Student Handbook 2023 - 2024

This federally funded program provides support services to individuals identified as having academic need and who are lowincome, first-generation college students, and/or disabled. Enrollment in this program will provide students with one-on-one tutoring, counseling and mentoring, academic and financial advisement, career and transfer assistance, and access to cultural programs and study skills workshops. The goals of this program are to assist students to remain in college, become academically successful, graduate, and transfer to a four-year institution. Tuition Refund Appeal www.sunywcc.edu/refund-appeal Tuition Refund Appeal is the process of determining if a student is eligible for a tuition refund based on extenuating circumstances beyond their control. Students have one (1) year from the last day of the semester to file a Tuition Refund Appeal. Before you decide to apply for a refund, please review the refund policy and guidelines to determine if you have met the criteria. Veterans www.sunywcc.edu/veterans Westchester Community College is a Military Friendly© College and is fully approved by the Veterans Administration and other agencies to conduct college-level education programs under federal and state laws. Veterans seeking to register for classes and educational benefits, or more information on veteran-eligible programs, should confer with the staff in Student Support Services. See Student Support Services for more information. Viking Success www.sunywcc.edu/academics/viking-success/ Viking Success is an interactive platform for students, faculty, and staff to collaborate towards improving academic achievement. With a few clicks of a mouse, students have access to their campus connections and academic information all in one place. Viking Success makes outreach easy and allows faculty and staff to work as a team to ensure students are given the necessary tools to succeed. Visitors to Campus www.sunywcc.edu/security Visitor parking is located in Parking Lot 1. Questions? Call 914-606-6730, or email Security@sunywcc.edu. Voter Registration www.sunywcc.edu/vote Westchester Community College has been designated as a Voter Friendly Campus by the Campus Vote Project. The College is committed to promoting student civic and electoral engagement. There are a variety of voter registration drives held throughout the year as well as efforts to engage students in the democratic process. Voter registration forms can be found in the Disabilities Office (LIB-G51) and in the Student Involvement Office (Student Center, room 108).

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