State University North Puget Sound at Everett We’re closer

Washington State University is now the “Gabriel’s story is an example of the than you think. The North Puget Sound is one of the most distinctive manager of the Everett University Center, a benefits of having four-year degree options regions in our state. Its landscape is filled with picturesque consortium of institutions who have come here in Everett,” says Paul Pitre, Academic together for higher education delivery. Dean of EUC and WSU North Puget Sound mountains, water, and river valleys where some of the The EUC offers the third- and fourth year at Everett. “Gabriel is thriving because of most delicious crops of Washington are grown. instruction in baccalaureate degree programs the relationships he has developed with for those interested in receiving their educa- his professors and fellow students. He is EVERETT.WSU.EDU tion and then working here at home. experiencing a world-class education that Our region is also the scene of burgeoning opportuni- prepares him to be job-ready on day one “Never has there been such a wide-array of when he graduates with his WSU diploma.” ties for high-paying jobs and economic growth. Home to educational opportunities for the most significant manufacturing cluster in the state of students here in North Puget Sound,” says Bob Drewel, Chan- Washington, the region is also known for its high concen- cellor of EUC and WSU North Puget Sound at Everett. “Because tration of technology-based jobs – second only to King of the hard work of this commu- County in the state. nity, civic leaders and partners, the support of the legislature, and the commitment of WSU, To further advance these strengths in agriculture, students have more choices to WSU North Puget Sound at Everett offers seamlessly transfer from a local bachelor’s degree completion programs in: manufacturing, and high tech, residents of this region community college and earn also have unique, one-of-a-kind higher education four-year degrees that can lead to high-paying jobs vital to our choices like never before. region.” Electrical Engineering

Gabriel Valea (pictured right), is proof of this unique approach to Hospitality Business Management higher education that benefits students who need options in the college experience. “I am Integrated Communication excited to earn my WSU degree here in Everett, “ says Gabriel. “The campus, co-located on the Mechanical Engineering Everett Community College campus, fits my preferred learn- ing style. I want a campus that is more intimate, smaller in size, and where “I am grateful that I am earning my degree I know my professors and they know me. I in an educational setting that best fits me,” have confidence that I will be able to take says Gabriel. “I feel at home at WSU North my mechanical engineering degree to the Puget Sound at Everett because literally, I next level when I graduate: finding a great am home, a place I enjoy, where I want to job here in the area.” work, and where I want to stay.”

WSU is proud to be part of the Everett University Center

WSU is working closely with its academic “We are unique in this state,” says Dean Pitre. partners, community leaders, and the legisla- “It is only here in Everett where you can earn WSU North Puget Sound at Everett ture to explore expanding the academic offer- your AA degree at EvCC or Skagit Valley ings at EUC and WSU North Puget Sound at College or Edmonds Community College, or Get a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University Everett. “We are asking the legislature to sup- any community college, and then matriculate port up to 10 new academic program options at either – Bothell, or for students; all connected to the job oppor- WSU North Puget Sound at Everett, Western right here, closer to home. tunities unique to our area” says Chancellor Washington University, CWU, Eastern Wash- Drewel. “If approved, new offerings will include ington University, Evergreen State College or aviation managment programs by Central Hope International, a private university to take Washington University along with several indi- high quality, highly-rated third- and fourth-year vidual WSU degree programs covering agricul- courses to finish your bachelor’s degree at one ture, data analytics, and software engineering.” of these excellent institutions.”

These programs, designed to take advantage of the region’s economic strengths, will add to the already robust set of third- and fourth-year bac- everettuc.org calaureate degree offerings through the EUC.