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Q. How do I get admitted to the Marshall Community and Technical College?

In order to be admitted to the Marshall Community and Technical College, you must fill out an admission application to the University Admissions Office in Old Main. On the application there is a place for you to indicate what you want to major in and that you want to pursue a two-year degree.

Q. If I didn't attend classes last semester do I have to be readmitted to the Marshall Community and Technical College?

If you have not been enrolled in any classes at Marshall Community and Technical College for at least one (1) year, you must apply for readmission. If you have not attended any other institution during your period of absence, you must apply for readmission at the Registrar's office in Old Main. If you once attended Marshall Community and Technical College and subsequently left to attend another institution, you must apply to Marshall as a transfer student at the Admissions Office in Old Main. Transfer student must be in good academic standing at their previous institution to be eligible for readmission.

Q. Can I transfer to the Marshall Community and Technical College from another school?

If you have completed college credit from another college or university or wish to transfer from another college at Marshall, you will need to have your academic record and courses evaluated. If you are interested in pursuing a certificate or a two-year program in the Marshall Community and Technical College, you must have a GPA with no more than 12 quality points below a C (2.00), and you must take courses which apply to a certificate or a two-year degree. If you are interested in this option, contact the Marshall Community and Technical College for additional information.

Students who are first-time college students and admitted to Marshall University and/or the Marshall Community and Technical College with less than a 19 composite ACT score and a 2.0 GPA must remediate all course deficiencies and have a 2.0 average in 12 graded college-level hours before being allowed to transfer from one college to another within Marshall.

Q. How is the Marshall Community and Technical College different from Marshall University 4 year programs?

The Marshall Community and Technical College offers students an opportunity to obtain an Associate Degree, which is usually completed in two years, and/or a certificate, which is usually completed in one year. The students who earn certificates and/or Associate degrees are competitive in today's job market. They have excellent opportunities to obtain rewarding jobs.

Q. Can I get credit for life or work experience?

The faculty at Marshall Community and Technical College believe that what you know is more important than how it is learned. If you can demonstrated or document knowledge and skills reasonably comparable to Marshall Community and Technical College courses, equal credit may be awarded. Credit may be awarded by examination, through accepted standards, or for knowledge and skills. An advisor can explain these options to you.

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Q. Do I have to take the ACT to be admitted?

You do not have to have ACT/SAT scores to be admitted to the Marshall Community and Technical College. However, you must take the ACT during the first semester of attendance if you have not been out of high school a minimum of five years. If you do not have ACT/SAT scores, you have to take placement exams for proper placement in mathematics and English.

Click here for more information on the placement exams or call 304/696-6282 (800/642-3437) to schedule a placement exam.

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Q. What is the tuition for a semester?

Tuition rates

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Q. What if I am not sure what I want to major in when I begin?

There are options available for those who aren't sure what their major should be. There is an Undecided Major that students can follow for one semester until they decide what course of study they would like. If the students are undecided, they can take their general education and/or developmental requirements during the first semester. In the Marshall Community and Technical College, a student needs to declare a major as soon as possible because each 2-year program has specific degree requirements. Students can also seek career guidance by going to the Academic Skills Center and utilize various inventories, which match students' interests, abilities, and values with jobs to assist with career selection.

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Q. How do I receive academic advising?

During advance and open registration periods, academic advising appointments are required. Only students with appointments will be seen. To schedule an appointment, call 304/696-6282. At other times during the semester, students may drop in to see an advisor.

Q. When should I see an advisor?

The best time to see an advisor is during advance registration. This ensures a greater chance of you receiving classes that best fit into your schedule. Advance registration is strongly encouraged and preferred.

Q. Is it mandatory for me to see an advisor?

Marshall Community and Technical College students with 24 hours, not including developmental hours, and who have a GPA of 2.0 or better will not be required to have mandatory advising.

Q. How do I prepare for an advising session?

Please bring the following:

  1. Make a list of questions you may want to ask. General questions for advisors could include:

    • What courses do I need to take?

    • What are my graduation requirements?

    • Does my major require a particular GPA?

  2. Bring a pen and paper.

  3. Have a copy of your program guide. 

  4. Have a tentative class schedule filled out drop/add registration form.

    • Due to course closings, we cannot guarantee you will get your tentative schedule. You may wish to have several class choices ready.

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    • Course listings, including closed courses, are listed on myMU.

    • Schedule of Course booklets and drop/add registration forms are available in Old Main and in the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center.

  5. If you already have a schedule or partial schedule, bring a detail copy of it with you. Available on myMU.

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Q. Can I schedule my own classes?

New students, transferring students, first-time freshmen, students who are not in good academic standing, and students who do not have 24 earned credit hours cannot register themselves. These students need to make an appointment to see an advisor.

Students who have 24+ earned credit hours and are in good academic standing may register for Marshall Community and Technical College courses through myMU.

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Q. What is a "developmental" course?

"Developmental" courses help students gain basic skills knowledge important to the understanding required in later course work. Basic skills instruction is important to students who need to learn or review procedures in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.

Q. Why does a student have to take a developmental course?

Students' placement test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.) in English and mathematics are used to determine their achievement levels. Students with identified scores take appropriate basic skills courses, In addition, baccalaureate applicants who do not meet one or more of the new admission requirements and who have been admitted to the Marshall Community and Technical College are required to take developmental courses which parallel the high school units that comprise baccalaureate admission requirements.

Q. Is there any way a student can still try to test out of developmental courses?

Marshall offers placement exams in English and mathematics the day prior to each summer orientation session and at other times announced throughout the academic year or by appoint in the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center.  Contact Nedra Lowe (304/696-3017) for additional information.  Placement exams are $10 each and can be attempted one time. They are also available on-line.

Q. Will a developmental course count toward a student's graduation?

Developmental courses are graded credit/non-credit (CR/NC) and are recorded on the transcript. These courses enable students to take subsequent college-level work. The hours and credit earned in developmental courses do not count toward the hours and grade point requirements for graduation; however, the courses count toward full-time status and eligibility for financial aid.

Q. Are there support services to assist a student with developmental course work and other college-level courses?

The Marshall Community and Technical College Academic Skills Center offers instruction by computer programs, videos, cassettes, programmed materials, and teacher assistance. Most developmental courses require a co-requisite course or supplemental visits to the Academic Skills Center as part of their standard course requirements. These visits will be prescribed by the instructor and will focus on the area where each student needs additional instruction. Academic Skills Center hours are as follows:

  • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday

  • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday

  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday

Under prepared students might also benefit by taking the following courses:

  • REA 098 - Reading Improvement

  • REA 110 - Math Study Skills

  • REA 138 - Academic Skills Review

REA 138 does count toward the hours and grade point average required for graduation.

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Q. What are self-pace courses?

A self-paced course allows a student to develop mastery of a specific subject at his or her own pace. While a self-paced course allows the student to make his or her own schedule, the student must be committed to completing the course by attending the Academic Skills Center for at least three (3) hours a week for three credit hour class or four (4) hours a week for a four credit hour class. A self-paced course requires the student to follow the course syllabus and meet with an Academic Skills Center instructor to discuss areas that he or she is having difficulty mastering.

In a self-paced course, the primary learning relationship occurs between the computer and the student. The student's interaction with the computer programs is vital to his or her understanding of the course material.  The Academic Skills Center instructor's primary task is to assist the student with questions he or she may have concerning course material, provide guidance, reference and tutorial assistance.

A self-paced course cannot be repeated. If a student fails to complete the course, he or she will be required to retake the course in a regular classroom setting, if one is offered. A self-paced course is a credit/non-credit course. While the student will receive credit upon completion and the course counts toward full-time status and financial aid eligibility, the course will not count toward a degree program at Marshall.

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Q. What are online courses?

Students use the Internet for all coursework. Courses are taught with a course management software package that allows communication between students and instructors by email and/or through web-based discussion forums or chat sessions. There are no on campus meetings or real time-meetings. Some instructors may require proctored test and scheduled face-to-face meetings. Also, there are a limited number of online classes taught each semester.

NOTE: Online course fees are assessed at a flat rate.  This rate is assessed for ALL online courses and is separate from tuition assessed for any other courses you may be enrolled in.  If you are taking traditional classroom courses and add an online course, you will be charged the online course fees in addition to the tuition for your traditional classroom courses.

For more information about online courses see MUOnline.

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Q. When are final exams?

The exact dates and times for Final Exams are listed in the Schedule of Courses for each term and should be on your class syllabus. Please refer to this schedule or your class syllabus.

Q. What if I am absence from a final exams?

Students are required to take all regular examinations. If a student attends a course throughout the semester and is absent from the final examination without permission, the instructor counts the examination as zero and reports the final grade of F. If the absence is the result of illness or some other valid reason beyond the student’s control, the instructor reports a grade of I. In all cases, the student must verify the reason for the absence. 

Q. Can I reschedule a final exams?

If a student has final exam conflicts or has three or more final exams scheduled for the same day, he/she should follow these steps:

  • pick up a "Final Examination Rescheduling Form" from the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center;

  • fill in the top part of the form in which he/she must show his/her complete final exam schedule;

  • take this to the dean or a designee for verification;

  • take the verified form to one of his/her class instructors and attempt to make a rescheduling agreement (date, time, place);

  • if the student and instructor reach an agreement, the instructor should sign the form, keep a copy, and send a copy to the Marshall Community and Technical College dean;

    • if an agreement cannot be reached, the instructor should note this fact and sign the form. In this case, the student should try to reach an agreement with the instructor of another class in conflict;

    • if no instructors agree to reschedule and the student has all comments and signatures on the form, take the form to the Marshall Community and Technical College Provost;

    • the Marshall Community and Technical College Provost or designee will determine if an exam should be rescheduled and if so, the time, date, and place–the student and the instructor will receive written notice of any rescheduling;

    • the Provost’s ruling can only be modified by an agreement between the instructor and the student;

    • if the student rejects a ruling by the Provost, he/she thereby agrees to take each exam at the scheduled time.

Note: the Provost will not consider any form submitted less than one week before the first day of finals, or any form that is incomplete. An instructor is not required to reschedule a final exam at the student’s request.

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Q. What will happen if my grades are poor?

You must keep a certain grade point average to avoid being placed on Academic Probation. If you have a deficit of 1 to 19 quality points, you will be placed on probation. This also applies if you transfer to the college with a deficit. If you are on probation, you will not be able to schedule your classes or register without the approval of the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center (located in B5 in the lower level of the Marshall Community and Technical College Building).

The following are guidelines for students with deficits:

  1. If you have a cumulative deficit of 20 quality points or more at the end of a term, you will be suspended for a minimum period of one (1) semester.

  2. The application of a transfer student suspended from any college at Marshall University shall not be considered for transfer until his/her period of suspension has expired.

  3. You may petition immediately upon notice of academic suspension from the Marshall Community and Technical College if illness, accident, or other valid circumstances can be verified as the cause of poor academic performance.

  4. If you have been academically suspended, you may attend summer sessions without a written petition; however, if you are on academic hold, you must receive permission from the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center to complete the registration process.

  5. If you are suspended for poor scholarship and are subsequently readmitted, you will be required to do the following:

    • Register for maximum of 13 approved hours.

    • Maintain a minimum 2.00 average each semester following readmission.

    • Reduce the deficit by no fewer than 6 quality points each two semesters.

    • Adhere to any additional requirements imposed.

  6. Gains made as a result of repeating a class to replace grades (D and F repeat rule during first 60 hours) are included in achieving a 2.00 grade point average and deficit reduction.

  7. Students on probation must earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher during every semester they are on probation. Failure to achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher point while on Academic Probation or who accumulate or exceed the quality point deficiency listed for the GPA hours will be suspended for one regular semester (the Summer terms do not count as a term of suspension).

Q. If I am on probation, what do I have to do?

Students who are on probation must meet with an advisor in the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center to ensure their understanding of the University/College Suspension/Probation Policy and to formulate a retention plan that might include repeating the courses, limiting hours, taking REA 138: Academic Skills Review, etc. The goal is to avoid suspension and to facilitate good academic standing.

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Q. How do I withdrawal from a course?

Individual Full-Term Course Withdrawal

The last date for withdrawal from individual full-term courses is the tenth Friday in a regular semester. Students wishing to withdraw from a class must complete a drop/add registration form, obtain the course instructor's signature, and take the drop/add registration form to the Registration Office in Old Main. Drop/add registration forms are available in the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center office, the Registration Office or in Old Main.

Students on probation must obtain the signature of the Marshall Community and Technical College Director or designee before taking the drop/add registration form to the Registration Office. 

Students withdrawing from an individual full-term courses receive a grade of "W" for the course. The "W" grade has no impact on your GPA. If you do not withdrawal from classes properly, you will receive grades of "F" at the end of the semester or term.

See the Schedule of Courses or myMU for exact withdrawal dates.

See the Marshall Community and Technical College Catalog for more information.

Complete Withdrawal

The last date for complete withdrawal from Marshall Community and Technical College is the last day of class. Withdrawal from Marshall Community and Technical College is defined as dropping all classes for which a student is registered. You must submit a withdrawal form to the Registrar in Old Main or mail a request for withdrawal to the Registrar (Office of the Registrar, Marshall University, One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755). The effective date of withdrawal is the date that the withdrawal form is submitted to the Registrar. The postmark on mail requests is the official date of withdrawal.

Students withdrawing from the college receive a grade of "W" for all courses. The "W" grade has no impact on your GPA. If you do not withdrawal from classes properly, you will receive grades of "F" at the end of the semester or term.

See the Marshall Community and Technical College Catalog for more information.

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Q. What are the requirements for graduation?

Students must apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester or term in which they intend to complete graduation requirements, which include the following:

  • minimum of 64 credit hours excluding developmental hours,

  • have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher,

  • have a Marshall GPA of 2.0 or higher,

  • have earned a C or better in COM 111 or equivalent,

  • have a minimum of 12 college-level credit hours earned at Marshall Community and Technical College, and

  • complete any program specific additional requirements.

Q. When should I apply for graduate?

Due dates for each graduation are listed in the current Schedule of Courses and also in the Academic Calendar section of the Marshall Community and Technical College catalog as well as on the web.

To apply, students must

  • Go to the Bursar's Office in Old Main and pay the graduation fee.

  • Bring a copy of the receipt to the Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center in B5 of the Community and Technical College building.

  • After presenting a copy of your receipt, complete the Graduation Application and the Graduate Survey.

Q. What is the Work Keys Exam and do I have to take it?

As a requirement for graduation, students are being asked to take part in an important Marshall Community and Technical College skills assessment. To continue to receive funding for vocational/technical programs, all state community colleges are required to measure the skill level of their graduates in math and reading. West Virginia has chosen to use the Work Keys system to see if graduates from WV vocational/technical programs are calculating and reading at standards that meet the needs of employers. The two categories of assessment you will be required to take are Applied Mathematics (45 minutes) and Reading for Information (45 minutes). Your scores will not affect your GPA nor keep you from graduating; however, the graduation date for students who do not take the tests for any reason may be delayed. Work Keys tests will be offered at various times during the semester. Students need to attend only one session.

For more information about Work Keys, please contact Nedra Lowe (304/696-3017).

Q. When are graduation ceremonies and can I participate?

Marshall Community and Technical College observes one Commencement Exercise and four graduation dates during an academic year. The official graduation dates are:

  • the last day of Summer Session C,

  • the last day of final examinations for the fall semester, and

  • Day of Commencement for the spring semester.

Students who complete all requirements for a degree at any time other than the above dates will graduate on the next successive date. Students will not graduate on any dates other than those noted above. Students who graduate at the end of the summer term or the end of the fall term of an academic year are invited to join the spring graduates in the Commencement Exercises. 

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Q. Can I get help finding a job?

Marshall University's Career Services located at 5th Avenue and 17th Street (304/696-2370) offers free eRecruiting, an industry leading career development and job search system. Registering with eRecruiting allows you access to job postings, on-campus interviews and much more. To access eRecruiting, visit the Career Services web site, click on eRecruiting and following the registration instructions.

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Q. How do I get financial aid?

All students must complete the FAFSA in order to receive Financial Aid. This form must be completed every academic year and is available every January 1st for the next school year. The processing time for the FAFSA is 4-6 weeks, so early processing is highly recommended.

Click here for more information on Financial Aid Programs or call the Office of Student Financial Assistant (304/696-3162).

Q. Is there financial aid for part-time students?

There is a program call HEAPS (Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student) grant program, which is available for certain part-time students who are eligible. 

Click here for more information on Financial Aid Programs or call the Office of Student Financial Assistant (304/696-3162).

Click here to download a HEAPS form.

Q. Are scholarships available to Marshall Community and Technical College students?

There are scholarships available to Marshall Community and Technical College students. If they meet the requirements established by the Financial Aid Office, students are eligible to receive the academic scholarships given by the Financial Aid Office. For more information about the scholarships and requirements, contact Financial Aid Programs or call the Office of Student Financial Assistant (304/696-3162).

In addition, some Marshall Community and Technical College scholarships are available. Call 304/696-7047 for more information.

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Q. Where do I get my books?

The Marshall University Bookstore, located adjacent to the Memorial Student Center, has books, supplies, gifts and much more. Textbooks are listed by course name and number so you may want to bring your schedule along when shopping. Also its best to buy your books early so you can pick up the cheaper used editions. Keep your receipt and don't mark in your books until you're sure you're going to stay in the class.

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Q. Can the Marshall Community and Technical College students live in the dorms?

Marshall Community and Technical College students who are enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester can live in the dorms. You must inquire about housing with Residence Services at 800/438-5391.

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Q. Can athletes be in the Marshall Community and Technical College?

Due to NCAA regulations governing Division I athletics, any student wanting to participate in collegiate sports should first contact the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance at Marshall University at 304/696-5255, or you can contact the Department of Athletics at 304/696-5408 for more information.

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Q. How do I know if classes are cancelled due to the weather?

On those occasions when it is necessary to alter Marshall's schedule because of weather conditions, Marshall will communicate closings, cancellations and delays through television and radio stations in Huntington and Charleston. Time permitting Huntington and Charleston newspapers will be contacted. Also, the closing message will be placed on the Huntington campus automated phone system (304/696-3170).

Every effort will be made to notify all those affected as quickly and comprehensively as possible.

If a delay is announced, the beginning of activities is delayed. Usually a delay ranges from one to two hours. For example, since normal operations of the university begin at 8 a.m., a two-hour delay would mean functions would begin at 10 a.m. As a result, Monday, Wednesday or Friday classes beginning at 8 or 9 a.m. would be canceled; 10 a.m. classes would meet as usual. Tuesday or Thursday classes beginning at 8 a.m. would be canceled; those scheduled for 9:30 a.m. would begin instead at 10 a.m. in an abbreviated session. In most cases, delays on Tuesday and Thursday will be 90 minutes, enabling 9:30 a.m. classes to begin on schedule.

If it is announced that the university is closed, all classes are suspended and offices are closed. Classes canceled means all classes are suspended but offices are open.

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Q. Where can I get an application for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Radiologic Technology (St. Mary or Collins Career Center) or Respiratory Therapy program?

The Marshall Community and Technical College Advising Center does not have these applications. Student must contact:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Pick up applications at Cabell Hall Room 204.

  • Radiologic Technology for St. Mary: Call 304/526-8224. St. Mary will mail an application to you.

  • Radiologic Technology for Collins Career Center: Call 740/867-6641 ext. 400. Collins Career Center will mail an application to you.

  • Respiratory Therapy for Collins Career Center: Call 740/867-6641 ext. 400. Collins Career Center will mail an application to you.

Q. When should I submit my application?

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Complete application form with an official transcript must be submitted by March 1st. See the PTA program for more details.

Radiologic Technology for St. Mary

Applications for admission to St. Mary's School of Radiography Technology must be completed between January 1 and April 15 for classes beginning the following August. ee the Radiologic Technology for more details.

Radiologic Technology for Collins Career Center

Applications for admission to Collins Career Center must be completed between January 1 and August 31 for classes beginning the following January. See the Radiologic Technology for more details.

Respiratory Therapy for Collins Career Center

Applicants must pass the Psychological Services Bureau Health Occupations Aptitude Examination which is offered from Marsh through July. After passing the exam, students can then apply for the program. See the Respiratory Therapy for more details.

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