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Welcome to the Orca Pod!
We are thrilled to welcome you to our community.
WCC's New Student Orientation is intended for students who have completed steps 1-4 of the enrollment process and will take place on the following dates - please sign up below!
Here's how our New Student Orientation will help you get ready for your academic journey:
- You'll feel more confident and learn about campus life and engagement opportunities.
- You will connect to the Advising and Student Success teams and learn about helpful campus resources and career pathways.
- You will get ready to hit the ground running and learn how to prepare for academic success.
- The campus tour will help you locate your classrooms, library resources, campus bookstore, food pantry, and more.
Make sure you have completed enrollment steps 1-4 and RSVP below!
Orientation for winter quarter 2026:
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026; 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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.
