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New Student Orientation

Welcome New Students!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Whatcom Community College. We are thrilled to welcome you to our community.

Orientation is an opportunity for you to meet other students, learn about career pathways, and prepare for a strong start in college.

Winter New Student Orientation will take place on the following dates - please sign up below!

  • December 17, 9a.m.-12p.m.

Note:

If our in person Orientations don't work for your schedule, you can complete our online New Student Orientation.

It should only take you about thirty minutes to complete, and will help you familiarize yourself with the many resources available to you as a student. You'll meet your virtual success network, learn how to navigate registration, and be ready to enroll in your first quarter of classes!

Getting Started Steps

In addition to attending an orientation, we encourage you to review our Getting Started Steps to help prepare you for a strong start in college.

New Student Orientation!

Are you a new student for Summer or Fall 2023? Then New Student Orientation is for you!

Orientation is an opportunity for you to learn how to navigate campus and introduce you to the Orca community. Orientation is required for all WCC students who are new to college. During the program, you will begin to build a network of resources that will help you to start your WCC journey on the right path. Orientation includes these activities:

  • A campus tour
  • A chance to connect with other new students
  • Interactions with faculty and staff
  • Sessions on college success, how to explore your academic and career goals, etc.

  • Enrollment in your first quarter's classes

Click HERE to sign up!

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