Casper College classifies students according to their educational objectives, college credits earned, and credit hour load.
Educational Objectives
Degree-seeking. Students in programs leading to an associate degree, certificate of completion, or transfer to another college or university.
Non-degree seeking. Students who, at the time they register, do not have a degree or certificate goal and have not been admitted to the college. A student may change this status for a future semester by completing admission requirements. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for most forms of student financial assistance.
College Credits Earned
Freshman. Students who have earned fewer than 30 semester credits.
Sophomore. Students who have earned 30 or more semester credits.
Credit Load
Full-time. Students registered for 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semester or 6 or more credits in the summer semester.
Part-time. Students registered for fewer than 12 credits in the fall or spring semester or fewer than 6 credits in the summer semester.
Degree-Seeking Application
Prospective degree-seeking students must complete the online Application for Admission. Additional information is available at Admissions located on the third floor of the Nolte Gateway Center, admissions@caspercollege.edu, caspercollege.edu/admissions, or by calling 307-268-2424.
Non-Degree Seeking Application
Non-degree seeking students must complete the online Non-degree Student Registration Form or the paper version of the form that can be completed and submitted to the Enrollment Service office. Non-degree students do not fill out a degree-seeking Application for Admission. Additional information is available at Enrollment Services located on the third floor of the Nolte Gateway Center, enrollmentservices@caspercollege.edu, caspercollege.edu/admissions, or by calling 307-268-2323.
International Application
Prospective international students seeking an F1 Visa or a prospective permanent resident who has completed high school or received a degree from an international institution must complete the International Application for Admission. Additional information is available at Admissions located on the third floor of the Nolte Gateway Center, internationaladmissions@caspercollege.edu, caspercollege.edu/admissions, or call 307-268-2206.
BOCES Application
Natrona County high school students interested in taking college courses while in high school must complete an ACE registration form and submit it to Enrollment Services before the class begins. The form is available at Enrollment Services located on the third floor of the Nolte Gateway Center or at the student’s high school. Call 307-268-3309 or email jpickett@caspercollege.edu or caspercollege.edu/BOCES with any questions. Students who enroll in BOCES courses and wish to continue as degree-seeking students after graduation must complete the degree-seeking application.
Admission Criteria
The admission process varies depending on the student’s status: degree or certificate, non-degree, high school, transfer, or international. Some programs have admission requirements that are more restrictive than the college’s general admission requirements. Requirements may include minimum age, completion of specific courses, minimum grade point average, minimum test scores, interviews, auditions, and submission of a portfolio. The college may restrict enrollment in a course or program because of limited space, staff, or equipment.
Degree-Seeking Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for degree-seeking status must be age 16 or older before the first day of class and meet the following criteria.
To be considered for admission, students must have graduated from an accredited high school earning a high school diploma with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or higher, completed a home school program approved under Wyoming State Statute 21-4-101(a)(vi), or completed a high school equivalency certificate accepted by the state in which the certificate was earned. Students that have more than 30 regionally accredited college hours at a 2.0 GPA or higher may be exempt from providing high school equivalent transcripts. Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution has fulfilled the general education requirements for Casper College. All letter-graded courses are subject to evaluation.
The applicant must include unofficial copies of transcripts when applying. Official transcripts will be required upon being granted “accepted” status. If Casper College has reason to believe that the high school diploma is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education (per 34 C.F.R. §668.16(p)), Casper College will contact the entity in question to confirm the validity of the document.
Students must submit ACT or placement test scores taken within one year of registering for classes for proper course placement in English and math. Applicants who plan to complete a certificate program or who have completed their English and math degree requirements at a regionally accredited institution may not have to submit ACT or placement test scores. Contact Enrollment Services for more information.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended. The Registrar’s Office will evaluate previously earned college credit to determine if the credit will transfer to Casper College. The Registrar’s Office will refer any questions they have about previously earned college credit to the appropriate academic school and department to determine if the credit is applicable to Casper College’s program requirements.
Applicants who miss the deadline, may register as non-degree-seeking students and apply for degree-seeking status the following semester.
Non-Degree Seeking Admission Criteria
To be considered non-degree seeking, applicants must complete the Non-degree Student Registration Form only. However, if a student selects a class that requires a prerequisite course, the student will need to have fulfilled the prerequisite course at Casper College or provide a transcript from a regionally accredited institution in which the course was completed with a ‘C’ or better on a U.S. 4.0 scale.
Program Admission Criteria
Programs may set more stringent admission requirements. Generally, this includes certain types or number of prerequisite courses, observation or shadowed hours, GPA requirements, etc. Check with the program that you are interested in to determine any program-specific requirements.
BOCES Admission Criteria
High school students who enroll in concurrent courses offered at their high school, enroll at Casper College after their high school semester begins.
High school juniors or seniors may enroll in college courses if they possess the ability to satisfactorily complete college work and have permission from their high school to enroll. Students in lower grades may be allowed to enroll in an Accelerated College Education (ACE) course if the college department offering the course allows younger students in its courses and the student submits a completed age waiver form. Students contact the Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) coordinator at 307-268-3309 to get approval to register for classes.
International Admission Criteria
International I20 Process
Upon acceptance to Casper College, international students will be required to submit the final documents to complete the I20 process.
GDPR Compliance Note: Casper College abides by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) that impacts individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. For more information on these data privacy provisions please contact Enrollment Services.
Status of Admission
Accepted. The status is given to students who have submitted a degree-seeking application and unofficial transcripts with a 2.0 CGPA or higher and have met the minimum requirements for admission. Students are required to submit official transcripts to complete the admissions process. Students at this status are not eligible for scholarships or federal grants or loans without official transcripts.*
Accepted on probation. The status is given to students who have submitted a degree-seeking application and unofficial transcripts with less than a 2.0 CGPA and have met the minimum requirements for admission. Students are required to submit official transcripts to complete the admissions process. Students at this status are not eligible for scholarships or federal grants or loans without official transcripts.*
Accepted with complete admission file. The status is given to students who have submitted a degree-seeking application and official transcripts with a 2.0 CGPA or higher and have met the minimum requirements for admission. Students at this status are eligible for scholarships or federal grants or loans.
Accepted with complete admission file on probation. The status given to students who have submitted a degree seeking application and official transcripts with less than a 2.0 CGPA and have met the minimum requirements for admission. Students at this status are eligible for scholarships or federal grants or loans.
Non-degree. The status given to students who have submitted a non-degree seeking application and met the minimum requirements to register for courses. Students at this status are not eligible for scholarships or federal grants or loans.
*Students who do not submit official transcripts are not allowed to continue attending as a degree-seeking student and a hold will be placed on their account after the census day. To release this hold, students can submit official transcripts or submit a request to Enrollment Services to continue attending as a non-degree seeking student.
The admissions coordinator may make exceptions to the admissions policy.
Registration
Degree-seeking Students. New students who have been accepted will be sent an email invite to schedule a time to be advised and register. New students may meet with either a faculty advisor or a professional advisor in Student Success to select classes for their first semester. Currently enrolled degree-seeking students may register for classes for the following semester (during the official early registration period) after they have met with their advisor. Registration is typically held in the latter part of each semester. Late registration is available the week before classes start and during the first two days of each semester.
Non-degree Seeking Students. Non-degree seeking students (those not working toward a degree or certificate) are not required to complete a full application for admission or submit transcripts. These students are not eligible to receive most forms of student financial aid and are not assigned, academic advisors. They may use student services staff for assistance. Non-degree seeking students may register and make course changes via myCCinfo, U.S. mail, or in-person in Enrollment Services.
Casper College accepts credit from regionally accredited institutions of higher education that are on the American Council on Education’s Accredited Institutions of Post-Secondary Education list based on the following guidelines.
Course schedules are available through the college’s website in myCCinfo for each semester. Become familiar with the schedule before registering for classes on my myCCinfo.
Currently enrolled degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students register for classes through myCCinfo by following these steps:
4. Verify your schedule in myCCinfo.
5. Use the Drop/Register feature to drop or add sections or to make schedule changes after registering.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Read the following troubleshooting tips before calling for help.
Schedule changes include adding or dropping courses or completely withdrawing from the college. Schedule changes may result in additional charges, late fees, or a change in your financial aid. You may have an outstanding account balance even after dropping a course or completely withdrawing from the college. Contact Accounting and Financial Management for information on how a schedule change may affect your account balance and Enrollment Services on how a schedule change may affect your financial aid.
Adding a Course
Changing Audit/Credit Status
Dropping or Withdrawing From a Course
Nonattendance or nonpayment is not the same as dropping a course. You must complete the required paperwork to drop a course.
Faculty-Initiated Withdrawals
Instructors may submit a faculty-initiated withdrawal (FIW) request to the Records Office for students who fail to attend scheduled course sessions for two consecutive weeks. Instructors may submit a FIW between the fourth week of the semester (the second week for the summer semester) and the withdraw deadline date.
The Records Office notifies students with a FIW. Students may remain in the course by responding to the Records Office in person or writing within 10 calendar days and immediately contacting the instructor. Students who do not respond within 10 days will be withdrawn from the course, and a withdrawal (W) will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Dropping or Withdrawing from all Courses
Students who want to drop or withdraw from all courses in a semester should submit a completed Complete Withdrawal Form to Enrollment Services. Withdrawals from full-semester courses made by the withdrawal deadline date will be recorded on the student’s transcript as a withdrawn (W) course. After the withdraw deadline date, the student must obtain the instructor’s permission and submit a completed Petition for Exception to Enrollment Services by the following deadlines. Petitions for late withdrawal and exceptions to the refund policy are only considered for exceptional circumstances (those that are unforeseen and beyond the student’s control).
Casper College reserves the right to cancel any course due to extenuating circumstances such as low enrollment. Students who receive financial aid and are enrolled in less than 12 credits should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine the impact on their award. Students should verify their class schedule before the beginning of the semester.
The Wyoming Community College Commission sets tuition. The Casper College Board of Trustees sets fees and room and board rates. The Trustees reserve the right to change fees and room and board rates at any time.
| Credit Hours | In-State | WUE | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 147 | 200 | 357 |
| 2 | 294 | 400 | 714 |
| 3 | 441 | 600 | 1071 |
| 4 | 588 | 800 | 1428 |
| 5 | 735 | 1000 | 1785 |
| 6 | 882 | 1200 | 2142 |
| 7 | 1029 | 1400 | 2499 |
| 8 | 1176 | 1600 | 2856 |
| 9 | 1323 | 1800 | 3213 |
| 10 | 1470 | 2000 | 3570 |
| 11 | 1617 | 2200 | 3927 |
| 12 | 1764 | 2400 | 4284 |
| 13 | 1911 | 2600 | 4641 |
| 14 | 2058 | 2800 | 4998 |
| 15 | 2205 | 3000 | 5355 |
| 16 | 2247 | 3042 | 5397 |
| 17 | 2289 | 3084 | 5439 |
| 18 | 2331 | 3126 | 5481 |
* Tuition increases $42 per credit hour for each additional credit hour above 15.
Room and Board (2022–23)
Fall and Spring Semester
Double w/private bath*/
Double w/private bath*/
Double w/private bath*/
Wheeler Terrace (2 occupants/apartment/
Block 165+$175
Civic Apartment/Thorson Apartment $675 per month
| *for single occupancy room add $1,025 per semester |
| A 65 meal plan plus $50 flex bucks for commuters is available for non-residence hall students for $480 per semester |
Miscellaneous Fees
Books and Supplies
Textbooks and required special course supplies are available for purchase at the Jack McCann College Store located on the first floor in the Student Union. Costs will vary per course. Students with approved financial aid may be able to charge textbooks to their financial aid excess funds. Excess funds are what remains after all institutional charges are paid (tuition/fees, room/board, etc.). Bookstore charging opens three weeks before the first day of classes and ends at the end of the first week of classes each semester.
WICHE and WUE
Casper College participates in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Through WUE, students who are legal residents of other WICHE states may enroll in Casper College programs at WUE rates (150% of the Wyoming resident tuition plus the standard per credit student fees). Nebraska residents are eligible to enroll in Casper College programs at WUE rates. Contact Enrollment Services for more information.
Casper College graduates may generally enroll as students under the same terms at designated institutions and programs in other participating states. Visit the WICHE Office, P.O. Box 3432, University Station, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, or call 307-766-6556 for information about programs in other states.
The Wyoming Community College Commission establishes student tuition. The trustees of each community college establish other fees and charges (fees), which are published by each community college. All tuition and fees are payable according to each community college’s payment schedule published for each term. The individual community college must receive payment before any transcripts will be released. Each community college publishes its payment and refund policies and procedures. Residence classification shall be initiated for each student at the time the application for admission is accepted, or upon a petition for tuition reclassification.
Individuals who qualify as Wyoming Residents shall pay the in-state tuition rate, as established by the Wyoming Community College Commission. All other individuals shall pay the out-of-state or Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rates, as established by the Wyoming Community College Commission. For the purposes of determining whether a student qualifies for in-state or out-of-state tuition, the following guidelines apply.
Residing in Wyoming primarily as a student will not support a claim for resident status. The following students are considered Wyoming residents:
No one factor determines residency.
8. Veterans or eligible individuals, as described in 38 U.S.C. 3679 (c)(2) as amended by the following criteria:
Students who do not meet the above requirements, who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents except as provided by criteria 2 and 3 above, or who hold a valid non-immigrant status in F-1 and F2, H-3 and H-4, J-1, K-1, and J-2, M-1 and M-2, Q-1, and R-2 visas except as provided by criteria 2 and 3 are considered non-residents.
Students may appeal their classification as non-resident by submitting a request for reclassification and all documentation to Enrollment Services on or before the first day of classes. The registrar will decide within 20 days of the first day of classes.
Students may be reclassified for the following term when documented evidence indicates that a change in residency has occurred. Reclassification as a resident student will not be applied retroactively to previous terms.
Tuition and fee charges for a semester are due and payable at the time of registration. The college must receive full payment no later than the payment deadline. Accounts not paid or without payment arrangements by the deadline will be subject to additional fees and possible submission for collection.Casper College abides by Federal Law, PL 115-407, Section 103 for all GI Bill certification processes and billing procedures. Payment information for each semester is available in the current semester schedule or online at myCCinfo.
Student’s Responsibility
Upon registering for classes, students are responsible for incurred charges, knowing the tuition and fees owed, verifying the status and balance of their account, and payment of charges before payment deadlines.
Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) mails statements before the start of each semester and approximately monthly thereafter. Students must maintain a current address on file with Enrollment Services. Students who do not receive a statement may view their statement online at myCCinfo. Students can view account information online at myCCinfo; a Casper College username and password are required.
Tuition payments may be made online at myCCinfo with an e-check or credit/debit card, by mail, or in-person with a check or cash payment only. To avoid additional charges, students should verify that all expected financial aid has been credited to their account before due dates and payments sent by mail have arrived. Failure to make payment by a deadline will result in extension/late payment fees.
A payment plan is required for any balance not paid in full by the due date. Payment plans are available online at myCCinfo. Note: Casper College tuition will not be deducted from financial aid issued by another institution. Failure to make payment arrangements will result in extension/late payment charges.
The college accepts authorization to bill for a student’s tuition and fees from outside agencies, such as DVR or a student’s employer. The authorization must be on file with AFM before the payment deadline to avoid extension/late payment fees. Casper College will bill the third party according to the terms of the authorization and payment will be due within 30 days from the date of billing. Students are responsible for any fees not covered by the authorization, extension/late payment fees assessed because the authorization was received after the due dates, and any balance if the third party fails to pay the amount authorized and billed.
Nonattendance or failure to pay tuition and fees does not constitute a withdrawal. Students must notify Enrollment Services if they will not be attending courses for which they are registered. Students are responsible for charges incurred to the date of formal withdrawal according to the refund schedule.
Payment Plans
Casper College offers payment plans to current students. Students may set up payment plans to begin paying on tuition as early as six months before the start of the semester. Payment agreements are available on the Accounting and Financial Management online at myCCinfo. The college will place a hold on a student’s records when an account balance or payment plan payment is past due or there is an outstanding balance, regardless of arrangements. This action prevents any new registrations, issuance of academic transcripts, etc. The college will only release a hold when the account is paid in full with cash or a cashier’s check, credit card, or money order. There is a two-week delay from the date of deposit before the hold is released if paying with a personal check. The college will place holds on other records for students who incur debt during a semester and who have already registered for a subsequent semester. The college will delete subsequent semester registrations for students who do not pay their debt by the billing statement due date.
The college may refer any account for collection that has not met payment requirements. Collection costs, assessed court costs, and attorney’s fees may be added to the outstanding balance. There will be no adjustments to or petition consideration given on an outstanding balance. Students must make payments to the collection center. Referral for collection will adversely affect a student’s credit. Students referred to collections will be required to prepay tuition before registering for additional courses and will not be permitted to use a payment plan.
Refunds are available for tuition and fees, room, and board under specific criteria. Refunds are processed through TMS by ACH or check. Log into your account at caspercollege.afford.com to set up your refund method. Check refunds take 7 to 10 days to receive.
Tuition and Fees. Refer to the current credit class schedule or caspercollege.edu for refund information. Students’ Drop or Withdrawal forms must be received by the applicable deadline to receive a refund or adjustment. The refund deadline for courses scheduled for less than a full semester is prorated to the percentage of the semester the course meets. Check with AFM for the refund percentage. See “Complete Withdrawals” for required procedures and definitions of the official withdrawal date.
AFM will calculate refunds following the end of the refund period. Refunds will be processed through TMS by ACH or check. Students requesting an exception to the refund policy must submit a petition to the Vice President for Student Services Office. Petition forms are available in the Nolte Gateway Center, third floor, or call 307-268-2323.
Room Refund. Students may cancel their housing application and receive a full refund and their $200 deposit back if cancellation occurs on or before August 1, 2022. If a student cancels after this date but does not move in, they will receive a full room refund but will forfeit the $200 deposit.
After moving in, students will be held to the full academic year residence hall contract. Students who move out during the contract term will be financially responsible for 50% of the housing charges for the remainder of the contract term. Students breaking their contract due to extenuating circumstances may submit a petition to the Office of Student Life, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and if granted, will result in the student receiving a full refund.
Meal Plan Refunds. The college will refund the unused portion of the meal plan contract up to 30 days before the end of the semester. After this date, no refunds will be provided.
Grant, Loan, or Scholarship Repayment
Students who receive grants, loans, or scholarship funds but attend no classes must repay the full amount of such funds. Students who receive such funds and attend classes but withdraw from the college must repay the funds according to the appropriate refund and repayment policy. The college will deduct award repayments from available tuition, room, and board refunds. The student will be billed any balance due to the college or refunded any balance due to the student.
