(NCC Campus - KIWA Staff Photo)Sheldon, Iowa — Northwest Iowa Community College is inviting high school students and their families to learn how previously earned college credits can help them get a head start on a degree through an upcoming event called “Strike Next.”
The free event will be held Thursday, Dec. 10th, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the NCC campus. Registration is due by Dec. 3rd.
According to NCC, more than 1,000 high school students are currently taking college courses through the college. The event is designed to help students understand how those credits apply toward degrees and certificates, identify what requirements they have already completed, and determine what coursework remains.
Students who register may request a degree audit review, allowing an advisor to review existing NCC credits and discuss future academic plans. The goal is to help students avoid taking unnecessary classes and make informed decisions about their educational paths.
Strike Next is open to any high school or homeschool student who has taken NCC coursework on campus, through a regional center, at their high school, or online.
In addition to learning about degree options, attendees will have an opportunity to tour campus and meet with advisors, instructors, and student services staff. Information will be available on financial aid, FAFSA completion, scholarships, transfer pathways, housing, accommodations, and athletics.
NCC says continuing at the college allows students to build on credits they’ve already earned while exploring career interests and preparing for employment or transfer to a four-year institution. College coursework may also provide advantages when applying to selective programs such as Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Students and families interested in attending can register by Dec. 3rd through the college’s Strike Next registration portal. Students interested in reviewing their academic progress should select the degree audit option when registering.
