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Did you know that more students attend Westchester Community College
than any other educational institution in the county?
RECYCLING on CAMPUS
Have you noticed the large green bins around campus? There are 400 of them to be used
for recycling bottles, cans, paper, and to deposit trash. The campus also now has gray
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Plastic Bag Recycle” receptacles that have been placed in all of the buildings.Your help will
go a long way in keeping the campus clean and improving the environment.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
The Registrar is the official record keeper of the college. The Registrar’s Office handles
curriculum changes after enrollment, registrations, address changes, withdrawals
from the college, course changes, graduation applications, and transcript requests. The
office is located in the Administration Building, Room 107. Call 914-606-6810 for more
information.
RIDESHARE PROGRAM
Reduce the cost of your commute by sharing rides with fellow students to and from school.
Don’t have a car? Find a ride to any of our eleven campus locations. Save money, reduce
your eco-footprint, and have more fun while you ride. Membership is easy. This program is
currently restricted to registered students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many scholarships are provided to students beginning or continuing their education at the
college, as well as those graduating from the college. For more information, drop by the
Foundation’s Scholarship Office located on the second floor of the Library, Room 242. The
number there is 914-606-6442. Please read the “Student Guide to Scholarships & Awards”
brochure for more information on deadlines and the application process.
SECURITY -
See CAMPUS SECURITY & SAFETY (pg. 104)
SENIOR CITIZEN AUDITING
College credit courses may be audited during fall and spring semesters by Westchester
County residents over 60 years of age on a space available basis. Senior auditors pay
an $8.00 registration fee each semester. Proof of age and residency is required. For
more information, contact the Mainstream office at 914-606-6793 or
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you know that former students include the publisher of
Parade Magazine, and a Broadway choreographer, just to name a few.
SMOKING (AND OTHER TOBACCO USE) ON CAMPUS
As of September 1, 2012, the college’s no tabacco use policy will be strictly enforced:
STUDENTS
Repeat violations by students should be reported to Security or the administrator in charge
of the nearest building. Security or the administrator will refer the student to the Student
Development Office where the individual will be required to discuss this Code of Conduct
violation and possible sanctions. These sanctions could range from community service to
disciplinary probation or suspension.
EMPLOYEES
In the case of employees using tobacco a full range of disciplinary sanctions will be available;
up to and including dismissal from the college.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
More and more, we’re communicating via social networking. Over 9,000 students already
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like” our Facebook page, where we share information, post important dates, publicize
events, share videos, and take feedback. Besides the college website and MyWCC, these
outlets are the best way to keep in touch with us, whether you have a question or you want
to find out about weather-related delays or closings.
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STUDENT ADVOCACY
Westchester Community College has a number of advocacy services whose purpose is to
assist students in resolving complaints related to their campus community. You can seek
assistance if you find yourself involved in a situation which requires the services of one or
more of the following:
Counselor, Students with Disabilities (Section 504)
Marcia Kalkut, Classroom Building, Room 4, 914-606-6552
Title IX/Affirmative Action Coordinator
Rose Cooper, Academic Arts Building, Room 219, 914-606-6977
Sexual Harassment Officers
Ellen Zendman, Acting Director of Student Development, Student Center, Room 219, 914-
606-6733
and/or Ruben Barato, Acting Director of Counseling, Student Center, Room 217,
914-606-6777
POLICIES &
General Info
