Navigating the NWTC Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is committed to student success and provides a range of resources and support services accessible through the student portal. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the policies, procedures, and resources available to NWTC students, ensuring a smooth and successful academic journey.
Admission and Enrollment
Application Process
NWTC welcomes applicants who are determined to pursue a technical diploma or associate degree. Applications are accepted from students who have entered their senior year of high school, with NWTC beginning to accept applications a year in advance. To apply, visit www.nwtc.edu. The Admissions and Enrollment staff can provide up-to-date information on all NWTC programs, admission/application procedures, and program wait lists. For questions regarding admission to a NWTC program, students should contact Admissions at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-NWTC.
Admission Requirements
It is the student's responsibility to complete the application procedure to meet all admission requirements. Completed applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals are accepted upon evaluation and approval of their entrance requirements. The high school record and other transcripts, as well as test results submitted, are used exclusively in counseling and placement of aptitudes and motivations. Individuals may be admitted in a pre-program status if the above-mentioned criteria indicate the need for skill development in one or more areas.
NWTC admits those applicants who have the desire and the determination to obtain a technical diploma or associate degree and who have completed the application procedures outlined in its various publications.
Restrictions
Applications will not be accepted from students who owe past due balances and have service indicators on their accounts that prevent registration. Individuals can enroll at NWTC if they meet statutory and Board-approved age requirements unless restricted by licensing, certification, or other regulations, statutes, or court decrees. Individuals who wish to enroll before reaching the age of 16, will be required to have a written consent of his/her parent or guardian and a NWTC divisional representative.
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Freedom of Access
NWTC maintains a policy of open access to admissions, ensuring that all eligible individuals have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Assessment and Testing
The Assessment and Testing Center supports the overall mission of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. We provide high-quality testing services to our students and to the larger community that reflects a dedication to inclusiveness and diversity, educational advancement, and workforce development. A valid photo identification and related fees, if applicable, are required prior to testing.
Admission Assessments
Students are required to meet program and course placement requirements before being fully admitted to program pathway and/or enrolling in general education courses. If placement testing is required to meet the pre-requisite, students may take the Accuplacer at any NWTC location.
Students test in Accuplacer Arithmetic, Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics, Advanced Algebra and Functions, Reading, and Writing.
Accuplacer Testing Procedures
Individuals who need to take the Accuplacer can do so on a walk-in basis within the hours listed below. For additional questions regarding the Accuplacer contact us at 920-498-5427.
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Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
There is a $20 testing fee to take the Accuplacer Test and a valid photo ID is required prior to testing.
If the required benchmark is not met, the tester may schedule another test session without cost within one calendar year of the first test session. No minimum timeframe between the first and second test sessions is established.
Another $20 fee is assessed for a third and final test session. No minimum timeframe between the second and final test session is established. However, the third session must be completed within one calendar year of the first session.
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The College accepts Accuplacer, TABE Level A, or ACT scores for program and course placement. Accommodations for students who have documented disabilities may be requested through the Disability Services office. All equivalent program and placement scores will apply. All testers will follow the procedures outlined above regardless of testing site. The scores of students who have tested in district high schools are reviewed for program and course placement. However, students will begin following the procedures outlined above upon registering for a NWTC test session and paying the $20 testing fee. A general description of the Academic Skills Assessments and the benchmark scores specific to each program are available on NWTC’s web site. For more information call (920) 498-5427.
Assessment Center Policies
The Assessment Center complies with NWTC’s Academic Integrity Policy. Testers who violate the policy will be asked to leave the Assessment Center. The incident will be reported to the instructor who will determine appropriate consequences.
Per College policy, children under the age of 14 years are not allowed in the Assessment Center.
The following items are not allowed in testing rooms: All electronic devices, including cell phones, fit bits, personal tracking devices and pagers; personal calculators or reference materials unless approved in writing by instructor, backpacks, purses, wallets, watches, food or beverages and outerwear (hats, jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts). Please note that locker space is limited.
Exams from Other Institutions
As a community service, proctoring for correspondence exams or exams from other institutions is available in the Green Bay Campus Assessment Center (Room SC365), and on the Marinette campus, Sturgeon Bay campus, and all regional locations. A $30 per exam proctoring fee is payable prior to taking the exam. Valid photo identification is required, and appointments are necessary. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (920) 498-5427.
Course/Instructor Testing
As a service to students and instructors, a limited number of course-related instructor exams are administered and proctored at all NWTC campuses and Regional Center Locations (RLC). Students must schedule their exams through Starfish during scheduled Assessment Center hours. Students should allow for sufficient time to complete the test prior to closing time.
Microsoft Office Certification Exams
As an authorized Pearson VUE Test Center, the Assessment Center administers Microsoft Office Specialist exams.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Credit Hour
The academic credit hour is the basic unit by which earned educational credits are measured and recorded on students’ records. This unit is utilized for determining the value of academic courses and time allocated to each course as programmatic components measure a student’s academic progression and degree completion. Course credit is calculated on a semester credit hour basis.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
It is expected that students will make satisfactory progress each semester they are enrolled. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) monitors all credits for all students, whether or not the student has received financial aid. The standards within our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) will be applied after the student’s first semester of enrollment and each subsequent semester.
Academic Warning and Suspension
Students on academic warning are strongly encouraged to participate in Academic Coaching and Tutoring. Students who attend earn better grades and are more likely to reach their academic goals. An academic coach or tutor can help you learn course material and support your success in classes. Students on academic suspension (not meets) are required to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor and meet to discuss their academic success plan.
Attendance
It is not necessary to contact NWTC for an absence of one or two days unless requested by instructor. If a specific instructor requires students to report absences, students should phone the instructor directly at the number provided on the course syllabus.
Classroom Conduct
NWTC reserves the right to impose class attendance restrictions in courses and programs based on program administrative guidelines. Instructors are not authorized to permit children or unauthorized guests in the classroom. Only registered students are allowed in classrooms. If a student brings a child or guest to class, that student will be asked to leave the class.
Automated Class Waitlists
Automated Class Waitlists are available for the majority of classes offered at NWTC. The availability of an automated class waitlist is at the discretion of the Learning Departments. Placing oneself on an automated waitlist allows a student to reserve a place in line for the next available seat in the class. When a seat opens (due to another student dropping or because the capacity of the section has been increased by the department) the first student on the waitlist will automatically progress from the waitlist into the class, provided the eligibility requirements are met and/or there are no registration conflicts. The waitlist eliminates the need to watch the schedule of classes for an opening in a class section (the only exception is 2 days prior to the start of the class). NWTC reserves the right to cancel courses.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Skills and knowledge may be gained in ways other than formal classroom or lab learning. Many students come to NWTC with years of life, work, and military experience. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can allow students to earn credit from those experiences, helping them save time and money. Students are strongly encouraged to explore and complete Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) before enrolling in their first semester classes. In many cases, the ideal classes for CPL are those taken in the first or second semester. By completing CPL early, students avoid disruptions to their class scheduling and financial aid requirements.
To be eligible to earn CPL, a student must be officially enrolled in an NWTC degree, diploma, or certificate program. In addition, students need to take a minimum of 25 percent of their core course requirements through NWTC.
Credit for prior learning may be earned through the following ways:
Transfer of Credit: If students transfer from other institutions of higher education, they must send an official transcript to NWTC for evaluation by Enrollment Services. Course work will be transferred based upon equivalent competencies with a satisfactory grade (grade of C based on a 2.0 GPA).
National Exam: Credit will be awarded upon the review of the official scores for AP, IB, CLEP, DSST. Scores from national exams not listed here will be evaluated on case-by-case basis.
Credit for Military Training and Experience: Based upon the program choice, student degree completion analysis, net years of active military service based on the DD-214 (member 2 or 4), and a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable, a Service Member/Veteran will be awarded up to 7 credits of general education coursework as outlined below:
- For one year of active military service: College 101 (10-890-101), Oral/Interpersonal Communication (10-801-196)
- For three years of active military service: Intro to Ethics: Theory and Application (10-809-166)
Credit by Portfolio or Skills Demonstration: Students may be granted credit for knowledge and skills gained from previous work, life, and military experiences that are comparable in content and level with specific NWTC courses through a portfolio or demonstration assessment. Students will be charged a $90 assessment fee per course.
Credit by Exam: Students may also earn college credit through NWTC credit by exams which are developed by NWTC faculty members and cover course competencies. Students will be charged a $50 assessment fee per course.
To get started, visit the NWTC CPL homepage for basic information. Students can sign up for CPL by speaking to their academic advisor.
Early Release from Classes
Under certain circumstances, students may be allowed an early release from classes. A formal request for early release must be made no earlier than six weeks prior to the end of any semester. An Early Release Committee will meet to determine if the request, with supporting required documents provided, meets early release criteria, and approve or deny the request.
Student Academic Redress
If a student has sufficient justification (definite data) to question a final grade received for a course, the following steps are taken: Within five working days of receipt of the grade to be disputed, the student must first review the final grade with their instructor to see if a resolution can be reached.
Each student attending NWTC receives a grade from the instructor at the end of a term or class session. A letter grade based on a 4.0 grading scale is used, each grade carries a specified point value per credit unit. The point values for grades are:
| Grade | Point Value |
|---|---|
| A | 4.00 |
| B | 3.00 |
| C | 2.00 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0 |
The District recognizes that skills and knowledge may be achieved in ways other than formal classroom or laboratory training where classes with grade points are not involved. Such classes carry letter symbols with no grade point average (GPA) associated with them and the College uses the following symbols:
| Letter Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|
| S | Satisfactory |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| I | Incomplete |
| R | Repeated Class |
| W | Withdrawn |
| AU | Audit |
| TC | Transfer Credit |
| LE | Life Experience Credit |
| AS | Advanced Standing Credit |
| EX | Credit by Examination |
| NS | No Show |
Some classes at NWTC are offered on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Credits in these classes are not included as part of a term/semester credit load, cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite or graduation requirements, may not be applied toward financial aid benefits.
Registration
NWTC offers three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Are you continuing classes in a degree or diploma program? Need a refresher how to register? Follow this step-by-step guide. Beginning your first semester in a degree or diploma program? Complete your SOAR Online (new student orientation) first!
Auditing Courses
Auditing students attend classes to gain a general understanding of a subject and receive a grade of audit (AU). Auditors do not receive credit and are not required to take exams. Most NWTC courses may be audited.
Student Support Services
Academic Coaching and Tutoring
Academic Coaching and Tutoring provides an additional layer of support to ensure you achieve your academic goals. Academic Coaching is committed to serving all students as an academic resource to promote student growth and success. Students who use Academic Coaching and tutoring receive course specific help along with practical experience with study skills, organization skills, time management, and confidence.
CARE Team
The CARE Team is a group of people from different parts of the college who are committed to your well-being and safety. If you’ve been involved in an incident, they'll work together to understand what happened and provide support. They may connect you with a mental health professional to help you through a tough time. The goal is to help you get back on track and succeed.
Counseling Services
NWTC offers free professional counselors to students. Counseling is confidential and your personal information will not be shared with anyone without your consent.
Student Code of Conduct
Student success is the focus of everything we do at NWTC. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to pursue their educational and career goals. As a member of the NWTC community, it's important to understand the rules and expectations that help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for everyone.
Reporting Concerns
If you're concerned about a student's behavior, your report can make a difference. See Something, Say Something.
Violations of the Student Code of Conduct
The NWTC Student Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for student behavior on campus and at NWTC-sponsored events. Whenever a student commits or attempts to commit a violation of the Student Code of Conduct as explained below, either on the campus, at an activity, function or event sponsored or supervised by NWTC, sanctions may be imposed on the student. Sanctions may also be imposed whenever a student commits a violation of the Student Code of Conduct off campus, if the misconduct adversely affects the NWTC community. NWTC academic programs may have program specific handbooks with additional expectations and possible sanctions specific to the program. Students may be subject to possible sanctions from both their specific academic program as well as the general Student Code of Conduct.
Violations of the Student Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to:
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