PO Box 97
Valdez, Alaska 99686

Prince William Sound community college is one of the best educational deals in the nation. Buried in the heart of Alaska, the school offers an accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. Here, students will find a wide array of associate degree and professional certificate programs of study as well as continuing education classes and adult basic skills courses. Whether you're looking to transfer to a four-year institution or simply get ready to take the GED, this campus is your one-stop educational shop. The school currently provides day and evening courses as well as online programs of study to fit your schedule. In addition to traditional degree offerings, Prince William Sound Community College provides workforce development and training seminars for area employees. The school also provides special interest courses that range from Asbestos Abatement workshops to Seafood Handling certifications.

Prince William Sound Community College also provides a lively social environment for students. Each year the campus plays host to an array of cultural, social, and performing arts activities. On campus, students can expect to find film festivals, plays, concerts, barbecues, dances, fundraisers, dramatic productions, and volunteer projects. Students can work out their academic stresses either on the field through Prince William Sound Community College's on campus sports teams or in the school's fitness and wellness center. The school is home to a plethora of student clubs and organizations including a student government association and a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honors society for two-year college students.

Courses here are significantly less expensive than those at four-year institutions. Costing approximately $100 per credit hour, Prince William Sound Community College provides an affordable education as well as financial aid options that range from scholarships and grants to federal work-study positions. To make sure each student reaches their educational goals, Prince William Sound Community College offers free academic advising, financial aid counseling, disability support services, career counseling, and veterans services to all students. Students who prefer to live close to school will have access to on campus dormitory housing.

Quick Facts:

This past year, Prince William Sound Community College received a $2.5 million grant to develop an Associate's in nursing degree program in conjunction with the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Prince William Sound Community College's Whitney Museum is home to the largest private collection of Native Alaskan art and artifacts in the world.

Prince William Sound Community College is one of the only community colleges in the country that charges no out-of-state tuition.

Each year Prince William Sound Community College hosts The Last Frontier Theater Conference which draws actors, playwrights, and directors from across the globe to Valdez.

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