Nunez Community College 2016-2017 Academic Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Equal Opportunity Statement .............................................................................................10 Executive Officers .............................................................................................................11 Membership, Accreditation, and Approval Status .............................................................11 Board of Supervisors..........................................................................................................12 Board of Regents................................................................................................................13 Calendars............................................................................................................................14 Fall 2016 Semester ........................................................................................................14 Spring 2017 Semester ...................................................................................................15 Summer 2017 Session ...................................................................................................16 History................................................................................................................................17 Facilities ........................................................................................................................18 Academic Growth .........................................................................................................19 Mission ..........................................................................................................................20 Goals .............................................................................................................................20 Commitment to Institutional Effectiveness ..................................................................21 Educational Policy and Services ...................................................................................21 Admissions and Registration .............................................................................................22 Admission to the College ..............................................................................................22 Admission Requirements ..............................................................................................23 Home Schooled Students ..............................................................................................24 Immunization ................................................................................................................24 Proof of Residence ........................................................................................................25 Selective Service Registration ......................................................................................25 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .......................................................................26 Orientation ....................................................................................................................26 Admission Classification ...................................................................................................27 First-time Freshmen ......................................................................................................27 Transfer Students ..........................................................................................................27 Transfer GPA ................................................................................................................29 Matriculating Students ..................................................................................................29 Non-Matriculating Students ..........................................................................................29 Workforce Development Students ................................................................................30 Students Currently Enrolled in High School (Dual Enrollment) ..................................30 International Students ...................................................................................................30 Visiting (Summer-Only) Students ................................................................................30 Re-Admitted Students ..................................................................................................30 Academic Renewal .......................................................................................................31 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................32 3 Tuition Appeal Policy ...................................................................................................32 Non-Payment Collection Clause ...................................................................................32 Tuition and Fees Deferment ..........................................................................................33 Audited Course Fees and Tuiton ...................................................................................33 Credit by Examination ..................................................................................................33 Retention Fee ................................................................................................................33 Laboratory and Other Course Fees ...............................................................................34 Late-Registration ...........................................................................................................34 Leap Credit ....................................................................................................................34 Library Fines and Replacement ....................................................................................34 Motor Vehicle Registration Fees and Fines ..................................................................34 Non-Residents ...............................................................................................................35 Student Self-Assessed Fee ............................................................................................36 Technology ...................................................................................................................36 Transcript Policy and Fees ............................................................................................36 Returned Checks ...........................................................................................................36 Louisiana National Guard Waiver ................................................................................37 Senior Citizens ..............................................................................................................37 Refund Policy................................................................................................................37 Return of Title IV Funds Policy....................................................................................38 Registration Procedures .....................................................................................................39 Placement Tests ............................................................................................................39 Academic Advising .......................................................................................................40 Students in Online Classes ............................................................................................40 Auditing Students..........................................................................................................41 Concurrent Enrollment..................................................................................................41 Cross-Enrollment Agreements ......................................................................................41 Articulation Agreements ...............................................................................................42 Mobilization/Activation of Reservists and National Guard ..........................................42 Student Affairs ...................................................................................................................43 Admissions Office ........................................................................................................43 Registration and Student Records .................................................................................43 Transcripts .....................................................................................................................44 Contact Information ......................................................................................................44 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ....................................................................44 Intellectual Property and Shared Royalties ...................................................................45 Student Rights and Responsibilities..............................................................................45 Students Rights .............................................................................................................45 Student Responsibilities ................................................................................................46 Weapons on Campus.....................................................................................................47