Student Handbook 2017-2018 | Page 15

CLASS WAITLIST
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.
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). Please refer to the link below for a list of frequently asked
questions.
http://www.nwtc.edu/Admissions/Registration/Automated-Class-Waitlist
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Eight categories of material are protected by copyright law — literary, musical, dramatic, choreographed,
pictorial (or graphics), audio visual, sound recording, and architectural. An original work is considered
copyrighted when it is in a “fixed” or “tangible” medium, (i.e. written down on paper, saved to a computer
disk, recorded on a CD, etc.). Assume that all work is copyrighted, even if the copyright symbol (©) is not
on the material.
To ensure compliance with copyright law, it is always best to request permission from the author. However,
the “Fair Use Doctrine” of current copyright law allows for a small amount of copyrighted material to be
used for academic purposes or news reporting without asking for permission. This means a student can
quote or paraphrase copyrighted material, but he or she must cite the author.
If a student requests and consequently receives permission from the author, he or she must save a copy of
the written permission, or the e-mail granting permission. In cases where the author has preemptively
granted permission, students should follow any directions given about the use of the material.
If students have any questions, or need assistance with a copyright request, they should contact the Library
staff.
COUNSELING/ADVISING CENTER
Academic Advising is available for those who need assistance with programs of study, program
qualifications, course content, course selection, prerequisites, academic goal setting, recommended credit
load, advanced standing credit award, registration, and transferability of courses to and from NWTC, career
goal exploration, and graduation.
Personal and Mental Health Counseling is provided by Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) who
have specialized training in areas of mental health, personal, academic, special needs, substance abuse and
family dynamics counseling.
Student counseling is located in SC231. To make an appointment with either a counselor or an advisor,
call [phone] or stop in the Student Counseling Office.
Student counseling adheres to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
requirements.
COURSE CANCELLATION
NWTC reserves the right to cancel courses. If NWTC cancels a course, students will be notified by mail,
telephone, or email and refunded 100% of all fees paid.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Skills and knowledge may be gained in ways other than formal classroom or lab learning. Many students
co