NICC Viewbook 2023-24

Future

YOUR STARTS HERE

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

98% OF STUDENTS RECOMMEND NICC TO A FRIEND

95% OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION

COLLEGE PROFILE

NICC AT A GLANCE

1966 YEAR ESTABLISHED 5,511 STUDENTS ENROLLED

2 CAMPUSES 285 OUTSTANDING FACULTY

11 SERVICE LOCATIONS 15:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

11 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 12% MINORITY STUDENTS - ALL ARE WELCOME

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12 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Student Support

Our Goal is Your Success. There are many resources available that ensure you thrive while helping you stay on track to reach your education and career goals.

2 COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAMS: + ESPORTS + SPORTS SHOOTING

+ One-on-One Academic Advising

+ Career Planning & Employment Assistance

+ Access to Certified Mental Health Counselors

+ Learning Accommodations & Resources

+ Military / Veteran Services

Student Life

+ Library: On Campus & Online

+ TRIO Student Support Services

+ Tutoring: One-on-One & Online 24/7

+ Technical Support

Make the most of your College experience, in- and outside the classroom, by meeting new people and getting involved.

+ Athletics

Join our Esports or Sports Shooting team and compete with two- and four-year colleges across the state and nation.

3,685 PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS SINCE 1997

+ Clubs & Professional Organizations

Getting involved is easy, join a club or professional organization. You'll build your involvement resume while making new friends with common interests!

+ Events

There is always something happening on- or off-campus at NICC. Fall Fest, comedians, live music, job fairs, transfer college visits, car shows, guest speakers and so much more.

+ Housing

Affordable, apartment-style and steps from campus.

+ Intramural Athletics & Fitness

Stay in shape at one of two fitness centers or have fun competing with friends on an intramural frisbee golf, basketball, Esports or volleyball team.

+ Philanthropy & Service Learning

+ Phi Theta Kappa

Prestigious international academic honor society.

+ Student Life Ambassadors

Be the leader and voice of your fellow students while representing the College through engagement with prospective students, families and the public.

$692,439 SCHOLARSHIP S AWARDED LAST YEAR

1,557 STUDENTS RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

$5,241,958 SAVED BY STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

FINANCIAL AID + SCHOLARSHIPS

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

We want you to graduate with as little to no debt as possible — we’re here to help you understand and maximize all your financial aid options.

Important Deadlines.

SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA

OCT. 1

No matter your income file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This helps you qualify for multiple forms of financial aid.

Scholarships & Grants

Athletic Scholarships

+ Esports

+ Sports Shooting

Earn While You Learn

+ Some programs have partnered with businesses to allow you to earn a wage and gain hands-on experience while you complete your education.

Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship

+ Covers the remaining tuition after all other aid is applied + 38+ high-demand programs that could be tuition-free*!

Kibbie Grant

+ Up to $4,500 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs

Loyalty Scholarship

+ Up to $1,500 awarded to high school seniors

+ Enrolled in an AA or AS transfer program

+ Concurrent credit successfully completed

NICC Scholarships

+ More than 120 scholarships are available

Outside Scholarships

+ Explore local clubs, businesses, churches and organizations

Vocational-Technical Grant

+ Up to $1,000 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs

Tuition Savings Calculator

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THE SMART START TO A 4-YEAR DEGREE

Why pay more? You’ll take the same classes the first two years of your four-year degree - no matter where you go.

Tuition

Comparisons

BASED ON 30 CREDITS/YEAR

COMPARE TUITION COSTS. SEE HOW MUCH YOU'LL SAVE.

Comparison is based on 2021 in-state tuition rates for undergraduate full-time students.

Jenna Hirtz ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, ‘17

“After graduating from NICC, my experience as a transfer student at University of Dubuque was great. My credits transferred and I was able to complete three bachelor’s programs in only two years – Accounting, Business and Human Resource Management. To advance my career I also earned my Master of Business Administration!”

Matt Simon SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

“NICC is committed to academic excellence and ensures students have access to highly qualified instructors with low student-to-teacher ratios. You receive personal attention here. This is especially important in introductory courses where you may get lost in a large lecture-hall style class at a larger institution.”

19+ TRANSFER DEGREES

49% OF 4-YEAR DEGREES ARE EARNED BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFERS

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Liberal Arts & Transfer Majors

Agriculture Business, AS, Calmar

Agriculture Education, AS, Calmar

Agronomy, AS, Calmar & Peosta

Animal Science, AS, Calmar

Associate of Arts, AA, Calmar, Peosta, Dubuque & Online

Associate of Science, AS, Calmar, Peosta, Dubuque & Online

Biology, AS, Calmar & Peosta

Business, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Criminal Justice, AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Elementary Education, AA, Calmar & Peosta

English, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Exercise Science & Kinesiology, AA, Calmar & Peosta

History, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Human & Family Services, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Mathematics, AS, Calmar & Peosta

Psychology, AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Secondary Education, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Social Work, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Sociology, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Start Here. Transfer

No Teaching Assistants.

Our classes are taught by highly qualified faculty – many with doctorate degrees!

You are a VIP.

You're not a number to us – you're a very important person; we get to know you and help you succeed.

Easy Credit Transfer.

Our partnerships with Iowa, ISU, UNI and many other colleges guarantee* easy transfer as a junior.

(*Based solely on the student meeting all transfer/articulation agreement and NICC program, timing and sequence requirements.)

Where Our Graduates Transfer.

TOP FIVE FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS

20% University of Northern Iowa

18% University of Iowa

17% Iowa State University

10% University of Dubuque

9% Upper Iowa University

Flexible Choices. We’re all different. We have different skills, experiences and learning styles. We believe you should have options that work for you.

+ Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online, Day or Night go to class when and where it works best for you.

+ Competency-Based Education gives you the flexibility to set the class pace and schedule based on mastery. Once you master an objective, move to the next or take longer on a more challenging topic – it’s up to you.

+ Earn While You Learn programs can provide; paid hands-on career training while attending NICC, cover your educational costs or lead to full-time employment after graduation.

+ Z-Courses are 100% online and you have Zero textbook costs.

+ Career Pathway Certificate programs are very short and provide the skills needed for entry-level jobs.

How many times have you been asked "What’s Your Major?"

It’s great if you know what you want to do – but not everyone does. If that’s you, it’s ok, you’re not alone. Better yet, we got your back – we are passionate about helping students find and get started on their path.

What Degree is Right for Me?

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Advanced Manufacturing

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Technician, Diploma, Peosta

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator, CPC, Peosta & Other

Engineering Technology, AAS, Peosta

Industrial Automation & Mechatronics, AAS, Peosta

Industrial Maintenance Technician, Diploma & AAS, Peosta

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing, CPC, Calmar & Peosta

Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, CPC, Calmar & Peosta

Warehouse Technician, CPC, Peosta

Welding, Diploma, Peosta

Welding: Basic, CPC, Cresco

Welding: GMAW, CPC, Peosta & Other

Agriculture & Animal Sciences

Agriculture Business, AAS, Calmar & Online

Agriculture Business (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar

Agriculture Business: Agriculture Finance, Certificate, Online

Agriculture Business: Precision Agriculture, Certificate, Calmar

Agriculture Education (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar

Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online

Agronomy (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar & Peosta

Agronomy & Crop Science, AAS, Calmar

Animal Science, Certificate, Calmar & Online

Animal Science (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar

Beef Science Technology, AAS, Calmar

Conservation Agronomist, AAS, Calmar & Online PLAY-CIRCLE

Dairy Science Technology, AAS, Calmar

Production & Companion Animal Veterinary Technician, AAS, Calmar

Power Mechanics & Transportation

Automotive Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta

Automotive Technology, AAS, Calmar

Diesel Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta

John Deere TECH, AAS, Calmar

Semi-Truck Driving, CPC, Peosta & Other

Business & Hospitality

Accounting Clerk, Diploma, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Accounting Specialist, AAS, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Administrative Office Associate, Diploma, Online

Administrative Office Management, AAS, Online

Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online

Applied Management, AAS, Online

Business (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Business Administration, Certificate, AAS, Calmar, Peosta & Online PLAY-CIRCLE

Culinary Foundations, CPC, Dubuque

Customer Service, CPC, Dubuque

Data Analytics, Certificate, Online

Finance, AAS, Online

Paralegal, AAS, Online

Professional Sales, CPC, Dubuque

Sports Administration, Certificate, Online

Construction Technology

Building Construction, CPC, Calmar & Peosta

Building Trades, Diploma, Peosta

Carpentry, Diploma, Calmar

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist, Certificate, Peosta

Construction Business Management, Diploma, Calmar

Construction Equipment Operator, CPC, Calmar & Peosta

Intro to Cabinet Making and Casework, CPC, Dubuque

Digital Media & Design

Digital Graphics, Certificate, Peosta

Graphic Design, AAS, Peosta PLAY-CIRCLE

Marketing & Digital Media, AAS, Peosta

Education

Agriculture Education (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar

Child Care, Level 1, CPC, Dubuque

Child Care, Level 2, CPC, Dubuque

Early Childhood, Diploma, Calmar & Peosta

Early Childhood Education, Certificate, Calmar & Peosta

Elementary Education (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Secondary Education (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Energy & Utilities

Commercial/Residential Electrician, Diploma, Calmar

Gas Utility Construction & Service, Diploma, Peosta

Heating and Air Conditioning, Diploma, Peosta

Industrial Electrician, AAS, Calmar

Health Sciences

Biology Transfer Major, AS, Calmar & Peosta

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), CPC, Calmar, Peosta & Other

Dental Assisting, Diploma, Peosta

Direct Support Professional, CPC, Online

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), CPC, Calmar & Peosta

Exercise Science & Kinesiology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Health Information Technology (HIT), AAS, Online

Medical Assistant, Diploma, Peosta

Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS, Calmar & Peosta

In cooperation with Hawkeye Community College

Nursing - Associate Degree, AAS, Calmar & Peosta

Paramedic, Diploma, AAS, Peosta

Pharmacy Technician, CPC, Online

Phlebotomy Technician, CPC, Dubuque & Cresco

Practical Nursing, Diploma, Calmar & Peosta

Radiologic Technology, AAS, Peosta

Respiratory Care, AAS, Peosta

Surgical Technology, AAS, Peosta

In cooperation with Kirkwood Community College

Human & Public Services

Criminal Justice, AAS, Online

Criminal Justice (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Human & Family Services (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Psychology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online

Social Work (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Sociology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Information Technology

Computer Analyst: Business & Web Programming, AAS, Peosta

Computer Analyst: Networking Administration & Tech Support, AAS, Peosta

Computer Science & Security, AAS, Calmar

Web Application Bootcamp: Front End Design, CPC, Dubuque

Web Application Bootcamp: Back End Design, CPC, Dubuque viewbook

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Visit Campus.

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Apply Online.

It’s easy, takes just a few minutes and is free of commitment.

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Submit the FAFSA & Apply for Scholarships.

No matter your financial need or academic prowess, financial aid is for everyone —it’s worth it to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications.

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Send Your Official Transcripts.

Get the credit you deserve for high school, military or prior college coursework.

Complete the Placement Assessment. Ensure you register for classes that match your skill level so you reach your goals faster.

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Register for Classes.

Meet with your enrollment advisor to choose the right classes.

Attend Orientation.

Online or on-campus orientation is an important time to meet other students, order books, get your student ID and so much more.

Pay Tuition & Fees.

We’re here to answer your questions and there are payment options and plans available.

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92% OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVED FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AID, INCLUDING NICC SCHOLARSHIPS

Important Deadlines. SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA

OCT. 1

NICC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION + APRIL 15 + JULY 1 + NOV. 1

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