White Earth Tribal and Community College (WETCC) was established on September 9, 1997 by the White Earth Tribal Council per Tribal Resolution #038-97-005. On October 7, 1997 in a two-room humble building in downtown Mahnomen, Minnesota the White Earth Tribal and Community College opened its doors to 14 tribal students. WETCC continued to grow over the years and as additional classes were added, various buildings in downtown Mahnomen were used to house classrooms.