Welcome to the WCTC Family!
New Student Orientation (NSO) is offered online and is required for all newly admitted program students. NSO takes less than one hour and can be completed on a computer, smartphone or tablet. It covers:
- Paying for College
- Student Services: Student ID cards | Bookstore | Academic Support | Student Accessibility
- Student Life
- Student Policies and Procedures
- Technology: Email | Canvas | Office 365
- Academic Advising
- Course Registration
WCTC Student Life Office
College Center, Room C-121
Get Started
Begin Orientation
Spring 2024 Start:
Begin New Student Orientation >
Fall 2024 Start: Orientation will be available here beginning April 1, 2024.
Log In
You will be prompted to log in when you begin orientation. Log in using your myWCTC username and password. Contact the Service Desk at 262.691.5555 if you need login assistance.
Register for Courses
After completing orientation, your next step is to register for courses:
- Log into DegreeWorks using your WCTC username and password. You'll find required courses, placement requirements, prerequisites, course descriptions, transfer credit, minimum grade requirements and more.
- Select your program in the catalog, then select the program plan that fits your schedule.
- Check your WCTC email for your New Student Advising Guide from your academic advisor. If you have questions, please contact 262.691.5400 or advising@wctc.edu.
Please note:
- Spring classes begin Monday, January 22, 2024.
- Financial Aid Recipients: Confirm the status of your financial aid award, or be prepared to set up a payment plan.
View Checklist
View the new student checklist for your next steps after course registration.
Jump Start Orientation
Join us for an in-person session this January!
We’d love to help you jump start your WCTC experience this new, in-person orientation. Designed for students who are registered for classes starting in spring 2024, you’ll
get a taste of campus life just in time to kick off your spring semester classes with
confidence.
Please note, Jump Start does not replace the mandatory New Student Orientation.
More to Know
WCTC is dedicated to providing equal access to all students. New Student Orientation includes videos with closed captioning. To request accommodations, please email Student Accessibility at SAO@wctc.edu or call 262.691.5318.