The Student Life Engagement Team is a team of WCC students that plan and host events for the student body. For information on upcoming events, see below, check out the Campus Events Calendar, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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 2025-2026! 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! 

Winter Quarter Hours (beginning 1.05.2026):

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.

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

Winter 2026 Executive Board Meetings

Location: Syre Auditorium

*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.

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

Winter 2026 Senate Meetings

Location: Syre Auditorium

*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.

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

Winter 2026 S&A Fee Budget Committee Meetings

Location: 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.

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

Winter 2026 Association Council Meetings

Location: Syre 211

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.

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

Winter 2026 Social Justice Committee Meetings: Not Scheduled Yet

Location: Syre 211

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.

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: Not Scheduled Yet

Location: Syre 108

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.

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

Winter 2026 Student Engagement Advisory Committee Meetings: 

Location: Syre 211

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. 

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

Winter 2026 Pod Parties: 

Location: Syre 211

What are POD Parties?: Orca Day is the annual end of the academic year celebration, with all the ASWCC Clubs & Organizations hosting activities, food trucks, and more fun! 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.