Course selection for current and future semesters and other activities to assist students in achieving their goals.

At the end of each semester, students with a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 are placed on academic probation. Students must meet with a counselor or advisor in order to discuss their academic history before they can register for the next semester.

Appointments are required for transcript evaluation or career counseling or interpretations. Appointments are recommended for all services but walk-ins are available.

All new full-time students must complete assessment testing in English, reading, and math to determine appropriate placement in classes. New full -time students will receive an interpretation of their assessment scores at the required Registration and Planning session. Any part-time student intending to enroll in an English or math class must complete the appropriate assessment testing then contact Counseling and Advising for an interpretation of assessment scores.

Counselors offer many career planning activities to help students explore their future career options.

Waubonsee offers both transfer programs leading to baccalaureate degrees and occupational programs that prepare you for employment.

Counselors and advisors can discuss the possibility of applying for college credit from alternative sources toward the completion of your Waubonsee degree.

• College credit earned at other institutions
• Valley Education for Employment Systems (VALEES)
  http://www.valees.org
• College level examination program (CLEP)
  available through the assessment office.
• Armed Service Experience
  Contact Heather Watson for additional information at 630-466-2091.
• Evaluation forms can be picked up at the Admissions office as well.
• Proficiency Exams
• Dual Credit
• Advanced Placement (AP)

For additional information contact Dan Ward at 630-466-7900 ext. 2945.

Waubonsee Community College Participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), which eases the transfer process among many Illinois colleges and universities. Discuss your transfer plans with Counseling & Advising and the school to which you plan to transfer.

Students must petition to graduate. It is recommended that students petition one semester prior to graduation. Schedule an appointment with Paula Bender at 630-466-7900 ext.2951 or pbender@waubonsee.edu. Please consult the catalog or a counselor for requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. If you have completed the course work for a Certificate of Achievement, fill out and submit the Application for Certificate form to have it awarded and the documentation mailed to you.

A Registration and Planning (RAP) session is required for all new first-time full time students. At the session students register for classes and are provided with an overall orientation to academic procedures and programs. Appointments can be made by calling 630-466-7900 ext. 5756.

Returning adult students may need support balancing home, work, and college. Counselors are available to discuss problems and explore solutions.

It is never too early to beginning discussing transfer requirements. Transfer information is available through Counseling. Each program should be individually planned with a counselor.

Students who wish to transfer credit from other schools must have an official copy of their transcripts sent to the Office of Registration and Records. The student must complete a transcript evaluation request form.

Waubonsee Community College transcript requests are processed through the Office of Registration and Records.

Students do not need a counselor or advisor’s signature to withdraw from a course. However you are encouraged to consult a counselor or advisor before you complete the paperwork.