2005-2007 Catalog 2005-2006 Academic Calendar Campus Directory SUMMER QUARTER 2005 www.skagit.edu June 20 - August 12 (End date may vary depending on weeks of instruction.) MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS FALL QUARTER 2005 2405 East College Way • Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Faculty In-Service September 8 - 16 Switchboard ...................................................................... (360) 416-7600 Classes Begin September 19 District In-Service Day October 14 Toll Free .......................................................................... 1 (877) 385-5360 Veterans’ Day November 11 Fax (Library/Faculty) ...................................................... (360) 416-7698 Thanksgiving Recess November 24 - 25 Fax (Admissions and Registration) ............................................416-7890 Final Exams End December 9 Winter Recess December 10 - January 2 Academic Education ....................................................................416-7750 Admissions ....................................................................................416-7697 WINTER QUARTER 2006 Bookstore .....................................................................................416-7728 Classes Begin January 3 Business & Community Development ........................................416-7909 Martin Luther King Day January 16 Counseling & Career Services .....................................................416-7654 Presidents’ Day February 20 Final Exams End March 17 Financial Aid ................................................................................416-7666 Spring Recess March 18 - 26 Library ..........................................................................................416-7850 SPRING QUARTER 2006 International Programs ...............................................................416-7734 Faculty In-Service March 27 Professional/Technical Education .............................................416-7802 Classes Begin March 28 Memorial Day May 29 Registration ..................................................................................416-7700 Commencement (Mount Vernon) June 4 Residency Inquiries ......................................................................416-7620 Final Exams End June 9 Student Life ..................................................................................416-7611 Commencement (Whidbey) June 10 Transcript Automated Line .........................................................416-7922 Instructional Days 161 days Transcript Evaluations .................................................................416-7860 Veterans’ Advisors ........................................................................416-7610 2006-2007 Academic Calendar WHIDBEY ISLAND CAMPUS SUMMER QUARTER 2006 Classes Begin June 19 1900 SE Pioneer Way • Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Independence Day July 4 Switchboard ....................................................................... (360) 675-6656 Classes End August 11 Admissions ....................................................................................679-5319 (End date may vary depending on weeks of instruction.) Bookstore .....................................................................................679-5313 FALL QUARTER 2006 Faculty In-Service September 7 - 15 Fax .................................................................................................679-5375 Classes Begin September 18 Financial Aid ................................................................................679-5320 District In-Service Day October 13 Library ..........................................................................................679-5322 Veterans’ Day (observed) November 10 Thanksgiving Recess November 23 - 24 Library Fax ...................................................................................679-5341 Final Exams End December 8 Records & Transcripts ..................................................................679-5330 Winter Recess December 9 - January 1 Registration ..................................................................................679-5330 WINTER QUARTER 2007 Student Services ...........................................................................679-5319 Classes Begin January 2 Veterans’ Advisors ........................................................................679-5320 Martin Luther King Day January 15 Presidents’ Day February 19 Final Exams End March 16 SOUTH WHIDBEY CENTER Spring Recess March 17 - 25 11042 SR 525, #138 • Clinton, WA 98236 SPRING QUARTER 2007 Information ....................................................................... (360) 341-2324 Faculty In-Service March 26 Fax ..................................................................................... (360) 341-2425 Classes Begin March 27 Memorial Day May 28 Commencement (Mount Vernon) June 3 SAN JUAN CENTER Final Exams End June 8 221 Weber Way • Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Commencement (Whidbey) June 9 Information ....................................................................... (360) 378-3220 Instructional Days 161 days Fax ...................................................................................... (360) 378-5898 SUMMER QUARTER 2007 Classes Begin June 18 BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER Classes End August 10 204 W. Montgomery • Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (End date may vary depending on weeks of instruction.) Information ....................................................................... (360) 416-7873 Fax ...................................................................................... (360) 416-7831 Table of Contents www.skagit.edu Information .................................................... 2 WHAT ARE MY EDUCATIONAL WHAT ARE THE ACADEMIC Mission, Vision & Core Values ...................... 3 6 CHOICES? ..............................21 10 REGULATIONS? .............. 125 President’s Welcome ..................................... 3 Associate in Arts General Studies Degree ..26 Absences .............................................................129 Associate in Arts General Studies Degree Academic Standing .........................................128 WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES SOCNAV ......................................................... 27 Advanced Placement .....................................126 1 OF ATTENDING SVC? .............. 5 Associate in Arts University & College Advanced Placement Program Scores Affordability ............................................................5 Transfer Degree (AAUCT) ......................... 21 & Credits Awarded ....................................126 A Learning College ..............................................5 Associate in Business Degree ........................23 Application of non-traditional credit .......126 Commitment to Diversity .................................5 Associate in Music Degree ............................. 24 Challenging a SVC Course ............................125 Diverse Course & Program Options ...............5 Associate in Science Degree .........................25 Challenging Math Courses ..........................125 Exceptional Faculty, Small Class Size .............5 Associate in Technical Arts Degree ............. 27 Class Add/Drop .................................................128 Quality Curriculum ...............................................5 Associate in Technical Arts degrees Credit by Examination ....................................125 Professional/Technical Programs .........30 Credit for Prior Learning ................................126 HOW DO I BECOME A Associate in Visual Arts Degree ....................25 Earning College Credits .................................125 2 STUDENT? .............................. 7 ATA Transfer Agreements with Washington Examinations .....................................................128 Applying as a Drop-in Student ........................7 Colleges & Universities ............................. 27 Fines & Other Financial Penalties ...............129 College in the High School ................................7 Becoming a Teacher ..........................................28 Grade Changes .................................................128 Eligibility ...................................................................7 Certificates & Diplomas ...................................28 Grade Point Average (GPA) ..........................128 How to Apply .........................................................7 Direct Transfer Degrees ................................... 21 Grade Reports ...................................................127 If You Are a Veteran ..............................................8 Micro-Certificates Professional/Technical Grading Procedure ..........................................128 If You Are Military Personnel ............................8 Programs ........................................................30 Instructional Grievances ...............................129 International Students ........................................8 Program Certificates Professional/Technical Non-Traditional Credit ...................................125 Running Start .........................................................7 Programs ........................................................30 Transferring in Credit ......................................126 Washington Colleges & Universities Withdrawal from SVC .....................................129 HOW MUCH WILL I PAY? .......11 accepting the AAUCT Degree from SVC 3 Course Materials & Supplies ............... 12 ..........................................................................