Washington County Community College

Washington County Community College ("WCCC"), founded in 1969, is located in Calais, a small city and rural community on the international border between the United States and New Brunswick, Canada. The college has modern classrooms, labs, and residential buildings situated on a hillside overlooking the St. Croix River, a tidal river. It is within walking distance of Calais, about a mile from the center of town and shopping. The college is located on a 400-acre campus of woods, fields, and outdoor adventures. Housing on campus is apartment-style with accommodations for up to 5 students per unit. Residential students are required to purchase a meal plan that provides one balanced dinner per day. A snack bar provides breakfast as well. Apartments have small kitchens for students who wish to prepare the remaining meals, and residential life staff provides cooking classes. St. Croix Hall house an auditorium for concerts, presentations, and other community activites as well as a gymnasium with basketball, volleyball, and a state of the art rock climbing wall. One of Maine's best snow mobile trails is located behind the residence halls, providing miles of outstanding winter recreation opportunities including snowshoeing and x-country skiing. the Outdoor Adventure Center located in the residential complex has a range of equipment available for student use, from kayaks to canoes and camping gear to mountain bikes for spring, summer and fall.