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Did you know that Westchester Community College offers more than
64
programs leading to either associates or certificate degrees?
DEAN’S LIST
The Dean’s List is an honor earned by full-time students who have obtained a 3.5 to 3.74
grade point average after completing a minimum number of courses. Those who achieve a
3.75
or higher quality for the Presidents List. (See pg 42). Keep up the good work! Make the
Dean’s List and the honor societies will be looking for you next.
DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES
Developmental courses (credit and zero-credit) are given in reading, writing, and
mathematics through the Reading and Study Skills Department, the English Department,
and the Mathematics Department respectively. Students are placed into these courses
on the basis of their performance on a placement exam administered by the Testing and
Assessment Center. The courses are intended to help students improve the skills they need
to succeed in other college courses. A letter grade is given for performance in the course
and is recorded on the student’s transcript. Students may receive supplementary help for
these courses through tutoring in the Academic Support Center and the Writing Tutorial
Center in the library, as well as tutoring at the Extension Centers.
DISABILITIES SERVICES
Services for students with disabilities parallels the college’s mission to be accessible,
community centered, comprehensive, adaptable, and dedicated to lifelong learning for
all students. Full participation of students with disabilities is encouraged. Students with
a documented disability must request and register for services every semester. Services
available include general counseling, academic assistance, advocacy, and specialized
equipment. For more in-depth information please, visit the college website.
DISCOVER SMART ARTS
®
Discover Smart Arts
®
presents unique and intimate artistic performances by exciting,
world-class performers in a stimulating college environment. In addition, the cultural
programming supports and enhances extracurricular programs in the creative arts. The
areas include the performing arts; such as music, theatre, and dance; the visual arts, such
as painting, sculpture, photography and film; and the literary arts. Discover Smarts Arts
®
is
a Faculty Student Association service.
DISTANCE LEARNING -
See ONLINE EDUCATION
Drama Club -
See Theatre
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you know that of the students who attend full-time,
46.8%
are men and 53.2% are women?
DROPPING A COURSE
During the first three weeks of the fall or spring semester, you may drop courses online
using MyWCC or in-person at the Registrar’s Office.There is a $5 fee for dropping a course.
Dropped courses will not show up on your academic record, and dropping a course may
entitle you to receive a partial tuition refund. It’s a good idea to speak to the instructor or a
counselor first. Dropping a course after the third week is referred to as a withdrawal, see
Withdrawal from A CLASS
and
Withdrawal from College
.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)
The State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides
academic support and financial assistance to students who show promise for mastering
college-level work but who may otherwise find the college transition difficult. Offered
primarily to first-semester, full-time students who are New York State residents, the EOP
accepts students who qualify, academically and financially, for the program. Eligible
students receive one-on-one tutoring, and academic, career, and personal counseling. In
addition, qualifying students receive a stipend to help with the cost of personal expenses.
For more information about this program, call 914-606-6688 or visit the EOP offices
located in the Student Center, Rooms 201, 204, and 206.
EMERGENCIES on CAMPUS -
See CAMPUS SECURITY & SAFETY (pg. 104)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Westchester Community College services over 4,000 English as a Second Language
students, more than any other educational institution in the county. Eight levels of ESL
instruction are offered at Westchester Community College. Each level provides balanced
instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking and
pronunciation, standard grammar, reading, and writing. New students take an exam
to determine the level at which they begin study. Most ESL students use a multimedia
computer laboratory with their class, or on their own, for additional practice. The English-
only environment during all activities promotes maximum learning. These courses serve
the needs of the general learner and learners preparing for college/university study.
Instructors are professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Our courses are offered in Spring (January-April), Summer (May-August) and Fall
(
September-December). The I-20 form is available for full-time Intensive ESL students
who are applying for the F-1 student visa or status. Come visit us in the new Gateway
Center, call us at 914-606-6656, or email
for information.
ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Westchester Community College is home to one of the largest ESL programs in New
York State: the English Language Institute. If you, or someone you know, would like to
take noncredit ESL classes, the Institute offers intensive and non-intensive courses at
POLICIES &
General Info
