Advising and Registration FAQ
When do I register?
You will be mailed information regarding registration procedures and dates each semester. Generally, current students register for the Summer/Fall semesters beginning in March and for the Spring beginning in November. New students begin registration in April for Summer/Fall semesters and in November for the Spring semester.
How will I register and who will help me?
You can register with your advisor in person, by telephone, or online. If you are a new student, you will register with an advisor in the central Advising Office. If you are a continuing student, you will register with your assigned advisor.
How do I know who my advisor is?
During your first semester of enrollment, you will be mailed a letter indicating who your advisor is, his/her office location, and telephone number. Once you are assigned to an advisor, that person will remain your advisor for the duration of your academic program.
Which classes should I begin with?
NICC recognizes there are varying skill levels of students entering technical and general studies courses. We use your ACT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and/or COMPASS test scores to determine placement in courses. Your advisor will assist you in choosing appropriate courses based on placement scores. Some courses have pre-requisites. All course descriptions, which include pre-requisites, are included in the college catalog and are listed on the NICC website.
What if I am unsure about which classes to take for my program?
Each academic program has a degree planning form which outlines the courses required for your academic program. (maybe include the link to ed plans on the web???) Your advisor will assist you in appropriate course selection to meet graduation requirements. If you are planning to transfer to another college, your advisor can help with that process as well.
When will I receive my bill?
Billing statements are mailed from the Business Office. The first batch of bills is mailed approximately six weeks before the semester starts and weekly thereafter.
When does my bill need to be paid in full.
All tuition and fee payments are due at the Business Office by the date on the invoice (usually two weeks before the term begins). A tuition payment plan is available through the Business Office.
How do I get a refund if I change my mind about my schedule after I have paid?
If you wish to change your class schedule or cancel your registration completely, you must notify the Advising Center before the first day of the term to avoid tuition/fee assessment. If you drop a course within the first three weeks of the semester, you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds are prorated based on the start date and length of the course (see your College Catalog for the full refund policy).
When do I register?
You will be mailed information regarding registration procedures and dates each semester. Generally, current students register for the Summer/Fall semesters beginning in March and for the Spring beginning in November. New students begin registration in April for Summer/Fall semesters and in November for the Spring semester.
How will I register and who will help me?
You can register with your advisor in person, by telephone, or online. If you are a new student, you will register with an advisor in the central Advising Office. If you are a continuing student, you will register with your assigned advisor.
How do I know who my advisor is?
During your first semester of enrollment, you will be mailed a letter indicating who your advisor is, his/her office location, and telephone number. Once you are assigned to an advisor, that person will remain your advisor for the duration of your academic program.
Which classes should I begin with?
NICC recognizes there are varying skill levels of students entering technical and general studies courses. We use your ACT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and/or COMPASS test scores to determine placement in courses. Your advisor will assist you in choosing appropriate courses based on placement scores. Some courses have pre-requisites. All course descriptions, which include pre-requisites, are included in the college catalog and are listed on the NICC website.
What if I am unsure about which classes to take for my program?
Each academic program has a degree planning form which outlines the courses required for your academic program. (maybe include the link to ed plans on the web???) Your advisor will assist you in appropriate course selection to meet graduation requirements. If you are planning to transfer to another college, your advisor can help with that process as well.
When will I receive my bill?
Billing statements are mailed from the Business Office. The first batch of bills is mailed approximately six weeks before the semester starts and weekly thereafter.
When does my bill need to be paid in full.
All tuition and fee payments are due at the Business Office by the date on the invoice (usually two weeks before the term begins). A tuition payment plan is available through the Business Office.
How do I get a refund if I change my mind about my schedule after I have paid?
If you wish to change your class schedule or cancel your registration completely, you must notify the Advising Center before the first day of the term to avoid tuition/fee assessment. If you drop a course within the first three weeks of the semester, you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds are prorated based on the start date and length of the course (see your College Catalog for the full refund policy).