College Catalog 2021-2022 Alpena Community College 2021-2022 Academic Catalog Catalog Volume 65 — August 2021 This catalog is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered a binding contract between Alpena Community College and individual students. Information in this catalog was accurate as of August 2021 and is subject to change without notice. This publication — which details policies, procedures, rights, responsibilities, programs, and course descriptions — is intended to be used along with Self-Service® and the schedule published each semester to provide current information on registration and course offerings. Alpena Campus 665 Johnson Street Alpena, Michigan 49707-1495 Telephone: 989.356.9021 Oscoda Campus 5800 Skeel Avenue Oscoda, Michigan 48750-1587 Telephone: 989.739.1445 ACC Website: www.alpenacc.edu BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alpena Community College is a public institution that operates under the supervision of a locally-elected Board of Trustees. The seven members of the board serve six-year terms. Current members are: John Briggs, Chairperson Thomas Townsend, Vice Chairperson Joseph Gentry II, Treasurer Teresa Duncan Lisa Hilberg Florence Stibitz CONTENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ................................................................................................................................................................. I A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT............................................................................................................................................. 1 GETTING TO COLLEGE 101 ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 STEPS FOR TRANSFER SUCCESS ........................................................................................................................................... 2 BACHELOR’S DEGREES AVAILABLE ON ACC’S MAIN CAMPUS .................................................................................................. 3 ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 ACCESS — AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ...................................................................................................................... 4 DISABILITY SERVICES PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................... 4 ADMISSIONS POLICY.............................................................................................................................................................. 4 PREPARATORY CURRICULUM TABLE....................................................................................................................................... 5 APPLICATION PROCESS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 DUAL ENROLLMENT AND CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT ............................................................................................................. 6 FORMER STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 GUEST STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 TRANSFER STUDENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 FOREIGN STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 HOUSING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................................................................................ 7 OFF-CAMPUS COURSES ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 MANDATORY ORIENTATION .................................................................................................................................................... 7 PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 RESIDENCY POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 SAFETY POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 STUDENT HANDBOOK .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT .......................................................................................................................................... 11 COHORT COMPLETION RATES .............................................................................................................................................. 11 COSTS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 TUITION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13 TUITION RATES ................................................................................................................................................................... 13 FEES .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 STUDENT SERVICES FEE ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FEE ............................................................................................................................................. 13 TECHNOLOGY FEE............................................................................................................................................................... 14 ONLINE COURSES FEE ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 SPECIAL COURSE FEES ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 RECORDS/REGISTRATION FEE ............................................................................................................................................. 14 TRANSCRIPT FEE ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 TRANSCRIPT RUSH SERVICE CHARGE .................................................................................................................................. 14 ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 14 REFUNDS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15 RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS ................................................................................................................................................ 15 ACC'S PORTION TO BE RETURNED ...................................................................................................................................... 16 NON-PAYMENT ................................................................................................................................................................... 16 SENIOR CITIZEN TUITION WAIVER ........................................................................................................................................ 16 FINANCIAL AID ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ................................................................................................................................. 17 STUDENTS WITH TRANSFER CREDIT ..................................................................................................................................... 18 FINANCIAL AID APPEALS AND REINSTATEMENTS ................................................................................................................... 18 DISBURSEMENT 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