Current Students
Summer 2019 Completers
If you have not applied for Summer Completion, the due date for review is Friday, June 21, 2019.
- Download a copy of the graduation application (PDF file, open with the free Adobe Reader), pick up a copy in Student Services, print the form from Moodle, or request one be sent to you.
- Meet with your advisor.
- Return application on or before June 21, 2019 to the Records Office, Hildebrand Hall, Room 106. Documentation used by the advisor needs to be attached to the application.
- A preliminary graduation audit will be conducted through Student Services. You will receive a letter indicating completion of hours and payment information for the business office. If you have not met all requirements, a letter will be sent to you and your advisor listing these deficiencies.
- If your graduation audit reveals that you have completed, or are currently registered for all classes required for graduation, a $30 graduation fee will be added to your student account. This fee will be good for the current academic year in which you apply. If you do not complete all of the required courses within the academic year in which you apply, you will be charged an additional $30 fee upon reapplication.
- Reminder: There will not be a Summer Graduation Ceremony. Summer Completers will have an opportunity to participate in the Spring 2020 Graduation Ceremony.
FAFSA Fridays
WPCC Financial Aid Counselors provide assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid) when you attend any scheduled FAFSA Friday. NO appointment is necessary! WPCC’s priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA is June 1st each year. However, WPCC will continue to process FAFSA applications and award aid to students as financial aid files are completed throughout the academic year.
Here is the schedule for FAFSA Fridays (all are from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in Hildebrand Hall 127):
- May 17
- May 24
- May 31
- June 7
- June 14
- June 21
- June 28
- July 12
- July 19
- July 26
- August 2
What You Should Bring
Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions. If you are planning on attending aFAFSA Friday event, please bring the following materials with you
- Student’s Tax Return & W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
Need 2016 Taxes/W2s - 2019-20: 2019 Fall, 2020 Spring & Summer
Need 2017 Taxes/W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
- Parent’s Tax Return & W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
Need 2016 Taxes/W2s - 2019-20: 2019 Fall, 2020 Spring & Summer
Need 2017 Taxes/W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
- Driver’s License Number
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Permanent Resident Number (If applicable)
- Mother’s Social Security Number / Mother’s Date of Birth
- Father’s Social Security Number / Father’s Date of Birth
- Parent(s) Marital Status / Parent(s) Marital Status Date
- Parent(s) Worker’s Compensation
- Parent(s) Child Support paid or received
- Parent(s) and Students current balances of Cash, Savings, and Checking accounts
- Students Worker’s Compensation
INDEPENDENT STUDENTS NEED TO PROVIDE:
- Student’s (and spouse, if applicable) Tax Return & W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
Need 2016 Taxes/W2s - 2019-20: 2019 Fall, 2020 Spring & Summer
Need 2017 Taxes/W2s
- 2018-19: 2018 Fall, 2019 Spring & Summer
- Driver’s License Number
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Permanent Resident Number ( if applicable)
- Student’s Marital Status / Marital Status Date
- Worker’s Compensation and/or Child Support received or paid.
- Current balances of cash, savings, and checking account.
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Cafeteria
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They are here! Photos from the 2019 graduation ceremonies on May 11th, photos from the Medical Laboaratory Technology and Medical Assisting pinnings, and the 2019 Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony. See them now: www.wpcc.edu/graduation-2019/
Congratulations Class of 2019 Graduates! We wish you the best in all your future endeavors!
Graduation 2019 continues at 2:00 p.m. with our second ceremony. Congratulations graduates! Post photos and videos using #WPCC19.
College Central Network®
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WPCC will be conducting an active shooter training drill on our Main Campus on Wednesday, May 8th around 1:00 p.m.
For more information about the drill, read the story in Tuesday's Morganton News-Herald:
www.morganton.com/news/college-to-host-active-shooter-training/article_d4bc098e-70cb-11e9-80bf-47...
College to host active shooter training
In hopes of being proactive for a situation that no one ever wants to see, Western Piedmont Community College will be host to an active shooter training on Wednesday afternoon.TODAY IS THE DAY!
Registration for Summer Semester ends TODAY, with classes beginning on May 20.
Current WPCC students can register online using Pioneer Pass until 11:30 this evening.
New students who are not enrolled at WPCC should come by Student Services in Hidebran Hall before 5:00 p.m. this evening to discuss their options.
We have a good number of classes available that will transfer to other colleges, plus you can get an early start on the fall semester by enrolling this summer. YES YOU CAN. Let's Get Started!
www.wpcc.edu/summer
Our Spring Plant Sale has been extended through TODAY (May 6) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hanging basket prices have been reduced and there is a great selection of bedding plants available. Come pick up a great gift for Mother's Day.
Get more information here: www.wpcc.edu/plant-sale/
Our Spring Plant Sale is continuing through Thursday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Get more information here: www.wpcc.edu/plant-sale/
College Central Network®
Burke County High School Seniors, be looking in the mail this week for more information about Pioneer Preview! Work in Burke Burke County Public Schools #experienceWPCC
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Contact Us For Help
If you have any questions please stop by Student Services in Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-6046. If you’re having trouble with Pioneer Pass, your email, or other computer issues, visit the Help Desk online or call (828) 448-6030. You are also welcome to get in touch with us by submitting a request below.
