Student Ambassador Team
2026-2027 Application is OPEN!
Student Ambassadors give campus tours, staff community & college events, and assist with new student events and orientation sessions. Ambassadors receive a $2,500 scholarship for serving fall and spring semesters ($1250 per semester) and are paid hourly for working at summer welcome events. In addition to the scholarship, you’ll be developing leadership skills, building your resume, and getting the chance to meet other student leaders, faculty, and staff. The application for the 2026-2027 Student Ambassador Team is now OPEN. Please complete the online application here: Ambassador Application 2026-2027
Starting in Summer or Fall 2026? Join us for the following welcome and orientation events!
Explore Virginia Western!
Thurs. August 20 & Fri. August 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Bring a copy of your schedule to the 3rd floor of the Student Life Center (Building S on the campus map) and Student Ambassadors can walk you to each class! Virginia Western swag and snacks available! No registration required.
In-Person Orientation
Fall 2026. Discover Orientation sessions for fall 2026 will take place in August. Additional information including dates and registration will be available in June. A Virtual Discover Orientation is available through MyVWCC (Canvas). Students can self-enroll at any time.
Virtual Discover Orientation
A virtual orientation program is available!
The Virtual Discover Orientation is accessible through Canvas. To access it and self-enroll, follow these directions:
- Click https://learn.vccs.edu/enroll/T3DKJJ to access the course.
- Log in to MyVWCC with your credentials.
- Click the Enroll In Course button.
If you have questions, please get in touch with Allison Dooley by email at adooley@virginiawestern.edu.
Tech Tools for Adult Learners
Adult learners, we’re here to help you start on the right track. To learn more about Virginia Western’s technology systems, you can register for Tech Tools 101. In these one-hour sessions, you’ll practice logging in to MyVWCC, SIS (Student Information System), Canvas, Navigate, and more.
Session Availability
- Late April and May for students newly enrolled in summer classes (May-August).
- Students beginning in fall 2026 can enroll in a Discover session in August. Additional Tech Tools sessions for fall will be posted on this page.
If you have questions about the sessions, please contact Nickole Toler, College Affordability Navigator, at ntoler@virginiawestern.edu. Event location and additional details will be provided when you register.
Additional Tips
Here are some additional tips for a smooth start to the school year:
- Login to MyVWCC and check your Student Center for any remaining Info, Actions & Holds or To Do list items.
- Check your Virginia Western Email. Once you are enrolled in courses, you will have access to your student email account. You should check your campus email daily.
- Review the Academic Calendar.
- View/print Your Class Schedule in SIS.
- The list view of the schedule will include a link to view the textbooks you will need.
- The weekly calendar view will show a weekly view of your classes.
- Visit Campus and find your classes before the first day.
- Student IDs can be obtained once classes begin.
Contact the Onboarding Department at 540-857-6953 with questions.