Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College (WNC) is a public college with its main campus in Carson City, Nevada and additional campuses in Fallon and Minden. There are also WNC instruction centers in Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Smith Valley and Yerington, as well as degree programs in five correctional institutions. The college offers a number of different associate degrees, certificate programs and a bachelor of technology degree.

Western Nevada College
Former name
Western Nevada Community College (1971–2007)
TypePublic
Established1971 (1971)
Parent institution
Nevada System of Higher Education
PresidentVincent R. Solis
Location
Carson City (Main campus), Fallon, and Minden
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United States
ColorsBlue and Yellow
         
MascotWildcats
Websitewww.wnc.edu

Prior to July 2007, WNC was known as Western Nevada Community College. The name change was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents in recognition of WNC's ability to grant niche four-year degrees. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.



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