Northwest Iowa Community College is inviting high school students and their families to learn how college credits they have already earned can help them complete a degree or certificate.
The college’s free Strike Next event will take place Thursday, December 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the NCC campus in Sheldon. Registration is due Thursday, December 3.
NCC says more than 1,000 high school students currently take its classes. The event will help students understand how those credits apply toward a credential and plan future coursework without taking classes they do not need.
Students can request a degree audit review when registering. An advisor will review their NCC credits, explain which requirements they have completed, and identify the courses still needed for their chosen degree or certificate.
The event is open to high school students, including homeschool students, who have taken NCC classes. That includes courses offered at their high school, on the Sheldon campus, at an NCC regional center, or online.
Students and their families will receive an overview of college options and tour campus. Those who have selected a program can meet with advisors and instructors. Students still exploring their options can visit stations covering admissions, financial aid, the FAFSA, scholarships, transfer opportunities, support services, housing, and athletics.
NCC also notes that qualifying college coursework can earn students additional points on the admissions rubric for its Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.
Registration is available at bit.ly/NCC-strikenext. Students who want their credits reviewed should select the degree audit option. Those unable to attend can use the same form to learn about other opportunities to visit NCC.
