Pierce College at Graham

Pierce College at Graham Is Your Neighborhood College. 

Whether you are just starting out or returning to college to complete a degree, Pierce College welcomes you.

Pierce College At Graham, housed at Graham-Kapowsin High School, offers hybrid courses conveniently scheduled in the late afternoon and evening. Each course combines a weekly in-person session and online course activity.

Hybrid courses utilize both face-to-face meetings on site (GKHS) during the listed hours listed and independent online time for content delivery. Students should be available for course activities on the published days and times. When searching available course sections, check each instructor’s “Course Notes” for details.

Courses Offered at Pierce College At Graham

• Fall Term: 

  • College 115

  • English 101

• Winter Term:

  • Math 146

  • History 156

• Spring Term:

  • English 102

  • Nutrition 101

  • Political Science 101

Pierce College will be offering courses on the Spanaway Lake High School campus in 2025.

Key Steps for Enrolling on any Campus

1. Apply for Admission Online or In Person

Pierce College has an open admission policy; your application provides our registrar the information needed to establish your academic record and welcome you to our community.

2. Explore Funding

Once your are registered for classes, your tuition will be due shortly on a specified date. Students taking courses at Spanaway have benefited from a variety of tuition assistance sources: federal or state financial aid, Pierce College special funding programs (including worker retraining and veterans benefits), and professional development assistance for Bethel School District classified employees. Follow the links on the Pierce College home page to explore these potential sources and other ways to get help with education costs. Tuition assistance is also available through Running Start.

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3. Determine Your Starting Point

Pierce College is committed to providing the course sequences and support students need to succeed in college. High school or college transcripts and a self-guided placement activity are the most common tools used to determine each student's preparedness to succeed in college-level courses. Staff are available to help you determine the information/tools needed to determine your starting point.

All certificate and degree-seeking students must enroll in a College Success course in their first quarter.

4. Get Connected

Once you've completed the online Student Guide and any recommended assessment activity, you'll be scheduled to review your draft education plan with a faculty advisor or student success coach. In this important private conversation focused on your interests, goals, and assessment results, you'll determine your career pathway, discuss your starting point in sequenced courses, and map courses. This appointment is also an ideal opportunity to discuss any personal circumstances or support needs.

5. Register for Classes

Course registration is completed online. When searching on the class schedule, choose "Spanaway Lake" on the drop-down site menu.