A pre-requisite is a course or requirement that must be taken in order to register for another course. A co-requisite is a course that you can take at the same time as another course. In some cases co-requisites are required.
Canvas is the Learning Management System (or LMS) used by faculty to organize their courses. Students can access and submit their assignments as well as connect with instructors in Canvas. It is user-friendly and contains many tools to help students navigate online coursework.
Yes. Changing your program is permitted. A Change of Program Request form must be completed by meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting with an advisor and completing a form initiates the process.
An evaluation of transfer credit will be completed after an admission application has been submitted. The student must request official transcripts be sent from the accredited institution to the Manhattan Tech Registrar's Office, registrar@manhattantech.edu. Credit from unofficial transcripts will not be considered for transfer. The Registar or his or her designee will determine the equivalency of transfer courses. In most cases the transcript will be evaluated within 30 days of receipt by the Office of the Registrar.
Yes, you do need to meet with an advisor. Your advisor will not only provide information to consider when making educational choices, but they will also help keep you on track with regard to program requirements as well as your expected graduation date. If you are advised by an academic advisor, schedule an appointment online.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of students and their education records.
FERPA says colleges / universities cannot release student information without the written permission of the student. This means student information cannot be shared with others (parents, spouses, or other individuals) without student consent and student signature.
Manhattan Area Technical College is an open institution and does not discriminate. For Manhattan Tech’s non-discrimination policy and a full list of regulatory specific contact persons visit the following web page: https://manhattantech.edu/hr