisting
6. Physical Therapist Assistant
7. Radiologic Technology
8. Respiratory Therapist
9. Salon and Spa Management – Cosmetology
10. Salon and Spa Management – Nail Technology
11. Salon and Spa Management – Esthetics Technology
12. Emergency Medical Technician
13. Phlebotomy
14. Accounting Technology
15. Business Computer Applications
16. Office Administration
17. Supervisory Management
18. Automotive Technology
19. Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration
20. Cabinetmaking
21. Engineering Graphics
22. Electrical Technology
23. Applied Engineering Technology
24. Electrical Technology
25. Small Engine Repair
26. Welding Technology
Each WCC program of study has a list of courses required for their completion. The courses for each program may be found in College Catalog and Student Handbook under “Programs of study”. A copy of the Catalog may be viewed at https://www.wallace.edu/programs/Catalog.pdf.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings and laboratory sessions for their courses. The grades of students who miss scheduled exams, unscheduled quizzes, and deadlines for submitting assignments may be negatively affected by their absence. Because of unique circumstances not all missed assignments, exams, or quizzes may be made up. Examples of excused absences include serious illness, a death in the immediate family, military obligations, or official College business. The specific attendance policy for each class will be found in the course syllabus provided to you on the first day of class, where it will also clearly state the penalties for absences. Attendance policies applicable to a specific instructional program may be more restrictive than the College policy. More information on attendance may be found in the College Catalog and Student Handbook under “Attendance policy”.
For a complete listing of workforce development courses, visit www.wallace.edu//community_services/workforce_development.aspx. For additional information, please call 334-556-2203.
The ACCUPLACER placement exam is administered several times each term and dates vary. Specific dates for the current term may be found at https://www.wallace.edu/admissions/placement_testing.aspx.
It is the policy of Wallace Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for environmental and program accessibility for individuals with a disability as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and The Americans with disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Students are responsible for reporting their needs to the ADA Compliance Officer and providing proper documentation of their disabilities at least six weeks before a term begins. Support services may vary depending on the disability and/or courses being taken. For detailed information on available services and eligibility, contact the ADA Compliance Officer on the Wallace Campus at (334)556-2294 or on the Sparks Campus at (334)687-3543, extension 4270.
Counseling services are an ongoing process that assists with personal, academic, and financial aid concerns. The counseling services for Wallace Community College students are offered through Wallace Community College’s student development division and through the federal Student Support Services program for those students who qualify. Students are made aware of the available counseling services through the College Catalog and Student Handbook and through orientation classes. Procedures for personal, academic, and financial counseling are as follows:
ACADEMIC
Students having difficulty with academic coursework are encouraged to seek assistance from their individual instructors. Students with special problems may be referred to a College counselor, the Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar, or the Coordinator of Student Services. Students with disabilities are referred to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at their respective campus location. The mathematics department, Wallace Campus, has math tutors available for day and evening students. Additional tutorial services are available for qualified students through the federally funded Student Support Services program.
FINANCIAL
Students encountering financial problems are referred to the Director of Financial Aid or other financial aid personnel who will assist them regarding scholarships, grants, and college work-study. Students needing further assistance should be referred to a College counselor for possible community resource referral.
PERSONAL
Personal counseling is an ongoing process at Wallace Community College. Two counselors are available for students on the Wallace Campus. There is also a counselor with the Student Support Services program for students qualifying for their services. On the Sparks Campus at Eufaula, students have access to the Coordinator of Student Services. Each campus has an open door policy for students and appointments may be scheduled.
Administrators/faculty/staff may refer any student encountering personal difficulty that affects their academic pursuits to a College counselor, Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar, or the Coordinator of Student Services. If any student requires more extensive personal counseling than the counselors are able to provide, the counselor will refer the student to an appropriate agency or other source of help. Referral resources include such agencies as The Clearing House, Spectra Care, The House of Ruth, etc. A Resource Manual is available in the Counseling Offices and the Student Affairs department at each campus.
WCC offers a number of nursing and allied health programs. Information regarding each may be found at the following site https://www.wallace.edu/programs_of_study/health_sciences.aspx.
Students entering the nursing and allied health programs are required to have a high school diploma or GED and meet other requirements outlined for the specific program. Specific admission requirements for each program may be found at the following site https://www.wallace.edu/programs_of_study/health_sciences.aspx.
Students may sign up for WCC Alert by following these steps
Go the Security page on the Wallace Home Page (www.wallace.edu)
Click on the Wallace Alert Symbol.
Click the “Click here to sign up for this system” tab and follow the instructions.
Each year, Wallace Community College prepares a “Campus Security and Crime Report” and distributes it to the College community. The report, which is issued by October 1, contains detailed information on campus police and security personnel, drug and alcohol abuse policies, sexual harassment policies, crime prevention, crime prevention tips, information on reporting criminal activity, and timely warnings regarding campus emergencies. The report also includes statistics concerning crimes on campus. A complete report of crime statistics may be found at http://ope.ed.gov/security/
Students may obtain a parking decal by visiting the college switchboard on the Sparks or Wallace Campus. The make, model and tag number of the vehicle that you are registering will be needed to complete this process.
Free classes are available throughout the year at several locations in Dothan, Abbeville, Ashford, Clayton, Eufaula, and Headland. Class schedules include morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Classes are available to adults age 17 and older who are no longer enrolled in high school. For additional information, call (334) 556-2373 or 1-800-543-2426, extension 2373.
To enroll in the GED program, one must first attend orientation. For an orientation schedule in Ashford, Abbeville, Headland or Dothan, call (334) 556-2373 or 1-800-543-2426, extension 2373. For an orientation schedule in Clayton or Eufaula, call (334) 619-3000 or 1-800-543-2426, extension 4239.
A test date will be assigned to the student when he/she registers for the GED test.
GED results will be mailed to the student in approximately 4 weeks from the date of the test. Additional copies may be obtained by calling 1-800-392-8086.
Student ID drives are typically held during the first full week of the semester. On the Sparks Campus, students may have an ID issued in the Administration Building while Wallace Campus students will be issued an ID in the LRC. For detailed information on the College’s student ID policy and for updated schedules, please visit our ID page.
The Office of Student Life offers student activities, programs, and services that promote leadership, academic support, and social and cultural experiences. Such activities include, but not limited to, Welcome Week festivities, a Fall Festival, Deck the Halls, Spring Fling, and Black History Month celebrations, all held on both campuses. For a detailed look at our activities, please visit our calendar of events.
Please contact Ryan Spry, Director of Student Life, for more information on how to join a campus organization or get involved in student activities. Mr. Spry may be reached at rspry@wallace.edu or 334-556-2587.
Wallace Community College participates in men’s baseball and women’s softball programs. Both programs are affiliated with and under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA). For additional information on our athletic programs, please contact Mackey Sasser, Athletic Director, at msasser@wallace.edu or 334-556-2416.
\Wallace Community College is proud to recognize outstanding students who excel in academics, athletics, or extra-curricular activities at an Honors Day ceremony, typically held each year in April. Ceremonies are conducted on each campus.