CATALOGFall 2O19 through Summer 2O2O 3+1 IS A PROGRAM THAT MAKES GETTING YOUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE EVEN EASIER BY STAYING AT RCBC FOR ONE MORE YEAR. Students who enroll in the 3+1 To enroll in the 3+1 program, please follow the steps below program will be able to complete (rcbc.edu/rowan/how-to-enroll): their freshman, sophomore and junior year courses with Rowan 1. Apply to Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC). Make sure you send College at Burlington County all college and high school transcripts to RCBC, fill out the free online application (RCBC) at the community at rcbc.edu/admissions, and declare a major. college cost and their senior year 2. See academic advising, rcbc.edu/advising, to discuss associate degree options and courses with Rowan University at the courses for years 1 and 2. You can also reference the major maps to assist in Rowan University’s tuition cost. selecting courses: rcbc.edu/rowan/major-maps. RCBC graduates enrolling in the 3. Before graduating from RCBC, fill out the 3+1 application for your intended 3+1 program will receive a 15% 3+1 program at rcbc.edu/webadvisor. The earlier the better! discount off of the prevailing on- Please note, nursing students cannot fill out the 3+1 application until they are accepted campus Rowan University tuition to the RCBC nursing major (AAS.Nursing). and fees for classes offered online and in Mount Laurel. 4. Your application will be reviewed. If approved, the Rowan Relations Office will Available 3+1 Majors: provide you with a list of courses to complete your junior year at RCBC. Students • BA in Applied Professional must have a 2.0 to continue on to junior year. Please note, Inclusive Education and Communication Engineering Technology majors need to have a 3.0 GPA and additional requirements before starting the junior year. • BS and BA in Biological Sciences 5. Sign and submit the 3+1 student contract provided by the Rowan Relations Office • BA in Computing to begin your junior year. The Rowan Relations Office will declare and Informatics AAS/AS Advanced and Continuous Studies as your RCBC major. • BS in Electrical Engineering 6. Before the senior year, RCBC will send your information from the 3+1 application Technology to Rowan University along with your RCBC transcript to assist in setting up your • BA in Inclusive Education Rowan University account. If you have transcripts from another school, please • BA in Law and Justice provide Rowan University with an official copy, even if you already provide (Criminal Justice) RCBC with a copy. • BA in Liberal Studies 7. To continue on to Rowan University for the senior year, students must have a (Concentration in Philosophy 2.0 GPA, completed an associate degree, sign the enrollment confirmation form, and Law and Justice Studies) and completed all the recommended courses by the Rowan Relations Office • BS in Mechanical to continue onto Rowan University. Please note, Inclusive Education majors and Engineering Technology Engineering Technology majors need to have a 3.0 GPA and meet all requirements • BS in Nursing of their program before transferring to Rowan University. Students will register for (RN-BSN only) senior year courses through Rowan University and pay their tuition to Rowan • BA in Psychology University’s Bursar’s Office. For more information, please visit: rcbc.edu/3plus1 900 College Circle Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 (856) 222-9311 rcbc.edu A public community college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org and approved by the State of New Jersey. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The college is approved under Title 38, U.S. Code, for veterans’ education. Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) is a designated Servicemembers Opportunity College. The statements, provisions, policies and fees listed in this catalog are not to be regarded as binding between the student and Rowan College at Burlington County. The college reserves all rights to change at any time any of the provisions, programs, courses, schedules, tuitions or fees as may be warranted by economic considerations, enrollments, and/or other circumstances requiring such administrative action. Each student is held individually responsible for knowledge of the information contained in this catalog. Failure to read and comply with college guidelines, requirements and regulations will not exempt the student from responsibility. CATALOG FALL 2019 - SUMMER 2020 Rowan College at Burlington County transforms lives by delivering innovative, high-quality and affordable educational experiences in an accessible and diverse environment. rcbc.edu | 1 2019-2020 Academic Calendar FALL 2019 Early Registration without Service Fee Begins ........................................................April 15 Registration with Service Fee Begins .......................................................................July 10 Day & Evening Classes Begin .................................................................................August 28 Holiday, Labor Day – College Closed** .................................................................September 2 Last Day to Add .....................................................................................................September 4 Last Day to Drop ...................................................................................................September 11 Holiday, Thanksgiving – College Closed** .............................................................November 27 – December 1 Classes Resume ......................................................................................................December 2 Exam Week ............................................................................................................December 10 – December 16 Holidays – College Closed** ..................................................................................December 24 – January 1 SPRING 2020* – TENTATIVE Early Registration without Service Fee Begins ........................................................October 15 Registration with Service Fee Begins .......................................................................November 15 Spring Intersession .................................................................................................January 2 – January 13 Day & Evening Classes Begin .................................................................................January 17 Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College Closed** .......................................January 20 Last day to Add ......................................................................................................January 24 Last day to Drop ....................................................................................................January 31 Spring Break - no classes, college open with full services on weekdays** .................March 2 – March 8 Classes Resume ......................................................................................................March 9 Holiday – College Closed** ....................................................................................April 10 Holiday – No Classes** ..........................................................................................April 11 – 12 Exam Week ............................................................................................................May 5 – May 11 Health Sciences Commencement ~TENTATIVE ..................................................May 14 Commencement ~TENTATIVE ............................................................................May 15 SUMMER 2020*** Summer Classes Begin ~TENTATIVE ...................................................................May 15 Holiday, Memorial Day – College Closed** ...........................................................May 25 Holiday, Independence Day – College Closed** .....................................................July 4 Last Day of Summer Classes ~TENTATIVE ..........................................................August 25 * Payment arrangements must be made seven (7) calendar days from the day of registration* * The dates reference only the traditional 15-week semester; see Academic Calendar (rcbc.edu/academic-calendar) for specific term deadlines and information. ** Online services available. *** See Academic Calendar online (rcbc.edu/academic-calendar) for exact summer semester/term deadlines and information. Calendars are subject to change without notice. Rowan College at Burlington County also offers special classes and semesters in term lengths. Visit rcbc.edu for current dates and payment/refund deadlines. 2 | Rowan College at Burlington County Table of Contents The College at a Glance Academic Majors ..................................................................... 4 What does RCBC offer? General Information ............................................................... 8 Extensive academic programs and support services are available History, Philosophy and Mission of the College ...................... 9 to Rowan College at Burlington County students. Among the academic programs for 2019-2020 are the following: Confidentiality of Student Records........................................ 10 Admission ............................................................................. 11 Transfer options — Associate