Spring Session 2021

How will courses be taught in the Spring?

95% of WCC Spring 2021 courses will be taught virtually with fewer courses to be taught in-person, on-campus.

Regardless of the instructional modality of a course, all courses are taught following the specific learning outcomes and high academic standards that are customary for a WCC education. Please review the definitions below so you understand the instructional method being used for each of your course selections.

Descriptions of Instructional Modalities - click to expand

ONLINE (OL) – Asynchronous (Anytime with Deadlines)

No scheduled meeting times. You will be able to log into Blackboard from anywhere and at a time that is convenient for you. Learning activities include online discussion boards, readings and assignment submissions; all classwork and assessments are completed entirely online.

ONLINE (OS) – Synchronous (Real-Time)

Class takes place remotely in real-time via Blackboard and Zoom. You are expected to participate in class on the scheduled days and times; your learning activities, assignments and assessments are online via Blackboard.

Online (OC) – Combined (Mix of Asynchronous & Synchronous)

Combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods (see above definitions) of instruction via Blackboard and Zoom. Your instructor will tell you in advance what days and times you will virtually meet. All your learning activities, assignments and assessments are online via Blackboard.

HYBRID (HY) – Synchronous & In-Person

Combination of online synchronous and in-person instruction modes. Your course will take place remotely via Blackboard and Zoom in real-time on scheduled days and times; in addition, your instructor will meet with you on campus (in-person) on scheduled days and times.

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WCC offers multiple course schedule options with different start dates to maximize convenience for you. Each option provides the same amount of course material and meeting hours. Start a traditional 15-week semester on January 25. Or start a 14-week semester on January 31. Or, if you prefer to minimize the number of courses you take at the same time, consider taking just 2 courses in each of our 7.5-week sessions, for a total of 4 courses across the full semester. (Our 7.5-week sessions are a good choice if you have significant outside commitments, such as a job or childcare responsibilities.) Meet with an academic counselor and financial aid advisor to be sure this works for you!

SESSIONS	January through May
15-week	Classes start – January 25					Last day – May 9
14-week		Classes start – January 31				Last day – May 9
12-week			Classes start – February 15			Last day – May 9
7.5-week #1	Classes start – January 25		Last day – March 14
7.5-week #2				Classes start – March 22	Last day – May 9

Interested in taking classes in the Winter Session? Click here to see further information. View the full Academic Calendar for Winter and Spring semesters: www.sunywcc.edu/academic-calendar

Registration FAQ

Do I need to meet with a counselor before I register?

If you are a continuing student, you do not need to meet with a counselor before registering. However, meeting with a counselor or your faculty advisor before you register will ensure that you register for courses that apply towards your degree. If you have earned less than 30 credits, you can make an appointment with a counselor at Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor .

If you have already earned 31 or more credits, you can meet with your faculty advisor Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

If you are a continuing student taking developmental, non-credit classes or your cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, you must meet with a counselor before registering. Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor.

What are the Tuition and Fees?

	Full-time (per semester)	Part-time (per credit)
Resident Tuition	$2,290	$191
Non-Resident Tuition	$5,885	$493

In addition to the cost of tuition, you will need to pay a variety of fees each semester. Fees vary based on whether you are a full-time or part-time student, the method of course delivery, and the campus you attend. Fall 2020 fees range from $55.75-$231.25. You may have to pay additional fees based on your program of study. For a complete list and explanation of fees, visit the tuition and fees page.

What is the Payment Process?

Payment arrangement options include:

You can pay (check or credit card ) for your classes by going to MyWCC. If you have questions about payment, the Bursar can help you https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.

You can apply for financial aid and use it towards your tuition and fees. It is important to remember that financial aid processing can take up to two weeks and requires you to be responsive to requests for documentation. You need to plan in advance. Speaking to a Student Financial Assistance Counselor can help you understand federal aid, state aid, loans, grants, and scholarships https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/finaid/.

Remember, if you haven’t paid for your classes or you don’t have a payment arrangement in place, you won’t be able to attend your classes.

My desired course or section is closed. (I was not previously registered for this desired course.)

If the course section you want to take is closed, you have a number of other possibilities.
If the semester hasn’t started, you should use Degree Works to help you search for an open session www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. You may also want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC. They can help you choose another class.

If the semester has started, you have the opportunity to add a class (if seats are available) during the Add/Swap period at the beginning of the semester. Degree Works can help you search for an open session www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. If you need assistance with that, you can reach out to an academic counselor or your faculty advisor. You may find the same class being offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week semester.

My required course needed to graduate THIS upcoming semester is closed or canceled.

Congratulations! You are almost a graduate. If a required course is closed or canceled, it is very important for you to speak with your faculty advisor Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC or an academic counselor Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor. They will be able to tell you what you need to do.

My registered course was canceled for the semester.

Degree Works can help you search for another class www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. Try to do that as soon as you find out that your class was canceled so that you can enroll in another section of the class or another course. You may also want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC. They can help you choose another class.

My registered courses were dropped for no payment.

Before the semester:

If your courses were dropped for no payment, you must reregister for your courses (if they are still available) and pay for your classes at that time. You can also try to reregister and set up a payment plan. You can speak with someone in the Bursar’s office: https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.

If the courses you want to take are no longer available (closed), you should search for another class section or course (s). You can also look at courses offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week sessions through Degree Works www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. You may want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

After the semester has begun (Add/Swap Period):

If you were attending classes and were dropped for non-payment, you can reregister and pay for your class(es) (if they are still open). You may still be able to set up a payment plan. You can speak with someone in the Bursar’s office: https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/bursars-office/.

If you cannot get back into your class(es), you can try to enroll in another class. You can also look at courses offered during the 14 week or 7 ½ week sessions through Degree Works www.sunywcc.edu/degreeworks. You may want to speak with an academic counselor if you have less than 30 credits Meet virtually with an Academic Counselor or with your faculty advisor if you have more than 31 credits Get information about your faculty advisor through MyWCC.

After the Add/Swap Period:

If you were dropped for non-payment after the add/swap period is over, obtain a Registration Exception form from the school dean or Registrar. You will need to follow the instructions on the form and obtain all your instructor signatures to verify attendance. (This form is intended only for exceptions after the add/swap period is over. You will need to register and pay within 48 hours of receiving the Dean’s permission.)