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WCC Honors Program
Do you like to challenges? Do you like thinking & learning outside of the box? Do you like smaller classes? Do you want to share your academic experience with a group of classmates in a family-like atmosphere? If you answered yes to these questions, then you need to consider applying to the Wayne Community College Honors Program. To be eligible, you must have a 3.5 GPA and currently seeking an AA or AS degree or planning to transfer to a four year univsersity. If you would like an application or more information, you can contact Brandon Jenkins in AZA 324 or at bmjenkins@waynecc.edu.
Speed Limits on Campus
Speed limits on campus are 20 MPH on the access roads and 10 MPH in the parking lots. Due to numerous complaints, The Office of Campus Police and Security is stepping up campus patrols and enforcement of the speed limits (this means traffic violation tickets) for everyone's safety. Please plan your day accordingly so you do not have to speed to get to your destination on time. Thanks in advance for making Wayne Community College a safe place to learn and work.
Overflow Parking
Overflow parking on grass is only permitted behind the PINE building. You will receive a ticket for parking on grass anywhere else.
Financial Aid Announcements
FORGIVABLE LOANS FOR SERVICE (FELS) PROGRAM 2013-2014
The application for the Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) program for 2013-14 is now available at www.CFNC.org/FELS.
Qualified students committed to working in NC in fields that have critical need for more employees, such as nursing, teaching, allied heath fields, or medicine may apply for a FELS loan. The program was established by the NC General Assembly and is administered by the NC State Education Assistance Authority.
The loan program provides financial assistance to help students with their higher education expenses. Prior to receiving funding, recipients must sign a promissory note agreeing to pay back the loan after graduation either by working a year in an approved position in NC for each academic year of funding received or by paying the loan in cash.
Full details of the FELS program, the application, eligibility requirements, award amounts, loan repayment details and listing of qualifying academic programs and institutions can be found at www.CFNC.org/FELS.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2013.
ATTENTION: VRAP – VETERAN AFFAIRS PARTICIPANTS
Summer Semester Only: (7) seven semester hours is considered full time status. Therefore, you are only required to register for (7) semester hours in your major to remain eligible for the VRAP program.
VRAP students are required to enroll and bring a copy of the PAID registration statement to the VA office for your classes to be certified to the VA for payment. If you have any questions, please feel free to see one of our VA Officials, we are located in the Financial Aid Office.
Change of Personal Information
All students should report change of address or phone updates to the Office of Admission and Records. Reporting these changes helps to ensure accurate mailing of important materials.
ATTENTION: Veteran Affairs Students & Chapter 33/Post 9/11 Recipients
As you pre-register, please be reminded of the following VA regulations:
For VA purposes, the term “Hybrid” does not exist. Courses are either “residence” courses or “distance learning” courses. VA does not pay for distance learning/remedial classes.
Current Scholarships
Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team
Apply for the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Term scholarship with our easy online form
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team. In addition, The Coca-Cola Foundation, along with The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes the New Century Scholars. Fifty students will be named Gold Scholars, each receiving $1,500 scholarships, fifty students will be named Silver Scholars, each receiving $1,250 scholarships, and fifty students will be named Bronze Scholars, each receiving $1,000 scholarships. A state may have multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze Scholars. These students will be featured in the USA TODAY newspaper.
To be eligible for these programs, students must submit an application for the All-USA Community College Academic Team/Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team.
Contact information: Scholarship Programs Department of Phi Theta Kappa at the link below or call 601-987-5741.
http://www.ptk.org/become-a-member/scholarships/academic-teams
New Century Scholars
The student receiving the highest All-USA Community College Academic Team application score in each state is named a Coca-Cola New Century Scholar and represents his/her state in the opening ceremonies at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention. In addition, one student from a Phi Theta Kappa chapter in Canada and one student from a Phi Theta Kappa chapter in the other seven sovereign nations where Phi Theta Kappa chapters exist are named Coca-Cola New Century Scholars. Each Coca-Cola New Century Scholar will receive a $2,000 scholarship and each institution will receive special recognition at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention.
For more information about the New Century Scholars program, contact scholarship.programs@ptk.org or 601.987.5741.
http://www.ptk.org/become-a-member/scholarships/coca-cola-academic-team
NC Reach
Educational Assistance for Adoptees and Foster Youth. Open to individuals who have aged out of the foster care system at age 18 or have been adopted from NC Foster Care after their 12th birthday.
Application and details available online at www.ncreach.org
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
Available to:
- Dependent children of US soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, or Guardsmen who have been killed or permanently disabled (100% VA disability rating) as a result of an operational mission or training accident, or who is classified as a prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA).
- A high school senior, high school graduate, or registered as a full time undergraduate student. Under the age of 26.
Apply online at www.fascholarship.com
WORKS Information
WORKS (Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success)
WORKS at Wayne Community College has a new, flexible class to help you get back to work! Because the class is in a lab setting, you don’t have to be there every time the class meets or stay for the entire class period. WORKS offers a self-paced and self-directed solution for maximizing your potential.
- NO COST! DAY AND EVENING OPTIONS!
- Revive your "ailing" or "tired" resume or build your portfolio
- Get help with interviewing
- Discover short-term training opportunities that fit your interests and your schedule
- Offering individualized assistance specific to your job search
- Upgrade your skills
- Earn your CRC (Career Readiness Certificate)
- Learn strategies for test taking
Call today for more information or to sign up! (919-735-5151 ext 7003, 7004, or 7005)
WorkKeys Testing Calendar
The WORKS testing calendar can be found here: Testing Calendar.
Call WORKS at WCC (919-735-5151 ext 7004) to sign up for testing appointment.
General Information
Security Notes
- Visitor parking spaces are for VISITORS ONLY! The fine for this is $5.
- Students, faculty and staff must register their cars to park on campus. Parking decals can be secured in the Business Office/SGA.
- Please do not leave your personal property unattended at any time.
- There is a lost and found area in the main security office.
- The North Carolina penalty for passing a school bus displaying its “STOP” sign is 7 points. Do not drive past any school bus displaying its “STOP” sign.
- Wayne Community College is routinely patrolled by police K-9 units. All staff, students, visitors and vehicles on WCC property are subject to K-9 exposure.
Parking Reminder
Citations will be issued for violations of the college's Traffic and Parking Policy. Any students:
- Without a properly displayed parking decal
- Parking on the grass
- Parking in a Visitor parking space
- Parking in a Staff parking space
- Parking in a Handicap parking space
…will be cited
Personal Counseling for Students
Do you feel stressed-out, overwhelmed, or anxious? Would you like to work on managing your time better, decrease test-taking anxiety, or improve your personal relationships? If you are part-time or full-time curriculum students, you can receive short-term counseling. Schedule an appointment or have questions answered. Contact Melanie Jenkins at 919-739-6731 or stop by WLC 116.
Disability Services
If you have a disability/chronic medical condition, you may be eligible for accommodations while attending Wayne Community College. We are committed to making sure that the programs and facilities at the college are accessible to everyone. Please contact Deana Holland, Disability Services Counselor, Counseling Services at 919-739-6729 or stop by WLC 114 for assistance.