About Us: White Mountains Community College

About Us

We are White Mountains Community College, a comprehensive community college, and we are on the move! With the main campus in Berlin and an academic center in Littleton, each location of our College has its own unique window on the beauty of the White Mountains landscape.

WMCC is accredited by NEASC, affordable and accessible, and our credits transfer to many colleges and universities.

Helping students succeed is what we're all about. Whether you are a recent high school graduate preparing for the workforce or planning to transfer to a four year college or university, or an adult learner looking to upgrade skills or start a new career path, we have what you need to be successful.

Academic Calendar	Academic Centers	Accreditation	College Advisory Committee
Directions	History	Mission	Nondiscrimination Policy
President's Message		System Board of Trustees

President's Message

Welcome to White Mountains Community College. As your Community College providing quality education in the North Country since 1966, we are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and colleges as a comprehensive community college. Our main campus is located in Berlin, and we have an academic center in Littleton which offers credit courses that you can take advantage of to further your career choices. We are your affordable education option to advancing your skills.

We offer 18 associate degrees and 24 non-degree credentials that include certificates and training programs. All of these can help you get directly into the next job in your career. Quality, accessibility, and customer satisfaction are the cornerstones of our student-centered learning environment. Take advantage of the expertise of our caring faculty and staff whose goal is to ensure you approach the academic world with confidence. Your academic success is our business! We also offer non-credit courses and workshops to keep you current in professional development and we offer many personal enrichment workshops just for fun!

Believing in a "student centered" approach, the college offers an array of student services including financial aid, tutoring, advising, counseling and job placement.

Our transfer agreement with the University System of New Hampshire assures that your credits in the Liberal Arts program with a grade of "C" or higher will transfer to the University of New Hampshire, Keene State College, Plymouth State University and Granite State College. Numerous transfer articulation agreements also exist with numerous four-year colleges and universities throughout New England, providing families the opportunity to save thousands of dollars.

Please take full advantage of the exciting educational atmosphere which has been created just for you! We look forward to meeting you and working with you to achieve your educational goals. Stop by our campus to tour our new student center, as well as recently completed renovations to our classrooms and lab spaces.

Katharine Eneguess, President

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Academic Calendar

Littleton Academic Center

The college is currently offering courses at the Littleton Learning Center, 646 Union Street, Littleton. This center offers increased access to quality postsecondary education to the residents of these areas. The Littleton office not only provides local access and assistance in college admissions procedures, academic advising and support, and financial aid information, but also provide a direct link with the college in Berlin.

Many courses, including basic skills and general education courses, as well as some certificate and degree options, are available. Classes are held during evening hours and at other times of the day, and it is possible to complete a number of associate degree and certificate programs through the Littleton center. The Littleton Academic Center also acts as a vital link with the local business community for economic development in the area.

Littleton Academic Center
646 Union Street
Suite 300
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1326
Fax: (603) 444-0981
Point of Contact: Melanie Collins, Littleton Program Coordinator: mcollins@ccsnh.edu
For Berlin Campus: (603) 752-1113
Toll Free 1-800-445-4525
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Academic Calendar	Academic Centers	Accreditation	College Advisory Committee
Directions	History	Mission	Nondiscrimination Policy
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Accreditation

White Mountains Community College (Formerly New Hampshire Community College-Berlin) is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the college. Individuals may also contact:

Commission of Institutions of Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
209 Burlington Road
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433
(781) 271-0022
E-Mail: cihe@neasc.org

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Directions to Main Campus in Berlin

From the north (Colebrook area):
Take Rt. 26 east into the town of Errol. Take Rt. 16 south and follow to Berlin. The college is located on the left, approximately one mile south of the Nansen Wayside Area.

From the south:
Take I-93 north to Exit 35. Proceed north on Rt. 3 to Rt. 115 north. Follow Rt. 115 to Rt. 2 east. Follow Rt. 2 into Gorham. At the intersection of Rt. 2 and Rt.16, turn left onto Rt. 16 north. Follow Rt 16 into the city of Berlin (approximately six miles). The college is located on Rt 16, three miles north of downtown Berlin, on the right.

From the east (Maine):
Follow Rt. 2 west into Gorham. At the intersection of Rt. 2 and Rt. 16, continue straight on Rt. 16 north into the city of Berlin (approximately six miles). The college is located on Rt. 16, three miles north of downtown Berlin, on the right.

From the west (Littleton area):
Take Rt. 116 east into Whitefield, then continue to Jefferson. In the town of Jefferson, turn right onto Rt. 2 east. Follow Rt. 2 into Gorham. At the intersection of Rt. 2 and Rt. 16, turn left onto Rt. 16 north. Follow Rt 16 into the city of Berlin (approximately six miles). The college is located on Rt 16, three miles north of downtown Berlin, on the right.

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History of WMCC

College Twitchell House White Mountains Community College is northernmost of all the state's community colleges. The college was established in 1966 on the site of one of the first homesteads in Berlin. Since 1966, the college has grown in depth and size. Major expansions have increased the main college building to 87,500 square feet of modern classrooms and labs. The Twitchell House accommodates the Office of Community and Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, and the President's Office. The college's child care center is housed in a cozy setting nestled among the trees. The college has also expanded offsite to Conway and Littleton. Computers play a significant role in classroom and lab instruction and are prominent in every curriculum. Most classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards to enhance the learning process.

As the college grows, plans are underway for new courses, new buildings, and a wider variety of options for learners. The basic philosophy remains to provide North Country residents with a first-rate, two-year college education. Our graduates are well prepared, whether headed to the job market, or to four-year institutions to further their education.

Mission

WMCC Mission Statement

The White Mountains Community College provides high quality academic, technical, and professional higher education services, preparing students to be educationally and professionally positioned to meet personal goals and the needs of business, industry, and the community.

Community College System of NH Mission Statement

The Community College System of New Hampshire will provide comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education and services that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities.

Nondiscrimination Policy

White Mountains Community College does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions and educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or marital status. This statement is a reflection of the mission of the Community College System of New Hampshire and White Mountains Community College and refers to, but is not limited to, the provisions of the following laws: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1967 (ADEA); Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; NH Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Inquiries regarding discrimination may be directed to Bethany Dowse at White Mountains Community College, (603) 752-1113, x 3034, or Phil Slocum at White Mountains Community College, (603) 752-1113 x 3091 or to Sara A. Sawyer, Director of Human Resources for the Community College System of NH, 26 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-6300. Inquiries may also be directed to the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region I, 33 Arch Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491, (617) 289-0111, FAX: (617) 289-0150, TDD (877) 521-2172, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov; the NH Commission for Human Rights, 2 Chennell Drive, Concord, NH 03301, (603) 271-2767, FAX: 603-271-6339; and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, JFK Federal Building, 475 Government Center, Room 475, Boston, MA 02203, (617) 565-3200 or 1-800-669-4000, FAX: 617-565-3196, TTY: 617-565-3204 or 1-800-669-6820.
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