3 Keys to Being a Successful Student at Northwest College

Posted: April 2, 2020

1. TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS

No matter what class you are in or how the class is being delivered, the most important thing you can do to increase your chances to be successful is to maintain active communication with your instructor. Not only is your instructor the person “in charge”, more importantly they are the expert you came to college to learn from in the first place. Whether it is via email, phone, or any other method, talking to the teacher is ALWAYS going to make you a more successful student.

2. BE WILLING TO ASK FOR HELP

 Everybody needs help sometime, no exceptions. That’s okay though, because Northwest College has you covered. Below is a list of some of the support services we provide and what they can help you with. These services continuing to operate virtually to support you. Click on any of the areas to visit their webpage to find out more about how to get the help you need to be successful.

• Computing Services – Provides support for NWC email, the student portal, and other general technology needs.
• Instructional Technology – Provides support for MOODLE and related online learning related software.
• Hinckley Library – Develops, organizes, maintains, and provides access to materials which support students and other library users in their pursuit of educational and lifelong learning goals.
• Student Success Center – Provides counseling and disability support services in a wellness-enhancing, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
• Tutoring Services – Provides FREE peer tutoring in math, science, writing, and online learning as well as access to online tutoring in a variety of other areas.

3. DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE DETAILS

Even during the most average college semester, it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and miss out on the small stuff. However, those details are important to being successful, whether success means graduating (congrats if it does), finding a job, or getting registered for next semester. Below is a list of some of the offices that can help with those details and what they can help you with. These offices continue to operate virtually to support you. Click on any of the areas to visit their webpage to find out more about how to get the help you need to be successful.

• Academic and Career Advising Office – Provides one-on-one help with academic advising, transferring to another college, setting up an internship, and finding a job or career.
• Business Office – Provides information on tuition and fees, housing costs, payment plans, and related deadlines.
• Financial Aid – Assists students in identifying and applying for a variety of financial aid options to help fund your educational expenses at NWC.
• Registration and Records - Oversees student academic records and course registration.