Online Learning Student Resources
New and Prospective Online Learning Students
For more general information about online education (how it works, who it’s for) please see Information for Students (pdf)
There are three different kinds of modes of instructions that incorporate online instruction at Westchester Community College, Online, Hybrid, and Online w/In-person requirement. Please read the descriptions below to select the mode of instruction that best suits your learning preferences:
| Mode of Instruction | Description |
| Online | Offered in a format that is delivered entirely (100%) online through the internet. |
| Online w/ In-Person Requirement | Offered in a format where the majority (80% – 90%) of the course will take place online, but these sections require proctored exam requirements either on campus or at a location determined by the instructor. |
| Hybrid | Offered in a format that combines online mode of instruction with face-to-face classroom instruction. These courses have some scheduled class meetings (between 35% to 70%) that take place on campus and the remainder of the instructional time is replaced with online meetings, assignments, and/or activities. |
Getting Started
To find specific online classes using the Westchester Community College search feature, visit the MyWCC homepage
Under Registration Information click on Search for Classes
Select the desired term and subject and then click on Additional Search Criteria to expand the menu. Change Mode of Instruction to Online and then click on Search.
How to Apply
Complete an application: all students, including online and visiting students, must apply to WCC by submitting an Online Application on the Apply page. You will be notified by Admissions when you are accepted. Notification of Admission Status is sent approximately one week after applications are processed.
Admissions Information
Visit the Admissions Information page for information on the admissions process and contact information.
If you are a returning student who attended WCC less than seven years ago, you must contact the Registrar’s Office at Registrar@sunywcc.edu to reactivate your records. If you attended WCC more than seven years ago, you must visit the Admissions Office to submit a new application and transcripts.
Tuition & Fees
Visit the Tuitions and Fees page for information on tuition and fees.
How to Register
After receiving a MyWCC ID from the Admissions office, you will need to activate your account. Visit the MyWCC homepage and click on New Students underMyWCC Account Activation.
Once your account is activated, view the How to Make Your Schedule Online PDF for instructions on registering for classes.
You can find more information on how to register, make payments and drop and/or swap courses on the Registering for Classes page.
One hour after you have created your MyWCC Account, your WCC Email Address will be activated. View the How to Access Email PDF for detailed instructions on activating and accessing your student email.
This account, hosted by Microsoft Office 365 Pro, offers e-mail, 1 TB of online file storage via OneDrive, Office Online, Office Mobile, and the latest versions of Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint – all for free with a Westchester Community College student email account.
Counseling and Academic Planning
Need to pick courses, check transfer credits, or plan a semester for degree completion? The counseling office can help answer your academic questions: Counseling page.
Remember to review the Academic Calendar for important deadlines, such as application, registration, add/drop, refunds, and withdrawals.
Course Information
Each division office governs the creation, instructor, and cancellation (if applicable) of their online classes. For more information about the course you should contact the department which offers it. For more information about a specific course or program of study, search the Online Course Catalog.