International Online Learning | Whatcom Community College

Whatcom Community College Online Classes - Learn from Anywhere in the World

Learn online on your own schedule, no plane ticket or visa required! Whatcom Community College’s online classes connect international students to a supportive network of instructors and services.

No standardized test score required.
Part-time or full-time options.
Affordable tuition – save on living costs.
Convenient asynchronous classes – any time zone works.
Access to tutoring, advising, workshops, orientation and more.

Take classes with students from around the world at an American college and earn credit toward your bachelor's degree. Whatcom’s dedicated staff will support you in meeting your goals no matter where you are in your journey to earning college credits.

Please note: Not all degrees can be completed fully online. Some classes are offered only in person or in a hybrid format (a mix of online and in-person learning).
Hybrid classes include on-campus requirements, so students must be in the U.S. to take these courses.

If you plan to study fully online from outside the United States, please contact international@whatcom.edu to confirm that your intended program can be completed remotely.

Apply today! No application fee or standardized test score required. You will be able to earn college credit anytime from anywhere.

Application deadlines for International Online Learning:

Fall 2025: August 22, 2025

Winter 2026: December 5, 2025

Spring 2026: March 6, 2026

What does an online class look like?

FAQs

Will there be an orientation for new students?

Yes! All orientation sessions except for the Introduction to Online Learning/Canvas will be conducted through Zoom. See Related Links for the dates and times of the orientation sessions and Zoom log-in information.

Introduction to Online Learning/Canvas
This session will be an overview of the Canvas platform; online classes will be conducted in Canvas. The session is primarily focused on navigating Canvas but will also provide tips for studying online as well as information about Whatcom CC.

Meet the International Programs staff
International Programs’ staff are excited to meet you via Zoom! Students are invited to hear answers to questions that may be helpful for all new students as they prepare for and begin their online classes at Whatcom CC. We will cover topics such as meeting with your advisor, paying tuition, purchasing books, and more.

Drop in meetings with International Student Advisors
Meet one-on-one with your advisor to ask specific questions about your classes and academic plans at WCC

Resources for academic success at Whatcom
Join this session for an overview of the resources available to support student success. We will have the directors of Library Services, Tutoring and Campus Activities speak to students about how to connect with the many campus resources available.

What kind of student support is available?

Online students will receive support throughout their studies from the International Programs team. Services include: admission support, orientation, class selection and registration, long-term academic planning, free tutoring, technology support, and more. Outstanding student support is a highlight of Whatcom's experience for international students, with staff and faculty who are committed to student success.

I'm not in the same time zone as Whatcom. How will I "attend" classes and lectures?

How do I get my books for the classes?

If I am having trouble with my classes, how do I get help?

All students are assigned an academic advisor. Reach out to your academic advisor with questions and concerns regarding your classes and academics.
A great place to find support is the Learning Center. Online tutors for math, English, and science classes are available to assist students with their classes. The Learning Center can also assist with matching students with a tutor for other subjects.
Students should email their instructors if they have questions. They want to help students succeed and welcome questions from students so they know how they can ensure their success.

Don’t wait to reach out to staff and faculty if you are having problems in classes.

How do I pay tuition?

Make Online Classes Part of Your U.S. Education

Enroll in university transferable classes from anywhere

Study in an American online classroom and earn credits towards your bachelor's degree from anywhere in the world.

Students from around the world can get started on their U.S. university education by enrolling in online classes at Whatcom Community College. Classes fulfill the first 2 years of a bachelor degree for colleges and universities across the country at an affordable tuition rate.

With Whatcom's flexible and supportive online program students can:

Enroll online from home, earn credit towards their degree, and arrive for classes on campus later.
Enroll concurrently at Whatcom and other U.S. colleges/universities, earning credit that will count toward a degree at institutions across the country.
Save thousands of dollars on tuition and living costs by enrolling at Whatcom Community College and earning transferable credit that is accepted at top universities.

Note: WCC graduates who earn an associates degree will also receive a Washington State high school diploma. For more information on the dual enrollment college-high school completion program, please click here.

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