Tag: Virtual Information Sessions

Get to know Quinebaug Valley Community College! Learn about the great things happening at QVCC with our upcoming virtual information sessions. These virtual information sessions are designed to give prospective students a chance to learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, specific programs of study, and transfer information. Q&A discussions are included in each session.

All virtual information sessions will be held at 5:30pm via Webex. Register for any of the following virtual information sessions at www.QVCC.edu/info-session:

ADMISSIONS
Wednesday, December 2 @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, December 16 @ 5:30pm

ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID
Wednesday, December 9 @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, January 6 @ 5:30pm

ADMISSIONS & ALUMNI
Hear from guest speakers Jenna Haines ’17, Devon Harris ’17, Celicia Boyden Hardy ’12.
Wednesday, January 20 @ 5:30pm

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
Learn about the ECE degree program and speak with Program Coordinator, Cindy Shirshac.
Thursday, December 17 @ 5:30pm

COMPUTER SCIENCE, COMPUTER NETWORKING & CYBERSECURITY
Learn about Computer Networking, IT Support Services, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science Studies from Program Coordinator, Chris Parden.
Tuesday, January 12 @ 5:30pm

HEALTHCARE
Learn about QVCC’s Healthcare Associate Degree and certificate programs, including Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomy, and Pre-Nursing, as well as our Continuing Education and Workforce Development credit-free programs, i.e. CNA and Pharmacy Tech.
Wednesday, January 13 @ 5:30pm

Questions? Contact Sarah Hendrick, Associate Director of Admissions (shendrick@qvcc.edu).
Not a QVCC student yet? Apply for free at www.QVCC.edu/apply!

Quinebaug Valley Community College is here to support our current students, future students, and the community through a number of college-wide initiatives to create a virtual campus. QVCC wants northeast Connecticut to know We are in This Together to support learning opportunities for all residents. While both QVCC locations remain closed, students are now able to access a variety of virtual resources:

Microsoft Bookings

Microsoft Bookings allows students to have virtual sessions with our academic advising and other support staff. Students can schedule a virtual appointment with any of the following departments: Academic Advising, Advanced Manufacturing, Career Services, Disability Services, Financial Aid, SNAP Employment and Training, Support Services, and Veterans Services.

Virtual Library Services

Students can reach library staff via:

• Text message (860-200-2821)
• Voice message (860-932-4007)
• Email (library@qvcc.edu)
• Real-time chat

Library staff can help with research assignments, finding scholarly sources, citing sources, evaluating websites for credibility, and more. The Virtual Library Services can be found through QVCC Guides. Within QVCC Guides, students can also access virtual tutoring support, eTextbooks, and Information Technology (IT) support. Various community resources are also available within the guide.

Virtual Career Services

Career services is here to support students prepare for their future careers. Students can now register for a series of virtual workshops, “Get Career Ready During COVID-19”.

• Job Search During COVID-19
  Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00pm-12:40pm
• Updating Your Resume During COVID-19
  Wednesday, April 29 from 12:00pm-12:40pm
• Interviews and Networking During COVID-19
  Wednesday, May 6 from 12:00pm-12:40pm

Click here to register. Please contact Career Services at careerservices@qvcc.edu or (860) 932-4089 with any questions.

Virtual Tours & Information Sessions

Visit the QVCC campus through virtual tours and information sessions this spring. “Virtual Tour Tuesdays” will begin on Tuesday, April 21. Every Tuesday following, photos will be shared via social media of various key areas of the College, such as the library, the Student Success Center, the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC), the Early Childhood Education (ECE) building, the Learning Center, engineering labs, art studios, and more.

Our first interactive Virtual Information Session will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:30pm. This Virtual Information Session will be hosted by QVCC’s Admissions Department and is designed to give prospective students a chance to learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, certificate and degree programs, and will include a question and answer session. Learn more by visiting www.qvcc.edu/visit. Admissions is available daily through admissions@qvcc.edu; we are also replying to messages left at (860) 932-4020.

QVCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Department will also host a Virtual Information Session on Thursday, May 7 at 6pm. Attendees can learn more about our Advanced Manufacturing Certificate Program, our Mechatronics Automation Technician Certificate Program, our paid internship programs, and more!