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2024-2025 Catalog

Admissions

Admissions Policy

When considering an applicant for admission NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in publicly funded institutions. NWACC does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, familial status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The college follows an admission policy, which allows for any person who has graduated from an accredited high school or home school; is a concurrently enrolled high school student; has successfully passed a high school equivalent examination; or be beyond the age of compulsory attendance per Arkansas law to be eligible for admission. Certain academic programs are monitored and regulated by national accrediting organizations. These organizations publish and maintain a list of applicable technical standards that outline and identify the minimum job performance requirements with a particular job field. (Please see the “Exceptions” section of this policy for technical standards).

  1. Admission to College Credit Courses
    1. All students enrolling in credit courses at NWACC are required to complete an application for admission. As part of the application process, the submission of additional documents may be required depending on the admission status and/or student type.
    2. The Admissions office shall be responsible for maintaining procedures and documents regarding credit admission to the College.
    3. Students may be required to demonstrate language competencies.
    4. Students not completing Arkansas core curriculum requirements are eligible for conditional admissions to the College in accordance with Act 520 of 1999.
  2. NWACC reserves the right to deny admission, readmission or registration to any student who has not complied with College policy or procedures, including the Student Code of Conduct, has a record of misconduct, or has not made academic progress.
  3. NWACC requires applicants for admission to disclose all felony convictions and/or status as a registered sex offender. Applicants must also disclose dismissal from a higher education institution (college, university, or other learning institution) for disciplinary reasons.
  4. NWACC may deny admission to applicants that are suspected of providing fraudulent or plagiarized applications. The College may terminate a student’s registration if they are found at a later stage to have submitted a fraudulent application.
  5. Admission to the College does not insure admittance to a particular course or program of study. Students may be required to take prerequisites and/or developmental courses before enrolling in certain classes or programs. These requirements will be listed with the courses of study. Certain procedures governing admissions may also be applied in instances of statutory requirements and/or requirements by a licensing, registering or certifying board.

Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Admissions: High School students in 9th to 12th grade may enroll in NWACC college courses following Arkansas Department of Higher Education guidelines on concurrent and dual enrollment. For the most current details, refer to NWACC Concurrent Enrollment Policy (3010).

Justification

This policy establishes admissions standards in accordance with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State Board of Education, state, and federal laws.

Definitions

Admissions policies are established for the following student types or populations:

  • Provisional Student: An individual who has completed an application and is in the process of registration. Provisional students may not have access to fee- based student resources. Conduct issues will be referred to the Behavioral Review Team for admission decisions.
  • Student: An individual who is registered in a class as of the first day of the term. Students will have access to fee-based resources. Conduct issues will be referred to the Student Conduct department for resolution.
  • Inactive Student: A student becomes inactive when she/he is no longer registered in credit classes. Inactive students may not have access to fee-based student resources. Conduct issues that occur after a student becomes inactive will be referred to the Behavioral Review Team.
  • First-Time Student: A student who has graduated from an accredited high school, home school, or has successfully completed a high school equivalent examination and has never attended a college or university will be classified as a new student with all appropriate rights of admissions and placement.
  • Transfer Student: An undergraduate student entering NWACC for the first time with academic credit attempted or earned at another institution (whether or not the credit is accepted by NWACC). Courses taken concurrently with high school courses do not count as previously attending college.
  • Concurrent Student: A concurrent student is concurrently enrolled in high school, grades 9-12 and enrolling for classes at NWACC.
  • International Student: A student who is admitted entry into the United States, usually under special permits or visas, for the specific purpose of following a particular course of study in an accredited institution of the receiving country. Exceptions may include citizens of territories of the United States of America.
  • Special Student: A student admitted under Special admission is one who is 18 (eighteen) years old of age or older and has neither graduated from accredited high school, homeschool nor completed a high school equivalent examination. A special admission student will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs and may enroll in 12 (twelve) hours of classes each semester while considered in special student status. These students are considered non-degree seeking students.
  • Returning Student: A student previously enrolled at NWACC who is returning after not being registered in successive spring and fall semesters.
  • Visiting Student: A student who does not intend to officially transfer to NWACC. These students are considered non-degree seeking students. A Visiting Student will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs.

Responsibilities

Applicant Responsibility

  1. If the applicant is registered sex offender, has previous felony convictions and/or disciplinary dismissals from an institution of higher education (college, university, or other learning institution); the applicant is required to notify the Dean of Students Office and NWACC Department of Public Safety.
  2. Upon acceptance to NWACC, all students are required to obtain an NWACC issued student identification card to use campus services. Students participating in online course delivery will not be required to obtain an identification card as a condition of registration but may need an identification card to use certain on-campus services and resources.
  3. When applying to an Allied Health Professions program, the applicant will be required to sign a statement indicating they have read, understand, and can successfully meet the outlined technical standards in order to complete admission to the Applied Sciences Technical Standard programs.

Dean of Students Responsibility

  1. The Dean of Students in conjunction with the Behavioral Review Team, will review applications and make decisions as to whether an applicant with a felony conviction, registered sex offender status, or disciplinary dismissal from an institution of higher education (college, university, or other learning institution) will be admitted. If admitted, the Behavioral Review Team will determine if restrictions will apply.
  2. The Dean of Students in conjunction with the Behavioral Review Team, will review suspected fraudulent applications and make decisions as to whether the application be denied, or registration terminated.

Exceptions

Applied Sciences Technical Standards: NWACC is committed to providing a quality educational experience that prepares students to enter the workforce or further their education. As such, students considering certain NWACC degrees should review the appropriate technical standards associated with their chosen course of study prior to beginning their coursework. Although these standards serve to delineate the necessary physical and mental abilities of all candidates, they are not intended to deter any candidate for whom reasonable accommodation will allow the fulfillment of the complete curriculum.

Admission to NWACC’s Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy and Fire Science programs is conditional on the candidate’s having the ability to satisfy these technical standards, with our without reasonable accommodation, and results from a process that examines and values all of the skills, attitudes, and attributes of each candidate on a case-by-case basis. Refer to NWACC Admissions Policy (4003) for additional details.

Admissions Classifications

First-Time College Student

A student who has graduated from an accredited high school, home school, or has successfully completed a high school equivalent examination and has never attended a college or university since graduating.

  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account. Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday for class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Orientation. If you are attending college for the first time after completing high school or obtaining a GED, you must complete the online College Student Orientation Course. Access the Online Orientation Course and learn more at http://www.nwacc.edu/Orientation
    • Make sure you have submitted an admissions application, placement test scores (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer and/or GED College Ready) and you are able to log into your My NWACC.
    • If you are having trouble logging in, contact the IT Help Desk at 479-619-4376.
  4. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday and then Workday Login
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).​
  5. Explore and Finalize Your Plan for Payment (As Applicable)​
    • Apply for Financial Aid. Complete your FAFSA and include NWACC’s code 030633 to begin the process (www.nwacc.edu/enrollment/financialaid/receivingfinaid).
      • If needed, check with Enrollment Services for the status of your Financial Aid.​
    • Payment Plan Options. Once you have registered for classes, you may log in to your Workday account via My NWACC to set up a payment plan.
    • Apply for Scholarships. Apply for NWACC’s internal scholarships (www.nwacc.edu/scholarships) and outside scholarships.
  6. Submit Required Documentation
    • Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
      • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
        • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
      • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
      • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • High School Completion Documentation - As a first-time college student at NWACC, you are required to provide acceptable proof of high school completion.
      • Arkansas high school graduates: We will attempt to retrieve your final transcript through an Arkansas statewide database after your graduation date has passed. If we are unable to retrieve your final transcript, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Out of state high school and High School Equivalent Graduates: You will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Non-U.S. high school graduates: You will be required to have your high school transcript evaluated by a serving member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) to determine U.S. equivalency and submit the completed evaluation documentation.
      • All high school completion documentation is required to reflect your graduation/pass date (cannot be future dated) and an official signature, stamp or seal for the issuer among other document requirements.
    • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
      • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
        • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
      • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Complete Prior to the Start of the Semester:
  • Obtain your student ID and parking hangtag at two convenient locations.
    • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, Student Information Center, 1st Floor
    • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
  • Purchase your textbooks and supplies.
    • The NWACC Bookstore is located at NWACC Benton County on the 1st floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Books may also be ordered online as well.
  • Check your official NWACC email regularly - Your official NWACC email account can be accessed via your My NWACC student portal .

Transfer College Student

A student enrolling at NWACC for the first time with prior academic credit attempted or earned at another college or university. Applicants who have only attempted or earned academic credit while enrolled in high school are not considered Transfer College Students.

  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday to complete your onboarding tasks, class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  4. Explore and Finalize Your Plan for Payment (As Applicable)
  • Apply for Financial Aid - Complete your FAFSA and include NWACC’s code 030633 to begin the process (www.nwacc.edu/enrollment/financialaid/receivingfinaid).
    • If needed, check with Enrollment Services for the status of your Financial Aid.
  • Payment Plan Options - Once you have registered for classes, you may log into your Workday account via My NWACC
  • Apply for Scholarships - Apply for NWACC’s internal scholarships (www.nwacc.edu/scholarships) and outside scholarships.
  1. Submit Required Documentation
  • Official College Transcript - From previous institutions to determine which courses will transfer to NWACC.
    • Unofficial college transcripts may be used for prerequisite purposes and advising.
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.
  • Placement Test Scores (If Applicable) - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation, and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
    • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Advising Appointment - We strongly recommend meeting with an advisor and register for classes (www.nwacc.edu/Advising)
  2. Register for Classes - Register online in Workday via My NWACC or on campus to complete your certificate or degree.
  3. Complete Prior to the Start of the Semester:
  • Obtain your student ID and parking hangtag at two convenient locations.
    • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, Student Information Center, 1st Floor
    • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
  • Purchase your textbooks and class supplies.
    • The NWACC Bookstore is located at NWACC Benton County on the 1st floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Books may also be ordered online as well.
  • Check your official NWACC email regularly - Your official NWACC email account can be accessed via your My NWACC student portal.

Returning College Student

A student previously enrolled at NWACC who is returning after not being registered in successive spring and fall semesters. Early College Experience (ECE) students are not considered returning students. Please refer to the first time student instructions (if applicable).

  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday to complete your onboarding tasks, class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  4. Explore and Finalize Your Plan for Payment (As Applicable)
    • Apply for Financial Aid - Complete your FAFSA and include NWACC’s code 030633 to begin the process (www.nwacc.edu/enrollment/financialaid/receivingfinaid).
      • If needed, check with Enrollment Services for the status of your Financial Aid.
    • Payment Plan Options - Once you have registered for classes, you may log into your Workday account via My NWACC to set up a payment plan.
    • Apply for Scholarships - Apply for NWACC’s internal scholarships (www.nwacc.edu/scholarships) and outside scholarships.
  5. Submit Required Documentation
  • Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
    • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.
  • High School Completion Documentation (If Applicable) - As a first time college student at NWACC, you are required to provide acceptable proof of high school completion.
    • Arkansas high school graduates: We will attempt to retrieve your final transcript through an Arkansas statewide database after your graduation date has passed. If we are unable to retrieve your final transcript, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted
    • Out of state high school and High School Equivalent Graduates: You will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • Non-U.S. high school graduates: You will be required to have your high school transcript evaluated by a serving member NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) to determine U.S. equivalency and submit the completed evaluation documentation.
    • All high school completion documentation is required to reflect your graduation/pass date (cannot be future dated) and an official signature, stamp or seal for the issuer among other document requirements.
  • Official College Transcript (If Applicable) - From previous institutions to determine which courses will transfer to NWACC.
    • Unofficial college transcripts may be used for prerequisite purposes and advising
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Advising Appointment - We strongly recommend meeting with an advisor and register for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/Advising)
  2. Register for Classes - Register online in Workday via My NWACC or on campus to complete your certificate or degree.
  3. Complete Prior to the Start of the Semester:
  • Obtain your student ID and parking hangtag at two convenient locations.
    • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, Student Information Center, 1st Floor
    • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
  • Purchase your textbooks and class supplies.
    • The NWACC Bookstore is located at NWACC Benton County on the 1st floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Books may also be ordered online as well.
    • Check your official NWACC email regularly - Your official NWACC email account can be accessed via your My NWACC student portal.

Visiting College Student

A student who does not intend to officially transfer to NWACC. These students are considered non-degree seeking students. A Visiting Student will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs.

Important Information and Limitations Regarding Visiting Student Status:

  • Visiting Students will be classified as “non-degree seeking”
  • Visiting Students will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs
  • Students admitted under the visiting student classification who decide to seek full degree at NWACC, must apply and complete the requirements for a transfer student before applying for graduation
  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday to complete your onboarding tasks, class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  4. Explore and Finalize Your Plan for Payment (As Applicable)
  1. Submit Required Documentation
  • Official College Transcript (If Applicable) - From previous institutions to determine which courses will transfer to NWACC.
    • Unofficial college transcripts may be used for prerequisite purposes and advising
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.
  • Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
    • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Advising Appointment - We strongly recommend meeting with an advisor and register for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/Advising)
  2. Register for Classes - Register online in Workday via My NWACC or on campus to complete your certificate or degree.
  3. Complete Prior to the Start of the Semester:
  • Obtain your student ID and parking hangtag at two convenient locations.
    • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, Student Information Center, 1st Floor
    • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
  • Purchase your textbooks and class supplies.
    • The NWACC Bookstore is located at NWACC Benton County on the 1st floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Books may also be ordered online as well.
  • Check your official NWACC email regularly - Your official NWACC email account can be accessed via your My NWACC student portal.

Concurrent Student

A concurrent student is concurrently enrolled in high school, grades 9-12 and enrolling for classes at NWACC. High school students may earn college credit at NWACC by enrolling in concurrent and dual programs. Applicants who will graduate high school before their anticipated start should NOT select this option.

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment provides the opportunity for students ninth to twelfth grade to earn college credits while still in high school. Students may be able to have the college credit count toward high school graduation as well and, in some cases, take a college class on their own high school campuses through NWACC’s Early College Experience program.
  • Concurrent Enrollment is the enrollment of a high school student in a college course taught on a high school campus (or in selected cases on the college campus or by distance/digital technology) for high school credit and college-level credit (Arkansas Code 6-18-223). Concurrent enrollment allows students to obtain credit toward a high school diploma at the same time they earn college credit.
  • Dual Enrollment is the enrollment of a high school student in postsecondary education for college level credit exclusively. (Arkansas Code 6-60-202)

Find the most current NWACC Concurrent and Dual Enrollment (3010), refer to the NWACC policy database.

To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:

  • High School: currently enrolled in high school/home school (grades 9-12);
  • GPA: 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) cumulative high school grade point average for general education, transfer classes; or 2.0 for Career and Technical Classes leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree or Certificate;
  • Placement Test Scores: standardized placement scores (Accuplacer Next Generation, ACT, ASPIRE, or SAT) that demonstrate college level academic readiness according to guidelines determined by the State of Arkansas;
  • Developmental Courses: A 12th grade student who has at least a 17 ACT sub-score in English, Reading, or Math may enroll in Developmental Courses in English, Reading, or Math.

Admissions and Enrollment Process for Eligible Students:

  1. Meet with High School Counselor/Home School Counselor to review your transcript and discuss the courses you would like to take at NWACC.
  2. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  3. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday.
  4. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  5. Submit Required Documentation
  • College Level Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or ACT Aspire 9 or 10.
    • College level placement test scores must be achieved in the subject area(s) in which you would like to take a class.
    • For information on appropriate college level placement scores, see the placement chart in the NWACC College Catalog or contact earlycollege@nwacc.edu.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 

Special Student

A student who is 18 (eighteen) years old of age or older and has neither graduated from an accredited high school, homeschool nor completed a high school equivalent examination. A special admission student will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs and may enroll in 12 (twelve) hours of classes each semester while considered in special student status. These students are considered non-degree seeking students.

Important Information and Limitations Regarding Special Student Status:

  • Students may enroll in 12 (twelve) hours of classes each semester while considered in special student status.
  • Students admitted under “Special” admissions must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue enrollment at NWACC.
  • Students will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs.
  • Students can be enrolled in GED programs and be a special admission student at the same time, as long as it isn’t the same course. (For example, a student cannot study mathematics at Adult Education and be enrolled in mathematics as a special admission student.)
  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate Your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday to complete your onboarding tasks, class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  4. Explore and Finalize Your Plan for Payment (As Applicable)
    • Payment Plan Options - Once you have registered for classes, you may log into your Workday account via My NWACC to set up a payment plan
    • Apply for Scholarships - Apply for NWACC’s internal scholarships (www.nwacc.edu/scholarships) and outside scholarships.
  5. Submit Required Documentation
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.
  • Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
    • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
  • Alternative method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    •  In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor One College Dr. Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor 6101 Watkins Ave. Springdale, AR 72762
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Advising Appointment - We strongly recommend meeting with an advisor and register for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/Advising)
  2. Register for Classes - Register online in Workday via My NWACC or on campus to complete your certificate or degree.
  3. Complete Prior to the Start of the Semester:
  • Obtain your student ID and parking hangtag at two convenient locations.
    • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, Student Information Center, 1st Floor
    • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
  • Purchase your textbooks and class supplies.
    • The NWACC Bookstore is located at NWACC Benton County on the 1st floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Books may also be ordered online as well.
  • Check your official NWACC email regularly - Your official NWACC email account can be accessed via your My NWACC student portal.

International College Student

A student who is admitted entry into the United States, usually under special permits or visas, for the specific purpose of following a particular course of study in an accredited institution of the receiving country. Exceptions may include citizens of territories of the United States of America. Applicants who have Permanent Residency status or are undocumented are not considered an International College Student.

 

International students/scholars must adhere to all NWACC admission policies and may be required to provide additional documentation as a condition of admission. These individuals have been or will be granted an entry visa by the Federal Government and hold nonimmigrant documentation allowing collegiate studies. NWACC is capable of issuing F-1 and F-2 visas.

Definitions of an International College Student

  • International Students are born outside the United States of America and have been granted F Visa statuses and hold a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student/Scholar also known as Form 1-20 sponsored through NWACC.
  • Resident Aliens are born outside the United States of America and have been granted a Temporary Resident Status by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • F-1 Visiting Students are International students who currently hold any valid Visa not sponsored by NWACC.

For the most current NWACC International Student Admission Policy (4014.1) refer to the NWACC policy database.

Exceptions

  • Legal Permanent Residents are non-U.S. Citizens who have been granted Permanent Resident Status by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and are not considered as international students.
  • DACA/DREAMers: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Dream Act recipients are not considered International Students due to their legal status with the United States Government.

International Student Categories:

  • First-Time International College Student: Students outside of the United States who wish to attend NWACC as an F-1 international student.
  • Transferring International College Student: International students on an F-1 Visa at another United States institution who wish to transfer to NWACC.
  • Visiting International College Student: International students on a U.S. Visa who do not need sponsorship on F-1, and wish to enroll in NWACC classes for one or more semesters.
  • Refugees/Asylees: A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, political turmoil, or natural disaster. These individuals are eligible for enrollment without restrictions.
  • Temporary Protected Status: Granted to eligible citizens of designated countries during the period for which a country has been designated for TPS by the United States of America.

All prospective international students must contact the International Programs Center at NWACC Benton Campus, Becky Paneitz Student Center, Suite 225, call (479) 986-4019, or email internationaladmissions@nwacc.edu.

International Students Residing Outside of the United States (F-1 Student Visa)

The following items must all be submitted to NWACC before an I-20 is issued:

  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Activate your My NWACC Student Account - Once you have been accepted to NWACC, you will receive an email with your NWACC username and required next steps. My NWACC provides access to your NWACC email account and Workday to complete your onboarding tasks, class registration, financial aid, and much more.
  3. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  4. Submit Required Documentation
  • Copy of your Passport
  • Completed Financial Awareness Form
  • Proof of Financing - Bank statements must be from within 6 months
  • High School or College Transcript/Diploma Evaluation Results
    • Non-U.S. Transcripts (High School and College) must be evaluated by a serving member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) before they are turned into the Enrollments Support Center at NWACC.
  • Proof of English Verification (English Verification Check Form)

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
    • Alternative Method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    • In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
    • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 
  1. Acceptance Letter and Applying for F-1 Visa
    Once all admission items listed above are received and validated, we will award an acceptance letter and an “initial” I-20.
  • Complete an international mail request with UEMS
  • Pick them up in person
  • Request mail inside the United States (Provide U.S. address)
  • After I-20 has been received, student will need to apply for a Visa.
  • Review the Obtaining an F-1 Visa and Interview Tips webpage.

International Students - Visiting/No Sponsorship

The following items in addition to the above must all be submitted to NWACC before enrollment:

  1. Complete the Online Application. NWACC has an admission policy that allows an indiviudal to apply year-round however, it is recommended to apply early to get the best choices for classes. (www.nwacc.edu/apply)
  2. Complete Onboarding Tasks. Onboarding tasks will include submitting admissions documents, providing your emergency contact, verifying your personal information, and completing other required tasks.
    • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
    • Once logged into Workday, you will find your required onboarding tasks in your My Tasks box (the inbox icon in the top right corner).
  3. Submit Required Documentation
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Visa
  • Copy of I-94
  • Official U.S. College Transcript OR High School or College Transcript/Diploma Evaluation Results
    • Non-U.S. Transcripts (High School and College) must be evaluated by a serving member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) before they are turned into the Enrollments Support Center at NWACC.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document viaMy NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
    • Alternative Method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    • In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
    • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 

Travel

If you need to travel by airplane to our college, you may book your flight via NWACC’s Student Universe Travel Service.

  • Please use your new NWACC.EDU email address to sign up and receive student discounts.
  • If it requests verification of student status, then upload your acceptance letter and I-20 form or Visa.

Housing

NWACC DOES NOT provide on-campus housing. Individuals are expected to arrange housing prior to arrival in the U.S.

Health Insurance

All NWACC sponsored F-1 and F-2 internationals, are required to purchase NWACC supplied international health insurance each semester. International Student Health Insurance webpage.

Important Notes for Consideration

  • Applications should be submitted as early as possible.
  • The time it takes the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process a student visa is unpredictable and could take months to schedule an interview.
  • Students will not be eligible to participate in federally funded financial aid programs

Submit Required General Admission Documentation

  • Placement Test Scores - ACT, SAT, Accuplacer Next Generation and/or GED College Ready scores of 165+.
    • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter).
      • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam.
    • Students who have not yet completed a college level math course and have an ACT Math score of 17 (seventeen) or below, are encouraged to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test.
    • Students who have an ACT Reading and/or Writing score of 18 (eighteen) or below are encouraged to take the writing and reading portion of the Accuplacer test.
  • Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations - All students are required to submit acceptable proof of two doses of MMR vaccine, an approved Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) immunization exemption, or birth prior to 1957.
    • We will attempt to retrieve immunization records from an Arkansas statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
    • If you received your immunizations outside of Arkansas, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.
      • Check with your doctor, previous high school or colleges attended and/or the immunization department for the state that your immunizations were administered in.
    • See the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccination Requirement section for additional details.
  • Proof of Tuberculosis (TB) Test Results - All foreign-born students born in a country where Tuberculosis (TB) is endemic and, who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, are required to submit TB test results.
    • Document must be in English
    • Test must be completed in the U.S.
    • See the Tuberculosis (TB) Test Requirement section for additional details.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
    • Alternative Method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    • In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
    • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
    • Drop the documents off using the curbside drop box
      • The Bentonville drop box is located in the circle drive between the parking garage and Burns Hall.
      • The Springdale drop box is located in front of the main entrance to the building.
      • Note: The exterior drop boxes are not for payments. 

Conditional Admissions for High School Graduates

Arkansas State Act 1290 of 1997 requires students graduating from high school May 1, 2002 and after to have completed the core curriculum for unconditional college admission. All students graduating after May 1, 2002 from Arkansas public high schools, out of state high schools, home schooling, private schools and Arkansas High School Diploma recipients shall be evaluated by the Office of Admissions for the purpose of being granted conditional or unconditional admissions status. Students admitted conditionally will be provided with notification of their admission status via their official NWACC email following the complete review of their high school transcript.

A student admitted conditionally to NWACC has the following limitations, requirements, conditions, or restrictions placed upon their initial enrollment status.

Limitations: The student may enroll for a maximum of 15 semester credit hours.

Requirements for Conditionally Admitted Students:

  1. A student seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, or who has not declared a degree and has not successfully completed the core curriculum must complete:
  • 6 credit hours of English Composition I and II
  • College Algebra or a higher level math course
  • 3 or 4 credit hours of science or social/behavioral science
  • All 12/13 credit hours of core academic courses must be successfully completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the first 30 semester hours (excluding developmental courses).
  1. A student seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree or technical certificate who failed to successfully complete the complete the core curriculum must complete:
  • 6 credit hours of English Composition I and II
  • 3 credit hours of college level Mathematics
  • 3 credit hours of introduction to data processing or a higher level computer class (other technical courses may be substituted for the college algebra and introduction to data processing with the approval of the Vice President for Learning)
  • All 12 credit hours of core academic/technical courses must be successfully completed with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the first 30 semester hours (excluding developmental courses) of enrollment with NWACC.

Immunization Requirements

Measles, Mumps And Rubella (MMR) Immunization Requirement

NWACC implements and complies with the Arkansas State Board of Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization Requirements, Promulgated Under the Authority of Ark. Code Ann. §§ 20-7-109, 6-18-702, 6-60-501 - 504. With the purpose to protect the public health of our campuses, NWACC supplements the Arkansas State Board of Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization Requirement Section III.C. by requiring all incoming students, to show proof of immunization, immunity or medical or other lawful exemption, of two doses of MMR vaccine, or birth prior to 1957.

  • For Arkansas residents, NWACC will attempt to retrieve immunization records from a statewide database. If we are unable to retrieve your documentation, you will need to submit your documentation after being accepted.

Acceptable proof of MMR immunization is documentation issued by a licensed medical doctor, an authorized public health representative, an Arkansas education institution (high school or college) or the U.S. Military.

  • Documentation must be in English and reflect the student’s name, at least 1 piece of personal identifiable information outside of the student’s name, the vaccine type and the dates that the vaccines were administered

Acceptable proof of MMR immunization exemption is documentation issued by the Arkansas Department of Health or the U.S. Military and be valid for the current school year.

Tuberculosis (TB) Test Result Requirement

All foreign-born students born in a country where Tuberculosis (TB) is endemic, who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, are required to submit TB test results within 30 days of the first semester of which they are enrolled.

Students who have had the required screening performed in the U.S. Military or Canada within the six months prior to enrollment will not be required to have it repeated, provided that they present satisfactory documentation.

Acceptable proof of TB screening results is documentation issued by a licensed medical doctor, an authorized public health representative or the U.S. Military.

  • Documentation must be in English and reflect the student’s name, at least 1 piece of personal identifiable information outside of the student’s name, the date it was applied, the date the test result was determined and the results.
  • A negative chest x-ray is not a substitute for a skin test.

When a TB skin test (TST) causes 10mm or more of induration or an Interferon-Gama Release Assay (IGR) test is positive, the student will need to have the Arkansas Certification of Tuberculosis Screening for Institutions of Higher Education and addendum completed by a physician and returned to NWACC within 10 business days.

  • Students who test positive for TB are not permitted to visit any of the NWACC Campus locations until the Arkansas Certification of Tuberculosis Screening for Institutions of Higher Education and addendum is completed by a physician and submitted to NWACC reflecting that the student is not contagious and can return on-campus.

TB is not endemic in the countries listed below and students born in these countries are NOT required to submit TB test results.

  • America Region: Canada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts, and Nevis, Saint Lucia, USA, and Virgin Islands (USA).
  • European Region: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
  • Western Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, and New Zealand.

The list of countries above is maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health.

To protect the privacy of your information and to comply with U.S. Department of Education regulations, we can no longer accept documents by email. You can submit your documents one of the ways below:

  • Electronically upload the document via My NWACC.
    • Directly to your student account in Workday.
      • To access Workday, sign in to My NWACC. On the left side of the screen under Launchpad, click on Workday, and then Workday Login.
      • Use the Help Guides for Students to assist with completing your onboarding tasks.
    • Alternative Method - Upload to DropBox (www.nwacc.edu/SubmitDocs).
  • Provide your physical document(s).
    • In Person: Bring the document to Enrollment Services
      • Fax the document to (479) 725-4698 with a copy of your government issued ID attached.
      • Mail the document to NWACC, Student Records, One College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712
      • NWACC Washington County: Lobby, 1st Floor
      • NWACC Benton County: Becky Paneitz Student Center, 2nd Floor

Placement Test

Students that score below college-level in one or more areas (see current Placement Chart) should schedule the corresponding placement test to confirm appropriate course placement prior to advisement and registration.

  • NWACC reserves the right to change placement requirements.
  • If you need to take the Accuplacer exam, visit the NWACC Testing Center (www.nwacc.edu/testingcenter) or call (479) 619-4354.
    • There may be a testing fee prior to taking the exam