It’s amazIng how much power a

pIece of paper can have, especIally

If that paper represents an

assocIate Degree from northwest

vIsta college. wIth a Degree

from nvc, you have so many more

opportunItIes anD optIons: a more

fulfIllIng career, more money,

anD the confIDence you neeD

to set your sIghts hIgher than

you ever thought possIble.

Discover the power of a Degree.GetyourdeGreeatNVC.CoM

Degree completIon checklIst:

Meet with an advisorMake an appointment to meet with an advisor in Student Services in Cypress Campus Center. Your advisor will help you prepare your degree plan. Take this first step now. Go to getyourdegreeatnvc.com to set your appointment.

declare your MajorNot yet decided on a major? Not sure what career is right for you? Let CaTS (Career and Transfer Service) help you. CaTS is located in Room 200 in the Cypress Campus Center.

apply for graduation at 45 hoursAt this time you are not applying to walk the stage--this is the process to actually complete your plan and leave the college with your records marked as “completed” or with a degree, certificate, or marketable skills award. Apply at getyourdegreeatnvc.com

visit with your advisor once a year to Make sure you’re on the right track

follow your degree planRegister for classes: take the courses specified in your degree plan.

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It’s simple math. More education

equals more earning potential.

Median weekly earnings

of full-time workers 25 and older:

$626 – high school graduates, no college

$726 – associate degree or some college

Hourly wages:

$15.65 – high school graduates, no college

$18.15 – associate degree or some college

With your associate degree from NVC,

you have the skills, experience and

real-world readiness to command

more money. You deserve it.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Spotlight on Statistics 2010

In today’s tough job market,

your degree makes all the difference.

Employers look for candidates

who are job ready with the training and

education needed to make a difference.

Without your degree,

it can be tough keeping a job, too.

In 2009, the unemployment rate

of people 25 and over was:

9.7% – high school graduates, no college

8.0% – associate degree or some college

One thing is clear:

Now more than ever, it pays to get

your associate degree from NVC.

There’s more to earning your degree

than just money and job potential.

You can take real pride in the fact that

you completed a worthwhile goal.

You’ve accomplished something

that will give you the self confidence

to tackle even bigger challenges

that will have even greater rewards.

You don’t get a degree from NVC.

You earn it.