The Office of Student Life and Development looks to host three conferences on campus throughout the year, one in each academic quarter (excluding summer.)

2023-2024 Conference

Students Leading Change - Student Led, Student Run Social Justice Conference
Spring Quarter
Our spring conference focuses on social justice, equity, and pluralism. This conference first was organized by the ASWCC student government in 2014, and has been a WCC tradition ever since. Featuring keynote speakers on social justice issues and breakout sessions lead by students from WCC and the local community. 

May 11, 2024

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2024-2025 Conferences

Catch the Next Wave - Student Engagement and Leadership at Whatcom Community College
Fall Quarter
Our fall conference focuses on the many different student leadership opportunities available to students on campus. Attend this conference to learn about how to get involved with the ASWCC Student Government, ASWCC Clubs, Intercultural Center, Student Recreation Center, Learning Center, and much more!

Find Your Pod - Building Academic Success Through Academic Communities
Winter Quarter
Our winter conference focuses on building academic communities on campus. Whether you are undecided on your academic journey or if you knew your academic goals the first day you enrolled at WCC, this conference is all about connecting students with similar interests, exploring different academic journeys, and how the sense of belonging to a "pod" contributes to students' academic success.

Students Leading Change - Student Led, Student Run Social Justice Conference
Spring Quarter