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The college values regular class attendance as an essential component contributing to the learning process and therefore expects students to attend all class meetings of each course for which they are registered. The attendance policy of each instructor is included in the course syllabus distributed by the instructor on the first day of class. Compliance with each instructor’s attendance policy is the student’s responsibility.

(SOAP)
To promote academic progress, SOAP standards are applied to all students taking credit and developmental courses. GPAs and credit hours include grades earned in all college credit and developmental courses. Your SOAP GPA may differ from the semester grade report and transcript GPA. SOAP statuses are designed to prevent students who are struggling academically from registering until they develop appropriate success strategies with a counselor.

(FERPA)
As a college student, all information, records and correspondence are directed only to you as the student according to FERPA. Therefore, prior written consent from the student must be obtained before information may be disclosed to a third party. Additional information about FERPA can be reviewed in the college catalog or may be obtained from

Registration in Building S, Room S103 | (708) 974-2110.

As of April 2019, all ACT, SAT, and placement test scores are considered valid for a maximum of 18 months from the date the test was taken.

Each student is expected to be honest in his or her class work. The college regards cheating or plagiarism in the classroom, Testing Services, laboratories, and on assignments or examinations is a serious offense. Instructors at the college will clearly state their cheating or plagiarism policies and penalties in their course syllabi. The penalty may include a grade of “F” being entered for the student for the course. All incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the appropriate subdivision office using the official academic dishonesty form. Multiple violations of the Code of Academic Integrity will result in progressive action, as outlined in the college catalog.

The Code of Student Conduct (“the Code”) defines the standards of conduct and establishes procedures to provide a full and fair opportunity for review of alleged student misconduct. The Code reasonably limits some activities and prohibits certain behaviors, which could interfere with the orderly operation of the college and the pursuit of its goals. Each student is responsible for knowledge of and compliance with the Code. The college further recognizes each student’s right to procedural due process, including notice and a fair hearing. The

Code is available in hard copy in the Student Life
Office in Building U, Room U115, or online on the student portal.

As of January 2016, students have six years from the semester of first enrollment to complete their program of study. If not completed within this timeframe, students will need to complete their studies under a newer, non-expired catalog. Students who have a break in enrollment of six or more semesters must follow the Readmission Policy found in the catalog. Additional information about college policies may be found in the college catalog.

Students considering withdrawing from a course should speak with an advisor or counselor as early as possible to review all options.

Every course has its own withdrawal date. Students who have

holds on their record are not permitted to withdraw from courses online. They must either call or visit the Registration Office

during business hours to withdraw from a course. The deadline dates apply regardless of any holds students may have that prevent them from withdrawing online. Students with no holds may officially withdraw online.

Once a student has withdrawn from a course, he/she will no longer be allowed to attend class. All withdrawals are final. Once a student has withdrawn, a grade of “W” will appear on the official transcript. This grade does not affect the student’s GPA. A student who does not officially withdraw may receive a grade of “F.” This grade will become a part of the student’s permanent record. The student remains responsible for all tuition and fees related to the course. Withdrawing also may have negative implications to your financial aid. You can find specific withdrawal dates at .

After the tuition refund period, students may withdraw from courses by processing a Withdrawal Form during regular office hours through the Registration Office in Building S, Room S103,
by phone at (708) 974-2110, or by accessing their academic record through the student portal.

It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course by the published deadlines. Courses dropped within the refund period will not appear on your record. Course length determines the number of calendar days allowed to drop a class in order to receive a 100 percent refund. No-shows do not constitute a drop. Students enrolled in a class that is cancelled by the college will receive a full refund.

Questions about refund deadlines for specific classes/sections can be directed to the Cashier’s Office at (708) 974-5715.

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