Office of Student Involvement

As the primary sponsor for student involvement on campus, the Office of Student Involvement is one of the busiest places on campus. Student are found coming into the Office to discover what exciting opportunities are available to them. Click on the Getting Involved link to learn more about the variety of options available to join, participate and experience at Westchester Community College!

Student Involvment Office is also a hub of information on campus. Students looking for bus schedules, voter registration forms, and information about getting active on-campus should come by the office. All students should familiarize themselves with the important College important policy and procedure. For a list of these policies, please click here.

Don’t be afraid to stop by and inquire how you can get involved. You can just pick up some information or make an appointment with one of our staff to talk about what unique opportunities may appeal to you. There are experiences available to every student, regardless of your availability, course schedule, age, interests, etc. Student Involvement Office is the place where student activities, student involvement, and student leadership begins!

Here are some highlights of the activities, programs and events Student Involvement sponsors:

New & Transfer Student Orientation.

Held every August and January, before the fall and spring semesters respectively, this program serves to formally welcome new students to the College community. New students are greeted by a peer Orientation Leader, who serves as their host and guide for their Orientation day.

Each spring semester, the Office of Student Involvement recruits outstanding returning students to serve as Orientation Leaders and Peer Advisors. This program affords students the opportunity to join a committed team with their peers, learn about the College, receive compensation for their service, and make a difference in the lives of new students. For information about how to become an Orientation Leader and Peer Advisor, please click here.

Graduation.

Once a student completes the requirements of their degree or certificate program, they are eligible to participate at the College’s Graduation Ceremony. All graduates are recognized for their achievement by having their names called as they get to process across the stage in front of their family and friends. The Ceremony is held at the end of May each year on the Student Center lawn.

Student Leader Recognition Dinner.

There are hundreds of students who take active roles in student life. These students and their families are invited to attend a special dinner at the end of each academic year to be recognized or their contributions to the College. Delicious food, dancing and the presentation of awards are some of the highlights of the evening. Sponsored with the Student Government Association, this gala event has been hosted by the College for over sixty-years.

Advising Student Government & Westchester Events Board. In order to help two of the most intensive student leadership organizations achieve their mission and goals, the Office of Student Involvement provides advisement and support to these two organizations. Meeting frequently with student leaders, staff members in Student Involvement help students reflect on their experience, make action plans, and make a difference on campus. To learn more about these organizations, stop by the Office of Student Involvement (Student Center, Room 109) or click here for the Student Government or here for the Westchester Events Board.

Student Organization Support. With the over seventy active clubs/organizations on campus, there is bound to be something for everyone. Through trainings and individual meetings, the Office of Student Involvement is committed to helping each club/organization recognized at the College be successful in achieving its mission. For resources and information about club/organization support, be sure to visit the Getting Involved webpage.