Washington State Community College

Apply to Washington State

Complete an application online, or download and print the paper version to mail or fax to 740-376-0257.

The instructions will guide you through the application, but if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions by phone at 740-568-1900 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Washington State Is Open Enrollment:

• No Application Fee
• No specific ACT/ SAT Score*
• No pre-requisites*

Washington State is an open enrollment institution, which means you do not have to have a specific G.P.A., test scores, or particular high school classes to be accepted. You will receive additional information about enrolling in classes after your application is received and processed. Health programs are limited in enrollment and may have specific deadlines. To receive an application packet for a health program, please contact the Office of Admissions by phone at 740-568-1900, by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or fill out the online inquiry form.

*Excludes health programs. Please contact the Office of Admissions to receive an admissions packet for any health sciences program or download the applications by visiting the Health Sciences web page.

Submit Required Documents

If you have attended another college, have the issuing institution mail your official transcripts to: Records Office, Washington State Community College, 710 Colegate Dr., Marietta, OH 45750.

The college does not accept unofficial transcripts for evaluation purposes.

High school transcripts or G.E.D. certificate are required for admittance to most health programs. Check the specific health application packet to see if it's required.

Financial Aid, WIA, TAA Benefits

Whether you began your quest at Washington State or through a job placement service, your first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To see if you qualify, go to www.fafsa.gov and fill out the 2012-2013 FAFSA using your 2011 income tax forms. If you were in enrolled in any college the last school year, you may be able to do a renewal of the FAFSA.

Once completed, you may be eligible for a change in circumstances form; please read over this form to see if you qualify and submit to Washington State’s Office of Financial Aid.

Monroe, Morgan, Noble or Washington County Dislocated Workers: find information on using Workforce Investment Act monies for schooling here.

West Virginia residents: find information on using Workforce Investment Act monies for schooling here.

Need help with the FAFSA? Call the Office of Financial Aid at 740-568-1908 to sign up for FAFSA sessions.

Complete Placement Testing

First-time college students will need to take the COMPASS placement test to get started.

Practice tests are available and can be a great help to your success. Stop by Student Services or call 740-568-1930 to schedule your COMPASS placement test.

• Am I required to take a placement test? Do I need an appointment?
• Where do I go for placement testing?

Attend Student Orientation & the Online Orientation

Stop by Student Services or call 740-568-1930 in order to register to attend a Student Orientation.

Meet with an Academic Advisor, Develop a Class Schedule, and Register for Classes

Ready to register for classes? Once you complete the COMPASS, you will sit down with an advisor who will help you schedule your classes for the first semester. The advisor will help you to select appropriate courses based on your educational goals and placement test results. Academic advisors are located in the Advising Office, Student Services, Main Building, First Floor. Please call 740-568-1930 to set up an advising appointment.

Once you meet with an academic advisor in student services for your first semester, you will be assigned an academic advisor for the rest of your time at Washington State.

You will be directed to the Records Office to complete the registration process.

Pay Fees or Complete Financial Aid Process by Payment Deadline

Fees must be paid to the Business Office by the deadline posted in the schedule for each term or online to maintain your schedule.

• Make a payment in full online: go to MyWSCC and click on "Web Advisor"
• In-Person: Business Office, Main Building, First Floor
• Mail to: Business Office, Washington State Community College, 710 Colegate Dr. Marietta, OH 45750

Learn More about Washington State's Payment Plan

Obtain a Student ID Card

You can obtain your Washington State Student ID card from Student Services in the Main Building, First Floor.

Please bring a copy of your schedule and a valid ID.

Obtain a Parking Permit

Parking permits are $25 for Spring semester 2013 and are available at the Business Office or Receptionist Desk, Main Building, First Floor. 

Starting Summer Term 2013 there will be a Campus Access & Safety Fee instead of a Parking Permit Fee. 

Campus Access & Safety Fee

Click here for a full list of Parking Regulations.

Other Helpful Information

Student Services Hours of Operation

Access your Student E-mail Account, WebAdvisor and E-learning

Washington State uses this email system to communicate with students about registration, financial aid, and payment. Once your admissions application has been processed, students will receive an e-mail account. To access the e-mail account, please visit http://my.wscc.edu. Once logged in, you can access your e-mail by clicking on the "Webmail" tab.

MyWSCC also allows access to WebAdvisor and E-learning courses.

For additional technical assistance accessing the e-mail account, students should call the Help Desk at 740-374-8716, ext. 1182, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit them at A&S 253.

Purchase Books and Course Materials

You can purchase books and additional course materials at the campus bookstore. For additional information, please call 740-568-1907, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit the bookstore site.

If you are using financial aid to purchase your books, the bookstore marks special dates each term by which you must have your books charged.

Disability Services

Applicants with disabilities who would like assistance can contact the Office of Disability Services in the Learning Center of the Arts and Science Building. You can also learn more by visiting the Disability Services site.

Career Services

Career Services offers the College Central Network (CCN) as a resource for job and résumé posting, along with other information for employers and prospective employees. For more information, please visit the Career Services site.

Residency Information

Residency information obtained from the application for admission (more than the current address) will be used to determine residency for tuition purposes. Please refer to the Washington State catalog for a comprehensive description of residency related to the fees that are assessed by Washington State. To see if you qualify for in-state tuition as a non-Ohio resident, please visit the Reciprocity site.

Have Questions or Need Further Assistance?

Please visit Student Services, Main Building, First Floor.

FAQ About Washington State