Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational
Education Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Acts of 1967 and 1975, the Civil Rights
Restoration Act of 1987, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law, other appropriate laws and executive orders
and/or administrative directives and codes including the Office of Civil Rights Guidelines for Eliminating
Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, including sexual
orientation and gender identity, and Handicap in Vocational Programs (34 CFR, Part 100, Appendix B). Lack of
English reading/speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Northeast Wisconsin
Technical College.
As required in Chapter 38 and the Wisconsin Fair employment Law (Sec. 111.31-111.395, Wis. Stats), equal
opportunity is for all persons regardless of political affiliation, age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status,
sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, speaking skills, genetic
testing, and the use or non-use of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours.
It is the policy of NWTC that a formal Affirmative Action program operates to ensure equal employment
opportunity practices and educational services at NWTC. Any person who believes their affirmative action
rights have been violated has the right to file a grievance. The grievance must be filed within 300 days of the act.
View the College’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy to learn more about the grievance procedure
or contact Mohammed Bey, Director of Diversity & Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator at (920) 498-6826.
For more information, view the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Individuals can enroll at NWTC if they meet statutory and Board-approved age requirements unless restricted by
licensing, certification, or other regulations, statutes, or court decrees. Individuals who wish to enroll before
reaching the age of 16, will be required to have a written consent of his/her parent or guardian, his/her high
school official and a NWTC divisional representative.
Individuals participating in a home-based private educational program will need the written consent of an
authorized individual and that of an NWTC divisional representative.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Students who graduate from NWTC will automatically be part of the NWTC Alumni Association. The College
works to keep 65,000+ graduates connected to NWTC and each other.
For additional information, please contact the Foundation and Alumni Office at [email protected], visit
www.nwtc.edu/alumni, or call (920) 498-5713
ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Policies
NWTC is committed to assisting every student in meeting his or her learning goals. NWTC’s Assessment
Center provides a variety of assessments, tests, and certifications in a secure environment and atmosphere
conducive to testing. Valid photo identification and related fees, if applicable, are required prior to testing.
The following items are not allowed in testing rooms: All electronic devices, including cell phones, fit bits,
personal tracking devices and pagers; personal calculators or reference materials unless approved in writing by
instructor, backpacks, purses, wallets, watches, food or beverages and outerwear (hats, jackets, hoodies,
sweatshirts). Please note that locker space is limited.
The Assessment Center complies with NWTC’s Academic Integrity Policy. Testers who violate the policy will
be asked to leave the Assessment Center. The incident will be reported to the instructor who will determine
appropriate consequences.
Admission Assessments
Students are required to meet mandatory program and course placement requirements before being fully
admitted to program pathway and/or enrolling in general education courses. If placement testing is required to
meet the pre-requisite, students may take the Accuplacer at any NWTC location.