Catalog 2012-2013
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Skagit valley college Catalog 2012-2013 © Doug J Scott / dougscott.com © Doug J Scott / dougscott.com REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Academic Schedule 2012 to 2014 SUMMER QUARTER 2012 July 9 - Aug. 31 SUMMER QUARTER 2013 July 8 - Aug. 30 Tuition Due ........................................................... June 12 Tuition Due ........................................................... June 18 Independence Day (Holiday) ................................... July 4 Independence Day (Holiday) ................................... July 4 Classes Begin........................................................... July 9 Classes Begin........................................................... July 8 Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Transcript ................................................................July 18 Transcript ................................................................ July 17 Last day - drop a class ..........................................Aug. 24 Last day - drop a class ..........................................Aug. 23 Finals Week ................................................... Aug. 27 - 31 Finals Week ................................................... Aug. 26 - 30 Last Day of Classes ..............................................Aug. 31 Last Day of Classes ..............................................Aug. 30 FALL QUARTER 2012 Sept. 24 - Dec. 14 FALL QUARTER 2013 Sept. 23 - Dec. 13 Tuition Due .............................................................Sept. 5 Tuition Due .............................................................Sept. 4 New Student Orientation .............................Sept. 20 - 21 New Student Orientation .............................Sept. 19 - 20 Classes Begin...................................................... Sept. 24 Classes Begin...................................................... Sept. 23 Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Transcript ..................................................................Oct. 5 Transcript ..................................................................Oct. 4 Veterans Day (Holiday) (observed) ......................Nov. 12 Veteran’s Day (holiday) ........................................Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Recess (Holiday) .................... Nov. 22 - 23 Thanksgiving Recess (holiday) ..................... Nov. 28 - 29 Last day - drop a class ............................................Dec. 7 Last day - drop a class ............................................Dec. 6 Finals week ....................................................Dec. 10 - 14 Finals week ...................................................... Dec. 9 - 13 Last Day of Classes ..............................................Dec. 14 Last Day of Classes ............................................. Dec. 13 Winter Break .......................................... Dec. 15 - Jan. 3 Winter Break .......................................... Dec. 14 - Jan. 6 WINTER QUARTER 2013 Jan. 7 - Mar. 22 WINTER QUARTER 2014 Jan. 6 - Mar. 21 Tuition Due ............................................................Dec. 11 Tuition Due ............................................................Dec. 11 New Student Orientation .........................................Jan. 4 New Student Orientation ........................................Jan. 3 Classes Begin...........................................................Jan. 7 Classes Begin...........................................................Jan. 6 Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Transcript ............................................................... Jan. 18 Transcript ................................................................Jan. 17 Martin L. King Day (Holiday) ................................. Jan. 21 Martin L. King Day (Holiday) ................................. Jan. 20 President’s Day (Holiday) .....................................Feb. 18 President’s Day (Holiday) ..................................... Feb. 17 Last day - drop a class ..........................................Mar. 15 Last day - drop a class ..........................................Mar. 14 Finals week ....................................................Mar. 18 - 22 Finals week .................................................... Mar. 17 - 21 Last Day of Classes ..............................................Mar. 22 Last Day of Classes ..............................................Mar. 21 Spring Recess ..........................................Mar. 23 - Apr. 8 Spring Recess ..........................................Mar. 24 - Apr. 6 SPRING QUARTER 2013 Apr. 9 - June 21 SPRING QUARTER 2014 Apr. 8 - June 20 Tuition Due ............................................................Mar. 19 Tuition Due ............................................................Mar. 18 New Student Orientation .........................................Apr. 8 New Student Orientation ........................................Apr. 7 Classes Begin...........................................................Apr. 9 Classes Begin...........................................................Apr. 8 Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Last day - withdraw without a “W” notation on Transcript ................................................................Apr. 22 Transcript ................................................................Apr. 21 Memorial Day (Holiday) ........................................ May 27 Memorial Day (Holiday) ........................................ May 26 Last day - drop a class ......................................... June 14 Last day - drop a class ......................................... June 13 Finals week ....................................................June 17 - 21 Finals week ....................................................June 16 - 20 Last Day of Classes ............................................. June 21 Last Day of Classes ............................................. June 20 Associate in Business Degree----------------- 28 International Studies (IS) ------------------------- 89 President’s Message --------------------------5 How Will I Be Recognized Associate in Journalism (JOUR) ------------------------------------- 90 For Good Grades? Pre-Nursing Degree ----------------------------- 29 What Are The Advantages Of Law Enforcement -------------------------------------- 90 9 Honor Roll ------------------------------------------------133 Attending SVC? Associate in Science Degree ------------------ 30 Library (LIB) ----------------------------------------------- 90 1 Associate in Applied Science Transfer — Honors & High Honors ---------------------------133 A Learning College ---------------------------------------7 Manufacturing Technology (MANF)--------- 90 Early Childhood Education ------------------31 President’s Medal-----------------------------------133 Affordability --------------------------------------------------7 Marine Maintenance Technology (MT) --- 93 Associate in Applied Science Transfer — Honors Reception -----------------------------------133 Diverse Course & Program Options -----------7 Environmental Conservation -------------- 32 Mathematics (MATH) -------------------------------- 95 Phi Theta Kappa -------------------------------------133 Exceptional Faculty/ Associate in Music Degree ---------------------- 33 Media Communications ----------------------------97 Graduation ----------------------------------------------133 Small Class Size -------------------------------------7 Associate in Visual Arts Degree -------------- 34 Medical Assistant -------------------------------------97 Quality Curriculum ---------------------------------------7 Associate in Arts General Studies Degree Multimedia & Interactive Technology (MIT) What Are The Academic Commitment to Diversity ---------------------------7 -------------------------------------------------------------- 34 -------------------------------------------------------------- 98 Regulations? Associate in Arts General Studies Degree Music (MUSC) -------------------------------------------- 99 10 Earning College Credits --------------------------135 How Do I Become A Student? SOCNAV ----------------------------------------------- 35 Nursing (NURS) — Mount Vernon Campus Prior Learning ------------------------------------------135 Associate in Technical Arts Degree -------- 35 2Eligibility -----------------------------------------------9 ------------------------------------------------------------ 103 Challenging a SVC Course ---------------------136 Professional/Technical ATA and AAS-T Running Start -----------------------------------------------9 Nursing (NURS) — Whidbey Island Campus Advanced Placement -----------------------------136 Transfer Agreements --------------------------- 36 College in the High School --------------------------9 ------------------------------------------------------------ 105 Professional/Technical Certificates --------37 Transferring in Credit------------------------------136 How to Apply ------------------------------------------------9 Office Administration & Accounting Other Certificates & Diplomas -----------------37 Advanced Placement Program Scores & How to Apply as a Drop-in Student --------- 10 Technologies (OFTEC) -----------------------108 Credits Awarded -------------------------------- 137 Becoming a Teacher ----------------------------------37 If You Are Military Personnel ------------------- 10 Parks