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El Paso Community College hosts First-Year Experience open house for new students
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- It's summertime, but El Paso Community College is already thinking about the upcoming academic year this fall. EPCC's First-Year Experience held an open house on Friday, June 19 at the Valle Verde Campus. First-year students and their families were able to meet advisers, ...
Key takeaway EPCC's First-Year Experience held an open house on Friday, June 19 at the Valle Verde Campus.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The open house at El Paso Community College's Valle Verde Campus is a crucial step in preparing first-year students for the academic year ahead. By providing an opportunity for these students and their families to meet with advisers, faculty, and staff, EPCC is helping to ensure a smooth transition into college life. This is particularly important in a city like El Paso, where many students may be the first in their families to attend college. The First-Year Experience program can play a key role in supporting these students and helping them navigate the challenges of higher education. As the fall semester approaches, it will be worth watching how EPCC's efforts to engage with new students pay off in terms of retention and academic success rates. The college's ability to connect with its students and provide them with the resources they need will be essential in helping them achieve their goals.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- It's summertime, but El Paso Community College is already thinking about the upcoming academic year this fall. EPCC's First-Year Experience held an open house on Friday, June 19 at the Valle Verde Campus. First-year students and their families were able to meet advisers, ...
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