Spring Session 2019
1. Get Informed |
| Check course descriptions and program requirements: www.sunywcc.edu/catalog |
2. Get Advised |
| Meet with an advisor to discuss your academic plan and which courses to take. * |
3. Get Registered |
| Search for courses being offered and register www.sunywcc.edu/MyWCC |
Primary Spring Semester |
| Main campus and online: Classes begin January 22 Extension locations: Classes begin January 26* Standard registration period: October 29 – January 16 Late registration period (extra fees apply): Main campus: January 17 – January 28 Extension locations: January 17 – February 1* Last day to drop a course with full refund: Main campus: January 21 Extension locations: January 25* *Biology courses w/labs in Ossining follow main campus schedule |
First 7.5-week Short Sesion |
| Main campus and online. Classes begin January 22 Standard registration period: October 29 – January 16 Late registration period (extra fees apply): January 17 – January 24 Last day to drop a course with full refund: January 21 |
12-week Short Session |
| Port Chester Extension Location only. Classes begin February 11 Standard registration period: October 29 – February 6 Late registration period (extra fees apply): February 7 – February 15 Last day to drop a course with full refund: February 10 |
Second 7.5-week Short Session |
| Main campus, Mount Vernon, White Plains and online. Classes begin March 25 Standard registration period: October 29 – March 20 Late registration period (extra fees apply): March 21 – March 27 Last day to drop a course with full refund: March 24 |
Don’t get dropped! |
| If you don’t have a payment arrangement set up by the due date, you will be dropped from your courses. If that happens, you lose your seat in all your classes. There are many options for funding your education. |
View the full Academic Calendar for Spring and upcoming semesters: www.sunywcc.edu/academic-calendar
How to Register
New Student Registration
Students new to Westchester Community College will register for their first semester of classes during the required Academic Counseling and Advisement Session. The checklist below outlines the necessary steps to take before and after that session. For details about what is required in these areas, please visit www.sunywcc.edu/regchecklist
✓ College Application
✓ Apply for financial aid (if applicable)
✓ Immunization Requirements
✓ “Westchester Welcome” Information Session
✓ Placement Testing
✓ In-person Academic Counseling and Advisement
✓ Make Payment Arrangements by January 21, 2019
- See Payment Arrangements section for ways to ensure your tuition and fees are covered
- After January 21, 2019, payment arrangements will have to be made prior to registering for classes
✓ Proof of Residency (non-Westchester residents)
✓ New Student Orientation (mandatory for all new students, online and in-person sessions available)
Continuing Student Registration
There are two ways for continuing students to register:
Online Registration is open to students whose academic and student accounts are in good standing (without “holds”). To register online, visit www.sunywcc.edu/MyWCC and follow the How to Register instructions on the login screen. Note that your User ID and Password are required. For questions about holds, contact 914-606-5600.
In-person Registration is available to returning students during regular business hours on the Valhalla campus (Administration Building, Registrar’s Office, Room 107) and at our Ossining, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, White Plains, and Yonkers extension locations. For office hours, visit www.sunywcc.edu/registrar or www.sunywcc.edu/locations
Know This Before You Register
Continuing students who are taking developmental, non-credit classes or students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 must meet with a counselor before registering. To meet with an Academic Counselor, visit the Student Center, Room 219. Counselors are also available at our Mt. Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Peekskill locations. For counseling hours visit: www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/counseling/counseling-office-hours/
- You do not need your Fall 2018 grades in order to register for Spring 2019.
- Meeting with a counselor or your faculty advisor before you register will ensure that you register for courses that apply towards your degree!
Tuition and Fees
| Full-time (per semester) |
Part-time (per credit) |
|
| Resident Tuition | $2,190 | $183 |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $5,885 | $493 |
In addition to the cost of tuition, students pay a variety of fees each semester. Fees vary based on full-time/part-time status, method of course delivery, and campus. Base rates for Spring 2019 fees range from $55.75-$231.25. Additional fees may apply based on your program of study. For a complete list and explanation of fees, visit www.sunywcc.edu/tuition. Tuition and fees subject to change. Please check the college’s website for updates.
Payment Arrangements
Students must make payment arrangement by January 21, 2019 to prevent being dropped from their first choice of classes. Payment arrangement options include:
1. Making payment in full. You can make payment in person with cash, check or credit card. Or pay online via credit card at www.sunywcc.edu/MyWCC.
2. Enroll in a payment plan and make the payments as scheduled. Visit www.sunywcc.edu/bursar for information about the plan. Log in to your MyWCC Student Center to enroll.
3. Apply for financial aid and use the financial aid award towards your tuition and fees. For any portion of your bill that is not covered by aid, please make payment by January 21, 2019. Financial Aid processing can take up to two weeks and requires the student to be responsive to requests for documentation. Please plan accordingly to have aid in place by January 21, 2019. After January 21, 2019, students must have payment arrangements in place prior to registering for classes.
■ Valhalla — Main Campus • 914-606-6600
■ Mount Vernon Extension Center • 914-606-7200
■ Ossining Extension Center • 914-606-7400
■ Peekskill Extension Center • 914-606-7300
■ White Plains Extension Center • 914-606-7500
■ Yonkers Extension Center (at Cross County Shopping Center) • 914-606-7100
Local School-based extension locations
(evening classes only) • 914-606-6839
■ Mahopac (Mahopac High School)
■ New Rochelle (The Ursuline School)
■ Port Chester (PC Middle School)
■ Yonkers (Educational Opportunity Center)
Questions? Find answers at the Registrar’s page or email registrar@sunywcc.edu.
Did You Know?
File for financial aid right now! To apply for federal financial aid, begin the application process online at the FAFSA website. New York state residents can apply for state aid by visiting the NYS Student Aid Payment Application page.
Registration FAQ
My desired course or section is closed. (I was not previously registered for this desired course.)
Before the semester begins
- Use Degree Works:
- Seek advisement on alternatives Student Center, Room 111
After the semester begins ADD/SWAP period
Seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
After the add period ends
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
My required course needed to graduate THIS upcoming semester is closed or cancelled.
Before the semester begins
- Seek Curriculum Chair assistance; as needed go to the Dean of the School of the course.
- File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
After the semester begins, ADD/SWAP period
Seek Curriculum Chair assistance; in the summer, go to Counseling Center in the Student Center.
File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
After the add period ends
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- File for graduation if you haven’t already: https://mywcc.sunywcc.edu
My registered course was cancelled for the semester. (Student not graduating yet.)
Before the semester begins
Seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works:
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 111
My registered courses were dropped for no payment.
Before the semester begins
Before the add deadline ends:
- If the courses are still open, reregister and pay.
- If needed, set up payment plan and meet all payment deadlines.
- If a course is closed, see alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works: www.sunywcc.degreeworks
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 111
After the semester begins,ADD/SWAP period
If you were in attendance:
Before the add deadline ends:
- If the courses are still open, reregister and pay.
- If needed, set up payment plan and meet all payment deadlines.
- If a course is closed, seek alternatives instead:
- All sections, day/times
- All campus locations
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
- Use Degree Works: www.sunywcc.degreeworks
- Seek advisement; go to Student Center, Room 219
If you were not in attendance:
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions
- Summer/winter sessions
After the add period ends
If you were not in attendance:
Seek alternatives instead:
- 7.5 and 12 wk. sessions Summer/winter sessions
If you were in attendance:
Immediately upon notification, Obtain Registration Exception form from School Deans, Extension Center or Registrar. Obtain all instructor Signatures to verify attendance and follow instructions on the form. Note: This form is intended only for exceptions after the add/swap period is over within the following dates: On campus 1/23/18 - 1/26/18 Off campus 1/30/18 - 2/02/18 Student needs to register and pay within 48 hours of Dean’s permission.