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Information Technology

A technological knowledge hub offers how-to articles, answers to frequently asked questions, and essential information to help you troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Learning Technologies

Information about Global Academic Portal (GAP)

Student Services

The mission of Student Services is to support each student throughout their academic career from the point of enrollment to the moment of graduation. We work closely with each student to ensure they reach their academic goals and will be successful upon completion of their program. Our team strives to foster the development of all students by providing support services, academic advising, and student life activities.

Our main goal is to promote educational excellence and a global perspective that will help students achieve their personal and academic aspirations. In order to accomplish this goal, we are here to guide students through their academic journey and connect them to our resources. To ensure your continued success, our student advisors will check in with you throughout your courses, support and celebrate your successes, partner with you in developing your personalized educational plan, and will assist you in any way possi

International Affairs

The International Affairs team is here to guide our international students in maintaining F-1 status, understanding USCIS regulations, acclimating to the U.S., applying for work authorizations (CPT/OPT), navigating international travel, taking annual vacations, or exploring options after graduation, and more.

Registrar

The Office of Registrar at Westcliff University monitors and supports student progress by providing services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, alumni, and the public.

The Office of Registrar ensures the protection and confidentiality of academic records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The University is legally and ethically obligated to safeguard the confidentiality of any information contained in these records, and hence, University personnel only have access to the specific information required in the performance of their job function.

Student Accounts

• Invoice Adjustments
• Refund Requests
• Payment Plans
• Make a Payment
• Tuition Costs

Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Offer Letter
• FAFSA
• Private Student Loans
• 1098-T
• Student Loan Request

Alumni Affairs and Career Services

• International & Domestic Student Success (Interstride)
• Network on Linkedin
• Resume Writing and Revision
• Networking
• Job Search Strategies
• Mock & AI Interviews
• Personality & Values Assessments
• Social Media Presence
• Understanding CPT/OPT/STEM OPT
• Internship
• Leadership Opportunities
• Alumni Networking
• Alumni Benefits

Military / Veterans

• Military and Veterans Orientation
• Education and Personal Counseling [VA Benefits VR&E, GiBill, other Military Benefits]
• Classes and Scheduling as a VA Student
• Add and Drop Classes
• Certification of VA Benefits Request Form
• 1018 Disclosure and Checklist [Active students using VA Benefits]
• Career Services [Required for Students using VA Benefits]

Student Life

• Peer Mentor
• Student Club
• Student Life Events
• Housing
• Mental Health Assistance

Learning Experience Design (LXD) Team

The Learning Experience Design (LXD) hub offers essential information to help FACULTY troubleshoot issues found within GAP courses and can resolve curriculum/syllabus issues efficiently.

STUDENTS - please use the Learning Technologies category to submit tickets about completing/submitting assignments.

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