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A student should meet with their program advisor to request permission to undertake projects and
courses and to arrange for an instructor to supervise progress.
A student should initiate the independent study abstract forms, in consultation with the project
instructor, being certain that the forms are complete and that all necessary signatures have been
obtained.
Deadlines:
- Applications to undertake independent study projects or courses must be on file in Enrollment Services
at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the independent study is to be done.
- Arrangements for projects and courses must be planned so that completion is at least two weeks before
the end of the school semester in which the work is undertaken.
- The application form to undertake independent study should include statements of objectives of the
study, the manner or method of research, if it is a research project, and an outline of the work to be
completed with a time schedule for major divisions or units of work.
- 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 [email protected], 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.
Library Computer Lab and CyberZone
The Library provides 6 printer/scanners (3 color) and over 200 PCs, MACs, student laptops, iPads, headphones,
reservable study rooms, and specialty software. Lab technicians are available for walk-ins and appointments
scheduled through Starfish 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 for walk-ins and appointments scheduled through
Starfish 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