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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
PLA is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s life learning for college credit, certification or advanced standing toward further education or training.
Important PLA Notes:
• PLA credits do not count towards credits for financial aid.
• Per college policy, PLA may not be attempted if you are enrolled in the course.
• If you do not pass the PLA attempt, you are still responsible for the PLA fee.
• You are only allowed to attempt PLA one time per course; tests may not be retaken.
For the full form and procedure, please go to www.fvtc.edu/fvtcforms and select “Prior Learning Assessment”.
Program Withdrawal
In accordance with the Graduation Requirements Policy, program students who do not take a class within three consecutive terms (including summer) will be removed from their program. If a student wishes to re-enter this program or any other, they must meet the college’s admission requirements as well as grad- uation requirements in effect at the time of re-entry. For further information, visit www.fvtc.edu/forms, click on “Academic Forms” and then choose the “Program Withdrawal” form.
Registration for Classes
Continuing students in programs register according to credits accumulated toward graduation. Students who have been accepted into a program register during new student registration. Letters regarding new student registration are mailed to each student upon completion of admission requirements.
When registering for classes, students should go to MyFVTC. It is your online connection for registra- tion and student information such as fee payment information, financial aid, grades and other academic information. Students can search for classes using MyFVTC. For more information on how to use My- FVTC go to www.fvtc.edu/myfvtchelp.
Repeating a Course
When a student repeats a course, the grade of the most recently completed course will be used in calcu- lating the cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Student Dress
Fox Valley Technical College is committed to preparing students for success in their chosen career in- cluding an understanding of acceptable workplace attire. While all programs require appropriate clothing, in some programs, students are required to wear uniforms. In general, student attire must not disrupt other students or prevent effective teaching and learning. Students must comply with reasonable requests from instructors for appropriate dress. Concerns should be discussed with program dean or instruction-
al supervisor. In areas where there is a potential of accidental injury, such as shops and laboratories, students may be required to wear safety glasses, hairnets or protective clothing. Students not wearing protective safety attire in a program which requires it may be in violation of program policies and could result in disciplinary action including suspension.
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