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READY TO PLAY - WCJC's athletic teams begin spring competition
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is gearing up for an active spring as all three of the college’s athletic teams are set to compete. The college currently offers baseball, rodeo and volleyball programs. Baseball is tradition...
February 11, 2021
WCJC SENIOR PROGRAM RECEIVES GIFTS
The WCJC Senior Citizens Program had a special holiday visit recently from the Wharton Pilots Club. Club members brought gift bags and a monetary donation for the benefit of the area's senior citizens.
December 17, 2020
WCJC BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS BEGIN TERMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wharton County Junior College Board of Trustees members Ann Hundl of El Campo, center, and Amy Rod of El Campo, right, were officially sworn in for new terms by Wharton County Judge Phillip Spenrath at WCJC’s Wharton cam...
December 2, 2020
PIONEER RESTART DEBT FORGIVENESS PROGRAM - WCJC students may qualify for waiver of outstanding debt
WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College students may be eligible to waive a portion of their outstanding debt thanks to the new Pioneer Restart Debt Forgiveness Program. Students owing $500 or less on their WCJC student account and who p...
November 24, 2020
WELCOME BACK - Scholarship aimed at helping students return to WCJC after pandemic
WHARTON, TEXAS – WCJC students who skipped the Fall 2020 semester due to hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for a $1,000 incentive to return to the classroom. WCJC’s Director of Financial Aid Leslie Kolojaco said some ...
November 24, 2020
SIGNING DAY - WCJC baseball players sign to play ball at Division 1 universities
For Immediate Release Two members of the Wharton County Junior College Pioneers Baseball Team recently signed to play Division 1 baseball next fall. Trey Valka, a right-handed pitcher from Spring, signed to play at Tulane University.
November 23, 2020
FINANCIAL SUPPORT - WCJC offers variety of scholarships and financial aid to help students cover costs
Wharton County Junior College is offering a host of financial aid opportunities for students, including scholarships and tuition discounts. Pictured, from left to right, are Rachel Cavazos, Financial Aid specialist; Leslie Kolojaco, WCJC's director o...
November 20, 2020
REACHING THE FINISH LINE - TRiO program helps WCJC students achieve academic goals
Nov. 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Since 2015, Wharton County Junior College's TRiO SSS program has helped 184 students graduate by providing a host of services.
November 16, 2020
WCJC ANNOUNCES WINTER MINI-TERM AND SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION
WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is open for Wharton County Junior College’s Winter Mini-Term and Spring 2021 semesters. WCJC is offering a Winter Mini-Term from Dec. 21 through Jan.
November 9, 2020
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER MINI-TERM AND SPRING 2020 NOW OPEN
WHARTON, TEXAS – Registration is now open for Wharton County Junior College’s 2019 Winter Mini-Term and Spring 2020 semester. Registration is open until Dec. 13 for the 2019 Winter Mini-Term, which begins on Dec.
November 1, 2020
SPECIAL CONDITION REQUEST - WCJC students may qualify for additional financial aid due to pandemic's effects
Oct. 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College students who have faced a reduction in household income due to the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for additional financial aid. By submitting a Financial Aid ...
October 29, 2020
A STAPLE IN THE COMMUNITY - WCJC Senior Citizens Program hosts BBQ fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program will host a barbecue dinner fundraiser for the benefit of the area’s senior citizens. The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
October 27, 2020