Eastern Wyoming College 2011-12 Catalog

3. Table of Contents
3 President’s Message
5 Campus Map
7 Calendar
10 General Information
14 Campus Life
20 Admissions
29 Financial Aid
36 Academic Procedures
44 Academic Regulations
59 Support Services
63 Programs of Instruction
115 Courses of Instruction
172 Community Education,Outreach and Workforce Development
176 Transferring
179 Administration, Faculty and Staff
187 Index
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4. Student Philosophy Statement
(Approved by Curriculum and Learning Committee July 2010)
Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing a student experience that promotes
academic success in a challenging and supportive environment, facilitates the transition to
college for first time students, and helps all students identify and achieve their individual goals.
EWC’s student experience is designed to foster personal growth by increasing independence,
promoting ethical behaviors and personal responsibility for learning, and affording opportunities
for student involvement in campus activities to enhance social development.
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5. Welcome,
If you are unfamiliar with our college, I want to welcome you as a full partner in learning. Eastern
provides a safe, secure environment wrapped around the concept that you count. We promise to
take you seriously and support you every step of the way. That has been and will continue to be our
hallmark; we invite you into the family.
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many
alternatives.”
William Foster.
This applies to you. It applies to the friends you will meet here: students, faculty, and staff. Working
hard will pay off in dollars; learning will excite and invigorate you. You and your family will experience
a quality of life that is richer and more rewarding. Investing time now will provide you with more
choices and will allow you greater freedom. So, if you’re asking, “Will this really pay off?” It will. “Is
now the right time?” It is.
I have utilized this “Quality” quote for the year to frame both identified and emerging challenges for
Eastern Wyoming College and the communities we serve. Those of us in position to make a difference
(and that means all of us) must commit to creating a future-focused learning environment dedicated to a
climate of acceptance and meaningful innovation, productive questioning, and authentic cooperation.
Whatever you’re after, we have good places to start that will equip you to go anywhere: Workforce
training to meet customized needs. Short and long-term certificates that improve your current
situation, qualify you for specific jobs, or advancement in your current area. A solid general education
core of classes to prepare you for transfer to a four year college or university. A further appreciation
of science, math, art, business, accounting, technology, literature, language, history, social sciences—
friends, teachers, education professionals, family.
Believe in yourself—others do. Give yourself the permission to explore and succeed. Grow with us at
Eastern Wyoming College.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Tom Armstrong, PhD
President
Eastern Wyoming College • 3200 West C Street • Torrington, WY 82240 • (307) 532.8200 • (307) 532.8329 Fax
(866) EASTWYO • ewc.wy.edu
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A. Cosmetology G. Tebbet Classroom Building M. Veterinary Technology Q
B. Torrington Learning Center H. Library N. Mechanical Arts
C. Lancer Hall I. Student Services O. Com Training Center (CTC)
D. Eastern Hall J. Student Center/Cafeteria P. Softball Field
E. Fine Arts Center K. Activities Center Q. Large Animal Complex
F. Faculty Link L. Fitness Center

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9. 2011 - 2012 Tentative Calendar
Fall Semester
August 28 (Sunday) Residence Halls Open at 12 Noon
August 29 (Monday) New Student Orientation & Registration
August 30 (Tuesday) Regular Semester Classes Begin
First Half Block Classes Begin
September 5 (Monday) Labor Day / No Classes
September 6 (Tuesday) Classes Resume
Late Registration Ends at 4 pm
October 12 (Wednesday) Last Day to Drop First Half Block Classes at 4 pm
October 20 (Thursday) Midterm
End of First Half Block Classes
Fall Break Begins / No Classes
October 24 (Monday) Fall Break Ends / Classes Resume
Second Half Block Classes Begin
November 23 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving Break Begins / No Classes
November 28 (Monday) Thanksgiving Break Ends / Classes Resume
December 1 (Thursday) Last Day to Drop Regular Semester Classes at 4 pm
December 8 (Thursday) Last Day to Drop Second Half Block Classes at 4 pm
December 13 (Tuesday) Finals Week Begins
December 16 (Friday) Finals Week Ends
Semester Ends at 6 pm
Residence Halls Close at 6 pm
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10. 2011 - 2012 Tentative Calendar
Spring Semester
January 15 (Sunday) Residence Halls Open at 12 Noon
January 16 (Monday) Registration
January 17 (Tuesday) Regular Semester Classes Begin
First Half Block Classes Begin
January 24 (Tuesday) Late Registration Ends at 4 pm
February 16 (Thursday) Winter Break Begins / No Classes
February 20 (Monday) Winter Break Ends / Classes Resume
March 8 (Thursday) Last Day to Drop First Half Block Classes at 4 pm
March 15 (Thursday) Midterm
End of First Half Block Classes
March 16 (Friday) Second Half Block Classes Begin
Spring Break Begins at 4 pm
March 26 (Monday) Spring Break Ends / Classes Resume
April 6 (Friday) Easter Break Begins / No Classes
April 10 (Tuesday) Easter Break Ends / Classes Resume
April 26 (Thursday) Last Day to Drop Regular Semester Classes at 4 pm
May 3 (Thursday) Last Day to Drop Second Half Block Classes at 4 pm
May 8 (Tuesday) Finals Week Begins
May 11 (Friday) Finals Week Ends
Semester Ends at 6 pm
Graduation at 7 pm
May 12 (Saturday) Residence Halls Close at Noon
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11. 2011 - 2012 Tentative Calendar
Summer Semester
June 4 (Monday) Summer Session Begins
July 4 (Wednesday) EWC Observed Holiday (Fourth of July)
July 13 (Friday) Summer Session Ends
July 27 (Friday) Summer Session Flexible End Date
Summer classes vary in length. Please consult the most current class schedule on the EWC web page at
ewc.wy.edu.
The EWC Administration reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Eastern Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status,
sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VII, Title IX,
and Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act, may be referred to the Director of Human Resources,
Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY 82240, or phone (307) 532.8330, or the Wyoming Department of
Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, 2nd Floor, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050, or
(307) 777.6218.
Eastern Wyoming College is an equal opportunity institution.
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13. General Information
Development of College Mission and Strategic Directions
Eastern Wyoming College
College Mission - Adopted June 10, 2008
Eastern Wyoming College was established in Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered,
September 1948 as the Southeast University comprehensive community college that responds
Center, an extension of the University of to the educational, cultural, social, and economic
Wyoming and a part of the Torrington School needs of its communities with quality, affordable
District 3. From 1948 – 1956, the College educational opportunities for dynamic lifelong
struggled for existence on a very limited budget learning.
which necessarily limited the faculty, curriculum,
and student enrollment. At one time during this Strategic Directions - Adopted June 10, 2008
period, the College enrolled only 16 full-time
students taught by two full-time instructors, and Strategic Direction #1- Thoughtfully prepare our
was offering only a dozen classes. organization and our people for changing and
dynamic times.
In June of 1956, the citizens of the Torrington
Public School District voted to organize the Strategic Direction #2- Promote high quality,
Goshen County Community College District accessible learning experiences through
as an independent political subdivision of the responsive programs of distinction aligned with
state with its own board of control. Although current and future opportunities.
this initial action in the formation of a separate
college district encompassed the same territorial - Embrace and invest in
Strategic Direction #3
boundaries as that of the Torrington Public School technology and modern facilities.
District, it was possible to enlarge the district
by election to annex additional public school Strategic Direction #4 - Enhance the quality of the
districts to the College District. During the fall life of individuals, families, the community and
of 1956, District 1 and District 10 elected to region, and positively influence the economy.
become a part of the College District. In the
spring of 1958, District 7 voted to become a part Strategic Direction #5 - Recognize and extend our
of the College District also. In the fall of 1965 global reach.
all public school districts within Goshen County
voted to become a part of the College District.
The name of the college was changed from the College Vision for the Future
Goshen County Community College District to
Eastern Wyoming Community College District Adopted June 10, 2008
on December 20, 1968. Eastern Wyoming College will be a dynamic
center for education, acting as a catalyst for
After the reorganization in 1956, the enrollment individual growth, community engagement, and
increased to 62 full-time students with 4 full- global impact.
time instructors offering approximately 30
classes during each term of the school year.
Growth of the institution continued steadily.
Today the College serves over 1500 students in
credit courses and over 8000 students in non-
credit activities. The College sponsors outreach
programs in Converse, Crook, Niobrara, Platte,
and Weston counties.
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14. General Information
Government Accreditation
Eastern Wyoming College is a public institution Eastern Wyoming College is accredited by the
established under the provisions of the State following professional organizations:
Legislature’s 1951 Community College Act
for the purpose of providing instruction in *Accredited:
the first two years of college work, and for The Higher Learning Commission of the North
offering related services to the people of eastern Central Association of Colleges & Schools
Wyoming. The college is a tax-supported, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
co-educational institution under the control of Chicago, IL 60604
an elected board, the members of which are Telephone: 800.621.7440/312.263.0456
residents of the College District. The College is Fax: 312.263.7462
operated by the Eastern Wyoming Community info@hlcommission.org
College District. Internet:
www.ncahlc.org
The Eastern Wyoming College Board consists
of seven members elected to four year terms *American Veterinary Medical Association
(beginning with the general election in 1988), by 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
the eligible voters within the College District. Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
The terms are to be determined by the Board of Telephone: (847) 925.8070
Trustees, with never more than a simple majority Fax: (847) 925.1329
being elected at one time. Internet:
www.avma.org
Regular meetings of the Board are held on the
second Tuesday of each month. Special meetings *American Welding Society
are called by the President of the Board to 550 NW LeJeune Road
conduct business as required. Miami, FL 33126
Telephone: (800) 443.9353
Board of Trustees Internet:
www.aws.org
First Term
Elected Expires
2000 2012 Carl Rupp, President
2000 2012 Sherri Lovercheck, Vice President
2006 2014 George Nash, Secretary
2008 2012 Mike Varney, Treasurer
2008 2012 Julene Asmus
2010 2014 Angela Babcock
2010 2014 John Patrick
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15. General Information
Memberships AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and POLICY STATEMENT
Admissions Officers
Eastern Wyoming College is dedicated to
American Association of Community Colleges providing opportunities and recognizing the
talent of all people at our institution. The college
American Volleyball Coaches Association is committed to a policy of equal employment
opportunity for all persons on the basis of merit
Association of Community College Trustees without regard to race, color, national origin,
marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion,
Association of Intermountain Housing Officers political belief, veteran status, age, or disability.
In accordance with the policy, Eastern Wyoming
League for Innovation in the Community College College affirms its commitment to non-
discrimination in its employment practices as they
Mountain States Association of Community relate to recruitment, hiring, selection, screening,
Colleges testing, compensation, promotion, employment
benefits, educational opportunities, access to
NAFSA: Association of International Educators programs, work assignments, application of
discipline, access to grievance procedures, and
National Association of Student Financial Aid any and all other conditions of employment
Administrators which are provided by Eastern Wyoming College
policy, regulation, rule or practice.
National Community Education Association
All administrators, faculty and staff committees
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and others involved in employment decisions are
directed to comply with this policy. The
National Junior College Athletic Association Director of Human Resources is responsible for
administering and coordinating the College’s
The Higher Learning Commission; Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Member: North Central Association Opportunity Program.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Name, office location and telephone number are:
Tom McDowell
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Director of Human Resources
Education Affirmative Action Officer
Tebbet Building, 234
Wyoming Association of Community College Eastern Wyoming College
Trustees 3200 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
Wyoming Community College Athletic (307) 532-8330
Conference
Wyoming Distance Education Consortium
(WyDec)
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17. Campus Life
On-Campus Housing Campus Activities and Organizations
On-campus housing provides students with an There are several student organizations
opportunity to easily meet individuals from a on campus and, as interest increases, new
variety of backgrounds, to establish lifetime organizations may be formed. Student extra-
friendships, and participate in a variety of social curricular involvement develops leadership,
and educational activities. This experience cooperative and service skills, rounds out
in community living can be both enjoyable one’s education, and provides a much needed
and rewarding for students, as well as being constructive diversion from academic stresses.
convenient and economical. Every student is urged to become an active
member of the student body. Faculty and staff
Eastern Wyoming College has two residence advisors are assigned to each college-sponsored
halls on campus; Eastern Hall and Lancer Hall. club or activity.
Eastern Hall has double occupancy rooms with
community bathrooms for men and women ADULT STUDENT PEER COUNSELORS: This group
on separate floors, as well as 2 bedroom (four- assists in the successful transition and student
student) suites which share a bathroom. Lancer development of adults returning to school.
Hall has 2 bedroom (four-student) suites which Special educational programming, monthly
share a bathroom. Basic cable television and support groups, and special activities geared
Internet service is provided in each living toward adult students are provided. All newly
space as is local telephone service. (Telephone entering/returning students are eligible and
instruments are NOT provided.) Free use of encouraged to participate in these activities.
washers and dryers is available in each building.
In addition, Eastern Hall has a lounge with a ART CLUB: The EWC Art Club is an organization
television, DVD, Wii, refrigerator and microwave for students who love the visual arts, whether
on each floor, and a game room in the basement. they have professional or amateur interests. The
Lancer Hall has lounges and study rooms in each club works together to engage in and organize
wing and a kitchen in the Atkins Commons area. more extensive and intensive experiences in
the visual arts. This group organizes enriching
Housing staff resides in each residence hall. activities including field trips to museums and
Professional and student staff members are art communities, workshops, visiting artists,
trained to assist students with concerns relating and collaboration with other creative disciplines.
to their total college experience. There will be no priority established based on
style, content, media, or individual interests in
To enable the college to offer students the best art; all interested students are welcome.
food service possible at reasonable costs, EWC
requires all students who reside on campus to BLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB: Block and Bridle Club
participate in a meal plan. Food Services offers is a nationally recognized organization offered
a full meal plan of 17 meals per week along with at numerous junior colleges and universities.
two other plans that offer 14 meals per week Many of the members are involved in animal
or 10 meals per week; the last two have Munch science studies, but all students involved with
Money that can be used in the Cafeteria or agriculture are encouraged to join. The club
Student Center. The housing and food service participates in events with other Block and Bridle
charges are included under a single contract. Chapters, sponsors social activities, and travels to
Exceptions to the meal plan such as work conflict, educational seminars such as The Range Beef Cow
religious reasons, class conflicts, vegetarian, Symposium. One advantage of joining Block and
weight loss, or health-related diets are not made. Bridle is that your membership transfers to any
For further information concerning student other school that you attend that participates in
housing, contact the Director of Residence Life at Block and Bridle.
307.532.8336.
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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD: This is a formal living. The basic functions of the Housing Council
group of interested students who assist the are to:
Coordinator of Intramurals and Student Activities 1. Advise and implement, with approval of the
in the selection, promotion, and follow-through Director of Residence Life, Vice President
of activities for all Torrington-based students. for Student Services, and the College
Interested students are invited to join this board Board of Trustees, policies, regulations, and
by contacting the Coordinator. procedures for the improvement of residence
hall living.
CAMPUS MINISTRY: The Campus Ministry 2. Coordinate housing activities.
Program provides and supports a ministry service 3. Maintain close two-way communication
to the Eastern Wyoming College community. between the student residents and the
This community includes the students, faculty, College.
staff, and community volunteers. The program 4. Provide opportunities for the residents to
attempts to provide a ministry that is flexible in participate in residence hall government.
the attitude and approach it takes, and provides an 5. Evaluate environmental factors which
atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. Campus influence the general welfare of residents.
Ministry seeks to be a ministry of pastoral care,
education, social concern, and ecumenical INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS: Eastern
relations, and is led by community leaders and Wyoming College belongs to the Wyoming
local churches. Community College Athletic Conference and
team championships are declared in women’s
COSMETOLOGY CLUB: The Cosmetology Club volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and
golf. The College belongs to the National Junior
is designed for the student who is outgoing and College Athletic Association and is a member of
creative. The club encourages leadership, unity, Region IX. EWC is also a member of the National
and advanced education. All Cosmetology Club Intercollegiate Rodeo Association - Central
members must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Rocky Mountain Region. The intercollegiate
As a club, students attend regional hair shows athletic program for men consists of basketball,
and educational field trips. The club is active golf, and rodeo. The intercollegiate athletic
in community services such as sponsoring food program for women consists of volleyball,
drives for the local food pantry. basketball, and rodeo. Activity grants are
available in all of these sports.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB: Beta Upsilon Delta
is a member of the American Criminal Justice INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOWING CLUB: This
Association. The club’s main goal is to create a club is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse
positive interaction with local, state, and federal Showing Association (IHSA). Any EWC student
agencies. Membership is composed of students in is welcome to join our club. Members who wish
all areas of the criminal justice field, instructors, to compete at an approved IHSA show must be
and local police officers. The club participates a full-time undergraduate student and must be
in competitions on a regional and national level. in good academic standing at the time of the
In the past decade this club has won numerous competition. The main activity of the club is
regional and national team and individual honors. to allow team members to compete at IHSA
shows at other colleges. Events competed in are
GEAR-UP CLUB: The GEAR-UP Club is open western and hunt seat equitation as well as reining
to students who were previously involved in and jumping. Members are evaluated based on
their former high school’s GEAR-UP program. riding ability and placed in the appropriate riding
Club goals include enriching the academic and class. Riders of all skill levels are welcomed!
social experience of college students, mentoring Other club activities include fundraising events
incoming GEAR-UP students, and conducting to help with IHSA membership, travel, and show
community service projects. expenses. As a community service the club is
dedicated to helping the local youth with their
HOUSING COUNCIL: The Housing Council is an horsemanship skills.
informal group of on-campus residents who are
interested in improving the quality of on-campus
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INTRAMURALS: The intramural program Students who have attained a minimum 3.5
is available to enrolled EWC students and cumulative GPA in twelve or more credit hours
all students are encouraged to participate. in a degree program are eligible for membership.
Intramurals at Eastern Wyoming College are Phi Theta Kappa is the recognized academic honor
set up on team, dual, and individual basis. society for community colleges in the United
Activities include basketball, racquetball, softball, States and has approximately 800 chapters. The
volleyball, and wallyball. EWC chapter began in 1989 and initiates new
members in the Fall and Spring semesters.
JOURNALISM CLUB: The Journalism Club (along RANGE AND WILDLIFE CLUB: The Range and
with the Publications Production class) produces Wildlife Club was established in January, 2003
The Lancer Post, a newspaper for Eastern Wyoming with the intent of fostering a sense of comradery
College students. The purpose of The Lancer with other students in biological fields, and to
Post is to inform and entertain readers while assist local biologists with data collection and
also offering a forum for readers via letters to other duties. Students seeking degrees in Biology,
the editor and guest editorials. Students may Environmental Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries
participate in any or all of the following areas: Biology and Management, and pre-professional
writing, taking photographs, working on layout, areas are eligible for membership. Activities
production and/or distribution, and advertising include guest speakers, a wild game feast, and
sales. The newspaper’s function is to keep trips to the National Bighorn Sheep Center in
its readers informed of campus happenings, Dubois and the National Elk Refuge in Jackson.
special events and activities, club/organizational
news; Student Senate decisions; dances, music/ RODEO CLUB: The Rodeo Club is designed
entertainment; sports; features about students or to promote intercollegiate rodeo at Eastern
EWC staff; workshops; financial aid news; health Wyoming College. It supports an increased
issues; and any other news that affects students. interest in rodeos and other Western activities,
Students may also write columns on topics of and helps establish a closer relationship among
their choice. Students may participate in annual students interested in this activity. The rodeo
meetings with the Wyoming Press Association team is a member of the National Intercollegiate
which includes a variety of workshops. Rodeo Association.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CLUB: The mission of SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB: The purpose of this
the club is to provide educational activities to organization is to create an environment that
interested EWC students through livestock teaches and capitalizes on the joys of the shooting
judging. Objectives include development of the sports, specifically trapshooting, to develop
following skills: leadership skills as Club officers, intercollegiate competition, and to promote and
communication skills through oral reasons uphold gun safety in the shooting sports. Club
and fundraising activities, social skills as club members will successfully complete a Hunter’s
members, and decision-making skills through Safety Course or must prove the successful
judging practices and contests. Club members completion of such a course at a previous site.
must be enrolled in ANSC 1210 & ANSC 2470.
In order to participate in trips, club members SkillsUSA: The SkillsUSA professional chapter
must actively participate in club fundraising is an organization for students in technical,
activities. National contests like the American skilled, and service occupations including health
Royal and National Western preset the number occupations. It focuses on leadership, citizenship,
of participating team members. Team members and character development. The club offers
must be full-time students with a minimum Eastern Wyoming College students special
2.0 GPA and be currently passing all classes. opportunities to further enhance their schooling
Team selection will be based upon ability and and skill development through activities, trips,
participation. and competitions at the local, state, and national
level.
PHI THETA KAPPA: Phi Theta Kappa is an
academic honor society that recognizes and
promotes scholarship, leadership, and service.
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SkillsUSA / WELDING & MACHINE TOOL DIVISION: minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. These students
EWC SkillsUSA / Welding and Machine Tool are ambassadors of the College and represent it at
Division provides students who are welding many social and recruitment/retention functions.
and machine tooling majors the opportunity to Students interested should contact the Associate
participate in an “industrial-oriented” student Director for Enrollment Management.
organization. Students may participate in
industry related field trips, develop leadership STUDENT SENATE: The Student Senate is
skills, attend club sponsored forums, compete the governing agency of the EWC student
at state competitions/leadership activities, and body. Membership includes every segment
social events. Activities are planned to enhance of the student body as defined by the Senate
knowledge and awareness for all students Constitution. Student Senators are provided
involved. opportunities for leadership, service, enhanced
education, and involvement. Officers for the
SkillsUSA / BUSINESS DIVISION: EWC succeeding academic year are elected each Spring
SkillsUSA/Business Division provides students semester with other representation selected early
who are business, computer science, and non- in the Fall. The mission of the Senate is to provide
business majors the opportunity to participate an active, equitable, and welcoming atmosphere
in a “business-oriented” student organization. for Eastern Wyoming College students. The
Students may participate in business/industry Senate membership is involved in disbursement of
related field trips, develop leadership skills, student activity funds. All students are welcome
attend club sponsored forums, compete at to attend weekly Senate meetings.
state competitions/leadership activities, and
social events. Activities are planned to enhance VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY CLUB: The Veterinary
knowledge and awareness for all students Technology Club is designed to promote interest
involved. in the vocation of Veterinary Technology.
Fundraising activities include operating the
SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM
concession facility at EWC athletic events and
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) sponsoring pet washes, and raffles. Recreational
is a club dedicated to exploring Medieval and and academic activities include barbecues,
Renaissance history by reenactment. Members picnics, and field trips. Field trips have included
of the SCA study and take part in a variety the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo,
of activities, including combat (armoured the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Natural
and fencing), archery, equestrian activities, History, and veterinary technician seminars.
costuming, cooking, metalwork, woodworking, Membership is open to all students who have an
music, dance, calligraphy, fiber arts, and much interest in Veterinary Technology.
more. If it was done in the Middle Ages or
Renaissance, odds are you’ll find someone in the
Motor Vehicle Information
SCA interested in recreating it.
Registration: At the beginning of each semester
What makes the SCA different from a Humanities
101 class is the active participation in the learning all students must register motor vehicles which
process. To learn about the clothing of the period, they own or operate. Students are allowed one
you research it, then sew and wear it yourself. To week after a change in the registration to report
learn about combat, you put on armour (which the information—such as different car, change
you may have built yourself) and participate in of license number, etc. to the Student Services
tournaments or large scale battles with other Office.
chapters. All interested students are welcome.
TRAFFIC/PARKING: Students are subject to all
STUDENT AMBASSADORS: The Student Torrington traffic rules and regulations. Violations
Ambassadors are a select group of students within the College area will be reported to the
chosen for their positive attitudes, varying Torrington Police Department for whatever
geographical residences, majors, and extra- penalties may be imposed. Please remember that
curricular involvement. They must maintain a pedestrians have the right of way.
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Residence hall students are required to leave their
vehicles in the residence hall parking lots and not
in the main campus parking lots. No parking is
allowed in front of the main building along the
drive. Parking spaces are marked and students
may be ticketed if they park across the lines.
Large vehicles and trailers must be parked behind
the welding shop or in marked parking lanes on
West C Street.
The Torrington Police Department (TPD)
will ticket violators who illegally park in spots
reserved on campus for those individuals with
proper handicapped permits on their vehicles.
The TPD will also issue tickets to those
individuals who park in the fire lanes on campus.
If necessary, the TPD may also have the illegally
parked vehicles towed in addition to ticketing.
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23. Admissions
Admissions English Placement Exam
Students wishing to enroll in English 0620, 0630,
All correspondence regarding admissions and 0640, 1010 must first take a placement test which
other information should be addressed to: will determine the appropriate course for their
Admissions Office indicated level of proficiency. The placement
Eastern Wyoming College system is designed to work in the student’s best
3200 West C Street interest so he/she does not enroll in a course that
Torrington, WY 82240 is too advanced or too basic.
or call 307.532.8237
Mathematics Placement Exam
Admissions Policies Students who wish to enroll in any mathematics
course or in certain chemistry, computer science,
Eastern Wyoming College is open to all students business, or physics courses must either show
who meet the admission policies without regard prior college credit in mathematics or take a
to race, color, national origin, marital status, placement examination to meet a prerequisite.
sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, Those wishing to take their first mathematics
veteran status, age, or disability. course at Eastern Wyoming College must also
take the placement exam to determine the
Eastern Wyoming College will admit any high appropriate course for her/his indicated level
school graduate or anyone who, in the judgment of proficiency. The exam is designed to place
of the College, can benefit from one of its students in a course that is neither above nor
programs. Enrollment in academic areas for below their abilities. Students who question
degree purposes is normally limited to those their placement score will be allowed one retest.
with a high school diploma or the equivalent. Exam results are valid for only one year, so it is
Individuals without a high school diploma or best that a mathematics class be taken within that
GED who are mature enough to benefit will be year to avoid having to retake the test.
accepted on a provisional basis and assisted in
selecting an appropriate program. For Financial Reading Requirement and Placement Examination
Aid eligibility requirements, please see the Students must take a reading test to determine
Financial Aid section. vocabulary and reading comprehension levels. It
is important for all college students to possess
It is strongly recommended that applicants or acquire the reading skills relevant to their
provide the Admissions Office with an official program of study. The reading requirement
transcript of their secondary school record, applies to students seeking degrees or certificates,
GED certificate, and/or transcripts from or students enrolled in 12 or more hours whose
colleges previously attended. These credentials placement scores indicate the necessity for a
are important for purposes of applying for reading course. If the placement exam indicates
scholarships, academic advisement, and efficient a reading course is necessary, the student must
transfer of credit hours from previously attended successfully complete a reading course with
institutions. a grade of “C” or better to satisfy the reading
requirement. The course must be taken within
Entrance Placement Testing the first two semesters of enrollment at EWC.
All associate degree-seeking students must take
placement exams in English, math, and reading Please refer to the following course placement
prior to registration to aid in proper class guide for additional information:
placement and maximize academic success. All
certificate and non degree-seeking students must
take the placement exams prior to enrolling in
certain English or math courses. Placement tests
are administered in the Testing Center for a $15
initial fee. Students with appropriate ACT scores
(MATH - 21 or above; English - 18 or above;
Reading - 21 or above) may not need to take the
placement exam.
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COMPASS and ACT Course Placement Guide
Pre-Algebra Trigonometry
COMPASS Score: 0-23 COMPASS Score: 0-60 or ACT Score: 25
You are referred to: You are eligible for:
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) department to work on your MATH 1405 Pre-Calculous Trigonometry
mathematical skills.You will be eligible to enroll in MATH 0900
Pre-Algebra Arithmetic once your COMPASS score improves COMPASS Score: 0-60 or ACT Score: 26
enough to meet the course entrance requirements. You are eligible for:
MATH 2350 Business Calculus
COMPASS Score: 24-44
You are eligible for: COMPASS Score: 61-100 or ACT Score: 27
MATH 0900 Pre-Algebra Arithmetic You are eligible for:
MATH 2200 Calculus I
COMPASS Score: 45-100
You are eligible for:
MATH 0920 Elementary Algebra Reading *
MATH 1515 Applied Technical Mathematics
BADM 1005 Business Mathematics COMPASS Score: 0-25
VTTK 1751 Pharmaceutical Calculations (or ACT Score: 21) You are referred to:
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) department to work on your
reading skills.You will be eligible to enroll in HMDV 0510
Algebra Fundamentals of Reading I once your reading score improves
enough to meet the course requirements.
COMPASS Score: 0-39
You are eligible for: COMPASS Score: 26-50
MATH 0920 Elementary Algebra You are required to enroll in:
MATH 1515 Applied Technical Mathematics HMDV 0510 Fundamentals of Reading I
BADM 1005 Business Mathematics
VTTK 1751 Pharmaceutical Calculations (or ACT Score: 21) COMPASS Score: 51-67
You are required to enroll in:
COMPASS Score: 40-65 or ACT Score: 21 HMDV 0520 Fundamentals of Reading II
You are eligible for:
MATH 1515 Applied Technical Mathematics COMPASS Score: 68-100 or ACT Score 21
MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra
MATH 1000 Problem Solving No reading improvement required.
MATH 1100 Math for Elementary Teachers
COMPASS Score: 66-100 or ACT Score: 21 * Degree or certificate seeking students, or students enrolled
You are eligible for: in 12 or more hours who read below the equivalency of the 10th
MATH 1000 Problem Solving grade level are required to take the appropriate reading course.
Ideally, this course will be taken within the first two semesters of
COMPASS Score: 66-100 or ACT Score: 23 enrollment. Students must complete the course(s) to fulfill the
You are eligible for: reading requirement.
MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus Algebra
MATH 1450 Algebra & Trigonometry Writing for English Placement
College Algebra COMPASS Score: 0-19
You are required to enroll in:
COMPASS Score: 0-64 or ACT Score: 21 ENGL 0620 Foundations of Grammar
You are eligible for:
MATH 1000 Problem Solving COMPASS Score: 20-30
MATH 1100 Math for Elementary Teachers You are required to enroll in:
VTTK 1751 Pharmaceutical Calculations ENGL 0630 Grammar & Writing Improvement
COMPASS Score: 0-64 or ACT Score: 23 COMPASS Score: 31-74
You are eligible for: You are eligible for:
MATH 1400 Pre-Calculus Algebra ENGL 0640 Writing Skills
MATH 1450 Algebra & Trigonometry TECH 1005 Applied Technical Writing
COMPASS Score: 65-100 or ACT Score: 25 COMPASS Score: 75-100 or ACT Score: 21
You are eligible for: You are eligible for:
MATH 1405 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry ENGL 1010 English I: Composition
COMPASS Score: 65-100 or ACT Score: 26
You are eligible for:
MATH 2350 Business Calculus
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Admission Procedures 5. A total of three hours of religion may be
transferred from an accredited institution to
I. New Applicants Who Have Not Attended apply towards the humanities requirement for
Eastern Wyoming College: graduation. Additional hours in religion from
1. Secure application materials from the an accredited institution will be evaluated for
Admissions Office or the EWC website. use as elective credit.
2. Complete all the application materials and
return to the Admissions Office. Applicants III. Readmission of Former Students:
are encouraged to apply at least one month 1. Former students of the College who are in
prior to the planned date of registering for good standing and who have not attended
classes. another college/university are eligible to
3. Request a 6-7 semester high school transcript return without special application. It is
be sent directly to the Admissions Office or recommended that such students notify EWC
send a final transcript following high school at least two weeks before the opening of the
graduation. term in which they expect to return so that
4. All applicants to Eastern Wyoming College their file may be activated for registration
are strongly encouraged, but not required, to purposes.
submit results of the American College Test 2. Former EWC students who have attended
(ACT). Results are used only for academic another college/university since their last
advisement, career planning, and scholarship attendance (at EWC) are considered transfer
eligibility and are not used as admissions students for admission purposes. The
criteria. Admissions Office may require completion of
5. Applicants who are accepted will be notified a new Application for Admission, if deemed
as soon as their credentials are processed. necessary.
II. Transfer Applicants Who Have Not Previously IV. Special Admissions:
Attended Eastern Wyoming College: 1. Eastern Wyoming College will provisionally
1. Transfer students will follow the procedures admit individuals who, in the judgment of the
outlined above and include an official College, can benefit from one of the College
transcript from each college previously programs or courses.
attended. EWC accepts courses and credits 2. The individual must have written approval
from other colleges that have been approved from the Vice President for Learning.
by one of the six United States Regional 3. Special Admissions students must meet the
Accrediting Associations. Credit hours with same assessment/placement test criteria for
grades of “C” or better from an accredited math, English, and reading as required of
institution will be transferred. EWC college students.
2. A high school transcript is not required
when the college transcript gives complete V. International Students:
information about the applicant’s high school Eastern Wyoming College is authorized under
record. federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
3. Transfer students who are on “probation” or 1. Applicants must meet English proficiency and
whose status is “dismissal” at the institution financial support requirements. International
of their last attendance, will be placed on students whose native language is other than
academic probation for the semester in English must furnish scores on the Test of
which they are admitted. Admission for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
the succeeding term requires a grade point A paper-based TOEFL score of 500 or a
average of 2.00 or above on all work taken computer-based TOEFL score of 173 or
during the probationary period. an Internet-based TOEFL score of 61 is
4. Students wishing credit for courses taken required for acceptance. Also required is
at an institution not accredited by one of completion of all sections of the Confidential
the six United States Regional Accrediting Financial Statement form (available from
Associations must take and successfully pass a the Admissions Office) including Statement
departmental examination before credit can of Guarantor and Bank Verification. For
be awarded. additional information regarding the
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admission of international students, contact Special Charges
the EWC Vice President for Student Services 1. Placement Fee (per session) ........... $15
at 307.532.8257. 2. Placement Test Retake Fee (per session)
First retake is free. Subsequent retakes
VI. Military Credit: are given with advisor approval only and
1. Eastern Wyoming College evaluates military cost $5 per test.
services schools and occupational credit using 3. Course Fees
the American Council on Education’s Guide a. ANSC 1100 Management of
to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences Reproduction ........................$150
in the Armed Services. b. CRMJ 2781 Use of Force I......... $50
c. CRMJ 2791 Use of Force II ........ $50
On-Campus Activity & Use Fees d. EDUC 2005 Prescreen for
Practicum in Teaching ......... Variable
In addition to tuition costs each student will be e. HLTK 2005 Prescreen for
charged an Activity and Use Fee of $24 per credit Health Technology ............. Variable
hour up to and including 16 credit hours for a f. Applied Music Courses ..... $25/credit
maximum charge of $384 per semester. g. MUSC 1150 Guitar ........ $25/credit
h. MUSC 2150 Guitar II ...... $25/credit
Student Support i. PEAC 103_
$4 (Supports scholarship funds) (Part-Time Students Only) ......... $35
Student Activities j. WELD 1755 Shielded
$4 (Admission to sporting, fine arts, Metal Arc Welding ................... $50
recreational, and leisure activities for all k. WELD 1760 Advanced Shielded
on-campus students) Metal Arc Welding ................... $50
Instructional Support l. WELD 2500 StructuralWelding............ $50
$8 (Supports general educational costs) m. WELD 2510 Pipe Welding I ...... $50
Technology Fee n. WELD 2520 Pipe Welding II ...... $50
$8 (Support and upgrade technology o. Audit Class Fee (same as for credit
infrastructure) students)
Total On-Campus Fees per Credit Hour 4. Graduation Fee
$24 (paid by Student Senate) ............... $10
5. Cap and Gown Fee ..................... $23
6. CLEP Examinations (per test) ........ $15
Outreach Activity & Use Fees + CLEP Fee
7. DANTES Examinations (per test) .... $15
The Outreach Activity and Use Fee of $16 is + DANTES Fee
charged on every registered credit up to and 8. Institutional Challenge Examination
including 16 credit hours for a maximum charge (per test) .................................. $10
of $256 per semester. 9. Activity & Use Fees (see page 23)
10. Distance Learning Fee ............. Variable
Outreach Use Fees per Credit Hour
11. Field Studies Fee ................... Variable
$8 (Supports general educational costs, 12. Rodeo Fee ............................... $30
scholarships, and activities at the Outreach 13. Workforce Development Fee .... Variable
Centers that generate the fees)
Technology Fee
Fees are subject to change.
$8 (Support and upgrade technology
infrastructure)
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Semester Fee Schedule
All tuition and fees must be paid in full at the beginning of each semester and before the student attends classes.
All checks must be made payable to Eastern Wyoming College. Tuition rates are subject to change without
notice upon approval of the Wyoming Community College Commission. The EWC Board of Trustees reserves
the right to change fees at any time.
2011-12 Activity & Use Fees Tuition
On-Campus Outreach
Credit Activity & Activity & Technology In-State WUE* Out-of-State
Hours Use Fees Use Fees Fee Tuition Tuition Tuition
1 $ 16.00 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 71.00 $ 107.00 $213.00
2 32.00 16.00 16.00 142.00 214.00 426.00
3 48.00 24.00 24.00 213.00 321.00 639.00
4 64.00 32.00 32.00 284.00 428.00 852.00
5 80.00 40.00 40.00 355.00 535.00 1,065.00
6 96.00 48.00 48.00 426.00 642.00 1,278.00
7 112.00 56.00 56.00 497.00 749.00 1,491.00
8 128.00 64.00 64.00 568.00 856.00 1,704.00
9 144.00 72.00 72.00 639.00 963.00 1,917.00
10 160.00 80.00 80.00 710.00 1,070.00 2,130.00
11 176.00 88.00 88.00 781.00 1,177.00 2,343.00
12 192.00 96.00 96.00 852.00 1,284.00 2,556.00
13 208.00 104.00 104.00 852.00 1,284.00 2,556.00
14 224.00 112.00 112.00 852.00 1,284.00 2,556.00
15 240.00 120.00 120.00 852.00 1,284.00 2,556.00
16+ 256.00 128.00 128.00 852.00 1,284.00 2,556.00
NOTE: Students pay either on-campus or outreach use fees depending upon their primary home location, but not
both.
*TheWestern Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rate is calculated at approximately 1 1/2 times the resident tuition
rates. To qualify for theWUE rate, a student must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,
Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, or Washington. Nebraska residents also qualify
forWUE tuition rates.
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Residence Hall Fees (2011-2012) Residence Hall Refunds
Standard Room–Eastern Hall (Option 1)
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total If an on-campus resident withdraws from
$2,320 $2,320 $4,640 college or moves out of college housing before
the start of the semester or within the first 8
Private Standard–Room Eastern Hall (Option 2) calendar days of the start of the semester, he/
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total she shall forfeit 25% of the semester room and
$2,630 $2,630 $5,260 board charges assessed and 100% of the housing
security deposit. Students moving out of college
Suite–Eastern Hall (Option 3) housing after 8 calendar days from the beginning
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total of the semester shall forfeit 100% of the room
$2,465 $2,465 $4,930 and board charge assessment and 100% of the
housing security deposit paid (i.e. NO REFUNDS
Private Suite–Eastern Hall (Option 4) after 8 days). If, before midterm, there are
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total circumstances clearly beyond the student’s
$2,775 $2,775 $5,550 control, an appeal regarding a refund may be
made by submitting a written statement to the
Semi-Private Suite–Lancer Hall (Option 5) Director of Residence Life explaining why an
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total exception should be made. No refunds will be
$2,530 $2,530 $5,060 made to students who do not officially withdraw
Summer 2011: $95 per week (Room only) or whose misconduct results in suspension/
dismissal from on-campus housing and/or
Private Suite–Lancer Hall (Option 6) suspension/dismissal from the College.
Fall Semester Spring Semester Total
$2,860 $2,860 $5,720 Tuition/Fee Refunds
Summer 2011: $125 per week (Room only)
Tuition* is refunded on a course-by-course basis
Fees include: Room, Board, Local Telephone Service, and is determined by the length of the course and
Basic Cable Service, and Internet Service the first meeting day of the course. For courses
which meet the full semester, tuition, and Activity
Meal Plan Options and Use Fees are refunded in full for 8 calendar
17 Meal Plan: Seventeen meals per week days beginning with the first day of the class.
14 Meal Plan: Any fourteen meals per week plus Thereafter, the tuition refund is 25% through 29
$125 Munch Money calendar days beginning with the first day of the
10 Meal Plan: Any ten meals per week plus class with no refund for Activity and Use Fees.
$285 Munch Money For courses which are offered for less than a full
semester, tuition, Activity and Use Fees will be
The above listed fees are subject to revision each prorated.
year. In addition, there is a refundable housing
security deposit of $100 required with each *For students with federal financial aid, the federal
housing application. The housing security deposit financial aid refund rules take precedence over the EWC
is refundable if there is no room damage and the policy.
student complies with all check-out procedures.
Please contact the Director of Residence Life for
more information at 307.532.8336.
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Residency 3. A legal dependent under the age of 24, or a
spouse of a resident of the State of Wyoming
The following regulations govern the classification who qualifies as a resident based upon this
of students as resident or non-resident for policy.
the purpose of tuition assessment at the seven 4. A legal dependent under the age of 24 of a
Wyoming Community Colleges. Wyoming Community College graduate.
5. A student who marries a Wyoming resident
a. RESIDENCE CLASSIFICATION POLICY shall be granted resident classification at the
1. A student previously classified as a beginning of the next term following the
nonresident may be reclassified any time marriage.
prior to the end of the published refund 6. Active Wyoming National Guard members
period of any term if he/she qualifies. and U.S. Armed Forces members stationed in
2. A student classified as a resident by one Wyoming, and their dependents.
Wyoming community college will be 7. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who
considered a resident at all Wyoming moved to Wyoming within twelve (12)
community colleges. months from the date of honorable discharge
from the service.
b. CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES 8. An individual who can provide written
1. Residence classification shall be initiated for verification from an employer that he/
each student at the time the application for she will be employed in Wyoming for an
admission is accepted and whenever a student anticipated period of not less than seven (7)
has not been in attendance for more than one months and such employment is the principal
semester. means of support. The employer’s signature
2. Individuals or their legal dependents, who shall be certified by a Notary Public.
are U.S. citizens or are in an immigrant status 9. Persons temporarily absent from the state
and certain nonimmigrants, may qualify for due to military service, attendance at
residency. educational institutions, or other types of
3. Nonimmigrants and their dependents, who documented temporary absences will not
possess a valid visa from the U.S Citizenship have their resident status voided by such
and Immigration Services with a classification absence.
of Temporary Workers or Intracompany
Transferee and eligible for education, d. EXCEPTIONS
may qualify for residency. Eligibility for In accordance with W.S. 21-17-105, an individual
consideration will be based on the privileges who does not reside in Wyoming may be
and limitations of the visa held by the considered a resident for tuition purposes if he/
applicant. she meets all of the following criteria:
4. Community college districts may require 1. Has been employed in Wyoming for at least
applicants to supply information to document seven months, and such employment is the
residency status. applicant’s principal means of support;
2. Pays Wyoming taxes as required by law;
c. RESIDENCY 3. Resides in a state with a similar law; and
Any of the following may be used by a student 4. Is willing to submit an affidavit to the above.
and would result in an individual being classified
or reclassified as a Wyoming resident for tuition
purposes:
1. A graduate of a Wyoming high school or
recipient of a GED in Wyoming who enrolls
in a community college within 12 months
of either high school graduation or GED
completion.
2. An individual who can provide written
verification that he/she has lived in Wyoming
continuously for one year prior to enrolling.
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Medical Requirement
All students must complete the Student Health
Statement. Although not required by EWC, it
is strongly recommended that all students born
after 1956 provide an immunization record
showing 2 measles immunizations.
All male and female students who compete in
intercollegiate athletics at Eastern Wyoming
College are responsible for having a health
physical given by a physician of their choice.
Eastern Wyoming College is a member of the
National Junior College Athletic Association and
the eligibility rules of this organization govern
the eligibility of all student athletes competing in
intercollegiate athletics. Section 9 of Article V of
the NJCAA By-Laws defines this responsibility
as follows: “All student-athletes participating
in any one of the NJCAA certified sports must
have passed a physcial examination administered
by a qualified health care professional licensed
to administer physical examinations, prior to the
first practice for each calendar year in which they
compete.” The Student Medical Examination
form must be obtained from Eastern Wyoming
College.
Textbook Information
Each student is required to supply textbooks
and personal materials necessary for satisfactory
progress in coursework. For the convenience
of the students, the EWC bookstore stocks
textbooks, supplies, and study aids. Used books
are stocked when available and are sold at a
discounted price. Book buy-back events are held
the last week of the Spring and Fall semesters.
Bookstore hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am
to 5:00 pm during the regular school year, and
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm during the
Summer. The bookstore is open evenings the first
week of classes each semester.
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32. Financial Aid
The following information is subject to change at anytime, without The College is approved for attendance by those
notice, due to changes in Federal, State,Veterans Administration who are eligible for educational benefits provided
Regulations or Institutional Policies. Please visit ewc.wy.edu for the by the Veteran’s Administration. Veterans wishing
most up to date information. to use their education benefits must contact
the EWC Records Office. Information is also
All student financial aid at Eastern Wyoming available on the EWC website: http://ewc.
College is administered by the Director of wy.edu/future/finaid/va/index.cfm
Financial Aid. To be considered for the maximum
amount of aid possible, all students should: General Eligibility Requirements for Federal Aid
1. Complete an EWC Application for
Admission. To be eligible to receive federal student aid, a
2. Submit official high school, General student must:
Education Development (GED) and college • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
transcripts. If you are a high school senior,
an official sixth, seventh, or final transcript is • Have a valid Social Security number (unless
required for EWC scholarships consideration. from the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
Final transcripts are required after high the Federated States of Micronesia, or the
school graduation. Republic of Palau);
Available aid includes: • Comply with Selective Service registration,
if required (see www.sss.gov for more
FEDERAL (Title IV)
information);
1. Federal Pell Grants • Have a high school diploma or a General
2. Federal Supplemental Educational Education Development (GED) Certificate
Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) or pass an exam approved by the US
3. Federal Work Study Program (FWS) Department of Education;
4. Direct Loan (DL)
• Subsidized and Unsubsidized • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a
• Parent Loan (PLUS) regular student working toward a degree or
5. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) certificate in an eligible program at a school
(For more information about Title IV Financial that participates in the federal student aid
Aid programs visit www.federalstudentaid. programs;
ed.gov) • Not owe a refund on a federal grant or be in
default on a federal student loan;
STATE
1. Leveraging Educational Assistance • Have financial need (except for unsubsidized
Partnership (LEAP) Direct Loan and Parent PLUS Loans);
2. Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship Program
3. Tuition and fees for survivors or dependents • Not have a drug conviction for an offense that
of emergency responders occurred while you were receiving federal
student aid; and
INSTITUTIONAL • Be making satisfactory academic progress.
1. Scholarships
2. Activity and Part-Time Grants Applying for Federal Aid
3. Institutional Employment For complete information on federal aid
programs, visit www.college.gov and www.
MILITARY studentaid.ed.gov. Individuals who plan to
1. Montgomery GI Bill apply for federal aid must complete the Free
2. Wyoming National Guard Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
3. Wyoming Educational Assistance for Veterans Students are encouraged to apply via the web
and Survivors at www.fafsa.ed.gov for faster processing. The
4. Federal Tuition Assistance paper FAFSA may be obtained from EWC or
from a high school counselor. (The FAFSA is also
available in Spanish).
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
It is advisable to submit the FAFSA as soon as Students are limited to working a maximum
possible after January 1 of each year. of 15 hours per week under the Institutional
Employment or Federal Work-Study Programs.
The Financial Aid Office will review the FAFSA There are a variety of positions available.
results received directly from the federal Information is available in the Financial Aid
processor and follow federal regulations in Office and online at ewc.wy.edu/future/finaid/
determining eligibility and awarding federal aid. workstudy. Students must meet the EWC
Your assistance in forwarding all information Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for
requested by the Financial Aid Office in a timely Financial Aid to receive and maintain federal and
manner will enable them to give you priority institutional work study eligibility.
consideration for Financial Aid. Students will
be advised in writing concerning eligibility for Federal Work-Study will be awarded on a “first-
federal aid. (If your financial situation or your come, first-served” basis to eligible students.
family’s financial situation has recently changed
for the worse because of death, separation or METHOD OF PAYMENT OF AID
divorce, or loss of job or benefits, you should Students receiving any type of financial assistance
contact the Financial Aid Office.) Average (federal or institutional) will have their student
processing time is 4 weeks (may be longer at the accounts credited for one-half of the award at the
start of the semester). beginning of each semester for which they are
eligible, unless otherwise specified by the donor.
Eastern Wyoming College does not participate in Grant and scholarship funds from all sources
the Federal Perkins Loan Program, or the Teacher credit first to tuition and fees, unless the specific
Education Assistance for College and Higher aid is targeted to other educational costs (i.e.
Education Grant (TEACH Grant). housing).
Generally, financial aid funds will be credited to a
Applying for Institutional Aid student’s account based on the number of credit
Individuals who wish to apply for institutional aid hours in which the student is enrolled on the last
(specifically scholarships and activity grants) must day of late registration. After the first day of the
meet all deadlines and requirements including semester, credit balances are paid within 14 days
satisfactory academic progress as defined in the after the credit balance occurs. Please be aware
EWC Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for that your financial aid award could change based
Financial Aid. on credit hour load. Students unsure of whether
their change in credit hours will affect their
Institutional Grants and Scholarships have a financial aid should check with the Financial Aid
priority deadline of March 15 for first-time Office prior to dropping classes.
freshman. Applications received after the deadline
will be considered on a “first-come, first-served” Federal Work-Study/Institutional Employment
basis. payments are paid directly to the student after
each month of employment.
Continuing and transfer students may apply
for scholarships online at ewc.wy.edu and by Financial Aid Eligibility
requesting the continuing student scholarship
application from the Financial Aid Office. The Education Amendments of 1987 require
that a student must be making “satisfactory
Note: As some scholarships are need-based, students are progress” in his/her course of study to be eligible
encouraged to complete the FAFSA. for aid. In order to satisfy this requirement and
prevent abuse of the intentions of the federal aid
Institutional scholarships and activity grants programs, satisfactory progress guidelines must
are determined by selected individuals and be adhered to by students who receive any type
committees at Eastern Wyoming College.You of Title IV federal aid (Pell, FSEOG, FWS, Direct
will be notified only if you have been awarded a Loan, PLUS, IASG). (See Satisfactory Academic
scholarship or activity grant. Progress Policies for Financial Aid in this section).
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ENROLLMENT STATUS students must meet the Satisfactory Academic
With the exception of Pell Grants, a student Progress Policies for Financial Aid to be eligible
must enroll for six (6) or more credit hours per for Division Scholarships. Students receiving
semester to receive federal financial assistance. Division Scholarships must be majoring in one of
the majors within the respective Division.
Length of Eligibility
INSTITUTIONAL and FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Due to limited campus-based funds (Federal Eastern Wyoming College provides a large
Work-Study, Institutional Employment, number of scholarships for students. Students
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership, are encouraged to visit ewc.wy.edu/future/
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity finaid/index.cfm to view the list of scholarships,
Grants), students who have already received a requirements, and application process.
degree from Eastern Wyoming College or another
institution shall generally be eligible for Pell Miscellaneous
Grants (unless the student has already received
a bachelor’s degree) or Direct Loans only. In TRANSFER STUDENTS
some instances, exceptions may be made at the Students who transfer to EWC from other
discretion of the Director of Financial Aid. postsecondary institutions shall be eligible
for federal aid in accordance with established
A student who has attended EWC for more EWC guidelines. Hours transferred from any
than six semesters will no longer be eligible for prior institution(s) will be counted toward the
institutional aid, with the exception of jobs on maximum number of hours permissible for
campus; however, Satisfactory Academic Progress receiving federal aid at EWC. Prior student loan
Policies for Financial Aid apply. accumulation may affect a student’s overall loan
eligibility at EWC.
CHANGE OF MAJORS
Credit hours accumulated under a previous SPECIAL NOTE:
major(s) at EWC or other postsecondary If you are transferring to EWC between the
institution(s) shall be counted in the maximum Fall and Spring semesters, please be aware that
number of hours allowed for aid eligibility for the financial aid does not “automatically” transfer
currently sought degree or certificate. Extension from one school to another. Contact the EWC
of financial aid eligibility may be approved by the Financial Aid Office as soon as you have made the
EWC Financial Aid Committee if the student decision to transfer so we can assist you with the
petitions the Financial Aid Committee regarding a transfer process.
change in major.
Institutional Aid Eligibility EWC Satisfactory Academic Progress
ACTIVITY GRANTS Policies for Financial Aid 2011-12
Activity Grants are available to high school
graduates with some special ability in men’s and INTRODUCTION
women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, golf, To be eligible for federally funded financial aid
rodeo, and livestock judging. Peer Counselor programs all student financial aid recipients
Activity Grants are also available for adults who must initially and continually meet satisfactory
work with other adult students. academic progress (SAP). The Eastern Wyoming
College standards of SAP measure a student’s
First-time students who do not have a high academic performance both qualitatively and
school diploma but who have special ability as quantitatively by reviewing the following three
determined by the activity sponsor may also areas of performance; completion rate for
qualify for activity grants. coursework enrolled, cumulative grade point
average earned, and the maximum time frame
DIVISION SCHOLARSHIPS to complete a degree. The Office of Student
Division Scholarships are available to first- Financial Aid is responsible for ensuring that
time students who meet the requirements all students receiving financial aid are meeting
as determined by the EWC Financial Aid these minimal standards. The standards of
Committee. EWC students or transferring SAP apply for all federal financial assistance
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35. Financial Aid
programs including Federal Pell Grant, Federal are generally based on the student’s
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant enrollment on the financial aid census date.
(FSEOG), Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct
Student and Direct PLUS Loans. Withdrawals, audits, and grades of F, IP X, or
Academic progress requirements for EWC U are not considered successful completions
institutional awards and foundation scholarships for federal financial aid purposes.
are defined by the respective donors and
maintained in the EWC Financial Aid Office. The b. Cumulative Grade Point Average
institutional awards include scholarships, activity Students must maintain a 2.0 average.
grants, and institutional work-study.
c. Maximum Time Frame
FREQUENCY AND INTERVAL OF REVIEW Students must complete a degree or
Satisfactory academic progress will be reviewed certificate program in no more that 150% of
prior to the awarding of any federal financial aid, the average length of their program. Time
institutional awards and foundation scholarships. frame limitations include all credits pursued,
It will also be reviewed and monitored at the earned, dropped, repeated and failed. All
end of Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, and applicable transfer hours accepted by EWC
prior to the disbursement of aid for the following count as hours attempted as well as hours
semester. earned. All of these credit hours are counted
regardless if the student did or did not
ESTABLISHING INITIAL ELIGIBILITY receive financial aid.
In order to establish initial eligibility for federal
financial aid, a student’s past academic transcripts Students seeking pursuing additional degrees
will be reviewed according to the following are likely to reach maximum time frame. The
guidelines: maximum time frame may be adjusted upon
a. Students who have never previously attended receipt of an appeal.
EWC will be considered in good standing
with regard to minimum semester credits Program Total Credit Maximum
completed and minimum GPA requirements. Type Hours Attempted
b. Students who have previously attended EWC Required Hours
will have their past academic transcripts Allowed
reviewed regardless of whether financial aid for Aid
was received for any previous attendance. Eligibility
c. Transfer credits from other institutions will
be considered in determining eligibility AA Between 64 96 to 120
under the maximum time frame criteria. and 80
d. Students must be admitted/enrolled in a AS Between 64 96 to 108
degree or certificate program. and 72
AAS Between 62 93 to 141
MAINTAINING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE and 94
ELIGIBILITY
The following are the requirements are for all Certificate 31 to 34 46.5 to 51
federal financial aid programs. Students are
OTHER FACTORS
considered to be making Satisfactory Academic
Progress and will be eligible for federal financial a. Audits
aid at EWC as long as all three of the following Classes taken for audit will not be considered
requirements are met at the end of each semester. when determining semester award amounts
a. Completion Rate (67% Pace Rule) or minimum semester credits completed.
Students must, at a minimum, receive a Classes taken for audit will not be considered
satisfactory grade in the courses attempted by as attempted credits toward the maximum
completing 67% of the credits for which they time frame for completion.
enrolled. This calculation is performed by b. Remedial/Developmental Courses
dividing the number of credits earned by the After a student has attempted 30 hours of
credits attempted. Credit hours attempted remedial/developmental credit hours, he/
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