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Be fit,
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locations in Westchester on a variety of schedules, including evenings, Saturdays, and
Sundays. ESL students who need more practice speaking English have access to the free
Conversation Partners Program offered by the college’s Volunteer Center. This program
provides volunteers for weekly one-on-one, informal conversations. For more information
about Conversation Partners, call 914-606-6506. If you would like to learn a language as
well as help someone else learn your language, consider the Language Exchange Program
offered by the Welcome Center located in the Gateway Center. Call 914-606-5646 for
information and an application.
EXTENSION CENTERS
Looking for a class close to where you live or work? Closed out of sections on the main
campus? A wide selection of courses is offered every fall and spring semester at our
nearby extension centers, and in the summer in Peekskill, Ossining, Mt. Vernon, White
Plains and Yonkers:
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Mahopac, Mahopac High School
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Mount Vernon, 175 Gramatan Avenue
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New Rochelle, Blessed Sacrament High School
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Ossining, Arcadian Shopping Center, 22 Rockledge Avenue
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Peekskill, Center for the Digital Arts, 27 North Division Street
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Port Chester, Port Chester Middle School
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Shrub Oak, Lakeland High School
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White Plains,Westchester Community College Center for the Arts, 196 Central Avenue
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Yonkers, Yonkers Extension Center, and Roosevelt High School
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you know that 1,328 students graduated in 2010?
Of those graduates who responded to the graduate survey,
65.6%
transferred to other colleges and universities.
For more information contact:
Center for the Arts, White Plains
914-606-7500
Center for the Digital Arts, Peekskill
914-606-7300
Mount Vernon Extension Center
914-606-7200
Ossining Extension Center
914-606-7400
Yonkers Extension Center
914-606-7100
All High School-Based Sites
914-606-6839
If you’re on campus, stop by the Extension Center Office located in the Administration
Building, Room 207.
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FINANCIAL AID
Assistance is provided by Federal, State, local, or private sources to help students meet
college costs. Financial Aid consists of grants, loans, scholarships, and/or work-study
opportunities.
A detailed packet of information about Financial Aid, including student responsibilities, is
available from the Student Financial Assistance Office in the Administration Building, or by
logging into MyWCC at
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If you want to talk to someone about your eligibility for financial aid, or if you need more
information about scholarships and other options, call 914-606-6773 for an appointment.
FINE ARTS GALLERY
The Fine Arts Gallery is located in the Academic Arts Building across from the Theatre.
The Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Thursdays,
4:00
to 6:00 pm. Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public. Professional
art exhibitions are scheduled throughout the year. Student shows featuring works by
students enrolled in studio art classes are held at the close of fall and spring semesters.
For more information call 914-606-7867.
FITNESS FACILITIES
The Fitness Center, located in the Physical Education Building, offers free access to the
gym, pool, weight room, and tennis courts. The facility’s hours change each semester. For
current information on fees and hours, call 914-606-6950.
POLICIES &
General Info