• A student may undertake independent study for credit if 50 % of the program ’ s required credits have been completed and assurance is given of the ability to complete such work by having a grade point average of 2.5 at the time of undertaking the project . The final independent study must be approved by the Vice President for Learning .
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
International Programs coordinates study abroad programs for students and provides advising and support services for international students attending NWTC . International Programs also plans on-campus events for students during International Education Week in the fall and Celebrate Diversity Week in the spring .
To learn about study abroad , please visit the web page : Study Abroad To learn about services for international students , please visit the web page : International Students
LIBRARY
With both physical and virtual libraries , the Library staff at NWTC strives to serve students ’ informational needs wherever they are . The Library is open to everyone within the NWTC district .
For assistance , call ( 800 ) 422-NWTC ext . 5493 or ( 920 ) 498-5493 , text ( 920 ) 288-2ASK or ( 920 ) 288- 2275 , email Ask . Library @ nwtc . edu , or use the Ask a Librarian chat service available at www . nwtc . edu .
Web Page Choose the Library link under Students or Student Experience at www . nwtc . edu to connect to the resources listed below , view the Library ’ s hours , and access online library tours / tutorials and customized library guides for each program .
Students can search for books , e-books , journals , online articles , videos , online videos , and multimedia items located in the Libraries at all three NWTC campuses . They can also request materials through interlibrary loan from around the world .
Textbooks and Course Reserves Popular textbooks and other materials required by instructors are put on reserve in the Library at the Circulation Desk . Most reserve items must be used in the Library . Textbooks can be viewed for 2 hours at a time , and students may get on a waiting list .
Library Computer Lab The Library Lab includes 5 printer / scanners ( 2 color ) and over 125 PCs , MACs , student laptops , iPads , headphones , reservable study rooms , and specialty software . Lab technicians are available to offer technical support and increase students ’ computer confidence . All computer users must abide by NWTC ’ s computer use policy .
Reference Help Reference help is available from the Library staff in person or via calling , emailing , chatting , or texting . Students and staff members can get assistance in using the Library ’ s online resources and other services .
Fiction Center The Library maintains a collection of fiction books donated by students and staff members . These books do not have due dates or overdue fines . Donations are accepted at the Library Desk .
Circulation Policies for Materials and Equipment Books and magazines circulate for two weeks . DVDs circulate for one week . Reference materials can be photocopied for free , but do not circulate .
Students may also check out a student laptop for use in the Library and other equipment for home use . Ask about daily availability at the Library desk .
Most items can be renewed by phone or online unless someone else is waiting to borrow the material . Students receive a courtesy notice via email reminding them that materials will be due soon .
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