Peninsula College

Peninsula College Where education meets the edge of the wild. Creative minds. Strategic thinkers. Bold futures.
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Peninsula College (PC) was established by the state legislature in 1961 in response to the urging of local citizens who wanted to be able to continue their educations without having to travel great distances to do so. Our close proximity to mountains, forests and the ocean provides unique opportunities for students to participate in outdoor learning and recreational experiences unequaled at most o

ther college locations in the country. We take full advantage of these assets in our curriculum and planning for student life and in the recruitment of highly skilled professional faculty and staff. Our commitment to the communities of the Olympic Peninsula is clearly exemplified in our mission and strategic goals and priorities. These include global awareness, rapid change, rural economic development, environmental sustainability and outreach to diverse populations. By always putting teaching and learning at the center, we ensure that educating students remains the focal point of all we do. Our academic offerings include baccalaureate degrees, college transfer and professional technical degrees and certificates, career training, basic studies, and professional development courses for business and community members. We are also an active supporter of the arts and sponsor several cultural events each year, often at no cost to community members. The PC Foundation is known for its American Conversations program. During the 2010-2011 academic year, our Pirate athletic teams claimed two men’s NWAACC championships―soccer and basketball. NWACC is the Northwest Athletic Association for Community Colleges.

Interested in earning an AA degree in Marine Technology? You don’t have to wait to get started. ⏳Students can begin work...
08/31/2026

Interested in earning an AA degree in Marine Technology? You don’t have to wait to get started. ⏳

Students can begin working toward the degree this fall by taking online courses or starting with required welding classes in Forks. Hands-on Marine Technology classes will come to Forks when the mobile classrooms swap locations this winter.

Beginning September 21, Peninsula College’s Mobile Workforce Programs will offer:

⚓ Short-Term Marine Technology Certificates at the Port of Port Townsend
🔧 Beginning Welding & Metal Fabrication at the Forks campus

Registration is open through September 20. Funding, scholarships and other financial support may be available, so now is the time to talk with an advisor and explore your options.

🔗 Learn more, connect with the Mobile Programs team and register at pencol.edu/mobile.

Peninsula College Mobile Workforce Programs are funded in partnership with Recompete Washington.

08/28/2026

Flexibility. Field experience. Community. 🌲

Those are just a few of the qualities that make Peninsula College's Natural Resources program unique.

Hear Natural Resources Program Coordinator Chris Morgan share why students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Interested in learning more? Contact Katie Sirguy at [email protected].

If you’re in Forks and interested in Marine Technology, you can start working toward your degree this fall. ⏳Welding is ...
08/28/2026

If you’re in Forks and interested in Marine Technology, you can start working toward your degree this fall. ⏳

Welding is part of Peninsula College’s Marine Technology AA program. Students can begin with required welding coursework in Forks this fall, then continue with the remaining hands-on Marine Technology classes when the mobile classrooms swap locations this winter.

Beginning September 21, Peninsula College’s Mobile Workforce Programs will offer:

🔧 Beginning Welding & Metal Fabrication at the Forks campus
⚓ Short-Term Marine Technology Certificates at the Port of Port Townsend

Registration is open through September 20. Funding, scholarships and other financial support may be available, so talk with an advisor now about the best way to begin.

🔗 Explore your options, connect with the Mobile Programs team and register at pencol.edu/mobile.

Peninsula College Mobile Workforce Programs are funded in partnership with Recompete Washington

08/27/2026

Think you know what Peninsula College has to offer? There may be more paths than you realize.

From earning your high school diploma to career training, skilled trades and bachelor’s degrees, you can build toward what’s next right here at PC.

🍂 Ready to start this fall? 🗓️ Here are a few dates to know:

• Sept. 1: Priority deadline for fall admission
• Sept. 8: Fall quarter tuition due
• Sept. 20: Last day to register before classes start*
• Sept. 21: First day of fall quarter

Start by applying to Peninsula College, then register for your fall classes and make sure your tuition is taken care of by the deadline.

08/26/2026

Field experience is at the heart of Peninsula College's Natural Resources program. 🌲

From exploring local ecosystems to gaining real-world experience, students develop hands-on skills that prepare them for careers in the field. Hear Faye Dachs share one of her favorite field experiences.

Interested in learning more? Contact Katie Sirguy at [email protected].

Bring your curiosity to PC and register for fall quarter today.

08/25/2026

Plot twist: the big news is your future. 🎉

Fall quarter registration is open at Peninsula College. Head to pencol.edu to apply, explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and find the path that feels right for you.

Bring your ideas. Bring your goals. Bring the version of yourself that’s ready to begin. There’s a place for everyone here.

08/21/2026

A first look at Peninsula College’s new Dental Hygiene clinic + classroom 🦷

This new space will give students personalized instruction and hands-on clinical experience as they prepare for careers in dental hygiene, all right here on campus.

Come see it in person at the Dental Hygiene Ribbon Cutting on September 3 from 3–5 p.m. in the Allied Health building. The event is open to the public!

08/20/2026

Wondering where a degree can lead?🎓

After earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health from Peninsula College, this 2026 graduate is setting their sights on Boise State University, where they plan to pursue a master’s degree in social work.

Ready to see where a degree from Peninsula College could take you? Register for fall quarter today. 💻

08/18/2026

Where can a degree in Natural Resources take you? 🌲

Chris Morgan, Natural Resources Program Coordinator, shares just a few of the career paths available to graduates of Peninsula College's Natural Resources program, from habitat restoration and fisheries management to forestry and wildlife conservation.

Interested in learning more? Contact Katie Sirguy at [email protected].

Bring your curiosity to PC and register for fall quarter today. 💻

08/15/2026

A degree is great. What you do with it is even better. 🎓

Peninsula College grads and program completers are landing jobs, building careers, earning promotions and continuing their education.

Different paths. Different goals. One place that helped them get started.

Bring your goals to Peninsula College. Register for fall quarter, starting September 21. 💻

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