Enology & Viticulture Program Admission Guidelines

Note: Students must apply separately to the Enology & Viticulture program in addition to applying to WWCC.

Students must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED to enroll in Enology and Viticulture.

Students must be physically able to safely perform the tasks required in the vineyard and winery, which will include pruning, lifting, climbing, bending, stretching, twisting, crawling and moving, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling items weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to taste, smell, and check for optical clarity of wine. Ability to visually inspect and sort wine grapes – checking for diseases and insects – during the growing season through harvest.

Step 1

Apply to Walla Walla Community College. This can be done by visiting the website: www.wwcc.edu. Apply online or download an application and mail it to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Step 2

Request official transcripts from all colleges you have attended be sent to the Office of Admissions. (A high school transcript also may be required.)

Step 3

Complete placement test to determine eligibility to enroll in Math & English Courses (for Transfer Track AAS-T students only). For more information about scheduling placement testing visit https://www.wwcc.edu/testing/.

Step 4

Apply for financial aid as soon as possible after October 1, 2020. Visit WWCC’s financial aid website: https://www.wwcc.edu/financial-aid/ for specific instructions.

Note: Students accepted into the Enology & Viticulture Program will be eligible to apply for an additional set of department scholarships. More information regarding the EV scholarships will be sent upon acceptance into the program.

Step 5

Submit your current typed résumé and an essay covering the topics listed below to Educational & Career Navigator Gwendolyn Dentinger [email protected].

Essay requirements –typed, 500 words or less, covering the following topics: Why are you interested in studying enology & viticulture? What do you see as your role in the future of the wine industry?

Step 6

Schedule an interview with EV Director Dr. Stylianos Logothetis st[email protected]. This interview can take place in-person or online.

Applications are currently being accepted to Fall 2022. For priority consideration, submit your application materials by April 15, 2022. After that date, students will be admitted on a space available basis. There is opportunity to begin coursework prior to Fall 2022. Please contact the Program Coordinator for additional information.

The following criteria will be used to evaluate applicants:

  1. Resume and essay submitted to the Enology & Viticulture program
  2. Wine industry related work experience
  3. Prior academic success
  4. Personal Interview

Contact

Donna Murray

General Enology & Viticulture Inquiries
509.524.5170

E-mail