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Admissions Requirements
Added on Wed, Jan 15, 2014
Admissions Requirements (Take Classes Without a High School Diploma or GED) Summary Requirements to enroll at A-B Tech and options for students who don't have a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency Basic Admissions Requirements ... Read More
CLEP Exam and AP Score Credit
Added on Thu, Apr 18, 2013
CLEP Exam and AP Score Credit Summary Where the CLEP exam can be taken and how to send CLEP and AP scores to A-B Tech Take the CLEP Exam The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is a series of examinations in 35 introductory college... Read More
Course Descriptions
Added on Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Course Descriptions Summary Where to find course descriptions for curriculum and Continuing Education classes Curriculum (For Credit) A comprehensive list of curriculum course descriptions can be found at abtech.edu/course-descriptions. ... Read More
Course Section Codes/Identifiers in Self-Service
Added on Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Course Section Codes/Identifiers in Self-Service Summary A list of the codes/identifiers used in Self-Service when viewing course schedules Course Section Identifiers When viewing course schedules in Self-Service, the Section Name may include a... Read More
Credit by Examination
Added on Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Credit by Examination Summary Guidelines for obtaining Credit by Examination at A-B Tech Overview Students who can provide tangible evidence of preparation to challenge a course, such as a transcript of similar college-level credits,... Read More
Curriculum Printed Catalogs
Added on Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Curriculum Printed Catalogs Summary How to obtain a printed curriculum (for college credit) catalog Printed Catalogs Printed catalogs are typically available by August each year in our Campus Bookstore. There is currently no charge for the... Read More
Deadline to Register
Added on Fri, Feb 7, 2014
Deadline to Register Summary How registration deadlines are used for curriculum and Continuing Education classes Registration Deadline Policy There is no single deadline or last day for class registration. Classes can fill up quickly, so we... Read More
Drop a Class
Added on Wed, Nov 6, 2013
Drop a Class Summary Procedures for how and when students can drop a class and receiving a refund Overview of Dropping a Class You may drop a class through the first 10 percent point of the class before the end of the "Drop Period."... Read More
Drop, Add, and Withdraw
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Drop, Add, and Withdraw Summary Overview of dropping, withdrawing from, and adding classes Drop You may drop a class through the first 10 percent point of the class, before the end of the "Drop Period." If you drop a class, it won't... Read More
Former Student Registration
Added on Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Former Student Registration Summary Registration procedures for former A-B Tech students Overview If you have not attended A-B Tech for two consecutive semesters (excluding summers), you'll need to fill out a new application in order to take... Read More
How to Withdraw From a Class
Added on Wed, Nov 6, 2013
How to Withdraw From a Class Summary Overview of the withdrawal process and how to withdraw Withdrawal Overview You can withdraw from a class after the drop period has passed, but before the "last day to withdraw." The... Read More
Manage Waitlist
Added on Fri, Oct 24, 2014
Manage Waitlist Summary Step-by-step instructions for how to manage a waitlist in Self-Service Detailed Instructions Go to abtech.edu, select "Online Services" in the upper-right corner, and select "Self-Service."   ... Read More
Maximum Course Load
Added on Fri, May 24, 2013
Maximum Course Load Summary Maximum number of credit hours a student is allowed to register for in one semester Policy Overview Because of the amount of effort that is expected to be put forth in college-level courses, students are limited to a... Read More
Online Classes and Programs
Added on Tue, Feb 4, 2014
Online Classes and Programs Summary Information about classes and programs offered online at A-B Tech Overview A-B Tech offers several completely online programs and a large selection of individual online classes and services, both curriculum ... Read More
Plans in Self-Service
Added on Tue, Feb 4, 2014
Plans in Self-Service Summary Overview of course Plans in Self-Service and how to get one Overview A course Plan in Self-Service is established between you and your program advisor to determine which classes you should take during... Read More
Registration Start-Date
Added on Thu, Feb 6, 2014
Registration Start-Date Summary When registration opens for both returning and new Curriculum students Overview Registration dates and deadlines are posted on our website, at abtech.edu/deadlines. We encourage you to register as soon as possible... Read More
Registration Statement
Added on Thu, Oct 24, 2013
Registration Statement Summary How to get a Registration Statement for payment by an employer or other third party Third-Party Registration Statement If an employer or another third party plans to pay for your tuition, you may be required to... Read More
Repeating a Course
Added on Tue, Oct 28, 2014
Repeating a Course Summary The College policies for repeating curriculum and Continuing Education courses Curriculum Courses The College policy for repeating a curriculum course (for college credit) is available on our website. If you... Read More
Small Business Center Courses
Added on Mon, May 5, 2014
Small Business Center Courses Summary Overview of the Small Business Center (SBC) and how to register for classes Overview The Small Business Center at A-B Tech is one of 58 Small Business Centers in North Carolina. These centers are dedicated to... Read More
View When a Class Will Be Offered
Added on Fri, Feb 7, 2014
View When a Class Will Be Offered Summary How to view when a specific class will be offered Overview We offer both Curriculum and Continuing Education classes. Curriculum classes are for college credit and in the format of more traditional... Read More
View Your Class Schedule
Added on Tue, Feb 4, 2014
View Your Class Schedule Summary How to view your curriculum class schedule online through Self-Service Table of Contents Instructions How to Look Up Class Meeting/Delivery Method Details Terminology Instructions Your class schedule can be... Read More
Visiting Students
Added on Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Visiting Students Summary Overview of how visiting students can register for classes at A-B Tech Overview You're considered a visiting student if you meet at least ONE of the following conditions: You already have an Associate's... Read More
Waitlist Procedures
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Waitlist Procedures Summary Overview of the waitlist procedures and how to register for a waitlisted course Overview When a class section is full, some sections offer the opportunity to be added to a waitlist at the instructor's... Read More
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