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Did you know
52.2%
of
Westchester
Community College
credit students are
African-American,
Hispanic, Asian,
American Indian/
Alaskan Native or
Native Hawaiian/
Pacific Islander
CHILDREN’S CENTER
The Virginia Marx Children’s Center provides care for the children of students, faculty and
working parents from the community. The Center accommodates children ranging in age
from 6 weeks through 5 years 9 months and is open 51 weeks out of the year. Financial
assistance is available to student parents. The Children’s Center is licensed, nationally
accredited and professionally staffed. The facility has bright, well-equipped classrooms.
Contact the Children’s Center at 914-606-6644 for more information.
CLASS SUPPLEMENT
A class supplement is an online tool used to support a traditional on-campus course. The
syllabus, bibliography of resources, and course requirements for a specific course can be
found (when available) online through a link on the college website’s Online Education
page. Inquire through your professor to find out if an online class supplement is available
for your on-campus class.
CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS
There are more than 65 clubs and organizations active at Westchester Community College.
There is a variety of opportunities for student involvement, including: honors societies,
cultural organizations, fine and performing arts, student publications, curriculum based
clubs, and special interest groups. Whether you are a spectator, planner, participant or
president, your college experience will be greatly enhanced through your involvement on
campus. Clubs usually meet during Common Hour (See COMMON HOURS). For a complete
listing of existing clubs, visit
or stop by the Student Involvement
Office in the Student Center, Room 109.
CLUB DAY
Early in the fall and spring semesters, a club fair is held during Common Hour. Clubs and
organizations set up displays in the Student Center Lounge so you can learn more about
them. With music, food and fun – these are events you won’t want to miss!
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you know the largest age group of
Westchester Community College credit students is 18-19 years old?
CODE of CONDUCT
All students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. The Students’
Rights and Responsibilities document can be found on pg. 109 of this handbook, online and
in the Student Involvement Office (Student Center, Room 109).
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Put your education to work! This program provides an opportunity to gain career-related
experience, develop professional work skills and self confidence and build a career-oriented
work history, all while completing your degree. Paid and unpaid positions are available
with firms throughout the Westchester metro area. Academic credit is available in some
curricula. For further information contact the Program Coordinator at 914-606-6760.
CoLLEGe Catalog
A section of our website which contains course descriptions,program requirements,policies
and procedures, admissions and financial information, academic standards, and support
services. Historically a printed publication, the College Catalog now resides exclusively
online at
COLLEGE CLOSINGS
Visit our websit
Facebook
or Twitter
at any time to check if the college has been unexpectedly closed due to the
weather — or any other reason. No mention of a delay or closure means that all classes
will meet as scheduled. You also have the option of tuning into the radio or TV stations
below for information on college weather closings. Or you can call our information
line at 914-606-6900. If the weather gets worse as the day progresses, the decision
whether or not to cancel evening classes will be made by 3:00 pm.
Information about college closings will be given on Cablevision’s News Channel 12, WCBS
(880
AM), WFAS (103.9 FM/1230 AM/wfasfm.com), and WHUD (100.7 FM).
For weather-related closings at Peekskill, Ossining, White Plains, Yonkers (Cross County),
Mount Vernon extensions, refer to our website. For our school-based extension locations
(
Roosevelt High, Port Chester Middle School, Blessed Sacrament High, Lakeland High,
Mahopac High), call 914-606-6421.
COLLEGE SUCCESS
This three-credit elective course is specifically designed to help first-year students
make a successful transition to Westchester Community College as well as to help
these students learn the attitude, skills, and strategies that promote both academic and
personal success.Successful outcomes include demonstrating knowledge of appropriate
POLICIES &
General Info
