Wildcat Orientation

Sign Up For Wildcat Orientation and Advising

Step 1: Complete all application and enrollment steps

Students who do not complete all steps in the enrollment process will not be permitted to remain in the orientation and will have to reschedule for a new date.

Steps in the enrollment process include:

• Complying with the bacterial meningitis law
• Completing Test Prep Module
• Taking the TSI Placement Exam or providing qualifying exemption scores

View the Enrollment Steps for First Time In College Students

Step 2: Select your Wildcat Orientation Date

Wildcat Orientation (WO) is mandatory for all First-Time in College (FTIC) students. It's designed to give you a successful start at NVC!

During orientation, you will:

• Learn about our campus and essential student resources.

• Meet directly with an Academic Advisor.

• Review your program plan and select courses for your first semester.

WO ensures you have the information and support to begin your NVC journey with confidence. Select your session today!

Select Your Orientation Date Here

Seeking Online Support? Students who are fully distance learners or needing an online option please contact Lauren De Leon at ldeleon65@alamo.edu.

Step 3: Register for Courses

First Time in College students must attend a mandatory Wildcat Orientation (if currently offered) where students will select an Advising appointment to meet with and advisor and register for classes.

Note: Wildcat Orientation is for First Time in College Students only. Transfer and Returning or Former Students who have been out longer than a year do not require orientation, please contact admissions for next steps. 

Step 4: Pay for classes

Students must either pay for their classes or ensure that applicable financial aid or veterans benefits are in place by the payment deadline or they will be dropped from courses and will have to re-register.

Note: Click on the link below and then click "Payment Deadlines" to find out when your payment deadline is.

View resources on paying for college

Cancel And Reschedule Your Wildcat Orientation

If you need to reschedule your orientation for a new date, cancel your old session before signing up for a new date.