STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021 Cochise Community College Student Handbook | Page 1 1- Campus Locations COCHISE COLLEGE LOCATIONS Douglas Campus Sierra Vista Campus Fort Huachuca 4190 West Highway 80 Douglas, 901 North Colombo Avenue Army Education Center AZ 85607-6190 (520) 364-7943 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2317 2288 LaGuardia St. Building 52104 (520) 515-0500 Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7014 (520) 533-2391 Willcox Center Benson Center 470 N. Bisbee Avenue Willcox, AZ 1025 State Route 90 Automotive Complex 85643-1500 Benson, AZ 85602-6501 645 State Highway 92 (520) 384-4502 (520) 586-1981 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 224-5129 Virtual Campus Administrative Head Fort Huachuca Center Bldg. 67601 Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, President Downtown Center Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-6000 2600 East Wilcox Avenue (520) 335-1596 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 515-0500 Governance Mr. Dennis L. Nelson, Secretary Mr. Don Hudgins, Chair Mrs. Jane Strain, Member Mr. David Di Peso, Member Mr. Tim Quinn, Member Toll Free: 800.966.7943 www.cochise.edu Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m., Monday—Friday Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. All information, including statements on tuition, fees, course offerings, admission, and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice, obligation or liability. Cochise College is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer and educational institution committed to excellence through diversity. Cochise Community College Student Handbook | Page 2 1-Campus Locations Table of Contents ONE SIX NINE Campus Locations........................... 2 GETTING STARTED (CONTINUED) CAMPUS LIFE Arizona-Sonora Agreement .......................... 19 Student Activities.................................... 29 Campus Map ....................... ………. 3 Senior Citizen Tuition ................................... 19 Student Government.............................. 29 Flight Training Fees ...................................... 19 Clubs and Organizations ......................... 29 TWO Laboratory Fees ........................................... 19 Athletics .................................................. 29 Letter from Cochise Tuition & Refunds ......................................... 19 Dual Enrollment & Programs of Study ... 29 College President .......................... 5 Adult Education ...................................... 29 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 29 Housing ................................................... 30 THREE SEVEN Dining Hall ............................................... 30 Academic Calendar ....................... 6-7 ACADEMIC LIFE Security Offices ....................................... 30 Classification of Student .............................. 20 Sierra Vista Clubs .................................... 31 FOUR Academic Status .......................................... 20 Douglas Clubs ........................................ 31 Grading Systems ..................................... 19-20 ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Grade Point Average ................................... 21 History .............................................. 8 Grade Reports ............................................. 21 TEN Accreditations & Certificates .......... 8 Grade Change ............................................. 21 POLICIES & REGULATIONS Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Academic Honors and Honor Distinction ... 21 Changes Without Notice ........................ 32 Core Values ...................................... 9 President’s List and Dean’s List .................. 22 Conduct Within the Community ............ 33 Honors Program .......................................... 22 Americans with Disabilities Act ............. 33 FIVE Honors Distinction ....................................... 22 Student Complaints and Grievance ....... 33 Transfer to University Honors Program ...... 22 Filing a Complaint .................................. 33 Campus Contacts ……………………….10 Attendance ................................................... 23 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Campus Security……………………….…11 Course Repeats ........................................... 23 (FERPA) .............................................. 34 Emergency Notification................. 11 Credit Load Limitations ............................... 23 Campus Crime Report............................ 34 COVID-19 ................................... 11-12 Final Exams .................................................. 23 Hazing ..................................................... 35 Course Withdrawal ...................................... 23 Emergency Response Plan .................... 35 SIX Academic Dishonesty .................................. 24 Drug & Alcohol-Free Environment ........ 35 GETTING STARTED Adding Courses ........................................... 24 Medical Marijuana ................................. 35 Tuition and Fees ........................... 13 Dropping Courses ....................................... 24 Possession of Dangerous Objects .......... 35 Miscellaneous fees……………………..13 Wait listed Courses ..................................... 24 Smoking Policy ....................................... 35 On-campus living………………………..13 Graduation Application Process ................. 24 Title IX ..................................................... 36 Admissions .................................... 14 Transcripts ................................................... 25 Sexual Harassment ................................ 36 Identification Number .................. 14 Violence Against Women Act ............... 36 Social Standards ................................ 37-46 Apply for Financial Aid .................. 14 EIGHT Placement Assessment ................. 14 New Student Orientation ............. 14 ACADEMIC SERVICES & FACILITIES Campus WIFI .................................. 14 Libraries/Instructional Media ...................... 26 ELEVEN Bookstore ..................................................... 26 Meet with Academic Advisor ........ 15 NOTICE OF NO-DISCRIMINATION Student Development Center ..................... 26 Register for Classes ....................... 15 Equal Opportunity & Students with Placement Assessment ................................ 26 Disabilities Policy .................................. 47 Pay Tuition and Fees ..................... 15 Accuplacer .................................................... 27 La Igualdad de Oportunidaes y Buy or Rent Books ......................... 15 Tutoring ........................................................ 27 Estudiantes Incapacitados ................... 48 Official Student Email ................... 15 Administration ....................................... 49 First time users ............................. 15 Career Technical Education (CTEPS) ............ 27 Help Desk....................................... 15 Student Support Services/TRIO ................... 27 Military &Veteran Education .. 16-17 Office of Disability Services .......................... 28 International Student Services ..... 17 Border Commuter Students ......... 17 Residence Halls ............................. 18 Food & Housing Services .............. 18 Room Deposits .............................. 18 Special Tuition Programs .............. 18 New Mexico Tuition Program ....... 18 WUE ............................................... 18 Combo I Tuition International ...... 18 2- Welcome from the President Dear Students, Thank you for choosing Cochise College! You have selected a school with an excellent reputation, and your studies will prepare you well for immediate employment or the next step in your academic journey. We are honored to serve you. Whether you consider yourself an academic or find yourself a bit apprehensive about college, a predictor of your success is grit. What do I mean by that? I mean that if you are pas- sionate about a subject, or about building the future of your dreams, you will find a way to persevere. While you are pursuing your goals, remember that the college offers services and activities that were built to help you succeed. This includes advising staff to help guide you academically, student life to build your resume, faculty who can share workforce knowledge, and financial aid staff who can help you plan financially. I encourage you to immerse yourself in college as much as you can. Talking with these personnel and others can help sharpen your focus on your future and also guide you efficiently toward completion. We wish you all the best in your educational journey here at Cochise College. Sincerely, Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, Ph.D. College President Cochise Community College Student Handbook | Page 5 3- Fall Academic Calendar ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-21 FALL 2020 SEMESTER Convocation (offices closed 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) August 10 Saturday Registration August 15 Spring Open Registration Begins November 1 Last Day to Apply for December Graduation November 1 16-Week Semester Begins August 17—December 14 Last Day to add classes (The day before the class begins) August 16 Last Day to Withdraw or Change Status to Audit December 3 Final Exams (Including Saturday) December 8-14 Grades Due by Noon December 17 First Eight-Week Session: August 17—October 13 Last Day to Add Classes (the day before the class begins) August 16 Last Day to Withdraw or Change to Audit Status October 8 Grades Due by Noon October 16 Second Eight-Week Session: October 19–December 14 Last day to add classes (the day before the class begins) October 18 Last day to withdraw or change to Audit Status December 9 Grades