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Become a Westmoreland Student

Westmoreland StudentsApplying to Westmoreland is the first step in your journey. Whether you are applying to one of our degree programs, the Police Academy or other programs like Nurse Aide, it's easy to get started.

When you click on the application link, you will need to first set up an account. It takes no time at all. We recommend you meet with an admissions representative to review information about your desired academic program, the admission process, available scholarships and other helpful information.  To schedule an appointment with one of our admissions representatives, please call our Information Center at 724-925-4000. If you wish to skip this step, please follow the admissions steps below.

Please note that if you wish to apply to the Police Academy, the Nurse Aide program or are planning to attend Westmoreland as a Visiting College student, please review "Additional Application Options" below.

Application Steps for Degree, Diploma or Certificate Credit Programs

  • Email all transcripts, including courses taken through dual enrollment, early college, and AP exam scores, to: transcriptsFREEWESTMORELAND or mail to: WCCC Admissions Office, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
  • Go to westmoreland.edu and then click MyWestmoreland (The Student Portal)
  • Login with your school email address and password (These were provided to you in an email after you applied to the college)
  • Click on I am a Westmoreland Student
  • On the right hand side under Registration Services, click on Placement Testing
  • When asked for a password, type in Math123

ALEKS Placement Exception: 

The ALEKS math placement test is required for most students, but there are exceptions.  Students who have already earned an associate or bachelor's degree, or transfer students whose college transcripts validate satisfactory completion of prerequisite math coursework, may be excempt from the ALEKS math placement process.  

If you are transferring credits from another college, please make sure that process has been initiated and all required documents have been submitted.   

Completing these steps in advance will allow your Pathway Advisor to provide you with the most accurate and helpful guidance. 

Before meeting with a Pathway Advisor, please ensure that you have completed the following steps: 

  • Submitted your admissions application
  • Provided all official transcripts (high school and/or college)
  • Completed the ALEKS math placement assessment unless exempt (see exception above, under Step 3)
  • Though not mandatory, it is helpful to have your FSA ID completed https://studentaid.gov/.   Once you have your FSA ID, our Financial Aid team will then be able to assist you with the FAFSA application.
  • Contact registerFREEWESTMORELAND or call 724-925-6893 to make an appointment.

If you have taken any college courses while in high school (dual enrollment), you must also request those official college transcripts.  These can typically be ordered through the National Student Clearinghouse website. 

If you are a homeschool student, we will need the following (these documents can be sent to transcriptsFREEWESTMORELAND): 

  • Diploma, signed by your homeschool evaluator 
  • Grade 12 evaluation, signed by the same evaluator 
  • Final transcript