SGA Applications Open

through Friday, April 5

WVNCC Student Government Association

SGA provides unique opportunities for students to build relationships, enhance leadership skills, become civically engaged, and maximize their college experiences. SGA includes all students regularly enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College.

Become a SGA Representative

This is your chance to become an SGA Senator and to be a voting representatives of this group which consists of at least nine senators, one student representative to the Board of Governors, and one representative to the State Advisory Council of Students. Of these nine senators, at least four will come from Wheeling, three from New Martinsville, and three from Weirton.

Submit your SGA application and THREE references

by Friday April 5, at 5pm.

All aspects of the Student Government Association are advised and supported by the Office of Student Activities.

Register for Summer Classes

Click here to look up and register for Summer Classes. The Summer term begins Monday, May 20.

Students can also reach out to an academic advisor with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

Scholarship Q&A via Zoom

Tuesday, April 2

6-7pm

The session will concentrate on institutional scholarships, aid application procedures, and state aid program requirements.

Sarah Griffith, West Virginia Invests Program Manager, will provide insights into state programs, with a special focus on WV Invests.

Meeting ID: 849 6720 0883

Passcode: 749351

1-646-931-3860

Make N' Take Craft - Painted Flowerpots

Thursday, April 4

Noon - 2pm

Join us to paint your own flowerpot!

The Department of Student Activities will provide everything you need, so just stop by and enjoy a relaxing afternoon painting. Then, pick out a pack of seeds to plant in your flowerpot later.

Wheeling: EC 2nd Floor Lounge 

New Martinsville and Weirton: Student Lounges 

Wear Blue to Support Childhood Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, April 5

April is Childhood Abuse Prevention month!

Show your support for Child Abuse Prevention in your community and across the country to ensure a better and safer future for all children by wearing blue!

Send a picture of you wearing blue to studentactvities@wvncc.edu to be shared with Ohio County Family Resources Network (FRN) and to be entered to win a Northern Swag Bag.

National Library Week in the Academic Resource Center

April 8-12

Come celebrate National Library Week with the ARC April 8-12.

This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” 

Come spend some time in the library for some games and refreshments!

Total Solar Eclipse Viewing

Monday, April 8

2-4:30pm

B&O Building Back Plaza, Wheeling Campus

Join the WVNCC Astronomy Club as we view and track the Total Solar Eclipse, a very rare astronomical occurrence where the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth - casting a shadow which leads to a period of darkness lasting several minutes. Our area will see partial totality of 98%.

Viewing glasses will be provided. Telescopes will also be provided or bring your own. If bringing your own telescope, please make sure it has the appropriate lens filter. More safety guidelines can be found here.

The Eclipse will also be projected inside the B&O Auditorium for those who do not wish to go outside.

For questions, please contact Said Leghlid at sleghlid@wvncc.edu

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 9

10am-3pm

The Department of Student Engagement and the American Red Cross will be hosting an upcoming blood drive 10am-3pm Tuesday, April 9, in the B&O Auditorium on the Wheeling Campus.

If you have any questions, please contact studentactivities@wvncc.edu

Student Government Association (SGA) Town Hall

Wednesday, April 10

3-4pm

Get to know your SGA! Join potential future members of the SGA Executive Board via zoom to share your ideas, questions, and needs for Fall Semester.

The Student Government Association is the voice of the students. The organization provides input to the College’s administration on decisions affecting students, advocates for students issues, and assists with student activities and events.

Take this opportunity to meet your future student representatives, then, check your student email and vote for who you want to represent you!

Meeting ID: 881 2985 1313

FAFSA Workshops 

Tues., April 16 (Wheeling)

Wed., April 17 (Weirton)

Thurs., April 18 (New Martinsville)

10am-5pm

The revamped 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is here!

We’re here to assist you in completing your application. Schedule an appointment with our qualified Financial Aid staff during one of our upcoming FAFSA workshops to help get your application completed.

• Create your FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA application
• Answer your general financial aid questions

Preregistration is required.

Get more details and information.

Criminal Justice Career and Recruitment Fair

Friday, April 19

10am - 1pm

Employers Attending Include:

• Local Municipal Police Agencies
• County Law Enforcement Agencies
• State Law Enforcement Agencies
• Division Of Natural Resources
• Youth Service Systems
• Division Of Corrections West Virginia

Information From Other Agencies Include:

• Substance Abuse Therapists
• Alcohol and Drug Counselors
• West Liberty University Criminal Justice Department
• YWCA
• YMCA

Location: Wheeling Campus, Education Center Gym

For more information, contact John Lantz, WVNCC Criminal Justice Program Director at jlantz2@wvncc.edu.

Reverse Job Fair

Tues., April 30; 11:30am - 12:30pm (New Martinsville)

Wed., May 1; 11:30am - 1:30pm (Weirton)

Thurs., May 2; 11:30am - 1:30pm (Wheeling)

Join us this Spring for the Student Symposiums hosted on each campus, featuring the addition of Reverse Job Fairs happening simultaneously.

As students present their projects, employers will have the opportunity to attend, meet our students, and observe their presentations. Students are encouraged to have resumes ready for distribution and engage with potential local employers.

This event offers students a unique platform to showcase their skills and interests in a non-traditional setting.

Job seekers, college representatives, employers, and WVNCC employees, please register below to participate.

Fairs will be held in the Academic Resource Center (Library) on each campus.

Commencement 2024

Thursday, May 9

7-8:30pm

Congratulations Class of 2024! Join us for our 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony at WesBanco Arena.

Doors Open at 6pm, students must arrive by 6:40pm.

Commencement will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

Questions related to graduation should be directed to registrar@wvncc.edu.

Financial Aid Announcements

Scholarship Deadline Extended Until May 15

To keep up with all of our upcoming events, download our app or check the calendar on our website!

Have feedback you'd like to share with the college? We now have an easy way to submit that! You can find our Student Feedback Form on our website, under the Current Student links.