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A Tradition of Opportunity Since 1949
Wallace Community College has grown from a technical trade school into a comprehensive community college serving students throughout southeast Alabama. Through academic transfer programs, career preparation, workforce training, and student support, Wallace continues to help students build stronger futures.
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Our History
From its founding to today, Wallace has continued to grow and adapt to meet the needs of students and the communities of southeast Alabama.
George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School was established through the Alabama Regional Trade School Act of 1947.
The institution became George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College.
The technical school and junior college were united to form south Alabama’s first comprehensive community college.
Wallace merged with Alabama Aviation and Technical College and later with Sparks State Technical College in Eufaula.
Wallace concluded its correctional education programming as those initiatives were consolidated through Ingram State Technical College.
Wallace Community College celebrated 75 years of opportunity, education, workforce development, and service.
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George C. Wallace State Technical Trade School was established in 1949 by the Alabama Regional Trade School Act of 1947. In 1955, the institution became George C. Wallace State Vocational Trade School.
On May 3, 1963, the Alabama State Legislature designated the institution George C. Wallace State Technical Junior College. In 1969, the technical school and junior college were united to form south Alabama’s first comprehensive community college.
The College was accredited to award associate degrees and certificates in 1969. On November 12, 1996, the institution’s name was changed to George C. Wallace Community College.
Wallace merged with Alabama Aviation and Technical College in 1997 and with Sparks State Technical College in Eufaula in 1999. In 2003, the aviation locations in Ozark and Mobile merged with Enterprise State Junior College.
Wallace provided correctional education programs until 2022, when those programs were consolidated through Ingram State Technical College. Today, Wallace includes the Wallace Campus in Dothan, the Sparks Campus in Eufaula, career centers, and dual enrollment sites.
The College celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024.
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Wallace Community College serves students from campus locations in Dothan and Eufaula.