About the University Center

The Lower Columbia Regional University Center provides options for residents of Cowlitz and surrounding counties to earn bachelor's degrees without relocating or a lengthy commute. The goal of the center is to increase the number of adults with bachelor's degrees in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties, and to increase the local workforce to fill the need for qualified professionals. The center is conveniently located in the Alan Thompson Library in the center of the Lower Columbia College campus.

The Lower Columbia region has one of the higher ratios of residents earning an associate degree in our state, but one of the lowest percentages of residents completing a bachelor's degree. Only 16% of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County adults over age 25 have completed four or more years of college compared to a state average of 37%.

An on-campus University Center removes psychological, social, financial, and physical barriers and adds stepping stones to increasing academic and career options for students.

Our University Center staff is here to answer questions and to help you take the next step on your educational journey.