START COLLEGE NOW ( SCN )
Start College Now courses are college level courses taught by NWTC instructors who are industry experts in the subjects they teach . Taking Start College Now courses enable students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time .
How will I take my class ?
Students can take classes in a variety of ways . The most common are in person at any NWTC campus or regional learning center , online , or through distance learning . In some cases , we bring a college instructor to your high school to teach a SCN course . Distance learning offers students the ability to see and hear each other and their instructor in real time using interactive web-conferencing . This type of learning allows students to connect with other high school students from around the state , during the regular school day .
What do I need to know about SCN ?
General Information
Email
Students are expected to monitor their NWTC email on a frequent basis . This is how you and your instructor communicate . Class updates and Starfish alerts are sent to this email address . You will receive an email with additional instructions on how to complete the required virtual Early College Orientation session . ( See SCN Checklist for more information on Early College Orientation ).
Starfish Alert System
NWTC Student Photo ID
Starfish is an early alert system that allows instructors to share resources at the College that help students to be successful in courses . Positive “ kudos ” are also sent through Starfish .
SCN students enrolled are eligible for a NWTC student photo ID . Please log into your NWTC student portal and select Mobile Student ID link found under Resources . Physical ID cards can be requested though the NWTC Student Involvement department . ID badges are optional and can provide other NWTC student perks .
Blackboard
This online learning management system is required for SCN classes . Be aware of different compatibility platforms among operating systems . Blackboard works best with Microsoft Office products . NWTC students have access to Microsoft Office 365 if needed at no cost . Connect with NWTC Help Desk 920-498-6900 .
Deadlines
Grades and Financial Aid Implications at NWTC
Out of Classroom Time Commitment
Deadlines for SCN registration forms are October 1st for spring enrollment and March 1st for fall enrollment . Talk to your school counselor about your school district ’ s policy .
The grades you receive in your SCN course will be listed on your high school and college transcript . You must maintain a 2.0 GPA in college courses in order to be eligible for future federal financial aid , so it is important to earn a “ C ” or better to pass your course . Falling below a 2.0 GPA may also impact admissions at any post-secondary institution .
This is a college course . Students are expected to spend time outside of class completing course work . The NWTC recommended time management formula for one college credit = three hours a week of outside coursework .
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