Kirkwood's Washington County Regional Center offers all the services of a community college, right in your backyard!
Complete a college degree with Liberal Arts and Science transfer courses, earn college credit while in high school through our industry-focused Career Academies, earn your high school equivalency diploma, learn English language skills, or simply take continuing education classes, and more!
No matter what you're looking for to improve your future, you can find it at the Washington County Regional Center.Â
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Kirkwood’s Washington County Regional Center features innovative programming provided through partnerships with several local high schools. The unique cooperation gets high school students hands-on career experience and transferrable college credit at NO COST to their families!
The Washington County Regional Center offers students the opportunity to participate in several different Career Academy programs. These Career Academy programs are designed to give students a jump start on their college career and explore for a possible career.
Career Academies are scheduled during morning and afternoon sessions. High school students spend about half of their day at the Regional Center and the other half back at their high school.
Talk to your high school guidance counselor to see the complete Career Academy schedule and to determine which session would work best with your schedule.
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- Morning Academies meet: Monday – Friday, 7:45 – 9:15 a.m.
- Morning Companion Courses meet: 9:40 – 10:35 a.m.
- Afternoon Academies meet: Monday – Friday, 1:20 – 2:50 p.m.
- Afternoon Companion Courses meet: Noon – 12:55 p.m.
Contact UsÂ
2192Â Lexington Blvd.
Washington, Iowa 52353
Call the Washington County Regional Center:Â 319-653-4655
Whether you want to advance your professional career or enrich your personal life, Continuing Education can help you achieve your goals. We offer top quality classes, workshops, certificate, and training programs taught by highly skilled instructors. At Washington County Regional Center, our state-of-the art classrooms and lab spaces allow us to offer innovative options including:
- Stick and MIG Welding courses
- Welding Metal Art
- Digital Photography
- Historical County Tours
- Basic Home Improvement series – including interior, exterior and electrical home repair and kitchen and bath remodeling
- Bend and Brew Happy Hour Yoga
- Babysitter Certification Course
- Basic Cake and Holiday Cookie Decorating
- Kirkwood for Kids Summer Camp programming
- Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language courses
- College readiness assessment, placement exams, and National Career Readiness Certification
- Adult High School diploma and HiSET
- Washington Regional Alternative Program (WRAP) – an alternative high school program for students in partner school districts. To determine eligibility, students should contact their high school regarding the application process.
- Writing lab, developmental math emporium, test center, and tutor center
- Financial aid services, academic advising, career counseling, and more!Â
Discover the Perfect Place to Live
Kirkwood does not operate its own housing or have any housing on campus but it does have several near-campus options within 1.5 miles of campus.
Whether you already know what type of living arrangement you’d prefer or you’re keeping your options open, we can help. If you don’t find what you need, give us a call at 319-398-7647.
If you have housing-related concerns, please visit our Student Assistance page, or contact the Dean of Students Office directly at 319-398-5540.
College can be challenging sometimes. That’s why Kirkwood offers an incredible variety of resources designed to help make your experience easier.
Find academic support, speak with a counselor, or get advice for your academic future. Kirkwood is with you every step of the way.
Kirkwood’s library offers a wealth of books, periodicals, and databases to support your studies. It’s everything you need, all in one place. Knowledgeable librarians are standing by to help you search, select, and cite!
