2015 – 2016 CATALOG Iola Campus Burlingame Campus Online Learning 1801 N. Cottonwood 100 Bloomquist Dr. www.allencc.edu Iola, KS 66749 Burlingame, KS 66413 620.365.5116 785.654.2416 Accreditation Allen Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College’s statement of Affiliation status may be accessed and viewed at www.ncahlc.org. Catalog Disclaimer Statement This catalog is for information purposes only and does not constitute a contract. The College reserves the right to change, modify, or alter, without notice, all course and program offerings, schedules, graduation requirements, policies, tuition and fees, charges of any kind, or other information contained in this catalog. Notice of Non-Discrimination Allen Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status in admissions, educational programs or activities, and employment; all as required by applicable laws and regulations under the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX Regulations of 1972, Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Responsibility for coordination of compliance and receipt of inquiries has been delegated to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Allen Community College, 1801 North Cottonwood Street, Iola, Kansas 66749, 620-365-5116, [email protected]. Table of Contents 2015-16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................ 6 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 7 Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 College Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 College History and NCA Affiliation ............................................................................................................................. 8 ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Admissions Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Residency Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 10 REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Semester System ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 College Credit Hour .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Standard Course Load and Full-Time Status .............................................................................................................. 10 Advisement Process ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Placement.................................................................................................................................................. 11 Enrollment ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Enrollment Options .................................................................................................................................................... 12 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Textbook and Material Rental Fee ............................................................................................................................. 13 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Federal Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Institutional Aid ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Veterans Benefits ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 18 General Education Outcomes .................................................................................................................................... 18 Academic Assessment ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Academic Honesty ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Concurrent Enrollment Program ............................................................................................................................... 19 Short-Term Career Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Workforce Development Courses .............................................................................................................................. 21 Transfer Credit ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 Kansas Common Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Reverse Transfer ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Articulation Agreements ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Credit for Prior Learning ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Credentials ................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Military Educational Experience Credit...................................................................................................................... 22 Standardized Tests ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Catalog of Record ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 Updating Student Information ................................................................................................................................... 24 Changes in Class Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Early Student Progress Report (ESP) .......................................................................................................................... 26 Final Examinations ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Grades and Grade Points ..........................................................................................................................................