Student and Alumni Spotlight
The small campus has its advantages. My instructors are actually here. I can talk to them like real people, and it's just nice having a campus where you can know everybody, instead of just being some random student in the corner of 200 people. Travis Tuttle
Student
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Why Choose PWSC?
Quality Education
PWSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities through the University of Alaska Anchorage and offers a variety of associate degrees and occupational endorsement certificates in high-demand industries. PWSC offers the advantages of a small college with many of the benefits of a larger university. Our students benefit from individualized attention from staff and faculty.
Epic Location
PWSC’s main campus is located in Valdez, Alaska. The main campus and its extension sites in Cordova and Copper Basin are set amidst some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history. Our location offers students access to ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and activities.
Affordable Tuition
PWSC does not charge out-of-state tuition making it an affordable option for not only Alaskans, but any student seeking higher education. PWSC offers resources to help you finance your education. Loans, grants, and scholarships are some of the financial aid options.
Tight-knit Community
Valdez is not only stunningly beautiful, but also a tight knit and safe community. While we are located in rural Alaska, our town is uniquely walkable. Our apartment style student housing is located in the center of town, giving students access to all that our town has to offer.
Free tuition for any Alaskan high school student!
Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is offering free tuition and housing to any Alaska high-school student who enrolls in any PWSC course. Students can pursue occupational endorsement certificates (OECs), work towards an associate or bachelor’s degree, or take dual-credit courses.
Free tuition and housing for students in the Natural Resource Technician and Marine Natural Resource Technician Occupational Endorsement Certificate programs
And there’s still time for interested learners to apply!
Student spotlight: Monica Pearson student in the marine services program
For Pearson, mechanical engineering had always been interesting, and she found the marine services technology program intriguing.
