Public Disclosure & Consumer Information

As a student or potential student, you have the right to know information regarding Whatcom Community College. The following is a list of available consumer information required by State and Federal regulations and where to find it:

Affirmative action, non-discrimination & Title IX
Gender equality - RCW 28B.110.070
Harassment - Policy 615 and 730
Executive Director for Human Resources
KayCee Johnson
Laidlaw Center 235
Email: kjohnson@whatcom.edu
360.383.3400

Accreditation
Assessment & Accreditation
Assessment and Institutional Research
360.383.3302

Athlete completion report & transfer rates
Office of Student Life & Athletics
Syre Student Center 208
360.383.3006

Athletics
Equity in Athletics Report
Office of Student Life & Athletics
Syre Student Center 208
360.383.3006

Bookstore textbook information & pricing
Bookstore
Syre Student Center 101
360.383.3435

Campus map, directions & parking
Campus map & directions
Facilities & Operations
Auxiliary Services Building 115
360.383.3390

Campus security & safety report
Emergency info & campus safety
Campus Safety & Security
Laidlaw Center 103
360.383.3446

Community resources

Whatcom community resources

Complaints information
Complaint process

Constitution day
Held on or around Sept. 17, in recognition of Constitution Day, the WCC library will showcase two displays: one that contains print and media resources, a bibliography, posters and bookmarks on "The Constitution and the First Amendment." The other focuses on Banned Books and the First Amendment.

Copyright infringement and computer use rules
Copyright information
Computer use policy
Policy 495
Laidlaw Center 205
360.383.3070

Directory
Academic department, building, service & staff directories

Disability support
Access & Disability Services
Laidlaw Center 134
360.383.3139

Drug & alcohol prevention
Alcohol and Controlled Substances Information (PDF)
Policies
I-502 AAG Memo
Counseling Services
Laidlaw Center 134
360.383.3139

Environmental
Storm water management plan
Storm water training and inspection maintenance log
Storm water copy of record
Facilities & Operations
Auxiliary Services Building 115
360.383.3390

Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
Policy 3030
Records & Registration Office
Laidlaw Center 102
360.383.3030

Financial aid
Financial Aid Office
Laidlaw Center 135
360.383.3010

Financial statements (audited)
FY2019 audited financial statements
FY2018 audited financial statements
FY2017 audited financial statements
FY2016 audited financial statements
FY2015 audited financial statements
Business Office
Laidlaw Center 141
360.383.3360

Revenue and Tuition Statutory Disclosure Statements
Community and Technical Colleges - Sources and use of revenue (FY 2023) [PDF]
Community and Technical Colleges - Sources and use of revenue (FY 2022) [PDF]
Community and Technical Colleges - Sources and use of revenue (FY 2021) [PDF]

General educational development (GED)
Testing Center
Learning Commons 370
360.383.3052

Graduation, retention & transfer rates
Institutional Research
Entry & Enrollment Office
Laidlaw Center 102
360.383.3030

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF)
Whatcom Community College received Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency grants for postsecondary education from the Department of Education. Funding awarded through:

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES or HEERF I);
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA or HEERF II); and
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP or HEERF III).

Quarterly budget and expenditure reporting under HEERF, sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3):

Annual HEERF Reports

Student aid portion:

Whatcom Community College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: $6,661,288
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission: $5,505,953 as of April 8th, 2022
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: An estimated 4,100 students.
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs: as of April 8th, 2,758 students
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1): In order to promptly respond to the large number of requests received for support, applicants are awarded up to $750 depending on the size of their request, current credit load, and available funds.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Instructions, guidance and answers to frequently asked questions are posted and regularly updated on our emergency and stimulus funding webpage: Whatcom.edu/EmergencyFunds .

Incident reporting

Please call 911 if an immediate emergency situation exists.

Institutional Master Plan

IT Accessibility Coordinator
Ward Naf
360.383.3430
Non-accessible technology plan per WA OCIO Policy 188

Judicial affairs
Student Conduct
Office of Community Standards
tthayer@whatcom.edu
360.383.3073

Legal disclaimer
Whatcom Community College has made reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information throughout its website and publications. However, the College reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the College assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Changes may apply to prospective and current students. Nothing contained in this website shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. We encourage users to contact the College or appropriate office to obtain current information.

Limitation of liability
The College's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the College for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Privacy notice
Privacy Notice
Records & Registration Office
Laidlaw Center 102
360.383.3030

Public records requests
Policies
Public Records Officer
rkloke@whatcom.edu
360.383.3338

Submit a public records request

Commercial Purpose Declaration Form

Student rights & responsibilities
Policy 620
Office of Community Standards
360.383.3073

Title IV Student Disbursements
To view our third-party service contract for refund management click here.

Tuition & fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Tuition & fees
Net price calculator
HB 1795 disclosure 2020
HB 1795 disclosure 2019

Voter registration information
Information and forms
Office of Student Life
Syre Student Center 208
360.383.3110
An official ballot drop box is located on campus outside the Auxiliary Services Building.

Whistleblowers
Complete information and procedures for the disclosure and investigation of improper governmental action can be found on the State Auditor's website Washington State Whistleblower Program.