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2019 -2020 Registration Guide Norwalk Community College
Welcome to NCC! Table of Contents
Six Steps to Start!
Norwalk Community College (NCC) offers more than
50 Associate Degree programs designed to help you succeed Step 1: Apply to NCC.............................................................................. 1
in today’s job market. You can use your associate degree
as a career credential or continue on for a four-year degree. Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid............................................................ 3
In fact, many of our graduates do transfer to four-year Step 3: Take the Placement Test......................................................... 4
colleges in their junior year, greatly reducing the overall cost
of their college education. Step 4: Log On to Your Student Account........................................ 5
NCC also offers 20 Certificate programs, each designed
Step 5: Register Online or In-Person................................................. 6
to help you obtain specific skills, earn an important academic
credential, or pursue an interest in greater depth. Step 6: Tuition and Fees........................................................................ 8
Course Listings, Prerequisites and Requirements...................... 10
Norwalk Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, Online, Online/Campus Hybrid and Computer Courses.......... 11
color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry,
present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical Continuing Education and Workforce
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic Development (Non-Credit) ...................................................................12
information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does
not discriminate in employment on the basis of veteran status or criminal
NCC Student Email and Online Services ....................................... 13
record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries
Important Contact Information...................................... Back Cover
regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Director of Human
Resources Louisa Jones at (203) 857-7301 or ljones@norwalk.edu; or
Coordinator of Student AccessAbility Services Fran Apfel at (203) 857-7192
or fapfel@norwalk.edu.STEP
1
All Credit Students
Apply to NCC
1. Complete an application. An online application may
be found on the Admissions Office homepage under the
Admissions & Aid tab, or you can download a paper
more. (See page 5 for full instructions on accessing your
account with your NetID.)
5. If you have questions about your application, contact
Admissions at (203) 857-7068.
Application Package. https://norwalk.edu/admissions/apply
2. Pay the $20 application fee. Please note: fee waivers are Additional Information
not accepted with online applications. The application fee First Time Students
is waived for students who previously applied to another
• First-time students are required to schedule and attend a
Connecticut Community College or students who are apply-
Panther Advising Workshop (PAW). https://norwalk.
ing for readmission.
edu/paw-workshop
3. Submit supporting documents. • At the workshop, students will have a presentation, meet
• Proof of high school completion: Provide official high with an advisor, register for classes, and register for new
school transcripts or diploma, or GED with date of student orientation.
graduation. Transfer Students
• Immunization Records: Provide proof of immuniza- • Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges if you
tion against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella if born after will be pursuing a degree or certificate. Send official tran-
12/31/56 and Varicella (chicken pox) if born after scripts to NCC Admissions, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk,
12/31/79. You may not declare a major, register as a CT 06854.
full-time student (12 credits or more) or receive
Financial Aid without immunization compliance. • To have credits transferred to your NCC records, you
https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ must also submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form
ProofofImmunization.pdf to the Counseling Center, E104. https://norwalk.edu/
wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OfficialTranscriptEvalu-
• College Transcripts: If you have attended another college/ ationForm.pdf
university and are seeking transfer credits, submit official
transcripts in a sealed envelope. An unofficial copy is Readmit Students
needed in order to meet with an advisor for class selection • NCC students who have not taken credit classes within
and to be waived from the placement test. the last two years must submit either an online or paper
Readmit Application to the Admissions Office. There is no
• SAT/ACT Scores (if applicable): Submit SAT/ACT scores
fee. https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/
in order to be waived from the placement test. Please visit
Placement Testing page on our website for exemptions. application.pdf?ver=2018
• The Fresh Start Option gives the readmitting student
4. Check your email for your Banner ID. Your Banner ID is who had a GPA below 2.0 the opportunity to start again
an eight digit number (for example, @01234567) that is used without the burden of a poor academic history. Contact
to identify you within the college systems. It is not the con- the Records Office for information. https://norwalk.edu/
firmation number (i.e. G00…) you received with your online admissions/fresh-start
application. A derivation of the Banner ID is used to create
your log-on account, or NetID, for access to CSCU online
services, such as the myCommNet portal, student email and
2019-2020 Registration Guide 1Continuing Education & Workforce For further information regarding non-credit courses,
Development (Non-Credit Students) please visit www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd or call (203) 857-7080.
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Non-Credit ESL Students
Division of Norwalk Community College offers affordable non-
credit courses and certificate programs. The courses are ideal Non-credit ESL students must fill out an NCC application,
for motivated individuals seeking to upgrade or learn new job pay a $20 fee, and sign up for a placement test before registering
skills. The Division also offers English as a Second Language for classes. For further information, please contact the ESL
(ESL) courses, a wide variety of personal enrichment courses office at (203) 857-6854 or ddaych@norwalk.edu.
for adults, College for Kids courses for youth (grades 1-8) and
courses for high school students.
There are five ways to register for Continuing Education
and Workforce Development courses:
1. By mail: Complete and send registration form along with
payment* in full to: Records Office, Norwalk Community
College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854.
https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NCC- Office Hours
Continuing-Education-Registration.pdf
2. By fax: Send completed registration form and payment Admissions, Room E106
(credit card only*) information to (203) 857-7012. Monday, Tuesday,
3. By phone: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
completed registration form and payment (credit card*) Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
information available and call (203) 857-7237.
4. In person: Norwalk Community College Records Office, Financial Aid, Room E105
East Campus, room E102 (Monday through Thursday: Monday, Tuesday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• If you are a new student, visit the Admissions Office Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(East Campus, room E106) and be sure to bring a valid
photo ID. Complete an NCC application for admissions Business Office, Room E103
form (be sure not to pay the $20 application fee), obtain Monday, Tuesday,
your Student ID, complete your registration form, and Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
proceed to the Records Office (East Campus, room E102) Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
to submit your registration form, and then proceed to
the Business Office (East Campus, room E103) to pay Records and Registrar, Room E102
your tuition* in full.
Monday, Tuesday,
• If you are a returning student, complete your registration Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
form and proceed to the Records Office (East Campus, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
room E102) to submit your registration, and proceed to
the Business Office (East Campus, room E103) to remit Information Technology Services
payment.* If you have not taken courses at NCC in the (Help Desk), Room E319
past two years, you must first visit the Admissions Office
Monday, Tuesday,
(East Campus, room E106) with a valid photo ID to
Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
reactivate your student status.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
5. Online (Flexible Registration): Go to https://www.online.
commnet.edu/flexibleregistration/institution/D/catalog/ Saturday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
DCATALOG. For questions related to Flexible Registration,
Continuing Education & Workforce
call (203) 857-7237.
Development, Room W102
Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Payment options: cash (in-person only), check or money order (payable to Norwalk
Community College), American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card number,
expiration date and security code from the back of the card. Please print clearly.
2 www.norwalk.eduSTEP
2 Apply for
Financial Aid
Photo ID is required at the front counter of the Financial Aid
Office when inquiring about your Financial Aid status. Please
be sure to bring your driver’s license, State ID or NCC Student
ID with you.
• Records of Untaxed Income
Payments of tax-deferred pension, retirement savings
plans, Child Support received, Veterans non-education
benefits, etc.
Parents please be advised that student information, includ- 3. Use myCommNet to track the progress of your financial
ing financial aid information, cannot be given to the parent aid application. (How to log in can be found on page 5.)
without the student present or without a signed release form. You will be able to monitor your financial aid progress and
ONLY the student can fill out a release form in the Financial view your eligibility once you have completed all financial
Aid Office in room E105. Please refer to the Family Educational aid requirements. This is done through the Banner Students
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information provided at https:// and Faculty Service tab, under the Financial Aid tab, and by
norwalk.edu/ferpa that explains confidentiality at NCC. clicking on Eligibility Requirements. (See page 5 for more
details.)
Getting Started • Your application may be selected for Verification as part
1. Create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). If you do not of a random selection process, or because of incomplete or
have an FSA ID go to https://fsaid.ed.gov to apply for one. conflicting information provided. If selected for Verifica-
The FSA ID will allow you to sign your Free Application for tion, you will receive an email from the NCC Financial
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application online. Dependent Aid Office with the steps you will need to take. It is criti-
students need to have one parent apply for an FSA ID also. cal that students complete the Verification process in order
to be eligible for Financial Aid.
TIP: You will need your FSA ID each time you file or make
corrections to your FAFSA. You must keep your FSA ID login 4. Review your Financial Aid Award. When we complete our
information in a safe place so you can easily access your FAFSA review of your financial aid application, we will notify you
application. You may want to keep your FSA ID information at your email address and direct you to view your award
with your tax documents so you will always know where it is. through myCommNet.
2. Apply for Federal, State and NCC aid by completing 5. To maintain Financial Aid eligibility, students must main-
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* at tain good academic standing and be making satisfactory aca-
https://fafsa.ed.gov. Applying for your FAFSA application demic progress. Visit www.norwalk.edu/finaid/sap-policy
is a FREE process; make sure you use the U.S. Department for more information.
of Education’s website. You will need the Norwalk School
Code, 001399. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
We are here to assist you at NK-FinAid@norwalk.edu or call us
You will need the following to complete the FAFSA applica- at (203) 857-7023.
tion online:
Coming soon: Aid Application for CT Undocumented Students
• Prior Prior Year (PPY) Income Tax Information beginning Spring 2020.
To complete your 2019-2020 FAFSA application you
must provide your 2017 tax information
Note: Use the Data Retrieval Tool. This tool allows stu-
dents and parents to access the IRS tax return information * In order to file a FAFSA, students must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United
needed to complete you FAFSA, and transfer the data States or Trust Territories; be in compliance with draft regulation requirements (Selective Ser-
directly into your FAFSA from the IRS website. vice Registration); not be in default on any previous student loan; not owe a refund to any Title
IV Higher Education Grant Program at any institution. (If you are not eligible to file a FAFSA,
• Your Permanent Resident Card (if applicable) please speak to the Financial Aid Office about other options to finance your education.)
2019-2020 Registration Guide 3STEP
3 Take the
Placement Test
You may be exempt if you have prior college English composi-
tion and math credits, or SAT or ACT scores at certain levels.
See the placement testing page on the NCC website for details.
https://norwalk.edu/placement-testing
After submitting SAT/ACT scores or completing the NCC
placement test, you will receive registration instructions.
* The Mathematics Department strongly suggests that you review your math skills
before taking the test. Practice questions are available on the Placement Testing page.
https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cptitema.pdf
All first-time students are placed into courses based on an assess-
ment of their academic readiness to take college-level courses.
Most students must take a placement test*—a computerized skills
assessment of reading comprehension, writing and mathematics
abilities. Students who have taken any ESL coursework in high
school (grades 9-12) must also take the ESL test. The results will
provide you and your NCC advisor with the information needed
to place you in courses appropriate to your educational back-
ground and ability.
To sign up for a placement test, you must first submit an
application to NCC, with a $20 fee, and receive your NCC
Banner ID number.
Testing is by appointment only, once you have received your
Banner ID number. Schedule your test at www. norwalk.edu/
placement-testing. Allow yourself plenty of time to take the test
so that you can do your best. To view your placement test results,
log into your Student Account. Click on the “Banner Self-
Service” link, the “Registration/Schedule Tab,” “Items That May
Prevent Registration,” and “Check Placement Test Recommend-
ations.” If you have taken the ESL Test, you should also receive
an email from the ESL Division.
4 www.norwalk.eduSTEP
4 Log On to Your
Student Account
Your application must be complete in order to access your student
myCommNet account. Access to new student accounts may take
up to 24 hours after Admissions has processed your application.
Your NetID is your college network user name, and it allows you
before you log in for the first time! If you ever need to reset your pass-
word, you will be prompted to choose the same security question
and give the same answer.
to log on to computers in the library and labs. Your NetID also How do I create a password that will work?
gives you entry to http://my.commnet.edu, the “portal” entry to
Your password must be at least eight characters, and must
Connecticut Community College online services: library services,
include three of the following types of characters:
online registration, academic transcripts, grades, Blackboard Learn
• an upper case letter (A to Z)
and more.
• a lower case letter (a to z)
• a number (0 to 9)
Logging On for the First Time • punctuation or symbols: ! @ # ^ & * ( ) _ + | ~ - = ` { . } [ ] : “ ; ‘ ? , /
Your log-on account, or NetID, is derived from your Banner ID.
Your password cannot contain any part of your name, your NetID,
You received your Banner ID when you were admitted. It is not the
or your Social Security Number. Here are some examples of
confirmation number (i.e. G00...) you received with your online
passwords that satisfy the above requirements:
application. The Banner ID begins with the @ symbol follow-
ing the eight numbers (for example, @01234567). Your NetID Egg2Salad #75chase RedSox05
removes the leading @ symbol, and adds the student domain (for Out2lunch Fido2006 67Mustang
example, 012345676@student.commnet.edu). You may use the kiosks located throughout the NCC campus
Your initial password is made up of the following personal to reset your password, or go to the www.commnet.edu/netid
information: website and follow these five easy steps:
• The first three characters of your birth month (with the first 1. Think of a new password (using requirements listed above)
letter capitalized) 2. Enter your NetID (your student ID without the @ sign)
• The “&” symbol 3. Enter your Birth Date and Social Security Number
• The last four digits of your Social Security Number (for 4. Provide the answer to your Security Question
example: Apr&1899). If you did not provide a social security 5. Enter the new password you created in Step 1.
number, please go to the Records Office, room E102, with a
valid photo ID to request a password. What can I do if that doesn’t work?
The password is case sensitive. You will be prompted to change
If you don’t have a Social Security Number you will not be able
your password.
to use the kiosks or the website to reset your password. Instead,
For additional information, go to www.norwalk.edu, click
bring your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or NCC ID card)
on myCommNet at the top right of the page (in the blue band),
to the I.T. Office (room E319) or the Records Office (room
then log in to myCommNet. If you don’t know your NetID, click
E102), and a staff member will help you.
on Forgot your Net ID. You will then be directed to the NetID
For any other problems you may encounter at a kiosk or on
Lookup where you can enter your personal information.
the website, bring your valid photo ID (driver’s license, pass-
Note: The first time you log in to a college computer, you will
port, or NCC ID card) to the I.T. Office (room E319) or the
be required to change your password and to set a security question.
Records Office (room E102) and a staff member will help you.
There will be a choice of questions and you will need to pick one
For further password reset options via email, go to www.
and provide an answer. You will have two minutes to type in and
commnet.edu/netid and select “Reset Forgotten Password.”
then confirm your new password. If you exceed the time limit you
will need to start over, so be prepared by thinking of a new password
2019-2020 Registration Guide 55
Register Online
STEP or In-Person
The Admissions Office must designate you as a student before ESL Students
you can register for classes. You will need to receive your Banner
Students taking English as a Second Language courses must meet
ID# (the number with the @ sign) from the Admissions Office.
with an ESL advisor prior to registering. Visit room E206
See Admissions Requirements on page 1 of this guide or visit the
for more information, or call (203) 857-6854 (credit) or (203)
Admissions Office in room E106 for more information.
857-6881(non-credit).
New First-Time Students Current Students
First-time students are required to schedule and attend a Panther
After meeting with an advisor and checking your DegreeWorks
Advising Workshop (PAW). At the workshop, students will have a
evaluation to determine the appropriate courses, current students
presentation, meet with an advisor, register for classes, and register
are strongly encouraged to register online.
for new student orientation. https://norwalk.edu/paw-workshop
For an online list of advisors, visit https://norwalk.edu/aca-
demics/advisor-directory. For instructions on how to use Degree-
Works, visit https://norwalk.edu/degreeworks/instructions.
Online Registration and Payment Information
Current students can register online if they are in good standing, • In “Select Payment Method” area select: “Electronic Check”
have declared a major, and have met pre-requisites as shown on or “Credit or Debit Card” and then “Select”
their NCC transcript. Here’s what to do: • In “Account Information” area, type in required information
• See full instructions here: https://norwalk.edu/records/ then click “Continue”
registration • Confirm your course selection and printout Payment Receipt
• Search for available courses on the web via the public Course
Search under “Academics” and write down the CRNs. Financial Aid Students
• Log on to your my.commnet.edu account and click on Financial Aid students must go to the Business Office in room
“Banner Student and Faculty Self-Service.” Select the E103 to finalize their financial aid payments.
“Registration/Schedule” tab, then “Class Registration.”
• Once on the Registration page, select the appropriate Term Online Registration Notes
(for example “Fall 2019”) and click “Submit.”
• Be sure to include a credit card payment online or pay in
• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and enter CRNs in
person at the Business Office at time of registration. (See
the boxes for the classes you wish to register for. CRNs for
Step 6 on page 8 for more payment information.)
courses can also be found by clicking in the “Class Search”
• Print out and check your class schedule on myCommNet.
box in the same location.
• The last day to register online for a full-semester (15-week)
• Click on “Submit Changes.”
class is the day before that semester begins.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen • The last day to drop a full-semester (15-week) class online with
• Click on: “Make a Payment or Enroll in a Payment Plan” 100% tuition refund is the day before that semester begins.
• Click on: “Make a Payment” • Veterans who register must immediately notify the Veterans
• Select a term: Choose term you are registering for (for Certifying Official in the Records Office, room E102.
example “Fall 2019”) • Click on the hyperlinks in the Course Search to view im-
• Click on: “Continue” portant course and textbook information.
6 www.norwalk.eduIn-Person Registration
The Records Office, room E102, normally processes course your meeting with your counselor or advisor. Transfer students
registrations during regular business hours. Please arrive no later should bring an unofficial copy of their transcripts from their
than 15 minutes before closing. See page 2, or the Records Office previous colleges.
webpage, for regular business hours. Veterans who register must immediately notify the Veterans
Current students should contact their advisor for an appoint- Certifying Official in the Records Office, room E102.
ment through the Advisor Directory. Current students may also A form of payment is required at the time of registration.
attend scheduled Walk-In Advising and Registration sessions to Early registration with a partial deposit at time of registration
meet with an advisor and register for classes. Extended registra- will reserve your classes. (See Step 6 on page 8 for more payment
tion hours are available during these times. Check online for information.)
Advising and Registration dates. Use the Registration Worksheet below to create a draft of
Bring your unofficial NCC transcript and your DegreeWorks your schedule of classes. Write in each box the CRN number,
Evaluation when you meet with your advisor or counselor. You Subject and Course Number and exact meeting time of the class.
can obtain your unofficial student transcript online at http:// If the course includes a lab, be sure to include the lab time.
my.commnet.edu. After logging on, click on the “Banner Class meeting times cannot overlap.
Student Self-Service” link. Once in the student self-service area,
click on “Student Records.” Then click on “Transcripts” followed Advisor Directory
by “Unofficial Transcript.” If you are a new student, bring your For an online list of advisors, visit https://norwalk.edu/academ-
Individual Score Report from your placement test with you to ics/advisor-directory.
Registration Worksheet
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2019-2020 Registration Guide 76
Tuition and Fees*
STEP
2019-2020 Tuition and Fees - In-State 2019-2020 Tuition and Fees - Out of State**
Credit Tuition Registration Transportation Total Credit Tuition Registration Transportation Total
Fees Fee Fees Fee
0.5 83.00 94.00 20.00 197.00 0.5 249.00 262.00 20.00 531.00
1.0 166.00 98.00 20.00 284.00 1.0 498.00 274.00 20.00 792.00
1.5 249.00 101.00 20.00 370.00 1.5 747.00 283.00 20.00 1,050.00
2.0 332.00 105.00 20.00 457.00 2.0 996.00 295.00 20.00 1,311.00
2.5 415.00 107.00 20.00 542.00 2.5 1,245.00 301.00 20.00 1,566.00
3.0 498.00 111.00 20.00 629.00 3.0 1,494.00 313.00 20.00 1,827.00
3.5 581.00 113.00 20.00 714.00 3.5 1,743.00 319.00 20.00 2,082.00
4.0 664.00 116.00 20.00 800.00 4.0 1,992.00 328.00 20.00 2,340.00
4.5 747.00 120.00 20.00 887.00 4.5 2,241.00 340.00 20.00 2,601.00
5.0 830.00 135.00 20.00 985.00 5.0 2,490.00 385.00 20.00 2,895.00
5.5 913.00 144.00 20.00 1,077.00 5.5 2,739.00 412.00 20.00 3,171.00
6.0 996.00 152.00 20.00 1,168.00 6.0 2,988.00 436.00 20.00 3,444.00
6.5 1,079.00 160.00 20.00 1,259.00 6.5 3,237.00 460.00 20.00 3,717.00
7.0 1,162.00 170.00 20.00 1,352.00 7.0 3,486.00 490.00 20.00 3,996.00
7.5 1,245.00 178.00 20.00 1,443.00 7.5 3,735.00 514.00 20.00 4,269.00
8.0 1,328.00 185.00 20.00 1,533.00 8.0 3,984.00 535.00 20.00 4,539.00
8.5 1,411.00 195.00 20.00 1,626.00 8.5 4,233.00 565.00 20.00 4,818.00
9.0 1,494.00 204.00 20.00 1,718.00 9.0 4,482.00 592.00 20.00 5,094.00
9.5 1,577.00 213.00 20.00 1,810.00 9.5 4,731.00 619.00 20.00 5,370.00
10.0 1,660.00 219.00 20.00 1,899.00 10 4,980.00 637.00 20.00 5,637.00
10.5 1,743.00 229.00 20.00 1,992.00 10.5 5,229.00 667.00 20.00 5,916.00
11.0 1,826.00 237.00 20.00 2,083.00 11.0 5,478.00 691.00 20.00 6,189.00
11.5 1,909.00 247.00 20.00 2,176.00 11.5 5,727.00 721.00 20.00 6,468.00
12.0+ 1,992.00 261.00 20.00 2,273.00 12.0+ 5,976.00 753.00 20.00 6,749.00
Annual 3,984.00 522.00 40.00 4,546.00 Annual 11,952.00 1,506.00 40.00 13,498.00
Full-time Full-time
* Tuition and Fees are subject to change. All students are required to pay their
Registration Fees at the time of registration.
** For FY 19 and FY 20 extending the in-state tuition and fees for neighboring
States (Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York) at the following Community
Colleges: Asnuntuck, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Norwalk, Northwestern,
Housatonic and Naugatuck Valley-Danbury Campus.
8 www.norwalk.eduFall 2019 Mandatory Usage Fees Tuition Waivers
Material Fee: $51 (per course; $102 max per term) Connecticut Senior Citizens 62 and older pay no tuition or
Clinical Program Fee - Level 1: $487 (per semester) fees, with the exception of clinical, material and supplemental,
Clinical Program Fee - Level 2: $359 (per semester) for General Fund courses on a space available basis to be deter-
mined by Senior Registration Day (check date/time online at
Advanced Manufacturing Lab Fe: $120
https://norwalk.edu/academics/calendar). Proof of age must be
Supplemental Course Fee - Level 1: $102.50 ($410 max per term) shown and a Waiver of Tuition and Fees Form completed in the
Supplemental Course Fee - Level 2: $205 ($410 max per term) Business Office to finalize the senior registration process.
Payment options: cash (in-person only), check or money order (payable to Norwalk A senior citizen may register early by paying for the course;
Community College), American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover card number, however, paying for the course negates the senior waiver for that
expiration date and security code from the back of the card. Please print clearly. course. No refund will be issued if the course is dropped, then
There will be a $25 charge for returned checks.
re-added on senior registration day.
Excess Credits Tuition Charge
An additional flat tuition of $100 per semester shall apply when
total registered credits exceed 17 for the semester.
Partial Payments
Students may reserve their classes by paying the registration fees
only, during Early Registration. Registration fees serve as a deposit
and are non-refundable. All non-credit courses must be paid in
full at time of registration. For more information, contact the
Business Office, room E103 at (203) 857-7046, or visit https://
norwalk.edu/business for more information and due dates.
Tuition Payment Plan
Students who enroll for three credits or more may request a
tuition payment plan. Please visit the Business Office in room
E103 for complete information.
Tuition Refund Policy (for Credit Courses)
If a student decides to withdraw after registering for courses, he
or she must give written Notice of Withdrawal to the Records
Office in order to receive a refund in accordance with the
following schedule (check online for specific dates):
• Final date to receive 100% tuition refund is the day prior to
beginning of semester.
• Final date to drop via web with 100% tuition refund is the
day prior to beginning of semester.
• Final date to receive a 50% tuition refund is determined by
college policy according to the number of weeks in the term.
The 50% tuition refund is through the 14th calendar day
of the full Fall or Spring semester and is pro-rated provid-
ing for shorter refund periods for shorter Fall and Spring
terms. Please refer to the college calendar on the NCC
website for the exact refund dates for each term. https://nor-
walk.edu/academics/calendar
Application and registration fees are always non-refundable.
2019-2020 Registration Guide 9Course Listings, Prerequisites and
Requirements
Course Listings
For a complete listing of all available courses, please go to the
NCC website at www.norwalk.edu and click on the “Academics”
tab, then “Course Search.” You will then be on the Connecticut
Community College Course Search page where you will be able to
access real-time information regarding course availability.
Course Prerequisites
Many college courses have prerequisites that indicate the prior
knowledge and skills students need to succeed in the course.
It is the responsibility of the student to meet these course
prerequisites before enrolling.
To determine if prerequisites are required for the course you
wish to take, go to the NCC website at www.norwalk.edu and
click on the “Academics” tab, then “Course Descriptions.”
If you have fulfilled the prerequisite at NCC, you can
proceed to online registration. If you have taken the prerequisite
at a different college that has not been added to your NCC Email the director or chair of the department for the course
transcript, you will need to request an override to be entered you want to take (see back cover). In the email indicate:
on your behalf in order to register for the course. • Your name
• Your Banner ID
• The semester for which you wish to register
• The course CRN
• The course number and section (example: ACC D113-02)
• The reason why you are requesting the override; attach an
unofficial transcript with the prerequisite listed.
You will receive a reply email within three business days. If the
override has been approved, you will be able to register online.
English Requirements
Students are required to enroll in an appropriate English
course after completing nine credits unless they can demonstrate
proficiency in written English. If you fail or withdraw from
a required English course, it must be repeated in your next
semester of enrollment.
10 www.norwalk.eduOnline, Online/Campus Hybrid and
Computer Courses
Students taking online or online/campus hybrid courses for Online/Campus Hybrid Courses
the first time should plan to attend a scheduled orientation on
These classes can have any number of formats. But, they are all
campus. For information regarding online/hybrid orientation
taught partially in a campus classroom at a required time and
dates and times, please contact Lois Aime at laime@norwalk.
partially online using Blackboard. You may be required to meet
edu or (203) 857-7288.
on campus as much as once a week or as little as three times a
semester. This will vary with each course, so be sure to check the
Technical Requirements schedule carefully and verify this with your professor on the first
In order to take an online or online/campus hybrid course, you day of class when taking a hybrid course.
must have access to a computer with Internet access that meets Hybrid courses allow you the flexibility of working in an
the following requirements: online environment while still meeting with your instructor and
• Windows: XP/8/10, if using Internet Explorer 10 or 11, classmates in a classroom. You continue to have the support that
Firefox 31+ or higher, or Google Chrome 36+ or higher you receive in a classroom environment, but you do not have
• Mac Operating System: OS 10.8.x, or 10.9.x Firefox 3.x to spend as much time on campus. For those of you who are
or higher or Chrome OS working or have family obligations, or perhaps both, this form of
Additional Notes: All browsers require JavaScript, Java, Popups, class structure offers you the flexibility you need to go to school
Cookies to be enabled and Flash to be enabled. Microsoft Edge while meeting those obligations.
will NOT work with myCommNet or Blackboard. For Windows For more information on taking online or online/campus
10 with Microsoft Edge, you must install Internet Explorer 11. hybrid courses at NCC, go to http://www.norwalk.edu/
distance-learning. This site lists system requirements, various
fixes for technical difficulties, has links to add-ins you might need
Online Courses
to download and other pertinent information.
All communications, assignments, tests, etc. take place on the
Internet using a course management system called Blackboard, Computer Courses
at a time and place that is convenient for you. You DO NOT
have to attend “class” at a specific time on campus. You DO Students enrolling in a computer course should check the course
need to have strong time management and organizational skills. description for equipment and system requirements and restrictions.
Online classes are not easier—just more convenient.
2019-2020 Registration Guide 11Major Codes: Degree & Certificate Programs
Please use the appropriate code below to designate your choice of major on preceding page of this application.
Use Major Code: DZ99 if you are not pursuing a degree or certificate at this time. Use Major Code: DA01 if you are in the High School Partnership program.
Associate Degree Programs
Major Major Code Major Major Code
Allied Health Computer Science
Medical Office Management - Administrative* DA10 Computer Science DA12
Medical Office Management - Clinical* DA11 Web Development DA16
Nursing* DF30
Education & Social Science
Physical Therapist Assistant* DB94
Criminal Justice DB06
Respiratory Care* DB77
Early Childhood Education - Career DB11
Art, Architecture & Design Early Childhood Education - Transfer DB12
Architectural Engineering Technology DA22 Exercise Science DB93
Construction Technology DA98 Human Services - Career DB35
Design for the Web DA02 Human Services - Transfer DB36
Fine Arts DB42
Engineering
Graphic Design DA45
Engineering Science DB14
Interior Design DA05
Technological Studies DF11
Studio Art DB40
General Studies DB31
Business
Accounting - Career DA07 Honors Program* DB33
Accounting - Transfer DA09
Hospitality Management
Business Administration DA67
Culinary Arts Option DA60
Finance DA13
Hotel Option DA58
Management DA15
Restaurant Option DA59
Marketing DA14
Legal Assistant* DB53 Liberal Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts Transfer DB54
Communication Arts
Mathematics & Science DB46
Journalism DB89
Psychology DB00
Media Studies DB91
Teaching Career Pathway DB10
Film & Television Production DB90
Veterinary Technology DA06
Certificate Programs
Major Major Code Major Major Code
Allied Health Computer Science
Health Careers Pathways** DK55 Networking DK05
Medical Assistant* DJ70 Relational Database DK02
Medical Office Specialist DJ09 Smartphone App Development DJ06
Web Developer DK06
Art, Architecture & Design
Graphic Design# DJ83 Early Childhood Education
Administrative Option DJ50
Business
Education Option DJ89
Accounting # DJ05
Infant/Toddler DJ79
Culinary Arts DJ77
Legal Assistant* # DJ88 Engneering DJ81
Computer Aided Design DJ23
Communication Arts
Digital Journalism DJ07 English as a Second Language DJ81
Film & Television Production DJ08
* Selective Admissions Program with limited enrollment. Consult the college catalog for specific admission requirements and deadlines.
** Can only be added as a second major; first major must be General Studies. # Open only to students who have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
12 www.norwalk.eduMajor Codes: Pathway Transfer Degree Programs
CSCU Transfer Tickets Business, Chemistry, Commu-
nication, Criminology, Early
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)
Childhood Teacher Credential,
system has developed Transfer Tickets to provide pathways to
English, French, German,
a four-year degree. Transfer Tickets are degree programs for
History, Italian, Mathematics,
Connecticut community college students that easily transfer to
Physics, Political Science,
Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College.
Psychology, Sociology, Social
Upon graduation from NCC, students are guaranteed
Work and Spanish.
full junior status at a four-year instituion that is part of the
To learn more about
CSCU system. They can complete a bachelor’s degree in their
CSCU’s Transfer Tickets, visit
major with the assurance they will not lose any credits or be
www.ct.edu/transfer. An interactive guidance system will
required to take any extra credits. (Select programs may have
walk you through the program.
additional admission requirements.)
To register for a specific Pathway Transfer degree program,
Students choose a transfer degree program just as they
please use the Banner Program Codes listed below. Students
would a major field for an associate degree, but take only the
should contact their advisor for information regarding transfer
courses that apply to both the major’s associate degree and
credits in specific programs.
its bachelor’s degree.
www.ct.edu/transfer
Transfer Tickets are currently available in the following
majors, and new ones will be added each year: Art, Biology,
Pathway Transfer Degree Programs*
Degree Major Code
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Art Studies DG21
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Biology Studies DG01
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Business Studies (Finance, Management and Marketing) DG12
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Chemistry Studies DG02
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Communication Studies DG03
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Criminology Studies DG04
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Early Childhood TC Studies DG14
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: English Studies DG05
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Exercise Science Studies DG15
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: French Studies DG16
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: German Studies DG17
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: History Studies DG06
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Italian Studies DG18
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Mathematics Studies DG07
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Physics Studies DG19
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Political Science Studies DG08
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Psychology Studies DG09
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Social Work Studies DG10
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Sociology Studies DG11
CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Spanish Studies DG20
*For information on additional programs, visit http://www.ct.edu/transfer/ticket#major
2019-2020 Registration Guide 13Academic Calendar 2018-2019
Fall 2018 Semester
July September
July 11 Open Advising: 2 - 5 p.m. September 3 LABOR DAY - College closed
July 17 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. September 10 Last day for 50% tuition refund in-person
(by 5 p.m.)
July 25 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m.
July 31 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
October
August October 1 Last day to change to audit
October 8 COLUMBUS DAY - College open; classes held
August 1 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m.
October 16 Reading Day - College open; no classes
Registration begins for Fall 2018
Non-Credit classes October 21 Mid-term grades due online
August 6 Fall tuition balance due October 22-25 Advising Week for Spring 2019
by appointment
August 7 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m.
August 8 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
November
August 14 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
November 1 Registration begins for Winter 2018 and
August 15 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m.
Spring 2019 Credit classes
August 21 New Student Orientation: 4 p.m.
November 2 Application deadline for December
Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. graduation
August 22 New Student Orientation: 12:30 p.m. November 12 VETERAN’S DAY - College open; classes held
August 23 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m. November 19 Last day to withdraw in-person (by 5 p.m.)
New Student Orientation: 9:30 a.m. November 21-25 THANKSGIVING RECESS - No classes
August 27 Open Advising: 4 - 7 p.m. November 22 THANKSGIVING DAY - College closed
Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund
in-person (by 7 p.m.) December
Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund
December 3 Registration begins for Spring 2019
online (by midnight)
Non-Credit classes
August 28 Classes begin for Fall 2018
December 10 Last day of classes
Add/Drop Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3 - 6 p.m.
December 11-17 Final exams week
(see Policy for Adding Courses below)
December 20 Final grades due online (by 12 noon)
August 29 Add/Drop Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3 - 6 p.m.
(see Policy for Adding Courses below) December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY - College closed
August 30 Senior Citizen Registration: 9 - 11 a.m. December 28 Final Fall grades available for viewing at
myCommNet
14 www.norwalk.eduSpring 2019 Semester
January April
January 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY - College closed April 1 Registration begins for Summer 2019 and
Fall 2019 - Credit
January 2 Tuition balance due
Registration begins for Summer 2019 -
Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Non-Credit
January 3 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m.
April 5 Application deadline for graduation
January 8 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
April 19-21 GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER SUNDAY -
January 9 Open Advising: 3 - 6 p.m. College closed
January 10 Open Advising: 2 - 5 p.m. April 22 Last day to withdraw in-person (by 5 p.m.)
January 15 Open Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 16 Open Advising: 2 - 5 p.m. May
January 21 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY - College closed May 9 Reading Day - College open; no classes
January 22 Open Advising: 1 - 4 p.m. May 12 Last day of classes
January 23 Open Advising: 4 - 7 p.m.
May 13-9 Final exams week
Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund
May 21 Commencement
in-person (by 7 p.m.) and online (by midnight)
May 22 Final grades due online (by 12 noon)
January 24 Classes begin for Spring 2019
May 27 MEMORIAL DAY - College closed
Add/Drop Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
3 to 6 p.m. (see Policy for Adding Courses below) May 29 Final Spring grades available for viewing
at myCommNet
January 28 Add/Drop Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
3 to 6 p.m. (see Policy for Adding Courses below)
Senior Citizen Registration: 9 - 11 a.m.
Note: Calendar subject to change based on College needs and
February priorities. Check online at www.norwalk.edu for the most up-to-date
Academic Calendars.
February 6 Last day for 50% tuition refund in-person
(by 5 p.m.)
Policy for Adding Courses
February 15-18 LINCOLN’S AND WASHINGTON’S
BIRTHDAYS - College Closed A student may enroll in a 2 and 3 day a week/14-week course if the
class has not met more than twice.
February 25 Last day to change to audit
A student may enroll in a 1 day a week/14-week course if the class has
not met more than once.
March
A student may enroll in an abbreviated session course if the class has
March 11-17 Spring Recess - No classes not met more than once.
A student may enroll in an on-line or hybrid course no later than seven
March 24 Mid-term grades due online
days after the first day of a 14-week semester and no more than two days
March 25-28 Advising Week for Fall 2019, by appointment after the first day of an abbreviated semester’s courses have begun.
2019-2020 Registration Guide 15Continuing Education and Workforce
Development (Non-Credit)
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development • Patient Care Technician Certificate
Division of Norwalk Community College offers affordable • Pharmacy Technician Training*
non-credit courses and certificate programs. The courses are • Physical Therapy Aide Certificate
ideal for motivated individuals seeking to upgrade or learn • Veterinary Assistant Certificate
new job skills. The Division also offers English as a Second
Language (ESL) courses, a wide variety of personal enrichment Business
courses for adults, College for Kids courses for youth (grades • Entrepreneurs Institute
1-8) and courses for high school students. For further informa- • Legal Secretary Certificate
tion regarding non-credit course offerings, please visit us • National Bookkeeping Certificate
online at www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd or call (203) 857-7080. • Networking
• Nonprofit Management Certificate
Healthcare • Real Estate Licensing
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)* • Retail Customer Sales & Service
• Dental Assistant Certificate* • Small Business Management
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Certificate • Travel Careers
• Group Exercise Instructor Certificate
• Homemaker Companion Information Technology
• Medical Billing and Reimbursement Specialist Certificate • A+ Computer Repair Certification Preparation
• Home Health Aide • CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Phlebotomy Technician Specialist Certificate* • Computer Graphics Certificate
• Computer Programming Certificate
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Preparation
• Microsoft Technology Associate
• Web Design Certificate
• Web Mastering Certificate
Public Safety
• Connecticut State Security Officer Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
*Possible funding available for eligible students: CT Works
funding is available to qualified individuals who are un/under-
employed through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA). For more information, visit www.ct.gov/dol
or contact CT Works to inquire about eligibility. Stamford:
(203) 353-1702, Bridgeport: (203) 353-5129.
Certificates are subject to change.
16 www.norwalk.eduNCC Student Email and Online Services
The latest version of the full Office 365 productivity suite, • OneDrive for Business: Store, sync, and share your files
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote is now avail- online. As part of Office 365, OneDrive for Business provides
able for offline and online use to best prepare you for class. All 1TB of online storage, lets you update and share your files
Connecticut Community College students now have access to: from anywhere, and work collaboratively on Office docu-
• Office 365 Email: Email account with 25 GB (gigabytes) of ments with others at the same time.
storage, calendaring, contact info, to-do lists, etc. All college-based communications will be sent to your Office 365
• Office 365 ProPlus: The Office suite including Word, Excel, account email address. You can access Office 365 by logging in
PowerPoint and OneNote which you can install on up to directly on the Microsoft Online Portal (see instructions below).
five devices including Macs, PCs, and tablets with Android, Office 365 can also be accessed within my.commnet.edu (view
Windows, and even iPads and iPhones. tutorial at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQxcuYjxQh8
&index=2&list=PLmAFsK4a4rSYc6Y086e9IYEJiG4nIGk3g).
• Skype for Business: Instant messaging, online audio and
video calls and meetings, screen sharing, and integration with
Office apps such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Here’s how to log in to Office 365:
1. Connect to http://portal.microsoftonline.com
This step will redirect you to
https://login.microsoftonline.com.
DO NOT try to shortcut the process by entering the
URL for this login landing page directly; it will not work.
2. Enter your CCC NETID username
(e.g., 98765432@student.commnet.edu).
Before pressing ENTER or clicking on SIGN IN,
make sure that, on a shared or public computer
(ex. kiosk), the checkboxes “Remember me” and/or
“Keep me signed in” are NOT CHECKED.
3. When you click on the Password field, another text box
appears. Log in.
4. Click the link. Depending on a combination of browser
settings and whether or not you are logged on to your
college’s desktop, a new pop-up window may come up
asking you for your credentials. If so, enter your CCC
NETID username and password. Click OK.
5. You should now be logged in to Office 365. Your
Office 365 Display Name will be visible in the upper right-
hand corner (e.g., the below student’s display name is
Office365-Test, Student).
Need help? Call the Help Desk at (203) 857-6800, email helpdesk@norwalk.edu, or visit www.ctregents.org/365.Norwalk Community College
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854-1655
(203) 857-7000
www.norwalk.edu
Important Contact Information
Department Chairs
Main Number..........................................................(203) 857-7000
John Alvord
Admissions Main Number..................................(203) 857-7060 Art, Architecture and Design........... (203) 857-6890 jalvord@norwalk.edu
Bookstore.................................................................(203) 857-7239 Michele Barber
Science........................................... (203) 857-7275 mbarber@norwalk.edu
Business Office.......................................................(203) 857-7046 Tanisha Tyson
Center for Career Development.......................(203) 857-6947 Nursing.......................................... (203) 857-0756 ttyson@norwalk.edu
Tom Duffy
Center for Information Technology................(203) 857-6836
Computer Science........................... (203) 857-6892 tduffy@norwalk.edu
Child Development Laboratory School.........(203) 857-7116 Elizabeth Glatt
Continuing Education and Workforce Mathematics.................................. (203) 857-7292 eglatt@norwalk.edu
Development (Non-Credit)................................(203) 857-7080 Steven Glazer
Social/Behavioral Sciences............... (203) 857-3326 sglazer@norwalk.edu
Counseling Center................................................(203) 857-7033
Edward Grippe
Financial Aid............................................................(203) 857-7023 Humanities.................................... (203) 857-7170 egrippe@norwalk.edu
High School Partnership.....................................(203) 857-7090 Forrest Helvie
Academic Enrichment and
International Student Office..............................(203) 857-7289 First-Year Experience Division......... (203) 857-3301 fhelvie@norwalk.edu
Institutional Equity & Diversity Programs.....(203) 857-7311 Tom Jackson
Business.......................................... (203) 857-7152 tjackson@norwalk.edu
Library.......................................................................(203) 857-7200
Hannah Moeckel-Rieke
Placement Testing.................................................(203) 857-7070 English as a Second Language......... (203) 857-7335 hmoeckel-rieke@norwalk.edu
Records Office (Credit).........................................(203) 857-7035 Bill O’Connell
(Non-Credit).........................................(203) 857-7237 English........................................... (203) 857-7368 woconnell@norwalk.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities...........(203) 857-7192
Division Director
Servicios Para Los Estudiantes Hispanos......(203) 857-7015
Angela Chlebowski
Student Activities..................................................(203) 857-7251 Nursing/Allied Health..................... (203) 857-7154 achlebowski@norwalk.edu
Student Employment Center............................(203) 857-7032
Deans
Student Success Center......................................(203) 857-7234 Michael Butcaris
Student Support Services Program................(203) 857-7107 Interim Dean of Academic Affairs... (203) 857-7325 mbutcaris@norwalk.edu
Kellie Byrd Danso
Tutoring Services Center....................................(203) 857-7205
Dean of Students............................ (203) 857-6887 kdanso@norwalk.edu
Veterans’ Information...........................................(203) 857-7006 Kristina Testa-Buzzee
Wellness Center......................................................(203) 857-7193 Associate Dean of Continuing Education and
Workforce Development................... (203) 857-7220 ktesta-buzzee@norwalk.edu
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