Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Page 14

Graduate follow-up data is listed on the College website and is also available in booklet form. When accessing
this through the NWTC website, go to https://www.nwtc.edu/Student-Experience/Career-Services/Graduate-
Success
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 following link 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
Mental Health Counseling is available to students who are enrolled in 3 or more credits per
semester. Counseling is provided by Licensed Professional Counselors skilled in the areas of depression,
anxiety, trauma, family issues, test anxiety, and/or substance abuse. To schedule an appointment, please call
498-5444 or stop in the Counseling Office located at SC231 on the Green Bay campus. Student counseling is a
free and confidential service that is provided to students throughout the NWTC district.
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 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).