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Take advantage of
common hour
—
use this free time to
attend club meetings,
go to the gym, or
attend an event.
ALCOHOL and DRUG POLICY
Alcohol and drug abuse are devastating to both the user and to the college community.
Substance abuse is a major cause of accidents and can seriously affect academic
performance and campus morale.Therefore, possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs
or alcohol on college property or at college-sponsored events is forbidden. Infractions will
result in serious disciplinary action. You could be expelled.
In addition, under local, state, and federal laws, illegal use of drugs and alcohol is a serious
crime. Conviction of a felony carries serious consequences, including loss of citizenship
rights during the period of sentence and a possible jail term.Convictions may also jeopardize
future employment opportunities.
Further information on the legal consequences of alcohol and drug abuse can be found
in the Library’s Reference Section under Public Law 101-226. Additional information is
available from the Associate Dean of Student Personnel Services Office, Room 219 or the
Security Department, Room 113, all in the Student Center building.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
All graduates of Westchester Community College automatically become members
of the college’s Alumni Association. In order to receive information on college events,
it’s important for alumni to notify the Alumni Office of changes to mailing and email
addresses. Members receive a newsletter twice a year and information on alumni-
related events as they occur. Stay connected to the college through our online alumni
community at
. This interactive site features personal profile pages,
a searchable directory, career and volunteer opportunities, event information, and much
more. For more information, please contact the Alumni Office at 914-606-6559, or email
. Alumni volunteers are always welcome.
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General Info
Need to find your way around campus?
See the campus map on p. 122
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Admissions Ambassador program is a volunteer group of Westchester Community
College students who assist the Admissions Office in the recruitment of prospective
students. Ambassadors conduct campus tours, visit area high schools with admissions
counselors, participate in Open House and registration programs and correspond with
incoming students. This is a selective program. Interested students should contact the
Office of Admissions at 914-606-6735.
ATM
An automated teller machine is located on the main floor of the Student Center building.
ATTENDANCE POLICY -
See ABSENCE from CLASS
AUDITING A COURSE
Taking a credit course for no academic credit. To audit a course, students must formally
register for the course after receiving permission to do so from the instructor. Students
who are permitted to audit a credit course must pay all tuition and fees. The audit grade
is designated as AU (No Credit). For students over 60 years of age see
SENIOR CITIZEN
AUDITING
.
AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS -
See CARS on CAMPUS
BLACKBOARD
Blackboard is a web interface where instructors and students interact much like they
would in a physical classroom. Class lectures, exercises, tests, and papers are completed
within the secure Blackboard system. Class assignments and lectures are asynchronous,
meaning you do not need to be on Blackboard at a specific time of day. The semester or
session adheres to the same timetables as on-campus semesters and sessions.
BOOKSTORE
The Campus Bookstore, a Faculty Student Association service, is located next to the Student
Center. The Bookstore supplies textbooks, study aids, bestsellers, bargain books, software,
school supplies, Westchester County bus passes, and campus wear. Purchases may be
made by cash, check, money order, Discover, VISA or MasterCard. Hours are: Monday and
Thursday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Friday,
9:00
am to 12:00 noon. Hours are extended during the first five weeks of the fall and spring
semesters, as well as the beginning of each summer semester.
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