NEXT STEPS for Non-Degree, Visiting Students
Congratulations! You have been accepted for admission for the upcoming semester. Remember non-degree students CANNOT receive financial aid or PACT from Northwestern (those at other CT Community Colleges receiving financial aid and/or PACT can do a consortium agreement).
We are located at 119 N. Main Street in Winsted, CT, in the Greenwoods building (Suite 219). Come see us Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, to help you achieve your educational goals. If you have questions, you can email us at admissions@nwcc.edu or request a phone/video call with a Northwestern staff member here!
STEP 1: Activate your MyCommnet account
- 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.
- For the one-time authentication, you may choose “I want to set up a different method” to set up your phone, email, or security questions.
- NOTE: if you did NOT provide an SSN, you will need to start by resetting your password HERE. 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).
STEP 2: Choose your course
Visit our Course Search, scroll below the Quick Search, select the appropriate semester, and select “open” under “Enrollment open/closed” to view all available classes. The four-digit Course Registration Number (CRN) and the Course Title will be needed for the next step. You can take up to 11 credits (about 3 classes) as a non-degree student.
Please note: you will have to show that you have taken the prerequisite to be eligible for the course. For example, if you want to take English 102, you will have to show that you have previously passed English 101 (or equivalent) with a C or higher.
STEP 3: Connect with a Guided Pathways Advisor
An advisor will help you get registered for classes. You can schedule an appointment or connect via email. In an email to RBoger-Hawkins@nwcc.edu, please include:
- The course title (e.g., ENG 101)
- four-digit Course Registration Number or CRN (e.g., 3056)
- an attached copy of the pre-requisites for the class such as; copy of unofficial college transcript, SAT scores, high school GPA
(Optional) If you would like to meet with your advisor in person or online click here to schedule an appointment with Rick Boger-Hawkins, the advisor for non-degree students. You may choose the date and time that work best for you.
STEP 4: Pay for your classes (tuition and fees)
The payment of fees is due at the time of class registration. To make a payment or sign up for an installment agreement, please visit your account on my.commnet.edu (see HERE). If you are seeking a consortium agreement, please connect with your home campus financial aid office. Please contact our Cashier’s Office with any payment questions and see important deadlines here.
Thank you for choosing Northwestern Connecticut Community College to help you reach your educational goals! Should you have any additional questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at (860) 738-6330 or email admissions@nwcc.edu.