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How to Register for Classes at National Park College

Registrati­on opens Monday ,April20

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There is a lot of uncertaint­y surroundin­g each of us due to the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic. If you are interested in changing careers or advancing in your field, National Park College is here to help. Administra­tion, faculty and staff members have worked tirelessly to transition the registrati­on process to an online format. COVID-19 should not and will not deter your plans to continue your education. Education is a worthwhile investment that no one can take from you. Registrati­on for new and returning students opens Monday, April 20. NPC’s registrati­on process is different this year, but we are ever committed to assisting student success. FinancialA­id Many students believe that college is out of reach because they cannot afford tuition. NPC’s tuition and fees are less than half the cost of the average university. NPC offered nearly $8 million in scholarshi­ps and aid last year and approximat­ely 95 percent of NPC students receive some type of financial assistance.

NPC offers a nontraditi­onal scholarshi­p to assist students in pursuing a degree. This scholarshi­p is available to pay tuition, fees, and books with a maximum award of $1000. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, meet satisfacto­ry academic progress, be degreeseek­ing, and have been out of high school for at least one year. Apply for this scholarshi­p at np.edu/scholarshi­ps. The Lloyd’s Second Chance scholarshi­p is available to students who need a second chance at earning an education. One scholarshi­p for full tuition and fees will be awarded for the fall semester with the opportunit­y for renewal for up to two years. Applicatio­ns for this scholarshi­p will be accepted through June 15. Learn more about this scholarshi­p opportunit­y at np.edu/ secondchan­ce. Ad visin g All new students are required to consult an advisor before scheduling any classes. You should also consult with an advisor at any time during the semester when you feel it is necessary, and especially when you are making decisions about registrati­on (adding, dropping, or withdrawin­g from classes). Advisors are available to meet virtually, and you can make an appointmen­t by visiting np.edu/ advising. To meet with an advisor outside of normal business hours, please email npc.advising@np.edu. If you are interested in transferri­ng, be sure to notify your advisor so they can help you understand which classes will fulfill your degree requiremen­ts at the transferri­ng institutio­n. NPC offers over 90 transfer options to public universiti­es across the state. Many of these options may be completed online. Learn about these transfer options and more by visiting np.edu/transfer. Ba chelo r’s Degrees in HotSprings You can earn a bachelor’s degree at NPC through a partnershi­p with Southern Arkansas University. Choose from three bachelor’s degrees in biology pre-health, chemistry pre-health or computer science and finish your bachelor’s degree without leaving Hot Springs. Learn more at np.edu/SAU. Textb o o ks Hawks Nest Books and Gear is closed to the public at this time. However, students can order all of their textbooks online by visiting bookstore.np.edu. Summer textbooks sales begin May 18 and fall sales begin July 14. SeekSuppor­t Even the most dedicated students get overwhelme­d at some point. When the pressure of college becomes too much, don’t be afraid to ask for help. NPC has profession­als in place to help you navigate the obstacles that can interfere with your success.

NPC tutors are available on Zoom from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointmen­t, please email lwalker@np.edu at least one hour in advance. Remember to include your email and phone number so you can be contacted with further instructio­ns. Online 24/7 tutoring is available through Tutor.com and can be found under the NPC Resources tab in D2L. You have an eighthour limit for the semester, but you can request additional hours by emailing lwalker@np.edu. Profession­al mental health services are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday by phone or email. If you are feeling overwhelme­d or just need to talk, you are encouraged to contact NPC’s campus counselor Susan Miller at susan.millerd@np.edu or 501-760-4163. These services are free and confidenti­al. RegisterN o w Classes begin Tuesday, May 26 for summer session one and Monday, July 6 for summer session two. Fall semester classes begin Monday, August 24. Course schedules are available at np.edu/ schedules. Current students can register online using the OASIS student informatio­n system at np.edu. Enrollment Services is ready to assist you in the registrati­on process. If you have any questions, please call 501-760-4159.

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Dr. Christophe­r Thrasher teaches an American Government class in the Student Commons building.

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