Wallace State Preview Days Offer Information, Fun for Students and Families

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host two preview days this month to give prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore academic programs, student resources and campus life at Wallace State. WSCC alumni and community members are also welcome to enjoy the activities.

“Preview Day is one of the best opportunities for prospective students and their families to experience Wallace State firsthand," said Kristen Holmes, Vice President for Students. "Visitors can meet faculty and staff, explore our programs and support services, and learn how Wallace State can help them achieve their educational and career goals. We encourage anyone considering college to join us and see what makes Wallace State such a special place."

Preview Days will be held Thursday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Both events will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting in the James C. Bailey Center. Each event offers a chance to explore the college’s academic, applied technology and health science programs, dual enrollment opportunities, student services and campus life.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with faculty, staff and current students while learning about scholarship opportunities, workforce training programs, athletic teams and extracurricular activities available at Wallace State.

Attendees will have access to:

• Instructional programs and department showcases
• Information sessions from Advising, Admissions and Financial Aid
• Campus tours
• FAFSA and admission application assistance
• Student organization fair

Activities for children of all ages will be offered during both events, including face painting and pumpkin painting. Campus tours will be given as hayrides on both days and a bounce house will on hand on Oct. 24.

Preview Days are free and open to the public. Future students, parents, guardians, alumni and community members are encouraged to attend. Registration information and additional details are available at wallacestate.edu/previewday.

The Fall 2026 semester is currently underway, with Mini Term II classes beginning Oct. 14. Priority registration for Spring 2027 classes begins Oct. 19, with classes starting Jan. 8 for Regular and Mini Term I and March 8 for Mini Term II. Call Lion Central at 256.352.8236 or visit wallacestate.edu for more information.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.