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Resources for Students

ONLINE RESOURCES // WVC is here to help! Below, you will find a list of important resources and contact information for the departments who can help you succeed this quarter.

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Admission/Registration Services

Admission and Registration is answering questions remotely about college admissions, student records, registration, transcript evaluations, and credential evaluations.

Bookstore

The WVC Bookstore is where you can find out what textbooks you need for your class(es), and where you can buy or rent them.

Counseling Services and Student Support

For urgent mental health counseling or if in crisis, please call:

  • NCW Crisis Hotline: 509-662-7105 or 1-800-852-2923
  • National Suicide Prevention 24/7 Lifeline: 1-800-273-28255
  • Emergency Shelter Housing Hotline: 509-888-9035
  • Emergency/immediate assistance: 911

For non-urgent counseling or support, please call, email, or visit WVC Counseling webpage to schedule an appointment with a counselor in person, over the phone, or virtually.

Cashier’s Office

CAMP

CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) is a federally funded* program designed to help students from migrant/seasonal farmworking backgrounds during their first year of college.

Educational Planning

At WVC, there are Faculty Advisers, Educational Planners and Counselors available to help you pursue your educational goals. Generally speaking, Educational Planners help new and transfer students get started with their first quarter of classes at WVC.

Career Services

Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests:

Career Services

 Financial Aid/Scholarships

Financial aid office staff are working remotely to continue processing financial aid. Staff will be responding to emails and voicemails, but there may be delays. Patience is appreciated during this time.

  • Email: financialaid@wvc.edu
  • Phone: 509-682-6810 (If you do not reach a staff member, please leave a voicemail and leave your name, SID, phone number and why you are contacting the financial aid office).
  • FAM Portal: You may log in to the Financial Aid Management (FAM) Portal by visiting wvc.edu/FinancialAid and clicking on the FAM Portal link on the right hand side of the page. NOTE: We have activated the option to upload your documents directly into the FAM portal.

Food pantries (Wenatchee and Omak)

The mission of the Knights Kupboard at Wenatchee Valley College is to provide assistance to students who lack food and other necessities due to financial hardship.

Wenatchee (Knights Kupboard)

  • Who qualifies: Currently enrolled WVC students in need.
  • What: The Knights Kupboard has canned fruits, canned meats, canned vegetables, soups, cereals, pasta, snacks, household items, personal care items, and diapers. 
  • When: For the most up-to-date hours, please visit the Knights Kupboard web page.
  • Where: Van Tassell (previous bookstore location).
  • Learn more:  Email aswvc@wvc.edu     

Omak

  • Who qualifies: Currently enrolled WVC students in need.
  • What: The Knights Kupboard has canned fruits, canned meats, canned vegetables, soups, cereals, pasta, snacks, household items, personal care items, and diapers. 
  • When: For the most up-to-date hours, please visit the Knights Kupboard web page.
  • Where: Administration building (downstairs), room 121.
  • Learn more: Email the WVCO Student Senate at aswvco@wvc.edu 

 

IT Help Desk

For assistance with all things related to technology, please contact the IT helpdesk.  This includes managing your WVC computer login, Canvas account and email.

WiFi hotspots

 

If you are a student struggling to get internet or WiFi at home, there may be assistance for you. Contact WVC counselors Bertha Sanchez (bsanchez@wvc.edu) or Ryan Poortinga (rpoortinga@wvc.edu). 

Libraries (Wenatchee and Omak)

Search our collection of articles, books, and videos as well as research assistance. NOTE: Winter quarter library holds for outstanding materials checked out from WVC libraries have been removed to ensure students can register for classes and receive transcripts.

Tutoring

Free  academic/tutorial support to students enrolled in courses offered by WVC in many subjects including writing, science, languages, math and more. 

STEM Tutoring Center

Wenatchee Valley College offers free, drop-in, in-person and on-line tutoring to all WVC students taking math and science courses.  Ask your instructor for your STEM Center Canvas link.  Email the program manager at jbrowning@wvc.edu for more information or visit the Tutoring Center web page.

WriteLab

The WriteLab provides English tutoring services to WVC students for all kinds of writing assignments, documents, and applications. Tutors can help you with planning, revising, or formatting your writing. The WriteLab offers in-person, online, and Zoom options each quarter.

Visit the WriteLab web page for more information and for instructions for submitting a paper.

Languages and Communications Lab

The Languages and Communication Lab (LCL) in Mish ee twie provides tutoring services to WVC students in World Languages and Communications Studies as well as a place to study. Tutors can help you with your Spanish, Japanese or ASL homework, speech preparation and can teach you how to use the language-learning tools at your disposal. Each quarter, the LCL offers in-person tutoring, with the potential for Zoom meetings as well. 

For more information, visit the Tutoring Center web page or email lcl@wvc.edu.

 eTutoring

All currently enrolled WVC students are eligible to use the FREE online tutoring service offered by a group of colleges in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. 

For more information, visit the eTutoring website or email Brett McGinnis at bmcginnis@wvc.edu. 

eLearning Office

General information about online classes including frequently asked questions about Canvas, WVC’s online learning management system.

Chromebooks and Calculators - Checkout from Library

The WVC libraries in both Omak and Wenatchee will have Chromebooks and calculators available for checkout for students who do not have a computer at home. 

  • Email library@wvc.edu to reserve and arrange to pick up Chromebooks and/or calculators.

MESA

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program advocates for education, equity, and access in science, mathematics and engineering. MESA offers academic and professional support services to qualifying students who intend to transfer to four-year universities in pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors.

Students can reach us via Canvas message or text us through Remind. Prospective MESA students should connect with us by phone, email, Google Voice, or Zoom for more information. Applications are available online at wvc.edu/mesa .

 

Student Access Services

The Student Access Services (SAS) office provides accommodations, guidance and advocacy for students with disabilities. Students can read about the process for securing disability accommodations on the Student Access webpage. Students can also schedule a time to speak with a SAS staff member by calling 509-682-6837 or by scheduling a 30-minute inquiry appointment online.

  • Phone: 509-682-6854
  • Email: sas@wvc.edu
  • Office Hours: Wenatchi Hall, room 2133, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Veteran services

WVC Veterans Services is honored and committed to successfully supporting the educational needs of our       military-connected students.