NWFSC
Welcome to NWFSC
Early College/Dual Enrollment Orientation
During this orientation, we will review:
•  NWFSC
Background Information
•  Dual Enrollment Statement of Purpose
•  Tuition and Books
•  Eligibility Requirements
•  Enrollment Checklist
•  Placement Tests/Course Sequence
•  Course Repeat Policy
•  Transferring Credits
•  Student Rights & Responsibilities
•  Student Resources
•  Secrets to Success
NWFSC
NWFSC Background Info
• NWFSC is part of Florida’s network of public state colleges and has earned a
reputation for educational excellence and community involvement in the 50
year history of the college.
• NWFSC serves approximately 17,000 students annually. About 56 percent of
students are age 24 and under, 31 percent of students are age 25 to 39 and 13
percent are age 40 or older.
• Accredited to award Associate and Bachelor degrees, short term
technical and vocational certificates and applied technology diplomas.
• NWFSC has seven campuses and centers which offer extensive day, evening
and weekend classes in 9 terms per year (3 regular terms and 6 fast track).
In addition to the Niceville Campus, NWFSC operates a joint campus with the
University of West Florida in Fort Walton Beach. NWFSC also operates the
Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs, the Robert L.F. Sikes Education
Center in Crestview, the South Walton Center, and centers at Eglin AFB and
Hurlburt Field.
NWFSC
Dual Enrollment Statement of Purpose
•  The purpose of the Dual Enrollment program is to
provide qualified high school students the
opportunity to enroll in college courses to earn
both college credit and credit toward high school
graduation.
•  Dual enrollment is one of the articulated
acceleration mechanisms defined in Florida
Statutes.
NWFSC
Dual Enrollment Statement of Purpose
The mission of dual enrollment, as specified by the
Legislature is three-fold:
—  To shorten the time necessary for a student to complete
the requirements of a postsecondary degree and high
school diploma.
—  To broaden the scope of curricular options available to
students.
—  To increase the depth of study available for a particular
subject.
NWFSC
Tuition and Books
—  Tuition and fees are exempted for approved courses.
—  Courses that are less than three credits fall under NWFSC’s
concurrent program in which the student receives college credit
(if the student is over 15) but does not receive high school
credit.
—  Books for public high school students are provided by the
county. Okaloosa County students acquire their books at
NWFSC’s main campus in Niceville. Walton County students may
acquire books at the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs.
—  Private and home school students are responsible for the cost
and acquisition of their books.
NWFSC
Eligibility Requirements
Public School
Okaloosa County
—  Students must have a cumulative High School Unweighted grade point
average of 3.0 or above .
—  Students must be a high school junior or senior to participate in college-
level courses during school hours, after school hours or during the
summer term. Rising sophomores may participate in college-level courses
after school hours or during the summer term which begins after
completion of their freshmen year.
—  Students must take a State approved college-level placement test (ACT,
SAT, PERT). The student must pass all portions of the test upon
accumulation of 12 college credits. Students must pass the appropriate
sub test if enrolling in a college English, math, reading, Gordon rule
social science or humanities course, or any course which requires
English, math, or reading prerequisites.
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Eligibility Requirements
Public School
Walton County
—  Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or
above. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis if approved by
the high school and the college.
—  Students must be enrolled in the ninth grade or above.
—  Students must take a State approved college-level placement test (ACT,
SAT, PERT). The student must pass all subtests of the test upon
accumulating 12 college credits. Students must pass the appropriate
subtest if enrolling in a college English, math, reading, Gordon rule social
science or humanities course, or any course which requires English,
math, or reading prerequisites.
NWFSC
Eligibility Requirements
Home School
—  Students must be officially enrolled in a home school program and
submit a copy of the current Legal Compliance and Eligibility Form
(proof of enrollment in a home school program) that is on file with the
school district. This form is due on the day of registration.
—  Student must be at least 15 years of age and not more than 18 years of
age by the first day of class for the term in which planning to enroll.
—  Student must take a State approved college placement test (ACT, SAT,
PERT) and pass all appropriate subtest if enrolling in a college English,
math, reading, Gordon rule social science, or humanities course, or any
course which requires English, math, or reading prerequisites. Student
must pass all subtests upon accumulating 12 college credits.
—  Limit enrollment to no more that 18 hours per semester.
NWFSC
Eligibility Requirements
Private School
—  Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) as specified
in his/her school’s governing articulation agreement, or the
recommendation of the principal and the approval of the college if less
than the specified GPA.
—  Students must be enrolled in the grade of high school studies that is
specified in their school governing articulation agreement.
—  Students must take a State approved college-level placement test (ACT,
SAT, PERT). The student must pass all portions of the test upon
accumulating 12 college credits. Students must pass the appropriate sub
test if enrolling in a college English, math, reading, Gordon rule social
science or humanities course, or any course which requires English,
math, or reading prerequisites.
—  Private schools are responsible for tuition and fees for their students.
NWFSC
Enrollment Checklist
Students who meet the eligibility requirements for Dual
Enrollment may register for approved college classes by
following the steps below.
1.  Obtain a Dual Enrollment Admission and Registration Form from your
High School counselor or any NWFSC campus.
2.  Students will need to meet with their High School counselor to help them
complete the Dual Enrollment Admissions and Registration form. The
counselors will have to fill out the student's GPA on the form as well as
the classes the student will take at NWFSC. Check the Schedule of
Classes for all of our course options at www.nwfsc.edu.
NWFSC
Enrollment Checklist continued
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Once the Dual Enrollment Admissions and Registration form is
completed with the classes filled out and the proper signatures
obtained, return the form to an Enrollment Services office at any
NWFSC campus on or after the student’s registration date. Dual
Enrollment students must always register in person. Please call the
Dual Enrollment Office at 729-5205 for registration dates.
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Consult with your High Counselor or the Dual Enrollment Office to
determine if placement testing is required. If testing is necessary,
contact the NWFSC location nearest to you for testing times
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Public High School Students will need their proof of registration in
hand to obtain their books. Okaloosa Public High School Students will
pick up their books at the Niceville bookstore while Walton Public
High School Students will pick up their books at the Chautauqua
Center in DeFuniak Springs. Out of district students need the proper
paperwork from their school in order to attain their books at any
NWFSC Campus. Private school and home school students can
purchase books at either campus bookstore.
NWFSC
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test
(PERT)
Appropriate course placement is critical for success in college course work.
• No dual enrollment student will be enrolled in a mathematics, English , Gordon
Rule social science or humanities course without appropriate test scores. All
students must submit test scores before registering for college course.
• If scores on the ACT and/or SAT test are below cut-off in a particular area,
you must take the applicable portion of the PERT.
• If the ACT/SAT test scores are over 2 years old you must take the PERT.
• If you have never taken the ACT or the SAT you must take the PERT.
NWFSC
The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
PERT,ACT, SAT & FCPT Placement Test Cut-off Scores.
TEST
Reading
REA2105
English
LIN 1670
English
ENC1101
Algebra
MAT1033A
Algebra
MAC1105
PERT
104
99
103
114
123
FCPT
83
83-91
92
72-89
90
ACT
19
17-20
21
19-20
21
SAT
440
440-499
500
440-499
500
No dual enrollment student shall be enrolled without test scores. To
enroll in a college mathematics, English, Gordon Rule social science or
humanities course the student must demonstrate adequate precollegiate preparation on the basic mathematics and communication
skills assessment of an approved entry-level placement test. Contact
Dual Enrollment at 850-729-5205 or Student Services at
850-729-6016 for retesting information.
NWFSC
English Course Sequence
LIN1670
Writing and Grammar
PERT 99-122
Review of grammar with
emphasis on the language
skills and develop essays
with various strategies
ENC1101
English Composition I
PERT 123
Instruction and intensive
practice in expository and
argumentative writing
ENC1102
English Composition II
Completion of ENC1101
with a grade of c or
better.
Interpretive and critical
reading of fiction;
practice in writing analytic
discourse; practice in
writing research paper
Math Course Sequence
Placement Test Required MTB1323 Technical Math I
MAT1033A Intermediate Algebra If CPT/Algebra <90 If PERT score <123
MTB1103 Business MathemaEcs
STA2023 StaEsEcs
MAC1105 College Algebra
MGF1106 or MGF1107 Math for Liberal Arts
MTG2206 College Geometry
MAC1140 Pre-­‐Calc Algebra
MAD2104 Intro to Discrete Math
MAC2233 Calculus for Business
MAC1114 Trigonometry
MAC1147 Pre-­‐Calc Algebra & Trig
MAC2311 Calculus I
MHF4404 History of Math
MAC2312 Calculus II
MHF3202 Set Theory and Logic
MAS2103 Linear Algebra
MAC2313 Calculus III
MAD3107 Applied Discrete Math
MAP2302 DifferenEal EquaEons
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Transferring Credits
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The college credits earned through dual enrollment are the same as
college credits earned at any Florida university or Florida state college
and as such, are readily transferable throughout the state. The credits
appear on the student’s high school transcript with the college course
number. Students are also issued an NWFSC transcript that indicates
the college credits earned and the college course numbers.
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Florida’s common course numbering system and NWFSC ’s regional
accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools also
facilitate transfer of credits to colleges and universities nationwide.
Depending on the out-of-state institution, college credits earned
through dual enrollment, like college credits earned through AP or IB,
may transfer to meet specific degree requirements or as elective
credits. Students who plan to attend college outside of Florida should
check with the university they plan to attend to find out how the school
transfers college credits earned from other accredited colleges and
universities.
NWFSC
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Student Rights
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NWFSC serves all persons without regard to age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national
origin, race, religion, or sex.
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Each member of the NWFSC community is expected to participate seriously and purposefully in
college life.
These standards apply to behavior in the classroom, academic achievement, and campus behavior.
Any act or behavior by a student which tends to interfere or otherwise disrupt the orderly conduct,
process, function, or interests of the college is prohibited. Such acts and behaviors include but are
not limited to the following:
Cheating in any form, including plagiarism
Gambling, theft, vandalism or destruction of college property
Falsification of personal or college records
The use, manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession of alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs on
campus or at any college-sponsored function.
Violence, hazing or harassment
A student may be suspended or dismissed by the President for behavior that is prohibited or
otherwise unacceptable. There is a formal procedure to follow to resolve legitimate issues. Be sure
to read the section of the catalog labeled “Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.”
By applying for admission to NWFSC, the student agrees upon enrollment to abide by college policies
and regulations published in its policy statements, current catalog, official manuals, and publications.
NWFSC
Attendance & Enrollment Responsibilities
Students are expected to know important dates
during each term:
Last Day to Drop:
—  Each term, there is an advertised last day to drop, generally seven days from
first date of classes for the term. If a student executes and submits an official
drop form (with the signature of the High School Counselor) before the
advertised last day to drop, the transaction is considered dropping a course and
no record of enrollment will appear on the student’s transcript, nor will the
enrollment count as an attempt for purposes of full cost and repeat rules.
Payment Due Date:
—  When a student’s registration has been completed, if there is a balance due,
there will be a date given as to when the fees must be paid. It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain this information and honor the due date. Students who
fail to meet this due date will be dropped from all classes. Although the student
is free to re-register through the last day of open registration, the student may
not be able to get into the same classes. So it is very important to pay all
outstanding fees by the due date assigned.
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Last Day to Withdraw:
—  If a student submits an official withdrawal form (with the signature of the High
School Counselor), by the day before the class final, the transaction is
considered withdrawing from a course and the student will receive a grade of “W”
on his/her final grade report and transcript. Students are permitted a maximum
of one withdrawal per course; If a student withdraws from a course he/she may
NOT repeat that course under the dual enrollment program. Upon the third
withdrawal, students will not be permitted to withdraw and will receive a grade
for the course (A, B, C, D, F, or P). Students who have three or more withdrawals
from DE courses are no longer eligible to participate in dual enrollment.
Graduation Deadline:
—  Final responsibility for all graduation requirements for the degree, certificate or
diploma that the student is seeking rests with the student. Each term there is an
advertised last day to apply for graduation. During the next to last term of
enrollment, all students are encouraged to contact an advisor or the Office of
Enrollment Services to ensure all graduation requirements can be met as
expected.
—  STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL OF THEIR SCHEDULED
CLASSES. The effect of absences upon grades is determined by the instructor.
Three consecutive day class absences, two consecutive evening class absences, or
three absences in a month will be reported as excessive. These absences are
reported to student’s high school guidance counselor.
NWFSC
Info Resources and Student Handbook
The college catalog, www.nwfsc.edu/catalog/, is a reliable source of information for
dual enrollment students. The dual enrollment web page, www.nwfsc.edu/dual/,
outlines the dual program . The catalog and the dual enrollment web page are
both available on the NWFSC website: www.nwfsc.edu.
Key elements in the catalog:
—  The college calendar, which shows the dates that each term begins and ends,
important class schedule dates, and college holidays
—  Student rights and responsibilities
—  College programs
—  Financial aid information
—  Student support services
NWFSC
While You Are On Campus
I.D. Cards
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These are available at no charge and will be issued when all fees are paid. They are necessary
for checking out materials from the library and for accessing electronic information
databases via the Internet from home. The cards are used for identification at the Business
Office and the College Store. For free admittance to some NWFSC events, such as the
Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra concerts, student theatrical productions and Raider
Athletics a current student I.D. card is required. There is a $15.00 fee to replace a lost ID
card.
Parking
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The operation of a private vehicle on an NWFSC campus is a privilege, not a right. All
students must display a parking decal on the vehicle and park in the designated white-lined
spaces. Parking decals are available during registration and throughout the year at no charge.
Car Trouble
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At the Niceville campus, for assistance with a dead battery, contact the Student Activities
office in Building SSC. If your keys get locked in your car, contact the Physical Plant
Department. If all else fails, or you are unsure what to do, contact Security! The same holds
true for all campuses and centers – contact Security for assistance.
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Keys Student Success
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Plan Your Classes Wisely
Avoid multiple Gordon Rule Writing classes in the same term.
Arrange a good balance of challenging and less-challenging courses.
Attend class regularly.
Establish a good attendance record beginning with the first day of class every term.
Know the course requirements.
Be aware of all the requirements and policies in each of your courses.
Keep the course syllabus/outline for reference.
Know your instructor - Names and office hours are important.
Make a Friend - Identify a student contact in each of your classes. This is someone you
can study with, compare information, or get assignments when you are unable to attend
class.
Seek assistance - At the first sign of trouble with a course, ask for help at the
Academic Success Center, the Math Lab, or visit with your instructor.
Make good use of the free support services available to students.
Do expect to be rewarded with learning achievement by adhering to the student success
guidelines.
Don’t expect special privileges or extra credit opportunities for the courses you attend.
Manage your time carefully - Assume that most classes require two-four hours per
week out-of-class study time, so don’t overload your waking hours!
NWFSC
Academic & Tutorial Support Services – They’re Free!!
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NWFSC Website: The NWFSC website guides students to various academic and tutorial
services. Click on “Learning Support Services” to find a variety of links and information,
including ASK (Academic Success Keys), an online index of college-wide tutorial resources,
review materials, and helpful web links, organized by subject areas and location.
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Academic Success Center (ASC): ASC is located on the Niceville campus in the Student Life
Bldg. It provides learning support through tutoring (individual and group) in most subjects, as
well as computer tutorials. The Learning Skills and Writing Lab is part of the Center. Limited
ASC services are also available at the FWB campus.
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Math Labs: Math labs are available in the L Building of the Niceville campus and in Building 7
on the FWB campus. These labs are open to all students and provide free walk-in tutoring for
all mathematics courses. Limited services may be arranged at the Sikes and Chautauqua
Centers.
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Learning Resource Center (LRC): LRC is located on the Niceville campus. It contains a
collection of more than 85,000 books, 10,000 audio-visual items, 365 magazines and
newspapers, and 2,500 online full-text periodicals. A computer network provides access to
library holdings at the 11 state universities and the 28 community colleges, as well as
numerous sources through the Internet. For more information, visit the LRC website by
clicking “Library” on the NWFSC website.
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FACTS: The Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students. FACTS is a unique
network that provides access to the online program requirements, transfer issues and other
student-related information. FACTS also offers a variety of student services and resources,
provided for your convenience by the State of Florida and by the participating institutions.
For more information, visit the FACTS website by clicking “Resources & Links” on the
NWFSC website.
NWFSC
Believe in Yourself!
—  Congratulations and thank you for choosing
NWFSC to start your college career.
—  We care for our students and promote
success. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact us.
—  Dual Enrollment:
—  Student Services:
—  Testing:
850-729-5205
850-729-4901
850-729-6016