To receive a degree from Western Nebraska Community College, a student must meet the requirements stated in the catalog. AA and AS degrees are based on the requirements listed in these programs, and the emphasis area listings that follow are recommended courses of study. It is the student’s responsibility to know the requirements for the degree.
Four-year colleges and universities have their own requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college/university should consult their faculty advisor and the Transfer Advisor early in their WNCC enrollment to determine their curriculum.
Any student planning to transfer to the University of Wyoming who would be taking American Government and Politics should be aware that the course will transfer; however, the student will need to take a test in Wyoming History and Government to fulfill the Wyoming requirement.
A student who lacks a high school diploma or GED and is enrolled in academic transfer courses may take a maximum of 15 credits. Enrolling in further academic transfer courses will require a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, students accumulating 12 credits of course work must take the eCOMPASS or provide documentation verifying an eCOMPASS exemption.