What is Weekend College? 
Weekend College is an alternative way to receive a degree of certification from Northcentral Technical College. Through Weekend College, students may complete a course of study that leads to a certificate or degree credential while attending college courses during non-traditional hours. Students may obtain their Weekend College credential through online courses, weekend courses or through a combination of the two modes of delivery without ever attending classes during the traditional Monday to Friday Hours.

Who should take a weekend college class?
This option is for any students who want to receive a degree or certification, but has commitments and responsibilities that make it difficult or prohibitive to attend classes during the week.

How can I find out what types of classes are offered on the weekend?
Fall 2009 course schedules are available online – just click on the location of your choice.

Do the classes meet every weekend?
Class schedules will differ depending on the class and mode of delivery. Course delivery modes include an accelerated format (meaning a longer class time over a shorter period of time), traditional format, or hybrid (combination of online and face to face delivery). In general, classes will not meet every weekend, though there may be some exceptions.

When will these classes be offered?
Classes are offered on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons, leaving Sunday open for research, computer lab assignments and independent projects.

How much will it cost?
Tuition is the same as a weekday class. The 08-09 tuition rate is $97.65 per credit.

How can I get help if I need it?
Counselors are available to help with scheduling, career advising and any other problems. Counselors are available weekdays and Saturday mornings by appointment.

Are there special requirements?
There are no special requirements. Weekend College is designed for those who require an alternative option to weekday classes. Therefore, we encourage those attending Weekend College to come committed to learning and with a desire to improve their chances of success.

How do you register for Weekend College?
Registration for Weekend College class is the same as other NTC classes.
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What is an online course?

An online course is one delivered through the Internet and web-based software. Students interact with the instructor and other students via email. This class format is very flexible for busy schedules, log on to the course at any time of the day or night. Through Wisconsin’s technical colleges, students can access online courses at home, work, or school via the Internet. Most online courses are offered 100% online in an asynchronous mode, anytime from anywhere with no on-campus requirement. A hybrid online course will have a note on the course schedule informing the student of the required on-campus sessions.

How do I interact with my instructor and classmates?
Online students are able to interact with their instructor and classmates in several ways:

• By email: Students and instructors exchange email addresses at the beginning of each course, which enables ongoing discussion outside of the online classroom.
• By phone:  You are free to exchange phone numbers with classmates.
• Using online discussion threads:  Track topical discussions or respond to questions posed by your instructor.

How long do online courses last?
Online courses are offered on a semester (16-week) basis beginning in August or January.

How do I get my grade when I complete an online course?
Grades will be posted online. After a class is complete and credits and grade transfers have occurred, this information should be available to you from your advisor or your admissions office.

Do online courses have tests?
Some courses have tests. Most exams are taken online; but your course syllabus will inform you if you need to take the exam on campus. Most online courses evaluate you on the quality of your assignments, projects, and quizzes. The quizzes are graded automatically. The evaluation process of the course will be noted in the course syllabus.

How do I “attend” an online course?
You will receive a message on or before the first day of class describing how to access your course web site. Attendance in an Internet course is not based on “seat time” as it is in regular classroom-based courses. You will be involved in a variety of learning activities both on and off the Internet.

How will I get my textbooks and other resources?
Your instructor will contact you via email or orientation session to let you know what textbooks and other resources are needed for your class. You can find an approximate cost of your textbooks by calling the bookstore at 715.809.1154 or by visiting the bookstore online at ntc.edu. Please have your course number available when calling or logging on.