Week of December 12, 2021
Enjoy your break!
The college will be closed from December 24 - January 2 and will reopen on January 3.
Offices will be open until noon on December 23
Register for Spring
Our gift card giveaway might be over, but there is still time to get into the classes you need! Register today for the Spring Semester.
Congratulations to our students who won!
$500 Winner
Nursing Student Johnna Szafran was the $500 Visa Gift Card winner.
$400 Winner
Liberal Arts student Madison Southall was the $400 Gift Card winner.
$300 Winner
HVAC student Liam Riska was the $300 Gift Card winner.
2022-2023 Scholarship Applications
are available!
The holiday break is a great time to apply for scholarships! Please click here to access the 22-23 WVNCC Foundation application as well as multiple outside agency scholarship applications.
Please note: the Weirton Campus Chicken Coop is now located in the Student Lounge. Please take what you need.
Chicken Coop Food Pantry
Holiday Assistance
If you need assistance from our food pantry during the holiday season, email studentactivities@wvncc.edu.
The Chicken Coop Pantry is FREE food available to any student for them and their immediate family if you have a need. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of this service to our students. 
COVID-19 Update
Check your inbox and our website for our latest COVID update.

Starting in January, we will require all students and employees to be fully vaccinated or get tested weekly.

Students should submit their Vaccine Record Card or a negative test result no later than January 14th.
Order your textbooks
Start your term ahead of the curve and order your textbooks early for Winter and Spring courses!
Given the recent supply chain volatility across the US, early ordering and ordering digital materials gives you the best chance to avoid delays due to shipping or unforeseen inventory challenges.
Review your course materials at the Online Bookstore.
Don’t wait until the snow melts to find financial aid! Complete the 2022–23 FAFSA® form today by heading to http://fafsa.gov
Though there remains much uncertainty about what the next year will bring, it is still possible to relish the good in life and accomplish goals you set for yourself. 

WellConnect has some tips to help you not just survive but also thrive during uncertain times. 

We've got your back. A free benefit from Northern, WellConnect can help you or anyone in your household balance school, home and life, receive emotional support, get help with responsibleness, improve daily life and so much more.
Financial Aid
Spring 2022 Financial Aid Reminders – things to remember as you register for your Spring courses!
Financial Aid can only be used for courses required towards completion of your current degree. If you register for courses not needed for your degree, you will not be eligible for federal or state financial aid (this includes federal student loans).

-          If you are a student loan borrower, you will need to complete a new loan application for Spring 2022. The loan application can be found here

-          If you are a student required to complete a 150% Academic Plan, you must follow the classes listed on your most recently approved plan. If you withdrew from or failed any Fall 2021 courses or you register in courses that differ from those listed on your Spring 2022 plan, you will need to complete a new plan. That form can be found here.  

-          If you are already registered, the last day to have financial aid forms turned in or make payments for Spring 2022 courses is January 5 at noon. Please check your N.O.W. account through your student portal to access any missing financial aid paperwork.

-          Remember to check your WVNCC e-mail periodically over the holiday break. Additional forms may be needed once Fall 2021 grades are reported. If you need additional forms, the financial aid office will notify you via your WVNCC e-mail. If additional forms are required, be sure to return them to us by January 5!
Introducing Brightspace
Coming January 2022! 

WVNCC will begin using Brightspace D2L to provide its instructional materials for on campus classes and for distance learning courses. Blackboard will no longer be used to provide online learning. Students will be given tutorials and access to support before the spring semester starts. Stay Tuned for more details.
We'll text you!
We are launching a texting service at WVNCC that will be here to support you throughout the year. 
We are bringing the Thundering Chicken to life as an SMS chatbot as a way for us to support you, answer your questions and communicate important information throughout the winter break. It is also a great way for Northern to hear your feedback and create a virtual community!
 
Be on the lookout for a text from us – we promise it's not spam!
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The fastest way to stay connected!
Feedback Form
Have feedback you'd like to share with the college? We now have an easy way to submit that! You can find our Student Feedback Form on our website, under the Current Student links.
Download our App!