Evening courses at Casper College will offer a new streamlined format designed specifically for working adults who want to earn college credit without sacrificing their careers or personal commitments. Beginning in January 2027, students can complete 12 credit hours in a single semester by attending classes just two evenings per week.
Expand Degree Pathways With Evening Courses
The new schedule bundles four high-demand general education courses required in nearly every degree program into a streamlined Tuesday and Wednesday evening format: English composition, public speaking, general psychology, and American and Wyoming government.
“Each course meets for 75 minutes per session and includes an online component, giving students the flexibility to complete portions of their coursework on their own schedule throughout the week,” said Julia Whyde, dean of the School of Fine Arts and Humanities.
Whyde said students can enroll in one or all four courses. The schedule is ideally suited to working adults looking to start or return to college; full-time employees who cannot attend daytime classes; parents and caregivers who need evening and flexible online options; Board of Cooperative Educational Services, also known as BOCES, high school students who want to take live classes but can’t during the day; and anyone seeking an efficient, structured path to 12 transferable credit hours.
“We know that many of our community members want to pursue higher education with a live instructor but face real barriers, whether it is work schedules, family responsibilities, and/or limited time,” said Communication Instructor Pete Van Houten. “This program is our answer to that challenge. We’re bringing the classroom to people where they are, at hours that actually work for them.”
The initiative is a direct outgrowth of Casper College’s strategic plan, which prioritizes expanding course scheduling options to better serve the diverse needs of Natrona County residents. By concentrating foundational coursework into two evenings, the college removes one of the most common obstacles to degree completion: time.
Registration for the spring 2027 semester is now open. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Casper College’s Admissions office or visit the website for course schedules, registration information, and financial aid resources.
To learn more, stop by the admissions office on the third floor of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, call 307-268-2424 or 307-268-2323, or email admissions@caspercollege.edu.
At a Glance:
- News Focus
- Bundled general education evening program offering 12 transferable credit hours in one semester
- Meets two evenings per week on Tuesday and Wednesday with an online hybrid component
- Four foundational courses: English composition, public speaking, general psychology, and American and Wyoming government
- Target Audience
- Working adults, full-time employees, parents, caregivers, and high school BOCES students seeking daytime scheduling flexibility
- Key Participants
- Julia Whyde, Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Humanities
- Pete Van Houten, Communication Instructor
- Registration and Contact
- Spring 2027 registration is open
- Admissions Office located on the third floor of the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center
- Inquiries via phone at 307-268-2424 or 307-268-2323, or email at admissions@caspercollege.edu
Story written by Peter VanHouten, Casper College communications instructor
