Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Page 3

The NWTC Student Involvement Office and Student Senate
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference Guide……………………………………………………………………………… 5
Academic Coaching…………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Academic Credit Hours……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Academic Progression/Probation Policy…………………………………………………………...... 7
Accommodation for Religious Beliefs………………………………………………………………. 8
Accreditation of Programs……………………………………………………………………………8
Admissions and Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………. 8
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement…………………………………………………... 9
Age Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Alumni Association………………………………………………………………………………...... 9
Assessments………………………………………………………………………………………......10
Attendance Policy…………………………………………………………………………………….11
Bookstore…………………………………………………………………………………………......11
CARE – College Assessment Response and Evaluation…………………………………………......11
Career Services……………………………………………………………………………………….12
Class Waitlist………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Copyright Notice…………………………………………………………………………………...... 13
Counseling…………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Course Cancellation…………………………………………………………………………………. 13
Credit for Prior Learning…………………………………………………………………………...... 13
Disability Services……………………………………………………………………………………14
Diversity and Inclusion……………………………………………………………………………….14
E-Mail Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………14
Early Release………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Enrollment Services………………………………………………………………………………......15
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ………………………………………………18
Financial Aid………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Freedom of Speech and Expression…………………………………………………………………. 20
Grading System……………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Graduation…………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Honors……………………………………………………………………………………………...... 22
Independent Study…………………………………………………………………………………… 22
International Programs………………………………………………………………………………. 23
Library……………………………………………………………………………………………...... 23
Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy……………………………………………………. 24
Pregnancy and Childbirth Related Concerns…………………………………………………………24
Pre-Program Admission Status……………………………………………………………………… 24
Program Changes ……………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Refund Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………24
Registration (see Enrollment Services)……………………………………………………………… 25
Rights and Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………...... 25
Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………………....... 26
Sexual Misconduct and Gender Discrimination…………………………………………………....... 28
Student Academic Grievance Procedure…………………………………………………………...... 28
Student Accident Insurance………………………………………………………………………...... 30
Student Ambassador Program……………………………………………………………………...... 30
Student Code of Conduct……………………………………………………………………………. 30
Student Health Services………………………………………………………………………………37
Student Involvement………………………………………………………………………………… 37
Student Support Services……………………………………………………………………………. 39
Technology Use Policy……………………………………………………………………………… 39
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct…………………………………………………………………………. 39
Tobacco/Nicotine Use Policy………………………………………………………………………... 40
Tuition and Fees…………………………………………………………………………………....... 41
Veterans and Service Members……………………………………………………………………… 42
Web Accessibility Policy……………………………………………………………………………. 44