GETTING STARTED:
Things you need to know…..
Academic Requirements and Support Services
Academic Programs
– look at Associate Degree and Certificate program requirements
Academic Advisement– find your advisor or the person specializing in your field, an email address to reach him or her, and phone numbers
Library – where to go for information (printed and virtual resources) and staff to help you use them
Tutoring – academic help for courses, studying, and test preparation
College Calendar
– when classes start, finals begin, semester breaks, holidays
Student Services
Student Development/Counseling
– counselors to help you with choosing programs, finding a career, looking for jobs, arranging for accommodations for a disability, transferring to a four year college
Financial Aid - how to apply for aid using the FAFSA, how your file is posted and where to look for it, regulations you need to follow
Clubs and Activities – the Student Senate, groups running events you can attend or create, activities to make friends and gain work experience
Jabberwocky
– our student newspaper, online and in hard copy form, with the l latest events, issues, and topics
ID Cards – where and when to get a photo document for use at NCCC and to receive student rates at area businesses
On-Line Services
Distance Learning Classes – how to take courses over the Internet, offerings by semester, what you need to be a successful on-line student
How to Get Your Grades – how to view your grades, transcript, and other important information
Rules and Regulations
Academic Policies and Procedures – the guidelines that govern your studies at Northwestern.