Women's Services

• Services for Part-time Students
  Counseling and supportive services are provided by Westchester Community College at no cost to women returning to school or work. Job skills training and job-hunting techniques are offered. Nationally accredited day care for children of Westchester Community College students is available, during day classes, at reasonable cost.
   
• Taking the First Step
  If you are an adult women thinking about college, the Office of Admissions is available to assist you. The taking the First Step workshop was designed for women like you as an introduction to the services, programs and admissions procedures for women thinking about attending Westchester Community College. In an informal setting, you will meet women like yourself who are making the decision to attend college. You will be introduced to the Women's Forum and other college programs and support services. Attend our next free workshop; to reserve a seat or receive free information, call the Office of Admissions at 914-606-6735.
   
• Women's Forum
  The Women's Forum is a day program of support services designed to ease and enhance the experiences of adult women students who have resumed their education at Westchester Community College. Services include a "Welcoming Reception" for New Students, program planning, workshops, seminars, peer discussion groups. academic and personal counseling. College information and referrals to on and off campus resources are offered during daily "Drop-in" Office Hours or by telephone and e-mail. The College's Workplace Culture Coaching corporate mentoring Program for female students is also coordinated through the Women's Forum. The office is located in Sci.118. 914-606-6901, women'sforum@sunywcc.edu.
   
• On-Campus Child Care
  Westchester Community College's on-campus child care center is fully accredited and professionally staffed. It accepts infants through 5-year olds. Eight bright, spacious classrooms are filled with new, safe play equipment and have observation rooms for parents and staff. Our Parent Communication Program gives daily information about your child's activities.
   
  Hours for Child Care are from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday year round (except the last week of December). Part-time care is available if you qualify. Call for financial aid application. For additional information, call 914-606-6644.