Nicolet Catalog NICOLET AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE | 5364 COLLEGE DRIVE, RHINELANDER, WI 54501 ** DATE: October 1, 2019 Contents PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 About Nicolet College ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Mission, Vision, and Goals .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Mission ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Strategic Vision 2020....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Institutional Goals ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 Nicolet 2020 Core Abilities .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Apply Mathematic, Scientific, Artistic, and Technological Concepts: ............................................................................. 9 Build Community:............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Communicate Effectively: ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Embrace Lifelong Learning: ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Live Ethically: ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Think Critically and Creatively: ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Assessment and Continuous Improvement ........................................................................................................................ 9 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Guaranteed Retraining Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Nicolet District Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................... 10 School Officials and Administrators .................................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 ENROLLMENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Undeclared (Non-program) Admissions ....................................................................................................................... 13 Declared (Program) Admissions .................................................................................................................................... 13 Technical Certificate Admissions Process ..................................................................................................................... 13 Technical Diploma or Associate Degree Admissions Process ....................................................................................... 14 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ............................................................................................................... 15 Program Waiting Lists ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Application Timelines for High School Students ............................................................................................................... 16 International Students ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Minimum Age for Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Home School Students ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Students under Age 16 ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Dual Credit ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Articulated Credit .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Advanced Standing for HS Students ................................................................................................................................. 17 Transcripted Credit ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 1 Start College Now ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Registration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Credit Limits .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Priority Registration ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Alternate Delivery – Current Local Types and Definitions ................................................................................................ 21 Class Cancellation.............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses .......................................................................................................... 22 Refunds/Withdrawals ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Competency Based Education - Refund/Withdrawal ....................................................................................................... 23 Withdrawal from College .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Federal Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ........................................................................................................ 24 Financial Aid Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Financial Aid Qualifications ............................................................................................................................................... 25 What happens if a student is selected for verification? ............................................................................................... 26 What happens once a student qualifies for aid? .......................................................................................................... 26 When will students receive financial aid awards? ........................................................................................................ 26 Will financial aid pay for books? ..................................................................................................................................