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Placement into courses is best using multiple measures, so students may submit any of the following to their Application Account:
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- Self-reported high school GPA submitted on the application or emailed to admissions@nwcc.edu.
- Official transcripts must be submitted directly from your previous institution to Northwestern. Please complete the required Credit Evaluation Form as well.
- Your final or in-progress high school transcript that includes a cumulative GPA.
- SAT Math and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. (Reports do not need to be sent officially from College Board. You can create a PDF from their site which includes your name and test date. Here is a video that may be helpful.)
- ACT Math and ACT combined Writing and Language
- Connecticut GED scores
- A grade of C or better in college math and English classes (official transcripts must be submitted)
- If you do not have ANY of the above, please reach out to Laura McCarthy, LMcCarthy@nwcc.edu, for a placement test.
- The “myCommNet” portal is your access to your college email account, your financial aid information, your online learning, and so much more. You will need the 8-digit ID number provided in your Acceptance Email for your NetID (example: 01234567@student.commnet.edu).
- Click “Need your initial password” for instructions before you first log in. NOTE: if you did NOT provide an SSN, you will need to start by resetting your password HERE.
- You will be asked to create a one-time authentication. You may choose “I want to set up a different method” to set up your phone, email, or security questions.
- If you need help signing in, you can call (860) 723-0221 (open 24hrs) or (860) 738-6367 during business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F).
- If you require financial aid, you must be a degree-seeking student and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- All students interested in PACT (debt free-college), must complete a FAFSA.
- For detailed instructions on applying for Financial Aid at www.studentaid.gov, please visit our Financial Aid Page. If you have questions, please call (860) 738-6326. Undocumented students can apply for AACTUS financial aid HERE.
- SEE STEP 2: The MyCommnet Portal is the ONLY way we can reach out to you securely with your Financial Aid package information.
AFTER you complete your initial log in to MyCommnet, please complete the New Student Online Orientation! This will teach you all you need to know in order to become a student at NWCC. Log in using your Net ID (eg:01234567@student.commnet.edu) and MyCommnet password, and contact CTState-StudentOnboarding@ct.edu with any questions.
To prepare for registration, please review the following:
- Registration is now open for Summer and Fall 2022. If you are interested in the tuition-FREE PACT program, complete your full process as soon as possible for priority funding.
- If you have completed college courses elsewhere and want credit, submit official college transcripts and the Credit Evaluation Form.
- Please have a copy of your official or unofficial transcript from any college work when you speak with an advisor.