1889 Venture Drive Laramie, WY 82070 (800) 521-7158 http://www.wyotech.edu 2019/2020 Catalog Volume II Published November 1, 2019 Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 703.247.4212 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Note from the President .................................................................... 1 Overview ..................................................................................................... 3 Welcome to WyoTech .............................................................................................................. 3 Statement of Ownership .......................................................................................................... 4 Administration ........................................................................................................................ 4 History ......................................................................................................................................5 Mission .................................................................................................................................... 6 Commitment to Students ........................................................................................................ 6 Teaching Facilities ................................................................................................................... 6 Technical Resource Center ....................................................................................................... 7 Instructional Support ............................................................................................................... 7 Program Advisory Committees ................................................................................................ 7 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................ 7 Licensure .................................................................................................................................. 7 Admissions ................................................................................................. 9 Requirements and Procedures ................................................................................................ 9 Readmission ............................................................................................................................ 9 Update Training ...................................................................................................................... 9 Transfer Credit ....................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Policies ...................................................................................... 11 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 11 Maximum Class Size .......................................................................................................... 11 Out of Class Assignments .................................................................................................. 11 Make-Up Work Policy ....................................................................................................... 11 Student Advising .................................................................................................................... 11 Grading System and Grading Period ...................................................................................... 11 Course Withdrawals ............................................................................................................... 12 WyoTech Professionalism Grading ........................................................................................ 12 Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .............................................................. 14 Failure to Meet SAP ................................................................................................................ 16 Retaking Coursework ............................................................................................................. 19 Attendance Policy ................................................................................................................... 19 Establishing Attendance/Verifying Enrollment ............................................................... 19 Attendance Requirements ................................................................................................. 19 Violations of Attendance Requirements .......................................................................... 20 Graduation Requirements ..................................................................................................... 20 WyoTech Student Code of Conduct ....................................................................................... 22 Violations of the Student Code of Conduct ....................................................................... 22 WyoTech Student Appearance Code ..................................................................................... 23 Violations of the Student Appearance Code .................................................................... 24 Violation of Academic, Attendance and Conduct .................................................................. 24 Student Grievance Procedure .................................................................................................25 Student Appeals Procedure ....................................................................................................25 Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS Notification of Rights under FERPA ..................................................................................... 28 Student Records .................................................................................................................... 29 Transcripts and Diploma Release ......................................................................................... 29 Financial Aid ............................................................................................. 30 Student Eligibility .................................................................................................................. 30 Federal Financial Aid Programs ............................................................................................ 30 Alternative Financing Options ............................................................................................... 31 Institutional Payment Plans ................................................................................................... 31 Federal Work Study (FWS) .................................................................................................... 31 Veteran’s Assistance Programs ............................................................................................. 33 Cancellation and Refund Policies .......................................................................................... 33 Cancellation Policy ........................................................................................................... 33 Withdrawal and Refund Policy ....................................................................................... 33 Date of Withdrawal versus Date of Determination ........................................................ 33 Institutional (NON-TITLE IV) Pro Rate Refund Policy .................................................. 34 Return of Title IV Funds ................................................................................................... 34 Return of Unearned SFA Program Funds ........................................................................3 5 Student Services ....................................................................................... 36 Staffing .................................................................................................................................. 36 Student Activities .............................................................................................................. 36 Personal Advising ............................................................................................................. 36 Tutoring ................................................................................................................................. 36 Drug Abuse Prevention ......................................................................................................... 36 Student Housing .................................................................................................................... 36 Career Services ....................................................................................................................... 37 Employment Assistance Services ..................................................................................... 38 Program Information ............................................................................... 39 Program and Tuition Fees ..................................................................................................... 39 Total Costs ............................................................................................................................. 39 Automotive Technology Programs ........................................................................................ 40 Collision/Refinishing