*Note: NPC is no longer printing copies of the college catalog. If needed, limited hard copies can be requested by contacting your NPC campus/center front office. Updates and corrections will be made to this online document throughout the academic year as needed. Please refer to NPC's Online Catalog for the most current edition available.
For past versions of the college catalog see the archive below.
Editions of catalogs for prior years are archived at the Records and Registration Office. Prior to 2005, catalogs were created to cover a two-year period, with addendums issued as needed between years.
The NPC College Catalog is produced once per year for the current academic year.
Updates may be made throughout the academic year - please ensure you are viewing the latest version(s) by visiting this website frequently when referencing the catalog. Refer to the Catalog Addendum to review any revisions that have been made.
- You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2023-24.
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- Not sure what section contains what you need? Look at the Table of Contents (in General Information) or in the Catalog Index to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
The NPC College Catalog is produced once per year for the current academic year.
Updates may be made throughout the academic year - please ensure you are viewing the latest version(s) by visiting this website frequently when referencing the catalog. Refer to the Catalog Addendum to review any revisions that have been made.
- You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2022-23.
- You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer or the app on your device to download the file(s).
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CATALOG ADDENDUM
CATALOG ADDENDUM
This Catalog Addendum contains new and updated information and errors that require corrections in the College Catalog. The Catalog Addendum can be used by students, faculty, staff, and individuals inquiring about Northland Pioneer College's policies and procedures that may have changed or that have been corrected, after the publication of the College Catalog. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in the Catalog, Northland Pioneer College reserves the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to make changes to the Catalog at any time without prior notice. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand College regulations as published.
| SECTION | PAGES | REVISION MADE |
|---|---|---|
| I - General Information | 9 (PDF pg 10) |
Added campus and center location addresses and zip codes. |
| 9 (PDF pg 10) |
Added Vernon and White Mountain Lake WayPoint Facilities. |
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| II - Admission Information | 20 (PDF pg 21) |
Added "Electronic" to transcript fees language and removed "Online" from the mailed option. |
| 21 (PDF pg 22) |
Added a page reference to see page 180 for more information on Exception Refunds. | |
| 21 (PDF pg 22) |
Revised the language for Tuition Refunds. | |
| 23 (PDF pg 24) |
Revised the last day of the summer 2023 semester to Friday, July 28, 2023. | |
| 23 (PDF pg 24) |
Revised the last day to withdraw from classes without a “W” on a transcript and/or to request a 100% refund to September 2, 2022. | |
| 23 (PDF pg 24) |
Revised the last day to request a 100% refund of Tuition and Fees to January 31, 2023, for the Spring '23 Semester. | |
| III - Student Services | 30 (PDF pg 31) |
Revised Financial Aid Calender date for 100% refund of Tuition and Fees to January 31, 2023, for the Spring '23 Semester. |
| 41 (PDF pg 42) | Revised language regarding transcripts and orders. Link for ordering transcripts changed to npc.edu/transcripts. | |
| IV - Programs and Degrees |
54 |
Added WayPoint Facilities to Career and Technical Education division. |
| 54 (PDF pg 55) |
Removed Department of Corrections from the Career and Technical Education division. |
|
| 58 (PDF pg 59) | Corrected and added back content that had been deleted from the "Applicable Catalog" section and revised to incorporate the addition of language approved by the Instructional Council on 11/12/21 regarding a "sunset date" and "teach-out plan." | |
| 86 (PDF pg 87) |
Updated ECD language on page 86. | |
| 87 (PDF pg 88) |
Corrected credits under Arts & Humanities ECD requirements to "three" rather than "two." | |
| V - Course Descriptions | 127 (PDF pg 128) | Added ECD 136 to the Co-requisite for ECD 217 to match missed ACRES change dating back to AY2018. |
| VI - Governing Board, NPC Emeriti, Administration, Faculty | 160 (PDF pg 161) | Added credentials to faculty member Charlene Klingel. |
| 161 (PDF pg 162) |
Removed incorrect credentials for faculty member Kurry Klingel. | |
| VII - Student Rights and Responsibilities | 178 (PDF pg 179) |
Revised Dr. Michael Solomonson's office location and phone number to reflect the move to NPC's Snowflake Campus. |
| 180 (PDF pg 181) |
Added a page reference to see page 21 for refund information related to Student Appeal of Grade. |
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PDF of Section |
Pages |
Revision |
Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
General Information |
Front Cover & 1 – 10 |
YesSee Addendum Section Above | Front Cover, Table of Contents, President's Welcome Letter, About NPC, Community & Corporate Learning, Small Business Development Center, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers. |
Admission Information |
11 - 24 |
YesSee Addendum Section Above |
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Placement Testing, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds, Academic Calendar. |
Student Services |
25 - 52 |
YesSee Addendum Section Above |
Academic Advising, Career Services, Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alerts. |
Programs and Degrees |
53 - 107 |
YesSee Addendum Section Above |
General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements. |
Course Descriptions |
108 - 156 | YesSee Addendum Section Above | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
Governing Board, NPC Emeriti, Administration, Faculty |
157 - 168 |
YesSee Addendum Section Above |
NPC governing board, administrators, full-time faculty, retired faculty and meritorious service staff. |
Student Rights and Responsibilities |
169 - 187 | YesSee Addendum Section Above | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures including Student Grievance and Conduct Code. |
Index |
188 - 196 & Back Cover | None | Searchable to find the page you need. |
The NPC College Catalog is produced once per year for the current academic year. Updates may be made throughout the academic year - please ensure you are viewing the latest version(s) by visiting this website frequently when referencing the catalog.
- You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2021-22.
- You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer or the app on your device to download the file(s).
- Not sure what section contains what you need? Look at the Table of Contents (in General Information) or in the Catalog Index to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
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PDF of Section |
Pages |
Revised Date |
Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
General Information |
Front Cover & 1 – 10 |
None | Front Cover, Table of Contents, President's Welcome Letter, About NPC, Community & Corporate Learning, Small Business Development Center, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers. |
Admission Information |
11 - 24 |
8/18/21 |
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Placement Testing, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds, Academic Calendar. |
Student Services |
25 - 52 |
6/23/21 |
Academic Advising, Career Services, Office of Accessibility and Inclusion, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alerts. |
Programs and Degrees |
53 - 107 |
9/9/21 |
General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements. |
Course Descriptions |
108 - 156 | 10/5/21 | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
Governing Board, NPC Emeriti, Administration, Faculty |
157 - 168 |
8/10/21 |
NPC governing board, administrators, full-time faculty, retired faculty and meritorious service staff. |
Student Rights and Responsibilities |
169 - 187 | 7/23/21 | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures including Student Grievance and Conduct Code. |
Index |
188 - 196 & Back Cover | None | Searchable to find the page you need. |
You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2020. You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
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| PDF of Section | Pages | Revised Date | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Information | Front Cover & 1 – 10 |
None | Front Cover, COVID on Campus, Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Community & Corporate Learning, Small Business Development Center, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers |
| Admission Information | 11 - 24 | 12-09-20 | Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Placement Testing, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds, Academic Calendar, |
| Student Services | 25 - 52 | 09-14-20 | Academic Advising, Career Services, DRA, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alerts |
| Programs and Degrees | 53 - 109 | 02-24-21 | General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements |
| Course Descriptions | 110 - 158 | 12-09-20 | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
| Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty | 159 - 169 | None | NPC governing board, administrators, full-time faculty and retired faculty and meritorious service staff. |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 170 - 188 | None | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code |
| Index | 189 - 198 & Back Cover | 02-25-21 | Searchable to find the page you need. |
You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2019. You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
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| PDF of Section | Pages | Revised from print | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Information | Front Cover & 1 – 8 |
No | Front Cover, Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Community & Corporate Learning, Small Business Development Center, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers |
| Admission Information | 9 - 22 | No | Admission Requirements, Registration Information, College Success Strategies Course, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds, Academic Calendar, |
| Student Services | 23 - 50 | Yes | Academic Advising, Career Services, DRA, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alerts |
| Programs and Degrees | 51 - 106 | Yes | General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements |
| Course Descriptions | 107 - 156 | No | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
| Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty | 157 - 168 | Yes | NPC governing board, administrators, full-time faculty and retired faculty and meritorious service staff. |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 169 - 188 | No | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code |
| Index | 189 - 200 & Back Cover | No | Searchable to find the page you need. |
You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the NPC catalog 2019. You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
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| PDF of Section | Pages | Revised from print | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Information | Front Cover - Pg. 8 | No | Front Cover, Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Business & Community Services, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers |
| Admission Information | 9 - 22 | Yes | Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Student Orientation, Academic Calendar, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds |
| Student Services | 23 - 48 | Yes | Academic Advising, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alert System |
| Programs and Degrees | 49 - 104 | Yes | General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements |
| Course Descriptions | 105 - 162 | No | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
| Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty | 163 - 174 | No | NPC governing board, retired faculty and meritorious service staff, administrators, and full-time faculty |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 175 - 194 | No | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code |
| Index | 195 - 208, Back Cover | No | Searchable to find the page you need. Also For the Record information |
You can view, search, download and print the PDF version of the catalog. You'll need a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
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| PDF of Section | Pages | Revised from print | Subjects Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Information | Front Cover - Pg. 10 | Yes | Front Cover, Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Business & Community Services, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers |
| Admission Information | 11 - 26 | Yes | Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Student Orientation, Academic Calendar, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds |
| Student Services | 27 - 52 | Yes | Academic Advising, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Transcripts, Textbook Information/Bookstore, Tutoring, Veterans Services, NPC Alert System |
| Programs and Degrees | 53 - 112 | Yes | General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, Graduation Requirements, University Transfer, Grades, Scholastic Honors, Course Delivery Methods, Specific Degree Requirements |
| Course Descriptions | 113 - 164 | Yes | A brief description of what is covered in each class. Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. |
| Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty | 165 - 172 | Yes | NPC governing board, retired faculty and meritorious service staff, administrators, and full-time faculty |
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 173 - 190 | Yes | Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code |
| Index | 191 - 200, Back Cover | No | Searchable to find the page you need. Also For the Record information |
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Complete 2016-17 Catalog (Revised from Printed Version)
Complete catalog including front and back covers. – (6.9 MB)
Editor's Note: You may want to download either the Table of Contents or Index, to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
General Information
Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Business & Community Services, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers – (Front Cover and pages 1–10) (1.22 MB)
Admission Information
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Student Orientation, Academic Calendar, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds – (pages 11–24) (360 KB)
Student Services
Academic Advising, Bookstore, NPC Alert System, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Tutoring, Veterans Services – (pages 25–48) (348 KB)
Graduation Requirements
Course Delivery Methods, Degree & Certificate Graduation Requirements, Transcripts, Scholastic Honors, Grades — (pages 49–56) (184 KB)
Programs and Degrees (Revised from Printed Version)
General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, University Transfer, Specific Degree Requirements – (pages 57–114) (2.22 MB)
Course Descriptions
A brief description of what is covered in each class (Note: Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. Some are only offered if there is sufficient demand. Check with your academic adviser on course availability.) – (pages 115–166) (2.7 MB)
Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty
NPC governing board, retired faculty and meritorious service staff, administrators, and full-time faculty – (pages 167–174) (176 KB)
Student Rights and Responsibilities (Revised from Printed Version)
Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code (See REVISED Conduct Code on the website) – (pages 175–190) (296 KB)
Catalog Index
Searchable to find the page you need. Also For the Record information – (pages 191–200 & Back Cover) (256 KB)
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Complete 2015-16 Catalog (Revised from Printed Version)
Complete catalog including front and back covers. – (11.4 MB)
Editor's Note: You may want to download either the Table of Contents or Index, to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
General Information
Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Business & Community Services, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers – (Front Cover and pages 1–10) (1.5 MB)
Admission Information (Revised from Printed Version)
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Student Orientation, Academic Calendar, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds – (pages 11–24) (780 KB)
Student Services
Academic Advising, Bookstore, NPC Alert System, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Tutoring, Veterans Services – (pages 25–46) (345 KB)
Graduation Requirements
Course Delivery Methods, Degree & Certificate Graduation Requirements, Transcripts, Scholastic Honors, Grades — (pages 47–56) (3.6 MB)
Programs and Degrees (Revised from Printed Version)
General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, University Transfer, Specific Degree Requirements – (pages 57–116) (2.5 MB)
Course Descriptions (Revised from Printed Version)
A brief description of what is covered in each class (Note: Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. Some are only offered if there is sufficient demand. Check with your academic adviser on course availability.) – (pages 117–166) (2.7 MB)
Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty
NPC governing board, retired faculty and meritorious service staff, administrators, and full-time faculty – (pages 167–174) (146 KB)
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures, including Student Conduct Code. Also For the Record information – (pages 175–190) (321 KB)
Catalog Index
Searchable to find the page you need – (pages 191–200 & Back Cover) (690 KB)
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Complete 2014-15 Catalog (Revised from Printed Version)
Complete catalog including front and back covers. – (13 MB)
Editor's Note: The Catalog has undergone major revisions this year. We have attempted to better organize and present material. You may want to download either the Table of Contents or Index, to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
General Information
Table of Contents, Welcome Letter, About NPC, Business & Community Services, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers – (Front Cover and pages 1–10) (1.2 MB)
Admission Information - Revised
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Student Orientation, Academic Calendar, Tuition, Fees & Payments, Refunds – (pages 11–24) (1.5 MB)
Student Services
Academic Advising, Bookstore, NPC Alert System, Financial Aid Information, GED, Library, Records Office, Tutoring, Veterans Services, Student Rights & Responsibility Policies & Procedures – (pages 25–68) (5.4 MB)
Graduation Requirements
Course Delivery Methods, Degree & Certificate Graduation Requirements, Transcripts, Scholastic Honors, Grades — (pages 69–76) (975 KB)
Programs and Degrees
General Education Values, Degrees and Certificates Offered, University Transfer, Specific Degree Requirements – (pages 77–142) (3.7 MB)
Course Descriptions
A brief description of what is covered in each class (Note: Not every class listed is offered each semester, nor at every location. Some are only offered if there is sufficient demand. Check with your academic adviser on course availability.) – (pages 143–210) (5.6 MB)
Governing Board, Emeriti, Administration, Faculty
NPC governing board, retired faculty and meritorious service staff, administrators, and full-time faculty – (pages 211–220) (1.1 MB)
Catalog Index
Searchable to find the page you need. Also For the Record information – (pages 221–232 & Back Cover) (1.2 MB)
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Complete Catalog (PDF)
Complete catalog including front and back covers.
Editor's Note: The Catalog has undergone major revisions this year. We have attempted to better organize and present material. You may want to download either the Table of Contents or Index, to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
General Information
Table of Contents, About NPC, Frequently-Called Telephone Numbers – (Front Cover and pages 1–8) (9.7 MB)
Academic and Student Services Information
Admission Requirements, Registration Information, Academic Calendar, Graduation Requirements, Student Services, Financial Aid Information– (pages 9–44) (1.6 MB)
Curricula
Programs and degrees offered at NPC – (pages 45–86) (1.6 MB)
Course Descriptions
(pages 87–148) (3.4 MB)
Business & Community Services, Administration, Emeriti, Faculty
Services for businesses & community, NPC administrators, retired faculty, and full-time faculty – (pages 149–162) (2.5 MB)
Student Rights & Responsibilities
(pages 163–180) (504 KB)
Catalog Index
Searchable to find the page you need – (pages 181–192 & Back Cover) (1.3 MB)
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Complete Catalog (PDF)
Complete catalog including front and back covers.
Editor's Note: The Catalog has undergone major revisions this year. We have attempted to better organize and present material. You may want to download either the Table of Contents or Index, to get a better idea of where to find the information you need.
- General Information – Table of Contents, About NPC, Frequently-called Telephone Numbers, Academic and Student Services Information – (pages 1–44) (5.2 MB)
- Curricula – programs and degrees offered at NPC –
(pages 45–90) (1.5 MB) - Course Descriptions – (pages 91–150) (4.8 MB)
- Business & Community, Administration, Emeriti, Faculty – services for businesses & community, NPC administrators, retired faculty, and full-time faculty – (pages 151–162) (3 MB)
- Student Rights & Responsibilities – (pages 163–180) (3.6 MB)
- Catalog Index – searchable to find the page you need – (pages 181–200, back cover) (2.3 MB)
Corrections All edits will be made by Lia Keenan at (928) 532-6174 | email and must be approved by Dr. Mike Solomonson.
