2012 - 2013 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 nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, and disability 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, and Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 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. Table of Contents CALENDAR 2012-2013 ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 College Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 College History and NCA Affiliation ............................................................................................................................. 9 Memberships ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 ADMISSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Admissions Policies ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Enrollment and Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Enrollment Options .................................................................................................................................................... 12 CHANGES IN CLASS SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Drop/Add Period ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Federal Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 18 General Education Outcomes .................................................................................................................................... 18 Academic Assessment ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Attendance ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Academic Placement.................................................................................................................................................. 19 Transfer of Credit ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 CLEP Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Military Educational Experience Credit...................................................................................................................... 22 EVALUATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS ...................................................................................................................... 22 Grades and Grade Points ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Transcripts ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Early Student Progress Report (ESP) .......................................................................................................................... 23 Honors Recognition ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Academic Appeals ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 Final Examinations ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 GRADUATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 25 STUDENT SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Advising, Counseling, and Career Planning ................................................................................................................ 25 Advising ...................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Counseling.................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Career Information and Assessment ......................................................................................................................... 26 College Career Success Seminar (CCSS) ..................................................................................................................... 26 STUDENT SUPPORT ......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Student Success Center (SSC) .................................................................................................................................... 26 Peer Tutoring ............................................................................................................................................................. 27 Adult Basic Education (ABE) ....................................................................................................................................... 27 General Educational Development (GED) .................................................................................................................. 27 WRITING CENTER ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER (Burlingame Campus) ...................................................................................................... 27 LIBRARY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28 EMAIL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 28 STUDENT CENTER (Iola Campus)