Student Admissions

New Student Orientation Seminars

The Admission and Recruitment offices conduct orientation seminars for new students. Students are strongly urged to participate. Many questions about the College, its programs and its services can be answered during these seminars, and students have an opportunity to meet key personnel at the College who may be of help to them during their college career.

Academic Year

The College publishes registration dates in an academic calendar, in semester course schedules, and on the Website. Williamsburg Technical College operates on the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters structured to fit the time needed for selected courses. Each student should contact his or her advisor for appropriate course selection prior to each registration.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Student Policy

Williamsburg Technical College is committed to the achievement of maximum human potential. In keeping with this, the College fully supports and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The College endeavors to provide students, employees, and the community any opportunity for success with as few deterrents as possible. The

College also strives to create a welcoming environment and will work in good faith to meet the needs of all populations. The following procedures are in place at the College to assist anyone with needs for accommodations and/or with general concerns covered by the ADA.

ADA Accommodations

An appointment with the Student Development Counselor or the Dean of Student Services/Financial Aid, located in the Office of Student Services, is strongly recommended for students with disabilities. Adherence to the following procedures insures the best possible service the institution can provide.

New Applicants

1. Students are responsible for providing the appropriate documentation of their disabilities to the Student Development Counselor or Dean of Student Services/Financial Aid.

2. Students should schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS placement test so that classes at the appropriate level may be assigned. If accommodations need to be made for the placement test, students should notify the Student Development Counselor at least one week prior to the testing date. Documentation should be brought to this meeting, if it has not been submitted previously. Documentation must be on file and the necessary paperwork completed before accommodations can be made.

3. New applicants should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Student Development Counselor to obtain this information. Upon enrolling in courses, each instructor will be notified and be required to sign an Accommodations Compliance form.

Returning Students

1. Students should note the date(s) for early registration or call the Office of Student Services to obtain this information.

2. Students should schedule an appointment with the Student Development Counselor or Dean of Student Services/Financial Aid each semester to complete an Accommodation Request form before Accommodations

Compliance forms are forwarded to instructors.