The Student Life and Engagement Team is a team of WCC students that plan and host events for the student body. See below and follow us on social media (Instagram) for information about upcoming events!

Associated Students of Whatcom Community college (ASWCC) Clubs are a great way for students to connect with fellow students and build a sense of community. Check out the ASWCC Club & Unions page for information. 

The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC) student government represents students in college decision making. You can get involved in ASWCC Government by learning about ASWCC Senate, ASWCC Executive Board, Student Life and Engagement Team, and ASWCC committees (see a list of the committees at the bottom of the webpage).

Thanks to the efforts of the ASWCC Civic Engagement Leadership Team, Whatcom Community College has been designated a Voter Friendly Campus for 2023-2024! Click here to read the ASWCC's Voter Friendly Campus report and learn how the ASWCC and other WCC partners engage local voters.

Click here to register to vote in Washington State.

The Orca Food Pantry is located on the first floor of Syre Student Center! 

Fall Quarter Service Hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Established in 2016 by the Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC), the Orca Food Pantry provides non-perishable food and hygiene products to combat student food insecurity at Whatcom. The Orca Food Pantry webpage is updated regularly with resources for community food distribution.

Getting connected: Come join a senate meeting! You can get on the agenda by contacting ASWCC President no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

Meetings are schedule: Senate meetings are held Mondays in the Syre Auditorium starting at 3:00 pm. Meeting dates for Fall 2024 are:

*Please note: Meetings will run until 5:00 p.m. or until meeting is adjourned

For additional information, please contact ASWCC Executive Vice President.

About: ASWCC Senate is the main voting body of students on campus. During ASWCC Senate meetings, services and activities (S&A) recipients give reports, ASWCC student government members allocate funds, and students can bring questions and concerns before the Senate during "open floor".

Requesting funds: Submit a completed ASWCC Funding Request Form to StudentLife@whatcom.edu no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

Getting connected: Students can come to ASWCC InterClub Council (ICC) meetings to have their questions addressed or can get on the agenda by contacting ASWCC Vice President for Clubs no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

Meeting are scheduled: Once a month in Syre 107/108. 

Meeting dates for Winter 2023 are:

About: All ASWCC Clubs are represented and have a vote at ASWCC Senate meetings. During ASWCC Senate meetings, club representatives allocate funds to clubs and discuss matters that impact clubs. Students can bring questions and concerns before ICC during "open floor".

Requesting funds: Submit a completed ASWCC Funding Request Form to ASWCC Vice President for Clubs no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

About: ASWCC Social Justice Committee is the official standing committee of the ASWCC student government charged with planning and addressing other social justice matters important to students.

Getting connected:  All WCC students are invited to participate.

Dates: 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, and 11/13

Location: Syre 211

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

About: ASWCC Health and Wellness Committee is the official standing committee of the ASWCC student government charged with addressing health and wellness related matters important to students.

Getting connected: WCC students are invited to participate. 

Dates: 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 3/5

Location: Syre 216

Time: 9:30am-11:00am