SEE YOURSELF HERE: SNYDER, TEXAS

Western Texas College is celebrating over 50 years of student success in Snyder! We are a community college focused on the success of our students. Earning an Associate of Arts degree, an Associate of Science degree or an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree at WTC will provide you with college credit that will transfer to a university. Receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree or one of the many certificates we offer will give you the hands-on training needed to be competitive in today’s job market. Western Texas College has a state-of-the-art Fitness Center that includes an indoor track. The WTC Coliseum hosts our basketball and nationally renowned rodeo teams; we have top-notch baseball and softball fields, and a soccer complex for our nationally ranked soccer teams.

TRANSFER: GOING PLACES?

If you plan to transfer to a 4-year public university in Texas, the Core Curriculum is your passport to success.

Here’s why:

All students who earn a 4-year degree from a Texas public university must complete a similar group of classes that make up the Core Curriculum. State rules guarantee that core classes successfully completed at Western Texas College will be accepted at any public university in Texas. You can complete the core classes at WTC for a fraction of the cost of a university and know that every course will contribute to your bachelor’s degree. WTC’s counselors and advisors will work carefully with you to develop a complete degree plan that includes both your community college and four-year courses for a seamless path to your bachelor’s degree.

OUR PARTNERS: WE'VE GOT CONNECTIONS.

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FINANCIAL AID: HERE TO HELP YOU FIND A WAY.

The Financial Aid Office at Western Texas College is here to serve those wishing to further their education. Types of aid include:

• Federal Pell Grant and other types of grants

• Scholarships

• Federal Work Study

• Student Loans

Here’s how you apply:

1. See the Western Texas College Catalog for detailed information regarding the various financial aid programs.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines your eligibility for federal funding, including Pell grants, federal work study, and loans.

3. Complete any other necessary paperwork for scholarship applications or sponsoring agency forms and submit the paperwork to the appropriate agency.

4. Complete the WTC Financial Aid Application available online.

Please note that your file is not complete until we receive all necessary information.

ACADEMICS: WHAT TO STUDY.

CAREER & TECHNICAL: GET EDUCATED. GET WORKING.

Receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree or one of our 1 - year certificates gives you the hands-on training needed to be competitive in today’s job market.

• Criminal Justice

• Early Childhood Education

• Electrical Lineworker

• Farm and Ranch Management

• Medical Assistant

• Petroleum Technology

• Sports Turf Management

• Truck Driving Owner/Operator

• Welding

OUR COST: HOW YOU CAN SAVE!

Annual College Cost 2024-2025

(Texas Resident, taking 15 semester hours, for two semesters)

*consumerfinance.gov

CHECKLIST: GOT IT ALL?

ALL these items must be received in our office before you can register for classes. Please send these items to:

Western Texas College
Attn: Admissions
6200 College Ave., Snyder, TX 79549
Fax: 325-574-6524
Email: admissions@wtc.edu

Application for admission.

The application must be filled out completely. Don’t forget to sign it! Questions? Contact the admissions office.

An Official High School Transcript or copy of GED.

Your high school transcript or GED must show a date of graduation and class rank. Texas high school transcripts must show exit level testing scores. (If you are a college student with more than 20 hours, then you can skip this one.)

Meningitis Vaccine.

All students under 22 must submit proof of the Meningitis Vaccine or booster to the Admissions office. Students planning to live on campus must also submit verification of immunizations.

Official College Transcript(s).

An official transcript from ALL colleges you have previously attended is required. The student is responsible for making these transcript requests. Transcripts may be submitted electronically via the “SPEEDE” transcript system.

TSI Assessment.

All degree seeking students are required to take the TSI Assessment prior to registering for classes. Students with previous college coursework may be EXEMPT. Questions? Contact the counseling office.

An online checklist with links can be found online.

CONTACTS: LOOKING FOR US?

ATHLETICS: #gowesterners

Western Texas College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes at the Division I level of the Western Junior College Athletic Association. WTC also enjoys great success in the rodeo arena while competing for national championships under the oversight of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). In addition, WTC has a state-of-the art Fitness Center with an indoor track. If you are interested in trying out for one of our athletic programs, please be sure to contact the appropriate coach by visiting wtcathletics.com.

STUDENT LIFE: COLLEGE ISN'T JUST ABOUT THE BOOKS.

Student Activities

Student Activities promote a sense of community and campus involvement, while serving to enhance the social, intellectual, and developmental growth of students as individuals or as members of organizations. By engaging students in collaborative, co-curricular efforts. Student Activities nurture citizenship, leadership, and community that advances the development of students through campus life enrichment.

Student Activities Board

The Student Activities Board (SAB) collaborates with the Office of Student Activities in developing and implementing well-rounded activities scheduled for the student body. SAB programs seek to reach students on a cultural, educational, and social level, bringing new experiences and opportunities to campus.

Student Organizations

• Agriculture Club

• Art Club

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America)

• National Society of Leadership and Success

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

• PLANET (Professional Landcare Network)

• Student Government Association

DORMS: YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

Western Texas College provides beautiful and spacious housing facilities. Two separate forms of housing are available including Glover Hall and Clinton Hall.

Dorm rooms are on a first-come, first-serve basis with out-of-district freshman receiving priority.

How to Reserve Campus Housing:

1. Fill out a contract. You can find it on the website at wtc.edu/housing

2. Submit the $250 housing deposit required before move-in day.

3. Send a copy of your medical insurance card.

SNYDER, TX: YOUR COMMUNITY

Snyder sits in the heart of West Texas with the major cities of Abilene, Lubbock and Midland just a short jaunt down the highway. Named for William Henry Snyder, the town started from humble beginnings as a trading post for buffalo hunters. Today, Snyder boasts an oil and industrial-based economy in addition to many amenities found in most small cities across Texas. Snyder hosts several major family-oriented events and festivals during the year that visitors, residents, and students of all ages can enjoy.