Course Withdrawal Procedure Students wishing to withdraw from a course may do so by completing one of the methods listed below. If requesting to withdraw after the mid-term date of the course, students must obtain their instructor’s approval. Consult the academic calendar online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/Academics/Calendars.aspx .
Course withdrawals methods
Refunds
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withdraw by the deadline date to be eligible for a refund.
withdraw from a class. Students must obtain a process.
In person: obtain a course withdrawal form in the westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions/Records . If requesting to withdraw after the mid-term date of the course, instructor must sign the course withdrawal form. Anderson Technical Building, Room 112 with photo ID to complete the process. Via KCTCS student e-mail account: e-mail WKCTCrecords@kctcs.edu stating your full name, date of birth and the course(s) you wish to drop. If requesting to withdraw after the mid-term date of the course, instructor must e-mail approval to WKCTCRecords@ kctcs.edu . By mail: obtain a course withdrawal form online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions/Records . Mail the completed form to West Kentucky Community and Technical College Attn: Course withdrawal P.O. Box 7380 Paducah, KY 42002-7380 (Please note, mailed drop forms will be processed on refund status for that date.) By fax: obtain a course withdrawal form online at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions/Records . West Kentucky Community and Technical College Attn: Course withdrawal NOTE: In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility
course withdrawals methods section.
than the regular 16-week classes will be determined by the amount of time the class has met. Contact the Registrar for questions regarding these classes.
of the KCTCS Board of Regents.
withdraw from school or who stop attending classes before the 60% date of a course may be required to repay a portion of grant or loan funds. Refunds for sessions different from those listed below are prorated according to the session in proportion to as an enrollment period within an academic term. An academic term (fall, spring, or summer) may have a number of sessions running concurrently (i.e., 16-, 8-, or 4-week).
Ready to Work / Work and Learn Ready to Work and Work and Learn are programs designed to assist low-income parents pursuing a GED or attending college classes at WKCTC. Both programs assist students in meeting their KTAP/TANF work requirement through a combination of school and paid work study (on campus and off campus). Services provided to students include referrals for transportation, counseling, tutoring, childcare and other resources to assist them while pursuing their educational goals. For more information about the Ready to Work and Work and
Accessible College education Program The WKCTC Accessible College Education Program
The Skills Enhancement Center located in the Anderson Technical Building, Room 111 offers a variety of free services including GED preparation, COMPASS
options:
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more
Get a Jumpstart -- Earn credit for prior learning or work experience. Accelerated Degree -- Earn an associate degree by attending class one night per week and by using the Internet. Online Education -- Earn an associate degree at home with by taking online courses. A Combination of Options -- Choose goals. Earn credit for work experience, take a class online and attend a weekend course by combining accessible options.
Time frame for Tuition Refunds*
16-week
Within 7th day 8th - 29th days
After 29th day
6-week
Within 3rd day 4th - 11th days
After 11th day
4-week
Within 1st day 2nd - 7th days
After 7th day
For more information, contact Dr. Tammy Owen at tammy.owen@kctcs.edu .
*Calendar days of the session, including all Saturdays and Sundays, but excluding KCTCS holidays. The session start
will be issued to students who submit drop slips by mail of fax.
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geD Testing Individuals who have not earned a high school diploma may prepare to take the General Educational Development (GED) Test that is given two times a month generally the second and fourth Wednesdays. Contact the Skills Enhancement Center at
Happening Hour The Happening Hour was implemented in an effort to increase activities for students. The Happening Hour is a time to have student events and activities as well as provide student organizations with a regular time to meet. It occurs on Wednesdays throughout the semester from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Students can keep up with the events by checking the College Web site at westkentucky.kctcs.edu/student_life and by reading the message boards located throughout the campus.
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