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447 College Drive • Sylva, North Carolina 28779 www.southwesterncc.edu 828.339.4000 • 800.447.4091 Southwestern Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, www.sacscoc.org), to award associate degrees. Questions concerning accreditation of Southwestern Community College may be made directly to the College or to SACSCOC at 404.679.4501. An Equal Opportunity Institution Printed May 2021. 2,200 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $3.25 each. NOTICE The information in this handbook applies to the 2021-2022 academic year and is accurate and current, to the best of our knowledge, as of April 16, 2021. SCC reserves the right to change matters described in the handbook without prior notice. Visit www.southwesterncc.edu for updated information. 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SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Southwestern Community College is a learning and teaching institution offering high- quality, innovative instruction and support, which promotes student achievement, academic excellence and economic development. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ...........................................3 Clinical Education ............................................60 What To Do In An Emergency ..........................5 College Transfer Students ...............................60 Weather Policy ..................................................6 Graduation Application and Nature Trail/Wellness .......................................7 Commencement Ceremony .................... 62 Directory - Jackson Campus ............................8 Grades ................................................................64 Directory - Other ...............................................9 How to Figure your GPA ................................. 65 Early College High Schools ............................10 Honors ................................................................ 65 Macon Campus ................................................ 11 Residency Classification ..................................66 Swain Center ....................................................15 Student Grade Appeal .....................................66 Your Orientation ..............................................17 Student Opinion Survey ................................. 67 Transition from High School ...........................18 Transcripts ......................................................... 67 Keys for Classroom Success ............................19 Transfer of Earned Credit ................................ 67 Academic Advising ........................................... 20 Veterans .............................................................68 Before You Start - Orientation ...................... 20 Financial Aid .................................................... 69 How to Register for Classes ............................21 Basic Financial Aid Info ................................... 69 How to Change your Major .............................21 What It Costs to Attend SCC ......................... 69 How to Change/Update your Name, Types of Financial Aid Programs ................... 70 Address, Phone Number ..............................21 Do you Really Want a Student Loan? ...........71 SCC ID Card ....................................................... 22 How and When to Apply for Financial Aid ...71 Your First Day - Attend Class ......................... 22 After Your FAFSA Is Submitted .......................71 Your First 72 Hours Enrolled .......................... 22 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) .............72 Important College Rules ................................. 23 Completing your SCC Financial Aid File .......72 Student Right-To-Know Information ........... 24 Financial Aid Award Notices ...........................72 How to Withdraw from a Class ..................... 24 How to Use Your Financial Aid to Pay for Crime Awareness and Campus Security .........25 School ..............................................................72 Web Access to your SCC Accounts ............... 26 2021-2022 Financial Aid Important Dates ..73 College Terms .................................................40 Factors that Affect Your Financial Aid Check ..73 Student Life ..................................................... 43 Satisfactory Academic Progress .....................74 Club Council ......................................................43 Summer Financial Aid ......................................74 Club and Organizations ..................................43 Thinking about Withdrawing from a Class? .... 74 Active Clubs and Organizations ................... 45 Title IV and Withdrawals .................................74 Honor Societies ................................................48 Refund Policy .....................................................76 Student Resources .........................................49 Regulations .......................................................77 Accident and Medical Emergencies ..............49 Preamble .............................................................77 Bookstore ..........................................................49 Student Rights ...................................................77 Career & College Promise .............................. 50 Free Speech.........................................................78 Career Services ................................................. 50 Free Speech Procedure .....................................78 Counseling at SCC.............................................51 Weapons on Campus .......................................80 Disability Services for Students ..................... 52 Communicable Disease and Occupational E-Learning .......................................................... 52 Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens .............80 Grades/Transcript Online ............................... 53 Intellectual Property .........................................81 Holt Library ....................................................... 53 Grade Appeal..................................................... 82 Housing .............................................................. 54 Academic Progress ...........................................83 Learning Assistance Center/Tutoring ........... 54 Campus Security Reporting - Clery Act .......84 Lost and Found ................................................. 55 Standards of Student Conduct ......................86 Parking ................................................................ 55 Discipline and Appeal Procedures for Student Emergency Support .......................... 55 Academic Related Violations ....................88 Student Identification/Library Cards ............ 55 Discipline and Appeal Procedures for Non- Student Lounges and Vending Machines .........56 Academic Related Violations ......................90 Student Support Services ............................... 56 Sex Discrimination and Harassment Policy .. 94 Tobacco Use ...................................................... 56 Student Drug Free Policy ................................98 Transitional Studies ..........................................57 Student Grievance ........................................... 99 Visitors ................................................................57 Student Conduct Review ...............................101 Wellness Program ............................................ 58 Dismissal from Health Science Programs . 103 Academic Information ................................... 59 Services for Persons with Disabilities .........104 Academic Forgiveness Procedure.................. 59 Student Clubs and Organizations ............... 105 Academic Probation ........................................ 59 Student Records ............................................. 107 Academic Suspension ...................................... 59 Traffic Regulations .........................................108 Disciplinary Suspension .................................. 59 August 2021 - July 2022 ....................... 111-138 Attendance Requirements .............................. 59 Jackson Campus Map ...........Inside Back Cover Classroom Conduct .........................................60 2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR *All college dates/events subject to change based on COVID-19; check SCC’s website for up-to-date info. 2021 FALL SEMESTER Fall Kick-Off ........................................................................................................... Tuesday, August 10 Faculty and Staff Semester Prep Day ..........................................................Wednesday, August 11 Orientation/Registration ...................................................................................Thursday, August 12 Final Registration .......................................................................................................Friday, August 13 Classes Begin, Full and First Sessions ................................................................Monday, August 16 Schedule Adjustment – First Session .....................................Monday & Tuesday, August 16 - 17 Schedule Adjustment – Full Session ..........................................Monday - Friday, August 16 - 20 Labor Day Holiday – College Closed ..........................................................