June 2020
Wharton County Junior College e-Newsletter
74th ANNUAL GRADUATION
More than 400 students graduate
COVID-19 won't stop more than 400 students from receiving associate's degrees from WCJC this spring. Although commencement events were cancelled due to the virus, college officials said students should be lauded for staying the course in the midst of unprecedented times.

SERVICE MINDED
Employees honored for service

WCJC employees were recently recognized for their dedicated service to the college. Awards are usually announced at the college's annual employee banquet, but that event was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty of the Year recipient was Jennifer Jeffery, an Instructor of Biology. Support Staff of the Year was Victor Mata, a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. College employees also received recognition for their years of service to the college.

TUITION INSTALLMENT PLAN
WCJC is offering a tuition installment plan this fall to help students continue their education in the midst of the economic difficulties resulting from COVID-19.

ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
WCJC in partnership with the M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship for new students enrolling at WCJC for the 2020 Fall Semester.

REGISTRATION ONGOING
Summer II and Fall registration open
Registration is ongoing for WCJC's Summer II and Fall 2020 semester. Summer II begins July 13 and Fall courses begin Aug. 31.