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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES
Steps for Success
ENROLLMENT GUIDE AND INFORMATION FOR NEW DEGREE STUDENTS
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iRead through this booklet carefully!
Inside is information you will need to
ensure successful enrollment at
Nassau Community College.
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DEAR STUDENT,
Join us! Community is more than our middle name — it embodies our
approach to a well-rounded college experience and our commitment
to serving you with rigorous academic programs, life-enriching events
and activities, up-to-date professional development and continuing
education, customized workforce training, exciting athletic contests and
a wide range of opportunities for Nassau County and Long Island.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
From our beautiful, park-like central Long Island location in the heart
of Nassau County to our study abroad programs in countries around the
globe, Nassau is the community college of choice for nearly 24,000
full- and part-time students and almost 15,000 continuing and
professional students.
EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE, EXPLORE
OUR WORLD
Take our online campus tour. Review our academic programs, support
services and student resources. Search the library catalog. Whether
you’re online or in person, your experience at Nassau Community
College will be filled with growth, change, service and opportunity
— the opportunity to explore the world, learn new things, meet new
people, exchange ideas, debate issues and serve others.
Welcome to NCC!
Dr. Kenneth K. Saunders
Acting President
Nassau Community College
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING TO NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Where Success Starts...And Continues
Every student who completes an application for admission, as outlined in this booklet, will be accepted
for admission to Nassau Community College. Some programs, however, have additional requirements for
admission which can include completion of key high school courses as well as established cut-off scores on
the SAT or ACT and/or on the college’s placement test. (For more information, visit
www.ncc.edu/admissions/apply and click on Admissions Application.)
Admission to Nassau Community College gives you the opportunity to reach the goals you have set for
yourself. Begin with your foundation courses and, based on your performance, move ahead in a selected
program of study. Choose your timetable – do you want a certificate program (usually one year of full-time
study), an associate degree (two or more years) and/or do you want to prepare for transfer to a baccalaureate
degree program? Not sure of what to study? Many of the classes you will initially take fit into most
programs, giving you some time to learn more about yourself, our array of academic and career programs,
and your future.
Steps for Success
Please read through this booklet carefully. It contains important information regarding:
• Activating Your Student Email Account
• Completing the Admissions Process
• MyNCC Account
• Transfer Students
• Financial Aid
• Health Records and Immunizations
• English as a Second Language
• Center for Students With Disabilities
• Placement Testing
• Academic Advisement
• Registering for Classes
• Paying Your Bill
• Student ID Cards
• Parking Permits
• New Student Orientation
• Purchasing Textbooks
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TRACK YOUR
PROGRESS
with the checklist on the
last page of this brochure.
Make sure to complete each step
in order to guarantee successful
enrollment at NCC.
APPLICATION & ADMISSION
i Activating Your Student E-mail Account
Get connected and stay connected! Visit www.ncc.edu/
studentemail to activate your official college email
account. This account is the official communication
venue from all offices here at the College. Don’t
miss out on important information -- check your
student emails often! If you have any difficulty
with establishing your email account, please call our
HELP DESK at 516.572.9980.
i Complete Your Admission Process
Your application as a degree student has been received.
You will soon receive additional information through
your NCC Student Email account. You may need
to submit transcripts and/or based on your academic
record, take one or more parts of the College’s
placement test. Make sure you submit all documents
by the semester deadlines. Note: some programs have
earlier deadlines*. Don’t miss them. Go to www.
ncc.edu/admissions/apply and click on Admission
Application.
* Specific application deadlines for Mortuary Science, Nursing
(R.N. program), Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiation Therapy
Tech, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care and Surgical
Technology.
MYNCC STUDENT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
i Use All the Important Features
of Your Account
Once you have been accepted for admission, you can
set up your MyNCC Account. This is your online
“one-stop” guide that tracks your progress here at the
college and keeps you up-to-date with what you need
to know and to do.
Your MyNCC account will let you:
• Register for classes
• Review any transfer credit that you might have
toward your NCC studies
• Run a “degree evaluation” to check your progress
toward your degree
• Check your financial aid status
• Review your class schedule
• Pay your NCC bill online
• Check your grades
• Review your NCC transcripts
• Register for SUNY Alert
i Transfer Students
You must submit official college transcripts from
every college or university attended. Your course(s)
will be evaluated and, once you are admitted, you will
be able to view the transfer credits accepted by NCC
on MyNCC
i SAT/ACT Test Scores
Although submission of SAT/ACT scores is not a
requirement, it is strongly advised that you submit
them to the Office of Admissions PRIOR to taking the
placement test. Your test scores may exempt you from
one or more part(s) of the placement test.
FINANCIAL AID
i Complete the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
You must complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
if you wish to apply for financial aid. Our school
code for the FAFSA is 002873. New York State
residents should also complete the TAP (Tuition
Assistance Program) application by following the
link provided after you submit the FAFSA. Our
school code for the TAP application is 2113.
Visit www.ncc.edu/financialaid for more information.
HEALTH INFORMATION
i Immunization Requirements
New York State law requires that students born on
or after January 1, 1957 and are enrolled in six (6) or
more credits must file proof of immunization against
measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Regardless
of age, all students enrolled for six or more credits
must complete the state’s meningitis survey. Failure
to comply with these requirements within 30
days from the start of the semester will result in
a student’s disenrollment from classes without a
refund of tuition and fees.
Students can begin the process of registering for
courses, but an immunization hold will be added as
soon as a student is enrolled for more than six (6)
credits until the required immunization records are
submitted. If you are a returning (re-admitted), please
contact the Health Services Office at (516.572.7123
to verify that the requirements for immunization,
including the meningitis survey, have been met.
Students under 18 years old need to submit the Consent
Form for Students Under 18 Years of Age. This is
a notarized form that parents/guardians fill out which
gives the student consent to make medical decisions
for medical treatments and injuries. This form may be
accessed from the college website.
Visit www.ncc.edu/healthservices to learn more and
to access necessary forms.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
i English as a Second Language (ESL)
If you were in ESL classes in high school or arrived in
the USA from a non-English-speaking country in the
last six years, contact the ESL Office at 516.573.0172.
Staff in this office can help decide the placement test
you need to take.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
CSD is located in Building U and can be reached at
516.572.7241. All information and documentation are
confidential.
PLACEMENT TESTING
i Taking the NCC Placement Test
Your success is our goal. That is why most applicants
are required to take the Accuplacer Computerized
Placement Test (CPT), also called the Placement Test.
The results of your placement test are used to assist
you in selecting the right courses
You will be notified via your NCC Student Email of
the testing you need, and will be directed to sign up
online for a test date. Make every effort to take the test
as soon as possible.
For more information, review the following
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION and visit
www.ncc.edu/placementtesting.
REMINDER: You must bring a valid governmentissued photo ID (i.e. driver’s license or passport)
or current high school photo ID, a pen, and your
appointment confirmation to the test. You may bring a
calculator for the math test.
i Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
If you have a learning, physical, psychological,
hearing, visual and/or medical disability and need
special assistance or accommodations, we urge you
to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE PLACEMENT TEST
Q. What is the purpose of the placement test?
Q. Is an ESL placement test available?
A. NCC uses a Placement Test to provide information
about your skill levels in reading, English, and
mathematics. Your scores on the test determine the
reading, English and mathematics courses that are most
appropriate for you. It is used to place you in either
remedial (non-credit) courses or college-level
(credit) courses.
A. Yes. If you were in ESL classes in high school or
believe that you have an English language deficiency,
contact the ESL Office at 516.573.0172. An ESL
counselor will advise you of the test you need to take.
ESL placement test dates are different than the Accuplacer
placement test dates.
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Placement Testing Continued i
Q. What if I need special assistance or accommodations
to take my test?
A. We urge you to contact the Center for Students with
Disabilities at 516.572.7241 BEFORE the placement test.
Your documentation will be reviewed to determine which
accommodations are needed. If you choose to test without
accommodations, you cannot be retested.
Q. Who takes the placement test?
A. Degree-seeking students and those who plan to take an
English or mathematics class, or a course with English or
mathematics prerequisite, must take the test.
Q. How can I be waived from the placement test?
A. English Test
• Official transcript(s) from an accredited college/
university which indicate that you have completed
a 3-credit college-level English course equivalent to
our ENG 101 (Composition I) with a grade of
C or better
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
in the United States
• A score of 540 or higher on the writing portion of
the SAT or a score of 24 or higher on the
English ACT
Reading Comprehension
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A score of 550 or higher on the reading portion of
the SAT or a score of 24 or higher on the
Reading ACT
Mathematics Test
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An official transcript from an accredited college/
university which indicates that you have completed a
3-credit college-level mathematics course equivalent
to our MAT 109 (Algebra & Trigonometry) with a
grade of C or better
A score of 550 or higher on the SAT Math or a score
of 24 or higher on the Math ACT will waive you from
the Algebra test
If you want to enroll in Pre-Calculus or a higher
level math course (which could be required by your
program of study), you must take the College Level
Math (CLM) test
Q. How do I schedule my placement tests?
A. Test sessions are available throughout most of the
year. When you have completed your application for
admissions requirements, you will be notified through your
Student Email account of how to register for the placement
test. Be sure to register for testing as soon as possible so
that you can soon register for classes!
Q. What if I have little or no computer experience?
How will I do on a computerized placement test?
A. NO PROBLEM! The test is very user-friendly and
there is always a proctor in the Testing Center ready to
answer your questions.
Q. How long does the test take?
A. That depends on you. You are permitted up to an hour
to complete the essay. The reading comprehension and
mathematics portions of the test are multiple choice and
they are not timed. You work at your own pace. You should
expect to spend about 2½ hours in the computer lab when
taking the reading, English and mathematics tests.
Q. Should I guess if I am unsure of an answer?
A. Yes! Questions are chosen for you on the basis of your
answers to previous questions.
Therefore, you must answer every question when it is first
given. You cannot omit a question or return to it later.
Q. Can I prepare for the test?
A. Yes. Come to the test well-rested. If you have not taken
mathematics in six months or more, take a free diagnostic
test at www.ncc.mymathtest.com to analyze your math
skills and identify your strengths and weaknesses. The
placement test is very important because it determines
your course placement..
To review for all parts of the test you should visit these sites:
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www.ncc.edu/placementtesting
www.purplemath.com
http://math.com
http://aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/index.htm
www.mathmax.com
www.algebrahelp.com
Hard copies of sample tests can be obtained from the
Placement Testing Office in Building U or from our
website at www.ncc.edu/placementtesting
Q. What type of tests are given?
A. Please visit our website for sample questions
and detailed descriptions. The following are short
explanations:
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English Test – Type a 300-600 word essay on an
assigned topic
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Reading Comprehension – Consists of 20 multiplechoice questions
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
i Meet with an Advisor
Academic advisement is critical to your success as a
student. You will be notified via your Student Email
of how to schedule an advisement session, which will
include an Enrollment Information Session. Learn
more about your program of study and the courses you
need so that you are better prepared to register for your
classes. It is to your advantage to see an academic
advisor as soon as you receive notification. A note to
late applicants: The advisement process may change
and this enrollment information may be communicated
in other ways as the start of the semester approaches.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
i Build your Schedule and Register
Once you have been advised, go to www.ncc.edu/
MyNCC and click on MyNCC Login to register.
Follow your advisor’s course recommendations. If,
based on the results of the college’s placement test, you
need one or more remedial courses, please understand
that you MUST enroll in those during your first
semester. Such coursework is the required foundation
for many of the other classes you need to take.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
i Learn About Our Services and Resources
This program, held before the start of your first
semester at Nassau, has been designed to give you
a comprehensive introduction to the college. Meet
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Algebra – consists of 12 multiple-choice questions
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Arithmetic – If you score below 65 on the Algebra
test, you will be required to take the arithmetic test.
This test consists of 17 multiple-choice questions
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College Level Mathematics (CLM) – If you are
interested in taking a pre-calculus or calculus course or
your program requires these higher -level mathematics
courses, you will need to take the CLM. This test
consists of 20 multiple-choice questions
students, advisors, and faculty. Learn about the
many services and resources that will help you be a
successful student. Gain information on the many
clubs, athletic teams and other opportunities available
to you. Following your registration for classes, you
will receive an invitation to YOUR New Student
Orientation.
PAYMENT
i Resident Tuition
To be eligible for the resident tuition rate, a student
must have one year’s legal residency in New York
State and six months in the County of Nassau. The
legal residency of unmarried students under 21 is
deemed to be that of their parents.
If you live outside Nassau County but within New
York State, you will pay the same tuition as Nassau
residents by submitting a Certificate of Residency
from your home county. Contact your local County
Comptroller’s Office or the NCC Office of the Bursar
(www.ncc.edu/Bursar) for additional information.
NEED HELP
Video tutorials are
available at MyNCC
Topics include how to:
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log into your account
search for classes
add or drop a class
get on a wait list for a class
print your unofficial transcript
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i Paying Your Bill
Your registration is not complete until payment has
been made or you have completed the financial aid
process and confirmed you have enough aid to cover
your charges. In order for financial aid to be awarded,
be sure to submit necessary documents and fulfill
all requirements. Your classes may be cancelled for
non-payment if your payment is not received or your
financial aid is not completed by the due date. For bill
due dates and tuition liability information, visit www.
ncc.edu/payingyourbill.
CHANGE
OF PLANS
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If, for any reason, your plans change after you have
registered for classes for the upcoming semester, please
understand: It is YOUR responsibility to drop all classes
before the first day of the semester. If you fail to do so,
you will be financially liable for your tuition and fees. We
do not want this to happen. If you have any questions
or need additional guidance, please contact one of the
appropriate offices included in the DIRECTORY.
NCC ID CARD
TEXTBOOKS
i Purchase Your Textbooks
Information on textbooks for all your courses can
be found through www.ncc.edu/MyNCC, click on
“textbooks.”
STUDENT SERVICES
i Support for your Success
As a student at Nassau Community College, you’ll
never have to go it alone. At every turn, the services
you need to be successful—now and in the future—
will be readily available.
Whether you need assistance creating a meaningful
educational plan that meets your goals, figuring
out an ideal career path for you, ensuring special
accommodations are in place for your specific
disability, or lining up outstanding child care while
you’re in school, NCC will be there for you. Isn’t that
nice to know?
Services Include:
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Career Counseling provides advisement
and guidance in all phases of the career
exploration process.
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The Center for Educational and Retention
Counseling offers students help with
educational planning, counseling and guidance.
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Job Placement Office provides placement
assistance for part-time, full-time, summer,
internship and volunteer positions.
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Psychological Counseling provides
psychological assessment, counseling and
crisis intervention.
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The Children’s Greenhouse serves the entire
College community by providing outstanding,
yet reasonably-priced, child care that allows
parents to continue their education knowing
that their children are in a safe and nurturing
environment.
i Student ID Card
All students are required to present a valid NCC ID card
in order to obtain service from any office on campus.
To find out how to obtain an ID card, visit www.ncc.
edu/idcard for further information. Note: you must
be enrolled in classes and have made payment for the
current semester in order to complete this process.
VECHICLE REGISTRATION
i Parking Permit
If you plan to drive to campus, be sure to secure a
parking permit.. Go to www.ncc.edu/campusservices
and click on Parking and Safety to learn more. Permits
cost $25 per semester. Note: you must be enrolled
in classes and have made payment for the current
semester in order to complete this process.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT STUDENT SERVICES, VISIT
WWW.NCC.EDU/CAMPUSSERVICES
STUDENT LIFE
OUR CAMPUS
i Expect a Great Community
i The World In 225 Acres
After all, community is our middle name. The NCC
campus practically spills over with activities and
events. We work hard to bring fascinating people to
campus and offer free or low-cost events and programs
that you’ll find worthwhile. Although we can’t add
extra hours to your daily life, we can add life to
your hours.
i Clubs & Organizations
You’re into anime and art? Chess and criminal justice?
Interior design and investing? The great thing is
that no matter what you’re interested in outside the
classroom, NCC’s student organizations and activities
have you covered. When you’re engaged in the NCC
community and involved in student organizations and
activities, you’re going to be a much more successful
student.
Nassau Community College has everything you need
for an education that will reward you the rest of your
life At NCC, you’ll find yourself surrounded by 225
beautiful acres that feel more like a traditional fouryear college campus than the community colleges
you’re used to seeing.
College Fast Facts & Information
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i Athletics & Recreation
Get in the game. Participate in one of NCC’s
intramural sports or join one of our more than 20
fiercely-competitive NCC Lion teams - some of them
national champions. Come to a game and show your
school spirit.
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Affordable tuition!
Easily-accessible campus from the
Meadowbrook Parkway, Stewart Avenue and
Hempstead Turnpike
Over 23,000 day and evening students and
nearly 15,000 continuing and professional
students attend each year
Hundreds of day, evening, weekend and
Distance Education courses available in more
than 70 fields of study
Our faculty holds doctorates at twice the
national rate for community colleges
The average class size is 22 students
Honors Program available
Our graduates number more than 120,000
VISIT WWW.NCC.EDU/STUDENTLIFE FOR
MORE INFORMATION!
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
Need to get in touch with NCC? Here’s the place to start!
Academic Advisement Center
516.572.7436
www.ncc.edu/advisement
Admissions Office
516.572.7345 or 7346
www.ncc.edu/admissions
Athletics
516.572.7522
www.ncc.edu/athletics
Bursar’s Office/Student Financial Affairs
516.572.7326
www.ncc.edu/bursar
Center for Students With Disabilities
516.572.7241
www.ncc.edu/csd
Financial Aid Office
516.572.7396
www.ncc.edu/financialaid
Information Services Center
516.572.7501
www.ncc.edu/infoservices
Placement Testing Center
516.572.7780
www.ncc.edu/placementtesting
Public Safety
516.572.7100
www.ncc.edu/publicsafety
Registrar’s Office
516.572.7355
www.ncc.edu/registrar
Student Activities Office
516.572.7148
www.ncc.edu/studentlife
Student Health Services
516.572.7123
www.ncc.edu/healthservices
Student Personnel Services
516.572.7506
www.ncc.edu/campusservices
Steps for Success
CHECK LIST
Go over the following list to make sure you haven’t missed a step!
q Complete Your Admission Process: submit all requested and required documents
• Transfer Students: submit transcripts from all prior institutions attended
• Submit Your SAT/ACT Test Scores: although not required, your scores may exempt
you from part of the Placement Test
q Activate Your Student Email Account: this is your communication connection to NCC, so check it often
q Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov
q Submit proof of immunizations and the meningitis survey to Student Health Services
q Call ESL services if you are not a native English speaker or took ESL classes in high school
q Contact the Center for Students With Disabilities if you have a documented disability
q Take the Placement Test
q Meet with an academic advisor to plan your first semester at NCC
q Register for Classes
q Pay Your Tuition Bill
q Get Your NCC Student ID Card
q Attend Student Orientation
q Purchase Your Textbooks
q Learn to run Degree Evaluations through MyNCC to make sure you are on the right track to graduate!
Don’t forget...
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...to activate your Student Email!
This is our primary form of communication
with you...so don’t miss out!
Visit WWW.NCC.EDU/STUDENTEMAIL
MYNCC
... to log into your student information account
often to run degree evaluations, check financial
aid, print your schedule and more!
Visit WWW.NCC.EDU/MYNCC
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... to complete your admission process!
Remember to send in transcripts and
any other documents needed to ensure
successful enrollment!
Visit WWW.NCC.EDU/ADMISSIONS
... to get your NCC Student ID
Card! You’ll need your ID Card
for a lot of stuff on campus, like
attending concerts or visiting the
library...so get yours today!
Visit WWW.NCC.EDU/PUBLICSAFETY
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