Wilkes Community College is an equal opportunity institution, in compliance and agreement with the provisions set forth in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.
For information concerning WCC programs and gainful employment, please check the following link on our web page
www.wilkescc.edu/gainfulemploymentinfo.Catalog 2015-2016
Volume XXXIIII
1328 South Collegiate Drive
P.O. Box 120
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697-0120
Telephone (336) 838-6100
Toll Free 1-(866)-222-1548
Fax number (336) 838-6277
Admissions Office (336) 838-6135
Admissions Office Fax (336) 903-3210
Website: www.wilkescc.edu4 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016
Programs of Study....................................................................... 5-8
College Calendar....................................................................... 9-14
Accreditations............................................................................. 15
History....................................................................................... 16
Mission Statement....................................................................... 17
Performance Measures................................................................ 17
Admissions................................................................................. 18-29
Tuition and Other Costs............................................................... 30-31
Academic Regulations................................................................. 32-35
Catalog of Record....................................................................... 36
College Honors........................................................................... 37
Student Rights, Responsibilities and College Policies........................ 38-42
Office of Instruction..................................................................... 43
Instructional Support Services....................................................... 44-47
Work-Based Learning................................................................... 46
Distance Learning........................................................................ 44
Learning Resources Center........................................................... 44
Student Success Center................................................................ 45
Student Services.......................................................................... 48-52
Student Financial Aid.................................................................. 53-57
Scholarships............................................................................... 54
Student Center............................................................................ 58-60
Office of Administrative Services................................................... 61
Campus Security Office............................................................... 62
Office of Information Technology................................................... 63
Office of Development................................................................. 63
Office of Marketing..................................................................... 63
College Readiness (Developmental Studies/Basic Skills)................... 64
Writing Across the Curriculum...................................................... 65
Alleghany Center of Wilkes Community College............................. 65
Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College.................................. 66
John A. Walker Community Center, Inc.......................................... 66
Wilkes Community College Gardens............................................. 66
Curriculum Programs................................................................... 67
Online/Evening Programs............................................................ 67
General Education...................................................................... 68
Humanities/Fine Arts and Social Sciences Courses......................... 69-71
AA, AS and General Ed Requirements........................................... 72-76
Programs and Course Requirements.............................................. 77-159
Workforce Development and Community Services........................... 160-165
Course Descriptions..................................................................... 166-210
Board of Trustees........................................................................ 211
WCC Personnel.......................................................................... 212-217
Index......................................................................................... 218-219
Wilkes Campus Map................................................................... 220
Location Map............................................................................. 221
All information is subject to change without notice.
Contents
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Programs of Study
Program Program Number Page
Associate in Arts (A.A.) A10100 72
Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) A10300 74
Associate in Science (A.S.) A10400 75
Accounting (A.A.S.) A25100 77
Accounting (Diploma) D25100 78
Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100AC 78
Computerized Accounting Clerk (Certificate) C25100CA 78
Accounting Customer Service Clerk (Certificate) C25100CS 78
Advertising and Graphic Design (A.A.S.) A30100 79
Advertising and Graphic Design (Diploma) D30100 80
Graphic Design (Certificate) C30100GD 80
Photography (Certificate) C30100PH 80
Web Design (Certificate) C30100WD 80
Applied Animal Science Technology (A.A.S.) A15280 81
Applied Animal Science Technology (Diploma) D15280 82
Agricultural Mechanization (Certificate) C15280AM 82
Animal Production (Certificate) C15280AP 82
Beef Production (Certificate) C15280BP 82
Poultry Production (Certificate) C15280PP 82
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.) A40130 84
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Advanced Automation Technology A40130AA 85
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in CNC Machining Engineering Technology A40130CN 86
CNC Machining Technology (Diploma) D40130CN 87
Level I CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130BC 87
Level II CNC Machining (Certificate) C40130AC 87
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Computer Engineering Technology A40130CE 88
Computer Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130CE 89
Computer Repair Technician (Certificate) C40130CR 89
Home Automation (Certificate) C40130HA 89
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Electronics Engineering Technology A40130EE 90
Electronics Engineering Technology (Diploma) D40130EE 91
Level I Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130EI 91
Level II Electronics Technology (Certificate) C40130E2 91
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology A40130IS 92
Industrial Systems Technology (Diploma) D40130IS 93
Equipment Maintenance (Certificate) C40130EM 93
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (Certificate) C40130HV 93
Industrial Electronic Systems (Certificate) C40130IA 93
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Programs of Study
Program Program Number Page
Applied Engineering Technology -
Specialty in Industrial Systems Technology (Continued)
Industrial Electrical Systems (Certificate) C40130IB 93
Machine Shop (Certificate) C40130MS 94
PLC Control Systems (Certificate) C40130PL 94
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Machining and Maintenance Technology A40130MM 95
Machining and Maintenance Technology (Diploma) D40130MM 96
Machining and Maintenance Technology (Certificate) C40130MM 96
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in 3D Design Technology A40130DD 97
3D Design Technology (Diploma) D40130DD 98
3D Design Technology (Certificate) C40130DD 98
Applied Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology A40130RM 99
Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Diploma) D40130RM 100
Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Technology (Certificate) C40130RM 100
Architectural Technology (A.A.S.) A40100 102
Architectural Technology (Diploma) D40100 103
Landscape Architecture (Diploma) D40100LA 103
CAD Techniques (Certificate) C40100CT 103
Landscape Architecture (Certificate) C40100LA 103
Associate Degree Nursing (A.A.S.) A45110 104
Automotive Systems Technology (A.A.S.) A60160 106
Automotive Systems Technology (Diploma) D60160 107
Basic Transportation (Certificate) C60160BT 107
Drivetrain (Certificate) C60160DC 107
Electrical Electronics (Certificate) C60160EC 107
Engine Performance (Certificate) C60160EP 107
Suspension Systems (Certificate) C60160SC 107
Transportation Climate Control (Certificate) C60160CC 108
Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.) A55130 109
Baking and Pastry Arts (Diploma) D55130 110
Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate) C55120 112
Building Construction Technology (A.A.S.) A35140 114
Building Construction Technology (Diploma) D35140 115
Carpentry (Certificate) C35140CA 115
Construction Management (Certificate) C35140CM 115
Construction Mechanical Trades (Certificate) C35140MT 115
Sustainable Technology (Certificate) C35140ST 115
Business Administration (A.A.S.) A25120 117
Business Administration (Diploma) D25120 118
Business Information Systems (Certificate) C25120BI 118
Customer Relations Management (Certificate) C25120CR 118
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Program Program Number Page
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (A.A.S.) A60130 120
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Diploma) D60130 121
Painting and Refinishing (Certificate) C60130A 121
Non-Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130B 121
Structural Damage (Certificate) C60130C 121
Body Shop Operations (Certificate) C60130D 121
Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Game Development A25500G 123
Game Content Creation (Diploma) D25500GC 124
Game Programming (Diploma) D25500GP 124
Game Design (Certificate) C25500G 125
3D Animation (Certificate) C25500GA 125
3D Modeling (Certificate) C25500GM 125
Game Programming (Certificate) C25500GP 125
VR Environments (Certificate) C25500VR 126
Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Networking Technology A25500N 127
Networking Technology (Diploma) D25500N 128
Networking Technology (Certificate) C25500N 128
Networking Security (Certificate) C25500S 128
Cyber Crime (Certificate) C25500CC 128
Computer Technology Integration (A.A.S.)
Specialty in Programming A25500P 129
Programming (Diploma) D25500P 130
Computer Technology Integration (Certificate) C25500C 130
Web Programming (Certificate) C25500WP 130
Criminal Justice Technology (A.A.S.) A55180 132
Criminal Justice Technology (Diploma) D55180 133
Corrections (Certificate) C55180 133
Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) A55150 134
Culinary Arts (Diploma) D55150 135
Line Cook (Certificate) C55150C 135
Dental Assisting (Diploma) D45240 136
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A.A.S.) A60460 138
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Diploma) D60460 139
Engine Systems (Certificate) C60460ES 139
Vehicle Maintenance (Certificate) C60460VM 139
Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) A55220 140
Early Childhood (Diploma) D55220 141
Early Childhood (Certificate) C55220 141
Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) C55290 142
Programs of Study
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Programs of Study
Program Program Number Page
Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S.) A45340 143
Horticulture Technology (A.A.S.) A15240 145
Horticulture Technology (Diploma) D15240 146
Basic Horticulture (Certificate) C15240BC 146
Garden Center Management (Certificate) C15240GM 146
Landscape Techniques (Certificate) C15240LT 146
Plant Production Technology (Certificate) C15240PP 146
Human Services Technology (A.A.S.) A45380 148
Human Services Technology (Diploma) D45380 149
Human Services Technology (Certificate) C45380 149
Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) A45400 150
Medical Assisting (Diploma) D45400 151
Office Administration (A.A.S.) A25370 152
Office Administration (Diploma) D25370 153
Call Center Collection Agent (Certificate) C25370CC 153
Computer Operator (Certificate) C25370CO 153
Financial Records Clerk (Certificate) C25370FC 153
Receptionist (Certificate) C25370R 153
Word Processing Clerk (Certificate) C25370WP 154
Radiography (A.A.S.) A45700 155
Respiratory Therapy (A.A.S.) A45720 157
Welding Technology (Diploma) D50420 159
MIG Welding (Certificate) C50420MW 159
TIG Welding (Certificate) C50420TW 159
Stick Welding (Certificate) C50420SW 159
WCC offers the following programs of study through collaborative agreements with the schools indicated.
For program requirements and admission information, contact the Office of Student Services.
Interpreter Education (A.A.S.) - A55300 Blue Ridge Community College
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COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016
Fall Semester 2015
June 15-June 19 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
June 15-July 31 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
July 7-July 24 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester
July 20-July 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester.
August 6-August 18 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
August 17, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester
August 18, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester
August 18, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund
August 20, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester
August 20-August 24 Drop/Add Period
August 20-October 15 First Session Fall Semester
August 31, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund
(After this date no refund is given)
September 7, Monday Labor Day Holiday
September 8, Tuesday Classes Resume
October 16-December 17 Second Session Fall Semester
October 19-October 20 Fall Break
October 21, Wednesday Classes Resume
October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester
November 2, Monday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for
Spring Semester
November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester
November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester
November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
November 25-November 27 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30, Monday Classes Resume
December 10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
December 17, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester
*Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration.
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Spring Semester 2016
October 21-October 30 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester
November 2-November 6 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for
Spring Semester
November 9-November 13 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester
November 9-November 13 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester.
November 9-December 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
December10-January 5 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
January 5, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester
January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund
January 6, Wednesday First Day of Classes Spring Semester
January 6-January 8 Drop/Add Period
January 6-March 2 First Session Spring Semester
January 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund
(After this date no refund is given)
January 18, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 19, Tuesday Classes Resume
March 3-May 11 Second Session Spring Semester
March 7-March 9 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days **
March 10, Thursday Classes Resume
March 21-March 24 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term
and Fall Semester
March 24, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
March 25-March 30 Easter Holiday
March 31, Thursday Classes Resume
March 31-April 1 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term
and Fall Semester
April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for
Summer Term
April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term
April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1,
Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term;
Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Summer Term
April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Fall Semester
April 27-May 1 MerleFest - No Classes
May 2, Monday Classes Resume
May 11, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester
May 13, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation
**Designates built-in make-up days. March 7 – First make-up day.
COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016
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Summer Term 2016
April 4-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students for
Summer Term
April 6-April 8 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term
April 6-April 8 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term; Online
Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Summer Term
April 11-April 15 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Fall Semester
June 2, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term
June 2, Thursday Last Day to Drop to Receive 100% refund for Summer Term
June 6, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term
June 6, Monday Drop/Add Period
June 6-July 1 First Session Summer Term
June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
June 20 - Late Registration August 2016 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
June 22, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a First Session Class
July 4-July 8 Summer Break
July 11, Monday Classes Resume
July 11-August 5 Second Session Summer Term
July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester
July 15, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class
July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
July 27, Wednesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Second Session Class
August 5, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term
*Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration.
COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2015-2016
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COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017
Fall Semester 2016
June 20-June 24 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
June 20-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
July 12-July 29 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester
July 25-July 29 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
August 9-August 16 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
August 15, Monday (9 am - 4 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester
August 16, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Fall Semester
August 16, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund
August 18, Thursday First Day of Classes Fall Semester
August 18-August 22 Drop/Add Period
August 18-October 14 First Session Fall Semester
August 29, Monday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund
(After this date no refund is given)
September 5, Monday Labor Day Holiday
September 6, Tuesday Classes Resume
October 19-December 15 Second Session Fall Semester
October 17-October 18 Fall Break
October 19, Wednesday Classes Resume
October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester
October 25, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Spring Semester
November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester
November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester
November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
November 24-November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28, Monday Classes Resume
December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
December 15, Thursday Last Day of Classes Fall Semester
*Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration.
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COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017
Spring Semester 2017
October 19-October 28 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Spring Semester
November 1-November 4 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Spring Semester
November 7-November 11 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Spring Semester
November 7-November 11 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Spring Semester
November 7-December 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
December 9-January 3 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Spring Semester
January 3, Tuesday (9 am - 7 pm) Late Registration for Spring Semester
January 5, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 100% Refund
January 5, Thursday First Day of Classes Spring Semester
January 5-January 9 Drop/Add Period
January 5-March 3 First Session Spring Semester
January 16, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 17, Tuesday Classes Resume
January 17, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw to Receive a 75% Refund
(After this date no refund is given)
March 9-May 10 Second Session Spring Semester
March 6-March 8 Spring Break/Snow Make-Up Days **
March 9, Thursday Classes Resume
March 20-March 31 Advising for Currently Enrolled1 Students for Summer Term
and Fall Semester
March 21, Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation and Registration* for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration available for Currently Enrolled1,
Currently Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Summer Term
April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Fall Semester
April 14-April 18 Easter Holiday
April 19, Wednesday Classes Resume
April 26-April 28 MerleFest - No Classes
May 1, Monday Classes Resume
May 10, Wednesday Last Day of Classes Spring Semester
May 12, Friday (6:00 pm) Graduation
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1Currently Enrolled Student: A student who is enrolled during the current semester/term.
2Currently Admitted Student: A student who was enrolled during one of the two most recent semesters prior to the semester or term for
which he or she is planning to register. (Example: A student must have been enrolled Spring 2016 or Fall 2016 in order to participate in the
“Currently Admitted Student” registration period for Spring 2017. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when determining
student status for a registration period.)
3Readmitted Student: A student who has not been enrolled for two or more consecutive semesters. The student must apply for registration
to the college and must meet with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration. Students who have not been enrolled for
three or more years must attend a New Student Orientation session. (Example: A previous WCC student who was not enrolled Spring 2016
or Fall 2016 must apply for readmission for the Spring 2017 registration period. Note: Prior summer term enrollment is not considered when
determining student status for a registration period.)
4New Student: An entering student, including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring from another institution, and students
who were concurrently enrolled in high school and college. A new student must attend a new student orientation session prior to being
registered for classes.
Summer Term 2017
April 3-April 5 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Summer Term
April 6-April 7 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Summer Term
April 10-April 13 Priority Online Registration for Currently Enrolled1 Students
for Fall Semester
June 1, Thursday (9 am – 7 pm) Late Registration for Summer Term
June 5, Monday First Day of Classes Summer Term
June 5, Monday Drop/Add Period
June 5-June 30 First Session Summer Term
June 19-June 23 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
June 19-August 2 Online Registration available for Currently Enrolled1 and Currently
Admitted2 Students for Fall Semester
June 21, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a First Session Course
July 4, Tuesday July 4th Holiday
July 10, Monday Classes Resume
July 10-August 4 Second Session Summer Term
July 11-July 28 New Student4 Orientation & Registration* for Fall Semester
July 14, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Term Class
July 24-July 28 On Campus Registration for Currently Enrolled1, Currently
Admitted2, and Readmitted Students3 for Fall Semester
July 26, Wednesday Last Day to Drop a Second Session Course
August 4, Friday Last Day of Classes Summer Term
*Placement test must be completed prior to scheduling an appointment for orientation and registration.
COLLEGE CALENDAR - School Year 2016-2017
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Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
Wilkes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate
degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on
Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or
call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wilkes
Community College.
The Wilkes Community College Medical Assisting Program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the
Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
The Wilkes Community College Respiratory Therapy Program
holds Initial Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021-4244
817-283-2835
The WCC Associate degree nursing program operates under the
full approval of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Post Office Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
www.ncbon.com
The WCC Dental Assisting program has been granted the
Accreditation Status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements by
the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60611
The Wilkes Community College Radiography Program is accredited
by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
(JRCERT).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300 - mail@jrcert.org.
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation,
Inc.
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training
Standards Commission
PO Box 149
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-661-5980
North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training
Standards Commission
PO Box 629
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-662-4515
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts
1207 Front Street
Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27609
Member
North Carolina Community College System
American Association of Community Colleges
August 2015
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Education
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History
In 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the
Community College Act creating a system of comprehensive
community colleges and technical institutes. In September 1964, the
people of Wilkes County approved the establishment of a community
college through a bond vote for construction of facilities and a tax
authorization for the operation of the college. Wilkes Community
College was approved by the State Board of Education on October
1, 1964.
The first board of trustees was sworn into office on January 15,
1965, and the name “Wilkes Community College” was officially
adopted on that date. This board employed Dr. Howard E. Thompson
as the college’s first president, and he served from March 5, 1965,
to June 30, 1977. He was followed by Dr. David E. Daniel, July 1,
1977, to April 2, 1989; Dr. H. Edwin Beam, interim president, April
3, 1989, to July 16, 1989; Dr. James R. Randolph, July 17, 1989,
to July 7, 1995; Dr. Swanson Richards, interim president, July 8,
1995, to February 29, 1996; Dr. Gordon G. Burns, Jr., March 3,
1996, to June 1, 2014; Morgan Francis, acting president, June 2,
2014, to June 30, 2014; and Dr. Jeffrey Alan Cox, the college’s
current president who assumed duties on July 1, 2014. In 1990, the
Board of Trustees was expanded to include two trustees from each
of Alleghany and Ashe counties, making a total of 16 trustees plus
the Student Government Association president, who serves in an ex-officio
capacity.
Thompson, Hayes, and Lovette Halls, the first buildings on the
Wilkes County campus on Collegiate Drive in Wilkesboro, were
occupied on April 1, 1969. Since then, the college has expanded
with more buildings for classrooms and offices. These include the
Power Mechanics building, Randolph Hall/Bumgarner Gymnasium
and Building 7 in 1978; the Industrial Classroom building in 1980;
the Continuing Education building in 1981; and the John A. Walker
Community Center, a convention and cultural arts complex, in 1984.
Daniel Hall was added in 1989; the Doc and Merle Watson Theatre
in 1990; the Beacon Building, purchased in 1994; WCC Alumni
Hall, completed in 1998; the Horticulture Complex in 2005; and
Lowe’s Hall, which was occupied in spring of 2007. An Automotive
Technology Complex comprising two buildings, the McNeill
Automotive Center and the Collision Repair Center, was dedicated in
January 2014. These facilities make up the current 17 buildings and
151.7 acres of the Wilkes campus.
WCC’s North Wilkesboro Center, which houses the College
Readiness Division, opened in 1984 on 10th Street and relocated to
White Pine Street in North Wilkesboro in 2004.
In 2013, the WCC Endowment Corporation purchased a vacated
office building on Oakwoods Road and renovated it. The building
is named Herring Hall and houses the Health Sciences Center. The
building opened for use in summer 2015.
The college also has an Alleghany County center in Sparta,
which began offering continuing education courses in 1974 from
its downtown Sparta location. The center began offering curriculum
classes in 1983. Alleghany County remodeled the Bassett Walker
plant to co-house the Business Development Corporation and the
WCC-Alleghany Center in 2003.
The Ashe County campus in Jefferson, which was elevated to
multi-campus status in 2008, began operations in 1985. The facility
underwent renovations and additions in 1996 and 2005.
In 2009 the Wilkes Early College High School opened on the
Wilkes Campus of the college.
Apprenticeship training courses were the first to be offered and
began in September 1965. Part-time business technology programs
began in December 1965. The first one-year diploma program,
Practical Nurse Education, began March 7, 1966. On September
15, 1966, students were admitted to full-time status in Associate in
Arts and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs.
In August 1997, the college completed the redesign of all its
curricula and began issuing credits based upon semester hours.
Course offerings over the Internet began in spring 1998 and offerings
through the North Carolina Information Highway began in fall 1999.
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Mission Statement
Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina
Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door
institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties
and beyond.
Wilkes Community College enhances the quality of life through
• quality education and workforce development, including
basic skills, occupational, technical and pre-baccalaureate
programs;
• economic development services to business and industry,
both public and private; and
• community development through a variety of services,
cultural activities and recreational opportunities.
Values
The college’s vision is grounded in the statement of purpose and
is guided by the institutional values of caring, collaboration,
creativity, engagement, and responsibility.
Vision
Wilkes Community College provides programs, resources, and
services which create quality educational, economic development,
and cultural opportunities.
Wilkes Community College aspires to be an effective learner-centered
educational institution and a dynamic learning organization.
Wilkes Community College 2014
The State Board of Community Colleges and the North Carolina General Assembly have established eight performance measures and
standards for North Carolina Community Colleges. Performance data from the 2014 Critical Success Factors report are located in the table
below. Wilkes Community College was above the baseline on all eight measures and exceeded the goal on two measures in 2014.
Measure
2013 CSF 2014 CSF
Baseline/
Goal*
WCC
Performance
Average
NCCCS
College
Performance
Baseline/
Goal*
WCC
Performance
Average
NCCCS
College
Performance
A Basic Skills Progress 2 44.6% 41.0% 2 47.1% 41.3%
B GED Pass Rate 1 91.3% 71.1% 1 94.7% 73.6%
C Developmental English
Subsequent Success
3 56.1% 63.7% 2 70.0% 64.4%
D Developmental Math
Subsequent Success
1 75.7% 64.8% 1 76.2% 64.4%
E Year One Progress 2 73.6% 67.8% 2 74.6% 68.3%
F Curriculum
Completion Rate
2 43.9% 41.6% 3 41.1% 43.6%
G Licensure Pass Rate 3 81.4% 85.2% 2 86.4% 83.2%
H Transfer Performance 1 90.2% 87.6% 3 87.8% 87.8%
*
1. Met or Exceeded Goal
2. Above Mean, Below Goal
3. Above Baseline, Below Mean
4. Below Baseline
Note: Data are based on 2012-2013 academic year or the most current data available as of April 2015.
Performance Measures
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Admissions
Wilkes Community College operates under an “open door”
admission policy. Admission is open to any individual who is a high
school graduate or at least 18 years of age. Students are admitted
regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, age, or
political affiliation. High school students and home school applicants
who are juniors and seniors may be admitted into college credit
and continuing education courses in accordance with the Career &
College Promise policies adapted by the state of N.C.
High school graduation or equivalency is required for admission
to associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Completion
of an associate degree or bachelor’s degree can be used to satisfy
admission requirements in lieu of high school credentials. Exceptions
for enrollment in diploma and certificate programs may be made
on an individual basis for non-high school graduates who are 18
years or older and have demonstrated the ability to benefit as
determined by an accepted placement test instrument. Applicants
who possess certificates of attendance from the public schools will
be limited to admission in diploma and certificate programs. Wilkes
Community College offers free Basic Skills programs to help adults
obtain a diploma or high school equivalency certificate. The College
accepts applications continuously throughout the school year. Early
application is advised for many programs.
Admission to the college does not necessarily mean admission to
the curriculum or program desired by the applicant or guarantee
continued enrollment in the college. While admission is open to
all adult citizens, some programs of study require the individual to
meet certain standards or to have taken certain courses before being
accepted into the program. Students who do not meet these standards
may be required to enroll in a program to strengthen skills in specific
areas or to take additional developmental, remedial, or preparatory
courses. Certain sequenced courses must be taken in the order
indicated in the college catalog. Admission to some health science
programs is competitive among qualified applicants according to
established criteria.
The college reserves the right to limit enrollment in a curriculum to
a number that can be accommodated by the resources of the college.
In addition, the college reserves the right to refuse admission to any
applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or
expelled from another college or educational entity for non-academic
disciplinary reasons.
College Opportunities for High School
Students
High school students may take eligible college-level courses through
the North Carolina Career & College Promise program. Under this
program, high school juniors and seniors may enroll in a College
Transfer Pathway or in a Career/Technical Education Pathway.
To qualify for enrollment in the College Transfer Pathway, students
must meet the following requirements:
• Be a high school junior or senior;
• Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their
high school courses;
• Demonstrate college readiness in Reading, English, and Math on
an approved assessment or placement test;
• Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at
least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two
courses.
To qualify for enrollment in the Career/Technical Education
Pathway, students must meet the following requirements:
• Be a high school junior or senior;
• Have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in their
high school courses or have the recommendation of the high
school principal;
• Meet course prerequisites;
• Make progress toward high school graduation and maintain at
least a 2.00 GPA in college coursework after completing two
courses.
A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 is subject to
academic warning, which may be followed by probation and
suspension.
For additional information regarding academic probation and
suspension, see page 35 in the catalog.
For additional information about the N.C. Career & College
Promise program, please contact Wilkes Community College or visit
the following websites:
• http://www.careercollegenc.org/
• http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/programs/ccp.htm
Enrollment Procedures
1. Submit an online application for admission found on the college
website at www.wilkescc.edu/admissions or through the College
Foundation of North Carolina website at www.cfnc.org.
2. Request that an official high school transcript or equivalent be
mailed to the Admissions Office after graduation. Applicants
should refer to the High School Transcript Guidelines section for
more details about high school transcript requirements.
3. Request that official transcript(s) for all completed college work, if
applicable, be mailed to the Admissions Office.
4. Unless exempt, participate in the college’s placement testing
program.
5. Participate in new student orientation. All entering students,
including first-time degree-seeking students, students transferring
from another institution, and previous concurrently enrolled
students are required to participate in new student orientation
before they will be allowed to register for classes.
Note: All official documents become the property of Wilkes
Community College.
Note: An official transcript is an exact and complete copy of the
student’s academic record at the time it is issued. It contains all course-work
taken at the high school or college. It will contain the seal or
signature of a designated administrator from the high school or the
college/university registrar. An official transcript must be received
by WCC through either a sealed envelope or an official electronic
process managed by either the high school or college/university.
High School Transcript Guidelines
Wilkes Community College will recognize all North Carolina high
school diplomas, adult high school diplomas, and the following
High School Equivalency Assessments (HSE): General Education
Development (GED®), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), and
Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™). For schools outside
of North Carolina, appropriate accreditation/registration will be
required. International transcripts must be translated into English by
an official evaluation service. Questions regarding the accreditation of
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high schools may be directed to the director of admissions. Applicants
who have earned a HSE in North Carolina should request an official
copy of their scores to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Instructions
of how to request an official copy of GED® scores are available at
www.gedtestingservice.com/testers/gedrequest-a-transcript.
Exceptions: Students that have completed an associate or
bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
may substitute their official college transcript showing the graduation
date in place of their high school transcript for certain programs.
Career & College Promise (CCP) applicants and special credit/non
degree-seeking applicants are not required to submit a high school
transcript. Students applying for limited admission health programs
(dental assisting, emergency medical science, nursing, radiography,
respiratory therapy, regionally increasing baccalaureate nurses
[RIBN]) must request an official transcript be mailed as soon as
possible after submitting an application.
Admission Requirements for Home School
The home school administrator must have a school approval number
(if available), a charter for the school, or other documentation that
denotes approval from the North Carolina Department of Non-Public
Instruction and provide copies of this information with the student
application.
The home school administrator must also provide a complete
official student transcript signed by the home school administrator.
The transcript must give the actual or expected date of graduation.
If the above information is not provided, the home school student
must obtain an adult high school diploma, GED®, HiSET® or TASC™
before enrolling in a curriculum program at Wilkes Community
College. The AHS diploma, GED®, HiSET® and TASC™ are offered
at the college.
Readmission
Students that have not been enrolled for two or more consecutive
semesters must reapply for admission to the college and must meet
with an academic advisor prior to participating in online registration.
Students who have not been enrolled for three or more years must
attend a new student orientation session. Readmission applicants
may be required to retake all or portions of the placement test if
previous placement test scores have expired and prior coursework
completed does not clearly include prerequisite courses. Applicants
for readmission to limited admission health programs must follow the
readmission procedures for those programs.
Students that have withdrawn while on academic probation or who
have been suspended for academic deficiencies must apply for re-admission.
Students that are re-admitted under these circumstances
will be placed on academic probation and must meet the requirements
for academic probation, which can include course load restrictions,
specific grade requirements, and/or special advising sessions.
Special Credit Students
(Non Degree-Seeking)
Special credit students are students that intend to only take a few
courses at Wilkes Community College and are not planning to pursue
a degree, diploma, or certificate with the college. Students typically
choose this enrollment status if they are planning to take a small
number of courses to either transfer to another college at which they
have already been enrolled, for professional development, or to fulfill
a special interest. Special credit students are not eligible to receive
financial aid and must still satisfy the prerequisites for the courses
they plan to take. This requirement includes taking the placement tests
for any courses that have reading, writing, or math prerequisites,
unless eligible for exemption from the tests. Students having taken
courses at another college that are prerequisites for courses they plan
to take at WCC are required to have those transcripts on file with
the Admissions Office before they are allowed to register. Special
credit/non degree-seeking students are not required to submit high
school and college transcripts unless needed for verifying prerequisite
requirements.
Students earning 12 or more credit hours will be advised to seek
admission into a program of study. Students desiring to switch from
the special credit status to a designated program of study must
submit an updated admission application and follow the regular
enrollment/admission procedures. Once the enrollment procedures
have been completed the student will be responsible for completing
the requirements in effect for the chosen program of study at the time
of acceptance to the program.
Transfer Students
Students desiring to transfer to Wilkes Community College must
be able to meet the admission requirements in effect at the time of
their application. They must request that official transcripts from each
institution attended be submitted to the registrar. Wilkes Community
College will accept credits from regionally accredited colleges. Credit
will be awarded provided the course content parallels that taught at
WCC or is in the Combined Course Library of the North Carolina
Community College System. Credit is awarded only for courses with
a grade of “C” or better. The maximum credit transferable from
all outside sources is 75%; 25% of the credit hours required for
graduation must be earned through instruction by Wilkes Community
College. Students will receive evaluations of all official transcripts
and/or scores submitted before the end of the first semester of
curriculum enrollment.
Undocumented Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants are eligible for admission to Wilkes
Community College with the following limitations:
1. An undocumented immigrant must have attended and graduated
from a United States public high school, private high school, or
home school that operates in compliance with State or local law.
2. An undocumented immigrant may not receive state or federal
financial aid in the form of a grant or loan.
3. An undocumented immigrant may not be considered a North
Carolina resident for tuition purposes and must be charged out-of-
state tuition.
4. When considering whether to admit an undocumented immigrant
into a specific program of study, the college will take into account
that federal law prohibits states from granting professional
licenses to undocumented immigrants.
5. An undocumented immigrant is not permitted to have registration
priority over students who are lawfully present in the United
States. Therefore, undocumented immigrants are not permitted
to register until the conclusion of the last published registration
period.
In order to comply with these regulations, undocumented immigrants
should follow the same admission and residency classification
procedures as all other students. However, they will not be allowed to
participate in any published registration periods. Instead, they should
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bring their registration forms to the registrar to be held until the end of
registration. After the close of registration, undocumented immigrants
will be registered for courses that are still available.
Please note: These procedures comply with numbered memo CC10-
26, which was published by the North Carolina Community College
System on July 12, 2010.
Associate Degree Nursing Program
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is
limited and admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is
restricted to the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish
the following requirements 1-9 to the Student Services Office to be
considered for admission to the ADN program:
1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC)
application for admission to the ADN program for the year of
desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they wish
to be considered for admission to the ADN program. Applicants
may only apply for two limited-admission programs each
academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include ADN,
Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography,
Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate
Nurses (RIBN).
2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement
test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not
meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either
successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus
(nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or
successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All
developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by
applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)
review date.
ADN applicants are eligible for the following placement test
exemptions:
• If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and
ACT scores are recognized for five years.)
• Successful completion of MAT 060 and MAT 070, or DMA 010,
DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA 050, and RED 090
and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098
within five years of the application date may qualify a student to
be exempt from applicable part(s) of the placement test.
• If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been
completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is
the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score
report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be
within five years of the application date.)
ADN applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due
to transfer course credits.
3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Nursing Information
Session. Applicants must complete an admission application for
nursing before registering. Applicants can register for the session
with the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be
found in the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet. Applicants who
do not attend an information session will not be considered for
admission to the ADN program. Sessions will not be rescheduled
unless the host site is closed due to inclement weather.
4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
(If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript
reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of
application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If
admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning
the program that reflects additional coursework completed and
the official graduation date.)
5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and
postsecondary education.
6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better:
a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO
111 and BIO 112
b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and
CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152
c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110
or CIS 111
Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be
met by a general computer application course.
7. Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants must have a
minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher in order to be considered
for admission. The GPA is calculated on the course work
required for entry into the program and any general education
coursework completed within the nursing curriculum.
If BIO 165 and/or BIO 166 (or an equivalent course) has been
completed prior to entry into the nursing program, it must have
been completed within five years from the first day of the fall
semester of entering the program. Otherwise, the credits will be
considered to have expired and will not count towards fulfilling
nursing degree requirements and will not count in the nursing
admission point system.
8. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have
met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they
must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie
Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR
review. A MAR review must be successfully completed before
applicants are permitted to register for the TEAS test. This process
is being used to verify that all of the above criteria has been met
and satisfied. Applicants not completing a MAR review will not
be considered for admission to the program and will not be able
to take the TEAS test. An appointment for a MAR review must be
scheduled in advance with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459.
9. Successful completion of a WCC specified aptitude test at the
applicant’s expense. Test scores must be within two years of the
application date. If the test has been taken more than once, the
highest score will be used in the admission process. If the TEAS
test, version five, has been taken at any other location, it is the
applicant’s responsibility to ensure that an official copy of the
scores are transferred to Wilkes Community College.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Nursing Admission Packet for a listing of deadline
dates and to review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants who are selected for admission to the ADN program
must submit documentation of the following steps to the Program
Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program by July 27, 2016.
Failure to submit all required documentation by July 27, 2016, will
result in the withdrawal of the offer for a space in the ADN program:
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1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 (CNA 1) in
the State of North Carolina with the Division of Health Service
Regulation (DHSR) (formerly known as the Division of Facility
Services) that is free of any substantiated charges. An official
transcript that reflects successful completion of an approved CNA
program must also be submitted. The CNA program must be
approved by the North Carolina DHSR during your enrollment.
Only CNA programs that have a clinical component with hands-on
experience will be accepted for fulfilling this requirement.
Applicants may be asked to submit documentation that confirms
dates of employment as a CNA in order to assist with verification
of the clinical component requirement.
2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Applicants who have been accepted into the ADN program will
also be required to attend a mandatory ADN program orientation.
The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are
admitted to the program.
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being
withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/transfer
policy if interested in reapplying for the ADN program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
Ashe Campus Cohort
WCC admits approximately 10 applicants each year into the
nursing cohort that is based at the Ashe Campus. The admission
criteria and process are the same for all applicants that apply for the
WCC ADN program. Applicants that apply to the Wilkes Cohort will
be ranked and selected with Wilkes Cohort applicants; applicants
that apply to the Ashe Cohort will be ranked and selected with Ashe
Cohort applicants. Applicants may only choose one cohort to apply
to; applicants cannot apply to both.
For more information about ADN program admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program
at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu.
Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Associate Degree
Nursing Program
Applicants with prior nursing credits from an associate degree
nursing program may be eligible for readmission/transfer. Credits
from these programs must be from a conceptually-based curriculum.
Applicants who have not successfully completed any curriculum
nursing courses or if nursing courses were completed in a program
that has not implemented a conceptually-based curriculum must apply
for basic entry into the ADN program. Readmission/transfer at any
level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability,
successfully completed coursework, and the following procedures:
Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s
ADN program within the last two years.
Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously
been enrolled in an ADN program at other institutions within the last
two years.
Eligibility:
• Applicants who have two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal or
failure) enrollments in a nursing program are not eligible for the
readmission/transfer option.
• Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer and begin the
program within two years of having exited an ADN program.
Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new
applicant for the first semester of the program (Basic Entry).
1. Submission of a completed WCC application for readmission/
transfer to the ADN program for the year of desired entry.
Applicants must reapply for each year they wish to be considered
for readmission/transfer into the ADN program.
2. Applicants must meet WCC and ADN admission requirements
for the college year in which readmission/transfer is desired.
3. Any applicants seeking readmission/transfer after the first
semester will be required to complete comprehensive tests.
These tests will cover all successfully completed coursework prior
to withdrawal, and applicants will be required to meet minimal
competencies appropriate for the point of reentry.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Nursing Admission Packet
for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection
process.
Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the ADN program
must furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program
Director/Lead Instructor of Nursing program prior to beginning
classes or forfeit their class space:
1. Evidence of current listing as a Nursing Assistant 1 with the
Division of Health Service Regulation DHSR (formerly known as
the Division of Facility Services) that is free of any substantiated
charges. An official transcript that reflects successful completion
of an approved CNA program must also be submitted. The
CNA program must be approved by the North Carolina DHSR
during your enrollment. Only CNA programs that have a clinical
component with hands-on experience will be accepted for
fulfilling this requirement. Applicants may be asked to submit
documentation that confirms dates of employment as a CNA
in order to assist with verification of the clinical component
requirement.
2. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
3. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
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be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the ADN
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being
withdrawn from the program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the student. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about ADN program admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Nursing program
at amy.lankford@wilkescc.edu.
Associate Degree Nursing
Hickory Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses
(RIBN) Articulation Agreement
Wilkes Community College Associate Degree in Nursing
and Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing
This articulation agreement between Wilkes Community College
(WCC) and Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) allows graduates of Hickory
RIBN to earn both an Associate Degree in Nursing from WCC and
a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Nursing from LRU
in 10 semesters through dual admission and continued enrollment.
Minimum time for completion of the A.A.S. portion is seven semesters
full-time attendance. During this time students will be dually enrolled
in WCC and LRU. For more information concerning the Hickory RIBN
program, please contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator,
Katie Wagoner at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu.
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Admission Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to applicants who meet the following criteria:
1. Students must be at least 20 years of age;
2. Citizen of the United States;
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED;
4. Provide copy of high school diploma and official transcript to the
director of law enforcement training;
5. Have a valid driver’s license;
6. Have not been convicted of any criminal offense that disqualifies
a person from being a law enforcement officer in North Carolina;
7. Schedule an appointment with the director of law enforcement
training for interview and preregistration;
8. Obtain certified criminal history checks from the Clerk of Court’s
office from all locations lived in since age of 16 years old;
9. Obtain sponsorship from a local law enforcement agency and
provide a certified criminal history check from the clerk of court;
10. Undergo a medical examination resulting in no medical
restrictions (forms will be provided);
11. Complete a Wilkes Community College application for admission;
12. Take a reading assessment test administered by the director of
law enforcement training.
13. Provide an official high school transcript to the WCC Admissions
Office.
Dental Assisting Program
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the Dental Assisting program is limited, and
admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to
the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following
admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to
be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting program:
1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC)
application for admission to the Dental Assisting program for
the year of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year
they wish to be considered for admission to the Dental Assisting
program. Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission
programs each academic year. WCC limited-admission
programs include: Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting,
Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy,
and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN).
2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and
postsecondary education.
3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Dental Assisting
Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission
application for Dental Assisting before registering. Applicants
can register for the session with the Student Services Office.
Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016 Dental Assisting
Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend an information
session will not be considered for admission to the Dental
Assisting program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless the
host site is closed due to inclement weather
4. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
(If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript
reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of
application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If
admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning
the program that reflects additional coursework completed and
the official graduation date.)
5. Completion of the following prerequisite course work:
a. One full year/credit of high school biology or community
college BIO 110 or BIO 111 with a grade of “C” or better.
b. An overall grade of “C” or better on all high school English
courses completed or community college ENG 111.
6. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Applicants
not meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either
successfully repeat the placement test (per retesting guidelines)
or successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses.
All developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed
before applicants can be considered for admission to the Dental
Assisting program.
Dental Assisting applicants are eligible for the following placement
test exemptions:
• If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and
ACT scores are recognized for five years.)
• If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 or DMA
010, DMA 020, DMA 030, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A,
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or DRE 096, DRE 097, and DRE 098 within five years of the
application date may qualify an applicant to be exempt from
applicable part(s) of the placement test.
• If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP or Compass placement test has been
completed at another North Carolina Community College, it is
the applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score
report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be
within five years of the application date.)
7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have
met all of the above minimum admission requirements, they
must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie
Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR
review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above
criteria have been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a
MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program.
An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance
with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Dental Assisting Admission Packet for a listing of
deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants selected for admission to the Dental Assisting program
must complete and present documentation of the following steps to
the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting program
prior to the first class day of the fall semester or forfeit their class
space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Applicants who have been accepted into the Dental Assisting
program will also be required to attend a mandatory Dental Assisting
program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to
applicants who are admitted to the program.
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental
Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all
courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will
result in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer
to the readmission/transfer/advanced standing policy if interested in
reapplying for the Dental Assisting program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting
program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu.
Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Policy for the
Dental Assisting Program
Applicants withdrawing from a Dental Assisting program due to
personal or academic difficulties may be eligible for readmission/
transfer/advanced standing the following year. Readmission/
transfer/advanced standing at any level beyond the first semester will
be based on space availability, prior progression of coursework, and
the following procedures:
Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s
Dental Assisting program within the last year.
Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously
been enrolled in a Dental Assisting program at another institution
within the last year.
Advanced Standing Option: All students requesting advanced
standing will have their records evaluated individually by the Student
Services Office and Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental
Assisting program prior to credit being awarded. Credit may be
awarded only for courses with a grade of “C” or better that was
earned from a regionally-accredited institution. The course being
transferred must contain content parallel to that taught at WCC to
be listed in the “Combined Course Library” maintained by the North
Carolina Department of Community Colleges. The maximum credit
transferable from other institutions is 75% of the total credits required.
25% of total credit hours must be earned by instruction occurring at
WCC.
Eligibility:
• Applicants must apply for readmission/transfer/advanced
standing and begin the program within one year of having exited
a Dental Assisting program. Applicants who exceed more than
a one-year lapse must reapply as a new applicant for the first
semester of the program.
1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC
application for the Dental Assisting program and indicate
readmission/transfer/advanced standing on the application.
2. Applicants must meet WCC and Dental Assisting program
admission requirements for the college year in which readmission
is desired.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Standing Dental
Assisting admission packet for a listing of deadline dates and to
review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced standing
to the Dental Assisting program must complete and present
documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/Lead
Instructor of the Dental Assisting program prior to beginning classes
or forfeit their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Dental
Assisting program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all
courses required for the diploma. The first “D” or “F” earned will
result in a student being withdrawn from the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
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current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Dental Assisting admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Dental Assisting
program at jennifer.hastings@wilkescc.edu.
Emergency Medical Science Program
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program is
limited, and admission is restricted to the fall semester. Applicants are
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as admission requirements
are fully met. Applicants must complete and furnish the following
admission requirements, steps 1-7, to the Student Services Office to
be considered for admission to the EMS program:
1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC)
application for admission to the EMS program for the year
of desired entry. Applicants must reapply for each year they
wish to be considered for admission to the EMS program.
Applicants may only apply for two limited-admission programs
each academic year. WCC limited-admission programs include
Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, EMS, Radiography,
Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate
Nurses (RIBN).
2. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and
postsecondary education.
3. Completion of high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
(If applying as a high school senior, submission of a transcript
reflecting all high school coursework completed at the time of
application and the anticipated high school graduation date. If
admitted, a final transcript must be submitted prior to beginning
the program that reflects additional coursework completed and
the official graduation date.)
4. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better:
a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO
111 and BIO 112
b. High school computer course or community college CIS 110
or CIS 111
Please Note: The high school computer course requirement must be
met by a general computer application course.
5. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement
test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not
meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either
successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes
campus (nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting
guidelines) or sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental
courses. All developmental courses and/or retesting must be
completed by applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s
(MAR) review date.
EMS applicants are eligible for the following placement test
exemptions:
• If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and
ACT scores are recognized for five years.)
• If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT
070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA
050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE
097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may
qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the
placement test.
• If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been
completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the
applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score
report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be
within five years of the application date.)
EMS applicants are not eligible for placement test exemption due
to transfer course credits.
6. It is mandatory that each applicant attend an EMS Information
Session. Students must complete an admission application for
the EMS program before registering. Applicants can register
for the session with the Student Services Office. Registration
deadlines can be found in the 2016 EMS Admission Packet.
Applicants who do not attend an information session will not
be considered for admission to the EMS program. Sessions will
not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement
weather.
7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When an applicant has
met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she
must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie
Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR
review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above
criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a
MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program.
An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance
with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@
wilkescc.edu.
Applicants selected for admission to the EMS program must
complete and present documentation of the following steps to the
Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first
day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will
also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation.
The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are
admitted to the program.
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student
being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/
transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
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current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about EMS program admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at
randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu.
Readmission/Transfer Policy for the
Emergency Medical Science Program
Applicants who have been enrolled in an associate degree EMS
program may be eligible for readmission. Readmission at any level
beyond the first semester will be based on space availability, prior
progression of coursework, and the following procedures:
Readmission Option: Applicants who have been enrolled in WCC’s
EMS program within the last two years.
Transfer Option: Applicants transferring to WCC who have previously
been enrolled in an EMS program at another institution within the last
two years.
Eligibility:
• Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years
of having previously exited an EMS program.
• Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal
or failure) enrollments in an EMS program are not eligible for
readmission.
1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC
application for the EMS program and indicate readmission/
transfer on the application.
2. Applicants must meet WCC and EMS program admission
requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer
is desired.
3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer after the first semester
will be required to take a test of EMS aptitude. The applicant will
be required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point
of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/
Lead Instructor of the EMS program, Randall Westmoreland.
Applicants selected for readmission to the EMS program must
furnish documentation of the following steps to the Program Director/
Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to beginning classes or
forfeit their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student being
withdrawn from the program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about EMS program admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at
randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu.
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program Admission
Requirements
(Pending Approval)
Applicants having completed all steps below may be eligible for the
EMS Bridge program.
1. Current North Carolina or National Registry EMT-Paramedic
2. Current Healthcare Provider Level CPR Card
3. Current Pediatrics Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Education for
Pre-hospital Professionals, or equivalent
4. Current Basic Trauma Life Support of Pre-Hospital Trauma Life
Support
5. One thousand (1,000) documented hours of Paramedic-level
Work Experience
Applicants wanting to apply for the EMS Bridge program must also
complete all admission requirements, steps 1-7, for entry into the EMS
program.
Applicants selected for admission to the EMS Bridge program must
complete and present documentation of the following steps to the
Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program prior to the first
day of class of the fall semester or forfeit their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare)
2. Submission of the WCC Student Medical Form that must
be completed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Applicants who have been accepted into the EMS program will
also be required to attend a mandatory EMS program orientation.
The date of the orientation will be provided to applicants who are
admitted to the program.
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the EMS Bridge
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student
being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/
transfer policy if interested in reapplying for the EMS program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
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For more information about EMS program admissions, email the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.
edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the EMS program at
randall.westmoreland@wilkescc.edu.
Radiography Program
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the Radiography program is limited, and admission is
competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to the fall semester.
Applicants must complete and furnish the following requirements 1-7
to the Student Services Office to be considered for admission to the
Radiography program:
1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC)
application for admission to the Radiography program. Students
must reapply for each year they wish to be considered for
admission to the program. Students may only apply for two
limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC
limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing,
Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography,
Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate
Nurses (RIBN).
2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement
test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not
meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either
successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus
(nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or
sucessfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All
developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by
applicants before the Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR)
review date.
Radiography applicants are eligible for the following placement
test exemptions:
• If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and
ACT scores are recognized for five years.)
• If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT
070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA
050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE
097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may
qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the
placement test.
• If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been
completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the
applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score
report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be
within five years of the application date.)
Radiography applicants are not eligible for placement test
exemption due to transfer course credits.
3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Radiography
Information Session. Applicants must complete an admission
application for the Radiography program before registering.
Applicants can register for the session with the Student Services
Office. Registration deadlines can be found in the 2016
Radiography Admission Packet. Applicants who do not attend
an information session will not be considered for admission to the
Radiography program. Sessions will not be rescheduled unless
the host site is closed due to inclement weather.
4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed
before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior,
submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework
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completed at the time of application and the anticipated high
school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be
submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional
coursework completed and the official graduation date.)
5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and
postsecondary education.
6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better.
a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO
111 and BIO 112
b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and
CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152
c. High school computer course or community college CIS 110
or CIS 111
Please note: The high school computer course requirement must be
met by a general computer application course.
7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have
met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she
must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie
Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR
review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above
criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a
MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program.
An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance
with Katie Wagoner at (336) 838-6459 or katie.wagoner@
wilkescc.edu.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Radiography Admission Packet for a listing of
deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants who are selected for admission to the Radiography
program must complete and furnish documentation of the following
steps to the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography
program prior to beginning classes in the fall semester or forfeit their
class space:
1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical
Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant,
or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student
being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the readmission/
advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the Radiography
program. Applicants who have been accepted into the Radiography
program will also be required to attend a mandatory Radiography
program orientation. The date of the orientation will be provided to
applicants who are admitted to the program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
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Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Radiography program admissions,
email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.
wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of
the Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu.
Readmission/Transfer Policy for the Radiography
Program
Applicants with prior radiography credits from a diploma,
associate degree or baccalaureate Radiography program may be
eligible for readmission/transfer. Students who have not successfully
completed any curriculum radiography courses must apply for basic
entry into the Radiography program. Readmission/transfer at any
level beyond the first semester will be based on space availability,
prior progression of coursework, and the following procedures:
Eligibility:
• Readmission/Transfer applicants must begin the program within
two years of having previously exited a Radiography program.
Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new
applicant for the first semester of the program.
• Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal
or failure) enrollments in a Radiography program are not eligible
for readmission/advanced entry.
1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a
WCC application for the Radiography program and indicate
readmission/transfer on the application.
2. Applicants must meet WCC and Radiography program admission
requirements for the college year in which readmission/transfer
is desired.
3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer will be required
to take a test of radiography aptitude. The applicant will be
required to meet minimal competency appropriate for the point
of reentry. This test must be arranged with the Program Director/
Lead Instructor of the Radiography program, Linda Wilkes.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Readmission/Transfer Radiography Admission
Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to review the ranking and
selection process.
Applicants selected for readmission/transfer to the Radiography
program must furnish documentation of the following steps to the
Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Radiography program prior
to beginning classes or forfeit their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical
Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant,
or nurse practitioner (current for year enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Radiography
program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all courses required
for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result in a student
being withdrawn from the program. Applicants who have been
accepted into the Radiography program will also be required to
attend a mandatory Radiography program orientation. The date of
the orientation will be provided to applicants who are admitted to the
program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Radiography program admissions,
email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator at katie.
wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Program Director/Lead Instructor of the
Radiography program at linda.wilkes@wilkescc.edu.
Respiratory Therapy Program
Admission Requirements
Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program is limited, and
admission is competitive. Enrollment in the program is restricted to
the fall semester. Applicants must complete and furnish the following
requirements 1-7 to the Student Services Office to be considered for
admission to the Respiratory Therapy program:
1. Submission of a completed Wilkes Community College (WCC)
application for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Students must reapply for each year they wish to be considered
for admission to the program. Students may only apply for
two limited-admission programs in each academic year. WCC
limited-admission programs include Associate Degree Nursing,
Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Radiography,
Respiratory Therapy, and Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate
Nurses (RIBN).
2. Satisfactory completion of the WCC placement test. Placement
test scores are valid for a period of five years. Applicants not
meeting the minimum scores in one or more areas must either
successfully repeat the placement test at the Ashe or Wilkes campus
(nonrefundable fee required; please see retesting guidelines) or
successfully complete the prescribed developmental courses. All
developmental courses and/or retesting must be completed by
applicants Minimum Admission Requirement’s (MAR) review
date.
Respiratory Therapy applicants are eligible for the following
placement test exemptions:
• If minimum SAT scores or ACT scores are provided. (SAT and
ACT scores are recognized for five years.)
• If the applicant has successfully completed MAT 060 and MAT
070, or DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA
050, and RED 090 and ENG 090/090A, or DRE 096, DRE
097, and DRE 098 within five years of the application date may
qualify a student to be exempt from applicable part(s) of the
placement test.
• If the Accuplacer, NC–DAP, or Compass placement test has been
completed at another North Carolina community college, it is the
applicant’s responsibility to have an official copy of the score
report mailed to the Student Services Office. (Scores must be
within five years of the application date.)
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Respiratory Therapy applicants are not eligible for placement test
exemption due to transfer course credits.
3. It is mandatory that each applicant attend a Respiratory
Therapy Information Session. Applicants must complete an
admission application for the Respiratory Therapy program
before registering. Applicants can register for the session with
the Student Services Office. Registration deadlines can be found
in the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet. Applicants
who do not attend an information session will not be considered
for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program. Sessions will
not be rescheduled unless the host site is closed due to inclement
weather.
4. High school diploma or recognized equivalent must be completed
before entry into the program. (If applying as a high school senior,
submission of a transcript reflecting all high school coursework
completed at the time of application and the anticipated high
school graduation date. If admitted, a final transcript must be
submitted prior to beginning the program that reflects additional
coursework completed and the official graduation date.)
5. Submission of official transcripts of all secondary and
postsecondary education.
6. Transcripts must reflect one full year/credit of the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better.
a. High school biology or community college BIO 110 or BIO
111 and BIO 112
b. High school chemistry or community college CHM 130 and
CHM 130A or CHM 151 and CHM 152
7. Successful completion of a MAR review. When applicants have
met all of the above minimum admission requirements, he/she
must contact the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator, Katie
Wagoner, in the Student Services Office to schedule a MAR
review. This process is being used to verify that all of the above
criteria has been met and satisfied. Applicants not completing a
MAR review will not be considered for admission to the program.
An appointment for a MAR review must be scheduled in advance
with Katie Wagoner at 336-838-6459 or katie.wagoner@
wilkescc.edu.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 Respiratory Therapy admission packet for a listing
of deadline dates and to review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants who are selected for admission to the Respiratory
Therapy program must complete and furnish documentation of
the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the
Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes in the fall
semester or forfeit their class space:
1. Evidence of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical
Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant,
or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Applicants who have been accepted into the Respiratory Therapy
program will also be required to attend a mandatory Respiratory
Therapy program orientation. The date of the orientation will be
provided to applicants who are admitted to the program.
Admissions
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory
Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all
courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result
in a student being withdrawn from the program. Please refer to the
readmission/advanced entry policy if interested in reapplying for the
Respiratory Therapy program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of a
student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Respiratory Therapy program
admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator
at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/
Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program
at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu
Readmission/Transfer/Advanced Entry Policy for the
Respiratory Therapy Program
Applicants with prior respiratory therapy credits from a diploma,
associate degree, or baccalaureate Respiratory Therapy program
may be eligible for readmission/advanced entry. Students who have
not successfully completed any curriculum respiratory therapy courses
must apply for basic entry into the Respiratory Therapy program.
Readmission/transfer/advanced entry at any level beyond the first
semester will be based on space availability, prior progression of
coursework, and the following procedures:
Eligibility:
• Readmission applicants must have successfully completed at least
RCP 110 and RCP 113.
• Readmission applicants must begin the program within two years
of having previously exited a Respiratory Therapy program.
Applicants who exceed the two-year limit must apply as a new
applicant for the first semester of the program.
• Advanced entry applicants must be credentialed and currently
employed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and have
a minimum of five years of experience in respiratory care
verified by his or her current employers. In addition, they must
have completed an accredited one-year diploma program in
Respiratory Therapy. An official transcript from each college,
university, or postsecondary institution attended must be sent to
the Student Services Office.
• Applicants who have had two or more unsuccessful (withdrawal
or failure) enrollments in a Respiratory Therapy program are not
eligible for readmission/advanced entry.
1. Applicants must submit to the Student Services Office a WCC
application for the Respiratory Therapy program and indicate
readmission/advanced entry on the application.
2. Applicants must meet WCC and Respiratory Therapy program
admission requirements for the college year in which readmission/
advanced entry is desired.
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Admissions
3. Any applicant seeking readmission/transfer/advanced entry
after the first semester will be required to take a test of respiratory
therapy aptitude. The applicant will be required to meet minimal
competency appropriate for the point of reentry. This test must be
arranged with the Dean of Health Sciences/Program Director/
Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program, Billy Woods.
All of the above criteria must be met and submitted to the Student
Services Office by the applicable deadline dates. Applicants should
refer to the 2016 readmission/transfer/advanced entry Respiratory
Therapy Admission Packet for a listing of deadline dates and to
review the ranking and selection process.
Applicants selected for readmission/transfer/advanced entry
to the Respiratory Therapy program must furnish documentation of
the following steps to the Clinical Education Coordinator for the
Respiratory Therapy program prior to beginning classes or forfeit
their class space:
1. Submission of current CPR certification (must be American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider).
2. Submission of the Wilkes Community College Student Medical
Form that must be completed by a physician, physician assistant,
or nurse practitioner (current for year of enrollment).
Please Note: To maintain enrollment in the Respiratory
Therapy program, a student must earn a “C” or better in all
courses required for the degree. The first “D” or “F” earned will result
in a student being withdrawn from the program.
Please Note: Applicants admitted to the program will be required
to submit background checks and drug screenings as directed by
affiliating clinical agencies. Any expenses associated with these
requirements are the responsibility of the applicant. Clinical agencies
reserve the right to deny students access based on information
obtained from these reports. This denial will result in the inability of
a student to successfully complete the program.
Requirements are subject to change without notice. Although the
Student Services Office makes every effort to keep the information
current, it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the most
current admissions information for the program and term for which
he/she has applied.
For more information about Respiratory Therapy program
admissions, email the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator
at katie.wagoner@wilkescc.edu or the Dean of Health Sciences/
Program Director/Lead Instructor of the Respiratory Therapy program
at billy.woods@wilkescc.edu.
30 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016
Tuition and Other Costs
Payable Each Semester
Curriculum Programs
The cost of attending Wilkes Community College continues to be
one of the most economical means of postsecondary education.
Tuition is determined by the state legislature and is subject to change.
For current tuition, fees, and other costs, please contact the Business
Office at Wilkes Community College at 336-838-6519 or visit the
college website at www.wilkescc.edu.
Activity Fee
There is a $3.25 per credit hour (maximum $32.50) activity fee
charged for all students enrolled fall semester and spring semester.
This includes the cost of the SGA, intramural activities, intercollegiate
athletics, and other designated student activities and events.
Campus Access Fee
There is a $20.00 campus access fee charged fall and spring
semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled.
Insurance Coverage
All curriculum students enrolled are charged a student insurance fee
of $1.25 fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee covers
students with the school accident insurance policy.
Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice Insurance Students enrolled in the Associate Degree
Nursing, Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science,
Medical Assisting, Radiography, and Respiratory Therapy
programs must purchase the college’s malpractice insurance. This is
charged one time a year upon initial enrollment for the school year.
The insurance must be purchased prior to students doing any clinical
work. This coverage protects the students and the college while the
students are in their clinical courses of study
Technology Fee
There is a $4.00 per credit hour (maximum $16.00) technology
fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is
charged to all curriculum students.
Books
The cost of books is approximately $550.00–$700.00 fall semester
and $450.00–$550.00 spring semester. For specific information
regarding bookstore-related questions, please contact the College
Bookstore at 336-838-6174.
Material and Supply Fees
The following courses require additional special fees as listed: ART
283 and ART 284, $35.00; Dental Assisting, $50.00 (fall and spring
semesters); and Basic Law Enforcement Training, $200.00.
In case of equipment breakage or damage due to gross negligence
or maliciousness, students will be expected to remunerate the institution
for the cost. Grades shall be withheld until proper payment is made.
Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts include a supply fee
of $125.00 to supplement supplies and perishables used by each
student. Supply fees apply to the following courses: CUL 140, CUL
160, CUL 170, CUL 214 ($50.00 only), CUL 230, CUL 240, CUL
260, CUL 270, CUL 280, BPA 130, BPA 150, BPA 210, BPA 240,
BPA 250.
Students should not require more than two courses per semester
with a supply fee included. Exceptions: If a student is off-track, is
enrolled simultaneously in both Culinary and Baking and Pastry, or if
a student chooses to take an increased load.
Exam Preparation/Review Fee
An exam preparation/review fee is charged to students who
are enrolled in the following health program classes: NUR 11, NUR
112, NUR 213, RCP 215. The fee is utilized to provide additional
preparation for taking a national board exam after program
completion. Contact the lead instructor of the applicable program for
more information.
Tuition Payment Options
Payment of tuition and required fees is required to be considered
enrolled. Options of payment are as follows:
• Cash, check, or money order.
• Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover
- Credit card payments are accepted at the Business Office
window in Thompson Hall or online via the student’s WebAdvisor
account.
• Financial Aid - Financial aid approved prior to registration from
the financial aid office.
• E-Cashier - Students may wire payment to the college from their
personal bank account for a nominal fee. For more information
contact the Business Office or visit the college website.
• Third Party Authorizations - Businesses, agencies, organizations,
etc. may authorize payment for students’/employees’ educational
expenses. Authorization from the agency must be either on file or
presented to the Business Office at the time of registration stating
the specific charges covered.
• Tuition Payment Plan - Students may apply for an installment plan
through Nelnet Business Solutions for tuition, fees, and books.
Payments are set up at 0% interest with a $25.00 per semester
fee. Students must enroll for at least three (3) semester hours and
complete an application through the college website at www.
wilkescc.edu/epay. Payment options subject to change.
Continuing Education Programs
Registration Fees
Basic Skills (ABE, ASE, ESL): No charge for the instructional program
and books. There is a required fee for taking a HSE test and a small
graduation fee.
Occupational Extension and Community Services: Varies depending
upon course length.
Computer Classes: Registration fee and a $5.00 technology fee.
Persons taking continuing education courses who wish to check out
books from the library must obtain a library/ID card.
Insurance
Persons enrolled in the following programs must be covered by
personal accident insurance or purchase school accident insurance:
Law Enforcement, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical
Construction, Emergency Medical Technician, Masonry, Metal
Working, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Plumbing, Equine Studies,
and Practical Woodworking.
Persons enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Basic,
Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Paramedic, Nursing
Assistant I, Nursing Assistant II, and Phlebotomy must be covered by
malpractice insurance.
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Tuition and Other Costs
There will be a $25.00 service charge for all checks returned from
the bank due to insufficient funds and/or closed accounts.
Registration fees for Continuing Education classes are set by the
North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change without
notice. For current registration fee information, contact the Continuing
Education Office at 336-838-6203.
Residency for Tuition Purposes
Upon applying for admission to the college, prospective students
are classified as residents or non-residents of North Carolina for tuition
purposes, according to their declaration at the time of application. In
addition, each time students register for classes, they are required
again to affirm residency status.
Individuals who are originally classified as non-resident and later
request reclassification to resident status will be asked to complete
a “Residence and Tuition Status Application.” The dean of student
services will review each of the applications, make a determination
as to the individuals’ residency/non-residency status, and will then
advise the individuals in writing of the decision.
To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, students must establish
and maintain legal residency (domicile) in North Carolina for at least
12 months prior to being considered for instate residency with the
capacity and intent of making North Carolina their permanent home.
Persons who are not U.S. citizens but have certain visa and
immigration statuses that grant them the legal ability to establish
and maintain a bonafide domicile in this country are subject to the
same considerations as U.S. citizens in determining residence status
for tuition purposes. Non-U.S. citizens present in the United States
under certain visa statuses such as tourists, visitors on business,
and temporary foreign/international students do not have the legal
capacity to establish a bonafide domicile in this country (and thus,
not in North Carolina).
Students needing a more in-depth examination should consult “A
Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North
Carolina in the Matter of State Residence Classification for Tuition
Purposes.” A copy of the manual is available in the Student Services
Office and online at www.northcarolina.edu/?q=legal-affairs/state-residence.
Questions should be directed to the Dean of Student
Services.
Individuals disagreeing with their residency classification may
appeal to the college residency committee. The appeal must be made
in writing to the vice president of instructional support and student
services within 15 working days after the notice of the classification
decision is received.
Refund Policy
Tuition refunds are made based upon Title 1 of the State Board of
Community Colleges Code (1E SBCCC.900.1) guidelines. A refund
shall not be made except under the following circumstances:
a. For on-cycle courses, a 100% refund shall be made if the
student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the
college prior to the first day of the academic period as noted
in the college calendar. In addition, a student is eligible for
a 100% refund if the college cancels the course section in
which the student is registered.
b. After an on-cycle course section begins, the college shall
provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially
withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the
course section prior to the 10% point of the academic period
as noted in the college calendar.
c. For off-cycle courses, a 100% refund will be made if the
student withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college
prior to the fist day of the off-cycle course section. In addition,
a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the college cancels
the course section in which the student is registered.
d. After an off-cycle course section begins, the college shall
provide a 75% refund to the student if the student officially
withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the
course section prior to the 10% point of the course section.
The above policy may differ for financial aid recipients. For example,
refunds may not be made to students, but may be credited to the
appropriate financial aid program. For a more detailed explanation,
contact the financial aid director.
In all refund cases, students must initiate the withdrawal through the
Registrar’s Office. The Business Office will make the allowable refund
only after written request is received from the Registrar’s Office.
Beginning on the semester’s first day of classes through the 10%
point of the semester (eighth day for fall and spring semesters; fourth
day for summer term), students will be charged 25% of the cost of any
course dropped. The charge does not apply if a course with equal or
more credit hours is added at the same time. For example, if students
drop a 3-credit-hour course and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first
day of classes in the same transaction, the 25% charge will not be
applied. However, if students drop a 3-credit-hour course on the first
day of classes and add a 3-credit-hour course on the first day of classes
at a later time, then the 25% charge will be applied for the course
dropped. Therefore, if students need to make changes to their original
schedule, they should see their advisor on or before Registration Day
to drop a course in order to avoid paying the 25% charge. After the
10% point of the semester, students will be responsible for 100% of
the costs of courses on their schedule. For more details, please contact
the Registrar’s Office.
Note: This refund policy is current at the time of publication;
however, this policy is subject to change as mandated by N.C. State
legislation. Please see the college website for the most current refund
policy.
32 Wilkes Community College 2015-2016
Student Success Courses
National and community college studies indicate that students are
more successful if they complete a student success course. Therefore,
in the fall of 1997, Wilkes Community College implemented a policy
that requires all degree/diploma-seeking students to successfully
complete a student success course.
Students in Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are
required to complete ACA 115 within their first 13 semester hours of
enrollment at WCC.
All Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) students
(those planning to transfer to a four-year college or university) are
encouraged to take ACA 122 during their first semester of enrollment
at WCC.
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills
ACA 115 is organized according to three major concepts:
extended orientation, academic success strategies, and applied
critical thinking. The extended orientation concept involves connecting
students to WCC technology, services, and expectations. Students
practice reading, note taking, and test taking strategies to enhance
their college academic success skills. Finally, information literacy,
financial literacy, and career awareness make up the applied critical
thinking approach in ACA 115.
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
Students enrolling in the Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate
in Science (AS) programs are required to take ACA 122 as their
student success course. Students are involved in activities that support
six outcomes: developing a plan to complete community college
goals, creating a transfer plan, understanding North Carolina
transfer guidelines, enhancing learning strategies, connecting to
college resources, and working with college policies and procedures.
Students are expected to compare resources, policies, and procedures
between the community college and university levels.
Course Load
Students enrolled for 12 or more semester hours of credit will be
classified as full-time students. The average course load is 16 to 18
semester hours of credit, depending on the program of study. Students
planning to carry more than 21 credit hours must obtain permission
from their advisor and the division dean.
Student Classification
Freshmen: students who have earned fewer than 30 semester hours.
Sophomores: students who have earned 30 or more semester hours.
Students enrolled in a diploma or certificate program are classified
as freshmen.
Attendance
Class attendance is considered to be an important part of students’
educational experiences. Students are responsible for attendance
and are expected to be punctual and to attend every class session.
Regardless of reasons for absences, students will be held accountable
for all academic activities. Faculty members may require makeup
assignments or tests to compensate for absences. Faculty members
who choose or are required by outside agencies to include class
attendance as a factor in determining students’ final grades will
include this requirement in their course syllabi. For example, students
enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training must attend 100% of the
total contact hours for the course as mandated by the NC Criminal
Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
In general, absences due to official college activities and events
will not be included as absences within an individual instructor’s
attendance policy, provided that the student submits appropriate
documentation to the instructor a minimum of five business days prior
to the events. If documentation is not submitted at least five business
days prior to an event, permission for the absence will be at the
discretion of the instructor. In addition, if a student has an excessive
number of absences or has unsatisfactory academic performance in
the course at the time of the absence, the instructor will inform the
student whether he or she will be permitted to miss class.
Students missing a class due to official college activities and
events bear the responsibility of contacting the instructor regarding
advanced submission or make up of work. Once the absence has
been approved, the student will be allowed a reasonable opportunity
to complete all work missed as a result of the missed class. Official
college activities and events include participation in the following:
field trips in connection with courses; intercollegiate athletic contests;
statewide, regional, and/or national organization events; scholarship
events; and student academic competitions and award ceremonies.
Pursuant to G.S. 115D-5, students may request two excused
absences per academic year for religious observances. Curriculum
students may obtain a form from the office of the chief academic
officer for instruction. Continuing education students may obtain a form
from the office of the chief academic officer for continuing education.
Students attending classes at the Ashe Campus or Alleghany Center
may obtain a form from the chief administrator at those locations. The
student must provide a written request to each instructor five business
days prior to an absence for religious observance(s). (If the day(s)
of observance fall wit