SEE WHERE ATLANTIC CAPE CAN TAKE YOU. 2019-2020 CATALOG ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall 2019 Spring 2020 Labor Day, College closed ......................................................September 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, College closed ................................January 20 Fall Classes begin, Full Semester (ML & AC) ..............September 3 Spring Classes begin, Full Semester (ML & AC) ............ January 21 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ........................... August 30 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person .......................January 17 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ....September 2 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ...January 20 Drop/Add .......................................................................September 3-9 Drop/Add ................................................................... January 21-27 Last day to drop with 50% refund ...................................September 16 Last day to drop with 50% refund .................................... February 3 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ...............................November 8 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ............................... March 27 First 8-week Fall Session .............................. September 3-Oct. 26 Cape May Spring Session, 12 weeks .............. January 21-April 18 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ....................... August 30 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person .......................January 17 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ....September 2 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* .......January 20 Drop/Add .......................................................................September 3-4 Last day to drop with 50% refund ....................................January 27 Last day to drop with 50% refund .....................................September 9 Drop/Add ....................................................................... January 21-27 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade .............................September 27 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ................................... March 27 Cape May Fall Session, 12 weeks ...............September 23-Dec. 14 First 8-week Spring Session .........................January 21-March 14 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ..................September 20 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person .......................January 17 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ..September 22 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* .......January 20 Drop/Add ...................................................................September 23-27 Drop/Add ....................................................................... January 21-22 Last day to drop with 50% refund ...................................September 30 Last day to drop with 50% refund ........................................January 27 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ................................November 1 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ................................ February 14 Second 8-week Fall Session .............................October 28-Dec. 21 Spring break .............................................................. March 16-21 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ...................... October 25 Second 8-week Spring Session .......................... March 23-May 16 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ..... October 27 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ........................ March 20 Drop/Add .......................................................................October 28-29 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* ........ March 22 Last day to drop with 50% refund ......................................November 1 Drop/Add ......................................................................... March 23-24 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ..............................November 22 Last day to drop with 50% refund ......................................... March 27 Registration dates for Winter and Spring 2020 ....................... see website Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ......................................April 17 Thanksgiving break ...................................................November 28-Dec. 1 Registration dates for Summer and Fall 2020 ......................... see website Last day of classes, Full Semester ..........................................December 14 Last day of Spring classes – Full Semester ........................................May 9 Finals week – Full Semester .............................................December 16-21 Finals week – Full Semester .................................................... May 11-16 Academy of Culinary Arts classes end ...................................December 17 Academy of Culinary Arts classes end; ACA Graduation ..................May 11 College closed ..................................................... December 24-January 1 Commencement ............................................................................May 21 Winter Session 2020 – January 2 through January 15** Summer 2020 (There are no Friday classes.) (Classes meet for 11 day. No classes on Sat., Jan. 11, or Sundays.) Memorial Day, College closed ........................................................May 25 Last day to drop with 100% refund in person ...................... December 23 Full Summer Session, 13 weeks........................May 26-August 20 Last day to drop with 100% refund, online, mail or fax* .............January 1 First Summer Session, 6 weeks ............................... May 26-July 2 Winter Session classes begin.......................................... January 2 Second Summer Session, 8 weeks ....................June 29-August 20 Last day to drop with 50% refund ..............................................January 2 Independence Day, College closed ................................................... July 4 Last day to drop with Withdraw grade ........................................January 3 Third session, 6 weeks .......................................July 13-August 20 **Last day of Winter Session classes .........................................January 15 Last day to drop with 100% refund ......... one day prior to start of session Last day to add, 6- and 8-week sessions…two days after start of session **If one of the 11 days is cancelled for inclement weather, classes will meet Last day to add, full session (13 weeks) ..five days after start of session on Thursday, January 16.) Last day to drop with 50% refund, all sessions…five days after start of session Last day to drop with Withdraw grade 6-week sessions (1st and 3rd sessions) .................by end of third week ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICE LEARNING 8- and 13-week sessions (2nd and full sessions) .by end of fourth week There may be additional costs for supplies, supplements, * Visit www.atlantic.edu/webadvisor and/or access codes in some classes. Students may also be required to dedicate time outside of class meetings for service learning projects and/or group work. Course requirements will be addressed by faculty with their students during the first week of classes. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGe As the president of Atlantic Cape Community College, I am pleased to share with you the 2019-2020 edition of the college catalog. Thank you for choosing Atlantic Cape Community College. I am pleased and honored to be the ninth president of this institution. As president, I will continue to devote my time and energy to achieving Atlantic Cape’s vision of fulfilling regional educational needs, strengthening our community’s economy, and partnering with high schools and higher education institutions to create seamless educational pathways and maximize student success. Atlantic Cape serves Atlantic and Cape May counties with an unwavering commitment to an affordable education, academic excellence and a relevant curriculum. Our academic programs lead to career opportunities and have the ability to transfer seamlessly to four-year universities in New Jersey and other colleges and universities where we have transfer agreements. With our online courses, a dozen online degree programs, and our new 12-week seasonal semester in Cape May, Atlantic Cape is as accessible as ever. We have achieved a great deal in over 50 years, and we will continue improving our educational offerings and support services. Our greatest strengths are our students, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees. Working together, we fulfill our mission of creating opportu­ nity and providing access to excellent programs and services that successfully meet students’ educational goals. Everyone at Atlantic Cape is excited to be a part of an institution that provides educational opportunities and support services that prepare students to improve their personal quality of life and to succeed in the 21st century. I look forward to seeing you around campus! Sincerely, Dr. Barbara Gaba President 1 CONTENTS About Atlantic Cape ............................................................. 4 STATEMENT OF PROVISION Academic Calendar ......................................inside front cover The College catalog is the sole official document detailing informa­ Academic Policies and Procedures ...................................... 19 tion relevant to student academics and procedures. The provisions, Academic Programs ....................................................... 3, 43 statements, policies,