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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:

• CWC TRUSTEES WILL BE ASKED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TAX (Riverton Radio)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:59:33 pm
  Central Wyoming College trustees will be asked to consider endorsing a statewide sales tax to support the community college system.
• Hopson keys Idaho upset - Sat, 14 Nov 2009 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:06:59 am
  Mac Hopson scored eight of his 16 points in the last 6 minutes Friday as Idaho beat Utah 94-87 in Salt Lake City, bringing the Vandals their first win over the Utes in 71 years. Plagued by foul trouble, Hopson re-entered the game with the score tied and engineered a 13-6 run to end the game.
• Success for Trapper volleyball (Powell Tribune)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 04:34:39 pm
  11_10_09/nwcvballSophomore outside hitter Rebekah DePesa reacts with a shout as Northwest College secured a place in Saturday’s Region IX North championship match with a Friday night victory over No. 12 Casper. The Trappers earned their first regional title since 2001 over the weekend and are awaiting the release of the official national tournament bracket to see who they face on Nov. 19 in ...
• Central drops to Casper College, still alive in double-elim bracket (Riverton Radio)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:29:59 am
  The region 9 volleyball tournament is still rollin' on at Central Wyoming College and play continues thru Saturday.
• CWC musicians present a Holiday Festival of Carols (PitchEngine)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 05:00:15 pm
  CWC musicians present a Holiday Festival of Carols The Central Wyoming College Collegiate Chorale, Handbell Choir, and the vocal jazz ensemble JAZZMAGIC present two holiday concerts Sunday, December 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, located off of North Broadway in Riverton.The Festival of Carols concerts are free but tickets are required because of the churchs limited...

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