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Central Wyoming College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Central Wyoming College is a comprehensive community college located in Riverton near the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers in Fremont County. While the main campus is located in Riverton, CWC has off-campus sites in Jackson, Lander, Thermopolis, Dubois and the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation. The college also delivers college coursework nationwide via a variety of distance delivery methods.
• Founded in 1966 by a county-wide vote, CWC is one of Wyoming's seven public two-year community colleges. The college offers a wide variety of programs and services to students, businesses and community members of all ages. The college has credentials and associate degrees in career-technical (applied) programs specifically for students looking to immediately enter the job market and numerous academic transfer programs for students planning to continue on for bachelor and advanced degrees.
• The college offersv Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, as well as advanced degrees available from regional universities on CWC campus.
• The college's main campus is made up of modern buildings and facilities, which include a library and Food Court constructed in 1994 and a new student residence hall completed in 2002. Most of the campus was remodeled during the 1994 construction project and every nook and cranny was wired to establish a robust computer network. The college also owns a Field Station in the Sinks Canyon south of Lander and a Main Street center in Lander.
• The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Lady Rustlers Fall In Final 4 (Riverton Radio)
  posted on March 9, 2010 at 02:14:59 am
  The season for the Central Wyoming College Lady Rustlers came to an end Monday night.
• CWC Ladies To Final Four Of Region IX, WATCH Online (Riverton Radio)
  posted on March 8, 2010 at 02:15:01 pm
  The Central Wyoming College ladies have made it to the final four out of the sixteen team field at the region IX tournament in Sterling, Colorado.
• College officials address issues on Chit Chat (Riverton Radio)
  posted on February 26, 2010 at 09:44:23 pm
  CWC vice-presidents Jay Nielson of Administrative Services and John Wood of Academic Services talked about room and board rate hikes, building projects and budget changes.
• 4A/3A Basketball Roundup (Casper Star-Tribune)
  posted on February 26, 2010 at 08:12:28 am
  BOYS BASKETBALL
• College tuition stays same, living expenses go up (Riverton Radio)
  posted on February 25, 2010 at 06:59:23 pm
  Students planning to go to Central Wyoming College in Riverton next fall may have to save a bit more money than planned. Room and board rates are going up a couple hundred dollars per semester.

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