Transcripts
Transcripts of students’ academic records are available only upon written request by
the student. No transcript is released until all financial obligations to the College are
satisfied. Transcripts of the student’s academic record are issued daily without charge.
Students who have a large number of requests are charged a fee. Transcript requests
should be directed to the Student Services Office.
Transfer of Credits to Other Institutions
WNCC makes every effort to assist students wishing to transfer to other colleges
and universities. Most four-year colleges will accept up to 66 credits of freshman
and sophomore level credit earned at a community college. The generally accepted
requirements for transfer to another institution include a minimum of “C” grades in
coursework and a program taken at WNCC that corresponds with the program at the
institution to which the student is transferring. The student works with a faculty advisor
and transfer advisor to plan a course of study, which will enable the student to meet the
requirements of the four-year institution. Most four-year institutions recommend that
the student complete general educational requirements and lower division courses at
the community college level.
Withdrawal from a Class
See “DROPPING COURSES.”
Withdrawal from College
Students who find it necessary to withdraw totally (withdrawing from all classes) from
the College may do so by completing the following steps:
During the official withdrawal period (until two weeks after midterm or 60 percent of
the course time is completed):
• Fill out the WNCC Drop/Add Form available in the Student Services Office. Charges
for courses will continue to accrue in accordance with the published WNCC refund
policy until the completed withdrawal form is received in the Student Services Office.
• Students receiving financial aid must speak with a financial aid advisor prior to
withdrawing to understand the resulting implications. A complete withdrawal,
whether official or unofficial, may result in a repayment obligation and/or loss of
future eligibility.
After the official withdrawal period (beyond the last official date to withdraw):
• Fill out the WNCC Drop/Add Form available in the Student Services Office. The total
drop must be for extenuating circumstances only. It cannot be used simply to avoid
a series of failing grades.
• The drop must be approved by the Dean of Students and the Dean of Instruction or
their designees. If approved, the status of the classes is listed as a “W.” The instructors
are notified that a total drop has been issued.
• Students receiving financial aid must speak with a financial aid advisor prior to
withdrawing to understand the resulting implications. A complete withdrawal,
whether official or unofficial, may result in a repayment obligation and/or loss of
future eligibility.
The Writing Center
The Writing Center provides help for students in all phases of writing whether for
an English class or in preparation of a paper for another course. Students taking
Developmental Writing and Basic Writing are required to spend time each week in the
center. Other students are welcome to seek assistance as needed. The Writing Center is
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