2021 – 2022 Catalog and Student Handbook The information contained in this catalog is the most accurate available at the time of publication, but changes may become effective before the next catalog is printed. It is ultimately the student's responsibility to stay abreast of current regulations, curricula, and the status of specific programs being offered. Further, the College reserves the right to modify requirements, curricula offerings, and charges, and to add, alter, or delete courses and programs through appropriate procedures. While reasonable effort will be made to publicize such changes, a student is encouraged to seek current information from appropriate offices. The North Central State College catalog is neither a contract nor an offer to contract. North Central State College reserves the right to make changes in any material contained herein as deemed necessary without notice. 2441 Kenwood Circle Mansfield, Ohio 44906 419‐755‐4800 Toll Free: 888‐755‐4899 www.ncstatecollege.edu Law enforcement officers authorized to carry concealed weapons or dangerous ordnance and acting within the scope of their duties must do the following: Prior to the start of class, a student shall present a letter from their commanding officer to the Registrar indicating they are required to carry a weapon, even when not on duty, as part of their overall duties as a peace officer. Prior to employment, an employee shall present a letter from their commanding officer to the Director of Human Resources indicating they are required to carry a weapon, even when not on duty, as part of their overall duties as a peace officer. Notify their instructor, supervisor, etc. that they are peace officers required to carry a weapon. Contents About Us ................................................................................................ 1 Bromfield Library & Information Commons .................................... 19 Message from the President.............................................................. 1 Campus Activities Board .................................................................. 19 College Contacts ................................................................................ 2 Campus Cafeteria and Cyber Café ................................................... 19 Profile of the College ............................................................................. 3 Campus Recreation Center .............................................................. 19 About the College .............................................................................. 3 Career Development ....................................................................... 20 Accreditation and Memberships ....................................................... 3 Child Development Center .............................................................. 20 College Mission .................................................................................. 4 Disability Services ............................................................................ 21 College Vision .................................................................................... 4 Financial Aid .................................................................................... 21 College Values ................................................................................... 4 Health Insurance ............................................................................. 21 College-Wide Learning Outcomes ..................................................... 4 MyNC ............................................................................................... 21 ENDS Policies Statements .................................................................. 4 Personal Counseling ........................................................................ 21 Foundation ........................................................................................ 4 Phi Theta Kappa ............................................................................... 21 Physical Facilities ............................................................................... 5 Proctoring Services .......................................................................... 22 Guarantee of Job Competency .......................................................... 5 Safety and Security .......................................................................... 22 Notice of Nondiscrimination .............................................................. 5 Student Email Accounts ................................................................... 22 Transfer Program Information ............................................................... 7 Student Identification Cards ............................................................ 22 Transferring From North Central State College ................................. 7 Student Success Center (SSC) .......................................................... 22 Transfer Partners ............................................................................... 7 Student Union/Game Room/Tickets ............................................... 23 Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) ............................................................ 7 TRIO Student Support Services ........................................................ 23 NC State Transfer Degree Programs .................................................. 9 Tutoring ........................................................................................... 23 Transfer to North Central State College ............................................ 9 Academic Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 24 Transient Students ........................................................................... 10 Academic Honesty ........................................................................... 24 Admissions, Recruitment and Gateway Services ................................. 11 Academic Probation ........................................................................ 24 Admissions and Recruitment ........................................................... 11 Academic Suspension and Dismissal ............................................... 24 Gateway Services ............................................................................. 11 Academic Records ........................................................................... 25 Student Success and Transition Services ......................................... 11 Attendance Policy ............................................................................ 25 Academic Advising ........................................................................... 11 Auditing a Course ............................................................................ 25 Additional Program Requirements .................................................. 11 Credit for Prior Learning .................................................................. 25 Articulation ...................................................................................... 12 Credit Hours Maximum ................................................................... 27 Assessments .................................................................................... 12 Curriculum Changes......................................................................... 27 Associate of Technical Studies (ATS)................................................ 13 Curriculum Length ........................................................................... 27 College Credit Plus (CCP) ................................................................. 13 Dean's List........................................................................................ 28 College-NOW ................................................................................... 13 Declaring a Major ............................................................................ 28 Developmental Studies .................................................................... 13 Enrollment Certifications ................................................................. 28 International Students and Transcripts ........................................... 13 Flexibly Scheduled Courses ............................................................. 28 Mandatory Placement Guidelines ................................................... 14 Grade Forgiveness Policy ................................................................. 28 Program 60 ...................................................................................... 14 Grades ............................................................................................. 29 Registration ..................................................................................... 14 Grade Appeal Policy ........................................................................ 29 Second Degree ................................................................................. 14 Grade Replacement Policy............................................................... 29 Tech Prep ......................................................................................... 15 Grading System ............................................................................... 29 Transient Students ........................................................................... 15 Graduation ...................................................................................... 30 Tuition and Fees 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