Student Handbook 2012- 2013 a Message from President William F
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Holyoke Community College Student Handbook 2012- 2013 A Message from President William F. Messner his Student Handbook provides important information on HCC policies, resources, offices, and activities. It is your guide to the academic requirements Tand rules of conduct that apply to everyone in our community. All of us at HCC—faculty, administrators, and staff—want you to succeed. Read this and you’ll discover how many resources are devoted to that outcome. From academic advisors to tutors and mentors, from one-on-one to group and online support, there are a multitude of people and resources available to help you achieve your goals. I encourage you to take advantage of your time at HCC and explore all that we offer. Take a class in an unfamiliar subject. Get involved in a student club or participate in an activity. Above all, find advisors you like and trust, and don’t be afraid to ask them for guidance. Whether you are full time or part time, coming straight from high school, or juggling a family and a job, I know you will find HCC a vibrant and welcoming environment in which to lay the foundation for your future. William F. Messner Hop Aboard the HCC Express - La Guagua pa’l College! Free evening Servicio de transporte shuttle bus gratis para service for HCC estudiantes de Holyoke students between Community College downtown desde el centro de Holyoke and HCC. Holyoke hasta HCC y de regreso a Holyoke. ¡Súbete al Expreso de HCC - La Guagua pa’l College! For more information call (413) 552- Para más información, favor de llamar al 2000. Schedule and route information (413) 552-2000. Los horarios de la guagua also available online at y la información sobre las rutas están www.hcc.edu. disponibles en el internet en www.hcc.edu. Free! ¡Gratis! Table of Contents Student Resources & Programs ................... .5 Academic Policies ............................. .27 ABE Transition to College & Careers Program and Bridge ... 5 Academic Probation and Dismissal ....................................... 27 Academic Advising ................................................................. 5 Attendance and Tardiness ..................................................... 27 Alumni Association ................................................................ 5 Curriculum Change .............................................................. 27 Athletics .................................................................................. 5 Degree Requirements ............................................................ 27 Student Clubs and Organizations ..................................................6 Grading Policy ....................................................................... 28 Athletic & Fitness Facilities ................................................... 7 Developmental Courses ......................................................... 28 AudioVisual Department ....................................................... 7 Exams ..................................................................................... 28 Bookstore ................................................................................. 7 Fresh Start Option ................................................................. 28 Bus Passes and Schedules ........................................................ 7 Incomplete Grades ................................................................ 29 Campus Communication ........................................................ 7 Placement Testing ................................................................. 29 Campus Police Department .................................................... 8 Registration for Classes ......................................................... 29 Career Services ........................................................................ 8 Withdrawal ............................................................................ 30 Child Care .............................................................................. 9 Clubs and Student Activities ................................................. 9 General Policies & Procedures .................... 31 Community Based Federal Work Study ................................. 9 Bulletin Board Policy ............................................................. 31 Computing Facilities .............................................................. 9 Campus Closing Notification ................................................ 31 Cooperating Colleges of Greater Children on Campus Policy .................................................. 32 Springfield (CCGS) .............................................................. 10 Confidentiality of Student Records ...................................... 32 Cooperative Education (Co-op) ........................................... 10 CORI/SORI Policy ................................................................ 33 Counseling Services .............................................................. 10 Disability Policy and Procedures ........................................... 34 Credit by Examination .......................................................... 10 Dress Code ............................................................................. 35 Dining Services ...................................................................... 10 Emergencies ........................................................................... 35 ESL Support Program ............................................................ 10 Fire Drills ............................................................................... 35 Inglés como Segundo Idioma ................................................ 11 Health Insurance ................................................................... 35 Facilities Use .......................................................................... 11 HIV/AIDS Policy .................................................................. 35 Financial Aid ......................................................................... 11 ID Cards ................................................................................. 35 Health Services ..................................................................... 11 Immunization Requirements ................................................. 35 Honors Program ..................................................................... 12 Weather Hotline .................................................................... 36 Honors - Dean’s List .............................................................. 12 Campus Conduct Policies ....................... .37 Honors - Graduation ............................................................. 13 Academic Integrity Policy ..................................................... 37 Honors - Phi Theta Kappa .................................................... 13 Acceptable Use of Information Systems ............................... 37 Joint Admissions Programs .................................................... 13 Affirmative Action Policy ..................................................... 41 Labs ........................................................................................ 13 Social Media .......................................................................... 42 Library .................................................................................... 13 Gender Identity/Expression Policy ........................................ 42 Multicultural Academic Services (MAS) ............................ 14 Grievance Procedure for Students ........................................ 43 MyHCC (Student Self-Service) ........................................... 14 Harassment ............................................................................ 46 New Directions ..................................................................... 14 Hazing Law ............................................................................ 46 Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services Life and Health Threatening Behavior ................................. 47 (OSDDS) ............................................................................... 14 Pluralism Policy ..................................................................... 48 Online Education .................................................................. 15 Sexual Assault Policy and Procedures ................................... 48 Parking ................................................................................... 15 Sexual Harassment Policy ..................................................... 49 Parking for Students with Disabilities ................................... 15 Smoking Policy ...................................................................... 49 Pathways Program .................................................................. 15 Student Code of Conduct ..................................................... 49 Scholarships ........................................................................... 15 Student Groups and Organizations ....................................... 53 School-to-Career Transition ................................................. 16 Student Gatherings ............................................................... 53 Senior Waiver ........................................................................ 16 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...................................... 55 Service Learning .................................................................... 16 Substance Abuse Prevention Policy .....................................