Winter quarter enrollment opens at Skagit Valley College

(MOUNT VERNON)— Enrollment for Skagit Valley College’s winter quarter classes is now open. Winter quarter begins Jan. 6, marking an excellent time for new and returning students to take the next step in their education across SVC’s four campuses and centers: Mount Vernon, Whidbey Island, San Juan Center, and the Marine Technology Center in Anacortes.

SVC offers affordable, high-quality educational opportunities for students beginning their college journey or preparing for a career change. Students can save money by studying close to home while completing prerequisites, earning transfer degrees, or training for careers in one of 22 workforce programs, including data management and analytics, culinary arts, and allied health education, according to a news release from SVC.

High school students can also take advantage of college opportunities through SVC’s Running Start program. Running Start pays for eligible students to earn up to 21 college credit while completing high school requirements, helping families reduce the cost of higher education and giving students a head start on academic and career pathways.

SVC will host several upcoming Running Start Information Sessions, including in-person sessions on Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Center, room C-172 on the Mount Vernon campus and Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Oak Hall, room 223 on the Whidbey Island campus. A Spanish Running Start information session will be offered virtually on Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. on Zoom. The sessions include a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. Additional session dates, including in-person and virtual options, can be found on the SVC
website.