MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Enrollment is now open for summer and fall quarter classes at Skagit Valley College. Summer quarter begins July 7, and students can register for fall quarter classes throughout the summer as they plan for the academic year ahead. Fall quarter begins Sept. 22.
Whether starting college for the first time, returning to complete a degree, or preparing for a new career, SVC offers affordable, high-quality educational opportunities across its four campuses and centers: Mount Vernon, Whidbey Island, San Juan Center, and the Marine Technology Center in Anacortes.
Students can save money by studying close to home while completing prerequisites, earning transfer degrees, or training for careers in one of SVC’s workforce education programs. Opportunities range from allied health and advanced manufacturing to computer science, culinary arts, marine technology, and data management and analytics.
High school students can also get a head start on college through through SVC’s Running Start program. Eligible students can earn college credits while completing high school requirements, reducing the cost of higher education and exploring academic and career pathways before graduation.
In addition to Running Start, SVC offers a variety of dual credit programs, community education classes, and basic education for adults options, including English Language Acquisition, GED preparation, and high school completion.
Students interested in advancing their education can also pursue one of SVC’s bachelor’s degrees. Bachelor’s programs include Advanced Manufacturing and Design, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Conservation, Healthcare Management, and Management, providing accessible pathways to high-demand careers throughout the region. SVC will be launching it’s RN to BSN program winter quarter 2027.
To support new students, SVC offers information and application sessions designed to simplify the enrollment process and help applicants understand their next steps. Sessions are held Mondays from 3:30–5:30 p.m. in Lewis Hall on the Mount Vernon campus and Tuesdays from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Oak Hall, Room 227 on the Whidbey Island campus. No appointment is necessary, and one-on-one assistance with an outreach specialist is also available.
As Skagit Valley College celebrates its Centennial Year, the college continues its century-long commitment to expanding educational access and creating opportunities for students to achieve their goals and strengthen their communities.
For more information about getting started at SVC, visit skagit.edu/future-students or contact the outreach office at outreach@skagit.edu. Prospective students may also call the Mount Vernon campus at 360.416.7700, Whidbey Island campus at 360.679.6656, San Juan Center at 360.378.3220, and the Marine Technology Center at 360.766.6282.
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