Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Page 16

privacy of College records, records retention, and open records and all other requirements of College documents. The e-mail system may be used only for College business and for purposes specifically authorized by the College. Any person who uses the NWTC e-mail system consents to all of the provisions of this policy and agrees to comply with the entire policy and with all applicable state, federal and international laws and regulations. All NWTC students are to use their NWTC e-mail address and the NWTC e-mail system for all College business. Electronic messages regarding College business are to be communicated using the College e-mail system. Students need to use their College e-mail accounts when sending print jobs to the NWTC printers through [email protected]. To access the complete Student Email policy, please go to the my.NWTC student portal and click on the student help link. Violators of College policies are subject to disciplinary action, including revocation of their email account. The user may appeal actions according to established College appeal process. Please contact the Student Help Desk toll-free at (800) 422-NWTC ext. 6900 or (866) 235-5037 with any questions. EARLY RELEASE Under certain circumstances, students may be allowed an early release from classes. A formal request for early release must be made no earlier than six weeks prior to the end of any semester. An Early Release Committee will meet to determine if the request, with supporting required documents provided, meets early release criteria, and approve or deny the request. The following criteria must be met to be considered for early release: - - Student must obtain an Early Release packet of forms from Enrollment Services or academic division. Student must provide the academic division with a written statement from the potential employer, on company letterhead, stating the duties of the position, that the position is full-time and permanent, and that it is not possible to hold the position until the end of the semester. Student must have a least a 2.00 GPA (or a projected 2.00 GPA). Student must submit all materials to the academic division no earlier than six weeks prior to the end of the semester in which the student will graduate. - - ENROLLMENT SERVICES Enrollment for Classes by Program Students The following steps are taken to register as a program student: - - - - - - An individual must apply and be accepted into a program through the admissions process. Prior to each registration, students may access their Degree Progress report through my.NWTC or meet with an advisor (Room SC240) to determine the classes to be taken for the semester. The date on which a student can enroll in classes for the upcoming semester, is published online at www.nwtc.edu/studentregistration. The registration schedule will also be posted around campus. Students are asked to adhere to the scheduled registration date and time to ensure admittance to the desired classes. Class admittance is not guaranteed. Openings are available on a first-come, first- served basis. Payment for classes is required by the beginning of the semester, or within ten calendar days, unless otherwise noted, or if other arrangements have been made with the Student Finance Office. Any student funded by a funding agency or an employer is required to present proof of funding by the tuition due date. A credit agreement must be signed on line if classes are not paid for at time of registration. For more information, call Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC or (920) 498-5444. Enrollment for Classes by Non-Program Students The following steps are taken to register as a non-program student: - - Announcements will be made of the specific dates of registration for each semester online at https://www.nwtc.edu/registrationdates. Payment for classes is required by the beginning of the semester, or within ten calendar days, unless otherwise noted, or if other arrangements have been made with the Student Finance Office. Any