Enrolling at CWC

Open Admission

Central Wyoming College has a policy of open admission and therefore admits persons age 16 years and older as degree-seeking matriculated students who have the desire to pursue post-secondary education, to acquire specific skills, and have the ability to benefit. Non-degree seeking students who have the desire to acquire specific skills and have the ability to benefit, may be admitted if age 15 or older. Current high school students, under the age of 16, may be concurrently enrolled through a Board of Cooperative Higher Educational Services (BOCHES) articulation agreement.

The College may deny or condition admission, readmission, or continuing enrollment of any individual who, in the judgement of the College, presents an unreasonable risk to the safety and welfare of the College and persons thereon. In making such judgment, the College may, among other things, take into account the individual’s history and experience relative to (1) violence and destructive conduct, (2) such behavior at other educational institutions, and (3) any measures the individual may have successfully implemented to eliminate such conduct or behavior. A decision to utilize the authority conferred by this paragraph shall be communicated to the individual in writing. The College maintains procedures by which such decisions are made and appealed, and a means through which reasonable accommodations for disabilities may be requested.

If CWC becomes aware an applicant or admitted student has been suspended or expelled from another institution, either through a transcript with a disciplinary notation or otherwise, the Dean of Students will solicit information from the prospective student and transcript-issuing institution as well as any relevant public records about the incident. The Dean of Students will present this research to the Students of Concern Admission sub-committee, which will decide to either admit the student on first-semester probation or deny or revoke admission as applicable. The applicant will be notified in writing of this decision. Applicants denied admission or students whose admission is revoked under this procedure who wish to appeal should provide a written justification to the Vice President for Student Affairs within 5 days of the admission decision. Applicants or students who provide false information in the course of this process will be denied admission or have admission revoked.

Students wishing to receive Title IV (Federal) funding (i.e. Pell grants, Federal Direct Student Loans, SEOG (supplemental opportunity grants), and Federal Work Study) must provide an Official High School Transcript or a High School Diploma if they have been out of high school for five or more years.  College transcripts must also be submitted for any previous colleges attended. Failure to provide these documents will disqualify the student from receiving any type of Title IV federal funding.  If documents are determined to be falsified CWC is required to report the fraud to the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Education and no federal aid will be offered.

Student Admission Procedure

• Complete the CWC admission application. Students will not be allowed to register for courses until the college receives the admission application.
• Admission applications are available from the Admissions Office or on the CWC web site (www.cwc.edu/apply). Online applications are encouraged for timely and accurate data entry. Students are encouraged to begin the admission process well in advance of registration.
• All new degree seeking students are required to fill out the online college application and degree seeking students who have not enrolled in a credit class at CWC for a minimum of two years need to submit a new online application at www.cwc.edu/apply.
• All high school transcripts and high school equivalency certificates are to be sent to:

  Student Records Office
  Central Wyoming College
  2660 Peck Avenue
  Riverton, Wyoming 82501

• Degree-seeking students wishing to transfer credits into CWC must provide official college transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution attended to Central Wyoming College Student Records Office. All transcripts become the property of the college and will not be released or copied for non-CWC third party use.

International Students

Students who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States are welcome to apply for admission. Once the student has completed all application forms, he or she will be issued an I-20. Requirements for Admission are:

1. A completed CWC online application form.
2. Financial Support form with supporting certified bank statement indicating that the applicant, applicant’s family, or applicant’s sponsor are able to provide a minimum of $18,796 (U.S. funds) per academic year of study. (Please note that actual living expenses will depend on lifestyle, and the total expenses might be lower than or exceed $18,796).
3. CWC's health form, completed in English, signed by a licensed physician.
4. Students must provide proof of health insurance prior to visa approval. The student may purchase a plan through an approved provider suggested by CWC or demonstrate sufficient coverage. Students may request a list of approved insurance plans from the admissions office by emailing international@cwc.edu.
5. A housing application and $100 deposit.
6. Original high school/college transcripts, with English translation officially evaluated by an approved evaluation service. We recommend you use Spantran for your evaluation.
7. An official copy of the applicant’s TOEFL, IELTS or Duo Lingo score. CWC’s requirement for foreign students is as follows:

CWC’s institution code is 4115. The TOEFL score must be sent directly to CWC. Students from English speaking countries may waive the TOEFL requirement with two (2) letters of recommendation from an authorized school official. Please contact the International Students email for more information: international@cwc.edu.

Please request all necessary application material from:

Central Wyoming College

International Student Advisor

307.855.2270

2660 Peck Avenue

Riverton, Wyoming 82501

international@cwc.edu

All international students attending college at Central Wyoming College must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for fall or spring semester, a minimum of 6 credits for a summer semester.

Admission is granted after all documentation is received and approved along with the understanding that the student has a valid, unexpired visa and the ability to provide evidence of financial support. The student must be fully prepared to meet the necessary financial obligations for the entire time they will be in the U.S.

More information is available at https://www.cwc.edu/international/

Assessment

Students pursuing a degree or certificate, or taking math classes, will need to take CWC's ALEKS placement test prior to advisement and registration or have current ACT or SAT scores sent to CWC. Part-time students enrolling in math are also required to take a placement assessment exam or provide the appropriate ACT or SAT scores. 

The assessment exam is not used for admissions purposes. The purpose of the assessment exam is to insure that students register for courses that are appropriate for their skill level.

Students who are not placed into college-level coursework via ACT scores or previously earned college credit should take the ALEKS exam for placement. ALEKS offers an initial non-proctored assessment that can be completed at home, and Prep and Learning Modules to gain and refresh knowledge.

Students must discuss scores with their adviser to ensure proper placement has been met. Proctored placement test scores must be received and entered in the student file prior to course registration.

Math Placement for CWC can be determined by:

• Math ACT score (within the past 2 years) OR
• Score on a PROCTORED ALEKS Math Assessment OR
• Previously earned college credit (Subject to evaluation by the Office of the Registrar)
  
  

Students who do not have placement scores for English must consult their adviser and register for both ENGL-1007/ENGL-1010. Placement at that point will be based on the instructor’s recommendation. ACT Placement Scores for English are as follows: ACT score of 18 will place a student into ENGL 1010, if a student ACT score is 17 or lower they will be placed into ENGL-1007/ENGL-1010.

For all college level courses, i.e. those numbered 1000 or above, it is the student’s responsibility to have the necessary college level skills in composition and mathematics to be successful in the class. College level skills in composition and mathematics can be demonstrated by assessment testing, ACT or SAT test scores or successful completion of the appropriate pre-college courses. Students who are unsure of the required academic skills for a particular class should contact the instructor of the course, an academic advisor, or the appropriate Dean.

It is important for students to note that pre-college courses will count in class loads for financial aid and scholarship eligibility, except for the Hathaway Scholarship, and will be computed in their grade point average. However, these courses cannot be applied toward meeting degree requirements, nor are they considered in computing President’s and Dean’s honor roll lists.

When neither pre-college nor college level studies is appropriate, students may receive educational service through the CWC Adult Basic Education (ABE) program.

Wind River Job Corps

Through the Wind River Job Corps partnership with Central Wyoming College, eligible students may earn work skills and/or college credit while attending Wind River Job Corps. Some of the programs include, but are not limited to, the following: Welding, Accounting, and other programs. For more information regarding programs or eligibility, please call 307-855-2115.

Registration

Students may enroll in classes during the registration periods indicated in the academic calendar and the Schedule of Classes publication. Registrations will be accepted up to the first day of class.

Information regarding class availability and registration procedures is published prior to the beginning of each semester. All new and returning degree-seeking students are required to schedule an advising session to register. Students with holds may not be permitted to register. An advising session may be scheduled by contacting:

Central Wyoming College Rustler Central – Riverton 307.855.2115

Dubois Outreach Office 307.455.2625

Jackson Outreach Office 307.733.7425

Lander Outreach Office 307.332.3394

or by contacting your Faculty Advisor, whose name is available in MyCentral, under the "Rustler Central" tab.

Success Coaching and Faculty Advisors

Each student declaring an area of emphasis is assigned to a Success Coach & Faculty Advisor. The Faculty member generally teaches in the student’s area of emphasis. Success Coaches and Faculty Advisors assist students in planning their programs of study and with other academic and career-related concerns. After the student's first term, the student will be encouraged to meet with their respective Faculty Advisor, who will work with the student on academic advising, registration, career, and other related issues, while the student's Success Coach will continue to assist in areas like Financial Aid, personal issues, etc.

Academic Program Declaration

All degree-seeking students shall declare an academic program.  All academic programs are listed in the Degrees and Certificates Section of this catalog.

Adding a Course

Degree-seeking students, in consultation with their Faculty Advisor or Success Coach, may add courses during the regularly scheduled registration periods. Late registrations may be allowed up through the Friday of the first week, but instructor permission is required; registration is facilitated by the Success Coach. No late registrations are generally allowed after the first week. However, if attempted, instructor permission is required, Dean permission is required, and registration is facilitated by the Success Coach.

New students or students who have been absent at least one year should not be allowed to register late after the first day of classes without instructor permission, Dean permission, and contact with their Faculty Advisor or Success Coach.