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AY2015-2016 Catalog Guam Community College AY 2016-2017 College Catalog The electronic version of this catalog is available online at catalog.guamcc.edu. The electronic catalog, its addenda, course and program offerings, and applicable academic policies and regulations serve as the authoritative version of this catalog. Guam Community College AY 2016-2017 College Catalog Table of Contents Foreword from the President ..................................................................................... 7 Academic Vice President’s Message ........................................................................... 8 General Information ............................................................................................... 10 History of the College.......................................................................................... 10 Mission Statement - Board of Trustees Policy 100 ................................................... 10 Core Values ....................................................................................................... 10 Regional Accreditation ......................................................................................... 10 Program Accreditation ......................................................................................... 11 Facilities and Faculty ........................................................................................... 11 Catalog Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................ 11 Copyright Policy ................................................................................................. 11 Non-discrimination Statement .............................................................................. 11 Student Code of Conduct ..................................................................................... 11 Academic Integrity ............................................................................................. 11 Policy on Substance Abuse .................................................................................. 12 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy .................................................................... 12 Tobacco and Betel Nut (Pugu’a) Free Policy ........................................................... 12 Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy .................................................................... 12 Student Support Services ........................................................................................ 13 Career Guidance and Counseling Services ............................................................. 13 Pre-Enrollment Counseling ................................................................................... 13 College’s English and Mathematics Placement Test ................................................. 13 Career Information and Guidance ......................................................................... 13 Personal/Social Counseling Services ..................................................................... 13 Student Rights Advocacy ..................................................................................... 13 Advisement ....................................................................................................... 13 Health Services .................................................................................................. 14 Other Services ....................................................................................................... 14 Student Parking ................................................................................................. 14 Food Service ...................................................................................................... 14 Bookstore .......................................................................................................... 14 Student I.D. Cards ............................................................................................. 15 Center for Student Involvement ........................................................................ 15 New Student Orientation .................................................................................. 15 Leadership Development .................................................................................. 15 Service-Learning ............................................................................................. 15 Student Governance ........................................................................................ 15 Student Organizations ...................................................................................... 15 Educational Resources ............................................................................................ 16 Learning Resource Center/Library Services ............................................................ 16 Educational Services – Accommodative Services for Students with Disabilities ........... 16 Tutoring Services ............................................................................................... 16 Federal TRIO Program ............................................................................................ 16 Project Aim ........................................................................................................ 16 Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research ................................................ 16 Financial Aid Services ............................................................................................. 17 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................... 17 Application Deadlines .......................................................................................... 17 Types of Financial Aid ......................................................................................... 17 Eligibility ........................................................................................................... 17 Student Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 18 1 Guam Community College AY 2016-2017 College Catalog Housing Information ............................................................................................... 18 Admissions Information .......................................................................................... 20 Student Classifications ........................................................................................ 20 Acceptance Information ...................................................................................... 20 Admission Procedure for Declared Students/Diploma Students ................................. 20 Admission Procedure for Undeclared Students ........................................................ 21 Admission of International Students ..................................................................... 21 Registration, Withdrawals, and Other Changes ....................................................... 22 Registration and MyGCC ................................................................................... 22 Online Registration .......................................................................................... 22 Continuous Registration.................................................................................... 22 Change of Registration ..................................................................................... 22 Complete Withdrawal ....................................................................................... 22 Change of Program/Major ................................................................................. 23 Change of Personal Data .................................................................................. 23 Auditing Courses ................................................................................................ 23 Class Attendance ................................................................................................ 23 Transfer of Credits from Postsecondary Institutions ................................................ 23 Advanced Placement ........................................................................................... 24 Recognition of Non-Traditional Learning ................................................................ 24 Credit-By-Examination College Sponsored Examinations ....................................... 24 External Examinations Credit ......................................................................... 24 Other External Exams ...................................................................................... 25 Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) ............................................................................. 25 Recognition of Sponsored Learning ....................................................................... 26 Military Education ............................................................................................ 26 Special Courses ............................................................................................... 26 Credits, Grades and Examinations ........................................................................ 26 Credit Load ..................................................................................................... 26 Credits ........................................................................................................... 26 Course Numbering .............................................................................................
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