Starting in Summer or Fall 2026? Join us for the following welcome and orientation events!
In-Person Orientation
Discover Orientation sessions for new students starting in Fall 2026 will take place in August. Orientation is by program. Registration is required. You will receive an invitation in your student email to your session with a registration link. Orientation will provide you with a chance to meet your program advisor, use the MyVWCC system (coursework, email, enrollment), receive tips for success in your program, receive career, transfer, and student life information, and connect with fellow new students.
Please refer to the orientation schedule below. A general makeup session will take place on Friday, August 14 if you are unable to attend your program specific session.
- Monday, August 10, 1-4pm – Business, Trades, and Technology (BTT) Orientation
- Tuesday, August 11, 1-4pm – Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) Orientation
- Wednesday, August 12, 1-4pm – Health Professions (HP) Orientation
- Thursday, August 13, 1-4pm – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Orientation
- Friday, August 14, 1-4pm – General/Makeup Session
If you have questions about orientation or have trouble registering, please email the outreach team. Allison Dooley: adooley@virginiawestern.edu, Paige Miller: pmiller@virginiawestern.edu
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
- All sessions for students enrolled for Fall 2026 will take place in August. Students can select to attend the class and an optional campus tour.
- New students for Fall 2026 are also encouraged to enroll in a Discover Orientation Session in August.
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.
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.
Student Ambassador Team
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 next year’s team will open in April 2027.
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.