Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 13

A general description of the Academic Skills Assessments and the benchmark scores specific to each program are available on NWTC’s web site, www.nwtc.edu. For more information call (920) 498-5427 or (920) 498-5688. Per College policy, children under the age of 14 years are not allowed in the Assessment Center. 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 also on the Marinette and Sturgeon Bay campuses. 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, course-related tests are administered in the Green Bay Campus Assessment Center (Room SC365). Tests are given on a walk-in basis during scheduled Assessment Center hours. Students should allow for sufficient time to complete the test prior to closing time. Contact Marinette and Sturgeon Bay campuses and regional learning centers for their specific course-related testing instructions. Microsoft Office Specialist Exams As an authorized Pearson VUE Test Center, the Assessment Center administers Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Individuals interested in Microsoft certification testing should refer to http://www.pearsonvue.com/microsoft/ for accurate and current information. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification Testing As an authorized Pearson VUE Test Center, the Assessment Center administers NREMT certification testing exams. Individuals interested in NREMT certification testing should refer to http://www.pearsonvue.com/nremt for accurate and current information. For additional information related to certification testing, please visit https://www.nwtc.edu/Admissions/Evaluation-and-Assessment/Employment-and-Certification-Testing or call (920) 498-7965. ATTENDANCE POLICY NWTC reserves the right to impose class attendance restrictions in courses and programs based on program administrative guidelines. Attendance may affect a student’s grade or program status. The NWTC College Board recognizes the need to reasonably accommodate a student’s sincerely held religious beliefs for class absence during exams and other academic requirements. BOOKSTORE In addition to NWTC required textbooks and course materials, the NWTC Bookstore (located in room SC146 on the Green Bay Campus) carries a variety of NWTC clothing, gifts, and school supplies. Digital, used, and rental textbook options are offered for select courses. Textbook information is available online for students via their student portal at my.nwtc for courses in which they are enrolled. Textbooks, supplies, clothing, and gift items may be purchased at the Green Bay campus Bookstore or online at www.nwtcbookstore.com. Students purchasing items online may choose to have their order shipped to their home for a fee or to any of these convenient NWTC locations free of charge: Aurora, Crivitz, Luxemburg, Marinette, Oconto Falls, Shawano, or Sturgeon Bay. The NWTC Bookstore accepts cash, check, credit card (Discover, Master Card, and Visa), and debit card. Financial Aid may also be used as payment for required textbooks and supplies. Please visit the Student Financial Services web page at www.nwtc.edu for more information on using your Financial Aid in the NWTC Bookstore. For more information regarding hours, buyback, return policy, and other services, please visit the NWTC Bookstore at www.nwtc.bookstore.com. 12