Co-Admission with Lower Columbia College (LCC)

Complete a bachelor's degree in Southwest Washington.

Students interested in being pre-admitted to WSU Vancouver for a future term as well as being admitted for a current term at Clark or LCC should complete the co-admission application. Co-admission may be granted in two ways:

  • Track A: Students with fewer than 60 quarter (40 semester) credits of transferable coursework may be co-admitted as a transfer student to WSU Vancouver while continuing studies at Clark College or Lower Columbia College.
  • Track B: Students who meet WSU's freshman admission criteria can be granted co-admission at the beginning of their freshman year.

How Does Co-Admission Work?

  • Co-admitted students receive advising from their community college (Clark or LCC) as well as WSU Vancouver advisors and faculty.
  • Once a student successfully completes community college prerequisite courses in a program of study with the required GPA, transfer will be guaranteed into the specified program at WSU Vancouver assuming continuation of state resources.
    Please note: Some departments have additional processes that applicants must successfully complete to be officially admitted. Prospective students should contact department advisors for clarification on program requirements for admission.
  • Requirements for a program of study will not change for eight* years once a student has been granted co-admission.
  • Students may enroll in classes at WSU Vancouver while completing community college coursework for an associate degree.
    Please note: Some WSU Vancouver degree programs require junior standing (i.e. completion of 90 quarter transferable credits) and required prerequisites before enrollment in WSU classes. Some programs may also have schedules and start dates that do not follow the traditional university time frame for transfer students. Check with the WSU Vancouver Office of Admissions for details.

* Provided that external factors such as accreditation or certification requirements do not change.

Why Begin at Lower Columbia College?

Many top graduates choose to start college at community colleges. It's the smart thing to do! LCC students not only save money, but they enjoy small class sizes and the opportunity to get to know and work directly with their professors, who not only teach but serve as academic and club advisors.

The College's new Honors Program offers motivated students the opportunity to get even more from their college experience. The LCC Foundation awards more than $200,000 in scholarships every year to top students and to those who simply need help paying for college.

LCC computer labs feature up-to-date computer technology and software, and the college also offers free tutoring in nearly every subject. Champion sports teams, clubs and special events round out the college experience.

Students can complete lower-division work for nearly 40 majors, including most WSU Vancouver bachelor's programs. LCC has three associate's degree options for completing lower-division coursework toward your WSU Vancouver bachelor's degree:

  1. Associate in Arts DTA—A general transfer degree which satisfies lower-division General Education Requirements.
  2. Associate in Arts and Sciences degree—A program-specific degree designed to parallel first and second-year coursework in specific WSU Vancouver majors.
  3. Associate in Sciences-Transfer—Natural sciences, computer science and engineering majors concentrate on completing their program prerequisites.

Why Washington State University Vancouver?

Located on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is the only public research university in Southwest Washington. Students learn in small classroom settings, with state-of-the-art facilities, while benefitting from over 100 years of institutional research and a reputation for academic excellence. Students have a unique opportunity to converseface-to-face with nationally recognized, Ph.D. faculty.

Baccalaureate degree programs currently offered at WSU Vancouver include:

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Digital Technology & Culture
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Humanities*
  • Human Development
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Public Affairs
  • Social Sciences*

* These degrees offer specialized areas of study in a variety of fields including criminal justice, history, human resource management, political science, sociology, and women's studies.

Significant Savings

Students save money by living at home. Equally important, students can continue working at their present job to pay college costs and to take advantage of career contacts they have already made in the community.

As a co-admitted student, you can enjoy the special activities provided on both campuses—entertainment, guest lectures and social events. Students can also make use of recreation and fitness facilities.

Type Four-years Tuition* Room & Board*
Clark College & WSU Vancouver $17,438.50 $0
Lower Columbia College & WSU Vancouver $17,362 $0
In-state Public University $20,000 $26,000
Private University $80,000 $26,000

* Estimated costs based on 2005-2006 rates.

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