Become a Westmoreland Student
Applying to Westmoreland is the first step in your Ambitious journey. Whether you are applying to a degree program, 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. Then you will select the application that best suits your journey. Each application is easy to complete and once you save your application and hit "submit" you are on your way. It's that easy!
If you are interested in our Police Academy program, click here for the Police Academy page. If you are interested in the Nurse Aide program, click here for the Nurse Aide page. If you have selected one of our degree, diploma or certificate credit programs, please follow the easy steps below.
If you are a Visiting College Student, click here for the Visiting College page as the requirements are different.
Application Steps for Degree, Diploma or Certificate Credit Programs
Step 1 - Apply to Westmoreland
The first step is to complete the creation of an account in CONEX ED, our Application provider. Click here to create your account. Click on the ORANGE circle labeled VISITOR/POTENTIAL Student. After you complete the account set-up, you will be emailed an Authentication Email. Complete the authentication of your account. THEN return to this webpage and click on the FREE online application link below to complete you application. If you do not return to this page, you will not be able to get to the application.
After you have created an account and authenticated your account set-up, click on this link to complete the FREE online application for admission. All applications take 24 hours to process. Also, note that the health professions programs require an additional application found at MyWestmoreland (access given to MyWestmoreland after submitting our Westmoreland application).
We recommend you meet with an admissions representative to review information about your desired academic program, the admission process, available scholarships and other helpful onboarding information. To schedule an appointment with one of our admissions representatives, please call our Information Center at 724-925-4000.
Step 2 - Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
Begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Westmoreland's school code is 010176. See our Financial Aid page for additional information.
Each year alumni, friends, community members and corporate partners give funds to the Westmoreland County Community College Educational Foundation to provide scholarships for students. Any new or returning, credential-seeking student is eligible to apply for foundation scholarships.
Step 3 - Obtain Official Transcripts & Test Scores
Have your high school transcript sent to Westmoreland. If you are transferring credits from another college, have official transcripts sent to us. If applicable, send GED scores, SAT or ACT scores to Westmoreland. Transcripts can be emailed to: transcriptsFREEWESTMORELAND or mailed to us:
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
**transcripts@westmoreland.edu can only be used for transcripts. Any transcript questions can be sent to infocenterFREEWESTMORELAND
If you are a homeschool student, we will need the following (these documents can be sent to transcriptsFREEWESTMORELAND:
- diploma, signed by your home school evaluator
- twelfth grade evaluation, signed by the same evaluator
- final transcript
Step 4 - Meet With Your Pathways Advisor
Once you have completed steps 1-3, you can contact Placement at placementtestingFREEWESTMORELAND or 724 925-6893 to set up your math placement and advisor appointment.
To learn more about your Education Planning Session, click here.
Campus Tours
Take a tour! We try our best to provide group tours of the main campus (in Youngwood) on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Please call the Information Center at 724-925-4000 to inquire about upcoming tour dates/times and to reserve your spot to see our beautiful campus.
Upcoming Events
Come to one of our open houses, discovery days, financial aid workshops and more.