Student Resources

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Our Oshkosh Riverside campus along with our regional centers in Chilton, Clintonville, Waupaca, and Wautoma provide an array of services and outreach to students and employers. Our work with students is designed to enhance their opportunity to inquire, enroll, and then progress successfully through their educational careers.

We offer many Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, Certificate, and Adult Education programs via onsite, online, and/or hybrid delivery modalities in close proximity to where our students reside. Regional locations also offer many non-credit personal enrichment classes that are highly attractive and relevant to their constituents. Small business and leadership seminars, customized training, and facility rentals engage and respond to the specific needs of area employers. Regional locations also represent Fox Valley Technical College in a variety of local organizations and government agencies.

For information on regional centers, please visit our Locations Page.

In cases where the instructor will be absent for the day, a notice may be posted at the entrance of the classroom or lab. Students may also be notified via email, Blackboard, or other method as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students should check with their instructor for the method(s) by which the instructor will notify students of a canceled session.

Whether you are transferring in credits from another college or have prior learning knowledge and skills directly related to the program curriculum, we can help you earn credit for the work you’ve already done. It is possible to be granted credit for career-related knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered.

To learn more about Prior Learning Assessments, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.

Whether you are an incoming student, transferring to another two-year college, or pursuing your Bachelor’s Degree, we make it easy to seamlessly transfer your credits. With full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, we offer many credit transfer articulation agreements with four-year colleges.

See more info about transferring your credits on the 4 Year Credit Transfer webpage.

Registration appointments are the date and time when you can register for classes. This is not an in-person appointment with Fox Valley Technical College staff. The Registration Appointment is simply the date and time that the online registration system opens for your class registrations. You may register for your classes at your appointment date and time or any time thereafter.

You can find your Registration Appointment by logging in to your MyFVTC account. Registration appointments for 9 program students are assigned based on the number of credits that a student has earned since the year 2000. Some high-demand programs offer a priority registration process. For questions regarding how registration appointments are assigned, please email the Registrar at Registrar@fvtc.edu.

Most courses may be repeated for a grade. All or course attempts will be listed on the student’s transcript with the grade received. The most recent grade earned will be computed for graduation, program, and cumulative grade point average. Students are not required to repeat a failed course unless it is a prerequisite for another course or required for graduation.  In addition, some departments may have a limit on the number of times a course may be completed while still remaining active in a particular program. Maximum course attempt limits must be approved by the Dean of the Division, in consultation with the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), and will be listed in appropriate academic department communications such as a program handbook and/or syllabi.

For more information regarding repeating a course, please view the Grading Policy (PDF)

Grades are assigned to report student academic achievement. Instructors inform students about the course requirements and evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Any time students are unsure of their progress, they should contact their instructor. Students may review their grades at MyFVTC by clicking on grades. Final grades are recorded on a student’s transcript.

For complete information on how to request an official transcript, visit the Transcripts webpage.

If you need to work on math, sentence skills, and/or reading, Program Prep courses will help build your academic skills to be successful in your program. These courses are collegiate in terms of the level of expectations for students. Most Program Prep courses are credit-bearing, tuition- bearing, financial aidable and are not applied to program completion requirements. Students are required or recommended to take Program Prep courses based on placement test scores as prescribed by the college.

For further information, visit the Program Preparation webpage.

It is the policy of Fox Valley Technical College to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Students do have rights under FERPA regarding their personal and educational information held by the College. For more information regarding your rights under FERPA please visit the below website.

For more information regarding your rights under FERPA, please view the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (PDF)

Fox Valley Technical College offers two competitive and accredited dental programs-Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting. The Dental Clinic currently located at the Appleton Campus provides comprehensive dental hygiene therapy to anyone. These services are provided by dental hygiene students and include but are not limited to comprehensive medical history, oral cancer screenings, digital radiographs and photos, patient education, dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, engine polishing, and fluoride treatments. Dental hygiene students also become licensed to administer local anesthetic and at times may use during patient treatment

The Dental Clinic at Fox Valley Technical College is always welcoming new and existing patients. Feel free to contact the dental hygiene program for more information at 920-735-4884.

At that time, you will be asked a few screening questions and your contact information will be made available for students to contact you. Students recruit their own patients and appointments will be made based on student schedule availability.

Dental Hygiene Appointment Request

Sly’s Goods at Fox Valley Technical College provides free food for currently enrolled students and their families. Sly’s Goods is here to ensure all students have access to a variety of nutritious foods. It is our mission to help students feel they have a safe place to get services and additional resources.

Sly’s Goods will treat all students with respect and dignity during your shopping experience. We are proud to be able to serve you! Sly’s Goods is located in E137 inside Student Life. Hours of Operation are Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-4pm.

FVTC Student Food Pantry

Students may mail letter size envelopes using the “outgoing” drop box located near Entrance 9 in the Appleton Campus Main Building. Letters must have postage applied and books of stamps are available in the Appleton Student Life Center.

No large packages may be mailed on campus.

Fox Valley Technical College has teamed up with Feeding America to offer an additional resource for students! Food lockers are available on the Appleton Main campus, located outside Entrance 6. To access this resource, students must provide proof of current enrollment when signing up with the form provided by the QR code or by clicking here if viewing this guide online. Once signed up, students can continue using the lockers as long as they are enrolled at FVTC.

How to Use Food Lockers:

1. Click the button below: This will direct you to a short form where you will need to provide basic information and your student ID. Additional QR codes with this link can also be found in Student Life and bulletin boards around campus.
2. Submit the Form: After completing the online form, it will be sent to Feeding America for approval. Approval typically takes about one business day, depending on when the application is submitted.
3. Approval Confirmation: Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a referral code to access the FVTC lockers. The email will also guide you to the Order Ahead app for placing orders.
4. Schedule Pickup: After setup on the Order Ahead app, you can choose a convenient date and time for food pickup. Pickups are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, every other week.

For any questions about the lockers, students can contact the Student Life team by emailing studentlife@fvtc.edu.

Food Service is offered on the Appleton campus and offers menu selections for breakfast and lunch items. Come to the cafeteria where you can find a variety of dining options, managed through Cuisines. Vending is also available at most Fox Valley Technical College locations.

Food Service menus and schedules will be posted on the Food Service webpage.

Tech Village is an exciting campus community located only 2 blocks from the Appleton campus. This housing opportunity offers apartment style living with private kitchens and baths, and includes all utilities.

Students attending classes in Oshkosh may be interested in our affiliation with UW-Oshkosh. This program offers traditional residence hall rooms and community bathrooms, with all utilities included. For more information, visit the Housing webpage.

Being a parent and a student can be challenging. FVTC wants to support students who are raising children while expanding on their education. To show our support, we offer a wide range of services to students who are balancing school, work, and a family to make their college experience easier and enjoyable.

NEW Parenting Students Connection Group - Students with children can learn about available resources while building a community and network of support. You’re not alone. Let’s navigate college and parenting together! For more information, please email Alex Klippel at alex.klippel4706@fvtc.edu.

Additional Parenting Student Resources:

• Starting Point - A free foundational course for women and their children
• FVTC Parent Child Center - For quality child care at Appleton Campus
• Part-Time YMCA Drop in Care: Appleton or Oshkosh - for parenting students enrolled in a class or working towards obtaining their GED or HSED
• Parenting and Emergency Resources

Bulletin boards located on the college campuses are for student organizations and departmental use only to promote internal events or events sponsored by the various college departments or organizations. Types of items that may be posted on Fox Valley Technical College’s bulletin boards include club news, Student Government information, college events, announcements, and student events. There is limited space for community events. All postings are required to be submitted to Student Life or the Site Director for approval and postings. Flyers posted without approval will be removed immediately.

Businesses may not post information on Student Life bulletin boards. Businesses may contact Employment Connections for job postings. Departments and student organizations are required to submit flyers for approval and posting.

External events posted without approval will be removed immediately. 

Lockers are available for students or a student organization at the Appleton Campus, the Riverside campus in Oshkosh, SJ Spanbauer Center, and AMTC. The rental period is for the academic school year (August through May). To rent a locker, a student must have a current Student Photo ID Card. Students are not required to rent a locker, but those who do must agree to the locker policy. Items not removed from lockers by May 31st of the current academic year will be disposed of. Students in need of modified lockers due to disability should see a staff member in Educational Support Services or contact Student Life.

To request a locker, visit Student Life in Appleton or the front desk of Riverside or SJ Spanbauer Center. AMTC students can reach out to their instructors for further guidance on lockers. For more information contact studentlife@fvtc.edu or 920-735-2545.

Student Photo Identification Cards are available through Student Life. In order to be issued a Student Photo ID Card, an individual must be currently registered in at least one or more, one credit Fox Valley Technical College class(es). ABE and ELL students are also eligible.

Students requesting their first Student Photo ID Card should visit Student Life in Appleton or the front desk of the Riverside Campus in Oshkosh, Chilton, Clintonville, Waupaca, or Wautoma regional centers. Students must provide photo proof of identification in order to receive a student ID card.

Student Photo ID Cards are used for official college transactions, including testing services, student discounts, computer access, library book rental, locker rental, participation in Student Life events, including recreational trips and book buy-back. Your student ID card may also be used for voting in conjunction with a printout of your current class enrollment.

Each Student Photo ID Card has an expiration date. Students are responsible to request a renewed Student Photo ID Card from Student Life prior to the expiration date. There is no charge for a renewed Student Photo ID Card, but students are subject to the enrollment requirements from above in order to be issued a renewed Student Photo ID Card.

Students not having a valid Student Photo ID Card will not be eligible to receive services, discounts, or giveaways. Students who lose their ID card may purchase a replacement card for a fee, and only if their accounts are in good standing with the College.

With stops at our Appleton and Oshkosh campuses, Fox Valley Tech Degree Program and Adult Education (GED or HSED) students can use Appleton Valley Transit bus service free, anytime or anywhere that Valley Transit routes run. In Oshkosh, students can ride any Go Transit bus free as well.

Both services require the use of the UMO app and a special code provided by the Student Life office in Appleton and the Student Services office in Oshkosh.

Learn more about bus transportation with Valley Transit's Travel Training.

Campus Safety and Security Services provide a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors at Fox Valley Technical College. Security officers patrol the interior and exterior of the Appleton main campus, surrounding buildings, and Tech Village. Security officers are also stationed at Riverside campus in Oshkosh and at the Public Safety Training Center. Security officers educate and enforce the College code of conduct and parking enforcement.

If you have questions or need to report an incident, contact the security office. For any concerns, tips, or security issues email security@fvtc.edu.

• Appleton, Room F112: 920-735-5691
• Public Safety Training Center: 920-560-1699
• Oshkosh/Riverside: 920-236-6166
• In all life threatening emergencies, dial 911

For access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, and the Daily Crime and Fire Log please visit the Campus Safety and Security webpage.

Download the LiveSafe App for FVTC emergency notifications.

Employability Essentials are the knowledge and skills that every student should have by the time they graduate to meet the demands of the workplace, and they are woven into every aspect of the Fox Valley Technical College education. These are the skills needed to do the job, which include not only job-specific technical skills but also professional skills that help you relate to and interact with others.

For more information, visit the Employability Essentials webpage.