Washtenaw Community College — Local services in Ann Arbor Charter Township

I called WCC and attended for 3 semesters. Failed my first class because I didn’t know the difference between on- line and virtual classes. Financial aid denied me and reconnect was going to force me to take 2 classes or four total in a year. I have ADHD and bipolar two disorder. It was either the welcome center or the student advisor office that told me that ADHD was just a medical diagnosis and not a disability. I am a mom of three and a grandmother of a toddler.I have been out of school for over 15 years. I am by no means stupid or unteachable. I am great at what I do and am raising well adjusted tiny humans with an awareness of mental health treatment and general accountability. The schools online program send a message that it is doable for everybody and tailored to fit one’s schedule. I have done drop in tutoring I have called the helpdesk I’ve called every number possible for help. I have spoken to financial aid, I have spoken to success coaches, as well as a counselor affiliated with the schoolMy GPA drop below 2.0 and now I can’t afford to go to school. I was in the paralegal program and I can by no means, not understand the material but I struggle so much with the homework and the amount of things you’re expected to know upon entry into this community college. This school has destroyed hope for my future and nobody seems to know what anyone else is doing. The only reason I passed one class is because Professor Lindsey took the time to show me the things I needed to know. Two other instructors, Refused to even go over the homework in virtual classes. They think because it’s in the schedule they shouldn’t have to talk about it in class. Instructors should talk about anything that makes work unclear to students!! Refusal to go over homework by instructors is the biggest thing that caused my struggle in this institution. If you are a mom or a person with day-to-day responsibilities… think twice and get as much info as you can before entering the school. WCC is not tailored for the working person or the single mother. Best of luck to anyone that invests their future in...

Apologies for any triteness. Democracy runs well w an educated populace. A few hallmarks of a Democracy are; Quality of Life, Education, Freedoms and the Civil Rights of All. Universal Healthcare, Access, Education and Trades training, why not? If we are able to pay one man millions of dollars, then why not provide for millions of people? How often does corporate welfare, “trickle down” and subsidies to huge corporations translate into savings? Educated, critically thinking humans are one goal and Community Colleges are gateways and answers to improving and increasing Democratic values. How naive, ignorant and misinformed I was as a young adult, to snub and look down on Community Colleges. As the decades passed and the Grace of wisdom was given to me, I began to realize the value of CC. Mistakes made can be the process in which we grow and improve, if those mistakes don’t kill you. Thus, Washtenaw Community College is packed full of the possibilities of enhancing the potentialities, aptitudes and visions, just as any institution of higher learning should be. The key: Higher Learning. Do not disparage the “in-district” resident’s ability to pay $95 a credit hour. Of course, the Big 10, Ivy League and others are prestigious and wonders to behold. Yet talent is talent and at times it all comes out in the wash. We are all in the mosaic of life. An accommodating student center, the Legendary Morris Lawrence w the Auditorium’s name in his honor and the music program still going strong. WCC offers countless resources, references and an ability to improve your life plan. A new career pathway, a hobby, a skill, a language- don’t break an arm or a leg, go into an easy transition, by becoming a WCC student and hold...

Horrible experience as a prospective guest student!!!!

Recently, I went to Washtenaw Community College to register for a class as a guest student. I have one specific class left to take to complete my transfer from community college to Eastern Michigan University. In order to enroll in classes at Eastern Michigan University in fall 2018, I need to complete this one class during spring/summer 2018. Terry was unavailable for a meeting because she was waiting for an interviewee to come into the office. She advised me to leave all of my paperwork, including my transcripts, with the front desk receptionist and that the paperwork would be processed within 24 to 48 hours at which time I could register for my class. I waited 48 hours and attempted to register but was still unable to. I called Terry and she said that they didn't have any of my paperwork because the receptionist lost it and that it was too late for me to register for the class. I requested an exception because the loss of my paperwork wasn't my fault and she said that they would not make an exception. I appealed this decision to the Dean and she agreed that they would not make an exception for me.

You do not want to attend this college. They are unprofessional and won't even make an effort to do the right thing when they make a mistake. As a transfer student, there are specific requirements that I must satisfy and due to their negligence, I will not be able to transfer to Eastern Michigan University in fall 2018 as I have been planning to do for a couple of years now. Attending college is stressful enough without having to worry about the administrative staff acting so carelessly and derailing...