Campus Catalog 2019-2020
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The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Ross College. The campus, through appropriate action, reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time prior to or within the student’s scheduled training program. Any modification of the student’s application and contract shall be agreed to, in writing, by all parties. CAMPUS CATALOG 2019‐2020 VOLUME IV MAIN CAMPUS 8110 Murphy Drive Brighton, MI 48116 810‐227‐0160 NON‐MAIN CAMPUSES 4001 Ft. Campbell Boulevard 4300 Munson Street, NW 2119 E. Kimberly Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Canton, OH 44718 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Phone: 270‐886‐1302 4839 Higbee (Additional Space) Phone: 563‐344‐1500 Fax: 270‐886‐3544 Canton OH 44718 Fax: 563‐344‐1501 Toll free: 800‐359‐4753 Phone: 330‐494‐1214 Toll free: 888‐420‐1652 Fax: 330‐494‐8112 Toll free: 877‐213‐3956 Please call the campus for its hours of operation. You may also call 1‐800‐833‐ROSS or visit our website at www.rosseducation.edu. For information concerning Ross College online programs, please visit www.rossonline.edu. Published July 1, 2019 Equal Opportunity Employer Auxiliary aids and services may be available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Dial TTY Number 7‐1‐1 For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, visit our website at https://www.rosseducation.edu/consumer‐ info/ Ross College in Hopkinsville, KY is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal responsibility. TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMPUS INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 5 ACCREDITATION ...................................................................................................................................... 5 APPROVALS ............................................................................................................................................. 6 HISTORY/CORPORATE OFFICERS .............................................................................................................. 7 FACILITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 8 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................................... 8 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP/GOVERNING BODY ..................................................................................... 9 MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 9 ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT ..................................................................................................................... 9 ADMISSIONS PROCESS .................................................................................................................................. 9 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 10 ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................................. 12 CLASS SCHEDULES ....................................................................................................................................... 12 START DATES – DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................... 12 START DATES – DEGREE PROGRAMS .......................................................................................................... 15 LEGAL HOLIDAYS/SCHEDULED BREAKS ...................................................................................................... 17 CLASS SIZE ................................................................................................................................................... 18 TUITION AND FEES ...................................................................................................................................... 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 19 CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY ............................................................................................................. 19 RETURN TO TITLE IV REFUNDS POLICY ....................................................................................................... 22 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ......................................................................................................................... 23 ACTIVE MILITARY AND SPOUSE OF ACTIVE MILITARY GRANT (KY AND IA ONLY) ...................................... 23 ROSS EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL GRANT ................................................................................................. 23 PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA SUCCESS GRANT ...................................................................................... 24 ROSS EDUCATION PAYMENT PLANS ........................................................................................................... 24 FEDERAL PELL GRANT ................................................................................................................................. 24 WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN (DIRECT LOAN) PROGRAM ...................................................... 24 VETERANS BENEFITS ................................................................................................................................... 24 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ................................................................................................................. 25 FINANCIAL AID – ACADEMIC ITEMS ........................................................................................................ 25 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ........................................................................................................ 25 CREDIT FOR FINANCIAL AID ........................................................................................................................ 25 ACADEMICS ........................................................................................................................................... 25 CREDIT HOUR CALCULATIONS .................................................................................................................... 25 GRADUATION REQUIREMENT .................................................................................................................... 25 CRITERIA FOR HONORS DESIGNATIONS ..................................................................................................... 25 HONORS DESIGNATION AT GRADUATION .................................................................................................. 26 ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT ............................................................................................................................. 26 STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .............................................................................. 26 ATTENDANCE POLICY .................................................................................................................................. 33 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ‐ ALL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS EXCEPT PRACTICAL NURSING ...................... 34 ATTENDANCE POLICY ‐ PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA AND NURSING DEGREE PROGRAMS .................. 34 ATTENDANCE MAKE‐UP POLICY ‐ DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ........................................................................... 34 ATTENDANCE APPEAL POLICY .................................................................................................................... 34 ATTENDANCE PROBATION .......................................................................................................................... 34 ATTENDANCE TERMINATION POLICY ......................................................................................................... 35 TARDY POLICY ............................................................................................................................................. 35 Ross College Student Catalog Page 2 Revised: January 31, 2020 STUDENT WITHDRAWALS ........................................................................................................................... 35 ATTENDANCE READMISSION ...................................................................................................................... 36 MAKE‐UP WORK ......................................................................................................................................... 36 ADVISING .................................................................................................................................................... 36 TUTORING ................................................................................................................................................... 36 ACADEMIC FREEDOM ................................................................................................................................. 36 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ....................................................................................................................................