Students and Families Begin Together
QHCC welcomed its first fall cohort during a week of orientation sessions, campus tours, program meetings, and family information events. Students met admissions counselors, academic advisors, faculty representatives, and student service staff before registration was finalized.
Sessions were offered at different times to accommodate students balancing work, family, and transportation. Family members attended separate discussions about college communication, tuition planning, and ways to support students without taking over academic responsibilities.
Orientation is not only about where the classrooms are. It is where students begin to understand who can help and what they need to do next.
Jordan Lee, Dean of Student Success
Planning the First Term
Advisors worked with students to review placement, previous coursework, intended programs, and realistic unit loads. Students also practiced signing in to college systems, locating classrooms, reading a course syllabus, and identifying important term dates.
Faculty emphasized that asking for help early is part of college success. Orientation participants received information about tutoring, writing support, library research, English-language practice, wellness referrals, and schedule-change procedures.
Building a Campus Community
The week concluded with a student welcome gathering and small-group conversations organized by academic interest. These meetings helped students connect with classmates before the first day of instruction.
Orientation feedback will be used to improve future sessions, including additional evening options, clearer family materials, and more time for technology setup and individual questions.