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Pierce College at Spanaway is your Neighborhood College
Whether you are a Running Start student or a high school graduate interested in starting college close to home, these classes are for you!
Pierce College at Spanaway, located at Spanaway Lake High School, offers classes conveniently scheduled to meet twice a week in the afternoons from 3 to 4:45 p.m.
This is a great way to try out college courses in your neighborhood. The courses offered will start you on your way to earning your Associate in Arts and Sciences. Registration for the entire 2025-26 academic year (including fall, winter, and spring terms) is open now!
Courses Offered at Pierce College At Spanaway
- Fall Term:
- College 115: Personal and Academic Success
- Winter Term:
- English 101: English Composition I
- Spring Term:
- Math 146: Introduction to Statistics
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 you are registered for classes, your tuition will be due 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. Explore the Pierce College website to learn more about these and other potential funding options to help cover your education costs. Running Start students may also use their funding to enroll in classes at Spanaway.
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.
Running Start students should make sure that they have completed the Student Success Orientation provided in their welcome email and connect with their high school counselor. Are you new to Running Start? Follow these steps to get started.
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 Success Orientation and Guided Self Placement, you'll need to schedule your draft education plan with a student success coach. In this 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.