Admissions

Admissions

 

Take the next step toward achieving your educational and career goals by becoming part of North Carolina's largest community college.

Check out any of our seven campuses or connect with us so we can provide you with more information. Not sure what field to pursue? Get some advice on which of our more than 250 degree, diploma or certificate programs best fits your interests and plans. And you can always contact the Admissions Office for help.

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Steps to Admission

Whichever path you choose, know that we're here to help in any way we can – because at Wake Tech, your success starts here.

Wake Tech is a 2025 Newsweek Top Online College

Also note that, with nearly 100 fully online programs, Wake Tech consistently ranks at the top for online instruction. It has been named the No. 1 online community college in the U.S. by several sources and is among Newsweek magazine's Top 250 online colleges and universities in 2025.

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Don't have time to visit a Wake Tech campus? Take a virtual tour to learn more about the college's programs, services and locations.

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Wake Tech graduate Angela Froese

"Wake Tech's reputation for quality programs and student success convinced me to apply."

Angela Froese

Graphic Design, Class of 2025

Steps to admission

If you're ready to join us, let's get started.

/become-a-studentApply to Wake Tech

Transcripts
In addition to submitting an application, you also need to request that your official transcripts from your high school, high school equivalency program and any previous colleges be sent to Wake Tech.

Institutions and third-party transcript providers may send secure transcripts electronically to mailto:[email protected]@waketech.edu or by mail to:

Wake Tech Admissions
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh NC 27603-5696

Applicants may upload unofficial or student copies of transcripts they have on hand to expedite the admissions process.

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If you completed your secondary education or high school outside the U.S., submit all transcripts and completion certificates with certified translations (if the documents are not in English). If an examination after secondary education was required for completion, please submit the examination certificates from the Examination Council.

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Financial aid
You also should /financial-aidapply for financial aid as early as possible, and if you're a member of the military or a veteran, /student-services/military-veteran-programs/educational-benefitsrequest veterans' educational benefits.

After submitting your application, you'll get instructions from the Admissions Office on how to access the applicant portal. The portal allows you to track your application status, manage documents and receive your application decision.

Welcome to Wake Tech!

Related links

  • /sites/default/files/page-file-uploads/FERPA-Notice-05142025.pdfAnnual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act notice
  • /sites/default/files/page-file-uploads/2025-Campus-Security-Report-09302025.pdfAnnual Campus Security Report
  • /programs-courses/non-creditWorkforce Development Admissions (non-degree courses)