Welcome Day is Back!

Join us on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Valencia Campus for a day filled with excitement and discovery. This event is the perfect opportunity for our new students to come to campus and explore our offerings. Prospective students can also come to learn more about us, as we showcase our various offerings to the community.

Attendees can dive into a wide range of college resources and programs, participate in engaging workshops, explore open labs and instructional spaces, and so much more! Plus, it’s a fantastic chance for students to get hands-on assistance with enrolling. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to start your journey with us!

Browse our current FAQ's or and review the Schedule at a Glance below!

- Will food be provided? A: We will have Shaved Ice, food items may also be purchased at the cafeteria while supplies last.
- Will planners be available? A: Yes! Free COC planners will be available, while supplies last.
- Do I need to RSVP? A: No, RSVP's are not necessary. Just come!
- Can I have my COC student ID card made at Welcome Day? A: Yes! You'll be able to get your ID card made. However, if you can also have it made before or after during normal business hours with a valid student ID number.
- Will the campus tour help me find my classes? A: Yes! The campus tour will help you determine the location of your Valencia on-campus classes.
- What kind of workshops will be offered? A: The workshop schedule will be posted on this website the first week of August.
- Where will Welcome Day be held? A: Welcome Day will be held in the Student Center and Canyons Hall on the Valencia Campus. We will be indoors to beat the heat! There will also be open labs, and workshops that will be held in select classrooms and lab spaces. Check back on this site during the first week of August for additional details.
- Do I need to sign up or preregister for a workshop I'd like to attend? A: No, just show up!
- Will Academic Advisors be there, to help me plan out which classes to take? A: Yes! We will have Academic Advisors available during Welcome Day.
- Will the bookstore be open? A: Yes, the bookstore will be open.
- Will there be clubs at Welcome Day? A: Yes, a few clubs will be present. You can also stop by the Associated Student Government (ASG) table and the Campus Life & Student Engagement table.
- Do I need a parking pass for Welcome Day? A: No, you don't need a parking pass. Feel free to park in any student parking space.
- More Coming Soon

-Schedule At A Glance-

Workshops!

Check-in at main information table for specific locations:

Dine (Navajo) Language & Culture | 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Pathway to Law School Information Session | 11:30 am - 12:00pm

Benefits of The Honors Program, and TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) | 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Discover STEM @ COC! | 10:00 am - 10:30 am,11:00 am - 11:30 am

Pre-Nursing & Pre-Health Workshop-Ways to Start Off Strong! | 11:30 am - 12:00pm

Connecting College to Careers | 11:30 am - 12:00pm

Open Labs

The A&R office will be open to the public. | CHCS-142
Academic Accommodations Center, Open House Seco | Hall, 103
COMS-Learn about the Speech Team, Club, & Classes | Hasley 203
Academic Advising - Plan your first semester at COC | CHCS 168
ICUE tour | ICUE 122
Financial Aid Office | Canyons Hall First Floor
The Learning Center | LTLC-126
Student ID Cards | STCN-102
Come check out the Library's resources | Library
Fire Technology Program - Open Classroom | Mentry Hall, Room 244
Student Business Office | Canyons Hall 101
Life Unveiled: Discover the Wonders of Biology | ALLB-221

All Day Activities

Receive personalized help with applying and registering
Talk with faculty and meet fellow new students
Explore the majors offered
Learn about campus life and student support programs & resources
Take a tour of our campus
Prepare yourself for the first day of classes
Attend your choice of workshop - offered starting at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am

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