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Register Now for Spring 8-Week 2 and Summer classes! Chapman Hall is open Mon-Thurs 8AM – 5:30PM, and Fridays 8AM – 5:00PM. Appts and walk-in service available.
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Discover Orientation

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In-Person Orientation

Discover orientation sessions for summer 2022 are now full. The college will be offering two Discover+ days to help students get to know the campus. On Thursday, August 18th and Friday, August 19th the Recruitment & Onboarding team will be assisting students on the top floor of the Student Life Building between 10am and 4pm. Campus Tours will be offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Student Ambassadors will be available to help students locate classes. Student Services staff will be available to answer questions. Student IDs will be available in Chapman for enrolled students.

Please see the campus map (PDF) for more information. The Student Life Center is building 7 on the map. Chapman Hall is building 1. Students should park in lot 1 or 9 for Discover+.

Students are encouraged to complete the online orientation. Instructions are listed below.

Virtual Orientation

A virtual orientation program is now available!

  1. Click the button below to access the online orientation.
  2. Log in using your MyVWCC username and password.
  3. Click Virginia Western Online Orientation (Note: There may be up to a 30 second delay for the site to load).
Online Orientation

Additional information about Virginia Western’s response to COVID-19.

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.

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Allison Dooley
Recruitment Coordinator, Student Services
adooley@virginiawestern.edu
 540-857-6953
 Chapman Hall C112

Rachel Higgins
Onboarding Specialist, Student Services
rhiggins@virginiawestern.edu
 540-857-6739
 Chapman Hall C110A

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