Educational Services Manual
The Educational Services Manual (The ESM) provides current WTCS academic policies and business rules. Revisions and updates are released on a monthly basis, with the Revision Release Notes providing an overview of changes. For questions related to the ESM, please contact Danika Woods at Danika.Woods@WTCSystem.edu.
Current ESM Forms should be downloaded for all form submissions to ensure the most up-to-date versions are used. For questions, contact programs@wtcsystem.edu.
Educational Services Manual
2025 WTCS Educational Services Manual
PDF•Uploaded 08/29/2025
WTCS ESM Monthly Release Notes – October 2025
PDF•Uploaded 10/31/2025
WTCS Summary of Policy Updates and ESM Revisions 2022
PDF•Uploaded 12/22/2022
WTCS Summary of Policy Updates and ESM Revisions 2023
PDF•Uploaded 04/23/2024
WTCS Summary of Policy Updates and ESM Revisions 2024
PDF•Uploaded 12/27/2024
Related Guidance
Aid Code Definitions
PDF•Uploaded 02/09/2025
General Education Category Definitions
PDF•Uploaded 07/17/2025
List of Aligned Programs
PDF•Uploaded 06/04/2025
WTCS Course Requirements and Expectations
PDF•Uploaded 01/10/2025
WTCS Credential Credit Rules
PDF•Uploaded 07/29/2025
WTCS Function in Program (FIP) Code Guidance for College 101 Courses 2025 1031
PDF•Uploaded 10/31/2025
WTCS General Education Structure Policy Guidance 2024
PDF•Uploaded 09/27/2024
WTCS Instructional Area Definitions 2025
Excel•Uploaded 07/09/2025
TCS 10.07 Related Guidance
Overview Video of Program Waiting Lists and Chapter TCS10.07
Video•Uploaded 10/01/2024
TCS 10.07 Frequently Asked Questions
PDF•Uploaded 05/27/2025
TCS 10.07 Special Circumstances Policy Form
PDF•Uploaded 12/05/2024
TCS 10.07 Special Circumstances Policy Spreadsheet
Excel•Uploaded 12/05/2024
TCS 10.07 Waiting List Guidance Memo
PDF•Uploaded 07/12/2024
Board Meetings & Submission Deadlines
2025-2026 Board Calendar