Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College is a one-of-a-kind
educational resource designed to deliver education that works!
Is The Eastern Way the right way for you?
- Do you want education that is flexible and offers practical ways to enjoy
its benefits?
- Do you want education to be affordable and fit into your busy life?
- Do you want education that can help you on the job or help you get a
better one?
- Do you want access to many options and programs to meet your
specific goals?
- Are you concerned about the costs and time required to commute to college?
- Are you more interested in staying close to home than going away to
college?
- Are you willing to explore new, practical, yet non-traditional methods of
education?
It's education that works for students, for business, for the area and for
the community. It's practical and affordable education that is built on a
vision, enhanced with values
and advances a state-mandated mission
of quality
education. It's education that connects the Eastern West Virginia counties
of Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton, and Tucker to a bright new world
of opportunity.
Eastern offers courses that lead to a choice of three associate degrees or a certificate
program. We offer unique and specialized Skill Set
certification programs designed to help you advance at work or advance
toward a degree. We also offer opportunities for full-time or part time
students of all ages. We have ways for students to take college courses
while still in high school. And we also offer continuing education and
personal development opportunities for all members of the community.
Even though our district covers 3,200 square miles, educational opportunities
can be delivered right to you r home town... even right to your home. Here
are some of the flexible choices we offer our students:
- Traditional Classes. Through our new facility in Moorefield,
we offer traditional classroom learning... plus a world of technology
connecting you to a myriad of other educational resources.
- Distance Learning. We have classes you can take right from
your home via the Internet, or PBS plus other distance learning methods.
- Access Centers. conveniently
located at eight sites throughout our district, these hi-tech centers
offer traditional classes as well as remote access to programs, lectures,
teachers, guidance counselors, student aid counselors and all the resources
you need to succeed. Each has an on-site advisor.
- Mobile Computer Training Center. This technologically unique resource delivers education-on-wheels to
workplaces throughout our district.
- One-on-one help. No matter which method of delivery, all
options provide you with access to one-on-one help from teachers, classmates,
counselors, advisors and other sources.
Did you know?
- Community Colleges are now first choice for students pursuing technical
and career-related degrees.
- 64% of all community college students attend part-time
- More than 80% of community college students also have full- or part-time
jobs
- 58% of all community college students are women
- On average, community college students earn $250,000 more in a lifetime
than high school graduates.
If you have any questions or you are ready to
fill out an application, please call 304-434-8000 or toll free at
1-877-982-2322.
