2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Northwest State Community College’s Catalog contains everything you need to know about our programs and courses. In addition, you’ll find helpful information about admissions and registration, student services, tuition and fees, academic requirements, and more.

Three ways to locate information

#1: Type what you are looking for in the “Catalog Search” box, located at the top left of this page.

#2: Click on “Advanced Search” to look for specific courses and/or programs.

#3: Choose from the navigation bar along the left side of the page.

Degree Planner

The Degree Planner link allows you to see, save, and/or print all the information about your program of study in a condensed, printable format.  To access, simply navigate to any program and click the Degree Planner link at the top right of the page.

Create Your Personal Portfolio

The My Portfolio feature allows you to save information in your own personal folder so you can go directly to it!

1. Click on the My Portfolio link at the bottom of the left navigation bar.
2. If you are a new user, click Create an Account. You’ll type your email address and a password.  If you choose not to create an account, your information will only be saved until you close the catalog.
3. Then use the left navigation bar or the search box to find what you are looking for in the catalog.
4. When you want to save a section, click the My Portfolio link at the top right of the page.
5. The next time you go to your portfolio, your saved material will be there!

Need help?

If at any point you have questions about how to navigate this catalog, just click on the Help link at the top right of the page.

Please Note:

Northwest State Community College reserves the right to make changes to any item contained herein as deemed necessary without notice. Students are advised to consult your academic advisor or the appropriate College Official for confirmation of matters that are essential to your programs of study. To meet graduation requirements, students are expected to follow the curriculum listed in the catalog in the year which they start. If continuous enrollment is not maintained, the catalog year would be updated.

This catalog is meant to serve as a guide. Official and current information is available at NorthwestState.edu.

NSCC Non-Discrimination Statement

Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class including age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital or familial status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy or related conditions (including lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. NSCC’s policies and federal and state law prohibit retaliation against any person for asserting their legal rights to be free from discrimination or harassment, for reporting discrimination or harassment, or for participating in activities protected under this policy. To report harassment or discrimination on the basis of a protected class, contact Human Resources, 22600 State Route 34, Building A, Room 104, Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 267-1440, humanresources@northweststae.edu or file an online report by visiting https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthwestStateCC&layout_id=0.

NSCC Title IX Statement Prohibiting Sex Discrimination

Northwest State Community College (NSCC) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education or program that the College operates, including in admission and employment. Inquiries regarding NSCC’s compliance with Title IX, to file a report, or seek information on rights and options, please contact Title IX Coordinator, 22600 State Route 34, Building C, Room 100H, Archbold, OH 43502 (419) 267-1319, titleix@northweststae.edu or submit your report online by visiting https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthwestStateCC&layout_id=0. To access the College’s policies that prohibit sex discrimination and the applicable grievance procedures, please visit https://northweststate.edu/title-ix.