Waycross College

Infobox University
name = Waycross College


established = September, 1976
president = David Palmer
type = Community college
city = Waycross
state = Georgia
country = USA
undergrad = 989 cite web|url=http://www.usg.edu/research/students/enroll/fy2008/fall07.pdf |title=Semester Enrollment Report |accessdate=2007-12-23 |date=2007-11-12 |format=PDF |work=Office of Research and Policy Analysis |publisher=University System of Georgia ]
staff = 74
campus = 150 acres (.607 km²)
mascot = Swamp Fox
colors = Burgundy and Gray color box|redcolor box|gray
website= [http://www.waycross.edu/ www.waycross.edu]

Waycross College, a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia, exists to provide programs of higher education for citizens of the immediate and surrounding communities. The College's philosophy is to provide opportunities for those who need special preparation for regular college-level courses, while giving well-prepared students immediate access to transfer courses that can be applied toward advanced study appropriate to their academic goals.

Waycross College attempts to provide a wide range of enjoyable and satisfying experiences calculated to contribute to one's intellectual objectives and personal interests and aptitudes. Concerts, recitals, special lectures, independent study, meaningful physical activities, club activities, social events, cultural exhibits, and intercollegiate athletics are provided on a regular basis.

Historically, the establishment of a University System two-year college in the Ware County-Waycross area was originally approved by the Board of Regents in December, 1970. A site for the College was approved by the Board in February, 1973. A bond issue was approved in May, 1973. An official name, Waycross Junior College, was approved by the Board of Regents in January, 1975. Waycross Junior College opened for classes in September, 1976. In June, 1987, the official name was changed to Waycross College.

Waycross College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate’s degrees. [ [http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/webmemlist.pdf COC Accredited Colleges & Universities]

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