Student Life and Development

The Office of Student Life and Development is your hub for making connections with your fellow Orcas!

Events

ASWCC Clubs & Unions

Student Government

WCC is a Voter Friendly Campus

Orca Food Pantry

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

Spring Quarter Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 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.

ASWCC Meetings

Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC) meetings are open for all current WCC students to participate! Check below for different meeting times.

ASWCC Executive Board

All WCC students are welcome and encouraged to join Executive Board meetings!

Spring 2026 Executive Board Meetings

Location: Syre Auditorium

Monday, April 20, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 4, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, June 1, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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

To get on the agenda, contact the ASWCC President no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting. For additional information, please contact ASWCC President.

Requesting funds

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

What is the ASWCC Executive Board?

The purpose of the Executive Board is to advocate for students and represent WCC students in college decision-making. The Executive Board shall manage, direct, and monitor all the activities, guidelines and procedures of the Associated Students of Whatcom Community College.

About Executive Board Meetings

The main purpose of Executive Board meetings will be to discuss the implementation of the 2025-26 ASWCC Work Plan, which focuses on areas of engagement, collaboration, accessibility, and legacy. These meetings will also include college governance committee reports and civic engagement updates.

ASWCC Senate

All WCC students are welcome and encouraged to join Senate meetings!

Spring 2026 Senate Meetings

Location: Syre Auditorium

Monday, April 13, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, April 27, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 4, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, May 18, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 8, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

*Please note: Meetings will run until 4:00 p.m. or until meeting is adjourned

To get on the agenda, contact the ASWCC President no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting. For additional information, please contact ASWCC President.

Requesting funds

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

What is the ASWCC Senate?

The ASWCC Senate is the main voting body of students on campus.

About Senate Meetings

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 S&A recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

Services & Activities Fee Budget Committee

All WCC students are welcome and encouraged to attend Services & Activities (S&A) Fee Budget Committee meetings!

Spring 2026 S&A Fee Budget Committee Meetings

Monday, April 27, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Syre Auditorium

Monday, June 1, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Syre Auditorium

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

You can get on the agenda by contacting the ASWCC VP for Finance no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting. For additional information, please contact ASWCC VP for Finance.

Requesting funds

Completed S&A Budget Request Packets for 2026-27 will be due at the beginning of Winter Quarter 2026. The due date and request packet will be released in the future. Contact StudentLife@whatcom.edu if you have questions.

What is the S&A Fee Budget Committee?

The Services and Activities Fee Budget Committee is established to ensure responsible and transparent management of the Services and Activities (S&A) fee resources. The committee is tasked with evaluating funding requests, ensuring compliance with institutional and legal guidelines, and providing well-considered recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

ASWCC Association Council

Students can come to ASWCC Association Council meetings to have their questions addressed about ASWCC Clubs and Unions.

Spring 2026 Association Council Meetings

Location: Syre 211

Friday, April 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

To get on the agenda, contact the ASWCC VP for Clubs & Unions no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

Requesting funds

Submit a completed ASWCC Funding Request Form to ASWCC VP for Clubs & Unions no later than 1 week in advance of scheduled meeting.

About ASWCC Association Council Meetings

Chaired by the ASWCC VP for Clubs & Unions, the Association Council meetings serve as a platform for chartered associations to collaborate, discuss funding requests, share updates, and coordinate various activities to enhance the campus engagement and facilitate the growth of the ASWCC association community.

ASWCC Social Justice Committee

All WCC students are invited to participate in ASWCC Social Justice Committee meetings! You do not need to attend every meeting to participate.

Spring 2026 Social Justice Committee Meetings

Location: Syre 211

There are no meetings scheduled yet for ASWCC Social Justice Committee in spring quarter. Please check this webpage for future updates.

What is the ASWCC Social Justice Committee?

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.

ASWCC Health and Wellness Committee

All WCC students are invited to join Health & Wellness Committee meetings! You do not need to attend every meeting to participate.

Winter 2026 Health & Wellness Committee Meetings

Location: Syre 211

Thursday, April 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 14, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 28, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 4, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

What is the ASWCC Health & Wellness Committee?

The 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. The committee promotes student's overall well-being through advocacy, education, programming, collaboration, and assessment to create a healthy campus environment.

Student Engagement Advisory Committee

All WCC students are invited to attend Student Engagement Advisory Committee meetings! You do not need to attend every meeting to participate.

Spring 2026 Student Engagement Advisory Committee Meetings

Location: Syre 211

Tuesday, April 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

What is the Student Engagement Advisory Committee?

The purpose of the Student Engagement Advisory Committee is to engage with the ASWCC and gather feedback on activity and programing needs across campus and assist in creating a cohesive plan across campus to support student engagement.

POD Parties (Planning Orca Day)

All WCC students are welcome to join POD Parties (Planning Orca Day) in spring quarter!

Spring 2026 POD Parties

Location: Syre 211

Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

What is Orca Day?

Orca Day is the annual end of the academic year celebration, with all the ASWCC Clubs & Organizations hosting activities, food trucks, and more fun! Orca day is June 10, 2026!

What are POD Parties?

The purpose of POD Parties (Planning Orca Day) is to include the ASWCC and gather feedback on the process to plan Orca Day. Students can also sign up to volunteer on the Food Committee, Marketing Committee, and Activities Committee.