Transitional Studies
Welcome toTransitional Studies AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Transitional Studies and High School Programs department provides a variety of options for students who would like to improve their English language skills, earn their high school diploma or GED, or develop essential skills in reading, writing, math, and technology for employment or college-level coursework.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
English Language Acquisition (formerly ESL) provides English language classes to non-native-English-speaking immigrants, refugees, and citizens.
There are morning and evening ELA programs. Tuition is $25 per quarter, and classes are taught in-person.
Students will advance their English language skills in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Technology
- Computer Literacy
To get started, contact the Transitional Studies Program Coordinator:
Rosa Zaragoza
Email: rosa.zaragoza@wwcc.edu
Office Number: 509.524.4808
Schedule an Appointment
GED Test
The GED—short for General Educational Development—is a series of tests that measure the knowledge and skills expected from a high school graduate. Earning your GED credential is an alternative to completing a traditional high school diploma, and it is recognized by employers, colleges, and training programs across the United States.
To register, pay for, and schedule your GED tests, click here.
Registration is required a minimum of 24 hours prior to the testing date/time you want to schedule. Cancellations must be made with Pearson VUE, here, 24 hours in advance or examinees/students will not be reimbursed for a missed test.
The new GED® test series has 4 content areas:
- Reasoning through Language Arts
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Science
- Social Studies
For more information about GED testing, contact the WWCC Testing Center at 509.527.4267.
GED Preparation Classes
Transitional Studies and High School Programs also offers GED preparation classes in either English or Spanish to help you prepare to take a GED content-area test.
For questions or to start the enrollment process, contact the Transitional Studies Program Coordinator:
Rosa Zaragoza
Email: rosa.zaragoza@wwcc.edu
Office Number: 509.524.4808
Schedule an Appointment
HIGH SCHOOL PLUS (HS+)
Adult High School Completion is a competency-based high school diploma program designed for adult learners (18 and older). Adult High School Completion encourages lifelong learning and prepares students to transition into I-BEST or other college programs to further training and education or to acquire family-wage jobs.
Adult High School Completion Program Highlights
- Earn a Washington State High School Diploma
- Access financial aid, college, and careers
- $25/quarter tuition rate
Students Receive:
- One-on-one advising
- Career education, goal planning, and support
- Financial/aid college scholarship information
To get started, contact a Navigator:
Walla Walla Campus
Kendra Coffeen
Office Number: 509.527.4637
Email: kendra.coffeen@wwcc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
Clarkston Campus
Marci Nixon
Office Number: 509.751.4078
Email: marci.nixon@wwcc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
OPEN DOORS
Open Doors is a youth reengagement program for students ages 16-21 who are credit deficient and not expected to graduate on time. Open Doors partners with local school districts to provide educational opportunities that are outside of the traditional high school system.
Open Doors Students have the ability to earn a:
- High School Diploma
- Professional/technical degree or certificate
- Associate Degree
We currently partner with:
- Walla Walla Public Schools
- College Place Public Schools
- Dayton School District
- Prescott School District
Students who are interested in Open Doors must first speak with their high school counselor and be referred to WWCC’s Open Doors program.
For more information, contact the Open Doors Navigator:
Kendra Coffeen
Office Number: 509.527.4637
Email: kendra.coffeen@wwcc.edu
Schedule an Appointment