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Academic Advising & Student Success

Academic advisors assist students with developing education plans based on their graduation audit. Their goal is to plan the right pathway to graduation by maximizing students' potential and ensuring success based on the student's previous academic experience, career path, and responsibilities outside of being a student. Student success specialists assist students in overcoming barriers that many students encounter over their academic career. Their goal is to help students become academically successful by assisting with goal setting, interpersonal issues, success plans, and community-based referrals. More information can be found on Commons (Student Services).

Library & Academic Support

The one-stop spot for academic help! Free academic help, including drop-in tutoring, test preparation, research guidance, and technology support available online and face-to-face. More information is available in Commons. 

Technology Requirements

Students should have access to a computer/device with reliable Wi-Fi at home/off-campus. 

Schedule

Classes run Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is highly recommended that students plan on being in class every day and use their time wisely. Student success can be directly related to attendance. Technical seminars and other advanced training opportunities will be offered with demand on Fridays.

Tool Set Purchase

Students are required to purchase an approved tool set that costs approximately $1,800 from a college-approved vendor prior to starting. These tools will be used throughout the program.

Labs

This program requires students to attend all scheduled hours. Along with this is, there is an online component requiring students to have basic computer literacy skills. Students who have little or no computer skills can get help by contacting Academic Support at 715-833-6201. Academic Support offers Basic Computer Literacy training free at many locations throughout the district.

Classrooms/Computer labs

This program requires the students to use computer software to include Computer Aided Drafting/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) MasterCam, NcPLot, and PC-Dmis. This will entail learning different software, navigating a window environment and file management; to include creating folders, renaming files, and retrieving and saving files on different computers drives.

Part-Time Students

Part-time students will run into difficulty with normal progression through this program. See an academic advisor for guidance on part-time attendance.

Program Completion

Interrupting your program may result in a wait for re-entry. Re-entry will be on a space available basis. Any adjustment in your schedule at any time requires that you contact your academic advisor. Student Central can help you schedule an appointment with them, 715-833-6200.

Certificates

This program has related certificates. To learn more about the certificate options as a way to get started or add to the degree, please see additional information on cvtc.edu under Academics.

Students in the Machine Tooling Technics program have the opportunity to earn a two-year technical diploma as well as three nationally recognized credentials from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). One credential is earned at the end of the second semester and two credentials are is earned at the end of the third semester. The credentials certify student achievement in the following areas:

• Measurement, Materials and Safety
• CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Mill Operator
• CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Lathe Operator

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

CPL offers CVTC students an opportunity to earn college credit toward an associate degree or technical diploma for previous knowledge and mastered skills directly related to program curriculum. Previous knowledge and skills may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military experience, and courses completed at other institutions. If a student wishes to attempt CPL for a course in progress, it is imperative that CPL is attempted within the first week of the class to be eligible for a tuition refund. More information can be found at cvtc.edu/CPL.

Financial Aid Consideration

Courses must be part of the student's program to be eligible although some specific courses may not be eligible for financial aid. Students must follow their program requirements to be eligible for financial aid. To be eligible for financial aid, students must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress of a 2.0 Term GPA, 2.0 Cumulative GPA, complete 67% of attempted credits each semester, and complete their program by the time 150% of the published credits have been attempted.

Students with Disabilities

CVTC welcomes individuals with disabilities. We will provide and coordinate reasonable accommodations for all individuals with documented disabilities. Students that might benefit from accommodations during their college experience at CVTC can contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-6234 or access@cvtc.edu to determine what accommodations they may be eligible for and what documentation may be required.

Title IX Pregnancy and Related Conditions

CVTC does not discriminate against any student based on pregnancy or related conditions and will fully comply with Title IX regulations. Related conditions include, but are not limited to, childbirth, breastfeeding/pumping, miscarriage, abortion, false pregnancy, and recovery from these or related conditions. Students who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions are entitled to reasonable modifications to ensure equal access to CVTC's education program and activities. Any student seeking reasonable modifications must contact the Student Success and Accessibility team at 715-833-96234 or acess@cvtc.edu to discuss appropriate and available modifications based on their individual needs. Students are encouraged to request pregnancy-related modifications as promptly as possible. 

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 @ 9:55 a.m.