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Veterans Day 2025 - Campus Closure

Clark College will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

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Do you want to start a new career, improve your skills, or earn a college degree? Whatever your journey and wherever your destination, Clark College is a great place to get started.
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High schoolers, press "fast forward" on your education through this Washington State program that allows you to attend college classes and earn college credit, tuition-free, while you're still in high school. It's a great way to save money and time on your college degree.

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Areas of Study

Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical

Do you like to work with your hands? Do you enjoy tinkering and exploring the inner working of things? Clark College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical area of study takes you out of the classroom and into shop environments that simulate real-world work settings.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Today’s fast-paced business and office environments need people who are able to adapt to new technology, work with a variety of people, and understand the marketplace. Clark College’s Business and Entrepreneurship programs give students the skills to work as administrative assistants, managers, or even to run their own companies.

Creative and Communication Arts

Whether your creative interests involve designing, communicating, performing, or producing, you’ll find a home in our Creative and Communication Arts area of study. Clark College offers various programs to explore your creativity and express your artistic voice and vision.

Health Care and Biosciences

Pursue your passion for helping others through Clark College’s Health Care and Biosciences programs. As the home to one of the oldest and most respected nursing programs in the region, Clark has an established reputation as a premier trainer of health care professionals. don’t stop there—our programs prepare you for a range of settings, including ...

Public Service, Society, and Education

Do you feel called to serve those around you? Do you want to make an impact on the world? At Clark College, you can explore human behavior, culture, and social issues while preparing yourself for a career in education or public service. This area of study is for students who are committed to changing lives and making a difference in the world.

Science, Technology, and Engineering

Are you a curious, analytical problem-solver who likes to explore how things work? You’d be at home in the Science, Technology, and Engineering area of study, where students gain hands-on, real-world experience—doing everything from studying microbes to designing rockets to trouble-shooting computer networks.

Pre-College (Transitional Studies)

Clark College's Transitional Studies team helps students prepare for college-level classes and higher wage jobs. Our programs can get you ready for college or the workplace in as little as one quarter.

Dates and Events

Nov
11
No Classes, Campus Closed (Veterans Day Holiday)
Nov
12
Winter 2026 and/or Spring 2026 Registration BEGINS for Degree Seeking Students
Virtual
Nov
12
The Washington Council Fall Transfer Fair
Gaiser Hall 150 - Student Center
Nov
12
Asian American Culture Club Meeting
Hanna Hall 107 - Classroom
Nov
12
VP of Student Affairs campus forum
Foster Hall 126 - Classroom Auditorium
Nov
13
Columbia Writers Series Presents Poet & Author Danez Smith
Gaiser Hall 213 - Ellis F. Dunn Community Room
Nov
13
Archer Gallery: tell ___ ‘hi’ from me: the work of self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon.
Penguin Union Building PUB 003 - Archer Gallery
Nov
13
VP of Student Affairs campus forum
Foster Hall 126 - Classroom Auditorium
Nov
14
Fall 2025 Last Day to Change Classes to Pass/No Pass
Nov
14
Fall 2025 Last Day to Change Variable Credit
Nov
14
10th Annual Fall Choral Festival
Penguin Union Building 0C1- Concourse Area Table 1, Penguin Union Building 0C2- Concourse Area Table 2, Penguin Union Building 0C3- Concourse Area Table 3, Penguin Union Building 257 - ASCC Conference Room, Penguin Union Building 258A - ASCC Conference…
Nov
14
ASCC Student Government Budget Meeting
Virtual

Apply for Scholarships

Each year, Clark College students receive more than $1 million in scholarships from our Foundation and other organizations. The application process takes time, so get started today.

Penguin Pantry

Having trouble studying because you're hungry? Penguin Pantry requests are open for the next distribution.

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