A Learning College

SVC has a deep commitment to putting learning first and providing you with challenging and affordable educational opportunities through many delivery modes.

Affordability

We know you look for the best value. SVC is definitely an affordable option. Our tuition is lower than tuition at a four-year college or university, resulting in a real savings to you. If you find that you need financial assistance, scholarships, loans, and grants may be available to you. Find out more about Financial Aid online by clicking on the link.

Diverse Course & Program Options

• Transfer Degree student, you can take your first two years of college at SVC and then transfer to a four-year college or university as a junior. Our graduates who go on to college do as well or better than students who begin college at four-year schools.

• Or, if your goal is to re-tool or launch a new career, we offer Professional/Technical degrees and certificates in some of today's most in-demand fields: Nursing or Diesel Power Technology, to mention a few.

• If you've been away from college for some time, our advising staff can help make the transition less stressful.

• Our Basic Skills courses are designed to help you brush up on subjects like Math, English and Reading, or complete high school or get your GED.

• Of course, you are also welcome to take courses for personal enrichment.

• Learn in the classroom or online.

• We also offer English as a Second Language courses.

Exceptional Faculty/Small Class Size

At SVC, we keep class sizes small to allow personal interaction with your instructors and with other students. We believe communication, interaction and critical thinking are essential skills to your success at SVC. Faculty members at Skagit Valley College are dedicated to helping you achieve the well-rounded education and up-to-date skills that you expect. They bring their enthusiasm for learning into the classroom.

Quality Curriculum

If you want to challenge your mind, SVC is right for you! SVC is a national leader in teaching interdisciplinary classes. For example, you may study Theater Arts and Physics in a Learning Community or study English in a Linked course. These innovative courses link faculty from different departments and have earned high praise from SVC graduates.

Commitment to Diversity

Skagit Valley College believes that you are a unique individual and that you deserve an opportunity to learn and live in a positive environment. This guiding principle is an important cornerstone at SVC. Our goal is to foster values that promote open-mindedness, awareness, sensitivity, and respect for differences.