ACADEMIC ADVISING
The Office of Student Services provides general advising related services to all current and future students. These services include degree audits, course selection and course planning, registration, developmental education advising (TSI), and interpreting the College’s policies and procedures. Assistance is provided by academic advisors to help students make the best possible use of academic resources and facilitate academic progress and success. Weatherford College advisors assist students' transition to the college environment and help students develop meaningful educational plans that are compatible with the student's life goals. All new students are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for the first time and are advised to continue seeing an advisor regularly throughout their WC experience.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association extends membership to all former students of Weatherford College. Members of the faculty, staff, and board of trustees are honorary members. The local Coyotes Ex-Students Association convenes in the Doss Student Center for a program and business meeting every second Monday over lunch.
ATHLETICS
www.wcathletics.com
Athletics at the intercollegiate level offered at WC includes baseball, softball, rodeo, tennis, golf, and men's and women's basketball. The College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference and National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Students may also participate on intramural sports teams including basketball, softball, volleyball, and flag football.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
www.weatherfordbooks.com
Phone: 817-598-6286
Email: weatherford@texasbook.com
Students are responsible for purchasing their textbooks and class supplies. The WC Bookstore, operated by Texas Book Company and located in the Doss Student Center, is maintained for the convenience of students and has all the necessary textbooks and course materials required. The bookstore also has an assortment of school supplies, reference materials, WC clothing and gifts as well as snacks and drinks. If you plan to participate in the graduation ceremony, you will need to order your cap, gown and diploma cover from the bookstore. These items are required to participate in the ceremony. You may also purchase graduation announcements. Items are also available for purchase on the bookstore website. Please visit us at www.weatherfordbooks.com
Regular Store hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m – 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer Store hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45 a.m – 5:30 p.m. Closed select Fridays during the summer.
Textbook Refund Policies
An original receipt is required for every refund, no exceptions.
The textbook must be returned during the semester for which it was purchased to receive a full refund. For the fall or spring semester, full refunds are allowed during the first five (5) class days. After that, a full refund will only be given through the 12th class day with a receipt and a drop slip. Textbooks for Summer classes must be returned during the first five (5) days of the semester for which it was purchased. Students who miss the return dates may sell their books back at any time and receive the current wholesale price.
New books must be returned in the same condition as when purchased, with all included material or inserts. All shrink wrapped books must be returned in the original shrink wrap. Any new books returned with blemishes, writing, markings, bent pages or covers, and any other damage will be considered for a return at the used price. If a textbook is not in its original selling condition, it will be considered for a return at the used price.
All general merchandise can be returned in like condition within three business days of purchase accompanied by the original receipt.
Unfortunately, we cannot refund software, study guides, lab manuals, outlines, exam guides, photocopied materials, special orders or clearance items.
Textbooks or course related materials purchased during the last two weeks of the semester or mid-terms are not eligible for refunds.
Buy-Back Dates
We buy back books every day. Students can receive the most value for their books during finals week buyback.
DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
accommodations@wc.edu
The Office of Disabilities and Accommodations (located in Student Services-upper level) serves students who have documented learning, mental, and physical disabilities. To help students succeed in the regular academic life of the college, the advisor studies the provided documentation and makes an accommodation plan with the student. The accommodation plan may include: peer tutoring, extended testing time, quiet testing environment, interpreting for the deaf/hard of hearing, and note taking.
Eligibility for disability services at Weatherford College is dependent upon the nature of the disability and its impact on learning. A disability is defined as any mental or physical condition that substantially limits an individual’s ability to perform one or more major life activities. These disabilities may be: physical, visual or auditory, neurological or psychological in nature, and also include chronic health problems and learning and communication disorders.
Due to the high volume of students who receive services through this office it is highly recommended that students make appointments with the Office of Disabilities and Accommodations or call 817-598-6350.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
www.wc.edu/campus-administration/human-resources and click on "Available Positions."
Information about on-campus employment is available through the Human Resources office. Information about the on-campus Work-Study program is available through Financial Aid. Additional employment resources can be found at http://www.Collegecentral.com/wc or visit the Welcome Center
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
https://www.wc.edu/international-students
International Students should contact the International Student Office located in Student Services (upper level) for current guidelines and admissions requirements, or call the international student advisor’s office at (817) 598-6468.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & WELLNESS CENTER
PERSONAL COUNSELING
The College Counseling staff provides professional service to students and area residents. These services include individual and group counseling for educational, occupational, and personal development. These services are available to all students. Personal issues and concerns such as decision-making, personal relationship skills, increasing self-confidence, and personal adjustments necessary to be successful may be topics through which students might work with the guidance of a counselor. Appointments can be scheduled in the Student Development & Wellness office, or by calling the Director of Counseling at 817-598-6246.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Student involvement is an important part of student growth and development. There are many clubs and organizations, including cheerleading at Weatherford College in which students can participate. Students can also enhance their leadership skills through the social interactions with peers and by participating in educational programs; being a member of leadership organizations, and attending leadership conferences and workshops. Please call 817-598-6247
STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES
The Office of Student Life provides various interactive activities for the WC campus community. To become more involved on campus through student activities (dances, intramural sports, cookouts, novelty shows, etc.), please visit the Student Development & Wellness Center or call 817-598-817-598-8956 or 817-598-6446.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)
www.wc.edu/campus-resources/trio-programs
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to help eligible students to succeed and graduate from College, and/or to transfer College credits from a 2-year institution to a graduate program for the completion of a higher degree.
SSS participants are provided personal one-on-one academic advising, individual development plans, tutoring and supplemental instruction, financial aid assistance, personal counseling, career advising, transfer support through campus tours and cooperative advising, and cultural enrichment events at no additional cost to eligible students.
Program eligibility requirements:
- A student must be enrolled at Weatherford College at the time of application.
- He or she must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Also, one (or more) criterion must apply:
- The family income must fall within the federal low-income guidelines.
- The student must be a first-generation student (no one in the immediate family has a 4-year degree).
- The student must have a medically documented disability.
Applications to the program may be obtained in the TRiO Student Support Services located in Student Services, room #118 (upper level). To contact SSS, please call 817-598-6484.
TESTING SERVICES
testing@wc.edu
The Weatherford College Testing Center offers a secure testing environment that is conducive to achievement. The testing center administers national and state standardized tests, such a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE), ACT, CLEP, TCFP and TCOLE. The testing center administers local tests such as TSI, Accuplacer, ATI TEAS, HESI A2 and campus faculty tests. The testing center is also available for students and community members to have tests proctored while taking on-line or correspondence courses from other colleges or universities. For more information, contact the Testing Center at 817-598-6383.
VETERAN CENTER
https://www.wc.edu/military-veterans
Individuals receiving Veterans Administration Educational Benefits should contact the Veterans Counselor in the Student Services office (upper level) for the latest requirements and guidelines. For general information on V.A. College Benefits, please call 1-888 442-4551 toll-free. For more information, please call 817-598-6248.
Coyote Connect
https://coyoteconnect.wc.edu/
Coyote Connect is the web-based student portal used by Weatherford College and is available from any computer with web-based capabilities. The following student information can be either printed or displayed from an individual student login:
- Locate your Student I.D. number
- Register/Add/Drop Classes
- Class schedule
- Grade report
- Course availability
- Unofficial transcript
- Account status/Pay account
- Degree Audit
- Demographic information
- Financial aid
- Official Transcript Request