About Whatcom Community College
Whatcom Community College is a public community college in Bellingham, Washington, serving students in Whatcom County and the surrounding region. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer-focused coursework in a campus setting in northwest Washington.
The college provides a range of academic and career-oriented programs, with a strong emphasis on university transfer preparation, workforce training, and student support services. Community colleges like Whatcom typically serve students seeking to begin a bachelor's degree, gain job-ready skills, or complete continuing education goals.
- Public community college serving Bellingham and the surrounding region
- Transfer-focused options for students planning to continue to a four-year institution
- Career and technical pathways alongside academic associate degrees
- Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Student support services designed for a community college environment