Parents & Family

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Helping students prepare for college can be exciting – and challenging! Here are a few quick facts to help you get started.

Degree programs

The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts - Visual Arts (AFA) and Associate in Engineering (AE) degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree programs are designed to prepare students for immediate employment after graduation.

Still, some students with AA or AS degrees choose to enter the workforce immediately, and some students with AAS degrees may opt for transfer to a four-year institution through special articulation agreements.

Campus tours

Prospective students and others interested in Wake Tech are invited to tour our campuses with Admissions Office staff. Tours are scheduled in advance.

Paying tuition

Tuition can be paid online through Self-Service or in person at any campus.

Wake Tech offers a Tuition Payment Plan to help students spread the cost of college across two or three monthly payments each semester.

Purchasing textbooks

Wake Tech's Eagle Advantage program charges a fee of $24 per credit hour for textbooks and digital materials needed for courses. Certain programs may also require students to purchase uniforms, equipment or supplies. The fee is often cheaper than the cost of buying course materials separately, and they are bundled so students have them available by the first day of class.

Students receiving financial aid may use it to pay the Eagle Advantage fee and purchase other supplies needed for class from the Wake Tech Bookstore.

A window is provided each semester for students to opt out of Eagle Advantage if they would prefer to purchase textbooks on their own.

Campus safety

Wake Tech has a College Police force and security personnel who patrol all campuses, day and night. They work with local law enforcement, fire services and Wake County Emergency Medical Services to respond to campus emergencies. They also handle campus safety hazards, provide escorts and offer motor vehicle assistance and other non-emergency services as needed. Officers have CPR and defibrillator certification, and many are certified medical responders.

The Police Communications Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for emergencies and non-emergency assistance.

College Police Communications Center
919-866-5911
[email protected]
Police chief: 919-866-5532

All campus buildings have fire alarm control panels and smoke detectors, and many have sprinkler systems. Wake Tech requires complete evacuation of buildings during a fire alarm. Fire drills are conducted throughout the year on all campuses.

Visit the College Police webpage to review Wake Tech's crime statistics, incident reports, sexual assault and sexual harassment policies and other documents and procedures.

Students with disabilities

Students with a documented disability requiring accommodations should call Disability Support Services at 919-866-5670 or Sorenson Video Phone for Deaf at 919-324-1508.

Counseling

College is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Counselors are available on campus to assist students with academic, personal, social and career issues. Wake Tech does not offer mental health services or social services, but our counselors can refer students to private practitioners or community agencies for additional services as appropriate.

For more information, visit the Care Center.

Health insurance

All students in degree programs are covered by accident insurance; costs are included in student fees.

Housing

Wake Tech does not offer student housing on or off campus.

Verification of enrollment

Students who need to verify enrollment for health insurers or other entities can print and mail an enrollment verification form.

Contacting faculty

Students can use Wake Tech's online directory to contact instructors. Contact information is also provided on every course syllabus.