2025-2026 Olympic College Catalog

Welcome to Olympic College!

A Message from the President

Welcome to Olympic College!

Whether you are just beginning your college journey, returning to complete a credential, or pursuing advanced career training, Olympic College is here to support your goals. As a public community college serving Kitsap and Mason counties, we are proud to provide affordable, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Our mission is to serve the diverse needs of our students by offering a broad range of educational opportunities from professional-technical programs and transfer degrees to high school completion, English language learning, and adult education. No matter your path, you’ll find caring faculty and staff committed to your success every step of the way.

Olympic College has campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton, each offering unique programs and resources to meet the needs of our region. We are especially proud to serve more than 1,400 military-connected students each year, including active-duty personnel, veterans, and their family members. In fact, we have the largest military-connected student population of any community college in Washington state.

Our long-standing apprenticeship partnership with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, dating back to the 1950s, remains a cornerstone of our workforce training efforts. We also offer five applied bachelor’s degrees, allowing students to complete a four-year credential without leaving Kitsap County. In addition, partnerships with Western Washington University and Washington State University provide even more local access to bachelor’s and graduate degree pathways.

Olympic College has been a pillar of higher education in our region since 1946. We are deeply committed to equity, access, and academic excellence, and we continuously adapt to meet the evolving needs of our students, community, and workforce. This includes the recent expansion of healthcare programs offered in Radiology, Sonography, and Surgical Technology at our freshly remodeled Poulsbo Campus. 

I invite you to explore the many programs and opportunities we offer. Your journey starts here, and we are honored to be part of it.

Warm regards,

Joan Hanten, J.D.
Interim President
Olympic College

2025 - 2026 Board of Trustees

Harriette Bryant - Chair
Frankie L. Coleman
Candelario Gonzalez
Mark Hughes