This August, Patrick & Henry Community College will once again host Welcome Day orientation events for students who will be attending in the 2024-2025 school year. The Welcome Day mission is to make connections with students, make sure they are ready for their first day of school and get them acquainted with student services and departments. Last year, over 370 students and families attended the orientation event.
Attendees will receive important information to help them prepare for their first day of class. The event will be open to the public on Tue, August 6th from 11am to 1pm and Wed, August 7th from 4pm to 6pm in the West Building on P&HCC’s main campus. New and returning students are encouraged to attend this event.
At Welcome Day, students will log into their virtual accounts, create their student id, learn about student clubs/programs, locate their classes, and tour the main campus. Students who have not yet registered for fall classes will be able to do so on site at Welcome Day. There will be free prizes and giveaways, snow cones, games and fun activities for new PHamily members to enjoy as well.
“Being a first year college student can be very exciting. You are establishing a new community and a future for yourself. However, it is not without nerves about academic expectations. Welcome Day is about helping the student navigate this transition with support and to feel set up for success before the first day of class. This event is not only a celebration for the new academic year, but it is also a part of P&HCC’s caring campus approach. The staff believes in taking time to help students feel comfortable on campus and confident about their new journey as a college student,” said Lindsey Bishop, P&HCC academic advisor.
Students who have already applied to P&HCC can RSVP to attend by emailing Lbishop@patrickhenry.edu or calling (276) 656-0302. Prospective students who would like assistance in applying to P&HCC are encouraged to email admissions@patrickhenry.edu or reach out to advising at advising@patrickhenry.edu or (276) 656-5482.
