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ACADEMIC ADVISING AND PLANNING

Course selection for current and future semesters and other activities to assist students in achieving their goals.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

At the end of each semester, students with a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 are placed on academic probation. Students must meet with a counselor or advisor in order to discuss their academic history before they can register for the next semester.

APPOINTMENTS

Appointments are required for transcript evaluation or career assessment interpretations. Appointments are recommended for all services but walk-ins are available.

ASSESSMENT

All new full-time students must complete assessment testing in English, reading, and math to determine appropriate placement in classes. New full -time students will receive an interpretation of their assessment scores at the required Registration and Planning session. Any part-time student intending to enroll in an English or math class must complete the appropriate assessment testing then contact Counseling and Advising for an interpretation of assessment scores.

CHOOSING A MAJOR

Counselors offer many career planning activities to help students explore their future career options.

Waubonsee offers both transfer programs leading to baccalaureate degrees and occupational programs that prepare you for employment.

COLLEGE CREDIT FOR PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Counselors and advisors can discuss the possibility of applying for college credit from alternative sources toward the completion of your Waubonsee degree.

Some of these sources may include:
  • College credit earned at other institutions
  • Valley Education for Employment Systems (VALEES)
    http://www.valees.org
  • College level examination program (CLEP)
    available through the assessment office.
  • Armed Service Experience
    Contact Paula Bender for additional information at 630-466-2951.
  • Evaluation forms can be picked up at the Admissions office as well.
  • Proficiency Exams
  • Dual Credit
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
DISTANCE LEARNING

Waubonsee now offers two distance learning formats that save students travel time and allow for more flexible scheduling. Contact Rodger Souders, Distance Learning Advisor, at 630-466-2419 or by email at counseling@waubonsee.edu.

FINANCIAL AID SIGNATURES

Students receiving financial aid must have their schedules approved and signed by a counselor or advisor each semester. For additional information contact the Financial Aid Office.

HONORS PROGRAM

For additional information contact Dan Ward at 630-466-7900 ext. 2945.

ILLINOIS ARTICULATION INITIATIVE (IAI)

Waubonsee Community College Participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), which eases the transfer process among many Illinois colleges and universities. Discuss your transfer plans with Counseling & Advising and the school to which you plan to transfer.

PETITION TO GRADUATE

Students must petition to graduate. It is recommended that students petition one semester prior to graduation. Schedule an appointment with Paula Bender at 630-466-7900 ext.2951 or pbender@waubonsee.edu.

REGISTRATION AND PLANNING (RAP).

A Registration and Planning (RAP) session is required for all new full time students. At the session students register for classes and are provided with an overall orientation to academic procedures and programs. Appointments can be made by calling 630-466-7900 ext. 5700.

RETURNING ADULTS TRANSITION ISSUES

Returning adult students may need support balancing home, work, and college. Counselors are available to discuss problems and explore solutions.

TRANSFER INFORMATION

It is never too early to beginning discussing transfer requirements. Transfer information is available through Counseling & Advising. Each program should be individually planned with a counselor or advisor.

TRANSFERRING CREDIT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS

Students who wish to transfer credit from other schools must have an official copy of their transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once the transcript has been received, the student should schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor for a transcript evaluation.

TRANSCRIPT EVALUATIONS

Students who wish to transfer credit from other schools must have an official copy of their transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once the transcript has been received, the student should schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor for a transcript evaluation. All students seeking financial aid must schedule a transcript evaluation if they have attended any other post-secondary institution.

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Waubonsee Community College transcript requests are processed through the Office of Admissions and Records.

WITHDRAWING

Students do not need a counselor or advisor’s signature to withdraw from a course. However you are encouraged to consult a counselor or advisor before you complete the paperwork.


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