What is a “W” grade? How does it affect me?

A student who officially withdraws from a course after the twelfth class day but within the first twelve weeks of a regular semester, after the seventh class day but within the first 8 weeks of the summer semester, or after the fourth class day but within the first four weeks of a 5-week summer term will receive a grade of “W” in the course. Students may not withdraw from school or drop classes after this time and receive the grade of “W.” Requests for withdrawal must be made in person, in a written and signed request sent by mail or by FAX, or by email using the student’s Northeast email account only. Emails will not be accepted from other email accounts. Withdrawals will not be accepted by telephone. Please review the NTCC’s Grading Policy in the Catalog for more information.

A grade of “W” is not calculated into your GPA and will not affect your GPA in a negative way. However, a grade of “W” may affect your financial aid eligibility. A grade of “W” is counted toward total hours attempted but not successfully completed. Please review the NTCC’s Financial Aid section of the catalog for more information.

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I want to take more than 18 hours in the semester, but can't register for the courses online. What do I do?

In order to take more than 18 hours, download the Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form from the “Issues with online registration?” link and write in the course that would put you over 18 hours. That form will need to be signed by the Executive Vice President for Instruction before an advisor can add the course.
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Can I register by phone or email?

No, NTCC will not register a student via phone or email.  There are 3 ways for you to get registered:

  1. Come in to the Student Service Center and meet with an Academic Advisor
  2. Register online
  3. Submit Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form

Below are instructions on how to complete a schedule change form:
Login to your portal, click Student, click on the blue box that says academics, then registration, scroll down and look on the right side of the screen and you should see a little box with a plus sign that says Issues with online registration. Complete that form for any add and/or drops by putting the course code, course number, and section number (e.g. ENGL 1301.001). Once this form is submitted it automatically comes to us in a PDF request, which we process daily.

If your form has not been processed, it is because the form has been filled out incorrectly. So, please check your NTCC student email account, and you will find an email with instructions specifying why the form was not processed.

 

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I'm trying to add my classes online but it tells me I need a pre-requisite.

If you are unsure about which course is the pre-requisite to the course you are trying to add, then you might look at the course description in the catalog to determine which course you need first. If you had the pre-requisite at another institution, please contact Admissions, so that they can review your transcript and possibly transfer in that course so that you may register. All other requests to add a course that requires a pre-requisite without having completed the pre-requisite will require permission from the instructor.

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I'm trying to add my classes online but it keeps saying I need a "remedial course."

Are you seeking a degree or certificate?

  • If you are seeking a certificate, then please contact the Registrar's office to change your status so that the system will allow you to register online.
  • If you are seeking a degree, then please contact our office to schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. We can advise you as to what courses you should register for, and how to go about doing that.
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