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2020-2021 Registration Guide

Norwalk Community College

Welcome to NCC! Norwalk Community College (NCC) offers approximately 40 Associate Degree programs designed to help you succeed in today’s job market. You can use your associate degree as a career credential or continue on for a four-year degree. In fact, many of our graduates do transfer to four-year colleges in their junior year, greatly reducing the overall cost of their college education. NCC also offers 20 Certificate programs, each designed to help you obtain specific skills, earn an important academic credential, or pursue an interest in greater depth.

Six Steps to Start!

Step 1: Apply to NCC ............................................................................. 1

Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid ........................................................... 3

Step 3: Take the Placement Test ........................................................ 4

Step 4: Log On to Your Student Account ....................................... 5

Step 5: Register Online or In-Person ................................................ 6

Step 6: Tuition and Fees ....................................................................... 8

Course Listings, Prerequisites and Requirements ..................... 10

Online, Online/Campus Hybrid and Computer Courses ......... 11

Major Codes: Degree and Certificate Programs ......................... 12

Major Codes: Transfer Pathway Degree Programs ..................... 13

Continuing Education and Workforce Development (Non-Credit) ..................................................................16

NCC Student Email and Online Services ...................................... 17

Important Contact Information ..................................... Back Cover

Table of Contents

Norwalk Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or genetic information in its programs and activities. In addition, the College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of veteran status or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Associate Director of Human Resources Louisa Jones at (203) 857-7301 or [email protected]; or Coordinator of Student AccessAbility Services Fran Apfel at (203) 857-7192 or [email protected].

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1Apply to NCC

All Credit Students1. 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 Application Package. https://norwalk.edu/admissions/apply

2. Submit supporting documents.

• Proof of high school completion: Provide official high school transcripts or diploma, or GED with date of

graduation.• Immunization Records: Provide proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella if born after 12/31/56 and Varicella (chicken pox) if born after 12/31/79. You may not declare a major, register as a full-time student (12 credits or more) or receive

Financial Aid without immunization compliance. https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ProofofImmunization.pdf

• College Transcripts: If you have attended another college/ university and are seeking transfer credits, submit official transcripts in a sealed envelope. An unofficial copy is needed in order to meet with an advisor for class selection and to be waived from the placement test.

• SAT/ACT Scores (if applicable): Submit SAT/ACT scores in order to be waived from the placement test. Please visit Placement Testing page on our website for exemptions.

3. Check your email for your Banner ID. Your Banner ID is an eight digit number (for example, @01234567) that is used to identify you within the college systems. It is not the con-firmation number (i.e. G00…) you received with your online 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 more. (See page 5 for full instructions on accessing your account with your NetID.)

If you have questions about your application, contact Admissions at (203) 857-7068.

Additional InformationPAW Sessions for First Time StudentsStudents entering college for the first time are required to attend a Panther Advising Workshop (PAW) prior to registering for their first semester at NCC. The workshop will include an informative presentation, an advisor meeting, training to use the NCC online system (myCommNet), and registration for classes. Before attending, you must have completed your placement test (see page 4) or provided proof of exemption, and submitted your immunization records. To register for a workshop, go to https://norwalk.edu/paw-workshop. Workshops are held on the East Campus and last approximately 2½ hours each. English as a Second Language (ESL) students are advised to contact the ESL Department in Room E206, (203) 857-7093, to sign up for an ESL PAW session specifically designed for non-native speakers. If you are testing into ESL, please choose this type of PAW session, as your placement scores and advising needs are slightly different. Transfer Students

• Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges if you will be pursuing a degree or certificate. Complete the Transcript Request Form online. https://norwalk.edu/records/transcript-requests

• To have credits transferred to your NCC records, you must also submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to the Counseling Center, E104. https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/OfficialTranscriptEvalu-ationForm.pdf

Readmit Students• NCC students who have not taken credit classes within

the last two years must submit either an online or paper Readmit Application to the Admissions Office. There is no fee. https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/

application.pdf?ver=2018• The Fresh Start Option gives the readmitting student

who had a GPA below 2.0 the opportunity to start again without the burden of a poor academic history. Contact the Records Office for information. https://norwalk.edu/admissions/fresh-start

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myPATHNorwalk Community College provides “myPATH,” a grounding framework for a student’s journey here. It supports you to grow, persist, graduate and achieve your goals. It is called “my” PATH because NCC seeks to provide students with the resources necessary to support your unique path to your dreams and aspirations. Students are encouraged to become the “owners of their own vision and agents for their own success.” The PATH acronym stands for:

(P) PLAN AHEAD for academic, career, and financial suc-cess. Students connect with advisors, explore major and career interests, evaluate transfer opportunities, and learn about financial options. (A) ACCESS RESOURCES to strengthen academic and leadership skills. Students learn with their peers, join student clubs, connect to campus services, and are called to be active in their education. (T) THINK CRITICALLY about your community at NCC and beyond. NCC asks students to reflect on their experi-ences, connect with people from different backgrounds, build their support network, and always consider the source of your information. (H) HEAD OUT confidently on your path to success. As you work toward your goals, we want you to commit to your own success, create your future, inspire others to make a difference and stay connected.

For more information on ways to get onto your path and suc-ceed on your path, visit https://norwalk.edu/current-students. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Admissions, Room E106

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Financial Aid, Room E105



Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Business Office, Room E103

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Records and Registrar, Room E102



Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Information Technology Services (Help Desk), Room E319

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.


Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Room W102

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.


NCC Office Hours

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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. Parents please be advised that student information, includ-ing financial aid information, cannot be given to the parent without the student present or without a signed release form. ONLY the student can fill out a release form in the Financial Aid Office in room E105. Please refer to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information provided at https://norwalk.edu/ferpa that explains confidentiality at NCC.

Getting Started1. Create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). If you do not

have an FSA ID go to https://studentaid.gov to apply for one. The FSA ID will allow you to sign your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application online. Dependent students need to have one parent apply for an FSA ID also.

TIP: You will need your FSA ID each time you file or make corrections to your FAFSA. You must keep your FSA ID login information in a safe place so you can easily access your FAFSA application. You may want to keep your FSA ID information with your tax documents so you will always know where it is.

2. Apply for Federal, State and NCC aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* at https://studentaid.gov. Applying for your FAFSA application is a FREE process; make sure you use the U.S. Department of Education’s website. You will need the Norwalk School Code, 001399.You will need the following to complete the FAFSA applica-tion online:• Income Tax Information To complete your 2020-2021 FAFSA application you

must provide your 2018 tax information Note: Use the Data Retrieval Tool. This tool allows stu-

dents and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete you FAFSA, and transfer the data directly into your FAFSA from the IRS website.

• Your Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)

• Records of Untaxed Income Payments of tax-deferred pension, retirement savings

plans, Child Support received, Veterans non-education benefits, etc.

3. Use myCommNet to track the progress of your financial aid application. (How to log in can be found on page 5.) You will be able to monitor your financial aid progress and view your eligibility once you have completed all financial aid requirements. This is done through the Banner Students and Faculty Service tab, under the Financial Aid tab, and by clicking on Eligibility Requirements. (See page 5 for more details.)• Your application may be selected for Verification as part

of a random selection process, or because of incomplete or conflicting information provided. If selected for Verifica-tion, you will receive an email from the NCC Financial Aid Office with the steps you will need to take. It is criti-cal that students complete the Verification process in order to be eligible for Financial Aid.

4. Review your Financial Aid Award. When we complete our review of your financial aid application, we will notify you at your email address and direct you to view your award through myCommNet.

5. To maintain Financial Aid eligibility, students must main-tain good academic standing and be making satisfactory aca-demic progress. Visit www.norwalk.edu/finaid/sap-policy for more information.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions. We are here to assist you at [email protected] or call us at (203) 857-7023.The 2020-2021 Aid Application for CT Undocumented Students (AACTUS) is here. Do not miss out!

2 Apply for Financial AidSTEP

* In order to file a FAFSA, students must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Trust Territories; be in compliance with draft regulation requirements (Selective Ser-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, please speak to the Financial Aid Office about other options to finance your education.)

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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 and receive your permanent NCC Banner ID number. Testing is by appointment only, once you have received your permanent 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 Recommendations.” If you have taken the ESL Test, you

should also receive an email with your course placement directly from the ESL Division. 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

3 Take the Placement TestSTEP

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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 to log on to computers in the library and labs. Your NetID also gives you entry to http://my.commnet.edu, the “portal” entry to Connecticut Community College online services: library services, online registration, academic transcripts, grades, Blackboard Learn and more.

Logging On for the First TimeYour log-on account, or NetID, is derived from your Banner ID. You received your Banner ID when you were admitted. It is not the confirmation number (i.e. G00...) you received with your online application. The Banner ID begins with the @ symbol following the eight numbers (for example, @01234567). Your NetID removes the leading @ symbol, and adds the student domain (for example, [email protected]). Your initial password is made up of the following personal information:

• The first three characters of your birth month (with the first letter capitalized)

• The “&” symbol• The last four digits of your Social Security Number (for

example: Apr&1899). If you did not provide a social secu-rity number, please go to the Records Office, room E102, with a valid photo ID to request a password.

The password is case sensitive. You will be prompted to change your password. For additional information, go to www.norwalk.edu, click on myCommNet at the top right of the page (in the blue band), then log in to myCommNet. If you don’t know your NetID, click on Forgot your Net ID. You will then be directed to the NetID Lookup where you can enter your personal information. Note: The first time you log in to a college computer, you will be required to change your password and to set a security question. There will be a choice of questions and you will need to pick one and provide an answer. You will have two minutes to type in and 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 before you log in for the first time! If you ever need to reset your password, you will be prompted to choose the same security question and give the same answer.

How do I create a password that will work?Your password must be at least eight characters, and must include three of the following types of characters:

• an upper case letter (A to Z) • a lower case letter (a to z) • a number (0 to 9) • punctuation or symbols: ! @ # ^ & * ( ) _ + | ~ - = ̀ { . } [ ] : “ ; ‘ ? , /

Your password cannot contain any part of your name, your NetID, or your Social Security Number. Here are some examples of passwords that satisfy the above requirements: Egg2Salad #75chase RedSox05 Out2lunch Fido2006 67MustangYou may use the kiosks located throughout the NCC campus to reset your password, or go to the www.commnet.edu/netid website and follow these five easy steps: 1. Think of a new password (using requirements listed above) 2. Enter your NetID (your student ID without the @ sign) 3. Enter your Birth Date and Social Security Number 4. Provide the answer to your Security Question 5. Enter the new password you created in Step 1.

What can I do if that doesn’t work?If you don’t have a Social Security Number you will not be able to use the kiosks or the website to reset your password. Instead, bring your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or NCC ID card) to the I.T. Office (room E319) or the Records Office (room E102), and a staff member will help you. For any other problems you may encounter at a kiosk or on the website, bring your valid photo ID (driver’s license, pass-port, or NCC ID card) to the I.T. Office (room E319) or the Records Office (room E102) and a staff member will help you. For further password reset options via email, go to www. commnet.edu/netid and select “Reset Forgotten Password.”

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5 Register Online or In-Person

The Admissions Office must designate you as a student before you can register for classes. You will need to receive your Banner ID# (the number with the @ sign) from the Admissions Office. See Admissions Requirements on page 1 of this guide or visit the Admissions Office in room E106 for more information.

New First-Time StudentsFirst-time students are required to schedule and attend a Panther Advising Workshop (PAW). At the workshop, students will have a presentation, meet with an advisor, register for classes, and register for new student orientation. https://norwalk.edu/paw-workshop

ESL StudentsStudents taking English as a Second Language courses must meet with an ESL advisor prior to registering. Visit room E206 for more information, or call (203) 857-6854 (credit) or (203) 857-6881(non-credit).

Current StudentsAfter meeting with an advisor and checking your DegreeWorks evaluation to determine the appropriate courses, current students are strongly encouraged to register online. 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.

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Online Registration and Payment Information

Current students can register online if they are in good standing, have declared a major, and have met pre-requisites as shown on their NCC transcript. Here’s what to do:

• See full instructions here: https://norwalk.edu/records/registration

• Search for available courses on the web via the public Course Search under “Academics” and write down the CRNs.

• Log on to your my.commnet.edu account and click on “Banner Student and Faculty Self-Service.” Select the “Registration/Schedule” tab, then “Class Registration.”

• Once on the Registration page, select the appropriate Term (for example “Fall 2020”) and click “Submit.”

• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and enter CRNs in the boxes for the classes you wish to register for. CRNs for courses can also be found by clicking in the “Class Search” box in the same location.

• Click on “Submit Changes.”• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen• Click on: “Make a Payment or Enroll in a Payment Plan” • Click on: “Make a Payment”• Select a term: Choose term you are registering for (for

example “Fall 2020”)• Click on: “Continue”

• In “Select Payment Method” area select: “Electronic Check” or “Credit or Debit Card” and then “Select”

• In “Account Information” area, type in required information then click “Continue”

• Confirm your course selection and printout Payment Receipt

Financial Aid StudentsFinancial Aid students must go to the Business Office in room E103 to finalize their financial aid payments.

Online Registration Notes• Be sure to include a credit card payment online or pay in

person at the Business Office at time of registration. (See Step 6 on page 8 for more payment information.)

• Print out and check your class schedule on myCommNet.• The last day to register online for a full-semester (15-week)

class is the day before that semester begins.• The last day to drop a full-semester (15-week) class online with

100% tuition refund is the day before that semester begins.• Veterans who register must immediately notify the Veterans

Certifying Official in the Records Office, room E102.• Click on the hyperlinks in the Course Search to view im-

portant course and textbook information.


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Registration Worksheet

The Records Office, room E102, normally processes course registrations during regular business hours. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before closing. See page 2, or the Records Office webpage, for regular business hours. Current students should contact their advisor for an appoint-ment through the Advisor Directory. Current students may also attend scheduled Walk-In Advising and Registration sessions to meet with an advisor and register for classes. Extended registra-tion hours are available during these times. Check online for Advising and Registration dates. Bring your unofficial NCC transcript and your DegreeWorks Evaluation when you meet with your advisor or counselor. You can obtain your unofficial student transcript online at http://my.commnet.edu. After logging on, click on the “Banner Student Self-Service” link. Once in the student self-service area, click on “Student Records.” Then click on “Transcripts” followed by “Unofficial Transcript.” If you are a new student, bring your Individual Score Report from your placement test with you to

your meeting with your counselor or advisor. Transfer students should bring an unofficial copy of their transcripts from their previous colleges. Veterans who register must immediately notify the Veterans Certifying Official in the Records Office, room E102. A form of payment is required at the time of registration.Early registration with a partial deposit at time of registration will reserve your classes. (See Step 6 on page 8 for more payment information.) Use the Registration Worksheet below to create a draft of your schedule of classes. Write in each box the CRN number, Subject and Course Number and exact meeting time of the class. If the course includes a lab, be sure to include the lab time. Class meeting times cannot overlap.

Advisor DirectoryFor an online list of advisors, visit https://norwalk.edu/academ-ics/advisor-directory.

In-Person Registration

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* Tuition and Fees are subject to change. All students are required to pay their Registration Fees at the time of registration.

** For FY 20 and FY 21 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.

Credit Tuition Registration Transportation Total Fees Fee

0.5 83.00 94.00 20.00 197.00

1.0 166.00 98.00 20.00 284.00

1.5 249.00 101.00 20.00 370.00

2.0 332.00 105.00 20.00 457.00

2.5 415.00 107.00 20.00 542.00

3.0 498.00 111.00 20.00 629.00

3.5 581.00 113.00 20.00 714.00

4.0 664.00 116.00 20.00 800.00

4.5 747.00 120.00 20.00 887.00

5.0 830.00 135.00 20.00 985.00

5.5 913.00 144.00 20.00 1,077.00

6.0 996.00 152.00 20.00 1,168.00

6.5 1,079.00 160.00 20.00 1,259.00

7.0 1,162.00 170.00 20.00 1,352.00

7.5 1,245.00 178.00 20.00 1,443.00

8.0 1,328.00 185.00 20.00 1,533.00

8.5 1,411.00 195.00 20.00 1,626.00

9.0 1,494.00 204.00 20.00 1,718.00

9.5 1,577.00 213.00 20.00 1,810.00

10.0 1,660.00 219.00 20.00 1,899.00

10.5 1,743.00 229.00 20.00 1,992.00

11.0 1,826.00 237.00 20.00 2,083.00

11.5 1,909.00 247.00 20.00 2,176.00

12.0+ 1,992.00 261.00 20.00 2,273.00

AnnualFull-time

3,984.00 522.00 40.00 4,546.00

Credit Tuition Registration Transportation Total Fees Fee

0.5 249.00 262.00 20.00 531.00

1.0 498.00 274.00 20.00 792.00

1.5 747.00 283.00 20.00 1,050.00

2.0 996.00 295.00 20.00 1,311.00

2.5 1,245.00 301.00 20.00 1,566.00

3.0 1,494.00 313.00 20.00 1,827.00

3.5 1,743.00 319.00 20.00 2,082.00

4.0 1,992.00 328.00 20.00 2,340.00

4.5 2,241.00 340.00 20.00 2,601.00

5.0 2,490.00 385.00 20.00 2,895.00

5.5 2,739.00 412.00 20.00 3,171.00

6.0 2,988.00 436.00 20.00 3,444.00

6.5 3,237.00 460.00 20.00 3,717.00

7.0 3,486.00 490.00 20.00 3,996.00

7.5 3,735.00 514.00 20.00 4,269.00

8.0 3,984.00 535.00 20.00 4,539.00

8.5 4,233.00 565.00 20.00 4,818.00

9.0 4,482.00 592.00 20.00 5,094.00

9.5 4,731.00 619.00 20.00 5,370.00

10 4,980.00 637.00 20.00 5,637.00

10.5 5,229.00 667.00 20.00 5,916.00

11.0 5,478.00 691.00 20.00 6,189.00

11.5 5,727.00 721.00 20.00 6,468.00

12.0+ 5,976.00 753.00 20.00 6,749.00

AnnualFull-time

11,952.00 1,506.00 40.00 13,498.00

Tuition and Fees*

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2020-2021 Tuition and Fees - Out of State** 2020-2021 Tuition and Fees - In-State


Fall 2020 Mandatory Usage FeesMaterial Fee: $51 (per course; $102 max per term)

Clinical Program Fee - Level 1: $487 (per semester) Clinical Program Fee - Level 2: $359 (per semester)

Advanced Manufacturing Lab Fe: $120 Supplemental Course Fee - Level 1: $102.50 ($410 max per term)

Supplemental Course Fee - Level 2: $205 ($410 max per term)

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. There will be a $25 charge for returned checks.

Excess Credits Tuition ChargeAn additional flat tuition of $100 per semester shall apply when total registered credits exceed 17 for the semester.

Partial PaymentsStudents 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 PlanStudents 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.

Tuition WaiversConnecticut Senior Citizens 62 and older pay no tuition or fees, with the exception of clinical, material and supplemental, for General Fund courses on a space available basis to be deter-mined by Senior Registration Day (check date/time online at https://norwalk.edu/academics/calendar). Proof of age must be shown and a Waiver of Tuition and Fees Form completed in the Business Office to finalize the senior registration process. A senior citizen may register early by paying for the course; however, paying for the course negates the senior waiver for that course. No refund will be issued if the course is dropped, then re-added on senior registration day.

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Course ListingsFor 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 transcript, you will need to request an override to be entered on your behalf in order to register for the course.

Email the director or chair of the department for the course you want to take (see back cover). In the email indicate:

• 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 RequirementsStudents are required to enroll in an appropriate Englishcourse 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.

Course Listings, Prerequisites and Requirements


Students taking online or online/campus hybrid courses for the first time should plan to attend a scheduled orientation on campus. For information regarding online/hybrid orientation dates and times, please contact Lois Aime at [email protected] or (203) 857-7288.

Technical RequirementsIn order to take an online or online/campus hybrid course, you must have access to a computer with Internet access that meets the following requirements:

• Windows: XP/8/10, if using Microsoft Edge, Firefox 31+ or higher, or Google Chrome 36+ or higher

• Mac Operating System: OS 10.8.x, or 10.9.x Firefox 3.x or higher or Chrome OS

Additional Notes: All browsers require JavaScript, Java, Popups, Cookies to be enabled and Flash to be enabled. Microsoft Edge will NOT work with myCommNet or Blackboard. For Windows 10 with Microsoft Edge, you must install Internet Explorer 11.

Online CoursesAll communications, assignments, tests, etc. take place on the Internet using a course management system called Blackboard, 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 need to have strong time management and organizational skills. Online classes are not easier—just more convenient.

Online/Campus Hybrid Courses These classes can have any number of formats. But, they are all taught partially in a campus classroom at a required time and partially online using Blackboard. You may be required to meet 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 schedule carefully and verify this with your professor on the first day of class when taking a hybrid course. Hybrid courses allow you the flexibility of working in an online environment while still meeting with your instructor and classmates in a classroom. You continue to have the support that you receive in a classroom environment, but you do not have to spend as much time on campus. For those of you who are working or have family obligations, or perhaps both, this form of class structure offers you the flexibility you need to go to school while meeting those obligations. For more information on taking online or online/campus 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 to download and other pertinent information.

Computer Courses Students enrolling in a computer course should check the course description for equipment and system requirements and restrictions.

Online, Online/Campus Hybrid and Computer Courses

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Please use the appropriate code below to designate your choice of major your 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.

Major Codes: Degree & Certificate Programs

Major Major Code

Allied Health Medical Office Management - Administrative* DA10 Medical Office Management - Clinical* DA11Nursing* DF30 Physical Therapist Assistant* DB94Respiratory Care* DB77

Art, Architecture & DesignArchitectural Engineering Technology DA22 Construction Technology DA98 Design for the Web DA02Fine Arts DB42Graphic Design DA45Interior Design DA05Studio Art DB40

BusinessAccounting - Career DA07Accounting - Transfer DA09Business Administration DA67 Finance DA13 Management DA15 Marketing DA14Legal Assistant* DB53

Communication Arts Journalism DB89Media Studies DB91Film & Television Production DB90

Major Major Code

Computer Science Computer Science DA12Web Development DA16

Education & Social ScienceCriminal Justice DB06Early Childhood Education - Career DB11Early Childhood Education - Transfer DB12Exercise Science DB93Human Services - Career DB35Human Services - Transfer DB36

Engineering Engineering Science DB14Technological Studies DF11

General Studies DB31

Honors Program* DB33

Hospitality Management Culinary Arts Option DA60Hotel Option DA58Restaurant Option DA59

Liberal Arts & SciencesLiberal Arts Transfer DB54Mathematics & Science DB46Psychology DB00Teaching Career Pathway DB10

Veterinary Technology DA06

* 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.

Associate Degree Programs

Major Major Code

Allied HealthHealth Careers Pathways** DK55Medical Assistant* DJ70Medical Office Specialist DJ09

Art, Architecture & Design Graphic Design# DJ83

Business Accounting# DJ05Culinary Arts DJ77Legal Assistant*# DJ88

Communication Arts Digital Journalism DJ07Film & Television Production DJ08

Computer ScienceRelational Database DK02Smartphone App Development DJ06 Web Developer DK06

Early Childhood EducationAdministrative Option DJ50Education Option DJ89Infant/Toddler DJ79

Engneering DJ81Computer Aided Design DJ23

English as a Second Language DJ81

Certificate ProgramsMajor Major Code


Major Codes: Pathway Transfer Degree Programs

Degree Major Code

CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Art Studies DG21CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Biology Studies DG01CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Business Studies (Finance, Management and Marketing) DG12CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Chemistry Studies DG02CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Communication Studies DG03CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Criminology Studies DG04CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Early Childhood Teacher Certification Studies DG14CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: English Studies DG05CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Exercise Science Studies DG15CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: French Studies DG16CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: German Studies DG17CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: History Studies DG06CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Italian Studies DG18CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Mathematics Studies DG07CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Physics Studies DG19CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Political Science Studies DG08CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Psychology Studies DG09CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Social Work Studies DG10CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Sociology Studies DG11CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Spanish Studies DG20

CSCU Transfer Tickets

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)

system has developed Transfer Tickets to provide pathways to

a four-year degree. Transfer Tickets are degree programs for

Connecticut community college students that easily transfer to

Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College.

Upon graduation from NCC, students are guaranteed

full junior status at a four-year institution that is part of the

CSCU system. They can complete a bachelor’s degree in their

major with the assurance they will not lose any credits or be

required to take any extra credits. (Select programs may have

additional admission requirements.)

Students choose a transfer degree program just as they

would a major field for an associate degree, but take only the

courses that apply to both the major’s associate degree and

its bachelor’s degree.

Transfer Tickets are currently available in the following

majors, and new ones will be added each year: Art, Biology,

Business, Chemistry, Commu-

nication, Criminology, Early

Childhood Teacher Credential,

English, French, German,

History, Italian, Mathematics,

Physics, Political Science,

Psychology, Sociology, Social

Work and Spanish.

To learn more about

CSCU’s Transfer Tickets, visit

www.ct.edu/transfer. An interactive guidance system will

walk you through the program.

To register for a specific Pathway Transfer degree program,

please use the Banner Program Codes listed below. Students

should contact their advisor for information regarding transfer

credits in specific programs.

www.ct.edu/transferPathway Transfer Degree Programs*

*For information on additional programs, visit http://www.ct.edu/transfer/ticket#major

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Academic Calendar 2020-2021

July

July 8 On-site Registration: 2 - 5 p.m.

July 13 On-site Registration: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.



August

August 3 Registration begins for Fall 2020 Non-Credit classes

August 4 On-site Registration: 3 - 6 p.m.

August 5 Fall tuition balance due

August 5 On-site Registration: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



August 18 New Student Orientation: 4 p.m.

On-site Registration: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

August 19 New Student Orientation: 12:30 p.m.


New Student Orientation: 9:30 a.m.



Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund in person by 7 p.m., online by midnight

August 26 Classes begin for Fall 2020 Semester

August 26 Add/Drop: 10 a.m. - 1 pm; 3 - 6 p.m. (see Policy for Adding Courses below)

August 27 Add/Drop: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3 - 6 p.m. (see Policy for Adding Courses below)

August 28 Senior Citizen Registration: 9 - 11 a.m.

September

September 5-7 LABOR DAY - College closed

September 8 Last day for 50% tuition refund in person by 5 p.m.

September 28 Last day to change to audit

October

October 12 COLUMBUS DAY - College open; classes held

October 19 Mid-term grades due online

October 19-22 Advising Week for Spring 2021, by appointment

November

November 1 Registration begins for Winter 2020 and Spring 2021 Credit classes

November 6 Application deadline for December graduation

November 11 VETERAN’S DAY - College open; classes held

November 16 Last day to withdraw in person by 5 p.m., online by midnight

Nov. 25-29 THANKSGIVING RECESS - No classes

November 26 THANKSGIVING DAY - College closed

December

December 1 Registration begins for Spring 2021 Non-Credit classes

December 7 Last day of classes

December 8 Reading Day - No classes; College open

December 9-15 Final exams week

December 18 Final grades due online by 12 Noon

December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY - College closed

December 28 Final Fall grades available for viewing at myCommNet

Fall 2020 Semester


January

January 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY - College closed

January 4 Spring tuition balance due

January 5 On-site Registration: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

January 6 On-site Registration: 3 - 6 p.m.

January 9 Super Saturday Registration: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.



January 14 New Student Orientation: 10 a.m. On-site Registration: 2 - 5 p.m.

January 18 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Day - College closed




Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund in-person (by 7 p.m.) and online (by midnight)

January 22 Classes begin for Spring 2021

January 25, 26 Add/Drop Advising: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. (see Policy for Adding Courses below)

January 27 Senior Citizen Registration: 9 - 11 a.m.

February

February 4 Last day for 50% tuition refund in-person (by 5 p.m.)

February 12-15 LINCOLN’S AND WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAYS - College Closed

February 22 Last day to change to audit

March

March 1 Registration begins for Summer 2021 Credit and Non-Credit classes

March 15-21 Spring Recess - No classes

March 21 Mid-term grades due online

March 22-26 Advising Week for Fall 2021, by appointment

April

April 1 Registration begins for Fall 2021 Credit classes

April 2-4 DAYS OF REFLECTION - College closed

April 5 Application deadline for graduation

April 10 Last day to withdraw in-person (by 5 p.m.)

May

May 10 Last day of classes

May 11-17 Final exams week

May 19 Final grades due online (by 12 noon)

May 20 Commencement

May 25 Final Spring grades available for viewing at myCommNet

May 31 MEMORIAL DAY - College closed

Spring 2021 Semester

Policy for Adding Courses

A student may enroll in a 2 and 3 day a week/14-week course if the class has not met more than twice.

A student may enroll in a 1 day a week/14-week course if the class has not met more than once.

A student may enroll in an abbreviated session course if the class has not met more than once.

A student may enroll in an online or hybrid course no later than seven days after the first day of a 14-week semester and no more than two days after the first day of an abbreviated semester’s courses have begun.

Note: Calendar subject to change based on College needs and priorities. Check online at www.norwalk.edu for the most up-to-date Academic Calendars.

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RegistrationStudents are encouraged to register at least one week prior to the class start date. Registration forms are available online at https://norwalk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NCCContinuing-Education-Registration.pdf.

Five Ways to Register:

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.

2. By fax: Send completed registration form and payment (credit card only*) information to (203) 857-7012.

3. By phone: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have completed registration form and payment (credit card*) information available and call (203) 857-7237.

4. In person: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.).• New Students: Visit the Admissions Office (East Campus,

room E106) with a valid photo ID. Complete an NCC application, obtain your Student ID, complete your reg-istration form, and then proceed to the Records Office (East Campus, room E102) to submit your registration form. Proceed to the Business Office (East Campus, room E103) to pay your tuition* in full.

• Returning Students: Complete your registration form and submit it to the Records Office (East Campus, room E102). Proceed to the Business Office (East Campus, room E103) to remit payment.* If a returning student has not taken courses at NCC in the past two years, he/she must first visit the Admissions Office with a valid photo ID to reactivate his/her student status.

5. Online (Flexible Registration): Go to https://www.online.commnet.edu/flexibleregistration/institution/D/catalog/DCATALOG. For questions related to Flexible Registration, call (203) 857-7237.

Non-Credit ESL StudentsNon-credit ESL students must fill out an NCC applicationand sign up for a placement test before registering for classes. For further information, please contact the ESL office at (203) 857-6854 or [email protected].

The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division of Norwalk Community College offers affordable non-credit courses and certificate programs (see below). The courses are ideal for motivated individuals seeking to upgrade or learn new job skills. The Division also offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, a wide variety of personal enrichment courses for adults, courses for high school students and College for Kids courses for youth (grades 1-8).

Business• Legal Secretary Certificate• National Bookkeeping Certificate • Nonprofit Management Certificate• Real Estate Licensing • Retail Customer Sales & Service• Small Business Management • Travel Careers

Information Technology• A+ Computer Repair Certification Preparation • CompTIA Network+ Certification• Computer Graphics Certificate• Computer Programming Certificate• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Prep• Web Design Certificate• Web Mastering Certificate

Healthcare• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)• Dental Assistant Certificate• Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Certificate• Group Exercise Instructor Certificate• Homemaker Companion• Medical Billing and Reimbursement Specialist Certificate• Phlebotomy Technician Specialist Certificate• Patient Care Technician Certificate• Pharmacy Technician Training• Physical Therapy Aide Certificate • Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Public Safety• Connecticut State Security Officer Certification • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

For further information regarding non-credit offerings, please visit www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd or call (203) 857-7080.

Continuing Education and Workforce Development (Non-Credit)

* 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.

Need help? Call the Help Desk at (860) 723-0221 for 24/7 tech support for login, Blackboard, myCommNet, Banner Self-Service, Office 365, NetID Password Reset, and Library.

NCC Student Email and Online Services The latest version of the full Office 365 productivity suite, inclu-ding Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and OneNote is now available for offline and online use to best prepare you for class. All Connecticut Community College students now have access to:• Office 365 Email: Email account with 50 GB (gigabytes) of

storage, calendaring, contact info, to-do lists, etc.• Office 365 ProPlus: The Office suite including Word, Excel,

PowerPoint and OneNote which you can install on up to five devices including Macs, PCs, and tablets with Android, Windows, and even iPads and iPhones.

• Microsoft Teams: Instant messaging, online audio and video calls and meetings, screen sharing, and integration with Office apps such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.

• OneDrive for Business: Store, sync, and share your files online. As part of Office 365, OneDrive for Business provides 1TB of online storage, lets you update and share your files from anywhere, and work collaboratively on Office docu-ments with others at the same time.

All college-based communications will be sent to your Office 365 account email address. You can access Office 365 by logging in directly on the Microsoft Online Portal (see instructions below). Office 365 can also be accessed within my.commnet.edu (view tutorial at: https://norwalk.edu/o365-mycommnet.

Connect to https://www.office.com Click Sign In.

You will be directed to the Microsoft Sign-In page. Enter your CSCU NetID (e.g., [email protected]). Click Next.

You will then be directed to the CSCU Login Portal. Enter your CSCU NetID and password. Click Sign In.

You will be asked to “Stay signed in?” Click Yes.

Here’s how to log in to Office 365:

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[email protected]

Main Number .........................................................(203) 857-7000

Admissions Main Number .................................(203) 857-7068

Bookstore ................................................................(203) 857-7239

Business Office ......................................................(203) 857-7046

Center for Career Development ......................(203) 857-6947

Child Development Laboratory School ........(203) 857-6804

Continuing Education and Workforce Development (Non-Credit) ...............................(203) 857-7080

Counseling Center ...............................................(203) 857-7033

Financial Aid ...........................................................(203) 857-7023

High School Partnership ....................................(203) 857-7250

International Student Office .............................(203) 857-7289

I.T. Help Desk ..........................................................(203) 857-6800

Library.......................................................................(203) 857-7200

Placement Testing ................................................(203) 857-7070

Records Office (Credit) ........................................(203) 857-7035 (Non-Credit) ........................................(203) 857-7237

Student AccessAbility Services ........................(203) 857-7192

Student Activities .................................................(203) 857-7146

Student Employment Center ...........................(203) 857-7032

Student Success Center......................................(203) 857-7255

Student Support Services Program ...............(203) 857-7107

Tutoring Services Center ...................................(203) 857-7205

Veterans’ Information ..........................................(203) 857-7006

Wellness Center .....................................................(203) 857-7148

Writing Center .......................................................(203) 857-3374

Department ChairsJohn Alvord Art, Architecture and Design .......... (203) 857-6890 [email protected]

Michele Barber Science .......................................... (203) 857-7275 [email protected]

Tanisha Tyson Nursing ......................................... (203) 857-0756 [email protected]

Tom Duffy Computer Science .......................... (203) 857-6892 [email protected]

Elizabeth Glatt Mathematics.................................. (203) 857-7292 [email protected]

Steven Glazer Social/Behavioral Sciences .............. (203) 857-3326 [email protected]

Susan Seidell Humanities ................................... (203) 857-7102 [email protected]

Forrest Helvie Academic Enrichment and First-Year Experience Division ........ (203) 857-3301 [email protected]

Tom Jackson Business ......................................... (203) 857-7152 [email protected]

Hannah Moeckel-Rieke English as a Second Language ........ (203) 857-7335 [email protected]

Bill O’Connell English .......................................... (203) 857-7368 [email protected]

Division DirectorTBD Nursing/Allied Health .................... (203) 857-7122

DeansMichael Butcaris Interim Dean of Academic Affairs .. (203) 857-7325 [email protected]

Kellie Byrd Danso Dean of Student Affairs ................. (203) 857-6887 [email protected]

Kristina Testa-Buzzee Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development ........... (203) 857-7220 [email protected]

Norwalk Community College188 Richards AvenueNorwalk, CT 06854-1655(203) 857-7000www.norwalk.edu

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