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The Forks extension site of Peninsula College is located in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula in downtown Forks, Washington. The site offers academic, professional and technical, basic skills, ESL, and continuing education courses. Interactive television (ITV) equipment allows select classes to be both broadcast and received among the Forks Extension Site and the main campus. A learning center is staffed to support students taking both on-line and face-to-face classes through tutoring, testing, or assessment.
Forks Student Services
On-site classes and services include:
- Local learning opportunities for students who reside in west Clallam County.
- A variety of academic, continuing education, and community service courses.
- Select professional development seminars intended for local business and professional people.
- On-site testing and advising.
- A learning center and tutoring.
- A fully equipped computer lab equipped with computer applications for students.
- Distance learning courses coordinated through the main campus.
Forks Student Services Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00am-6:00pm.
If you need immediate assistance during non-business hours, please contact the main campus
toll free at 1-877-452-9277.
Student Advising & Class Registration
Student advising is available in Forks. Call us at (360) 374-3223 to schedule an advising appointment.
Summer and Fall quarter class advising week is May 21-25, 2012
Placement Testing
Compass placement testing is available in Forks. Call us at (360) 374-3223 to schedule an appointment.
Computer Application Classes 
The Forks Extension offers many classes to help students learn new skills. We offer classes for beginners as well as those who wish to expand their knowledge. Learn computer applications such as spreadsheets and databases, word processing time-saving short-cuts, slideshow presentations, and publications. Computer application classes are taught in a lab format using Office 2010 software. Call Debbie Scannell, Coordinator, at (360) 374-3223 for further information.
Quarterly Class Schedules
http://pencol.edu/classes/
Basic Skills and GED Prep Instruction
Basic Skills and GED Prep Class features:
- Open enrollment so students may join the class anytime during the quarter
- We offer on-site GED testing quarterly.
- Small and large group instruction in reading, writing, mathematics
- Learn basic computer skills to prepare for your General Education Development (GED) exam or to help you transition to college level classes.
- Scholarships are available to help pay class tuition.
- We offer both on campus and online GED studies.
Basic Skills & GED Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:15am – 1:00pm
Contact Jennifer Roberts at 374-9281 for more information about Basic Skills and GED Prep instruction
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
ESL features:
- Classes are free.
- Classes are open to persons for whom English is a non-native language.
- Classes include practice in reading, writing, speaking, listening, pronunciation, and interaction skills.
ESL Instruction Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 5:30pm - 8:30pm & Tues 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Learning Center and Tutoring
You don’t have to study alone at home, we offer free tutoring!
Our learning center offers:
- Math Assistance
- Writing Assistance
- Instructional Support for Online Classes
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Groups
If you are struggling with any subject, we can help. Learning center tutors are available at no cost to you, please call for more information. Computer Application Classes by Arrangement.
Learning Center & Tutoring Hours: Mon - Thurs 11:00am - 8:00pm
Contact US
Debbie Scannell
Forks Coordinator
Peninsula College
dscannell@pencol.edu
(360) 374-3223
Address
71 South Forks Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
(57 miles west of Port Angeles, WA on highway 101)
Winter Hours
Forks Student Services
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-6:00pm
Learning Center
Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 8:00pm
Basic Skills & GED
Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:15am-1:00pm
ESL
Mon, Wed, Thurs 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tues 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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