Description
Peninsula College
Peninsula College
Features
Peninsula College is a government-accredited two-year community college with a quiet and homely environment, serving as a stepping stone to many four-year colleges for many local students. Peninsula College offers a variety of different professional and technical courses to complete and award certificates in one or two years, such as radiology and massage therapies and other popular courses to help students gain a skill. In addition, Peninsula College emphasizes humanities and science transfer (university) courses using small class teaching so that professors can identify students as often as possible. In addition, nursing, information technology, business management and environmental science are all popular subjects in disciplines. Most notably, the university has a partnership with Western Washington University, education, business management (accounting or management) and environmental sciences and is awarded a diploma directly from Peninsula College.
The Basics
| Setting | 2.5 hours from Seattle, 2 hours from Victoria BC Canada |
| School Type | USA Community College |
| Tuition | Approx. US$10,800 |
| Housing | Homestay |
| School Website | http://pencol.edu |
| State | Washington |
| Nearest City | Victoria BC, Canada |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
| Admission Requirement | 16 years old and over |
| Academic Calendar | Summer, Fall, Spring |
| Level Offered | Associate degree, High School Completion |
| Enrollment | Approx. 3,800 students |
| International Students | Approx. 2.8% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Map | Map link |
Transfer records
Washington: Washington State University, Western Washington University
Other States: University of Illinois, University of Michigan, Indiana University, University of Texas, University of Minnesota, Brigham Young University
Campus facilities
Campus Security: Late-night traffic / escort services, 24-hour emergency dispatch
Student Services: Personal / Counseling, Women’s Center
Peninsula College has a full range of facilities including a library, canteen, writing laboratory, teaching center, computer room, fitness center, free internet access and over 1000 computers for students to use. Student support services, including airport transfer, free counseling, academic counseling, transfer to university counseling. After-school activities include travel, outdoor activities, sports and multiple campus clubs.
Courses
Peninsula College will work with the Washington Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) on their associate’s degree education requirements and will be able to meet other four-year colleges.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Accounting, Business Administration and Management, Management Science, Office Management, Computer And Information, Sciences And Support Services, Engineering Technologies / Technicians, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical, Electronic and Communications etc.
School life profile
Sports: basketball, soccer, softball
School sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, skiing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
Inter-school sports: basketball, soccer, softball
Activity: Student newspaper
Other information
Located in Port Angels, Washington, Peninsula College is a scenic area with many nature’s pristine scenery, just 2.5 hours drive from Seattle and 2 hours to Victoria, Canada. Small state of Washington State, come here to study will make people feel relaxed and happy, mood suddenly widened a lot. The area is also home to beautiful nature such as national parks, temperate rain forests, rugged coastal beaches, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, glaciers and wildlife reserves. Local cultural activities include: Museums, art centers and other tourist attractions, hiking, skiing, white water rafting, seaside activities and other outdoor activities, shopping and leisure can go shopping, concerts, concerts, opera, professional sports competitions and theme parks.
Secondary school to complete the course
Students over the age of 16 may apply to enter the High School Completion Program if they do not intend to take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in Hong Kong. They may also study at ESL before English.
Students over the age of 16 may apply to enter the High School Completion Program if they do not intend to take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in Hong Kong. They may also study at ESL before English.