SPSCC's main campus is located in Olympia, and a second campus is in nearby Lacey. SPSCC offers two-year technical degrees, transfer degrees, noncredit community education classes, pre-college courses and general education classes. Students can earn an associate degree in arts, science, biology, elementary education, pre-nursing, applied science, general studies and business. Numerous community education classes include health and wellness, nonprofit leadership and information technology. Pre-college options include English as a second language education, a GED program, and Washington state's running start program for high school students wanting to earn college credits. Student activities include intramural sports, such as volleyball, and a sexual education awareness group.
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road Southwest
Olympia, WA 98512
360-754-7711
spscc.edu
TCC is about a half-hour commute from Olympia. TCC offers a two-year general university transfer program, professional and technical programs, and a high school jump start program. TCC's average class size is about 20 students. Associate degrees and certifications are offered in health justice and human services, administration of law and justice, diagnostic medical sonography, EMT, nursing, paralegal, medical transcriptionist and more. A large athletic department includes men's and women's intramural sports teams. Other student activities include the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and an active theater department. Career services are available to help students find work after studying at TCC.
Tacoma Community College
6501 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98466
253-566-5000
tacomacc.edu
Green River is about an hour commute from Olympia. It is a two-year college that offers degrees and certificates in academic and technical programs. Certificate and associate programs include administrative assistance, art, dance, languages, journalism, medical office assistance, welding and many more. Courses for continuing education and developmental education are also offered. Situated on 180 acres of land in Auburn, Green River also offers on-campus housing for students. The school features a gap year program and a high school completion program as well. Student activities include a performance arts group, an Asian student union, a student-run radio station and a dance club in addition to intramural sports.
Green River Community College
1414 Griffin Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
253-288-3400
greenriver.edu