2 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology
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Support Services<br />
Support Services for Students<br />
www.lwtech.edu/support_services<br />
Support Services<br />
ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER<br />
<strong>Technology</strong> Center, T217 | (425) 739-8656<br />
If you need help in keeping up with your classes or require<br />
remedial assistance before proceeding into a program,<br />
the Academic Skills Center is the place to go. Open to all<br />
college students on a walk-in or teacher-referral basis, the<br />
Center <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> services to assist you in becoming<br />
a self-sufficient learner.<br />
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)<br />
ABE helps students improve their reading, writing, and<br />
math skills for entry into academic or pr<strong>of</strong>essionaltechnical<br />
coursework, and/or obtain an adult high school<br />
completion diploma. All new students need to take<br />
a placement test, attend a program orientation class,<br />
register, and pay $25.<br />
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)<br />
ESL serves refugees and immigrants through day and<br />
evening classes <strong>of</strong>fered at the Kirkland and Redmond<br />
campuses. Six levels <strong>of</strong> ESL and a variety <strong>of</strong> supplemental<br />
classes are available to students who want to improve<br />
their English in order to become better parents, workers,<br />
and community members, or to transition to the college’s<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional-technical programs. All new students need<br />
to take a placement test, attend a program orientation<br />
class, register, and pay $25.<br />
MATH LAB<br />
The Math Lab, located in room T413B, is a drop-in center<br />
where students can get free math tutoring and use the<br />
computers for math work. Students can also receive help<br />
with the MyLabsPlus program used in many math classes.<br />
TUTORING CENTER AND ETUTORING<br />
This program, a cooperative effort between the ASG and<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>, is a free drop-in<br />
center with peer tutors available on a scheduled basis.<br />
Services include tutors in technical and academic fields.<br />
WRITING CENTER<br />
Trained peer and faculty tutors provide free help to<br />
students from any academic or technical class on topics<br />
like understanding assignments, essay organization,<br />
writing mechanics and grammar. Tutors are available<br />
during any phase <strong>of</strong> the writing process.<br />
ADVISING<br />
West Building, W207 | (425) 739-8300<br />
www.lwtech.edu/advising | advising@lwtech.edu<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the college’s focus on student success we provide<br />
advisers to help each student understand placement tests,<br />
determine academic readiness in math and english, and<br />
help select appropriate classes. An adviser can help any<br />
student determine degree and certificate requirements, a<br />
sequence <strong>of</strong> courses and select general education courses.<br />
During your first appointment with an adviser, please<br />
discuss the transfer <strong>of</strong> any other college credits. Quality<br />
planning will help each student select the right program<br />
and the right classes at the right time. Students planning<br />
to apply for the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> in Applied Design<br />
(BTAD) or any Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or<br />
certificate should meet with an adviser to review degree<br />
planning steps and degree requirements, degree progress,<br />
and to complete the admissions application.<br />
Advisers can refer students to an array <strong>of</strong> college services<br />
designed to support student success. It remains the<br />
responsibility <strong>of</strong> each student to plan for program completion<br />
including degree requirements, certificate requirements, and<br />
transfer requirements. Early meetings with an adviser will<br />
make certain that educational plans stay on target.<br />
ASSESSMENT<br />
West Building, W204 | (425) 739-8115<br />
www.lwtech.edu/assessment<br />
A variety <strong>of</strong> assessments are <strong>of</strong>fered to both students<br />
and the community.<br />
CLEP<br />
Students working toward an AAS degree may earn<br />
college credits by taking a computer-based College Level<br />
Examination Program (CLEP) exam. Check with an adviser for<br />
CLEP eligible courses. A passing score earns credit only-not a<br />
grade. CLEP scores do not impact GPA.<br />
GED<br />
The college <strong>of</strong>fers General Education Development (GED)<br />
in English and Spanish.<br />
MOS & MCAS<br />
The college runs an authorized certification testing<br />
center for Micros<strong>of</strong>t Office Specialist (MOS) and Micros<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS).<br />
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