WCJC connect

WCJC connect , a student guide to online operations, is now available on wcjc.edu. Students can now view tutorials and FAQs on Student e-Mail, Online Services and student accounts in one convenient location. Visit the college website and click on WCJC connect to get started.

We've Gone GREEN!

Class schedules are now online, saving trees and reducing operating costs. Access the Fall 2011 class schedule now at wcjc.edu. A limited number of printed schedules will be available on each campus, but only through the production of the Summer 2012 schedule. These will be available in reception, student services, registration and financial aid office areas.

Tuition Increase

Wharton County Junior College Tuition Increase 

Beginning Fall 2011 

Wharton County Junior College is announcing an increase in tuition and fees beginning with the Fall 2011 semester. The following rates will be adopted:

•  An increase from $36/semester hour to $46/semester hour ($10/semester hour) to the General Services Fees,
•  A room increase from $500/semester to $600/semester ($100/semester) for students residing in Mullins Hall,
•  A room increase from $500/semester to $600/semester ($100/semester) for students residing in Brooking Hall,
•  A room increase from $500/semester to $700/semester ($200/semester) for students residing in Frankie Hall,
• An increase from $100 to $200 in the dormitory deposit for all dormitory students, and
•  An increase from $70 to $130 in testing fees for students registered in the Fire Academy.

Prepare for Success: New Student Orientation with Parent Sessions

Are you prepared for success? There's a lot you need to know when starting a college career and WCJC wants to help you make a smart start with new student orientation. All new students who are beginning WCJC in the fall are encouraged to attend.

Students will have opportunities to:

• meet future classmates
• learn tips for success
• get hands on training with online services 
• register early for fall classes 

Parent sessions will also be held during new student orientation to give parents tips for supporting their child's transition from high school to college. Topics in these sessions include:

• Communication with parents about student records
• Progress
• Attendance
• Financial aid matters (ie: navigating the processes for your family and understanding the terms of financial aid) 
• and tips on how to be successful 

Orientation sessions will be held on June 23 at the Sugar Land campus, June 28 at the Richmond campus, and June 30 at the Wharton campus.

Students can register to attend orientation by submitting the online registration form on the college website. Start smart by signing up today.

Criminal Minds Seminar at WCJC

The Wharton County Junior College Department of Public Safety Training will host national trainer and criminal investigator Marx Howell for a three day training seminar in advanced criminal investigative analysis. 

The course will be held June 13-15 at WCJC’s Sugar Land campus and is approved for TCLEOSE and other training credit. The seminar costs $250 and registration is open through June 10.

David Clayton, WCJC director of public safety training, said the course is designed to provide law enforcement officials with advanced training to understand the behavior behind sex crimes, violence, serial offenders and homicides. The concepts presented will deal with the operational and investigative perspective, not a clinical diagnosis perspective.

Howell is a 32-year veteran of the Texas Department of Public Safety and has been in law enforcement for nearly 50 years. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, as well as Dr. Martin Reiser’s Law Enforcement Hypnosis Institute in Los Angeles. Since 1985, he has served as vice-chairman and chairman of the Cold Case Review Team, sponsored by the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas. This group assists law enforcement agencies in unsolved sexual assault and homicide cases.

Students can download the registration form, complete it and fax it to (979) 532-6541. For more information please contact WCJC Public Safety Training at (979) 532-6554.

Pocket the Savings

Start smart your summer at WCJC and pocket the savings! Due to anticipated state funding cuts many colleges and universities may increase tuition rates this fall. Beat the increase, enroll in a summer course and put your savings toward next semester's tuition.

For course, program, registration, and semester information, visit www.wcjc.edu or call 800-561-WCJC (9252)