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Checkpoints to Becoming a WTC Student: 1 Complete your Application for Admission and pay your $10 application fee.1 Have your high school and college transcripts sent immediately to WTC’s Admissions Office.1 Have your SAT or ACT scores sent to WTC’s Admissions Office or take the COMPASS test at WTC.1 Confirm your acceptance to the College by meeting with the WTC Student Development Counselor (Building A, Room 212).1 For financial aid: a Get an email address. All correspondence from the Department of Education (DOE) or the Virtual Financial Aid Office (VFAO) can only be shared via email. a Get a pin number at www.pin.ed.gov; a Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be sure to include WTC’s code 009322; a After you get your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education, go to http://williamsburgtech.vfao.comand complete your registration and interview for virtual financial aid processing. If you do not complete this step after completing the FAFSA, your financial aid cannot be finalized, which will jeopardize your college status. High school transcripts must be on file to complete your financial aid package; a High school students must complete an Eligibility Requirement Waiver form. (Males 18 and over need to provide proof of selective service registration). Dual Enrollment students need not complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (WTC code - 009322) or go to https://williamsburgtech.vfao.com/ and submit an interview. Our College financial aid code (OPEID) for VFAO is 00932200;a If you are a Veteran and wish to apply for Veteran’s Administration (VA) assistance, you need to fill out a VA Intent to Enroll form (available from the Financial Aid office) and provide a copy of your DD214 and Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE). 1 Meet with your advisor to determine your class schedule. (Office hours are posted outside advisors’ office doors.)1 New students with completed paperwork can beat the long lines and register early (see Academic Calendar for early registration dates)(10 a.m.-12 noon and 5-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays). Open registration dates and times are also posted for each semester on the Academic Calendar 1 Take your advisement form to Financial Aid for approval.1 Go to the Business Office (Building A, front lobby) to confirm your payment options (Business Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.). You MUST finish your registration process at the Business Office or your registration is not complete.1 Get your official stamped course schedule at the Business Office and show it to each of your instructors during the first class.1 Check with the WTC Book Bag (bookstore) for availability of required books for your classes.1 Attend classes beginning on the first day of classes as noted on the Academic Calendar.
In accordance with the College’s goal of minimizing barriers to educational opportunity, Williamsburg Technical College has an "open door" policy which welcomes students without regard to color, creed, race, age, sex, national origin or disability. Students must be 16 years of age or older to be considered for admission into a curriculum program and courses offered by the College. Qualified high school students who desire to enroll in college courses concurrent with their high school classes may do so with the approval of their parents and high school principal. Admission to the College does not constitute admission into a program with specified admission requirements. Placement into a program is a different process than admission to the College. The College uses placement screening (testing and advisement) to ensure that students are adequately prepared for college-level work. For students who require additional preparation, specifically, improving their basic skills in English, mathematics and reading, the College offers a comprehensive developmental studies department. During the admission process, the College provides career, personal, financial and academic counseling to applicants to assist them in evaluating their individual potential for success in specific programs. Personalized attention to students is an important characteristic of all phases of academic and campus life at Williamsburg Technical College, and this personal touch is evident throughout all phases of the admission process. Student contact with the administrative staff and faculty is an integral part of the process. Williamsburg Technical College participates in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP).
To be accepted as a student at Williamsburg Technical College, an applicant must follow these guidelines: 1. Pay a $10 nonrefundable application fee. Applications will remain on file one year from the date submitted. 2. Complete an application form and turn it in in the Office of Student Services. 3. Request high school and/or other institutions to forward transcripts of all academic work attempted. 4. Take the COMPASS, an assessment instrument designed to aid counselors and advisors in determining the best course of study for each student; present an SAT score of 977 (verbal - 470; writing - 47; math - 460) or an equivalent ACT score of 19; or have a re-centered SAT score of at least R850 or an equivalent ACT score of 18, or be currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited college or university. 5. Register for classes during registration. 6. Meet the established admission criteria for each curriculum. The student should apprise himself/herself of these criteria. 7. Be accepted into a curriculum by the Director of Admission. Former students of Williamsburg Technical College should contact the Office of Admissions to determine what steps must be taken to reactivate their records. All students must update their admission data anytime there is a change in information. Students who are not enrolled for one semester or more must verify admission data before enrolling. New applications will be completed when appropriate.
Students are classified according to the following applicable terms:
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An applicant who has never attended a college or university must request that his/her high school forward an official transcript to the Office of Admissions at Williamsburg Technical College. Proof of satisfactory completion of the GED (General Educational Development program) is required for applicants having a high school equivalency certificate. All documents submitted to the College become the permanent property of the College. Applicants to associate degree programs must be high school graduates or possess a high school equivalency certificate (GED).* Applicants to the cosmetology diploma program must present proof of at least 10th grade completion before being accepted. All curriculum students are required to take the College’s assessment for placement. The College uses the COMPASS (Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) as its assessment. The main emphasis of the Williamsburg Technical College placement assessment focuses on appropriately placing students in entry-level classes in order to promote student success and retention. Students whose assessment scores do not meet program requirements will be required to satisfactorily complete the respective Developmental Studies course(s) before enrolling in related courses in their programs of study. Exceptions may be granted if one of the following criteria is met: 1. The applicant has earned an associate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited institution; has an SAT score of 977 (verbal - 470; writing - 47; math - 460) or an equivalent ACT score of 19; or have a re-centered SAT score of at least R850 or an equivalent ACT score of 18. 2. The applicant has earned a grade of "C" or better in an appropriate freshman math and English course from a regionally-accredited institution. 3. The applicant has taken the Williamsburg Technical College assessment within the past two years and has appropriate program entry scores.
Students who intend to transfer credits from Williamsburg Technical College to other colleges or universities should have, in advance, the written approval of their academic advisors or deans from the receiving institution before registering for any course intended to be transferred. Students are responsible for requesting transcripts to be sent to other colleges or universities. Students who are transferring credits from another college or university to Williamsburg Technical College will be admitted with advanced standing, subject to the acceptance of transfer credits from other institutions. Credit may also be received for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or through the Williamsburg County School District articulation agreement, or for experiential learning. Students should request an official transcript from all colleges and universities previously attended. All documents submitted to the College become the permanent property of the College.
An applicant who does not intend to enter a curriculum program may enter as an "undeclared major" student and take up to, but no more than, 15 semester hours in selected courses. Undeclared major students who plan to take transfer courses must meet all criteria before registering for these courses. It is generally recommended that undeclared major students take no more than seven semester hours in any given semester. It is required that all prerequisites be met and that the student declare a major upon completion of 15 semester hours. An undeclared major student is often one who enrolls in a specific course to improve job performance or to acquire a necessary background to support a career change. Tuition for this category of career development student is often paid by his or her employer. Career development students are not eligible for financial aid.
Legal residents of South Carolina who are at least 60 years of age may enroll on a space-available basis without paying tuition, provided that the students are not employed full-time. Such persons enrolling for credit must meet all admission criteria.
An audit student is expected to attend classes regularly, but may choose not to take the examination and will not receive college credit. Each student must declare status upon registering for an audit course. Change of status is permitted within the scheduled add/drop period. A grade of "AU" will be awarded for all classes audited. To earn credit for an audited course, the student must meet all admission criteria and repeat the course or take an exemption exam.
If a student is dismissed from the College for academic, improper conduct or other adverse reasons, readmission is subject to review in accordance with the Student Code. 1. Students who have attended the College previously and withdrawn in good standing, have graduated, or are changing programs must file a readmission application. 2. Readmittance of students who have been dismissed for any reason or who have withdrawn without authority will be at the discretion of the Dean of Student Services. 3. Students who interrupt their education at Williamsburg Technical College for more than two terms and return must reapply and will reenter under the catalog in effect at the time of reentry. Transcripts will be evaluated to determine applicable credits. 4. Placement testing is required for readmission if previous test results are over two years old and English and math credits have not been earned.
A student is only considered a readmit if he/she sits out of college more than one semester. A student does not have to readmit after skipping only one semester if the student is not changing majors, on academic probation or suspension, or on financial aid probation or suspension. A student must be readmitted after skipping one semester or more if he/she has graduated or is a continuing education student.
New Student Orientation Seminars The Admission and Recruitment offices conduct orientation seminars for new students. Students are strongly urged to participate. Many questions about the College, its programs and its services can be answered during these seminars, and students have an opportunity to meet key personnel at the College who may be of help to them during their college career.
The College publishes registration dates in an academic calendar, in semester course schedules, and on the Website. Williamsburg Technical College operates on the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters structured to fit the time needed for selected courses. Each student should contact his or her advisor for appropriate course selection prior to each registration.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Student Policy Williamsburg Technical College is committed to the achievement of maximum human potential. In keeping with this, the College fully supports and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The College endeavors to provide students, employees, and the community any opportunity for success with as few deterrents as possible. The College also strives to create a welcoming environment and will work in good faith to meet the needs of all populations. The following procedures are in place at the College to assist anyone with needs for accommodations and/or with general concerns covered by the ADA. An appointment with the Director of Admissions or the Dean of Student Services, located in the Department of Student Services, is strongly recommended for students with disabilities. Adherence to the following procedures insures the best possible service the institution can provide.
1. Students are responsible for providing the appropriate documentation of their disabilities to the Director of Admissions or Dean of Student Services. 2. Students should schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS placement test so that classes at the appropriate level may be assigned. If accommodations need to be made for the placement test, students should notify the Student Development Counselor at least one week prior to the testing date. Documentation should be brought to this meeting, if it has not been submitted previously. Documentation must be on file and the necessary paperwork completed before accommodations can be made. 3. New applicants should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Student Development Counselor to obtain this information. Upon enrolling in courses, each instructor will be notified and be required to sign an Accommodations Compliance form.
1. Students should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Director of Admissions to obtain this information. 2. Students should schedule an appointment with the Director of Admissions or Dean of Student Services each semester to complete an Accommodation Request form before Accommodations Compliance forms are forwarded to instructors.
You have the right to ask the College: 1. The name(s) of its accrediting or licensing organization(s). 2. About its programs; its instructional, laboratory and other physical facilities; and its faculty. 3. The cost of attending and the College’s policy on refunds to students who drop out. 4. What financial assistance is available, including information on all federal, state, local, private and institutional financial aid programs. 5. What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting applications for each available financial aid program. 6. What criteria it uses to select financial aid recipients. 7. How it determines your financial need. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, and personal miscellaneous expenses are considered in your cost of education. It also includes how resources (such as parental contribution, other financial aid, assets, etc.) are considered in calculating your need. 8. How much of your financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met. 9. How and when financial aid will be disbursed. 10. To explain each type and amount of assistance in your financial aid package. 11. If you are offered a Federal Work-Study job, what kind of job it is, what hours you must work, what your duties will be, what the rate of pay will be, and how and when you will be paid. 12.To reconsider your aid package if you believe a mistake has been made, or if your enrollment or financial circumstances have changed. 13. How the institution determines if you are making satisfactory progress, and what happens if you are not. 14. What special facilities and services are available to students with disabilities.
It is your responsibility to observe the following criteria and guidelines as established by the administrative staff and the Area Commission of Williamsburg Technical College: 1. Review and consider all information about the College’s programs before you enroll. 2. Pay special attention to your application for student financial aid, complete it accurately and submit it on time to the right place. Errors can delay or prevent your receiving aid. 3. Meet all deadlines for applying or reapplying for aid. 4. Provide all additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information requested by either the financial aid office or by the agency to which you submitted your application. 5. Read, understand and keep copies of all forms you are asked to sign. 6. Comply with the provisions of any promissory note and all other agreements you sign. 7. Notify the school of any change in your name, address or attendance status (half-time, three-quarter time, or full-time). If you have a loan you must also notify your lender of these changes. 8. Satisfactorily perform the work agreed upon in a Federal Work-Study job. 9. Understand your institution’s refund policy.
The Records Office in Student Services makes an official change to the name or address on a student's records only through a student's written request to the Records Office. Address accuracy is essential for a student to receive information from the College. This office also handles requests for residency changes for tuition purposes. Email addresses are also necessary for many types of correspondence and for all financial aid applications.
The campus bookstore is operated by the Business Office. The bookstore provides textbooks, workbooks, and supplies to the student. Hours of operation are posted. Refunds or exchanges are only allowed in the following two cases: 1. The course has been cancelled by the College, or 2. The student drops the course during drop/add week and brings a copy of the signed drop/add form. Students should not write in textbooks and should keep their receipts. All books returned for refund or exchange must be in mint condition and be accompanied by a receipt. All other sales are final.
Williamsburg Technical College provides bulletin boards for the posting of the following: 1. Posters required by applicable laws and regulations. 2. Approved notices concerning Williamsburg Technical College’s programs and other matters of student/employee interest. Only approved items may be posted on the College’s bulletin boards. Approval to post items to a bulletin board or other area of campus may be made by the Director of Development and Public Relations. Items which have not received approval will be removed. All appeals concerning items not approved for posting are to be made to the President of Williamsburg Technical College.
In the event of hazardous or inclement weather or other emergencies, the President of Williamsburg Technical College will announce whether classes will be cancelled, delayed or shortened. The decision will be made available to area radio and TV stations. There will also be a recorded message available by calling (843) 355-4110 and delays or closings will be posted on the College's website (www.wiltech.edu) if conditions allow. Students enrolled in evening classes should listen for information regarding their classes which may be conducted even though day classes may be interrupted for some reason. By the same token, students in daytime classes may have classes even though evening classes may be interrupted. The following radio stations will be notified of class cancellations and campus closings: WEGL (92.9 FM), WHLZ (100.5 FM), WMXT (102.1 FM), and WWFN (100 FM). The following TV stations will also be notified: WBTW, WPDE, WIS, WCBD, WCSC, WXLT, and SCETV.
Counseling is available in Student Services. The primary objective of counseling is to assist in the development of the total person, including social and personal growth. This counseling is available during the admission process and throughout the student’s stay at the college. Evening hours as well as day hours are available to students who wish to utilize the counseling services. Appointments with counselors are not necessary but may be made for the student’s convenience.
Job placement assistance is available for graduates, employers and students. The purpose of the job placement service is to facilitate the employment of graduates into jobs that match their career goals. To receive placement services, a student should complete a placement application in the Career Planning and Placement Center (CPPC) in the Student Services division of the College. Students should register with the CPPC one semester prior to graduation. Job listings are posted on a designated bulletin board in the Administration Building (building A). A counselor is available during regular college hours and additional hours are available by appointment. A variety of resources are available for student use. Workshops are held periodically to provide training in the areas of job search strategy, resume composition, interviewing skills and job attitude development. There is no charge for the services provided.
Special Programs The Upward Bound program targets students in grades 9-12 from the Williamsburg County School District. The program's focus is to provide support to participants in preparation for college entrance. These participants are given the opportunity to succeed in their pre-college performance and their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families in which neither parent holds a Bachelor's degree. Two-thirds of the students must have a 2.5 GPA or below during a given school year. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions. The program provides academic instruction in laboratory science, mathematics, composition, literature and foreign languages. Tutoring, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work-study programs are also supported.
The Educational Talent Search program (ETS) identifies disadvantaged young people who have the potential for postsecondary education. Through the program, such students are encouraged to continue and graduate from secondary schools and to enroll in programs of postsecondary education. High school dropouts are encouraged to return to school. Participants must have completed the fifth grade. Two-thirds of the participants must be considered low-income and must also be prospective first-generation college students. Working in close cooperation with junior high school and high school guidance counselors and with sixth through 12th grade teachers, ETS staff helps students with the academic and financial planning necessary for successfully pursuing education beyond high school.
Student Support Services (SSS) is one of three TRIO programs at Williamsburg Technical College. After receiving funding notification from the United States Department of Education in July 2001, the current SSS program began operating in September 2001. This grant was funded for approximately $800,000 for a four-year grant cycle. SSS is a federally-funded program that is authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Sec. 402D [20 USC 1070a-14]. Funding is based on the submission of a grant proposal every four years. SSS operates under the supervision of the Dean of Student Services and is located in Room 120 of Building B. The purpose of SSS is to increase the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of its program participants from two- to four-year colleges, and to foster a climate that is supportive of the success of low-income and first generation college students and individuals with disabilities. SSS offers its participants: - academic counseling - personal counseling - academic advising - tutoring services (English, math, science, computer skills, research techniques, study skills, accounting, and Spanish.) - career exploration (SCOIS, Myers-Briggs Kuder) - cultural enrichment activities (visits to educational and historical sites) - visits to in-state and out-of state four-year colleges and universities - loan programs for laptops, books, and calculators (TI-83 adaptors) Students may participate in SSS if: - they represent the first generation to pursue a four-year degree - they are from a family with a gross income falling within a certain level as prescribed by the Department of Education - they have a physical or academic disability - they have an academic need for tutoring in subjects for which they are underprepared.
Student Government Association The Williamsburg Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) is the official organization for coordinating student activities on campus. The president of the SGA serves as the student representative to the College. The association is composed of all students enrolled in diploma, degree, career development, and certificate programs at WTC. Its function is to ensure that open communications are maintained between students and the administration. Executive officers, program representatives, and alternates are elected to the SGA council. Students are encouraged to participate in the elections and activities of the Student Government Association. Throughout the year, the Student Government Association sponsors programs of general interest and encourages student participation in them.
Students desiring to form clubs or organizations on campus may follow these steps: 1. Obtain a minimum of 10 prospective members. 2. Obtain a faculty or staff advisor. 3. Submit a request to organize, signed by the members, and the agreement of the faculty/staff advisor to the Dean of Student Services. 4. Receive written approval of the request from the SGA executive council and the College administration. After approval of the organization, a constitution and membership list must be submitted within three weeks. According to policies of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, organizations whose objectives are strictly social in nature cannot be approved. All student activities must be approved by the Student Services division. This approval is necessary before an organization may put an item on the master calendar, reserve facilities for a meeting, or have an announcement placed on the bulletin board. All student fundraising projects must be first approved by the Dean of Student Services. Complete plans, including planned use of money, should be submitted in writing to the Dean of Student Services. On-campus fundraising projects will not be approved unless they are for the purpose of raising money for necessary club expenses or for a project benefiting students. Off-campus fundraising projects must be also approved by the Director of Development and Public Relations to ensure that Foundation fundraising efforts are not jeopardized by other endeavors. A list of all businesses to be solicited, the amounts to be requested and the purpose for which the money will be used must be submitted to the Director of Development and Public Relations before any solicitation can occur. Invitation to special speakers, entertainers, etc., must be approved by the Dean of Student Services prior to issuing an invitation to such groups or persons. The use of campus facilities by students must be cleared with the Student Services division. Only clubs and organizations chartered by the Student Government Association and approved by the Dean of Student Services and the President will be permitted to function on campus. All organizations and clubs must have a faculty advisor approved by the Dean of Student Services.
Williamsburg Technical College policy prohibits an institutional athletic program. The College does not have an organized intramural program. If the need for an organized intramural program appears warranted, the matter will be brought to the College Area Commission board. If approved, the College President will notify the President of the State Technical College System and comply with the policy set by the State Board.
A representative of an approved company will come to the campus regularly to size and order rings. Dates will be announced on the bulletin boards and all inquiries should be directed to the Student Services division. The cost and payment of rings is the responsibility of the student. A minimum deposit is required before the ring is ordered. A student must have completed 75 percent of the requirements for graduation with 2.0 GPR to be eligible for a ring.
Campus emergencies of a general nature will be announced by the administration. Students are expected to follow instructions from the faculty or administration. Medical emergencies should be reported immediately to the closest faculty or staff member. Only minor injuries should be treated. In case of serious illness or injury, call the Student Services division or the administrator on duty and request that an ambulance be called. Attempts will be made to notify the student’s physician and family. Insurance claims for injuries will be processed through the Student Services division. Fire drills are held periodically without advance notice. When the fire alarm is sounded, all persons should leave the building at once through the nearest exit, move approximately 100 feet from the building, and await further directions.
Food and beverages are available in vending machines located in the student lounge. The Williamsburg Regional Hospital has an agreement with the College to offer discounted hot meals to students, faculty and staff with a College identification card.
Williamsburg Technical College is a commuter institution; therefore, infirmary facilities are not provided. Basic first aid for minor injuries is available, and first aid kits are located in various departments of the College. Major illness or injury will be treated by health professionals. The campus is located adjacent to Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Each student is covered by accident insurance at no additional cost. This group insurance covers the student while on campus and during college-sponsored group travel. Injuries must be reported to the Dean of Student Services within 48 hours from the time of the accident. Insurance claim forms are available in the Student Services division.
WTC does not provide housing. However, there are a number of real estate and rental agencies available to assist students.
Identification (ID) cards are made when a student is first enrolled, and the cards are validated every semester. Students will need identification on campus at all times. A fee of $5 will be charged to replace a lost or stolen ID card. Payment must be made to the Business Office and receipt must be presented at the Library to get replacement ID card.
The library offers a variety of services to students. Books, audio and videotapes, and computers may be used in the facilities provided. There is an area for reading, studying and browsing. Newspapers and magazines are available and study tables are provided for patrons wishing to study. The library staff also provides assistance in research and resource searching. Identification is required to check out materials.
Articles found on the campus should be turned in to the Student Services division. Articles may be claimed with appropriate identification.
Parking and Vehicle Regulations All privately owned or operated vehicles driven on campus by students must be registered prior to the close of registration of the first semester in which they are enrolled. Vehicle registration for students is coordinated by the Student Services division and is accomplished by completing a registration card and receiving a vehicle registration decal. There is no charge for the decal. The decal must be displayed on the left rear window and is valid for the date specified on the sticker. The Business Office coordinates registration of faculty and staff vehicles. Persons who drive an unregistered vehicle to the campus because of unusual circumstances may obtain a special parking permit from the Student Services division. This permit must be displayed in the left front window. The person registering the vehicle is responsible for all violations assessed against that vehicle. Students must notify the Student Services division of any changes in ownership of the vehicle, license number, address of the owner, etc. Traffic and parking regulations are to be obeyed at all times. The speed limit on campus is 15 mph. Drivers must not operate their vehicles in a reckless manner. Pedestrians have right-of-way on campus, but they should exercise caution and courtesies so as not to impede the orderly flow of traffic. Violators will be ticketed. All vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces and areas. Vehicles must be parked so that the entire vehicle is within the lines designating a parking space. Student parking spaces are indicated with white lines in the rear parking lot east of the brick signs. Faculty/staff parking spaces are indicated with yellow lines in the rear parking lot to the west of the brick signs. Some spaces/lots are restricted, as marked, for use by faculty/staff and the handicapped. No parking is permitted on any access road. The parking area in front of the administration building is reserved for official visitors, assigned vehicles, and emergency vehicles. The College has parking spaces designated for handicapped faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The spaces are reserved exclusively for handicapped use, and any unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed. Unmarked vehicles transporting persons with special needs should apply to the Student Services division for special parking permits. The Dean of Student Services will assign parking space for handicapped and special needs students as necessary. Persons violating traffic regulations will be assessed a fine. Persons who feel that their citations for violation of a traffic regulation are unwarranted should confer with the Chief Business Officer. This action must be taken within five class days after receipt of the citation. Fines are paid to the Business Office, and violations must be cleared within five class days after the receipt of a citation or an additional penalty will be assessed. All fines are considered debts to the College and must be paid in full before grades or requests for transcripts will be released, or before awarding diplomas/certificates/degrees. Registration cannot be completed without removing all indebtedness to the College. Parking regulations for visitor and handicapped spaces will be enforced continually. Parking for the faculty/staff/student area will be enforced until 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 p.m. persons may park in other spaces, except handicapped, within that area.
Protective Equipment and Clothing Students in certain programs will be required to wear appropriate uniforms. Safety glasses and other equipment will be required in certain technical and industrial programs to protect the student. Purchase of these items is the responsibility of the student.
Staff of the Student Services division will provide student referrals to other agencies as deemed necessary. The College maintains a working relationship with area human services agencies which permits the students to receive prompt and accurate information. For more information about the scope of services of other area agencies, see a member Student Services staff or a counselor.
Release of Academic and Personal Records Williamsburg Technical College considers the following to be "Directory Information" and will give this information to inquirers unless notification, in writing, is given to the Dean of Student Services before the end of the add/drop period of the semester in which the student is enrolled. "Directory Information" is: name, mailing address, curriculum in which enrolled, full-time or part-time student, periods of enrollment at Williamsburg Technical College, graduate of any program and/or honors and hometown, for honor recognition. Williamsburg Technical College, in the execution of its responsibilities to students, must maintain accurate and confidential student records. The College recognizes the rights of students to have access to their academic and personal records in accordance with current College policy and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment). Policy regarding the release of and access to student information will be made available annually to students, faculty and staff. This information will be available on request and will specify the procedures for release of student information, student access to records, a description of all student records being maintained by the College, and the procedures for students to initiate a hearing to challenge accuracy of educational records. Transcripts and other information are released only with written permission of the student. If information other than the transcript is released from the student’s official record (student records), this release is noted on a cumulative basis.
All students are expected to cooperate in keeping the campus clean and are expected to make use of trash containers. Food, soft drinks and smoking are prohibited in classrooms and in certain other College areas such as the auditorium and the library. Students entrusted with College property who negligently damage, lose, destroy, sell, or dispose of it will be subject to the code for student discipline.
Recognizing that Williamsburg Technical College is legally responsible for promoting the efficiency of public services performed through the College, the following rules are promulgated to uphold that legal responsibility: 1. Solicitation or distribution is prohibited by persons in areas not deemed public by the institution. 2. Solicitation or distribution by College employees and students for any purpose other than official College business is prohibited. 3. Any person desiring to solicit for any purpose or distribute any material must submit a request to the President stating the purpose and method of solicitation or distribution. The President will either deny or approve the request, based on established local guidelines for solicitation and distribution. If approved, the requesting party will be given the areas and manner in which he may conduct the solicitation or distribution. Failure to follow these directives will immediately revoke the approval.
Telephones for student use are available in the student canteen. All telephones in campus offices are considered business telephones and are not available for personal calls. Students should notify their friends and families that they may not receive phone calls except in the case of an emergency. Emergencies are considered circumstances or conditions in which property or human life is in jeopardy. Cell phones shall be turned off in classrooms, the library, and computer labs.
Vocational Education Articulation In mutual recognition of the value of training offered at each institution, Williamsburg Technical College and the Williamsburg County School District have established an articulation agreement. The agreement establishes those parameters which are necessary for the coordination of educational programs and which will facilitate the orderly progression of students from one to the other without unnecessary duplication of course content. Williamsburg Technical College will award appropriate semester-hour credit for articulated occupational program course work satisfactorily completed in the Williamsburg County School District. Williamsburg Technical College will make every attempt to place advanced students into the appropriate level of instruction.
High School Dual Enrollment Opportunities Williamsburg Technical College provides academic courses on-site at high schools and also on the WTC campus for selected juniors and seniors. Each student must be approved by the high school principal to be eligible to take college courses. This program has been developed to provide students the opportunity to begin their college education, while still in high school. The student may be eligible to receive both college and high school credit for each course satisfactorily completed. In addition, high schools set the schedule which best suits the needs of their students. Each 3-credit-hour course must be taught for a total of 45 instructional hours plus an exam. Students have the same privileges as any regular student on our campus. Each student will complete an application for admission to Williamsburg Technical College and be accepted as a General College Studies major. All high school students are required to pay tuition and fees. Any student under the age of 18 is required to have his high school principal’s approval and parental consent before enrolling in the College. Disclaimer: It is understood that Williamsburg Technical College does not guarantee the transfer of courses to any other school, college or university, except where articulation agreements have been developed. Furman University will not accept college courses taught on a high school campus. If a student is planning to attend a public or private college in South Carolina or a college outside of South Carolina, please contact that institution regarding transfer courses.
Practical Nursing Program Information
Placement into the practical nursing program is a different process than admission to the College since this is a limited access program which accepts applicants through a first-qualified, first accepted process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and seek additional information by contacting the admissions office. Admission to the practical nursing program is a responsibility of the director of admission at the College. Acceptance to the practical nursing program is a two-part process based on a first-qualified, first admitted basis. Requirements for preliminary acceptance to the program are as follows: Part One: Pre-Nursing Students 1. Meet admission criteria to Williamsburg Technical College. 2. Have minimum placement test score from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT, or COMPASS (college placement test). If minimum placement tests scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required. 3. Score a composite of 80% or higher on the NLN pre-admission examination for PN programs (PAX-PN). The examination fee is the student’s responsibility. Go to www.wiltech.edu for PAX dates and times. A student may take this examination up to three times. If two or more students have identical PAX-PN composite scores, then the students with the highest science score will be offered admission. A student will not be able to take the PAX until successful completion is realized of any developmental courses as indicated in number 2 above. 4. Be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance. 5. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering nursing courses. BIO 210 and BIO 211 must be completed within five years of entering the first nursing course. 6. Once the above criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the admissions office with a projected future practical nursing program start date. To reserve a seat, a $50 non-refundable deposit must be paid which will be applied toward the practical nursing program tuition and fees. Part Two: Practical Nursing Program Matriculation 1. Attend a mandatory orientation. 2. Submit a physical examination form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program. 3. Submit copy of current CPR certificate of completion (healthcare providers, infant, child and adult or professional rescuer). 4. Submit criminal background check application. Participating health care facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the practical nursing program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients, other students, staff members, themselves, or the public (see practical nursing program student handbook).
Academic Progression in the Nursing Program In order to progress in the nursing program, the student must: 1. earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses; 2. receive satisfactory ratings in clinical evaluations; 3. submit evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): American Heart Association: Professional Rescuer or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider; 4. be covered by professional liability insurance (included in tuition/fees); 5. submit a completed Physical Examination form at program matriculation, including documentation of required immunizations; 6. meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook. A student earning less than a "C" in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a "C" in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with eligibility of admission after a five-year period.
Transfer from Another Practical Nursing Program 1. Meet all admission criteria to the practical nursing program. 2. Submit a letter from the previous school stating good standing and eligible for continuation/readmission. 3. Provide the department head with each nursing course syllabus, including objectives and clinical evaluation tool. Courses that are granted transfer credit must meet objectives of comparable WTC practical nursing courses. 4. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution. 5. The last two semesters of nursing clinical courses must be completed at WTC with grades of C or better. 6. The department of nursing admissions committee will review individual requests for transfer credit and will make recommendation for official action to the registrar. Admission by transfer is on a space available basis.
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