Frequently Asked Questions

Like many colleges, we frequently are asked common questions by our prospective and current students. On this page we have tried to identify some of those and have provided our responses.

How do I change my major?
You can begin the process by picking up a "Change of Major/Minor" form . The next stop is a visit with your advisor to discuss the change. Depending on the nature of the change you are making you may need to also get a signature from the academic department whose major/minor you are adding. The completed form is then returned to our office. Depending on the change you make to your degree program, you may be required to change to the current catalog.

How do I get a degree check (audit)?
Degree audits are available via a student's WEBCAT account

How do I get my student loan deferred?
To receive a student loan deferment you must be enrolled at least half time (at least six hours each in the fall & spring semesters and a total of six hours for all summer course work). Our office now contracts with the National Student Loan Clearinghouse for electronic processing of loan deferments. If your lender sends you a deferment form, just bring that form to us as soon as you receive it and we will have it processed. Please be sure you have filled out the required personal information and signed the form before giving it to us for processing.

Do I have a right to privacy & what does it mean?
Federal law allows us to release "Directory Information" without written permission of the student. At Wayne State College that information consists of the following: name, address, e-mail address, and telephone; date & place of birth; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of athletic teams; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received; and most recent previous educational institution attended. If you wish to have all directory information protected you must complete a special form and have it notarized. The form is supplied by the Dean of Students. It must be completed and returned to the Dean's Office within ten (10) days following the publication of the privacy announcement in the college newspaper.

How do I apply for my teaching certificate?
Teaching certification is handled through the Division of Education at Wayne State College. Their office is located in Brandenburg Hall. The phone number is (402) 375-7577.

How do I apply for Veteran's Benefits?
Wayne State College courses are approved by the Nebraska State Department for veteran's benefits. Contact Lynette Lentz, in Hahn 105, for the appropriate VA forms. WSC follows the American Council on Education recommendation for granting credit for military training. We prefer that you submit an AARTS transcript when requestiing such credit. Four hours of physical education gen ed credit will be granted to you if you present us with a copy of your DD214, verifying active duty basic training.

How can I estimate my current and cumulative gpa?
You can use the Advising Services GPA Calculator available here.