Extra-curricular activities provide students with opportunities for the development and expression of special interests and abilities, for acquiring social graces, for practicing the mechanics of group action, for developing leadership, and for recreation.
All student organizations and activities conform to the educational objectives and administrative regulations of the College. Participation in certain student activities requires enrollment in a credit course and, in some cases, auditions or approval of the instructor. Included in these categories are the WCJC Pioneer Band, Choir, Chamber Singers, and intercollegiate athletics.
Honor Societies
ALPHA DELTA NU - Associate Degree Nursing Honor Society is a national honor society established to promote scholarship and academic excellence in the profession of nursing. The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) has established the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society and has made provisions for the establishment Institutional Honor Society Chapters across the U.S. WCJC was recognized as the Delta Delta chapter in December 2015.
The mission of the OADN Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society is to recognize the academic and professional nursing excellence of student during the study of Associate Degree Nursing. The honor society provisional candidates present a capstone project approved by the faculty advisor which includes projects dealing with community service, health education, and promotion of the nursing profession.
LAMDA EPSILON CHI - National Honor Society in Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies - The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established program of paralegal/legal assistant studies offered at an Institutional Associate or Affiliate Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY is a national honor society whose purpose is to recognize outstanding student achievement in career and technical education, encourage higher scholastic achievement, cultivate a desire for personal excellence, and emphasize areas of development within students such as skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, and leadership qualities. The honor society is active in campus and community events throughout the academic year.
PHI THETA KAPPA is an international honor society whose purpose is the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and service, and the cultivation of fellowship among students of community and junior colleges in the United States. The local chapter is Zeta Xi and consists of students, alumni, and honorary members. Activities include campus-wide events connected with the Honors Program Theme for each year, and service projects for Wharton County Junior College and the community.
Intercollegiate Sports
WCJC offers intercollegiate competition in men’s baseball, men’s and women’s rodeo, and women’s volleyball. Students interested in participating in these sports should contact the athletic director or the coach of the specific sport. Scholarships are available.
Student Organizations
Student organizations at WCJC vary from year to year in accordance with changes in student interests. Clubs and organizations present a unique opportunity for students to build leadership and networking skills, to give back to the local community and learn new skills, and to engage with faculty and students in their desired major and the greater campus community. Visit the Student Life website for a current list of student organizations.
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