New and Transfer Student Orientation
Location: David Swope Student Center, Room 108
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Your Journey begins here!
Welcome to SUNY Westchester Community College. We are excited to have you join our diverse, inclusive, academically challenging, and student-centered college community. We understand that transitioning to our community and the college way of life may be both new and at times strenuous. That is why we have developed New and Transfer Student Orientation.
New and Transfer Student Orientation is a chance for incoming students to connect with other fellow students, learn about academic and campus life, and gain the tools you’ll need before starting your fall classes. These sessions will introduce you to the college, answer your questions about becoming a student here, and help you better understand the academic experience at SUNY Westchester. You’ll also discover the many opportunities to get involved and make the most of your time with us. This informative and engaging experience is designed to help you start your SUNY WCC journey with confidence!
Online Orientation
New and Transfer Student Online Orientation is a self-guided Module accessible through your student portal in MyWCC.
Our in-person New and Transfer Student Orientation in August included a campus tour led by an Orientation Leader, along with various sessions designed to help you connect with fellow students and college professionals while learning about available services and opportunities. The Online Orientation captures the essence of that experience in just 1 to 2 hours, providing essential insights on how to succeed at SUNY Westchester and fostering a sense of belonging within our college community.
Below are the steps to log into and complete the Online Orientation Module.
- Go to sunywcc.edu.
- Login using your MYWCC user ID and password.
- Once you log in, click on the WCC Online Orientation tile.
- Proceed with completing Online Orientation. Upon completion of the module you will receive a certificate. No need to email us the certificate, we will receive your information through your login credentials. However, screenshot the certificate in case we request it at a later date.
- If you’re having trouble logging into your MyWCC Student Portal contact [email protected].
- If you have any questions, please contact the Student Involvement Office via [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.
IMPORTANT: If you have an Orientation Hold on your student account, it will be automatically removed within 24 to 48 hours after you complete the Online Orientation Module.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Student Involvement at [email protected]. We’re happy to assist you!
- Ensure that your browser allows pop-ups. (turn off popup blocker/allow popups from mywcc).
- When the popup blocker blocks a page there is a red icon somewhere on the browser’s toolbar. Click on that icon and choose “allow popups from sunywcc”.
- Clear the browser’s cache. There are instructions on the mywcc page on how to do this.
- If you are still unable to login try a different browser.
- If all of the above does not work contact [email protected] and we will assist you.
Orientation: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is New and Transfer Student Orientation offered?
A. We offer summer sessions for all incoming fall semester students and winter sessions for our incoming spring semester students. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/orientation to access Orientation Registration and available dates.
Q. How do I sign up to attend?
A. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/orientation to access Orientation Registration. Keep in mind that space is limited during each session. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q. How do I meet the New and Transfer Student Orientation requirement?
A. At the moment, this requirement must be met by attending one of the available Orientations sessions or the Online Orientation Module. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/orientation to access Orientation Registration and available dates.
Q. How do I complete the self-guided online module?
A. Directions for how to login to and complete the online module will be shared during one of the upcoming Welcome sessions or Visit www.sunywcc.edu/orientation to access Orientation information.
Q. Who do I contact for more information?
A. Contact the Department of Student Involvement via [email protected]
Q. How long is New and Transfer Student Orientation?
A. New and Transfer Student Orientation sessions are a full day experience starting at 9 am to 4 pm in the summer. Virtual/Online Orientations are a 2 hour and 15 minute experience.
Q. Can I bring my parents or children?
A. Orientation sessions are intended for WCC students. However, we do offer live Family Orientation sessions during the week of our summer sessions and a self-guided Family Orientation during Winter Orientation. Family Orientation is a separate and unique program that does NOT meet the New and Transfer Student Orientation requirement. The presentations are geared for adults who want to learn more about the College and ways in which they can support their student. Children are discouraged from attending and or participating.
Q. What should I wear?
A. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing with comfortable closed-toed shoes.
Q. What sort of activities will I participate in?
A. New students will participate in a variety of fun and informative activities that are held during interactive speeches and engaging workshops.
Q. How do I get to Valhalla Campus?