Iowa Western Student Handbook

Iowa Western

The information contained in this handbook is correct as of March 25, 2013 and is

subject to cancellation or change without notice. This handbook cannot be considered as

an agreement or contract between individual students and Iowa Western Community

College, its faculty, staff, administrators, or directors.

Iowa Western Community College is committed to providing equal educational

opportunity and forbids unlawful discrimination on the basis of

Therefore the College

prohibits discrimination on the basis of unlawful criteria such as race, color, religion,

national or ethnic origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age,

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, veteran

status, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, or medical condition, as those terms are defined

under applicable laws, in admitting students to its programs and facilities and in

administering its admissions policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan

programs, athletic programs, and other institutionally administered programs or programs

made available to students. In keeping with this policy of equal educational opportunity,

the College is committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere free from all forms

of harassment.

Iowa Western Community College is accredited as an Academic Quality Improvement

Program (AQIP) institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central

Association of Colleges and Schools. Individuals should direct their questions,

comments or concerns to the Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street,

Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 800-621-7440 or (312) 0456, fax (312)

263-7462.

Iowa Western Community College

Employment and Educational Equity Coordinators

Equal Employment Opportunity/ Section 504 Coordinator ADA (Disability) Non-Harassment

Director of Human Resources Disability Services Specialist

2700 College Road 2700 College Road

Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 325-3413 (712) 325-3299

Title IX Coordinator Equal Education Opportunity/

Non-Harassment

Dean of Student Life & Student Success Student-to-Student

2700 College Road Dean of Student Life & Student Success Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 325-3207

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Welcome

We are pleased you have selected Iowa Western Community College to begin your college education. We have a long-standing tradition of providing quality learning experiences throughout southwest Iowa, and we are dedicated to providing you with a valuable education. All of us at IWCC are committed to challenging our students to achieve their best in a caring, nurturing environment. We believe we are here to help you excel in meeting your higher education needs.

We encourage you to enhance your learning experience by utilizing the many services and participating in the activities offered by IWCC. You will find that participation outside the classroom provides opportunities for additional learning and for building support networks.

This student handbook is designed to answer most of your questions. However, if you have additional questions or need clarification on any subject pertaining to your enrollment at IWCC, please ask any staff member for assistance.

Iowa Western has many opportunities available to serve the diverse interest of our students, while small enough to care about your personal success.

Dr. Dan Kinney President

MISSION STATEMENT

Iowa Western Community College is a learning college committed to excellence in meeting educational needs and

improving the quality of life through programs, and partnerships and community development.

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Information Quick Reference ... 4

Academic Calendar ... 6

Technology Information ... 8

Calendar Planner Reference Section Registration & Student Records ... 73

Paying for Your Education………74

Academics……… 75

Services for Students ... ………….79

College Services………80

Campus Life………...81

Campus Computer Information & Policies………..82

Campus Safety & Security………...84

Student Rights & Responsibilities ... 88

Student Code of Conduct, Discipline, & Appeals Procedure ... 91

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Council Bluffs Campus Information Quick Reference

Academic Support Center Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 388-6841 [email protected]}

Athletic Department Kanesville 325-3418

Cashier’s Office Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3225 [email protected] Child Care Services Lewis Hall/L-149 325-3429

Clubs/Organizations Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3437}

College Store Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3231}

Counseling/Student Assistance Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 329-4750 [email protected]}

Cyber Library Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3247 [email protected]}

Disability Services Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3299 [email protected]}

Financial Aid Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3277 [email protected] International & Intercultural Services Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3419 [email protected] Lost and Found Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3200

Parking Permits Fremont Hall/F-130 325-3220 Parking Permits – Housing Reiver Suites II 388-7695

Parking Violation Appeals Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3225 [email protected] Registrar’s Office Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3285 [email protected] Reiver Card Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3213 [email protected] Residence Life Department Reiver Suites II 388-7695 [email protected] Residence Life – Technical Assistance

(Data/Voice/Cable TV Assist.) Fremont Hall/F-130 325-3220

Scholarships Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3269 [email protected]}

Security Fremont Hall/F- 143 402-659-4939 [email protected] (Text messaging enabled) or 8000 from any campus phone (non-emergency email) Service Learning Ashley Hall/A-172 256-6539 [email protected]

Student Body President Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3715}

Student Code of Conduct Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3207}

Technology Help Desk/Login Assistance Fremont Hall/F-130 325-3220

Testing Accommodations Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3284 Disability [email protected]}

Theatre Production /Tickets Arts Center/AC 388-7140

Transfer Planning Welcome Center/Clark Hall 325-3277 [email protected] TRIO/Student Support Services Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 325-3479 [email protected]}

Tutoring Student Center – 2nd _{Floor 388-6841 [email protected]}

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INFORMATION QUICK REFERENCE

Address: 705 Walnut Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022

Cass County Center Director 712-243-5527 Cass County Assistant 712-243-5527 Cass County Fax 712-243-5547

IWCC CLARINDA CENTER PAGE/FREMONT CENTER INFORMATION QUICK REFERENCE

Address: 923 East Washington, Clarinda, Iowa 51632

Clarinda Center Director 712-542-5117 Bookstore/Registration 712-542-5117 Edith Lisle Library 712-542-5117 Toll Free 1-800-521-2073 Clarinda Center Fax 712-542-4608 PAGE/FREMONT CENTER

Address: 1001 West Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah, Iowa 51601

Page/Fremont County Center Director 712-246-1499 Page/Fremont County Fax 712-246-1513

IWCC SHELBY COUNTY CENTER - HARLAN

INFORMATION QUICK REFERENCE

Address: 1901 Hawkeye Ave, Suite 102, Harlan, Iowa 51537

Shelby County Center Director 712-755-3568 Shelby County Assistant 712-755-3568 Shelby County Fax 712-755-7413

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER 2012

April 2-10 Priority Online Registration Period April 11 Open Registration Begins

August 20 Classes Begin

August 24 Last Day to Add Day Classes August 25 Saturday Classes Begin August 27 eCollege Classes Begin August 27 Last Day to Add Night Classes September 3 Holiday – College Offices Closed October 1 Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation October 10 Midterm

October 15-16 Faculty Work Day – No Classes November 12 Last Day to Drop Regular Term Classes

November 19 Last Day to Drop Regular Term eCollege Classes December 14 eCollege Classes End

December 14 End of Fall Semester

December 15 Fall Graduation Ceremony – Council Bluffs

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

November 5-9 Priority Online Registration Period November 14 Open Registration Begins

January 7 Classes Begin

January 11 Last Day to Add Day Classes January 12 Saturday Classes Begin January 14 Last Day to Add Night Classes January 22 eCollege Classes Begin

January 25 Last Day to Add eCollege Classes February 21-22 Faculty Work Days – No Day Classes February 25 Last Day to Apply for Spring Graduation February 27 Midterm

March 18-22 Recess for Students / Faculty March 22 Holiday – College Offices Closed April 8 Last Day to Drop Regular Term Classes May 10 eCollege Classes End

May 10 End of Spring Semester

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SUMMER SEMESTER 2013

February 18 Online Registration Period Begins February 27 Open Registration Begins May 13 Summer Interim Classes Begin May 24 Summer Interim Classes End May 27 Holiday – College Offices Closed May 28 eCollege Classes Begin

May 29 Last Day to Add eCollege Classes June 3 Summer Session I Classes Begin June 3 Summer Session II Classes Begin

June 10 Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation June 28 Summer Session I Classes End

July 1 Summer Session III Classes Begin July 4 Holiday – College Offices Closed July 26 Summer Session II Classes End July 26 Summer Session III Classes End July 26 Summer Graduation Ceremony August 4 eCollege Classes End

* The Academic Calendar may be altered by the Board of Trustees.

The ability to communicate quickly and effectively in any situation is essential in providing the best possible opportunity to ensure the safety of Iowa Western Community College students.

WENS (Wireless Emergency Notification System) is a service purchased by the College and provided free of charge to students. Reiver Alert (WENS) is to be used principally for events that are deemed to be true emergency situations but will also provide information about weather-related class cancellations or closings.

To sign up to receive a cell phone text message and / or an email message, please visit ROC at https://roc.iwcc.edu. Reiver Alert can be found under the Technology tab on ROC.

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ROC is the “one stop shop” for students to access courses, email, campus events, IWCC News, and other academic features. The ROC portal is new at IWCC and will continue to be enhanced with useful resources.

ROC is the default Internet homepage on all IWCC desktops, notebooks, and netbook computers. ROC enables Single Sign-On functionality to other student systems at IWCC. When accessing ROC from a personal device, you will need to navigate to roc.iwcc.edu and provide your network username and password.

The ROC homepage layout is comprised of three columns of information. The following highlight some important features for each section.

• iwcc.edu email - Use the message indicator link to view and create email messages.

• Calendar – Automatically displays your class times for any registered courses you are taking. You can also add events to this calendar through your email interface. • IWCC News – Provides general information on a variety of college topics. • Special Announcements – Contains time-sensitive and critical college related

information.

• My ROC Classes – Your classes will be listed in this section. Provides access to syllabi, daily grades, contact your instructor, and other resources designated to help students succeed in their classes.

• Campus Events – A comprehensive list of events on campus, such as student activities, music and theatre events, athletics, college visits, service learning, and more.

• Student Self Services (SOS) – Enables access to your student records, including Advisor Information, Class Schedule, Financial Aid/Billing, Program Evaluation, Final Grades, and Unofficial Transcripts. Online services such as Register for Classes, Apply for Financial Aid, Email My Advisor, and Make a Payment are provided.

• Quick Links – Links to resources that you may find useful while attending IWCC.

FOR PROBLEMS

Call Help Desk (712) 325-3220

or E-mail [email protected]

July 1

July 2

July 3

July 4

Independence Day – College Offices Closed

July 5

July 6

July 7

July 8

July 9

July 10

July 11

July 12

July 13

July 14

July 15

July 16

July 17

July 18

July 19

July 20

July 21

July 22

July 23

July 24

July 25

July 26

July 27

Summer Graduation- Kanesville Arena

July 28

July 29

July 30

July 31

August 1

August 2

August 3

August 4

August 5

August 6

August 7

August 8

August 9

August 10

Women’s Soccer: Grand View University

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 6:00 p.m.

August 11

August 12

August 13

August 14

Men’s Soccer: Bellevue University

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 5:00 p.m.

August 15

August 16

Residence Life- Move In Begins at 7:00 a.m.

August 17

Residence Life- Move In Begins at 7:00 a.m.

Women’s Soccer: Northwest Missouri State University

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 12:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: Hastings College

@ Hastings, NE- 5:00 p.m.

August 18

Men’s Soccer: Grand View University

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 4:00 p.m.

August 19

August 20

Fall Semester Begins

Do you have a parking sticker?

Stop by ITC (Fremont Hall 130) to pick up your FREE sticker.

August 21

August 22

Last day to ADD first 8-week classes

Last day for 100% refund for 1

_{8-week Classes}

August 23

Volleyball: Western Wyoming

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 7:00 p.m.

August 24

Volleyball: Reiver Classic Tournament

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 2:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: Laramie County CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- TBD

Women’s Soccer: Butler Community College

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 4:00 p.m.

Last day to ADD day classes

Last day for 50% refund for 1

_{8-week Classes}

August 25

Saturday classes begin

Volleyball: Reiver Classic Tournament

@ Council Bluffs, IA- TBD

Football: APU Cole

@ APU Cole (CO)- 6:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: TBD

@ Council Bluffs, IA- TBD

Women’s Soccer: Butler CC vs. Illinois Central

(IWCC Host) Council Bluffs, IA- 3:00 p.m.

August 26

Women’s Soccer: Illinois Central College

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 11:00 a.m.

Men’s Soccer: TBD

@ Council Bluffs, IA- TBD

August 27

eCollege Classes Begin

Last day to ADD Night Classes

August 28

Last day to ADD First 8-week eCollege Classes

August 29

Last day for 100% refund for 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

August 30

Last day to Add 16-Week eCollege Classes.

Volleyball: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Estherville, IA- 7:00 p.m.

August 31

Last day for 50% refund for 16-week Classes

Last day for 50% refund for 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

Volleyball: Iowa Lakes CC Tournament

@ Estherville, IA- TBA

Women’s Soccer: Lewis & Clark Community College

@ Apple Valley, MN- 6:00 p.m.

September 1

Volleyball: Iowa Lakes CC Tournament

@ Estherville, IA- TBA

Women’s Soccer: Lackawanna College

@ Apple Valley, MN- 1:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer: Lincoln Tournament

@ Champaign, IL- TBD

Football: New Mexico Military

@ Mile High Shootout- CO-2:00 p.m.

September 2

Men’s Soccer: Lincoln Tournament

@ Champaign, IL- TBD

Women’s Soccer vs. Rochester Community Technical College

@ Apple Valley, MN- 2:30 p.m.

September 3

Labor Day – College Offices Closed

September 4

September 5

September 6

Student Development Hour – Legislative Forum

Kanesville Arena – 9 am – 10:30 am

ALL classes dismissed to allow students to attend

September 7

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Bettendorf, IA – (M) 2 pm & (W) 4 pm

Volleyball: Central CC Tournament

@ Columbus, NE- TBA

September 8

Men’s Soccer: Iowa Lakes CC vs. Barton County CC

(IWCC Host) @ Council Bluffs, IA- 12:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer: Iowa Lakes CC vs. Laramie County CC

(IWCC Host) @ Council Bluffs, IA- 2:00 p.m.

Football: Bye Week

Volleyball: Central CC Tournament

@ Columbus, NE- 3:00 p.m.

September 9

Women’s Soccer: Laramie County Community College

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 11:00 a.m.

Men’s Soccer: Barton County Community College

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 1:00 p.m.

September 10

Student Involvement Week (September 10

_{– 14}

₎

Student Involvement Fair: On-Campus Clubs/Organizations

@ Student Center 10:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.

September 11

9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance

Men’s Soccer: Marshalltown CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate Diversity & Volunteerism Fair: Student Center - 10 am –2pm

September 12

Volleyball: Southeast CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 6:00 p.m.

Part-Time Job Fair: Student Center - 10 am – 2 pm

September 13

Bank Fair: Student Center 2

_Floor

Volleyball: Northeastern Junior College

@ Sterling, CO – 7:00 p.m.

September 14

Volleyball: Northeastern Junior College Tournament

@ Sterling, CO – TBA

Adopt-A-Street Valley View Drive- Litter Clean-up

1:30 p.m. Meet in Dodge Hall Lobby

Contact Corrine Grace for more info: [email protected]

September 15

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Indian Hills CC

@ Ottumwa, IA (M) 2:00 p.m. (W) 4:00 p.m.

Football: College of DuPage (IL)

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 1:00 p.m.

Volleyball: Northeastern Junior College Tournament

@ Sterling, CO – TBA

September 16

September 17

Volleyball: Western Wyoming

@ Rock Springs, WY – 6:00 p.m.

September 18

September 19

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Scott CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- (M) 2:00 p.m. (W) 4:00 p.m.

Volleyball: Indian Hills

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 20

IWCC Nursing: STD Education Night!

Student Center Cafeteria- 7:30 p.m.

September 21

September 22

Football: Sheppard Tech

Men’s Soccer: North Iowa Area CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 4:00 p.m.

September 23

September 24

Volleyball: Iowa Central CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

September 25

Hypnotist: Dr. Jim Wand

Cafeteria – 12 noon

Arts Center – 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Iowa Central CC

@ Fort Dodge, IA- (M) 2:00 p.m. (W) 4:00 p.m.

September 26

Volleyball: Central CC

@ Columbus, NE – 7:00 p.m.

September 27

September 28

Volleyball: Tri-Match (DMACC & East Central)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 2:00 p.m.

Soccer: Full-90 Fundraiser

@ Council Bluffs, IA- TBA

September 29

Football: Georgia Military

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 1:00 p.m.

IWCC Culinary Arts Chili Cook-Off Contest at the game!

September 30

October 1

Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation

Last day to DROP first 8-week classes

October 2

October 3

Fall Transfer Fair

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Spencer, IA (W) 2:00 p.m. (M) 4:00 p.m.

October 4

Volleyball: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7 pm

October 5

Women’s Soccer: Johnson County CC

@ Overland Park, KS- TBD

Volleyball: Reiver Festival

@ Council Bluffs, IA - TBA

October 6

Football: Arkansas Baptist

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 11:00 a.m.

Pink Out- Colleges Against Cancer Event: Wear Pink!

Men’s Soccer: Marshalltown CC

@ Marshalltown, IA- 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer: TBD @ Overland Park, KS

Volleyball: Reiver Festival

@ Council Bluffs, IA - TBA

October 7

October 8

Last day to DROP first 8-week eCollege Classes

October 9

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Indian Hills CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- (W) 2:00 p.m. (M) 4:00 p.m.

Volleyball: Indian Hills

@ Ottumwa, IA – 7:00 p.m.

October 10

Midterm

October 11

Blood Drive- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Kanesville Small Gym

October 12

Volleyball: Florida State – Jacksonville Tournament

@ Jacksonville, FL - 3:00 p.m.

October 13

Volleyball: Florida State – Jacksonville Tournament

@ Jacksonville, FL – 12:00 p.m.

Football: North Dakota State College of Science

@ Wahpeton, ND- 1:00 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer: Scott CC

@ Bettendorf, IA- (W) 2:00 p.m. (M) 4:00 p.m.

October 14

October 15

Homecoming Week (October 15

_{– 20}

₎

Faculty Work Day – No DAY Classes (Evening classes in session)

October 16

Comedian: Eric O’Shea

@ Student Center Cafeteria – 8 p.m.

Women’s Soccer: TBD @ Council Bluffs, IA

Faculty Work Day – No DAY Classes (Evening classes in session)

October 17

Men’s Soccer: North Iowa Area CC

@ Mason City, IA- 4:00 p.m.

Second 8-week Classes Begin

October 18

Volleyball: Central CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Pep Rally to Follow

October 19

Last day to ADD 2

_{8-week Classes}

Last day for 100% refund for 2

_{8-week Classes}

First 8-week eCollege Classes End

Women’s Basketball: Emporia State University (Scrimmage)

@ Emporia, KS – TBA

Homecoming Dance-

@ Kanesville Small Gym – (9:00 p.m. – Midnight)

October 20

Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Iowa Central CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- (W) 10:00 a.m. (M) 12:00 p.m.

Football: Iowa Central CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA- 2:30 p.m.

Sophomore Day- Homecoming

Women’s Basketball: Midwest JUCO Jamboree (Scrimmage)

@ Wichita, KS - TBA

October 21

October 22

Volleyball: Iowa Central

@ Fort Dodge, IA – 7:00 p.m.

Second 8-week eCollege Classes Begin

October 23

Men’s Soccer: Region XI First Round Playoffs

@ Higher Seeded Team- TBD

Last Day for 50% refund for 2

_{8-week Classes}

Last Day to ADD Second 8-week eCollege Classes

October 24

Women’s Soccer: Region XI Tournament-

1

_{Round- TBD}

Volleyball: Southeast CC

@ Beatrice, NE – 6:00 p.m.

Last Day for 100% refund for 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

October 25

October 26

Last Day for 50% refund for 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

Volleyball: Jefferson Tournament

@ Hillsboro, MO – TBA

October 27

Women’s Soccer: Region XI Tournament

@ Des Moines, IA- TBD

Men’s Soccer: Region XI Tournament

@ Des Moines, IA- TBD

Football: Ellsworth CC

@ Iowa Falls, IA- 2:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Jefferson Tournament

@ Hillsboro, MO – TBA

Make A Difference Day: Service Project TBA

Contact Corrine Grace for more info: [email protected]

October 28

Women’s Soccer: Region XI Tournament

@ Des Moines, IA- TBD

Men’s Soccer: Region XI Tournament

@ Des Moines, IA- TBD

October 29

Advising Week (10/29-11/2)

October 30

Annual Halloween Event: Student Center 2

_Floor

For children of Faculty, Staff, and Students (0-8 years)

Limited Space Available- Must be registered to attend

Contact Adam Long,

[email protected]

to register.

October 31

Halloween

November 1

November 2

Women’s Soccer: District Tournament-

Time/Location TBD

Volleyball: Region XI / District D Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

Men’s Basketball: State Fair Tip-Off Tournament (Southeast Illinois)

@ Sedalia, MO – 3:30 p.m.

November 3

Time/Location TBD

Men’s Soccer: NJCAA Great Lakes District Tournament

@ Region IV Hosts- TBD

Volleyball: Region XI / District D Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

Football: MFC Playoffs- TBD

Wrestling: Loras Open

@ Dubuque, IA – TBA

Men’s Basketball: State Fair Tip-Off Tournament (Missouri Valley JV)

@ Sedalia, MO – 3:30 p.m.

November 4

Volleyball: Region XI / District D Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

November 5

Priority Online Registration Period for Spring 2013 (Nov. 5

_{– 9}

₎

-Be sure to register for your Spring Semester Classes this week!

November 6

Women’s Basketball: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 6:00 p.m.

November 7

November 8

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Arts Center – 7:30 pm Free for ALL IWCC Students & Staff

November 9

Women’s Basketball: Holiday Inn-Hampton Inn Classic

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5 pm Kennedy King CC

Men’s Basketball: Holiday Inn-Hampton Inn Reiver Classic

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7 pm

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Arts Center – 7:30 pm Free for ALL IWCC Students & Staff

November 10

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Football: MFC Championship- TBD

Wrestling: Iowa State Open

@ Ames, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Holiday Inn-Hampton Inn Classic

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5 pm Neosho County CC

Men’s Basketball: Holiday Inn-Hampton Inn Reiver Classic 3

(MSU-West Plains, MO) @ Council Bluffs, IA – 7 pm

November 11

Veterans Day

November 12

Veterans Day Ceremony

11:00 a.m. – Clark Hall Flag Pole

Last Day to Drop Regular Term Classes

International Education Week

November 13

Women’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

Women’s Basketball: Ellsworth CC

@ Iowa Falls, IA – 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Central (NE)

@ Columbus, NE – 7:00 p.m.

International Education Week

Fall Informative Speech Contest: 4-7 pm in Fremont 150

This event is open to all IWCC Students

Email

[email protected]

with any questions.

November 14

Women’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

International Education Week

Open Registration for Spring Begins

November 15

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Arts Center – 7:30 pm Free for ALL IWCC Students & Staff

NJCAA National Volleyball Championship

West Plains, MO- TBA

Women’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

Men’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Albany, GA- TBD

Deadline for Foundation Scholarship Applications for Spring Semester

International Education Week

November 16

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Arts Center – 7:30 pm Free for ALL IWCC Students & Staff

Women’s Basketball: Microtel Inn Classic (Independence CC)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

International Education Week

Women’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

Men’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Albany, GA- TBD

NJCAA National Volleyball Championship

West Plains, MO- TBA

November 17

Theatre Department Production – “FAME” The Musical

Arts Center – 7:30 pm Free for ALL IWCC Students & Staff

NJCAA National Volleyball Championship

West Plains, MO- TBA

Wrestling: Coe Invite

@ Cedar Rapids, IA - TBA

Women’s Basketball: Microtel Inn Classic (TBA)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 3:00 p.m.

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

Men’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Albany, GA- TBD

Men’s Basketball: McCook (NE)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

November 18

Women’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Melbourne, FL- TBD

Men’s Soccer: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Albany, GA- TBD

Volleyball: NJCAA National Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

November 19

Volleyball: NJCAA National Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

Last Day to Drop 16-week eCollege Classes

November 20

Volleyball: NJCAA National Tournament

Time/Location - TBA

November 21

November 22

Holiday- Offices Closed

November 23

Holiday- Offices Closed

Men’s Basketball: Southeastern CC Thanksgiving Classic

@ West Burlington, IA – TBA

November 24

Women’s Basketball: Butler CC

@ Concordia, KS – TBA

Men’s Basketball: Southeastern CC Thanksgiving Classic

@ West Burlington, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Cloud County CC

@ Concordia, KS - TBA

November 26

November 27

Women’s Basketball: Marshalltown CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 6:00 pm

Men’s Basketball: Iowa Lakes CC

@ Estherville, IA – 7:00 p.m.

November 28

November 29

November 30

Women’s Basketball: Iowa Western Classic (Northwest Tech)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Iowa Western Classic (Cloud County CC)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

Last Day to DROP Second 8-week Classes

December 1

Wrestling: UNI Open

@ Cedar Falls, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Iowa Western Classic (Fort Scott CC)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Iowa Western Classic (Colby KS)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

December 2

Football: NJCAA Bowl – TBD

December 3

Stress Free Week: Activities TBD

Last Day to DROP Second 8-week eCollege Classes

December 4

Men’s Basketball: State Fair

@ Sedalia, MO – 7:00 p.m.

December 5

Women’s Basketball: Southwestern CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 6 pm

December 6

December 7

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 8

Wrestling: Buena Vista Open

@ Storm Lake, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Kirkwood CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Southwestern CC (IA)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

December 9

December 10

Finals Week!

Fall Book Buyback

December 11

Fall Book Buyback

Men’s Basketball: Cloud County

@ Concordia, KS – 7:00 p.m.

December 12

Fall Book Buyback

December 13

Women’s Basketball: Hutchinson CC

@ Topeka, KS - TBA

Fall Book Buyback

December 14

Residence Life closes at 6 pm

(Reiver Tower, Reiver Suites I & II, and Reiver Village)

eCollege Classes End

End of Fall Semester

IWCC ESL- English as a Second Language- Graduation

Fall Book Buyback

December 15

Fall Graduation Ceremony – Council Bluffs

December 16

December 17

December 18

December 19

December 20

College Offices Closed

December 21

College Offices Closed

December 22

December 23

December 24

College Offices Closed

December 25

College Offices Closed

December 26

College Offices Closed

December 27

College Offices Closed

December 28

College Offices Closed

Women’s Basketball: Three Rivers CC

@ Park Hills, MO - TBA

December 29

Women’s Basketball: Mineral Area CC

@ Park Hills, MO - TBA

December 30

December 31

January 1

New Year’s Day

College Offices Closed

January 2

January 3

January 4

Men’s Basketball: MSU-West Plains Classic

@ West Plains, MO – 5:00 p.m.

January 5

Wrestling: Hastings Open

@ Hastings, NE – TBA

Men’s Basketball: MSU-West Plains Classic

@ West Plains, MO – 7:00 p.m.

January 6

Residence Life opens at Noon

(Reiver Tower, Reiver Suites I & II, and Reiver Village)

January 7

Spring Semester Begins

January 8

January 9

Last day to ADD First 8-week Classes

Last day for 100% Refund for 1

_{8-week Classes}

Women’s Basketball: Crowder CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 6:00 pm

January 10

January 11

Last day to ADD day Classes

Last day for 100% Refund for 16-week Classes

Last day for 50% Refund for 1

_{8-week Classes}

January 12

Women’s Basketball: Jefferson College

@ Hillsboro, MO – 2:00 pm

Men’s Basketball: Southeastern CC

@ West Burlington, IA – 7:00 p.m.

January 13

January 14

Last day to ADD Night Classes

January 15

Men’s Basketball: Central (NE) CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

January 16

Women’s Basketball: Des Moines Area CC

@ Boone, IA – TBA

January 17

January 18

Last day for 50% Refund for 16-week Classes

January 19

Wrestling: Regional Duals

@ Mason City, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Moberly Area CC

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Indian Hills

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

January 20

January 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLK Day On Campus Service Project - TBA

January 22

eCollege Classes Begin

January 23

Men’s Basketball: Marshalltown CC

@ Marshalltown, IA – 7:00 p.m.

January 24

Last Day for 100% Refund for 1

8-week eCollege Classes

January 25

Last day to ADD 16-week eCollege Classes

January 26

Wrestling: Grand View Open

@ Des Moines, IA – TBA

Women’s Basketball: Northeast CC (NE)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 5:00 p.m.

C.A.C.’s Black Out Cancer Game (Wear Black)

Men’s Basketball: Northeast CC (NE)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

C.A.C.’s Black Out Cancer Game (Wear Black)

January 27

January 28

Last day for 100% Refund for 16-week eCollege Classes

Last day for 50% Refund for 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

January 29

January 30

Celebrate Diversity & Volunteerism Fair

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Student Center

Women’s Basketball: NIACC

@ Mason City, IA – 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Southeastern

@ Council Bluffs, IA - 7:00 p.m.

January 31

February 1

February 2

Women’s Basketball: Southeastern CC

@ Keokuk, IA – 1:00 p.m.

February 3

February 4

Last day for 50% Refund for 16-week eCollege Classes

February 5

Men’s Basketball: McCook

@ McCook, NE – 7:00 p.m.

February 6

Women’s Basketball: Crowder CC

@ Neosho, MO – 6:00 p.m.

February 7

February 8

February 9

Wrestling: National Qualifier

@ Pipestone, MN - TBA

Women’s Basketball: Jefferson College

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 2 pm

Men’s Basketball: Indian Hills

@ Ottumwa, IA – 7:00 p.m.

February 10

February 11

February 12

Men’s Basketball: Kingdom Prep (IA)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

February 13

Women’s Basketball: Moberly Area CC

@ Moberly, MO – TBA

February 14

Valentine’s Day

February 15

February 16

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

February 17

February 18

Online Registration Begins (Summer Semester 2012)

Last day to DROP first 8-week Classes

February 19

Men’s Basketball: State Fair (MO)

@ Council Bluffs, IA – 7:00 p.m.

February 20

Women’s Basketball: Iowa Central CC

@ Fort Dodge, IA – 6:00 p.m.

February 21

Faculty Work Day – No DAY Classes (Evening Classes in session)

February 22

Faculty Work Day – No DAY Classes (Evening Classes in session)

Wrestling: NJCAA Nationals

@ Des Moines, IA – TBA

February 23

Women’s Basketball: Northeast CC

@ Norfolk, NE – 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball: Northeast CC

@ Norfolk, NE – 7:00 p.m.

Wrestling: NJCAA Nationals

@ Des Moines, IA – TBA

February 24

February 25

Last day to apply for Spring Graduation

February 26

February 27

Spring Transfer Fair

Midterm

Open Registration Begins (Summer Semester 2012)

February 28

February 29

March 1

March 2

Women’s Basketball: Region XI Championship

@ TBA - TBA

March 3

March 4

Last Day to DROP first 8-week eCollege Classes

March 5

Last day of first 8-week Classes

March 6

March 7

March 8

March 9

Women’s Basketball: 1

_{Round District Championships}

@ TBD – TBD

March 10

March 11

Second 8-week Classes Begin

March 12

March 13

Blood Drive: Kanesville Small Gym – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Last day to ADD Second 8-week Classes

Last day for 100% Refund for 2

_{8-week Classes}

March 14

March 15

Last day for 50% Refund for 2

_{8-week Classes}

First 8-week eCollege Classes End

Residence Life closes at 6 pm

(Reiver Tower, Reiver Suites I & II, and Reiver Village)

Deadline for Foundation Scholarship Applications for Fall Semester

March 16

March 17

March 18

Spring Break – No Classes

Second 8-week eCollege Classes Begin

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS - TBA

March 19

Last Day to ADD Second 8-week eCollege Classes

Spring Break – No Classes

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS – TBA

Men’s Basketball: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Hutchinson, KS – TBD

March 20

Spring Break – No Classes

Last day for 100% Refund for 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS - TBA

Men’s Basketball: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Hutchinson, KS – TBD

March 21

Spring Break – No Classes

@ Hutchinson, KS – TBD

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS – TBA

March 22

Spring Break – No Classes

College Offices Closed

Last day for 50% Refund for 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

Men’s Basketball: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Hutchinson, KS – TBD

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS - TBD

March 23

Men’s Basketball: NJCAA National Tournament

@ Hutchinson, KS – TBD

Women’s Basketball: NJCAA National Championship

@ Salina, KS - TBD

March 24

Residence Life opens at Noon

(Reiver Tower, Reiver Suites I & II, and Reiver Village)

March 25

March 26

March 27

March 28

March 29

March 30

March 31

April 1

April Fools’ Day

April 2

April 3

April 4

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 5

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 6

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 7

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 2:00 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 8

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Event TBD

Contact Corrine Grace for event Details: [email protected]

Last day to DROP regular term classes

April 9

Preschool Health Fair- 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kanesville Arena – Call 712.325.6539 for more details

April 10

Preschool Health Fair- 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Kanesville Arena – Call 712.325.6539 for more details

Open Registration for Fall Begins

April 11

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 13

Theatre Department Production – “The Playboy of the Western World”

Arts Center Black Box Theatre– 7:30 pm Free for IWCC Students

& Staff

April 14

April 15

Last day to DROP 16-week eCollege Classes

April 16

Persuasive Speech Contest: 4-7 pm in Fremont 150

This event is open to all IWCC Students

Email

[email protected]

with any questions.

April 17

Casino Night: Student Center Cafeteria

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Must Have Valid Student ID)

April 18

April 19

April 20

April 21

National Volunteer Week (April 21-27)

April 22

Earth Day

Earth Week April 22-26 (Week-long Activities/events TBA)

Call 712.325.3448 for more details

April 23

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup: 2:00 p.m.

Meet in Student Center Galley to get supplies

April 24

April 25

April 26

Adopt-A-Street Cleanup: 1:30 p.m.

April 27

April 28

April 29

Stress Free Week: Activities TBD

Last day to DROP second 8-week Classes

Last day to DROP second 8-week eCollege Classes

April 30

May 1

May 2

May 3

May 4

May 5

Cinco de Mayo

May 6

Finals Week!

Spring Book Buyback

May 7

Spring Book Buyback

May 8

Spring Book Buyback

May 9

Spring Book Buyback

May 10

Spring Graduation Ceremony – Clarinda Campus

IWCC ESL- English as a Second Language- Graduation

Residence Life closes at 6 pm

(Reiver Tower, Reiver Suites and Reiver Village)

eCollege Classes End

End of Spring Semester

Spring Book Buyback

May 11

Spring Graduation Ceremony – Council Bluffs Campus

May 12

May 13

Summer Interim Classes Begin

Last Day to Add Summer Interim Classes

Last Day to Drop Summer Interim Classes for a 100% Refund of

Tuition & Fees

May 14

Last Day to Drop Summer Interim Classes for a 50% Refund of Tuition

& Fees

May 15

May 16

May 17

May 18

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 22

Last Day to Drop Summer Interim Classes

May 23

May 24

Summer Interim Classes End

May 25

May 27

Memorial Day – College Closed

May 28

1

8-week eCollege Classes Begin

May 29

Last Day to Add 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

May 30

Last Day to Drop 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes for a 100% Refund of}

Tuition & Fees

May 31

June 1

June 2

June 3

Last Day to Drop 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes for a 50% Refund of}

Tuition & Fees

Summer Session I Classes Begin

Last Day to Add 4-week Session l Classes

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session l Classes for 100% Refund of Tuition

& Fees

8-week Session l Classes Begin

June 4

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session l Classes for 50% Refund

June 5

Last Day to Add 8-week Session l Classes

Last Day to Drop 8-week Session l Classes for 100% Refund

June 6

June 7

Last Day to Drop 8-week Session l Classes for 50% Refund

June 8

June 9

June 10

2

_{8-week eCollege Classes Begin}

Last Day to Apply for Summer Graduation

June 11

Last Day to Add 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

June 12

Last Day to Drop 2nd 8-week eCollege Classes for a 100% Refund of

Tuition & Fees

June 13

June 14

Last Day to Drop 2nd 8-week eCollege Classes for a 50% Refund of

Tuition & Fees

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 19

June 20

June 21

June 22

June 23

June 24

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session l Classes

June 25

June 26

June 27

June 28

4-week Summer Session I Classes End

June 29

June 30

July 1

4-week Summer Session ll Classes Begin

Last Day to Add 4-week Session ll Classes

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session ll Classes for a 100% Refund

July 2

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session ll Classes for a 50% Refund

July 3

July 4

Independence Day – College Offices Closed

July 5

Holiday- College Offices Closed

July 6

July 7

July 8

Last Day to Drop 1

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

July 9

July 10

July 11

July 12

July 13

July 14

July 15

Last Day to Drop 8-week Session l Classes

July 16

July 17

July 18

July 19

July 20

July 21

July 22

1

8-week eCollege Session Ends

Last Day to Drop 2

_{8-week eCollege Classes}

Last Day to Drop 4-week Session ll Classes

July 23

July 24

July 25

July 26

4-week Summer Session II Ends

8-week Summer Session l Ends

Summer Graduation Ceremony – Council Bluffs

July 27

July 28

July 29

July 30

July 31

August 1

August 2

August 3

August 4

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REGISTRATION & STUDENT RECORDS

REGISTRATION PROCESS

New students and returning students (students who have experienced a break in enrollment) are required to register for classes with the assistance of an Admissions Advisor or Enrollment Advisor. Most continuing students (students who have not experienced a break in enrollment) can register for classes online through the Student Self Services feature in ROC; assistance is available and encouraged, through an assigned academic advisor. Class attendance is not permitted until the registration process has been completed. Registration dates, as well as policies regarding dropping, adding, and officially withdrawing, are available online and at the Records and Registration Office.

ONLINE REGISTRATION What is Priority Online Registration?

A Priority Online Registration time is a randomly assigned time that allows current students access to register for classes online through the Student Self Services feature in ROC before registration is opened for all students. Your Priority Online Registration date and time are posted in ROC each semester.

What is a Preferred Sections List?

Several weeks before Priority Online Registration begins, you can go online and build a Preferred Sections list of classes that you are interested in taking. These are classes that you select through Search and Register for Sections in Student Self Services. Once a class has been added to the Preferred Sections list, it will remain on your list until you remove it or register for it.

How do I register for my Preferred Sections?

To register for classes on your Preferred Sections list once your Priority Registration time has arrived, you need to go to Register for Sections and then register for Previously Selected Sections. You will then need to either select an action next to each class or select Register for all Classes from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

When does Online Registration end?

You can register online through the first week of the term, but we encourage you to do so as soon as your Priority Registration time begins so you get the classes you want at the times you want them.

Can I add and drop classes online?

You can add regular-term classes through the first week of the term. You can drop regular-term classes online through the last day to drop. What is a Waitlist?

A waitlist is a list of students that would like to register for a class that is already full. You can be added to a waitlist by an Admissions Advisor or Enrollment Advisor, or you can add yourself to a waitlist by adding the class to your Preferred Sections and then selecting Waitlist for the action.

How do I move from the Waitlist?

When, or if, a space becomes available in your waitlisted class, you will receive email notification, which will be sent to your Iowa Western email account. You will then need to go to Manage My Waitlist in Student Self Services and register for the class within the specified timeframe that is listed in the email. If you fail to register within the specified timeframe, the seat will be offered to the next student on the list.

How do I get my Online Registration Questions Answered?

Please contact the Records and Registration Office with any questions you have about the online registration process or visit their website for more information. They can be reached by phone at 712.325.3277 or by email at [email protected].

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GRADES

OFFICIAL GRADES

Although students can view assignment and daily grades through the My ROC Classes feature in ROC, they may access their official grades only through Student Self Services feature. Official grades are posted within a week of the course end date.

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

Academic transcripts, which are the official record of the grades you earn each semester, are provided at no charge and may be ordered through the Records and Registration Office by submitting a Transcript Request Form in one of three ways: in person, by mail, or by fax. Keep in mind that no transcript will be issued until all financial and other obligations to the College have been met.

PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION

Payment arrangements that cover the entire balance of your account, including tuition, fees, campus housing, and meal plans, must be made each semester by the payment deadline. Payment arrangements can be made by completing the Financial Aid application and award acceptance process, by setting up the e-Cashier automatic payment plan, or through a combination of these two options. In addition, payment in full can be made through one of the following options: online through e-Cashier, over the phone with a debit card or credit card, through the mail with a check, or by going to the Cashier’s window and paying with cash, check, debit card, or credit card. The College reserves the right to administratively withdraw students who fail to make payment arrangements by the payment deadline.

PAYMENT CHECKLIST

Apply for Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and must be completed each year in order to determine your eligibility for grants (money you don’t need to pay back) and loans (money you borrow). You will need to know Iowa Western’s school code, which is 004598. Once you are enrolled, at the end of each calendar year, the Department of Education will send you a Renewal Reminder email reminding you to re-apply for financial aid. To remain eligible, you must also maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Find Answers: Welcome Center / Clark Hall Priority Deadline:

[email protected] May 1 for Fall

712.325.3277 November 1 for Spring

Apply for Scholarships

Many scholarship opportunities, including awards based on achievement and/or financial need, are available for new and continuing students. In fact, Iowa Western awards scholarships totaling over one million dollars each year, and when you consider how low tuition is to begin with as well as the fact that the money is going to a fairly small pool of only about 7,000 students, that figure becomes even more staggering. The Iowa Western Foundation scholarship application is available online.

Find Answers: Student Center 2nd _{Floor Deadline:}

[email protected] March 15 for Fall 712.325.3269 November 15 for Spring

Set Up a Payment Plan

If you plan to finance your education on your own or if your financial aid will not cover all your expenses (which is the case for most students in housing), you need to make payment in full or set up an automatic payment plan by clicking the e-Cashier icon on our homepage. Be sure to make payment arrangements by the payment deadline each semester.

Find Answers: Welcome Center / Clark Hall Payment Deadline:

[email protected] Fall 2012: August 1, 2012 712.325.3225 Spring 2013: December 12, 2012

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E-CASHIER AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN

Iowa Western offers the e-Cashier Automatic Payment Plan to help you finance your education. The payment plan must be set up every semester by the payment deadline, and it is available under the following terms and conditions: you must have a balance of $200 or more; the payment plan must be used only for tuition, fees, books, campus housing, and meal plans; you must enroll in the plan online and pay a $25 fee; and you must make all payment installments as scheduled. Specific dates for payment are posted online and are available at the Business Office.

GETTING MONEY BACK

REFUND OF TUITION AND FEES

Students who officially withdraw from college or drop classes before the first calendar week of a regular term will be refunded all tuition and fees, including first-time enrollment, college services, program, and course fees. Students who withdraw from college or drop classes during the first week of a regular term will be refunded all tuition and fees except the first-time enrollment fee. Students who withdraw from college or drop classes during the second week of a regular term will be refunded fifty percent of tuition as well as fifty percent of program and course fees; neither college services fees nor the first-time enrollment fee will be refunded. Even if a student adds a class in place of the one that is dropped, no fees will be refunded on the dropped class. Students who withdraw from or drop classes after the second week of a regular term will not be refunded any tuition or fees. For more information about the financial impact of adding, dropping, or officially withdrawing, please contact an Enrollment Advisor at [email protected] or 712.325.3277.

REIVER CARD

Iowa Western partners with a company called Higher One to offer students a college refund card with two choices for financial aid and tuition refund delivery: an Easy Refund to a OneAccount or a direct deposit to any bank account. All Iowa Western students, except high school students, who are enrolled in 6 or more credits will receive a Reiver Card in their first semester of enrollment. The Revier Card is not a credit card; it is the key for choosing a refund preference. The card isn’t active when students receive it. They must visit www.ReiverCard.com to activate the Revier Card and select a refund preference. If the student chooses to open a OneAccount, the Reiver Card will serve as his or her debit card. If the student chooses not to open a OneAccount, the Revier card will not serve as his or her debit card; however, it is important that the student retain the card for the duration of his or her enrollment at the College. A fee will assessed for all replacement cards. For more information about the Reiver Card, please contact the Business Office at [email protected] or 712.325.3213.

ACADEMICS

ADVISING Academic Advising

Upon registering for their first semester, all students are assigned an academic advisor in their program of study. Student advisees are ultimately responsible for all aspects of their education, including course selection and awareness of their current academic status; however, advisors can provide guidance and assistance regarding program and graduation requirements. In addition, students should feel that they can freely discuss personal interests, values, and goals with their advisor and should seek their advisor’s assistance in developing academics, social, and career goals. Students should always consult with their advisor before making an important academic decision, such as changing a program of study, adding or dropping courses, or withdrawing from school. Advisor assignments and advisor contact information are accessible in the Student Self Services feature in ROC.

Career Planning

Iowa Western offers students a variety of services and resources that are designed to help them gather information, which in turn enables them to make informed decisions regarding major and ultimately career selection. These resources also provide an opportunity for students to make a connection between a program of study, or major, and the related job possibilities. A student’s assigned advisor will serve as an important resource when it comes to questions about careers but students are also encouraged to take it upon themselves to research opportunities through online resources such as the Iowa Western Career Planning web pages and Iowa Choices Planner, both of which are accessible through the college website. For more information, please contact Academic Advising at (712) 325-3277.