• 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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