2021-2022 Credit Course Catalog | Mchenry County College
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McHenry County College 2021–2022 Course Catalog Institutional Accreditation and Affiliations McHenry County College is a member of The College is approved and/or accredited by • American Association of Community Colleges • The Higher Learning Commission • Illinois Association of Community and Junior Colleges • Illinois Community College Board • Council of North Central Colleges • Illinois Board of Higher Education • American Technical Education Association • U.S. Office of Education • Student Veterans of America - • Illinois Office of Education McHenry County Chapter The College reserves the right to update or otherwise modify the information contained in this catalog. For the most current version of this catalog, go to www.mchenry.edu/catalog ©2021. McHenry County College. Crystal Lake, IL Published by the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in collaboration, with the Office of Marketing and Public Relations MCC is an EEO Employer and committed to diversity in its college community. McHenry County College 8900 U.S. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012-2761 (815) 455-3700 www.mchenry.edu MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG III 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SESSION 2021 May 17 (Monday) Summer semester begins * May 31 (Monday) College closed for Memorial Day July 5 (Monday) College closed for Independence Day Aug. 5 (Thursday) Summer classes end * Number of weeks classes are offered may vary. FALL SEMESTER 2021 Aug. 12 (Thursday) Fall Faculty Development Day and Opening Day for New Students Aug. 16 (Monday) Fall semester begins * Sept. 6 (Monday) College closed for Labor Day Oct. 12 (Tuesday) College closed for Professional Development Day; no classes—Employees report Oct. 13 (Wednesday) Start of second 8-week classes Nov. 24-Nov.28 (Wednesday–Sunday) College closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 29 (Monday) Weekday classes resume Dec. 6-11 (Monday–Saturday) Final exams Dec. 11 (Saturday) Commencement * Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule. WINTER INTERSESSION 2021-2022 Dec. 13 2021 (Monday) Winter Intersession classes begin Dec. 24, 2021–Jan. 3, 2022 (Fri.–Mon.) College closed for Winter Break, but classes meet as scheduled Jan. 4, 2022 (Tuesday) College re-opens Jan. 7, 2022 (Friday) Winter Intersession classes end SPRING SEMESTER 2022 Jan. 13 (Thursday) Spring Faculty Development Day Jan. 17 (Monday) College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18 (Tuesday) Spring semester begins * Mar. 14 (Monday) Start of second 8‐week classes Mar. 27–April 3 (Sunday–Sunday) Spring Break, no classes (Offices remain open) Apr. 4 (Monday) Weekday classes resume May 10–14 (Tuesday–Saturday) Final exams May 14 (Saturday) Commencement * Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule. IV MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS 1—The MCC Advantage Student Appeal of Administrative Withdrawal ...........12 Diverse Program Offerings ...............................................1 Late Withdrawal ..........................................................12 Quality Education .............................................................1 Students Called to Active Military Duty .........................12 Dedicated to Our Mission ................................................2 Grades and Grade Point Averages (GPA) .......................12 A Community Partner .......................................................2 Student Appeal for Change of Grade ............................13 A Safe and Accessible Environment .................................3 Grade Forgiveness Policy ...........................................13 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ...............3 Repeating Courses ......................................................14 General Education Philosophy Statement ........................3 Credit for Prior Learning .................................................14 Assessment .......................................................................3 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ...............15 Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio ...............................16 2—Admission, Registration and Payment Procedures College Board Advanced Placement (AP) ..................17 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ..............18 Admission .........................................................................4 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy......................................19 Admission Procedures ......................................................4 International Baccaleaureate (IB).................................19 Dual Credit Enrollment Procedures ..................................4 Academic Achievement ..................................................20 Home School Students .....................................................4 Dean’s List and President’s Honor List International Student Admission ......................................4 Recognition .................................................................20 Au Pair Students (J-1 Visa) ................................................5 Phi Theta Kappa .........................................................20 Placement Testing ............................................................5 New Student Orientation .................................................6 4— Workforce and Community Development Programs Registration ......................................................................6 and Services Credit Hours and Course Load .....................................6 Adult Education ..............................................................21 Course Overload ...........................................................6 Adult Volunteer Literacy .................................................21 Transfer Students and Acceptance of Credit ................6 Career Training Program ................................................21 Evaluation of Credit from a Foreign Country ................7 Community Education (CE)–Personal Development ......21 Transcripts .....................................................................7 Conferences and Facility Rental .....................................21 Residency Requirements ..................................................7 English as a Second Language (ESL) ..............................21 Residents of Illinois, In-District ......................................8 Focus on the Kids: Helping Your Child Cope .................22 Residents of Illinois, Out-of-District ..............................8 High School Equivalency (HSE) Program ........................22 Out-of-State Residents .................................................8 Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) .....22 Works In-District ............................................................8 Retired Adult Program (RAP) ..........................................22 Joint Agreements .............................................................8 Sustainability Center .......................................................22 Joint Agreement Guidelines .........................................9 Traffic Safety Program .....................................................23 Tuition and Fees ...............................................................9 Workforce Services .........................................................23 Tuition Rates .....................................................................9 Workforce Training and Business Programs ...................23 Senior Citizen Tuition Reduction .................................10 WorkKeys® Assessments ...............................................23 International Students .................................................10 5—Academic and Student Services Method of Payment ....................................................10 Academic Advising .........................................................24 Refund Policy ..................................................................10 Access and Disability Services ........................................24 Credit Refund Policy....................................................10 Career Services and Work-Based Learning ....................24 Non-Credit Refund Policy............................................10 Apprenticeships, Internships, Exploration ..................25 3—Academic Policies and Standards Children’s Learning Center (CLC) ...................................25 Academic Integrity and Standards .................................11 College Success Coaches ...............................................25 Attendance Policy ..........................................................11 Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services....................25 Extended Absence Notification for Students .............11 Dual Credit .....................................................................26 Auditing Classes .............................................................11 Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veteran Benefits ...........26 Dropping a Class ............................................................11 Eligibility Requirements for Federal and State Aid ....26 Withdrawal from a Class .................................................11 Federal and State Aid .................................................26 Administrative Withdrawal ..........................................12 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG V Disbursement Information ..........................................27 Student Rights and Responsibility ..................................37 Title IV Credit Balance