Degree Completion Checklist: Meet with an advisor Make an appointment to meet with an advisor in Student Services in Cypress Campus Center. Your advisor will help you prepare your degree plan. Take this first step now. Go to getyourdegreeatnvc.com to set your appointment.
declare your major
if that paper represents an
Not yet decided on a major? Not sure what career is right for you? Let CaTS (Career and Transfer Service) help you. CaTS is located in Room 200 in the Cypress Campus Center.
Associate Degree from Northwest
Follow your degree plan
Vista College. With a degree
Register for classes: take the courses specified in your degree plan.
It’s amazing how much power a piece of paper can have, Especially
from NVC, you have so many more opportunities and options: a more fulfilling career, more money, And the confidence you need to set your sights higher than you ever thought possible.
Visit with your advisor once a year to make sure you’re on the right track Apply for graduation at 45 hours At this time you are not applying to walk the stage--this is the process to actually complete your plan and leave the college with your records marked as “completed” or with a degree, certificate, or marketable skills award. Apply at getyourdegreeatnvc.com
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It’s simple math. More education
In today’s tough job market,
There’s more to earning your degree
equals more earning potential.
your degree makes all the difference.
than just money and job potential.
Employers look for candidates
You can take real pride in the fact that
Median weekly earnings
who are job ready with the training and
you completed a worthwhile goal.
of full-time workers 25 and older:
education needed to make a difference.
You’ve accomplished something
$626 – high school graduates, no college
Without your degree,
that will give you the self confidence
$726 – associate degree or some college
it can be tough keeping a job, too.
to tackle even bigger challenges
Hourly wages:
In 2009, the unemployment rate
$15.65 – high school graduates, no college
You don’t get a degree from NVC.
of people 25 and over was:
$18.15 – associate degree or some college
You earn it.
9.7% – high school graduates, no college
With your associate degree from NVC,
that will have even greater rewards.
8.0% – associate degree or some college
you have the skills, experience and
One thing is clear:
real-world readiness to command
Now more than ever, it pays to get
more money. You deserve it.
your associate degree from NVC.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Spotlight on Statistics 2010