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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
A GRAB BAG OF MUSIC AND SONGS - WCJC choir and band will present sole performance of the semester
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wharton County Junior College Band member Sara Gonzales of East Bernard dons a special face covering while rehearsing for the upcoming "A Grab Bag of Music and Songs" concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov.
October 26, 2020
SPECIAL GUEST - U.S. Rep. Cloud visits WCJC's Johnson Health Occupations Center
Oct. 20, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S.
October 20, 2020
PINKED OUT FOR CANCER - WCJC Senior Citizens Program observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Program staff took time out of their busy schedules recently to “pink out” in recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons and the color pink in general are often used as a...
October 14, 2020
WCJC FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2020
WHARTON, TEXAS – Needville High School graduate Jesus Ortiz wants to be an engineer. Thanks to The Wharton County Junior College Foundation, he is well on his way to achieving that goal. The foundation recently awarded $4,000 scholarships to Ortiz an...
October 2, 2020
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR FORT BEND COUNTY
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR FORT BEND COUNTY .
October 1, 2020
STRONGER THAN BEFORE - WCJC adapts to new normal in the midst of COVID-19
Sept. 22, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wharton County Junior College student Isaac Zepeda of Bay City dons a face covering while working on an assignment on the Wharton campus.
September 22, 2020
INSTALLMENT PLAN - WCJC assists students with tuition installment options
Aug. 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHARTON, TEXAS – Wharton County Junior College is offering a tuition installment plan to help students pay for their education. Although the college routinely offers installment options, this fall WCJC is...
September 3, 2020