All First-Time college students are highly encouraged to attend an orientation session to register for classes and prepare for becoming a Wallace Community College student!

SOAR Sessions
(Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration)

Orientation sessions are not come-and-go but are structured to give all new students helpful information about starting classes at WCC.

Please register for only one session on either the Wallace campus or Sparks campus.

Registration opens June 28th.  Reservations are limited.

Don’t miss this valuable experience opportunity!

Wallace Campus

Wheelus Auditorium
Rane Hall

August 6, 2024
1:00 p.m.

Sparks Campus

Bevill Center
Auditorium

August 6, 2024
1:00 p.m.

Prior to attending SOAR:

  1. Be sure to complete the WCC application for general admission and have any Financial Aid applications completed.
  2. Incoming first-time college students with dual-enrollment or accelerated high school credit must have all official college transcript(s) sent to WCC.
  3. Read through your degree plan (Degree Works) and Guided Pathway for your intended major to understand what classes you have to select for registration.
  4. Current Course Catalog can be viewed here – https://www.wallace.edu/ocs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before attending in-person orientation, you’ll want to:

  • Make sure you have officially been admitted to WCC.
  • Know your WCC ID Number.
  • Think of any questions you might have about starting at WCC.

No.  Academic Advisors will be available to assist you.

You can! We understand parents/guardians may have questions so we encourage you to invite them along. Limit to two additional guests.

SOAR typically lasts for three hours. It’s designed to be a preview of all the resources you’ll use throughout your time at WCC.

At SOAR, you will:

  • Connect with other new Govs.
  • Meet our student leaders and ask them any questions you might have.
  • Learn about the resources on campus that will set you up for success.
  • Register for classes.
  • Tour the campus.

Ms. Daymesha Reed

Phone: (334) 556-2477

Email: dreed@wallace.edu

We are delighted to support you on your journey to academic success. From your first day to graduation, we are here for you every step of the way!

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