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 come
to NWTC with years of life, work, and military experience. Students can save time and money as they pursue a
degree by earning credit for learning gained through that experience.
To be eligible to earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a student must be officially enrolled in an NWTC degree,
diploma, or certificate program. In addition, students need to take a minimum of 25 percent of their core course
requirements through NWTC.
Credit for prior learning may be earned through the following ways:
Transfer of Credit. If students transfer from other institutions of higher education, they must send an official
transcript to NWTC for evaluation by Enrollment Services. Course work will be transferred based upon
equivalent competencies with a satisfactory grade (grade of C based on a 2.0 GPA).
Credit for Military Training and Experience. Based upon the program choice, student degree completion
analysis, and years of active military service, a Service Member/Veteran will be awarded up to 7 credits of
general education coursework as outlined below:
For one year of active military service:
•
College 101 (10-890-101)
•
Oral/Interpersonal Communication (10-801-196)
For three years of active military service:
• Intro to Ethics: Theory and Application (10-809-166)
Credit by Portfolio or Skills Demonstration. Students may be granted credit for knowledge and skills gained
from previous work, life, and military experiences that are comparable in content and level with specific NWTC
courses through a portfolio or demonstration assessment. Students will be charged a $90 assessment fee per
course.
Credit by Exam. Students may also earn college credit through NWTC credit by exams which are developed
by NWTC faculty members and cover course competencies. Students will be charged a $50 assessment fee per
course.
To get started, contact the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) advisor at (920) 498-6388 to setup a consultation, or
fill out a consultation form at https://www.nwtc.edu/cpl
DISABILITY SERVICES
Disability Services offers assistance to individuals with disabilities at ALL NWTC sites.
A wide range of services and accommodations are offered to assist students in reaching their educational goals.
The Disability Services staff will help guide students through their educational experience at NWTC by
providing case management and support services. Students with exceptional educational needs include, but are
not limited to, the following: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD), Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar
Disorder, Orthopedically Impaired, or Speech Impaired.
Students with a documented disability can meet with a case manager by calling (920) 498-6904, or emailing:
[email protected].
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
NWTC values the inherent worth of each person at the College; students, staff and faculty. The College
acknowledges the many similarities are shared with one another yet some have their own unique backgrounds,
experiences, needs, skills and stories. The College views these differences as something to be respected and
learned from. This valuing of each person’s inherent worth means that the College strives to treat all others with
respect, compassion, value and fairness.