Table of Contents Message from the President ............................................................................................. 7 General Information ......................................................................................................... 8 Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 8 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................... 8 Policy of Nondiscrimination ......................................................................................... 8 Academic Year................................................................................................................. 9 Accreditation .................................................................................................................. 12 History of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ........................................... 12 Workforce Development ................................................................................................ 13 Campus Locations .......................................................................................................... 13 Headquarters ............................................................................................................... 13 Technology Center ...................................................................................................... 13 The Pines Opportunity Center .................................................................................... 14 Admissions ..................................................................................................................... 14 Admission Requirements ............................................................................................ 14 Admission to Limited Enrollment Programs .............................................................. 14 Types of Enrollment ................................................................................................... 14 Orientation/Registration .............................................................................................. 16 Non-Degree Seeking Students .................................................................................... 16 High School Students .................................................................................................. 17 College Credit for Military Service ............................................................................... 17 Fee Waiver ..................................................................................................................... 18 Advanced Placement Tests ............................................................................................ 18 Admission of Students with Disabilities ........................................................................ 18 Classification for Residency for Admissions and Fee Purposes .................................... 18 General ........................................................................................................................ 18 Residence Determined by Domicile ........................................................................... 18 Dependency Status ...................................................................................................... 19 Change of Residence................................................................................................... 19 Military ....................................................................................................................... 20 Aliens .......................................................................................................................... 20 Former Domicile ......................................................................................................... 20 Appeal Process ............................................................................................................ 20 Academic Support Services .............................................................................................. 21 1 Career Services .............................................................................................................. 21 Early Alert Program ....................................................................................................... 21 PASS Mentors ................................................................................................................ 21 Placement Testing/Assessment ...................................................................................... 22 Skills 101 ....................................................................................................................... 24 Tutor Program ................................................................................................................ 24 Scholarships and Financial Aid ..................................................................................... 25 Application Process .................................................................................................... 25 Federal and State Grant Programs .............................................................................. 25 Loan Repayment Information ..................................................................................... 28 Other Types of Assistance .......................................................................................... 29 Disbursements/Refunds .............................................................................................. 29 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ...................................................................... 31 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Scholarships .................................... 33 Registration and BRIDGE ............................................................................................. 33 Class Schedule ............................................................................................................ 34 Registration Information ............................................................................................. 34 Registration Process ....................................................................................................... 37 Currently Enrolled, Degree-Seeking Students ............................................................ 37 Special Non-Degree Seeking Students ....................................................................... 37 Late Registration ......................................................................................................... 37 Payment....................................................................................................................... 37 Add/Drop Period ......................................................................................................... 37 Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 38 Payment....................................................................................................................... 38 Enrollment Fees Per Semester—Fall 2015 ................................................................. 39 Explanation as to Use of Enrollment Fees—Fall 2015 ............................................... 39 Refund Policy.............................................................................................................. 40 Special Fees ................................................................................................................ 40 Audit Fees Per Semester ............................................................................................. 41 Reduced Tuition and Fee Program ............................................................................. 41 Academic Information ................................................................................................... 42 Academic Advisement ................................................................................................ 42 Academic Integrity/Dishonesty .................................................................................. 42 Academic Recognition ................................................................................................ 42 Admissions & Credits Petition Process ...................................................................... 43 Assessment .................................................................................................................. 43 2 Attendance .................................................................................................................. 44 Credits From Other Sources........................................................................................ 45 Enrollment...................................................................................................................... 46 Absence from College/Readmission ........................................................................... 46 Academic Load ........................................................................................................... 47 Academic Probation and Suspension .......................................................................... 47 Enrollment Verification .............................................................................................. 48 Grading .........................................................................................................................