NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (NSO)

Required for all new-to-college students, NSO is a chance for you to meet your peer mentors and learn how our services bring you closer to your goals.

• Advising/counseling
• Financial aid
• Admissions & Records
• Student support services

WELINA WINDWARD

Welina Windward introduces all first-year students to the Windward Community College ʻohana. This daytime event includes a campus tour, workshops on navigating online learning, student resources, and a chance to meet your fellow peers and administrators. Held on campus the week before school starts!

• Meet other students
• Meet faculty
• Tour the campus
• Learn strategies for success
• Activities! Giveaways!

First-Year Learning Communities (“Frosh Cohorts”)

First-year learning communities are designed to bring students together along potential major or career field interests. Students take 6 credits together including a 3-credit freshmen seminar course, Introduction to College (IS 103), with a 3-credit introductory course to the field of students’ interest.

Frosh Cohorts this year include: Education, Psychology, Health Careers, Hawaiian Studies, and Trades Exploration. Each path has a set of recommended courses in required areas of study to complement the cohorted classes.  Students will learn together and build a strong foundation for their continued studies.  Learn more about the cohorts and get help registering for them when you attend New Student Orientation (NSO).