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    Future Residents: NCKTC Gateway Plans

    Experience Campus Life at FHSU! In addition to getting you on the right track to complete a bachelor’s degree, the Gateway Plan gives NCKTC students full access to various FHSU events, programs and services while attending NCKTC. Detailed information about programs and events available online at http://www.ncktc.edu.


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    Benefits of this program include:
    • On-campus student housing (optional)
    • Free admission to FHSU athletic events
    • Complete access to the Student Health Center, Kelly Center, Wellness Center and Forsyth Library
    • Discounted admission to FHSU sponsored events
    • On campus student activities, intramurals and clubs
     
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    FHSU Costs & Semester fees:
    • FHSU Student Privilege Fee (semester fee)
    • Housing & Meal costs (if you choose to live on campus)
    • Parking permit (semester fee)
    • Student ID card (one-time fee)
     
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    On-Campus Housing

    As part of the Gateway Plan, you have the option to live on the FHSU campus in a residence hall or campus apartment.

    There are a few important things to know about living on the FHSU campus:
    • You must be officially enrolled at NCKTC.
    • You must abide by all policies in the “FHSU Student Rights and Responsibilities” statement, the “Residential Life Policy Handbook” and housing contract.
    • You are subject to the FHSU student conduct review process.
    • You have the option of participating in the meal plan.
    • Access to the meal plan and on-campus housing is subject to the FHSU schedule.

    If you are interested in living on campus at FHSU, contact the Residential Life Office.

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    Steps to Success
    1. Contact NCKTC Admissions Office (888) 567-4297 
    2. Meet with an NCKTC Advisor to identify your path 
    3. Enroll in the path of your choice 
    4. Make payment arrangements with FHSU
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    Gateway Paths

    Gateway 1 – University Path
    Take a variety of courses that will transfer to FHSU.
    • 24 hours of General Education Credit
    • 18 hours of General Education credit + 6 hours transferable elective technical education credit
    • 24 hours of any transferable credit

    Gateway 2 – Certificate Path
    Follow a more directed plan of study aimed at providing you transferable credit to FHSU. Gain employable skills that you can then use to help support yourself as you work towards a degree at FHSU.
    • 30 – 45 credit hours at NCKTC

    Gateway 3 – Associate Degree Path
    Get the education and develop the skills you need to obtain an entry-level career upon graduation from NCKTC. Then, build upon that college credit and career potential by earning a bachelor’s degree from FHSU.
    • 62 – 70 credit hours at NCKTC