Admissions

Admission of Students

Eastern Wyoming College is an open enrollment institution that grants admission to four types of students (Board Policy 5.0):

• Degree or Certificate Seeking Students, including transfers from another college
• Non-degree Seeking Students
• High School Concurrent, Dual Enrollment, or Jump-start Students
• Non-Credit Students

General Admission Requirements

Minimum Age

An applicant must be at least seventeen (17) years of age to be admitted as a degree- or certificate-seeking or non-degree seeking undergraduate student.

Applicants under seventeen (17) years of age may be admitted only if they meet one (1) or more of the following criteria:

• Have earned a high school diploma; or
• Have completed a recognized high school equivalency credential (e.g., GED, HiSET, TASC); or
• Have completed secondary education through an approved home-school program in accordance with state law.

Parental/Guardian consent for Minors

Concurrent High School Applicants that will attend while still in high school must provide consent from a parent or legal guardian prior to registration. The consent form must acknowledge the student’s enrollment in postsecondary coursework.  The college reserves the right to require additional documentation to verify parental or legal guardian status.

Medical Requirement

Eastern Wyoming College strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of the individual student and the campus community in general. Although not required by EWC, it is strongly recommended that all students born after 1956 receive an MMR immunization. Some academic programs have specific medical requirements.

• Nursing: consult the EWC Nursing Admission Requirements in the EWC Nursing Student Handbook.
• Veterinary Technology/Veterinary Aide: Rabies Vaccination Requirement

Athletics Insurance Requirements

Eastern Wyoming College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the rules of this organization govern the eligibility of all student athletes competing in intercollegiate athletics. See the NJCAA Eligibility Requirements website for more information.

The Eastern Wyoming College Athletic Department requires all NJCAA student athletes to have proof of primary health insurance coverage.

Admission for Degree and Certificate Seeking Students

Application

To be considered for admission (new or transfer) to EWC, prospective students must complete and submit an Admissions Application for the semester they wish to start. 

High School Transcripts or Equivalency

Students enrolling in a Title IV eligible degree or certificate must also submit one of the following:

• Official Final High School Transcript. Students may be admitted with at least six (6) semesters of coursework showing on an unofficial transcript. However, EWC must receive an official final high school transcript before Title IV aid will be transmitted to the student’s account.
• Home School Transcript. Home schooled students must have completed a home-based educational program that meets the requirements of a basic education in the state it was completed.
• General Education Development (GED) credential
• High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)

All official, final transcripts or other documentation are required to be sent directly to the EWC Admissions office from the issuing institution.

Acceptance for Admission

Acceptance to the college does not guarantee admission to all majors. Specific programs may have prerequisites designed to facilitate successful completion. Enrollment in high demand programs may be based on special screening tools and/or “first-come, first-serve” registration. The right is reserved to deny admission to any applicant to certain programs, as per established and published procedures.

Test Scores

Some programs/courses require test scores. Test scores are not a requirement for Admission to EWC. If test scores are required in order to enroll in a program/course, EWC accepts ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores. These may be submitted directly from the applicant.

Notifications

Applicants will be notified when they have been accepted for admission to EWC and provided guidance regarding the next steps to follow in order to fully become a student.

Persons who have been denied admission will receive timely notification.

Denial of Admission, Continued Enrollment or Re-Enrollment

The College President may deny the admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment of:

• Any individual whose personal history and background indicates that his or her presence at the college would endanger the health, safety, welfare, or property of the college community or interfere with the orderly and effective performance of the college’s functions; and/or
• Any individual who has misrepresented their credentials or background.

Consult Board Policy 5.0.1 for more information.

Re-admission

Students who are not active at Eastern Wyoming College for two subsequent semesters (i.e. fall and spring) will be inactivated and must submit a new application for Admission and adhere to all admission requirements. Catalog requirements are determined by the catalog year in which a student is first admitted, provided the student either remains active or maintains continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in at least one credit-bearing course during a fall or spring semester each calendar year.

A student is considered active if enrolled in at least one credit-bearing course during a semester.

• Degree-seeking students who do not enroll at least once in two consecutive semesters (fall and spring) will be categorized as inactive.
• Inactive students must submit a new application for admission and adhere to the associated admissions requirement prior to returning.
• Continuous enrollment (for catalog retention purposes) is defined as enrollment in a least one course each academic year; inactive students returning after two semester will be placed under current catalog requirements.

Admission for Non-degree Seeking Students

Persons who wish to take courses for credit but are not working toward a degree or certificate from EWC must meet the General Admission Requirements and submit a Non-degree Seeking Application. No other documents are required. Non-degree Seeking students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid.

Admission for High School Concurrent, Dual Enrollment, or Jump-start Students

High school students in the EWC service area may take courses for college credit and may also earn high school credit. Students must meet the required course prerequisites to be eligible for admission.

Interested high school students must complete a special registration form which requires signed permission from parents or guardians and a high school official.

High school graduates who have completed coursework through this process and wish to enroll as a degree-seeking student after high school must complete the degree-seeking application and fulfill the requirements for admission.

Admission for Non-Credit Students

Students seeking to audit for-credit courses or those interested in the Commercial Driver’s License program should complete the non-degree seeking application. Those interested in Community Education courses should follow the procedure for enrolling in those courses.

Special Populations

International Students

Persons with citizenship outside of the United States of America and meet the general admission requirements may be admitted with the following additional requirements (Administrative Regulation 5.9.1):

• Demonstrate the necessary English language skills.

• Prove the financial ability to meet the costs of attendance.

• Provide documentation of an MMR immunization and a TB immunization, negative TB test, and/or TB Status prior to being admitted.

• Have, and show proof of, medical insurance at the time of application and during enrollment.

• Provide an official copy of a general document credential evaluation, completed through a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) accredited credentialing service, showing US high school diploma equivalency and an English translation of all supporting educational documents.

• Applicants with post-high school/college credits must provide a course-by-course level evaluation.

All application materials and correspondence must be in English.

Veteran Students

EWC welcomes veterans and assists them with planning their academic programs and with securing financial aid under the provisions of the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966, the War Orphans Educational Assistance Act of 1956, and the Disabled Veterans Act.

Residency

Requirements for in-state residency for tuition determination for Wyoming Community Colleges are established by the Wyoming Community College Commission. The following regulations govern the classification of students as a resident or non-resident for the purpose of tuition assessment at each of the seven Wyoming Community Colleges.

Residence Classification Policy

1. Individuals may be reclassified for the following term when facts indicate that a change in residency has occurred since the time of original residence classification or since their most recent appeal. Reclassification as an in-state student will not be applied retroactively to previous terms.
2. A student assigned a non-resident classification may submit a request for reclassification to the Registrar. The student must submit the request and accompanying documentation on or before the first day of classes. A decision will be rendered within 20 days of the first day of classes.
3. A student classified as a resident by one Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming will be considered a resident at all Wyoming Community Colleges.

Classification Procedures

1. Residence classification shall be initiated for each student at the time the application for admission is accepted.
2. The following students are considered non-residents:

a.  Individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents except as provided by C.2 or C.3 as follows.

b.  Individuals holding a valid Nonimmigrant status in the following categories: F-1 and F-2; H-3 and H-4; J-1; K-1; and J-2; M-1 and       M-2; Q-1; and R-2 visas except as provided by C.2 or C.3 as follows.

Residency

The following students are considered Wyoming residents (accompanying documents may be required):

1. A financial dependent or under the age of 24 with a parent, guardian, or spouse who lives in the State of Wyoming. (Provide most recent tax return for verification of dependent status. Additional documents may be required to show length of residency in Wyoming.)
2. A graduate of a Wyoming high school. (High school transcript or diploma may be required.)
3. A student who earned a high school equivalency in Wyoming and also qualifies for a Hathaway Scholarship. (Verification of Hathaway eligibility is required as well as completion of high school equivalency.)
4. An active member of the Wyoming National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces member stationed in Wyoming, or the dependent of one. (Provide military enlistment papers or transfer orders.)
5. A Wyoming resident who was temporarily absent from the State due to military service, attendance at an educational institution, or other type of documented temporary absence. (Provide military discharge (Form DD 214), institution transcript/certificate, etc., and proof of residency.)
6. A student who has been awarded resident tuition status at another Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming. (Submit documentation showing resident tuition status.)
7. The spouse or financial dependent of an individual who is a Wyoming resident pursuant to these Guidelines. (Provide a copy of marriage license and verification of spouse’s residency.)
8. A legal dependent under age 24 of a Wyoming community college graduate. (Provide graduate’s name, Wyoming Community College, graduation date, and verification of dependent status.)
9. Has a permanent home in Wyoming. To determine if a permanent Wyoming home has been established, a variety of factors are considered and no one factor determines residence status (see Wyoming Community Colleges Application for Residency Reclassification form for examples). Documentation must show six months continual presence in Wyoming.
10. A veteran or eligible individual, as described in 38. U.S.C. 3679 (c) (2), and is providing:
    1. A certificate or other evidence of the veteran’s or uniformed service members’ qualifying service of 90 days or more in the uniformed services of the United States.
    2. Other documented evidence as outlined on the Wyoming Community Colleges Application for Residency Reclassification form.

The Wyoming Community Colleges Application for Residency Reclassification form can be requested from the EWC Registrar’s Office.

Entrance Placement Testing

Prospective students must have an appropriate ACT or SAT score or take the ACCUPLACER placement exam(s) in Math, English, and Reading prior to registering for those classes requiring scores to aid in proper class placement and maximize academic success. Placement tests are administered in the EWC Academic Testing Center for a $20 initial fee. Placement exam results are valid for one year.

Students will be allowed to retest within a year of the original test date at no additional charge. Third and fourth retakes will be offered for a fee of $7.50 per test.

Please refer to the following course placement guides for additional information or click on the Course Placement Guide link. 

NOTE: All Next Generation ACCUPLACER Scores subject to change without notice.

*ENGL 1009 is a corequisite that allows a student to take ENGL 1010

*BIOL 1009 is a corequisite that allows a student to take BIOL 1010

* MATH 0950  Sections 1 - 3 placement to be determined by Advisor and/or Math Placement Coordinator (Section 0950_01 one credit hour, 0950_02 two credit hours, 0950_03 three credit hours).

** MATH 1009  and MATH 1409  are corequisites that allow a student to take MATH 1000  and MATH 1400 , respectively.

^ MATH 2200 requires MATH 1405 as a prerequisite.

^^PHYS 1310 requires MATH 2200 which may be taken concurrently.

¥ Readiness Assessment Exam (RAE): These exams are created by the EWC Math department to ensure students have the correct prerequisite knowledge needed to be successful in the course and are available in the Testing Center.

Semester Tuition and Fee Schedule

Tuition and fees are due in full by the first day of each semester. Payments can be made online through the MyEWC student portal, by mail, or in person at the Business Office. Payment plans are available from the Business Office for those students who qualify. Failure to pay tuition and fees may result in being administratively withdrawn from classes. Late payment fees may also apply. Students administratively withdrawn from classes for a delinquent balance are responsible for the entire balance owed. Students should be aware that unpaid/past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Should this occur, no corrections to the student’s account will be made by EWC. Tuition rates are subject to change without notice upon approval of the Wyoming Community College Commission. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change fees at any time.

Tuition Rates (2026-2027)

• In State: $112 per Credit Hour

• WUE: $168 per Credit Hour

• Out-of-State: $336 per Credit Hour

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rate is calculated at approximately 1½ times the in-state tuition rates. To qualify for the WUE rate, a student must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Pacific Island U.S. territories (American Samoa, Northern Marianas, and Guam), and free-standing states (Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau). Nebraska residents also qualify for WUE tuition rates.

The Out-of-State tuition rate for out-of-state residents (excluding WUE) and international residents is calculated at three times (3x) the in-state tuition rate.

On Campus Fees (Torrington/Douglas Campuses)

In addition to tuition costs each student will be charged a fee of $52 per credit hour, as follows:

• Student Activities: $8

• Instructional Support: $25

• Advising Fee: $8

• Technology: $11

Total Fees per Credit Hour (Torrington & Douglas Campuses): $52

Outreach Fees (Chugwater, Glendo, Glenrock, Hulett, Lusk, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Sundance, Wheatland, and Upton)

In addition to tuition costs each student will be charged a fee of $19 per credit hour, as follows:

• Outreach Support: $8

• Advising Fee: $8

• Technology: $11

Total Fees per Credit Hour (Outreach): $27

2026-2027 Tuition and Fees

NOTE: Students pay either on-campus or outreach use fees depending upon their primary home location, but not both. On-campus includes Torrington and Douglas campuses and applies to face-to-face and online classes.

For enrollment in more than 15 credits, multiply the total number of enrolled credits for the term by appropriate tuition/fee charges (e.g. in-state) rate listed for the 1 credit line.

Senior Citizens

Senior citizens who are at least 60 years of age and are residents of Wyoming shall be allowed to enroll without tuition charges in any or all credit courses sponsored by EWC. They are expected to pay for all books and incidental charges for classes in which they enroll, including fees (Board Policy 5.4).

Tuition/Fee Refunds

Students who have complied with established policies and procedures may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees for credit courses which they officially drop. No refunds will be processed for students who do not officially drop courses through the student registration portal. (Administrative Regulation 5.2.1).

• Refunds will be processed within a reasonable period. Any money owed to EWC will be withheld before any refunds are made.

• Extenuating circumstances in reference to a refund may be considered by following the student grievance process as defined in the Student Handbook.

Below are the 2026-2027 Semester refund tables for tuition and fees for courses of different lengths that are offered at EWC. 

* Refund table dates are based on courses starting on the start dates listed for each term.  For courses that do not start on the first day of the term, the 1 - 3 weeks, 4 - 8 weeks, and 9 -12 weeks refund time-frames will begin on the Monday of the week a course begins and end on the corresponding Fridays, following the same 5 day, 12 day, and 26 day patterns respectively for the fall/spring semesters.

For students who have received scholarships, grants, or state aid, all or a portion of the refund may be returned to the funding source.

For students with federal financial aid, please refer to the Financial Aid section.

Semester Housing and Meal Plan Schedule

Residence halls and flexible cafeteria meal plans are available on the Torrington campus, providing students with on-campus housing, on-campus parking, scheduled meals, and the ability to build friendships with their classmates. Semi-private rooms with suites up to four student roommates are available, and private rooms may be available at an additional cost, in two different residence halls.

Housing and meal plan fees are due in full by the first day of each semester. Payments can be made online through the MyEWC student portal, by mail, or in person at the Business Office. Payment plans are available from the Business Office for those students who qualify. Late payment fees may also apply. Students administratively withdrawn from EWC for a delinquent balance are responsible for the entire balance owed. Students should be aware that unpaid/past due accounts may be turned over to a collection agency. Should this occur, no corrections to the student’s account will be made by EWC.

Residence Hall Fees, per Semester (2026-2027)

The above listed fees are subject to revision each year. In addition, there is a refundable housing security deposit of $150 required with each housing application. The housing security deposit is refundable if there is no room damage and the student complies with all check-out procedures. Please contact the Director of Residence Life for more information at 307-532-8336.

Meal Plans (per semester)

The cafeteria offers 19 meals a week: three meals a day Monday-Friday plus two meals each day Saturday-Sunday. All meal plan options are provided at $2,300 per semester for 2026-2027.

Meal Plans each semester include three options:

• Option 1:  19 cafeteria meals a week (three meals a day on Monday-Friday plus two meals each day on Saturday-Sunday)
• Option 2:  Any 14 cafeteria meals a week plus $145 Munch Money
• Option 3:  Any 10 cafeteria meals a week plus $335 Munch Money

All students in residence halls MUST participate in a meal plan; off-campus students MAY participate in a meal plan or may purchase meals individually.  Munch Money can be used in the Student Center.  All meal plans and Munch Money are per semester and do not carry over from one semester to the next.Residence Hall Refunds

Residence Hall & Meal Plan Refunds

If an on-campus resident withdraws from college or moves out of on-campus housing before the start of the semester or within the first twelve (12) calendar days of the start of the semester, they shall forfeit 100% of the housing security deposit. Students moving out of college housing after twelve (12) calendar days from the beginning of the semester shall forfeit 100% of the housing and meal plan charge assessment but will receive 100% of the housing security deposit if they officially check out of their room with a Housing Staff member (i.e., NO HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN REFUNDS after twelve (12) days). Students moving off campus may request to remain on their meal plan. If, before midterm, there are circumstances clearly beyond the student’s control, an appeal regarding a refund may be made by submitting a written statement to the Director of Residence Life explaining why an exception should be made. No refunds will be made to students who do not officially withdraw or whose misconduct results in suspension/dismissal from on-campus housing and/or suspension/dismissal from the College. Please refer to the Residence Life Handbook for additional Residence Life information.

* If working with a Housing Staff member to officially checkout of the room.

2026 - 2027 Cost of Attendance (Budget based on estimated 2026-2027 costs)

The two tables below provide an estimate of the average annual cost of attendance for a full-time student. One table is for those living on the Torrington campus, the other is for those living off-campus. The tuition and fees are based on a 15-credit hour semester. Estimated Cost of Attendance figures for financial aid budgets and awarding may differ from these figures.

* Some programs have course fees that directly affect the total estimated cost per year, and some years are different from others.

** Students attending at the Douglas Campus may experience higher costs for housing.

Textbooks / Course Materials

EWC has partnered with Follett to provide a special textbook purchasing program.  Lancer All Access is an all-inclusive course materials program that provides Eastern Wyoming College students with access to all required textbooks and resources including digital and physical materials. Follett works with the campus store to ensure all required digital materials appear in the student’s Canvas and all required physical materials are prepared for pickup by the first day of class - as applicable. All students are automatically enrolled in the program at a flat rate of $300 for full-time enrollment (or $25 per credit hour), and students who are not interested in the material savings can opt out of the program each term with no penalty. Students who opt out of the program are responsible for finding and purchasing their own required materials.  More information can be found at Lancer All Access Program. 

Other Fees

These fees are subject to change without notice.

*The graduation fee is mandatory for all students regardless of participation in the graduation ceremony. The fee will be assessed once the intent to graduate process is complete. Should a student fail to complete the required courses to graduate, the graduation fee is not refunded and will be reassessed in the semester the student plans to complete the requirements for graduation.