College Catalog 2009-2010

The College Information section of the College Catalog is sequenced in the same order as the printed version. The links below will take you to the topic listed.

College Information

Mission Statement,Vision, Core Values, History of the College, The Welcome Center, Visitors, Locations, Distance Education, Semesters, Noncredit Offerings, Controlled Substances, Smoke-Free Buildings Policy, Selling and Soliciting, Minors, Crime Act and Inclusive Language

Admissions Information

Admission Policy, General Admission Requirements, Residency Requirement, Enrollment Status - Part time/Full time, Steps to Enrollment (Credit Courses), Readmission Student, Guest Student, International Student, Senior Citizen, Transfer Student, High School Student (Dual Enrollment), College Placement Test, Ability to Benefit Test, Non-High School Graduate, Concurrent Enrollment for College and High School Equivalency, Advanced Placement, Credit by Examination or for Life Experience, Act 48 - Continuing Professional Education for Certified Educators, Veteran

College Costs

Tuition and Fees, Other Costs, Making Payments, Fulfillment of Financial Obligations, Refunds, Tax Incentives, Financial Aid, Financial Aid Withdrawals, Refunds and Repayment Policy, Alternative Funding Sources, Veterans, Scholarships and Awards

Student Life — Beyond the Classroom

Athletics and Student Life Center

College Policies

Student Responsibility, Registration Procedures, Web Registration for Continuing Students, Registration Changes (Drop/Add), Student Load, Auditing, Attendance, Formation of Sections and Cancellation of Courses, Grading System, Reporting Grades, Semester Honors, Class Status, Policy on Academic Standards and Progress, Student Appeals Procedures, Change of Student Information, Change of Residency, Change of Curriculum, Transfer Credits, Academic and Time Amnesty, Foreign Educational Credentials, Graduation, Commencement and Issuance of Diplomas, Graduation Honors Student Code of Conduct, Cheating/Plagiarism, Judicial Affairs, Student Right to Know Act, Privacy of Educational Records and Social Security Number, Photo/Video Release Agreement, Student Identification Card

Services

Academic Advising, Assessment Center, Career Services Center, Center On Disability, Child Development Center, Counseling Center, Learning Labs, Library, Student Academic Computer Centers (SACC), Veterans Resource Office and Women’s Center

Specialized Programs

Programs for High School Students, Transfer Opportunities and Services, Study Abroad, Degree Programs at Regional Centers and Shared Programs

Academic Divisions

Division of Business and Technology, Division of Liberal Studies, Division of Math, Science and Health Careers, Division of Adult and Community Education, Division of Educational Support Services, Division of Flexible Learning Options and Academic Technology

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements