Frequently Asked Questions
Am I required to meet with my advisor?
What are the requirements for my associate's degree?
When is payment for tuition due?
Can I repeat a course for additional credit?
Can I repeat a course in order to receive a better grade?
Does NIC accept Advanced Placement and CLEP?
Can I challenge a course?
What is add/drop and withdrawal?
How do I withdraw from a class?
How do I withdraw from all my current classes?
How does a "W" course grade affect my transcript?
What is a prerequisite and a corequisite?
What happens if I just stop attending classes?
What happens if I lose my student ID card?
How do Internet courses work?
Am I required to meet with my advisor?
Yes! The first semester that you attend NIC you must meet with an advisor before registering for classes. This is done at an Orientation, Advising, and Registration Session (OARS). It is highly recommended that you meet with your assigned advisor before registering for classes each semester. This allows you, with the help of your advisor, to review your education objectives and your plans for fulfilling those objectives. One of the best times to meet with your advisor is on Advising Day. Consult the academic calendar for each semester’s Advising Day.
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What are the requirements for my associate degree?
See Degrees Offered for information on A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degrees.
Students should use the program guidelines for the major they have chosen to decide on specific courses to be used to fulfill degree requirements where choices are available.
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When is payment for tuition due?
See the Student Accounts website for specific due dates for each semester. Your enrollment in courses may be cancelled if payment is not received by the due date!
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Can I repeat a course for additional credit?
Yes! Some disciplines that have repeatable courses include Physical Education and Music. Refer to the course descriptions for specific courses and the number of times each course can be repeated. If you use Financial Aid be sure to check with Financial Aid regarding their policies for repeating courses.
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Can I repeat a course in order to receive a better grade?
Students may repeat any course to raise a grade, provided they have not completed a more advanced course for which the first is a prerequisite. While all grades received remain on the record, only the grade received for the most recent enrollment in the course is counted in computing the grade point average.
Note: Repeating a course may affect financial aid funding and may not be permitted if the course has already been used to earn a degree.
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Does NIC accept Advanced Placement and CLEP?
see Advanced Placement see College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
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Can I challenge a course?
see Academic and Registration Information
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What is add/drop and withdrawal?
see Academic and Registration Information
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How do I withdraw from a class?
To withdraw from a class, a student must complete a Course Withdrawal Form and return it to the Registrar's Office. Final withdrawal dates are published on the college calendar.
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How do I withdraw from all my current classes?
To withdraw from all courses, a student must obtain a College Withdrawal Form. The student must then secure the signatures of those persons indicated on the form. Once this is complete the student must return the form to the Registrar's Office. Final withdrawal dates are published on the college calendar.
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How does a “W” course grade affect my transcript?
A “W” (for withdraw) will remain on your transcript; however, it does not affect your G.P.A.
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What is a prerequisite and a corequisite?
A prerequisite in the course description means there is a requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course. This may include, but is not limited to: completion of other courses, acceptance in certain programs, sophomore standing, instructor permission, and prescribed test scores. If the prerequisite is another course, then that course must have been completed with a minimum grade of “C-“ in order to satisfy the pre-enrollment requirement. A corequisite is a course that must be concurrently taken with another course.
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What happens if I just stop attending classes?
If you stop attending classes without dropping or withdrawing by the published withdrawal date, you will receive a grade of 'F,' which will be recorded on your transcript permanently.
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What happens if I lose my student ID card?
If you lose your student ID card, you may get a new one for a $10.00 replacement fee. Replacement cards are available in the Computer Lab, second floor of the Molstead Library.
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How do Internet courses work?
Go to the eLearning website for answers to all of your questions about Internet courses.
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