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Academic Fresh Start
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Academic Fresh Start Summary Overview of the Academic Fresh Start Program Overview Academic Fresh Start (sometimes called "grade forgiveness") is available if you haven't attended A-B Tech for three years. Upon re-enrolling, you... Read More
Academic Warning and Probation
Added on Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Academic Warning and Probation Summary Overview of Academic Warning and Probation Academic Standing Policy Detailed information about Academic Standing is available at the links below. Standards for Academic Progress Student Success Seminar ... Read More
Add or Change an Academic Program
Added on Fri, Jan 18, 2013
Add or Change an Academic Program Summary Overview of how to add or change an academic program Choosing an Academic Program You can view the list of academic programs offered at A-B Tech by going to abtech.edu/academicprograms. Career... Read More
Career Coach
Added on Wed, Oct 16, 2013
Career Coach Summary Overview of Career Coach, where to find it online, and how to use it What is Career Coach? Career Coach is an online tool designed to help you find a good career. You can look up a career and find current local wages,... Read More
Career Services (Counseling, Résumé, Interviewing)
Added on Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Career Services (Counseling, Résumé, Interviewing) Summary Overview of the career counseling, résumé-writing, and interview preparation resources available for students and non-students Overview General information... Read More
Consult With an Advisor
Added on Tue, Feb 4, 2014
Consult With an Advisor Summary The different types of advisors and how to consult with an advisor How to Find Your Advisor There are several ways to find your assigned advisor. Visit abtech.edu/advising. Follow instructions there... Read More
Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Summary Overview of Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Overview In selected programs, we provide students with an opportunity to integrate classroom learning with supervised work experience... Read More
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites Summary How to determine what prerequisites or corequisites are required for a course, and how to register Overview Prerequisites are required courses that must be completed prior to taking a course. Corequisites... Read More
Distance Advising and Learning
Added on Fri, Oct 26, 2012
Distance Advising and Learning Summary Information about distance advising and the distance learning options Distance Advising for Curriculum Students All new and returning distance learning students are invited to consult with a Student Advisor.... Read More
Final Exams
Added on Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Final Exams Summary Overview of A-B Tech's final exam policies Policies Each instructor will schedule a comprehensive final course evaluation at some point during the last five days of the semester or the last two days of the class. The... Read More
Find a Job
Added on Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Find a Job Summary Resources to help those looking for a job in the community or on the A-B Tech team Overview We have many resources available to help our curriculum students find a job through our Career Center. Look for/Post a Job We ... Read More
FOCUS 2
Added on Thu, Sep 26, 2013
FOCUS 2 Summary Overview of the FOCUS 2 career planning system, who must complete it, and how to log in Overview FOCUS 2 is a career and educational planning system, which is available online and can be completed at your own pace. It can help you... Read More
North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC)
Added on Mon, Jun 24, 2013
North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) Summary How to obtain a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) through A-B Tech Overview Completion of EDU-119 Intro to Early Childhood Education provides students with a... Read More
Personal and Academic Counseling
Added on Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Personal and Academic Counseling Summary An overview of the personal, academic, and career counseling available for students Overview A-B Tech provides free, confidential counseling and related services for students. You're encouraged to... 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
Select an Academic Program Online
Added on Tue, Nov 19, 2013
Select an Academic Program Online Summary Step-by-step instructions for selecting an academic program (declaring a major) online through WebAdvisor Instructions 1. To access WebAdvisor, go to abtech.edu, select "Online... Read More
Support Services
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Support Services Summary How to request support services and reasonable accommodations Overview Information about Support Services can be found on our website at abtech.edu/supportservices. If you’re a student with a disability and require... Read More
The RESET
Added on Wed, Sep 5, 2018
The RESET Summary Information about The RESET, part of A-B Tech's Addiction, Recovery, and Coping (ARC) Program Overview The RESET is a safe place for students who are in recovery from addiction: a place to pause and reset before making any... Read More
Transfer Credits
Added on Mon, Oct 22, 2012
Transfer Credits Summary Options for receiving transfer credits Overview Detailed information about transfer credit policies can be found in the College catalog at abtech.edu/publications/catalog. Please see the link below for the full policy. ... Read More
University Representatives at A-B Tech
Added on Fri, May 25, 2018
University Representatives at A-B Tech Summary Overview of university representatives in the Program Advising Center Overview Students can meet with representatives from different universities at A-B Tech. Most appointments are in the Program... Read More
Veterans’ Educational Benefits
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Veterans' Educational Benefits Summary An overview of Veterans' Educational Benefits at A-B Tech Overview Our Veterans' Advisor is Sarah Mau, and she is available to help veterans process their requests for veterans' benefits. Our... Read More
View Your Plan in Self-Service
Added on Fri, Oct 24, 2014
View Your Plan in Self-Service Summary Step-by-step instructions for viewing your course Plan online in Self-Service Registration Important Note: If you are enrolled in an academic program, you must consult with your program advisor before you can... 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
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