Campus Information
Archbold Campus
Northwest State Community College
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, Ohio, 43502
Archbold Building Hours
Monday & Tuesday | 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday | 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday | 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
The campus closes for certain holidays and weather events. See our calendar for closure dates and register for Rave Alerts for emergency alerts.
Please Note: Individual office hours may vary. Before visiting campus, we recommend calling for details.
Van Wert Campus
Van Wert Campus
520 E Sycamore St
Van Wert, OH 45891
Monday & Tuesday | 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday | 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday | 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
The campus closes for certain holidays and weather events. See our calendar for closure dates and register for Rave Alerts for emergency alerts.
Please Note: Individual office hours may vary. Before visiting campus, we recommend calling for details.
Closure Procedures
In the event that a campus closure is required due to inclement weather or another type of emergency, NSCC will share the information with local radio stations, local television stations and through the Rave Alert system. Listen to/read all announcements carefully, as they will specify the location(s) of the closure, the time campus will reopen and any other pertinent details.
Campus Police
Located in the Atrium
Monda & Tuesday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
Report an Emergency
All criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus should be reported immediately to the NSCC Campus Police Department by telephone at 419-267-5511 or in person. The office is located on the first floor of the Atrium behind the Welcome Desk.
In addition to the regular campus telephone(s), the College has a number of emergency black telephones located in the hallways on each floor of the four wings. The emergency phones will ring directly into the campus police emergency cell phone. The NSCC Campus Police Department also utilizes a closed camera security system to assist with the safety of the campus community.
Helpful Resources
Confidentially and anonymously report a crime you have witnessed. If you are currently seeing a crime in progress, call 419-267-1452 to report it.
This is a fast, reliable way to receive urgent campus messages.
Parking Regulations
Students may park in any of the College lots or spaces that are not marked as reserved for others. Fines for violating parking regulations range from $25 to $50 per violation. Payment may be made in person at the business office, Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Receipts will be issued only for payments made in person during these hours. Payments may also be mailed to the NSCC Business Office, 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, Ohio 43502. Appeal forms can be found in the NSCC Campus Police Office and should be submitted within ten days of the date of the citation. Please Note: The speed limit in the parking lots is 20 miles per hour.
Security & Safety
The NSCC Campus Police Department makes every effort to provide a safe and secure environment that allows all members of the campus community an opportunity to achieve their educational goals. Personnel of the department are on duty during all hours that the campus is open.
The NSCC Campus Police Office offers a variety of services to students, staff and guests while on campus. Services include: escorts to and from vehicles, vehicle jump-starts, unlocks and stop-bys.
Background Checks & Fingerprinting
No appointment is needed. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Visits must enter through the A-10 entrance. Available hours for these services include:
Monday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday | 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
If you are required to pay for a background check, please do so in the NSCC Business Office. Contracted web checks and employee checks should present the slip provided by the company or NSCC.
Cost:
- BCI – $29
- FBI – $33
- Combination of both – $62
What to bring for your background check:
- State issued ID
- Social security card or number
Campus Security Reports
The campus security report statistics are compiled in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Clery Act mandates the manner and format in which statistics are collected and published. Reports are available at the links below. You can also request a hard copy by visiting the NSCC Campus Police Office, located in the Atrium, behind the Welcome Center.
Additional Security Information
Local Sexual Predators
The Northwest State Community College Campus Police, in compliance with the Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act, makes the following information available to the college campus community in order to afford those from the campus community with the opportunity to be aware of the condition of their community environment concerning known sex offenders. Visit the Family Watchdog website.