Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Services
Single parents and displaced homemakers are invited to join SPiN for monthly
networking/educational/support group meetings in the Williams Building. Qualified
students may also receive nominal financial assistance and educational materials.
All students who are parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Interested
students should contact a Student Services Advisor at any of the three campuses for
more information and an application.
Student Life & Engagement Center
The Student Life & Engagement Center encourages, supports, and complements student
learning by providing quality services and programs that enrich students’ academic,
social, cultural, ethical, and intellectual growth. The Center serves as a comprehensive
resource for personal growth and life skills development of students. Programs within the
Center include, the Dean of Students Office, Residence Life, Student Life, Multicultural
Outreach, Counseling, Disability Services, Academic Advising for incoming students
through Success Coaches, Transfer Advising, New Student Orientation, the Career
Center, Student Organizations, Leadership Development, and student conduct and
concerns. Whether you are looking for ways to become involved on campus or have a
personal concern and need assistance, the staff in the Center is available to assist you.
Transfer Advising
The transfer advisor is available to assist students who are planning to transfer to a four-
year or other institution. The transfer advisor can provide information regarding transfer
procedures and deadlines, contact people at the receiving institution, applications,
catalogs, and other general information. The transfer advisor can assist the student in
selecting an institution and coursework necessary to transfer to that institution. It is
strongly recommended that students meet with the transfer advisor as early as their first
semester of enrollment at WNCC. For more information, visit
wncc.edu/student-life/
student-services/advising
.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are federally funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
TRIO Programs are educational opportunity programs that help students overcome class,
social, and cultural barriers to postsecondary education. The programs are designed to
assist qualified college students, high school students, and military veterans.
TRIO Student Support Services (Y.E.S. – Your Educational Success) helps qualified
college students persist toward completion of a certificate, diploma, or associates
degree, and encourages transfer and four-year college graduation.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Income eligibility and/or first generation (neither parent has a four-year degree)
• Citizenship or legal residence in the United States
• Need for academic support
• Disability as defined by Section 504 of the ADA
Free Services Include:
• Study skills assistance
• Lunch workshop series (goal setting, test taking, career information, etc.)
• Supplemental Instruction
• Financial literacy education
• Financial aid and scholarship assistance
• Academic and transfer advising
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