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Public Disclosure, Consumer Information & Records Index

As a student or potential student, you have the right to know information regarding Whatcom Community College. 

The following includes WCC's Records Index (scroll down) and a list of available consumer information required by State and Federal regulations and where to find it:

Non-Discrimination & Title IX

Executive Director for Human Resources
KayCee Johnson
Location: Laidlaw Center 235
Email: kjohnson@whatcom.edu
Phone: 360.383.3400

Accreditation

Assessment and Institutional Research
Phone: 360.383.3302

Review our Accreditation webpage
Complaints about WCC's compliance with accreditation requirements

Athlete Completion Report & Transfer Rates

Office of Student Life & Athletics
Location: Syre Student Center 208
Phone: 360.383.3006

Athletics

Equity in Athletics Report
Office of Student Life & Athletics
Location: Syre Student Center 208
Phone: 360.383.3006

Bookstore Textbook Information & Pricing

Bookstore
Location: Syre Student Center 101
Phone: 360.383.3435

Campus Map, Directions & Parking

Campus map & directions
Facilities & Operations
Location: Auxiliary Services Building 115
Phone: 360.383.3390

Campus Security & Safety Report

Campus Safety & Security
Location: Laidlaw Center 103
Phone: 360.383.3446
Emergency info & campus safety

Community Resources

Whatcom community resources brochure

Complaints Information

Complaint process 

Constitution Day

Held on or around Sept. 17, in recognition of Constitution Day, the WCC library will showcase two displays: one that contains print and media resources, a bibliography, posters and bookmarks on "The Constitution and the First Amendment." The other focuses on Banned Books and the First Amendment.

Copyright Infringement and Computer Use Rules

Location: Laidlaw Center 205
Phone: 360.383.3070

Directory

Academic department, building, service & staff directories

Disability Support

Access & Disability Services
Location: Laidlaw Center 134
Phone: 360.383.3139

Drug & Alcohol Prevention

Counseling Services
Location: Laidlaw Center 134
Phone: 360.383.3139

Environmental

Facilities & Operations
Location: Auxiliary Services Building 115
Phone: 360.383.3390

Family Education Rights & Privacy Act

Policy 3030
Enrollment Services
Location: Orca Central in Heiner
Phone: 360.383.3030

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
Location: Laidlaw Center 135
Phone: 360.383.3010

Financial Statements (audited)

Business Office
Location: Business Office, Laidlaw Center 141
Phone: 360.383.3360

Programs Leading to Professional Licensure

Programs Leading to Professional Licensure

Revenue and Tuition Statutory Disclosure Statements

General Educational Development (GED)

Testing Center
Location: Learning Commons 370
Phone: 360.383.3052

Graduation, Retention & Transfer Rates

Institutional Research
Assessment & Institutional Research Office
Phone: 360.383.3302

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF)

Whatcom Community College received Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency grants for postsecondary education from the Department of Education.
Funding awarded through:
  • Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES or HEERF I);
  • Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA or HEERF II); and
  • American Rescue Plan Act (ARP or HEERF III).

Quarterly budget and expenditure reporting under HEERF, sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3):

Annual HEERF Reports

Student aid portion:

  1. Whatcom Community College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
  2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: $6,661,288
  3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission: $5,505,953 as of April 8th, 2022
  4. The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: An estimated 4,100 students.
  5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: as of April 8th, 2,758 students
  6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1): In order to promptly respond to the large number of requests received for support, applicants are awarded up to $750 depending on the size of their request, current credit load, and available funds.
  7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Instructions, guidance and answers to frequently asked questions are posted and regularly updated on our emergency and stimulus funding webpage: Whatcom.edu/EmergencyFunds. 

Incident Reporting

Incident reporting 
Please call 911 if an immediate emergency situation exists.

Institutional Master Plan

Institutional Master Plan

IT Accessibility Coordinator

Ward Naf
Phone: 360.383.3430
Non-accessible technology plan per WA OCIO Policy 188

Judicial Affairs

Student Conduct
Office of Community Standards
Phone: 360.383.3078

Legal Disclaimer

Whatcom Community College has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information throughout its website and publications. However, the College reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the College assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Changes may apply to prospective and current students. Nothing contained in this website shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. We encourage users to contact the College or appropriate office to obtain current information.

Limitation of Liability

The College's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the College for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Peer College Comparisons

Peer College Comparisons
Assessment and Institutional Research
Phone: 360.383.3302

Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice
Enrollment Services
Location: Orca Central in Heiner
Phone: 360.383.3030

Public Records Requests

Public Records Officer
Rafeeka Kloke
Email: rkloke@whatcom.edu
Phone: 360.383.3338

Records Index

The college does not possess 1) records issued before July 1, 1990 for which the college maintained an index, 2) declaratory orders, or interpretive statements. Any final orders in the college's records would occur in student conduct cases and are therefore exempt from disclosure under FERPA, 20 U.S.C. 1232g. Policy statements for the college can be found here:

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Policy 620
Office of Community Standards
Phone: 360.383.3078

Title IV Student Disbursements

Riew our third-party service contract for refund management

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Voter Registration Information

Information and forms
Office of Student Life
Location: Syre Student Center 208
Phone: 360.383.3110
An official ballot drop box is located on campus outside the Auxiliary Services Building.

Whistleblowers

Complete information and procedures for the disclosure and investigation of improper governmental action can be found on the State Auditor's website Washington State Whistleblower Program.