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Cape Fear
Community College
WILMINGTON CAMPUS
411 North Front Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401-3910
(910) 362-7000
NORTH CAMPUS
4500 BLUE CLAY ROAD
CASTLE HAYNE, North Carolina 28429-6114
(910) 362-7700
Burgaw Center
100 E. Industrial Drive
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
(910) 362-7900
Surf City comunity center
201 community center drive
surf city, north carolina 28445
(910) 362-7900
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College
www.cfcc.edu
CATALOG
2011-2012
VOLUME XXXXI MAY 2011
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NOTE
The catalog and handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained
herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the College or the State. Efforts will
be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the North Carolina State Legislature, the North Carolina Community College
System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curricula, fees, etc., necessary.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are committed to equality of educational opportunity. The College
does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees. Moreover, the College is committed to cultural diversity and actively seeks larger
numbers of minorities within the College community. This policy applies to both students and employees at all levels of the Colleges operations.
Institutional Accreditation
"Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award as-sociate
degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions
about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community College.
Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) provides the above information to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status
of CFCC, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of CFCC's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against CFCC for alleged non-com-pliance
with a standard or requirement. The Commission on College's should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Cape
Fear Community College's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise, the Commission on College's website provides
membership information and accreditation status of its members at www.sacscoc.org. All other inquiries about Cape Fear Community College
should be addressed directly to the college and not to the Commission on College's office."ard.
MEMBER OF
Cape Fear Community College is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System, the League for Innovation in Commu-nity
Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges.
ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF SELECT PROGRAMS
Associate Degree Nursing: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The address and telephone number of the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 975-5000.
Criminal Justice Technology: The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The address and telephone
number of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is NC Criminal Justice Standards Division, NC
Department of Justice, 114 West Edenton Street, PO Drawer 149 Raleigh, NC 27602, (910) 716-6470.
Dental Assisting: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission
on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653.
Dental Hygiene: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission
on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. The
dental hygiene program is accredited without reporting requirements.
Medical Sonography: The Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and tele-phone
number of CAAHEP is 1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350. The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025
Woodlane Dr. St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, 651-731-1582.
Occupational Therapy Assistant: The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA), located at 5720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 3220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, (301) 652-AOTA.
Pharmacy Technology: The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, (301)
657-3000, www.ashp.org.
Phlebotomy: The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8710 W. Bryn Marr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-
3415, (773) 714-8880.
Practical Nursing: The North Carolina Board of Nursing, PO Box 2129 Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 782-3211, www.ncbon.org.
Radiography: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182,
(312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org.
Surgical Technology: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756,
(727) 210-2350
ADMISSION TO ANY AND ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS MADE
WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR OTHER
NON-RELEVANT FACTORS.
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Table Of Contents
President’s Welcome.............................................................1
College Calendar..................................................................3
Local Board of Trustees........................................................1
Mission Statements...............................................................2
Vision Statement...................................................................2
State Board of Community Colleges....................................1
About the College.................................................................2
Admissions..........................................................................5
Admission of International Students.............................8
Admission of Non-degree Seeking Student..................5
Admission of Out-of-State Students..............................7
Admission of Transfer Students....................................5
Admission of Transient Students...................................6
General Admissions Process..........................................8
High School Students Enrolling in CFCC Classes........7
Provisional Admission...................................................6
Re-Admission of Curriculum Students.........................6
Selective Admissions/Health Science Programs...........5
Special Credit-Lifelong Learners..................................6
Services to Students ...........................................................9
Where to Go for What...................................................9
Accuplacer Test...........................................................11
Basic Skills Division...................................................17
Campus Visits................................................................9
Career and Testing Services..........................................9
Continuing Education Services...................................17
Counseling.....................................................................9
Developmental Studies................................................11
Disability Support Services...........................................9.
GED Testing................................................................11
Health Services............................................................16
Human Resources Development.................................17
Learning Lab...............................................................16
Learning Resources Center..........................................16
myCFCC........................................................................9
Orientation.....................................................................9
Placement Test Advising Guide...................................10.
Placement Testing........................................................11
Placement Testing Options..........................................11.
Retention and Graduation Rate Information...............11
Retest Policy................................................................11
WebAdvisor...................................................................9
Registration Information.................................................17
Auditing Courses.........................................................18
Course Load.................................................................17
Procedures for Registering for Classes........................17.
Semester Hour Credit..................................................17
Semester System..........................................................17
WebAdvisor (Online Registration)..............................18
Withdrawal..................................................................18
Academic Information.....................................................19
Academic Forgiveness.................................................24
Academic Program Change.........................................24
Academic Program of Study.......................................24
Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension...........25
Advanced Placement...................................................21.
Attendance...................................................................19
Catalog of Record........................................................26
Cheating and Plagiarism..............................................25
CLEP - College Level Examination Program.............21
College Closings and Delays.......................................20
Computer Competency................................................27
Course Repeat Policy..................................................24
Credit by Proficiency...................................................21
Degree Audit................................................................26
Educational Partnerships.............................................22
Experiential Learning..................................................24
Final Grades.................................................................21
Grade Appeal Procedure..............................................24
Grading and Grade Point Averages.............................19
Grading Scale..............................................................19
Grading System...........................................................19
Graduation Needs........................................................27
Inclement Weather.......................................................20
Incomplete Grades.......................................................21
Independent Study.......................................................23
Intent to Graduate........................................................27
North Carolina High School to Community College
Articulation Agreement............................................24
Off-Campus Groups and Individuals...........................20
On-Campus Groups and Individuals...........................20
Partnerships with Community Agencies.....................22
Prerequisites and Corequisites.....................................26
Re-enrollment after Academic Suspension.................25
Requirements for Graduation......................................26
Right of Appeal............................................................25
Right of Appeal (Cheating).........................................26
Satisfactory Progress Standards..................................25
Scholastic Honors........................................................27
Student Advisement.....................................................19
Student Participation in CFCC Activities....................21
Translating Course Grades into GPA...........................19
Waiver of Prerequisites and Corequisites....................26
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Financial Aid.....................................................................27
Appeal Process............................................................29
Applying for Financial Aid..........................................28
Available Aid Programs...............................................27
Eligibility After Graduation.........................................28
Financial Need and Expected Family Contribution....28
Foundation Scholarships.............................................29
Maintaining Veterans Educational Benefits.................43
Maximum Time Frame................................................28
Notification of Awards.................................................28
Qualitative and Quantitative Standards.......................28
Return of Federal Funds..............................................29
Satisfactory Academic Progress..................................28
Student Ambassadors...................................................42
Tuition/Fees/Books......................................................29
Verification..................................................................28
Veterans Educational Benefits.....................................43
Vocational Rehabilitation............................................43
Expenses............................................................................43
Bookstore.....................................................................44
Electronic Signature Policy for Students.....................43
Graduation Fees...........................................................45
Institutional Indebtedness............................................45
Insurance......................................................................44
Parking and Security Permits......................................44
Personnel in the Armed Services.................................45
Refund of Tuition........................................................44
Return Check Guidelines.............................................45
Student Fees.................................................................43
Student Identification Card..........................................44
Textbooks and Educational Tools................................44
Transcript of Record....................................................45
Tuition .........................................................................43
Student Activities .............................................................45
Athletics and Intramural Activities..............................45
Clubs and Organizations..............................................46
College Sponsored Activities and Events....................48
Intramural Program.....................................................45
Phi Theta Kappa..........................................................46
Social Activities...........................................................46
Student Ambassadors Program....................................46
Student Government Association................................46
Student Publications....................................................48
General Information........................................................48
Change of Name/Address............................................48
Children on Campus Policy.........................................48
Dress............................................................................48
Food Services..............................................................49
Housing........................................................................49
Lost and Found............................................................49
Parking.........................................................................49
Telephones...................................................................49
Tobacco Free Campus Policy......................................49
Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities .......50
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act............................54
Classroom Rules..........................................................53
Code of Conduct..........................................................52
Computer Acceptable Use Policy................................51
Conduct Probation and Suspension.............................52
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy...........53
Crime Data...................................................................53
Directory Information..................................................51
Drug and Alcohol Policy.............................................55
Emergency Evacuation................................................55
Evacuation of Buildings..............................................55
Grievance Procedure...................................................54
Judicial Board..............................................................54
Patent and Copyright Policy........................................51
Right of Appeal............................................................53
Rights of Administration.............................................50
Rights of Faculty.........................................................50
Rights of Parents..........................................................50
Rights of Students........................................................50
Sex Offender Notification............................................54
Sexual Harassment......................................................55
Student and Public Complaint
Policy and Procedures..............................................55
Student Records...........................................................50
Weapons on Campus...................................................53
Written Student Complaint..........................................54
Extended Services-Continuing Education .....................57
Basic Skills Division...................................................59
Burgaw Center.............................................................64
Corporate and Continuing Education Division...........60
Distance Learning........................................................64
General Course Information........................................57
Public Health and Safety Division..............................62
Recreation and Leisure Programs................................63
Surf City Community Center.......................................64
Programs of Study ...........................................................65
General Education Values Statement...........................67
College Transfer General Information
and Articulation Agreements....................................67
College Transfer Programs .............................................76
Associate in Arts General Studies...............................76
Associate in Science General Studies..........................80
Associate in Arts Pre-Majors
Art Education...........................................................84
Business Administration, Accounting, Economics,
Finance and Marketing....................................88
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Dental Assisting.........................................................176
Dental Hygiene..........................................................176
Drafting.............................................................. 177/191
Early Childhood Education.......................................177
Electrical/Electronics Technology.............................179
Electronics Engineering Technology.........................180
Esthetics Instructors...................................................181
Esthetics Technology.................................................181
Film and Video Production Technology....................182
Fire Protection Technology.......................................183
Hospitality Management...........................................184
Industrial Systems Technology..................................185
Interior Design...........................................................187
Landscape Gardening................................................187
Retention Pond Management.................................188
LPN Refresher................................................... 188/195
Machining Technology..............................................189
Manicuring/Nail Technology.....................................189
Marine and Diesel Mechanics...................................189
Marine Technology....................................................190
Mechanical Engineering Technology........................191
CAD Drafting.........................................................191
Medical Office Administration..................................192
Medical Sonography..................................................193
Medical Transcription................................................194
Nuclear Technology...................................................187
Nursing Programs
Associate Degree Nursing (RN).............................195
LPN Refresher........................................................196
Practical Nursing (LPN).........................................196
Occupational Therapy Assistant................................197
Paralegal Technology................................................198
Pharmacy Technology...............................................199
Phlebotomy................................................................201
Practical Nursing (LPN).................................... 195/201
Radiography..............................................................201
Real Estate.................................................................202
Surgical Technology..................................................202
Sustainability Technologies.......................................203
Truck Driver Training................................................204
Welding Technology..................................................205
Course Descriptions.......................................................206
Staff and Faculty ............................................................315
Business Education and Marketing Education.........91
Communication/Communication Studies................93
Criminal Justice........................................................96
Elementary Education............................................100
English....................................................................105
English Education..................................................108
History....................................................................111
Information Systems..............................................114
Mass Communication/Journalism..........................117
Middle Grades Education.......................................120
Nursing...................................................................119
Political Science.....................................................125
Psychology.............................................................129
Social Work............................................................132
Sociology................................................................135
Special Education...................................................138
Associate in Fine Arts Pre-Major
Art...........................................................................141
Drama.....................................................................144
Music and Music Education...................................148
Associate in Arts Diploma
General Studies......................................................150
Associate in Science Diploma
General Studies......................................................153
Associate in General Education....................................156
Associate in Applied Science, Diploma
and Certificate Programs
Accounting................................................................156
Air Conditioning, Heating
& Refrigeration Technology...................................157
Architectural Technology..........................................158
Associate Degree Nursing................................. 158/195
Automotive Mechanics..............................................159
Basic Law Enforcement Training..............................160
Boat Building.............................................................160
Boat Manufacturing and Service...............................161
Business Administration............................................162
Banking and Finance..............................................162
Carpentry...................................................................163
Chemical Technology................................................164
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology...........164
Community Spanish Interpreter................................165
Computer Engineering Technology...........................167
Networking.............................................................167
Security...................................................................168
Web Development..................................................168
Computer Information Technology...........................169
Computer-Integrated Machining...............................170
Construction Management Technology.....................171
Cosmetology..............................................................172
Criminal Justice Technology.....................................173
Culinary Arts.............................................................174
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Performance Measures and Standards
In February 1999, in response to a mandate from the NC General Assembly to review past performance and define standards
of performance to ensure the quality and effectiveness of programs and services, the NC State Board of Community Colleges
adopted 12 performance measures for all 58 community colleges as the core indicators of student success for public accountability
purposes.
In 2007, the NC General Assembly approved modifications to the NC Community College Performance Measures and Standards
as recommended by the NC State Board of Community Colleges. The modifications, effective immediately, reduced the number
of measures from 12 to 8, but require colleges to meet all standards plus †additional criteria for measures 2 and 3 below to qualify
for the Exceptional Institutional Performance funding. CFCC’s performance results for 2008-2009 are as follows:
Performance Measure Standard CFCC Performance
1. Progress of Basic Skills Students 75% of all adult literacy students are expected to progress
within a level, complete a level entered or a predetermined goal,
complete the level entered and advance to a higher level.
80% progressed
(3,619 literacy students served by
CFCC
2. Passing Rates on Licensure and
Certification Examinations by First Time
Test Takers
80% aggregate institutional passing rate for first-time test
takers.
†Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional
Performance rating—The passing rate on all reported
licensure/certification exams for which the colleges have
authority over who sits for the exam must meet or exceed
70% for first-time test takers.
1. Aggregate score: 95%
2. Individual scores:
Cosmetology-100% (11 tested)
Cosmetology Apprentice-100%
(27 tested)
Manicurist- *
Esthetics-*
Dental Hygiene-100% (12 tested)
Radiography – 93% (27 tested)
PN-100% (14 tested)
ADN-100% (54 tested)
EMT-94% (121 tested)
EMT-P-89% (18 tested)
EMT-I-*
BLET-85% (52 tested)
Real Estate Sales-*
* = number too small to report
without violating privacy laws
†CFCC met additional criteria for
this measure.
3. Performance of College Transfer
Students
83% of associate degree recipients and the students who
transferred with 24 or more semester hours from CFCC
must have a GPA of 2.0 or better after 2 semesters at a
university.
†Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional
Performance rating—performance of CFCC transfer
students must equal or exceed the performance of native
UNC sophomores and juniors: standard is 86% for 2008-09
87%- Associate Degree recipients had
a 2.0 GPA or higher
78%- Transfers w/o degree but
transferring with 24 or more semester
hours had a 2.0 GPA or higher
83% of all qualifying transfer students
achieved a GPA of 2.0 or better
4. Passing Rates of Students in
Developmental Courses
75% of students completing a developmental course in
English, reading or mathematics will earn a grade of “C” or
better.
80% (of 3,083) combined, English
and Math
78% (of 1,311) completed English
with a “C” or better
82% (of 1,772) completed math
with a “C” or better
5. Success Rates of Developmental Students
in Subsequent College-Level Courses
80% of students who completed a developmental course
in 2007-08 and completed subsequent college level course
in 2008-09 will have a passing grade for the college level
course.
81% (891) combined, English and
Math
79% (of 525) completed in
subsequent college-level English
courses
83% (of 366) completed in
subsequent college-level math
6. Satisfaction of Program Completers and
Non-Completers
90% of the combined respondents will report to be satisfied
with the quality of CFCC’s programs and services
98% satisfied
7. Curriculum Student Retention,
Graduation and Transfer
65% of fall cohort will complete a curriculum program, still
be enrolled, or transfer to another college by the following
fall.
75% graduated, still enrolled or
transferred
8. Business/Industry Satisfaction
with Customized Training
90% of businesses/industries surveyed will report
satisfaction with CFCC services.
93% satisfied
For more detailed information about the Performance Measures and Standards, visit the Cape Fear Community College’s Institu-tional
Effectiveness web page at http://www.cfcc.edu/ie/measures.htm.
campus maps
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Wilmington Campus Map
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North Campus Map
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GENERAL INFORMATION
President’s Welcome
Thank you for considering Cape Fear Community College as you make decisions
about education and training—decisions that are critical to your future. The entire
College family—fellow students, faculty and staff, trustees, and CFCC friends and
supporters—joins me in inviting your review of this catalog. Then call and arrange
to visit the campus. It would be our pleasure to show you around and to answer
any questions.
CFCC offers small classes, personable college staff, and lots of individual
assistance for students throughout the course of their studies. This support system—
in combination with your dedicated efforts—is a winning formula.
Your future begins now—welcome to Cape Fear Community College!
Eric B. McKeithan
President, Cape Fear Community College
Local Board of Trustees
Mr. Louis A. Burney, Jr........................................Wilmington
The Honorable W. Allen Cobb, Jr. ...........Wrightsville Beach
Mr. Charles Edward Crowell ...............................Wilmington
The Honorable R. Theodore Davis, Jr..................Wilmington
Mr. Alexander D. Guy.............................................. Surf City
The Honorable Lethia S. Hankins........................Wilmington
Ms. Louise F. McColl ..........................................Wilmington
Mr. Kenneth J. McGee .........................................Wilmington
Mr. Barren E. Nobles ...........................................Wilmington
Mr. William N. Rose ................................Wrightsville Beach
Mr. William R. Turner, Jr. ....................................Wilmington
Mr. J. Griffin Weld ........................................................Currie
Mr. C. Bruce Williams .........................................Wilmington
President, Student Government Association CFCC
State Board of
Community Colleges
Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Chair....................................Cary
Dr. Linwood Powell, Vice Chair..........................Fayetteville
Mr. K. Ray Bailey ................................................... Asheville
The Honorable Janet Cowell...................................... Raleigh
Ms. Naomi Daggs .............................................. Rockingham
The Honorable Walter Dalton .......................... Rutherfordton
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford ................................................Goldsboro
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain ............................................. Asheboro
Ms. Raichelle Glover ...............................................Charlotte
Mr. G. Gordon Greenwood ..................................... Asheville
Dr. G. Thomas Houlihan............................................. Oxford
Mr. Earl W. Laws, Jr...............................................Ex-Officio
Mr. Edwin H. Madden, Jr..........................................Cashiers
Mr. Chester Middlesworth ..................................... Statesville
Dr. Samuel Powell ................................................ Burlington
Ms. B. Joanne Steiner ................................................ Raleigh
Ms. Norma Bulluck Turnage.............................Rocky Mount
Mr. Herbert L. Watkins ............................................Charlotte
Mr. Allen H. Wellons, J.D. ..................................... Smithfield
Ms. Ann H. Whitford ......................................Morehead City
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr..............................................Roxboro
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CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mission Statement
for the North Carolina
Community College System
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System
is to open the door to high‑quality, accessible educational op-portunities
that minimize barriers to post‑secondary education,
maximize student success, and improve the lives and well‑being
of individuals by providing:
• Education, training and retraining for the workforce,
including basic skills and literacy education,
occupational and pre‑baccalaureate programs.
• Support for economic development through services to
and in partnership with business and industry.
• Services to communities and individuals, which improve
the quality of life.
Adopted by the State Board of Community Colleges, Octo-ber
1993; revised March 1994, April 1994; reaffirmed January
1998; affirmed October 21, 1999 by System Planning Council.
Mission Statement
for Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College is an open door, multi-campus,
comprehensive community college that strengthens the
academic, economic, social and cultural life of the citizens of
New Hanover and Pender counties.
As a member of the North Carolina Community College
System, Cape Fear Community College fully supports the
system mission and fulfills its purposes by:
• Focusing on vocational, technical, pre-baccalaureate,
literacy education, and continuing education programs
and services;
• Recruiting, enrolling, advising and retaining a diverse
student body;
• Recruiting, retaining and developing a highly qualified
and diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality
education and service to the College and the community;
• Evaluating existing programs and implementing new
curricula and instructional strategies to serve the changing
needs of the service area;
• Providing support services that help students succeed;
• Enhancing student life through clubs, cultural activities,
leadership opportunities, and athletics; and
• Interacting and cooperating with others to encourage,
promote and facilitate economic and community
development.
Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 23, 1995;
revised January 18, 1996; revised November 19, 2003;
reaffirmed January 26, 2006; reaffirmed September 10, 2010.
Cape Fear Community College
Vision Statement
“Cape Fear Community College: Building a future‑oriented
world‑class workforce and a community of lifelong learners
in partnership with regional businesses and agencies. Imagine
the possibilities!”
Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 26, 1998.
The College
Cape Fear Community College is a comprehensive community
college that offers education and training services through
numerous (1) TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CURRICULA
in such broad areas as health care, business, engineering
technologies, computer sciences, architecture/construction/
interior design, law enforcement and numerous other fields,
(2) COLLEGE TRANSFER/UNIVERSITY PARALLEL
studies in the freshman and sophomore years of baccalaureate
programs, and (3) a host of CONTINUING EDUCATION
programs that can be broadly clustered into such categories as
Basic Skills (including Adult High School and GED, among
other programs), Occupational Extension (custom-designed
training related directly to the in-service training needs of
various professions), and Community Services/Self-Supporting
classes that may include a wide range of avocational interests.
The core of the College’s mission is world-class workforce
development.
CFCC is one of fifty-eight institutions comprising the North
Carolina Community College System. The North Carolina
Community College System and its constituent institutions
operate in accord with legislation enacted by the North Carolina
General Assembly and as contained in Chapter 115D of the
North Carolina General Statutes. Governance of Cape Fear
Community College is further defined by policies, rules, and
procedures as promulgated in accord with state and federal
laws by the North Carolina State Board of Community Col-leges,
the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees,
and College officials.
Cape Fear Community College's official service area includes
New Hanover and Pender counties. CFCC’s Wilmington
campus is located in downtown Wilmington and the North
Campus is located in Castle Hayne. CFCC offers classes at
the Burgaw Center and at the Surf City Community Center
in Pender County. Several CFCC technical and vocational
programs are unique to southeastern North Carolina and to the
state as a whole, and the College therefore serves as a regional
provider of workforce training. The number of different students
annually enrolling at the College typically exceeds 27,000.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Calendar 2011-2012
FALL 2011
New Student Orientation........................................... August 9, 2011
Final Registration 8:00 am-7:00 pm ....................... August 10, 2011
Fall In-Service......................................................... August 11, 2011
Final Adjustment Day 8:00 am-6:00 pm,
Drop/Add, Concurrent Enrollment ......................... August 12, 2011
Classes Begin .......................................................... August 15, 2011
Last day for tuition refund (75%) ........................... August 24, 2011
Labor Day - College Closed ..........................................Sept 5, 2011
Grade of “W” begins All Classes
(Instructor Signature Required) ..August 25, 2011-Sept 16, 2011
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) ........ Sept 19, 2011-Nov 14, 2011
Fall Break (No classes - Faculty/students)........... October 7-8, 2011
Advisement Period for Spring 2012
(currently enrolled students only)..........October 24-Nov 7, 2011
WEB Registration for Spring 2012
(currently enrolled students only).......... October 24-Dec 8, 2011
No Course Withdrawal Permitted ..................... Nov 15-Dec 9, 2011
Last Day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Fall .........Nov 11, 2011
Thanksgiving Break-No Classes............................ Nov 23-26, 2011
Thanksgiving Holiday-College Closed.................. Nov 24-26, 2011
Classes Resume ...........................................................Nov 28, 2011
Last day of Class.................................................. December 9, 2011
Holiday-College Closed.............................. Dec 26-January 2, 2011
Refund of Tuition
100% through August 12
75% through August 24
None thereafter
Fall 2011
First Mini Session (August 15 - October 11)
Registration ............................................................ August 10, 2011
Classes Begin ......................................................... August 15, 2011
Last day to request 75% refund ............................. August 18, 2011
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Signature Required) ...... August 19-August 30, 2011
Labor Day - College Closed ..........................................Sept 5, 2011
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Signature Required) ............August 31-Sept 28, 2011
No course withdrawal ...............................Sept 29-October 11, 2011
Last day of Class....................................................October 11, 2011
Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall...................Nov 11, 2011
Refund of Tuition
100% through August 12
75% through August 18
None thereafter
Fall 2011
Second Mini Session (October 12 - Dec 9)
Registration ............................................................ August 10, 2011
Classes Begin .........................................................October 12, 2011
Last day to request 75% refund .............................October 17, 2011
Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall...................Nov 11, 2011
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Signature Required) .....October 18-October 27, 2011
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Signature Required) ...........October 28-Nov 30, 2011
Thanksgiving Break............................................... Nov 23-26, 2011
No course withdrawal ......................................... Dec 1-Dec 9, 2011
Last day of Class............................................................ Dec 9, 2011
Refund of Tuition
100% through October 11
75% through October 17
None thereafter
Spring 2012
Registration 8:00 am-7:00 pm,
Concurrent Registration ........................................... January 3, 2012
Final Schedule Adjustment Day, Concurrent Registration,
Spring In-Service ..................................................... January 4, 2012
Classes Begin ........................................................... January 5, 2012
Last day for tuition refund (75%) .......................... January 17, 2012
Martin Luther King Holiday-College Closed ........ January 16, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Signature Required) ..... January 18-February 8, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) ............. February 9-April 2, 2012
Last Day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Spring . March 19, 2012
Spring Break
(No classes-Faculty/students) ............ March 12-March 17, 2012
Classes Resume........................................................ March 19, 2012
Easter Holiday-College Closed.................................... April 6, 2012
Azalea Festival-College Closed................................. April 14, 2012
Advisement Period for Summer/Fall 2012
(currently enrolled students only)............ April 9-April 27, 2012
WEB Registration for Summer/Fall 2012
(currently enrolled students only)............. April 9-May 15, 2012
No Course Withdrawal Permitted .................. April 13-May 4, 2012
Classes End ................................................................... May 4, 2012
Commencement ............................................................ May 5, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through January 4
75% through January 17
None thereafter
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Spring 2012
First Spring Mini Session 2012 (January 5-March 1, 2012)
Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments........ January 4, 2012
Classes Begin ........................................................... January 5, 2012
Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ....................... January 10, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor signature required) ....... January 11-January 23, 2012
Martin Luther King Holiday- College Closed ....... January 16, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) ..... January 24-February 20, 2012
No Course Withdrawal.......................... February 21-March 1, 2012
Classes End ................................................................ March 1, 2012
Commencement ........................................................... May 5, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through January 4
75% through January 10
None thereafter
Spring 2012
Second Spring Mini Session 2011 (March 2 – May 4, 2012)
Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments.......... March 1, 2012
Classes Begin ............................................................. March 2, 2012
Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ........................... March 7, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor signature required) ............. March 8-March 26, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) ............. March 27-April 25, 2012
No Course Withdrawal................................... April 26-May 4, 2012
Classes End ................................................................... May 4, 2012
Commencement ............................................................ May 5, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through March 1
75% through March 7
None thereafter
Summer 2012
10 week session (May 16 – July 26)
Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments
Concurrent registration .......................................... May 15, 2012
Classes Begin .............................................................. May 16, 2012
Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ May 22, 2012
Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 28, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor signature required) ....................May 23-June 6, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) .................... June 7-July 12, 2012
Last day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Summer .. June 25, 2012
July 4th Holiday-College Closed ...................................July 4, 2012
No Course Withdrawal ..............................July 13-July 26, 2012
Classes End ..................................................................July 26, 2012
Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through May 15
75% through May 22
None thereafter
Summer 2012
1ST SUMMER MINI SESSION 2012 (May 16-June 20)
Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments
Concurrent Registration ........................................ May 15, 2012
Classes Begin .............................................................. May 16, 2012
Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ May 18, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor signature required) ..................May 21-May 25, 2012
Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 28, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) ..................May 29-June 13, 2012
Last day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Summer .. June 25, 2012
No Course Withdrawal...................................June 14-June 20, 2012
Classes End ................................................................. June 20, 2012
Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through May 15
75% through May 18
None thereafter
Summer 2012
2nd SUMMER MINI SESSION 2012 (June 21-July 26)
Final Registration Day – Schedule Adjustments
Concurrent registration ......................................... May 15, 2012
Classes Begin .............................................................. June 21, 2012
Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ June 25, 2012
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor signature required) .................... June 26-July 2, 2012
4th of July Holiday – College Closed ...........................July 4, 2012
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor signature required) .....................July 3-July 20, 2012
No Course Withdrawal....................................July 23-July 26, 2012
Classes End ..................................................................July 26, 2012
Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012
Refund of Tuition
100% through June 20
75% through June 25
None thereafter
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GENERAL INFORMATION
a grade of “C” or better in English and math could eliminate
the placement test requirement. Students will need to consult
with counselors.
Certain CFCC academic programs have additional entrance
requirements beyond general admissions to the College. Se-lective
admission programs at the College include: Associate
Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Nursing
Transition, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technol-ogy,
Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Sonography,
and Surgical Technology.
Students may visit the Counseling Office for specific program
requirements and applications or visit our website at http://
www.cfcc.edu/healthsciences.
Admission of Transfer Students
1. Transfer students must complete CFCC’s admission require-ments
(see General Admission Process).
2. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better can be transferred
from other institutions to CFCC.
a. CFCC will accept all courses completed with a grade
of “C” or above from other North Carolina Community
Colleges that apply to the student’s program of study.
b. Credits are transferable from regionally accredited
two and four year institutions within the United States.
Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality
and credit hours to those offered at CFCC.
c. Transcripts of course work completed at a college or
university located outside of the United States must be
accompanied by (1) a certified English translation and
course evaluation (2) course descriptions if transfer
credit is needed. Contact the Director of Enrollment
Management for acceptable translation and evaluation
agencies.
3. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed
and accuracy, physical skills, and/or language skills will
be subject to review after five years unless the student has
been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may
include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign
languages, developmental, and trades courses.
4. Credits transferred from other institutions will be noted
on the student’s CFCC transcript. Grades achieved at other
institutions will not be used in the grade point average
computation at CFCC.
5. Credit gained through advanced placement testing will
require official transcripts from the testing agency.
6. Experiential learning or proficiency testing will not be
transferred directly as course work to CFCC.
Admissions
CFCC operates under an “open door” policy. This means that
the College offers instruction to all adults. So if you are 18
years of age or older, or if you have a high school diploma or
equivalent, and can benefit from courses and programs offered
by our College, WE WELCOME YOU. While CFCC advises
all students to seek a high school of diploma or equivalent,
admission to certain certificate programs may be granted
without prior completion of a diploma or GED. In addition,
admission to the college does not mean that students will be
admitted immediately to a program with specified admissions
requirements.
Admission to degree, diploma, and certain certificate
programs has additional requirements including high school
graduation, official transcripts, placement testing, and
medical examinations. Contact the Admissions Office for
specific program requirements.
The College reserves the right to refuse admission or readmis-sion
to any applicant during any period of time that the student
is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity.
North Carolina Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0301(c).
Admission as a Non-Degree Seeking
Student Special Credit
Students who are 18 years of age or older or have a high
school diploma or equivalent but do not wish to enter degree
or diploma programs may enter CFCC as “Special Credit”
students. Students admitted as Special Credit students may
carry only a part-time course load and must have their regis-tration
card approved by a counselor. Special Credit students
must satisfy course requirements with placement testing or
official post-secondary transcripts. Official post-secondary
transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable.
Admission as a Special Credit student does not constitute ad-mission
to any curriculum program. Special Credit students
may register part-time (no more than eleven (11) credit hours)
in any given semester and no more than eight (8) credit hours
during the Summer Session. Special Credit students may ac-cumulate
a total of eighteen (18) credit hours before being
required to meet all admission requirements. Special Credit
students are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s
benefits.
Selective Admission/Health
Science Programs
Students applying for admission to health science programs
must meet general college admission requirements as well as
specific program requirements. Each of the selective admission
programs requires that applicants be a high school graduate
or have a GED, meet the minimum placement test scores re-quired
for the specific curriculum program and complete the
program application process by the deadline established for
that particular program. Prior college course completion with
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7. Students should submit official copies of all transcripts
two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer
credit can be completed. Transfer credit for those transcripts
received during the registration process will be completed by
the end of the first academic session of enrollment. Faxed
transcripts are not acceptable.
8. To receive a degree, diploma or certificate from CFCC,
transfer students must complete at least 25 percent of program
requirements at CFCC.
Re-Admission of Curriculum Students
Students (including CFCC graduates) returning to CFCC
who have not been enrolled for a minimum of 3 years must
submit a new Admissions Application. Students must also
meet the admissions requirements for the current program of
study including evaluation of all coursework earned at CFCC
and other institutions.
Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed
and accuracy, physical skills, and language skills will be
subject to review after five years unless the student has
been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may
include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign
languages, developmental, and trades courses.
Admission of Transient Students
Transient students are those who are admitted and enrolled in
another college or university and wish to enroll in CFCC as a
full-time student for one academic session.
Transient students must:
1. Submit a completed CFCC Admission Application.
2. Submit written permission from their home
institution to enroll in CFCC.
3. Provide verification of completion of applicable
prerequisites prior to enrolling in CFCC courses.
Provisional Admission
Provisional admittance is granted during Final Schedule Adjust-ment
Day only. Students whose official high school transcripts
have not been received by the Admissions and Records Office
at the time of registration may be admitted provisionally. All
admissions requirements must be met within thirty (30) calendar
days from the first day of the academic session. Those students
who do not meet admissions requirements within thirty (30)
calendar days may be dropped from courses, and financial aid
benefits may also be jeopardized. Students will not be allowed
to register for upcoming semesters until all admission require-ments
are met. Students must take the placement test prior to
registration to meet course prerequisites.
NOTE: Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed
transcripts are not acceptable.
Special Credit - Lifelong Learners
Students who have no desire or intention to work toward a
degree, diploma, or certificate and wish to take classes for
personal development, enrichment, or simply for the joy of
learning may enroll as a Lifelong Learner. To be admitted as
a Lifelong Learner, the student need only submit a completed
college application for admission. Students admitted as Lifelong
Learners may carry only a part-time course load and must have
their registration approved by a counselor. Lifelong Learners
must meet and verify course prerequisites including placement
testing. Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed
transcripts are not acceptable. Admission as a Lifelong Learner
does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. A
Lifelong Learner who wishes to be reclassified as a regular
student must complete admission requirements as outlined in the
General Admissions Process in this catalog. Lifelong Learners
are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
High School Students Enrolling in CFCC
Classes-Gateway Program
The Gateway Program offers high school students the op-portunity
to enroll in college classes in order to earn both
high school and college credit upon successful completion of
CFCC courses.
Concurrent Enrollment, Huskins, and Learn and Earn
Online: Huskins classes are approved CFCC courses offered
primarily to high school students. These classes may be of-fered
at a high school or on a CFCC campus and are open to
qualifying high school students who are at least a junior in
high school or 16 years old. Concurrent enrollment allows
high school students the opportunity to enroll in approved
college courses offered in CFCC’s regular course schedule.
This program is open to qualifying high school students who
are at least 16 years old. Learn and Earn Online courses are
approved online courses that may be offered to qualifying
North Carolina high school students (grades 9-12).
Approved Courses: Concurrent Enrollment, Huskins, and
Learn and Earn Online students are eligible to enroll in the
following types of courses: courses numbered 100 or higher;
vocational and technical major courses; and college transfer
courses classified as a science, math, or technology course,
including the following subjects: biology, chemistry, comput-er
information, computer science, criminal justice, geology,
math, and physics.
Admission Guidelines: The public, private, or home school
administrator must initiate enrollment action for any high
school student wishing to enroll in this program. Each semes-ter,
the high school administrator must approve a student’s
enrollment by certifying that the student is making satisfac-tory
progress toward graduation and is enrolled at least half-time
in high school courses.
A high school student who wishes to enroll in a CFCC course
must demonstrate the academic skills and maturity level nec-essary
to perform at the college level. Students must meet the
same prerequisite, corequisite, and course admission require-ments
as adult degree-seeking students. Students are required
to meet established minimum requirements on the place-ment
test (Accuplacer or ASSET). Placement testing may be
waived upon receipt of official SAT or ACT transcripts that
demonstrate established cutoff scores. Students who are ac-cepted
to this program must follow all CFCC rules and poli-cies
as outlined in this handbook.
Registration Process: Huskins and concurrent enrollment
students may enroll in CFCC classes on a space-available ba-sis.
Huskins enrolling in classes that meet on a high school
campus will register during the first class meeting. Concur-rent
enrollment and Huskins students enrolling in classes that
meet at CFCC register on Final Schedule Adjustment day.
See the CFCC Academic Calendar for the schedule adjust-ment
days for each semester.
Program Costs: The State of North Carolina establishes tu-ition
rates and charges for high school students enrolling in
community college classes. Students should speak to their
high school counselor and see the Gateway Web site (http://
www.cfcc.edu/gateway) for more information. Students may
be responsible for technology, student activity, and parking/
security fees as well as applicable insurance fees. Students
are responsible for purchasing required course supplies and
textbooks.
Early College High School
CFCC partners with New Hanover County Schools and Pend-er
County Schools to host two early college high schools.
Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Wilming-ton
Early College High School (WECHS) are high schools
located on the campuses of CFCC that provide select high
school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma
and up to two years of college credit or an associate’s degree
within four to five years. Both early colleges enroll rising
ninth-graders each year. Students must have the desire to at-tend
a smaller school with high expectations for academics
and behavior.
For more information on college courses available to qualify-ing
high school students, refer to the “Educational Partner-ships”
section of this catalog and visit the Gateway Program
Website at http://www.cfcc.edu/gateway.
Admission of Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions
requirements as residents of North Carolina. Residency clas-sification
for out-of-state students will be determined at the
time of admissions according to the laws of the State of North
Carolina. General Statute 116-143.1 specifically states that to
qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have
established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and
maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months imme-diately
prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition
purposes. Furthermore, a person must establish that his or
her presence in the state currently is, and during the requisite
12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a
bona fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere temporary
residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of
higher education. Consequently, the fact that a person has
resided in the state for 12 months does not in itself constitute
in-state residency. Special rules and circumstances may affect
the assessment of domicile for minors, married persons, active
members of the armed forces and their dependents, aliens,
federal personnel and prisoners. Exceptions are also made for
families transferred by business within the past 12 months (up
to 1% of total out-of-state students), students with employer-paid
tuition, lawfully admitted public high school graduates,
non-profit corporation sponsorships, teacher certifications,
emergency workers and persons 65 years or older.
Applicants wishing additional information about the laws of
North Carolina governing residency classification for students
should contact the Director of Enrollment Management’s of-
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fice where copies of the law are maintained or log on to www.
ncleg.net for NC General Statutes.
It is the student’s responsibility to provide the College with
the necessary information to prove in-state status. If a student
wishes to apply for a change of status consideration, he/she must
submit a Resident and Tuition Status Application (available in
the Student Development Offices and the College’s website) to
the Director of Enrollment Management. Applications must be
submitted within the first ten (10) days of the semester in which
the student is requesting the in-state status. Legal documentation
supporting a student’s claim for in-state status must be attached
at the time the application is submitted. Examples include NC
State tax return, voter registration, vehicle registration, personal
property taxes, driver’s license/State I.D. etc. If the student
chooses to appeal the classification assigned by the Director
of Enrollment Management, he/she must file a written appeal
to the Director of Enrollment Management within ten (10)
days following the director’s notification of residency status
(electronic submissions are not acceptable). The appeal will
then be forwarded to the Residency Status Subcommittee of
the Judicial Board of CFCC who will review the appeal and
make a determination to either uphold or reverse the applicant’s
residency classification. Should the student choose to appeal
the determination of the Appeals’ Committee, he/she may ap-peal
to the State level by filing a written appeal to the Director
of Enrollment Management within ten (10) days following the
Appeals Committee’s decision (electronic submissions are not
acceptable). This appeal must include a statement of intent
and grounds for appeal. The decision of the State Appeals’
Committee is final.
Admission of International Students
Cape Fear Community College does not issue the necessary
documents to obtain the F, J, or M student visas. Other visas
may be acceptable for admission. Contact the Director of
Enrollment Management for further information.
General Admissions Process
New students should complete all admission requirements
at least two weeks prior to registration.
1. APPLICATION An application for admission must
be submitted prior to placement testing and registration.
Applications may be submitted online at www.cfcc.edu. Valid
email addresses are required for electronic applications.
2. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR GENERAL EDUCA-TIONAL
DEVELOPMENT (GED) TRANSCRIPT
An official high school or GED transcript from an accredited
institution recognized by the Department of Education which
indicates the date of graduation must be submitted to CFCC.
Official transcripts are those received either by mail or by
hand-delivery to CFCC in the original, sealed envelope from
the awarding institution or agency. Home schooled students
must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration
from the state in which they are registered.
3. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Official college
transcripts from all accredited institutions of higher education
previously attended must be submitted to CFCC.
4. PLACEMENT TESTING All applicants to degree,
diploma and certain certificate programs are required to have
valid placement test scores on file prior to acceptance at CFCC.
(There is no charge for the placement assessment). All or parts
of the placement assessment requirement may be waived upon
receipt of official transcripts if the applicant:
• has satisfactorily completed college level English and/
or Mathematics course above the developmental level.
• has made the following minimum scores within the last
five years on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT): Verbal/
Writing/Critical Reading-470; Math-500; ACT Verbal-19;
Math-20 and has submitted official SAT or ACT transcripts
to the Admissions Office.
• has achieved CFCC’s cut-off scores for desired curriculum
program by submitting official ASSET, COMPASS or
Accuplacer scores taken within the last five years.
• has earned developmental course credit, with a “C” or bet-ter,
at a school in the North Carolina Community College
System. Students will need to consult with counselors.
Students and prospective students may take the placement
test twice (2 times) in twelve (12) consecutive months
(one initial test and one retest).
5. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS A medical history is re-quired
for specific program admission or completion. Students
are notified of this requirement as applicable to their programs
of study. Selected programs within the college may require
drug screening prior to final acceptance into the program.
Contact Counseling for further information.
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Services To Students
Where to Go for What
Absences ................................................................. Instructor
Academic Advising....................... Assigned Faculty Advisor
Academic Honors…....................................Catalog/Registrar
Academic Probation................................ Catalog/Counselors
Admissions...........................................Student Development
Address Change ...................................Student Development
Advanced Placement.............................................Counseling
Attendance .............................................................. Instructor
Books/Supplies ........................................ Campus Bookstore
Bulletin Boards ....................................Student Development
CFCC online Portal/WebAdvisor..............Student Help Desk
Career Counseling.....................................Career and Testing
Change Program/Major.........................................Counseling
Clubs and Organizations ............................ Student Activities
Course Selection ...................................... Advisor/Counselor
Drop a Course ..................... Instructor/Student Development
Emergencies.........................................Student Development
Fees ................................................................Business Office
Financial Aid.......................................... Financial Aid Office
First Aid ...................................... Labs/Student Development
General Interest Courses ......................Continuing Education
Grading System......................................…Catalog/ Registrar
Insurance ........................................................Business Office
Job Placement ...........................................Career and Testing
Lost & Found ...................................... Switchboard Operator
Parking Permits/Regulations..........................Business Office
Personal Counseling..............................................Counseling
Registration ..........................................Student Development
Student I.D. Card ........................................................Library
Testing.......................................................Career and Testing
Transcripts............................................Student Development
Transfer Counseling..............................Advisors/Counseling
Tutoring............................................................. Learning Lab
Veterans................................. Financial Aid/Veteran’s Center
Withdrawal from a Course....................................... Registrar
Campus Visits
Cape Fear Community College encourages prospective stu-dents
and parents to visit the campus and tour our facilities.
Guided tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday when
classes are in session by contacting the office of the Director
of Enrollment Management. Appointments are necessary to
ensure that appropriate staff will be available to answer ques-tions.
Information pertaining to academic programs, student
services, and the admissions/registration processes will be
presented during the tour. Tour dates and times are available
on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu.
Orientation
The Student Development Department offers orientation
programs prior to the start of the Spring and Fall semesters to
acquaint new students to the College, its facilities, resources,
services, activities, organizations and policies. Students ac-cepted
to the College will be invited to attend orientation. An
online orientation program is also available on the College’s
website at www.cfcc.edu for distance learners and summer
sessions.
All new students are encouraged to take advantage of these
programs to maximize their opportunities at CFCC
myCFCC
myCFCC is a web-based portal that links all aspects of campus
life to create a community environment. It provides services
such as e-mail, campus announcements, message boards,
calendars, and discussion groups. Accounts are created upon
acceptance to the College. Students are encouraged to check
myCFCC on a regular basis to receive important college in-formation.
A link to myCFCC is on the College’s website at
www.cfcc.edu.
WebAdvisor
WebAdvisor is another web-based portal that gives students
access to class schedules, on-line registration, grades, address
changes, and graduation progress. A link to WebAdvisor is on
the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu
Counseling
Confidential academic, personal, and career counseling ser-vices
are provided on an ongoing basis to all students. The
counseling staff is available Monday through Friday on both
campuses. Please refer to our website for specific hours based
on campus location. Summer hours may vary. Students are
seen on a walk-in basis or appointments may be made by call-ing
(910) 362-7017 (Downtown Campus) or (910) 362-7523
(North Campus).
The professional counseling staff is experienced in assisting
students in developing skills and attitudes needed to deal ef-fectively
with their academic environment.
Students who are uncertain in selecting their major course
of study or who are experiencing academic difficulty are en-couraged
to seek the assistance of a counselor. Students with
personal concerns that may interfere with their academic suc-cess
are also urged to seek guidance from the counseling staff.
When appropriate, the counseling staff may make (with the stu-dent’s
permission) referrals to community resources/agencies.
Disability Support Services
Cape Fear Community College and all employees shall operate
programs, activities, and services to ensure that no otherwise
qualified individuals with disabilities shall be excluded from
participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any such program, activity, or service
solely by reason of their disabilities. Disability Support Services
provides numerous services that assist students in reaching
their academic goals. Assistance may include services such as
registration assistance, academic counseling, student advocacy,
interpreters for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, academic aides,
assistive technology and other reasonable accommodations.
To be eligible for Disability Support Services, students must
provide professional medical, psychological, and/or educational
documentation of their disabilities, including associated
functional limitations, to the Disability Support Services’ staff.
If classroom adaptations, interpreters, or academic aides are
necessary to participate in class, advanced notice of 4 weeks
is required to coordinate such services.
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Placement Test Advising Guide
Applicants entering vocational/technical and college transfer courses must begin their English sequence with the course correspond-ing
to their score levels on the following placement tests. When using placement scores for English, you must look at both Writing
and Reading scores and use whichever is lower — Writing or Reading — for initial placement. For Mathematics, you must be
proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills before placement into any higher level math course.
WRITING PLACEMENT GUIDE
Testing not required with SAT Verbal/Writing 470, ACT English 19, or ENG 111 or equivalent with “C” or better.
Score Ranges Placement
Accuplacer
(CPT) ASSET COMPASS
20-35 23-28 0-15 English Foundations (Adult Basic Education)
36-40 29-34 16-19 ENG 075: Reading & Language Essentials
41-65 35-38 20-37 ENG 085: Reading & Writing Foundations
66-85 39-40 38-69 ENG 095: Reading & Comp. Strategies
86-120 41-55 70-100 Proficient in Writing Skills. Can take ENG 111 if proficient
in Reading Skills.
READING PLACEMENT GUIDE
Testing not required with SAT Verbal/Critical Reading 470, ACT Reading 19, ENG 111 or equivalent with “C” or better.
Score Ranges Placement
Accuplacer
CPT ASSET COMPASS
20-33 23-27 0-13 English Foundations (Adult Basic Education)
34-38 28-34 14-41 ENG 075: Reading & Language Essentials
39-56 35-38 42-60 ENG 085: Reading & Writing Foundations
57-79 39-40 61-80 ENG 095: Reading & Comp. Strategies
80-120 41-55 81-100 Proficient in Reading Skills. Can take ENG 111 if proficient
in Writing Skills.
MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT GUIDE
Testing not required with SAT Math 500, ACT Math 20 or credit for the appropriate college math required for your major.
ARITHMETIC/NUMERICAL SKILLS
You must be proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills before placement into any higher level math course.
Score Ranges Placement
Accuplacer
CPT ASSET COMPASS
Arith. Num. Skills Pre-Algebra
20-28 23-26 01-08 Math Foundations (Adult Basic Education)
29-54 27-40 09-46 MAT 060: Essential Mathematics (Required for any higher level math.)
55-120 41-55 47-100 Proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills. Can take MAT 101 or higher.
ALGEBRA
Score Ranges Placement
Elem. Alg. Elem. Alg. Algebra
20-54 23-40 0-45 MAT 070: Introductory Algebra
55-74 41-55 46-65 MAT 080: Intermediate Algebra or MAT 115, 120, 121, 140; CHM 131
Elem. Alg. Interm. Alg. Algebra
20-54 23-29 0-45 MAT 070: Introductory Algebra
55-74 30-40 46-65 MAT 080: Intermediate Algebra or MAT 115, 120, 121, 140; CHM 131
75-120 41-55 66-100 MAT 141, 155, 171, or MAT 175
All placement scores are valid for 5 years.
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Career and Testing Services
Career counseling is available through the Office of Career and
Testing Services. Students are assisted with career decision-making,
employment trends, and educational requirements.
Job placement assistance is also available to students and
graduates. Career Services provides on-line job listings
through CFCC Career Connection. This on-line job bank gives
students, graduates, and employers an opportunity to connect.
The Employment Security Commission’s (ESC) on-line job
listing is also available to students and graduates.
Placement Testing
All applicants to degree, diploma, and certain certificate
programs are required to have valid placement test scores on
file prior to being accepted at CFCC. The assessment is not
an entrance examination. The primary purpose of placement
examinations is to determine the individual’s skill level and
readiness. Assessment results will be used to determine the
need, if any, for developmental placement. Faculty advisors will
also use the results in planning students’ programs and classes.
Placement assessments are administered in the following areas:
Writing, Reading and Mathematical skills. All placement
scores are valid for five years from date of examination. An
admission application must be submitted prior to testing to
ensure that results are properly posted.
Placement Testing Options
CFCC will accept official copies of assessment tests taken at
other colleges (ASSET, COMPASS, Accuplacer (CPT), SAT
or ACT). All students are required to have assessment test
scores on file prior to being accepted at CFCC.
Assessment scores will be used to place students in classes
according to CFCC’s placement guide on page 10. All scores
are valid for a period of five (5) years. Students submitting
official SAT or ACT scores must meet the minimum scores
listed on page 10.
All or parts of the placement assessment requirement may be
waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant has
satisfactorily completed, with a grade of “C” or better, a college
level English Composition and/or Mathematics course above
the developmental level at an accredited college or university.
All or parts of the placement assessment requirements may
be waived for developmental course credit earned, with
a “C” or better, at a school in the North Carolina System.
Accuplacer Test
The Accuplacer is an un-timed computer-based type assessment.
The test is divided into four sections: sentence skills (writing),
reading comprehension, arithmetic (numerical skills) and
algebra. Currently there is no fee for the test.
Applicants/students need to bring a #2 pencil, a picture ID,
and know their social security number and CFCC’s program
of study. The testing room opens fifteen (15) minutes prior to
testing. Parking for testers at the downtown campus is available
in the student parking lot located next to the Schwartz Center
on North Front Street.
If alternative accommodations are necessary because of a
diagnosed disability, requests for approval, assistance, and
scheduling must be arranged through CFCC’s Coordinator of
Disability Services.
A schedule of dates/times of the Placement Tests can be obtained
from CFCC’s website: www.cfcc.edu (Go to Student Support
Services, Testing Services, and Placement Testing Schedule).
Retest Policy
Applicants/students can take the placement test only twice in
(12) twelve consecutive months. Prior to taking a placement
test the second time, it is recommended that you visit CFCC’s
Learning Lab for tutoring services. It is also recommended that
a student retest after successfully completing a developmental
course in the subject area.
GED Testing
The General Education Development (GED) diploma is ad-ministered
at CFCC. Successful completion of the pre-GED
is required before applying to take the GED test. See Basic
Skills Division, page 51.
Retention and Graduation
Rate Information
Anyone wishing to obtain information about first-time students’
rate of persistence and/or graduation rates should contact the
Office of the Director of Enrollment Management.
Cape Fear Community College measures and reports reten-tion,
graduation and transfer rates, along with seven other
institutional performance standards, on an annual basis and in
accordance with definitions and standards established by the
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. Establish-ment
of these common performance measures of institutional
effectiveness, along with definitions and standards for each,
are the result of a mandate by the N.C. General Assembly to
review past performance and define standards of performance
to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and services
in all of the 58 community colleges. Please refer to page ? of
this catalog for CFCC’s performance report on these measures.
Historical data and additional details may be viewed at http://
cfcc.edu/ie/measures.htm.
Developmental Studies
To help insure student success, the college offers develop-mental
courses to students who need help in the basic skills:
mathematics, reading, and writing. These courses are required
for those students who have been identified by the Admissions
and Records Office as needing enhancement in these skills.
Developmental courses earn institutional credit; however,
such credit does not apply toward the required hours for re-ceiving
a degree or in the calculation of grade-point averages.
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The college-wide grading scale applies to grades assigned in
developmental courses. Exception: While a grade of “D” is
considered passing in curriculum classes, a grade of “C” or
better is considered passing in developmental courses. The
grade of “D” is not given in developmental courses.
CFCC will recognize developmental courses completed with
a grade of “C” or above at other North Carolina accredited
institutions. Counselors will mail students a transfer credit
slip following an evaluation of the coursework. The transfer
evaluation will be used for class placement by the advisor.
Below is a selected list of transferable courses for students
who are deficient in reading (a CPT score less than 80). Some
courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed
within parentheses), and students must comply with them.
Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they
(students) comply with the prerequisites and the corequisites.
A student’s placement in the entry-level math courses may be
based on the math placement test only or on the math placement
test and the reading placement tests. For example, RED 080
(not taught at CFCC) or ENG 085 is a corequisite for MAT
070 and MAT 080.
2011 -2012 List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Not Proficient in Reading
(CPT scores in Reading less than 80)
Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours
ACA 122 (transferable and may count as the 64th or 65th hour) College Transfer Success 1
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3
ART 121 Design I 3
ART 122 (Prerequisite: ART 121) Drawing II 3
ART 131 Drawing I 3
ART 132 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Drawing II 3
ART 171 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Computer Art I 3
ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I 1
ART 214 Portfolio and Resume 1
ART 231 Printmaking I 3
ART 232 (Prerequisite: ART 231) Printmaking II 3
ART 240 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Painting I 3
ART 241 (Prerequisite: ART 240) Painting II 3
ART 245 Metals I 3
ART 246 (Prerequisite: ART 245) Metals II 3
ART 247 Jewelry I 3
ART 248 (Prerequisite: ART 247) Jewelry II 3
ART 250 Surface Design: Textiles 3
ART 251 Weaving I 3
ART 252 (Prerequisite: ART 251) Weaving II 3
ART 261 Photography I 3
ART 262 (Prerequisite: ART 261) Photography II 3
ART 264 Digital Photography I 3
ART 265 (Prerequisite: ART 264) Digital Photography II 3
ART 266 Videography I 3
ART 267 (Prerequisite: ART 266) Videography II 3
ART 271 (Prerequisite: ART 171) Computer Art II 3
ART 281 Sculpture I 3
ART 282 (Prerequisite: ART 281) Sculpture II 3
ART 283 Ceramics I 3
ART 284 (Prerequisite: ART 283) Ceramics II 3
ART 285 (Prerequisites: ART 284) Ceramics III 3
ART 286 (Prerequisites: ART 285) Ceramics IV 3
ART 288 Studio 3
BIO 140 (Corequisite: BIO 140A) Environmental Biology 3
BIO 140A (Corequisite: BIO 140) Environmental Biology Lab 1
COM 111 Voice and Diction I 3
COM 160 Small Group Communication 3
COM 251 Debate I 3
COM 252 (Prerequisite: COM 251) Debate II 3
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3
DRA 120 Voice for Performance 3
DRA 126 Storytelling 3
DRA 128 Children’s Theatre 3
DRA 130 Acting I 3
DRA 131 (Prerequisite: DRA 130) Acting II 3
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DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I 3
DRA 136 (Prerequisite: DRA 135) Acting for the Camera II 3
DRA 140 Stagecraft I 3
DRA 141 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Stagecraft II 3
DRA 142 Costuming 3
DRA 145 Stage Make-up 2
DRA 147 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Sound Technology 3
DRA 170 Play Production I 3
DRA 171 (Prerequisite: DRA 170) Play Production II 3
DRA 175 Teleplay Production I 3
DRA 176 (Prerequisite: DRA 175) Teleplay Production II 3
DRA 230 (Prerequisite: DRA 131) Acting III 3
DRA 231 (Prerequisite: DRA 230) Acting IV 3
DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre 3
DRA 260 (Prerequisite: DRA 130; Corequisite: DRA 140) Directing 3
DRA 270 (Prerequisite: DRA 171) Play Production III 3
DRA 271 (Prerequisite: DRA 270) Play Production IV 3
DRA 275 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production III 3
DRA 276 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production IV 3
GEL 113 (Prerequisite: GEL 111 or GEL 120) Historical Geology 4
GEL 120 Physical Geology 4
HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3
HUM 121 The Nature of America 3
HUM 122 Southern Culture 3
HUM 140 History of Architecture 3
HUM 150 American Women’s Studies 3
HUM 170 The Holocaust 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3
MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 3
MUS 112 Intro to Jazz 3
MUS 113 American Music 3
MUS 114 Non-Western Music 3
MUS 121 (Prerequisite: Music 111) Music Theory I 4
MUS 122 (Prerequisite: MUS 121) Music Theory II 4
MUS 123 (Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 121) Music Composition 1
MUS 131 Chorus I 1
MUS 132 (Prerequisite: MUS 131) Chorus II 1
MUS 135 Jazz Ensemble I 1
MUS 136 (Prerequisite: MUS 135) Jazz Ensemble II 1
MUS 137 Orchestra I 1
MUS 138 (Prerequisite: MUS 137) Orchestra II 1
MUS 141 Ensemble I 1
MUS 142 (Prerequisite: MUS 141) Ensemble II 1
MUS 151 Class Music I 1
MUS 152 (Prerequisite: MUS 151) Class Music II 1
MUS 161 Applied Music I 2
MUS 162 (Prerequisite: MUS 161) Applied Music II 2
MUS 175 Recording Techniques I 2
MUS 176 (Prerequisite: MUS 175) Recording Techniques 2
MUS 210 History of Rock Music 3
MUS 211 History of Country Music 3
MUS 212 American Musical Theatre 3
MUS 214 (Prerequisite: MUS 111) Electronic Music I 2
MUS 215 (Prerequisite: MUS 214) Electronic Music II 2
MUS 221 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music Theory III 4
MUS 222 (Prerequisite: MUS 221) Music Theory IV 4
MUS 231 (Prerequisite: MUS 132) Chorus III 1
MUS 232 (Prerequisite: MUS 231) Chorus IV 1
MUS 235 (Prerequisite: MUS 136) Jazz Ensemble III 1
MUS 236 (Prerequisite: MUS 235) Jazz Ensemble IV 1
MUS 237 (Prerequisite: MUS 138) Orchestra III 1
MUS 238 (Prerequisite: MUS 237) Orchestra IV 1
MUS 241 (Prerequisite: MUS 142) Ensemble III 1
MUS 242 (Prerequisite: MUS 241) Ensemble IV 1
MUS 251 (Prerequisite: MUS 152) Class Music III 1
MUS 252 (Prerequisite: MUS 251) Class Music IV 1
MUS 253 Big Band 1
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MUS 261 (Prerequisite: MUS 162) Applied Music III 2
MUS 262 (Prerequisite: MUS 261) Applied Music IV 2
MUS 271 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music History I 3
MUS 272 (Prerequisite: MUS 271) Music History II 3
PED 113 Aerobics I 1
PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1
PED 125 Self-Defense Beginning 1
PED 128 Golf-Beginning 1
PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1
PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1
PED 145 Basketball-Beginning 1
PED 147 Soccer 1
PED 148 Softball 1
PED 149 Flag Football 1
PED 170 Backpacking 1
PED 210 Team Sports 1
SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3
Students proficient in reading (a CPT Reading score of 80 or above) may take the selected list of transfer courses on pages 12 - 13
and the transfer courses listed below. Some courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed within parentheses), and
students must comply with them. Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they (students) comply with the prerequisites
and the corequisites.
2011-2012 List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Proficient in Reading
(Note: In addition, students may take the courses on pages 12 – 13.)
Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours
ACC 120 Princip of Financial Accounting 4
ACC 121 (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ACC 120) Princip of Managerial Accounting 4
ANT 210 General Anthropology 3
ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II 3
ART 116 Survey of American Art 3
ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3
BIO 110 Principles of Biology 4
BIO 111 General Biology I 4
BIO 112 (Prerequisite: BIO 111) General Biology II 4
BIO 130 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Introductory Zoology 4
BIO 150 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Genetics in Human Affairs 3
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 169 (Prerequisite: BIO 168) Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO 173 (Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Microbes in World Affairs 3
BIO 175 (Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111, 163, 165, or 168) General Microbiology 3
BUS 115 Business Law I 3
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operation 3
CJC 141 Corrections 3
COM 110 Intro to Communication 3
COM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3
COM 140 Intercultural Communication 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
COM 232 Election Rhetoric 3
DRA 122 Voice Performance 3
DRA 211 Theatre History I 3
DRA 212 Theatre History II 3
ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3
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ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EDU 216 (Prerequisite: Proficiency in Numerical/Arithmetic
Skills and in Intermediate Algebra.
Corequisite: Enrollment in ENG 111 or previous
successful completion of the same.) Foundations in Education 4
FRE 111 (Corequisite: FRE 181) Elementary French I 3
FRE 112 (Prerequisite: FRE 111; Corequisite: FRE 182) Elementary French II 3
FRE 181 (Corequisite: FRE 111) Elementary French Lab I 1
FRE 182 (Prerequisite: FRE 181, Corequisite: FRE 112) Elementary French Lab II 1
FRE 211 (Prerequisite: FRE 112) Intermediate French I 1
FRE 212 (Prerequisite: FRE 211 Intermediate French II 1
GER 111 (Corequisite: GER 181) Elementary German I 3
GER 112 (Prerequisite: GER 111; Corequisite: GER 182) Elementary German II 3
GER 181 (Corequisite: GER 111) Elementary German Lab I 1
GER 182 (Prerequisite: GER 181; Corequisite: GER 112) Elementary German Lab II 1
GER 211 (Prerequisite: GER 112) Intermediate German I 3
GER 212 (Prerequisite: GER 211) Intermediate German II 3
HIS 115 Intro to Global History 3
HIS 116 Current World Problems 3
HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3
HIS 122 Western Civilization II 3
HIS 131 American History I 3
HIS 132 American History II 3
HIS 221 African-American History 3
HIS 227 Native-American History 3
HIS 228 History of the South 3
HIS 229 History of the Old South 3
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3
HUM 161 (Prerequisite: HUM 160) Advanced Film Studies 3
PHY 110 (Corequisite: PHY 110A) Conceptual Physics 3
PHY 110A (Corequisite: PHY 110) Conceptual Physics Lab 1
POL 110 Intro to Political Science 3
POL 120 American Government 3
POL 210 Comparative Government 3
POL 220 International Relations 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3
PSY 211 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Psychology of Adjustment 3
PSY 241 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Developmental Psychology 3
PSY 259 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Human Sexuality 3
PSY 263 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Educational Psychology 3
PSY 281 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Abnormal Psychology 3
REL 110 World Religions 3
REL 111 Eastern Religions 3
REL 112 Western Religions 3
REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament 3
REL 212 Intro to the New Testament 3
REL 221 Religion in America 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC 220 Social Problems 3
SOC 230 Race and Ethnic Relations 3
SOC 232 Social Context of Aging 3
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SOC 234 (Prerequisite: SOC 210) Sociology of Gender 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology 3
SOC 242 (Prerequisite: SOC 210) Sociology of Deviance 3
SPA 111 (Corequisite: SPA 181) Elementary Spanish I 3
SPA 112 (Prerequisite: SPA 111; Corequisite: SPA 182) Elementary Spanish II 3
SPA 161 (Prerequisite: SPA 111) Cultural Immersion 3
SPA 181 (Corequisite: SPA 111) Elementary Spanish Lab I 1
SPA 182 (Prerequisite: SPA 181; Corequisite: SPA 112) Elementary Spanish Lab II 1
SPA 211 (Prerequisite: SPA 112) Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPA 212 (Prerequisite: SPA 211) Intermediate Spanish II 3
SPA 221 (Prerequisite: SPA 212) Spanish Conversation 3
SPA 231 (Prerequisite: SPA 212) Reading and Composition 3
Learning Lab - North Campus
Room NA-113I • Learning Resource Center
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday-Closed
(Hours are subject to change)
To request more information about the Learning Lab and
special summer hours, students may call (910) 362-7663 or
(910) 362-7476.
Health Services
Cape Fear Community College does not maintain health
facilities or medical services. The responsibility for medical
services rests with the student. In the case of illness or injury
on campus, Emergency Medical Services may be called to
assist individuals.
First aid kits are available in labs and the Student Develop-ment
office.
If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus, the
Student Development office should be contacted. Should ill-ness
or injury occur after 5:00 p.m., the Evening Coordinator
should be contacted at 362-7100.
Learning Resource Centers (LRC)
The Learning Resource Centers provide library and media
services and an environment conducive to research and study.
The Wilmington Campus LRC is located on the second floor
of the Health Sciences/LRC building and is open from 7:30
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The North Cam-pus
LRC is located on the first floor of the McKeithan Center
and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
and 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday. Hours during the summer,
holidays, and breaks vary and are posted. LRC staff and re-sources
will help you meet your course objectives, supplement
your daily classroom assignments, assist you with reference
questions, and enable you to pursue subjects of interest. Ad-ditional
information about the LRC is available at our website:
http://cfcc.edu/lrc/.
The Learning Lab
The Learning Lab provides free access to computers and ed-ucational
support to promote student success and academic
independence.
Masters-level facilitators and experienced student tutors ca-ter
to individual learning styles to help students develop self-reliance
and build self-esteem.
The Lab provides the following:
1. Free tutorial assistance for...
• CFCC academic, curriculum, and online courses, ESL,
Accuplacer, and PSB test preparation, Adult Basic Skills,
and GED/Adult High School readiness.
• basic skills in reading, writing, and grammar.
• all math classes from the basics to advanced calculus.
• courses such as anatomy & physiology, biology, chem-istry,
physics, and all languages.
2. Free access to over 100 computers for students to complete
assignments and type papers.
3. Supplemental Instruction that assists students in tradition-ally
challenging courses through facilitated group sessions.
These courses may include BIO, CHM, PHY, MSC, and
other courses as needed.
4. Assistance that helps students develop computer skills
applicable to schoolwork and their future career.
5. Academic skills workshops on Time Management/Study
Skills, Note and Test Taking Skills, Plagiarism, and Resume
and Cover Letter Writing.
Learning Lab - Wilmington Campus
Room L218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(Hours are subject to change)
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Library
The Wilmington and North Campus libraries have approxi-mately
47,000 books, 585 current periodical subscriptions, and
over 6,500 audiovisual items. The library is a member of NC
LIVE, providing online access to 100+ electronic databases
including complete articles from more than 16,000 newspapers,
journals, magazines, and encyclopedias and access to 25,000+
online books. Students may use the libraries’ 53 computers
to access these electronic resources via the Internet. Students
may also access the CFCC wireless network from the librar-ies.
A CFCC ID is required to check out LRC materials. For
individual reference or research assistance or to schedule an
instruction session or tour for a class, contact the Reference
Desk at 910-362-7034 or via email: lrcref@cfcc.edu.
Media Center
The Media Center, located in the LRC, has equipment and
personnel available to assist students, faculty, and staff in
the creation of classroom aids, including media production,
signage, dubbing, and color copies. Media center staff are
also available to assist faculty with the operation of classroom
multimedia equipment.
Continuing Education Services
Continuing Education Department promotes the concept of
lifelong learning by providing meaningful educational expe-riences
that will help adults meet occupational and profes-sional
goals and fulfill social and personal needs. Non-credit
classes and seminars offered will allow adults to achieve their
full potential in our ever-changing world of knowledge and
skills by preparing for employment to upgrade their skills or
learn a new skill.
Human Resources
Development Program
The Human Resources Development (HRD) program is de-signed
for unemployed or underemployed individuals who
wish to become more marketable by upgrading their employ-ability
skills. Classes are year round and are free for those
who qualify. See Corporate and Continuing Education Divi-sion
for further details.
Basic Skills Division
The Basic Skills Division offers literacy classes for adults 16
years of age or older, who wish to begin, continue, or expand
their educational skills: All classes are free and are offered
at convenient times and locations. Anyone under 18 years
of age must have school and parental release forms. See Ex-tended
Services-Continuing Education Department for fur-ther
details.
Registration Information
Registration is the term used for enrolling in classes. Advisors
and counselors provide information which will assist students
in choosing required classes, completing the registration form,
securing a space in class and paying tuition fees.
Semester System
The academic year is divided into two semesters and summer
sessions. The Fall and Spring semester offers sixteen (16)
weeks of instruction. The Summer terms are provided either in
a ten (10) week session or two five (5) week sessions. Consult
the Schedule of Classes for specific scheduling information.
Semester Hour Credit
Each course listed in the catalog and class schedule is fol-lowed
by a notation on the number of semester hours it earns.
Normally, the number of semester hours earned is based on
the number of class, laboratory or shop hours spent under the
supervision of the course instructor per week for the semester.
Usually one semester hour credit is given for each lecture hour
of class per week, for each two hours of laboratory work per
week, or for each three hours of shop or manipulative laboratory
per week. (A class hour is usually defined as 50 minutes of
instruction.) Exceptions may be made in cases where specific
classification is not feasible.
Course Load
Students enrolled in the fall and spring semesters for 12 or
more credit hours are designated as full-time students. Students
taking 11 or fewer credits during a semester are considered
part-time. Students enrolled in the Summer Session for 9
credit hours or more are designated as full-time students for
insurance purposes. Students receiving Financial Aid and
Veteran’s benefits must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours
each semester to receive full benefits. Students who are placed
on academic probation or suspension may be required to take
a reduced course load.
Maximum course loads for which students may enroll are as
follows:
• Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) - Eighteen (18)
credit hours except when program requirements
determine otherwise.
• Summer Term - Thirteen (13) credit hours except
when program requirements determine otherwise.
Any exception must be approved by the Vice President of
Student Development.
Procedures for Registering for Classes
(General Registration)
Step 1. Advisement & Scheduling - Faculty advise students
concerning course schedule and sign registration cards.
Step 2. Schedule Input - Students’ schedules will be entered
into the computer.
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Step 3. Registration Receipt Form - Students must pick up
their schedule/receipt form.
Step 4. Payment of Tuition Fees - Business Office - All
students pay tuition and fees.
Note: Students receiving Financial Aid, Veterans benefits
or financial sponsorship must complete steps 1-4.
WebAdvisor
(Online Registration at Cape Fear)
WebAdvisor is online registration for currently enrolled stu-dents
to select and early register for classes for the following
semester. Currently enrolled students are assigned registra-tion
priorities based on their major and number of completed
credit hours. Registration information is emailed to students’
CFCC email account.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to audit courses must register for the audit
by following the regular registration procedures and indicating
in writing on an audit form which course(s) they are auditing.
Auditing students must meet all course pre-requisites. The
audit form must be signed by the instructor and turned into the
Registrar’s office during the first week of the semester. Auditing
students receive no credit and are not required to participate
in class discussion or take tests. Fees for audit courses are the
same as those taken for credit. Changes from audit to credit
or credit to audit may only be done during registration and
Final Schedule Adjustment Day. Students should be aware
that Financial Aid and Veteran benefits do not pay for audit
courses. Audit courses do not transfer.
Withdrawal
Students desiring to withdraw from classes must contact the
Admissions and Records Office to obtain the necessary forms
and procedures for official withdrawal. Distance Learning
students may go to http://cfcc.edu/dl/ for more information.
Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent
date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as “never
attended” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.”
No tuition and fee adjustments will be made.
Curriculum Courses
Students who officially withdraw from a course(s) within the
first 30 percent of class hours will receive a grade of “W,”
which will not be computed in the grade-point average (GPA).
Students who withdraw from a course(s) based on course per-formance
between the 30 and 80 percent point of class hours
must receive a grade of “WP” (Withdraw Passing) or “WF”
(Withdraw Failing) as determined by the course instructor. A
“WP” will not be computed in the GPA whereas a “WF” will
be computed as a failing grade.
Students who stop attending a class without officially with-drawing
will receive a grade of “F,” which is computed as a
failing grade.
Students who withdraw after the 80 percent of class hours
must obtain permission in writing from their instructor and the
Department Chair. Permission will be granted for extenuating
circumstances only. Documentation is required. No withdraw-als
may be requested during the last week of the semester.
Developmental Courses (Courses with numbers less than 100:
ENG 075, ENG 085, ENG 095, MAT 060, MAT 070, MAT 080)
Students who withdraw from a developmental course(s) within
the 80 percent date of the semester will receive a grade of “W.”
Students will not be allowed to withdraw from a course(s)
after the 80 percent date of the semester. After the 80 percent
date, final grades will be assigned based on the grade earned.
Grades in developmental classes are not computed in the
grade-point average.
While students are expected to initiate all withdrawals, instruc-tors
will withdraw a student and assign a grade of “W” when
the student has exceeded the allowable absences for that course
through the 80 percent date of the semester. Instructors may
not initiate withdrawals for any other reasons.
Notes:
• Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the withdrawal
deadlines for each semester.
• Financial Aid students who stop attending class and receive
a grade of “WP,” “WF,” or “W” may be required to repay
a percentage of their Federal Aid back to the Department
of Education. Go to http://cfcc.edu/finaid/ for more infor-mation
about financial rules and policies.
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Academic Information
Student Advisement
Cape Fear Community College views student advisement as an
important, on-going process. Each degree/certificate seeking
student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists the student in
selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill his/her
educational requirements. Non-degree students are assigned a
counselor as their advisor who assist in selecting and schedul-ing
appropriate classes.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned
advisor each semester/session for assistance in scheduling
classes and completing the registration form. Advisors’ office
hours are posted on their office doors.
Students must accept the responsibility of familiarizing them-selves
with specific course, prerequisite, corequisite, and
program requirements.
While advising is an on-going process, specific times are des-ignated
prior to each registration period for advising.
Grading and Grade Point Averages
Grading is done by the traditional method of “A” through
“D” along with negative categories such as “F” (Failure), and
“WF” (Withdraw Failing). Grades are assigned a numeri-cal
value when determining a students Grade Point Average
(GPA).
Grading System
Quality Points
Grade Significance Per Semester Hour
A Superior 4
B Good 3
C Average 2
D Poor 1
F Failure 0
I Incomplete 0
W Official Withdrawal 0
AU Audit 0
WP Withdraw Passing 0
WF Withdraw Failing 0
CR Credit by Proficiency Exam 0
CT Credit by Transfer 0
NS No Show 0
Grading Scale
The College grading scale is:
A = 92 - 100
B = 84 - 91
C = 76 - 83
*D = 68 - 75
F = 0 - 67
*Students must make a grade of “C” or better to pass a de-velopmental
studies course (the grade of “D” is not given).
Translating Course Grades into GPA
By taking the number of semester hours assigned to a course
and multiplying them by the value of the grade, you deter-mine
the grade points for each course attempted. Example:
If you take five courses that are assigned a total of 18 se-mester
hours, you may determine your GPA in the following
manner:
Semester Times
Hours Grade Equals
Course Grade Attempted Value Quality Points
1 B 2 X 3 = 6
2 A 6 X 4 = 24
3 C 4 X 2 = 8
4 B 3 X 3 = 9
5 F 3 X 0 = 0
6 WP 0 X 0 = 0
TOTALS 18 47
Divide the total number of hours attempted into the total
quality points and that will give you your GPA; in this case
2.61 is the GPA.
Attendance
Absences seriously disrupt students’ progress in a class and
diminish the quality of group interaction. Students are expected
to punctually attend all lecture and laboratory sessions in the
courses for which they are registered. Late arrivals and/or
early departures may count toward total absences in classes.
Students must be in attendance at least eighty (80%) percent
of the clock hours of a course to receive credit for the course.
Those who do not meet minimum attendance requirements
will be given the grade of “F,” which will be computed in the
students’ grade point average as a failing grade.
Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent
date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as a “No
Show” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.”
No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. For example: A
student enrolls in a three credit hour class totaling three meet-ing
hours per week. The class meets 16 weeks for a total of 48
hours during the semester. The 10 percent of this class would
be 4.8 hours rounded to 5. Therefore, the fifth class meeting
would be the 10 percent point of the class.
Attendance requirements for each class are printed in the course
syllabus distributed by the instructor. Because of the nature
of some courses, some instructors may have a more restrictive
attendance requirement.
Attendance in online (Internet) courses is measured not only by
initial log-in (first 8 days of the semester) but also by comple-tion
of 80% of the required course work. Telecourse, Hybrid
and Teleweb students MUST meet on the published meeting
dates (orientation or first class meeting). See www.cfcc.edu/
dl for course information.
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Special note to Marine Technology students: Students in the
Marine Technology curriculum are at times involved in cruises
on the ship that might take place during a holiday or semester
break during which time students are normally off. When such
occurs, students must participate in the cruise.
College Closings or Delays
In the event of inclement weather, Cape Fear Community
College may close or delay classes depending on the weather
forecast and local conditions. All official college closings and
delays will be posted on the college web site at www.cfcc.edu,
myCFCC online portal, the CFCC Emergency Information
Hotline (877) 799-2322, and through the local news media.
Students who subscribe to the text messaging alert system
through CFCC online portal will be notified of closings and
delays through text messages. Students are encouraged to
familiarize themselves with these resources as soon as possible.
Inclement Weather
While the College makes every effort to provide a safe envi-ronment
on campus, the College does not take responsibility
for student safety while traveling to and from campus. During
periods of inclement or hazardous weather, students must use
their best judgment when deciding to come to class. College
officials do not expect students to take extreme risks to their
personal safety to attend class. However, if a student chooses
not to come to class due to inclement weather when the college
is open, the student will be counted as absent in accordance
with the course syllabus (see the Attendance Policy on page 19).
On-Campus Groups and Individuals
On-campus groups and individuals may reserve designated
outdoor space for use in support of their activities. Arrange-ments
for the use of outdoor space shall comply with College
procedures and CFCC Club and Organizations procedures.
Off-Campus Groups and Individuals
General Provisions
Individual and/or groups will be granted access to designat-ed
areas when notice has been provided consistent with the
CFCC Space Request Form.
Access for the requested event will not be granted if the event
conflicts with a previously scheduled event or if the desig-nated
area is temporarily inaccessible or unsafe due to con-struction,
act of God, or similar cause.
Access is granted on a first-come, first-served, space-avail-able
basis.
Gross, multiple, or continued violation of this solicitation
procedure will result in the soliciting party’s loss or suspen-sion
of future solicitation privileges on property which is
owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the Col-lege.
Notice Requirement
The requesting individual, organization, agency or group
must complete the CFCC Space Request Form and obtain
the approval of the Vice President of Student Development at
least ten (10) business days in advance of the event.
Approved individual/groups must check in with the Vice
President of Student Development and/or designee upon ar-riving
on the campus on the day of the event.
Information Requirement
When completing the Space Request Form, all individuals or
groups must provide the names of the per-sons who intend to
speak on campus, the anticipated size of the group that will
visit campus, and the name, address and phone number of a
responsible contact person who will be present on campus
during the event.
Disclosure of this information is required in order to al-low
proper planning and will not be grounds for denying or
abridging the right to engage in expressive activities in the
designated area.
Designated Areas
The following areas are designated for expressive activities
by off-campus groups and individuals:
Wilmington Campus: The grassy area in front of the
Burnett (W) Building on Water Street.
North Campus: The covered brick patio between the
Eric B. McKeithan Center and the soccer field.
Scheduling Limitations
At the beginning of the academic year, the Vice President of
Student Development shall establish a schedule of one day
per week for expressive activities by off-campus groups and
individuals. These areas will be made available to any off-campus
group or individual for up to four hours per day be-tween
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
In order to promote opportunities for diverse speakers, an in-dividual
and/or group may not reserve or submit an applica-tion
more than twice per academic year.
Noise Restrictions
Sound amplification is not permitted. Noise levels that cause,
or are likely to cause, a disruption to the learning environ-ment
or the normal administration or operation of the College
are prohibited.
Grounds for Denial of Access or Removal from CFCC
Property
• Failing to comply with the procedures set forth.
• Communicating “fighting words” as defined in case law.
• Advocating illegal conduct that is directed to inciting or
producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite
or produce such action.
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• Touching, striking, or impeding the progress of pedestri-ans,
except for incidental or accidental contact, or con-tact
initiated by a pedestrian.
• Photographing, audio recording, or videotaping any
faculty, staff or student without first obtaining written
permission from the person to be photographed, audio
recorded or videotaped.
• Engaging in disruptive or disorderly conduct that is rea-sonably
likely to cause a material disruption to the learn-ing
environment or the normal administration or opera-tion
of the College.
• Damaging, destroying or stealing College or private
property on campus.
• Possessing or using firearms, explosives, or dangerous
weapons or substances.
• Obstructing the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traf-fic.
Student Participation in
CFCC Activities
Student success at Cape Fear Community College is based upon
academic excellence. Accordingly, students should attempt to
attend all scheduled class and laboratory sessions. Participa-tion
in extra-curricular activities is also important to the total
education and personal development of CFCC students. Oc-casionally,
a student may be required to miss a class session
in order to participate in college-sponsored activities such as
athletics, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, CFCC Ambassadors,
Student Government Association, program conferences and
competitions, and other activities approved by the Director
of Athletics/Student Activities.
College officials sponsoring such approved student activities
are expected to provide advance notice to faculty of anticipated
absences and the list of students who will be participating. In
addition, participating students must also inform their instruc-tors
in advance of such anticipated absences and are expected
to make advance arrangements for making up all missed as-signments.
In such cases, class time missed will not usually
be counted as absences provided participating students are
otherwise in good academic standing.
If a faculty member believes that missing class due to a student
activity is detrimental to the academic success of a specific
student, the faculty member may request that the Vice Presi-dent
of Student Development (or his/her designee) review that
student’s overall academic and attendance records to determine
if the student’s absence warrants exemption from the College’s
regular attendance policy.
Students who disagree with the Vice-President’s decision may
appeal to CFCC’s Judicial Board according to the College’s
Grievance Procedure.
Final Grades
Final grades will be available through WebAdvisor to students
after the end of each academic session. Course grades, along
with semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA),
will be displayed. Grade reports are no longer printed and
mailed to students.
Incomplete Grades
An incomplete (I) will be given only when circumstances
justify additional time to complete the course. Students must
contact the instructor to request an Incomplete Grade. When
an incomplete is granted, the course requirements must be
completed within six weeks of the beginning date of the next
academic session. Incompletes (I) not finalized within the
appropriate time frame will convert to an “F”. Exceptions
may be made by the Vice President of Student Development.
Credit by Proficiency
For selected courses, students may request credit by proficiency
examination for previous experience or training. The student
must be currently enrolled at CFCC and must not have en-rolled
in the course prior to taking the proficiency exam.
The student must make written application to the Registrar
and the department chair. Students may challenge a course
only once. Students successfully passing a proficiency exam
will receive credit for the course as a “CR” (credit for record).
Credit by Proficiency does not usually transfer. CLEP and AP
exams (see below) may be used in lieu of proficiency exams.
Advanced Placement
An entering first-year student may receive semester hour
credits based on Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of
the College Board. These examinations are taken prior to the
students’ high school graduation. Information on this examina-tion
program may be obtained from the high school counselor.
College Board code for CFCC is 5094
CLEP-College Level
Examination Program
The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP pro-vides
students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate
college-level achievement through a program of exams in un-dergraduate
college courses.
CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis
of CLEP examination results. The following guide describes
the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through the
CLEP. Credit may be awarded for other CLEP tests not list-ed.
Students should submit official CLEP scores and meet
with a counselor in Student Development prior to registration
for possible credit and proper course placement.
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CFCC Hours Min.
Examination Course Credit Score
Prin. of Accounting ACC 120 4 50
General Biology BIO 110 4 50
General Chemistry CHM 151+lab 4 50
Information Systems
& Computer Applications CIS 110 3 50
Prin. of Marketing MKT 120 3 50
Intro. Microeconomics ECO 251 3 50
Intro. Macroeconomics ECO 252 3 50
English/College Comp. ENG 111 3 50
Analysis & Interp. Lit. ENG 131 3 50
English Literature ENG 241&242 6 50
American Literature ENG 231&232 6 50
Western Civ. I, Ancient
Near East to 1648 HIS 121 3 50
Western Civ. II, 1648
To Present HIS 122 3 50
American History I
Early Col. To 1865 HIS 131 3 50
American History II
1865 to Present HIS 132 3 50
Intro. to World Religions REL 110 3 50
History of U.S. I HIS 131 3 50
History of U.S. II HIS 132 3 50
College Mathematics MAT 140 3 50
College Algebra MAT 171 3 50
College Algebra & Trig MAT 175 4 50
Calculus MAT 271 4 50
Precalculus MAT 175 4 50
American Government POL 120 3 50
Intro. Psychology PSY 150 3 50
Educational Psy. PSY 263 3 50
Introductory Sociology SOC 210 3 50
Human Growth and
Development PSY 241 3 50
Prin. Of Public Speaking COM 231 3 50
Humanities HUM 211 & 212 6 50
Spanish SPA 111&112 6 50
SPA 211&212 *12 63
French FRE 111&112 6 50
FRE 211&212 *12 59
German GER 111&112 6 50
GER 211&212 *12 60
*Students achieving the cutoff score for 211 are also given
credit for 111 through 212.
Educational Partnerships
Cape Fear Community College and its partners work together
to provide a variety of academic, cultural, and work-based
experiences designed to enhance the educational experience
of students and improve the quality of life for local residents.
Partnerships with Business and Industry
Cooperative Education
CFCC partners with local business and industry to offer stu-dents
on-the-job training opportunities through Cooperative
Education. Participating students may earn college credit us-ing
approved work experience(s) specifically related to their
educational program goals. Cooperative Education Work Ex-perience
classes include COE 111, COE 112, COE 121, and
COE 131.
Employers and organizations interested in having a coopera-tive
education student are urged to contact the educational
partnerships coordinator at 910.362.7115 and see our web
page: http://www.cfcc.edu/co-op.
Student Enrollment Criteria: To qualify for one of these
classes, students must meet the following criteria:
• Meet the age requirement of 18 years old.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Be enrolled in a program of study that offers cooperative
education work experience courses as an option.
• Have completed at least nine (9) semester hours in the
appropriate program of study with at least three (3) hours
in major courses.
Please Note: Individual programs may have additional re-quirements
for enrolling in a cooperative education work ex-perience
course.
Registration Process: To register for a cooperative education
work experience course, a student must submit an applica-tion
directly to the cooperative education instructor or the
educational partnerships coordinator (McLeod or S Building,
201C). After the college has approved the application, the
student may register using WebAdvisor or through his/her ac-ademic
advisor during the registration period. A cooperative
education application is required each semester the student
plans to enroll. The application is available online (http://
www.cfcc.edu/co-op) or in the office of the educational part-nerships
coordinator (McLeod or S Building, room 201C).
Please note: Cooperative education courses may not transfer
to four-year institutions. Students should always check with
the receiving college or university to verify transferability of
any course. The college reserves the right to limit cooperative
education work experiences based on the appropriateness,
applicability, and location of the position.
For more information, please see the Cooperative Education
Web page: http://www.cfcc.edu/co-op or contact the educa-tional
partnerships coordinator at 910.362.7115.
Partnerships with Community Agencies
The Gateway Program: College Classes
for High School Students
CFCC partners with high schools to offer high school stu-dents
the opportunity to enroll in college classes early in order
to earn both high school and college credit upon successful
completion of CFCC courses. For more information, please
see “High School Students Enrolling in CFCC Courses” in
the Admissions section of this catalog on page 7 and see our
web page: http://www.cfcc.edu/gateway.
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Service Learning
CFCC partners with local community service-based agencies
to provide students enrolled in selec
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| Title | Catalog of Cape Fear Community College |
| Other Title | General catalog & student handbook; Catalog & student handbook; Catalog and student handbook; General catalog and student handbook; Catalog addendum |
| Date | 2011-05 |
| Description | Vol. 41 (2011/2012) |
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| Full Text | Table of Contents i Cape Fear Community College WILMINGTON CAMPUS 411 North Front Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401-3910 (910) 362-7000 NORTH CAMPUS 4500 BLUE CLAY ROAD CASTLE HAYNE, North Carolina 28429-6114 (910) 362-7700 Burgaw Center 100 E. Industrial Drive Burgaw, North Carolina 28425 (910) 362-7900 Surf City comunity center 201 community center drive surf city, north carolina 28445 (910) 362-7900 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College www.cfcc.edu CATALOG 2011-2012 VOLUME XXXXI MAY 2011 Cape Fear Comunity College ii NOTE The catalog and handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations on the College or the State. Efforts will be made to keep changes to a minimum, but changes in policy by the North Carolina State Legislature, the North Carolina Community College System, or by local conditions may make some alterations in curricula, fees, etc., necessary. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are committed to equality of educational opportunity. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees. Moreover, the College is committed to cultural diversity and actively seeks larger numbers of minorities within the College community. This policy applies to both students and employees at all levels of the Colleges operations. Institutional Accreditation "Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Commission on College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award as-sociate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cape Fear Community College. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) provides the above information to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of CFCC, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of CFCC's decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against CFCC for alleged non-com-pliance with a standard or requirement. The Commission on College's should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Cape Fear Community College's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Otherwise, the Commission on College's website provides membership information and accreditation status of its members at www.sacscoc.org. All other inquiries about Cape Fear Community College should be addressed directly to the college and not to the Commission on College's office."ard. MEMBER OF Cape Fear Community College is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System, the League for Innovation in Commu-nity Colleges, and the American Association of Community Colleges. ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF SELECT PROGRAMS Associate Degree Nursing: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The address and telephone number of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. is 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 975-5000. Criminal Justice Technology: The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The address and telephone number of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is NC Criminal Justice Standards Division, NC Department of Justice, 114 West Edenton Street, PO Drawer 149 Raleigh, NC 27602, (910) 716-6470. Dental Assisting: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. Dental Hygiene: The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The address and telephone number of the Com-mission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, (312) 440-4653. The dental hygiene program is accredited without reporting requirements. Medical Sonography: The Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The address and tele-phone number of CAAHEP is 1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350. The address and telephone number of the JRC-DMS is 2025 Woodlane Dr. St. Paul, MN 55125-2998, 651-731-1582. Occupational Therapy Assistant: The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 5720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 3220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, (301) 652-AOTA. Pharmacy Technology: The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, (301) 657-3000, www.ashp.org. Phlebotomy: The National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8710 W. Bryn Marr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631- 3415, (773) 714-8880. Practical Nursing: The North Carolina Board of Nursing, PO Box 2129 Raleigh, NC 27602, (919) 782-3211, www.ncbon.org. Radiography: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org. Surgical Technology: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350 ADMISSION TO ANY AND ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL HANDICAP OR OTHER NON-RELEVANT FACTORS. Table of Contents iii Table Of Contents President’s Welcome.............................................................1 College Calendar..................................................................3 Local Board of Trustees........................................................1 Mission Statements...............................................................2 Vision Statement...................................................................2 State Board of Community Colleges....................................1 About the College.................................................................2 Admissions..........................................................................5 Admission of International Students.............................8 Admission of Non-degree Seeking Student..................5 Admission of Out-of-State Students..............................7 Admission of Transfer Students....................................5 Admission of Transient Students...................................6 General Admissions Process..........................................8 High School Students Enrolling in CFCC Classes........7 Provisional Admission...................................................6 Re-Admission of Curriculum Students.........................6 Selective Admissions/Health Science Programs...........5 Special Credit-Lifelong Learners..................................6 Services to Students ...........................................................9 Where to Go for What...................................................9 Accuplacer Test...........................................................11 Basic Skills Division...................................................17 Campus Visits................................................................9 Career and Testing Services..........................................9 Continuing Education Services...................................17 Counseling.....................................................................9 Developmental Studies................................................11 Disability Support Services...........................................9. GED Testing................................................................11 Health Services............................................................16 Human Resources Development.................................17 Learning Lab...............................................................16 Learning Resources Center..........................................16 myCFCC........................................................................9 Orientation.....................................................................9 Placement Test Advising Guide...................................10. Placement Testing........................................................11 Placement Testing Options..........................................11. Retention and Graduation Rate Information...............11 Retest Policy................................................................11 WebAdvisor...................................................................9 Registration Information.................................................17 Auditing Courses.........................................................18 Course Load.................................................................17 Procedures for Registering for Classes........................17. Semester Hour Credit..................................................17 Semester System..........................................................17 WebAdvisor (Online Registration)..............................18 Withdrawal..................................................................18 Academic Information.....................................................19 Academic Forgiveness.................................................24 Academic Program Change.........................................24 Academic Program of Study.......................................24 Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension...........25 Advanced Placement...................................................21. Attendance...................................................................19 Catalog of Record........................................................26 Cheating and Plagiarism..............................................25 CLEP - College Level Examination Program.............21 College Closings and Delays.......................................20 Computer Competency................................................27 Course Repeat Policy..................................................24 Credit by Proficiency...................................................21 Degree Audit................................................................26 Educational Partnerships.............................................22 Experiential Learning..................................................24 Final Grades.................................................................21 Grade Appeal Procedure..............................................24 Grading and Grade Point Averages.............................19 Grading Scale..............................................................19 Grading System...........................................................19 Graduation Needs........................................................27 Inclement Weather.......................................................20 Incomplete Grades.......................................................21 Independent Study.......................................................23 Intent to Graduate........................................................27 North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement............................................24 Off-Campus Groups and Individuals...........................20 On-Campus Groups and Individuals...........................20 Partnerships with Community Agencies.....................22 Prerequisites and Corequisites.....................................26 Re-enrollment after Academic Suspension.................25 Requirements for Graduation......................................26 Right of Appeal............................................................25 Right of Appeal (Cheating).........................................26 Satisfactory Progress Standards..................................25 Scholastic Honors........................................................27 Student Advisement.....................................................19 Student Participation in CFCC Activities....................21 Translating Course Grades into GPA...........................19 Waiver of Prerequisites and Corequisites....................26 Cape Fear Comunity College iv Financial Aid.....................................................................27 Appeal Process............................................................29 Applying for Financial Aid..........................................28 Available Aid Programs...............................................27 Eligibility After Graduation.........................................28 Financial Need and Expected Family Contribution....28 Foundation Scholarships.............................................29 Maintaining Veterans Educational Benefits.................43 Maximum Time Frame................................................28 Notification of Awards.................................................28 Qualitative and Quantitative Standards.......................28 Return of Federal Funds..............................................29 Satisfactory Academic Progress..................................28 Student Ambassadors...................................................42 Tuition/Fees/Books......................................................29 Verification..................................................................28 Veterans Educational Benefits.....................................43 Vocational Rehabilitation............................................43 Expenses............................................................................43 Bookstore.....................................................................44 Electronic Signature Policy for Students.....................43 Graduation Fees...........................................................45 Institutional Indebtedness............................................45 Insurance......................................................................44 Parking and Security Permits......................................44 Personnel in the Armed Services.................................45 Refund of Tuition........................................................44 Return Check Guidelines.............................................45 Student Fees.................................................................43 Student Identification Card..........................................44 Textbooks and Educational Tools................................44 Transcript of Record....................................................45 Tuition .........................................................................43 Student Activities .............................................................45 Athletics and Intramural Activities..............................45 Clubs and Organizations..............................................46 College Sponsored Activities and Events....................48 Intramural Program.....................................................45 Phi Theta Kappa..........................................................46 Social Activities...........................................................46 Student Ambassadors Program....................................46 Student Government Association................................46 Student Publications....................................................48 General Information........................................................48 Change of Name/Address............................................48 Children on Campus Policy.........................................48 Dress............................................................................48 Food Services..............................................................49 Housing........................................................................49 Lost and Found............................................................49 Parking.........................................................................49 Telephones...................................................................49 Tobacco Free Campus Policy......................................49 Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities .......50 Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act............................54 Classroom Rules..........................................................53 Code of Conduct..........................................................52 Computer Acceptable Use Policy................................51 Conduct Probation and Suspension.............................52 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy...........53 Crime Data...................................................................53 Directory Information..................................................51 Drug and Alcohol Policy.............................................55 Emergency Evacuation................................................55 Evacuation of Buildings..............................................55 Grievance Procedure...................................................54 Judicial Board..............................................................54 Patent and Copyright Policy........................................51 Right of Appeal............................................................53 Rights of Administration.............................................50 Rights of Faculty.........................................................50 Rights of Parents..........................................................50 Rights of Students........................................................50 Sex Offender Notification............................................54 Sexual Harassment......................................................55 Student and Public Complaint Policy and Procedures..............................................55 Student Records...........................................................50 Weapons on Campus...................................................53 Written Student Complaint..........................................54 Extended Services-Continuing Education .....................57 Basic Skills Division...................................................59 Burgaw Center.............................................................64 Corporate and Continuing Education Division...........60 Distance Learning........................................................64 General Course Information........................................57 Public Health and Safety Division..............................62 Recreation and Leisure Programs................................63 Surf City Community Center.......................................64 Programs of Study ...........................................................65 General Education Values Statement...........................67 College Transfer General Information and Articulation Agreements....................................67 College Transfer Programs .............................................76 Associate in Arts General Studies...............................76 Associate in Science General Studies..........................80 Associate in Arts Pre-Majors Art Education...........................................................84 Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance and Marketing....................................88 Table of Contents v Dental Assisting.........................................................176 Dental Hygiene..........................................................176 Drafting.............................................................. 177/191 Early Childhood Education.......................................177 Electrical/Electronics Technology.............................179 Electronics Engineering Technology.........................180 Esthetics Instructors...................................................181 Esthetics Technology.................................................181 Film and Video Production Technology....................182 Fire Protection Technology.......................................183 Hospitality Management...........................................184 Industrial Systems Technology..................................185 Interior Design...........................................................187 Landscape Gardening................................................187 Retention Pond Management.................................188 LPN Refresher................................................... 188/195 Machining Technology..............................................189 Manicuring/Nail Technology.....................................189 Marine and Diesel Mechanics...................................189 Marine Technology....................................................190 Mechanical Engineering Technology........................191 CAD Drafting.........................................................191 Medical Office Administration..................................192 Medical Sonography..................................................193 Medical Transcription................................................194 Nuclear Technology...................................................187 Nursing Programs Associate Degree Nursing (RN).............................195 LPN Refresher........................................................196 Practical Nursing (LPN).........................................196 Occupational Therapy Assistant................................197 Paralegal Technology................................................198 Pharmacy Technology...............................................199 Phlebotomy................................................................201 Practical Nursing (LPN).................................... 195/201 Radiography..............................................................201 Real Estate.................................................................202 Surgical Technology..................................................202 Sustainability Technologies.......................................203 Truck Driver Training................................................204 Welding Technology..................................................205 Course Descriptions.......................................................206 Staff and Faculty ............................................................315 Business Education and Marketing Education.........91 Communication/Communication Studies................93 Criminal Justice........................................................96 Elementary Education............................................100 English....................................................................105 English Education..................................................108 History....................................................................111 Information Systems..............................................114 Mass Communication/Journalism..........................117 Middle Grades Education.......................................120 Nursing...................................................................119 Political Science.....................................................125 Psychology.............................................................129 Social Work............................................................132 Sociology................................................................135 Special Education...................................................138 Associate in Fine Arts Pre-Major Art...........................................................................141 Drama.....................................................................144 Music and Music Education...................................148 Associate in Arts Diploma General Studies......................................................150 Associate in Science Diploma General Studies......................................................153 Associate in General Education....................................156 Associate in Applied Science, Diploma and Certificate Programs Accounting................................................................156 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology...................................157 Architectural Technology..........................................158 Associate Degree Nursing................................. 158/195 Automotive Mechanics..............................................159 Basic Law Enforcement Training..............................160 Boat Building.............................................................160 Boat Manufacturing and Service...............................161 Business Administration............................................162 Banking and Finance..............................................162 Carpentry...................................................................163 Chemical Technology................................................164 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology...........164 Community Spanish Interpreter................................165 Computer Engineering Technology...........................167 Networking.............................................................167 Security...................................................................168 Web Development..................................................168 Computer Information Technology...........................169 Computer-Integrated Machining...............................170 Construction Management Technology.....................171 Cosmetology..............................................................172 Criminal Justice Technology.....................................173 Culinary Arts.............................................................174 Cape Fear Comunity College vi Performance Measures and Standards In February 1999, in response to a mandate from the NC General Assembly to review past performance and define standards of performance to ensure the quality and effectiveness of programs and services, the NC State Board of Community Colleges adopted 12 performance measures for all 58 community colleges as the core indicators of student success for public accountability purposes. In 2007, the NC General Assembly approved modifications to the NC Community College Performance Measures and Standards as recommended by the NC State Board of Community Colleges. The modifications, effective immediately, reduced the number of measures from 12 to 8, but require colleges to meet all standards plus †additional criteria for measures 2 and 3 below to qualify for the Exceptional Institutional Performance funding. CFCC’s performance results for 2008-2009 are as follows: Performance Measure Standard CFCC Performance 1. Progress of Basic Skills Students 75% of all adult literacy students are expected to progress within a level, complete a level entered or a predetermined goal, complete the level entered and advance to a higher level. 80% progressed (3,619 literacy students served by CFCC 2. Passing Rates on Licensure and Certification Examinations by First Time Test Takers 80% aggregate institutional passing rate for first-time test takers. †Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional Performance rating—The passing rate on all reported licensure/certification exams for which the colleges have authority over who sits for the exam must meet or exceed 70% for first-time test takers. 1. Aggregate score: 95% 2. Individual scores: Cosmetology-100% (11 tested) Cosmetology Apprentice-100% (27 tested) Manicurist- * Esthetics-* Dental Hygiene-100% (12 tested) Radiography – 93% (27 tested) PN-100% (14 tested) ADN-100% (54 tested) EMT-94% (121 tested) EMT-P-89% (18 tested) EMT-I-* BLET-85% (52 tested) Real Estate Sales-* * = number too small to report without violating privacy laws †CFCC met additional criteria for this measure. 3. Performance of College Transfer Students 83% of associate degree recipients and the students who transferred with 24 or more semester hours from CFCC must have a GPA of 2.0 or better after 2 semesters at a university. †Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional Performance rating—performance of CFCC transfer students must equal or exceed the performance of native UNC sophomores and juniors: standard is 86% for 2008-09 87%- Associate Degree recipients had a 2.0 GPA or higher 78%- Transfers w/o degree but transferring with 24 or more semester hours had a 2.0 GPA or higher 83% of all qualifying transfer students achieved a GPA of 2.0 or better 4. Passing Rates of Students in Developmental Courses 75% of students completing a developmental course in English, reading or mathematics will earn a grade of “C” or better. 80% (of 3,083) combined, English and Math 78% (of 1,311) completed English with a “C” or better 82% (of 1,772) completed math with a “C” or better 5. Success Rates of Developmental Students in Subsequent College-Level Courses 80% of students who completed a developmental course in 2007-08 and completed subsequent college level course in 2008-09 will have a passing grade for the college level course. 81% (891) combined, English and Math 79% (of 525) completed in subsequent college-level English courses 83% (of 366) completed in subsequent college-level math 6. Satisfaction of Program Completers and Non-Completers 90% of the combined respondents will report to be satisfied with the quality of CFCC’s programs and services 98% satisfied 7. Curriculum Student Retention, Graduation and Transfer 65% of fall cohort will complete a curriculum program, still be enrolled, or transfer to another college by the following fall. 75% graduated, still enrolled or transferred 8. Business/Industry Satisfaction with Customized Training 90% of businesses/industries surveyed will report satisfaction with CFCC services. 93% satisfied For more detailed information about the Performance Measures and Standards, visit the Cape Fear Community College’s Institu-tional Effectiveness web page at http://www.cfcc.edu/ie/measures.htm. campus maps vii Wilmington Campus Map Cape Fear Comunity College viii North Campus Map 1 GENERAL INFORMATION President’s Welcome Thank you for considering Cape Fear Community College as you make decisions about education and training—decisions that are critical to your future. The entire College family—fellow students, faculty and staff, trustees, and CFCC friends and supporters—joins me in inviting your review of this catalog. Then call and arrange to visit the campus. It would be our pleasure to show you around and to answer any questions. CFCC offers small classes, personable college staff, and lots of individual assistance for students throughout the course of their studies. This support system— in combination with your dedicated efforts—is a winning formula. Your future begins now—welcome to Cape Fear Community College! Eric B. McKeithan President, Cape Fear Community College Local Board of Trustees Mr. Louis A. Burney, Jr........................................Wilmington The Honorable W. Allen Cobb, Jr. ...........Wrightsville Beach Mr. Charles Edward Crowell ...............................Wilmington The Honorable R. Theodore Davis, Jr..................Wilmington Mr. Alexander D. Guy.............................................. Surf City The Honorable Lethia S. Hankins........................Wilmington Ms. Louise F. McColl ..........................................Wilmington Mr. Kenneth J. McGee .........................................Wilmington Mr. Barren E. Nobles ...........................................Wilmington Mr. William N. Rose ................................Wrightsville Beach Mr. William R. Turner, Jr. ....................................Wilmington Mr. J. Griffin Weld ........................................................Currie Mr. C. Bruce Williams .........................................Wilmington President, Student Government Association CFCC State Board of Community Colleges Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Chair....................................Cary Dr. Linwood Powell, Vice Chair..........................Fayetteville Mr. K. Ray Bailey ................................................... Asheville The Honorable Janet Cowell...................................... Raleigh Ms. Naomi Daggs .............................................. Rockingham The Honorable Walter Dalton .......................... Rutherfordton Mr. Jimmie E. Ford ................................................Goldsboro Dr. Stuart B. Fountain ............................................. Asheboro Ms. Raichelle Glover ...............................................Charlotte Mr. G. Gordon Greenwood ..................................... Asheville Dr. G. Thomas Houlihan............................................. Oxford Mr. Earl W. Laws, Jr...............................................Ex-Officio Mr. Edwin H. Madden, Jr..........................................Cashiers Mr. Chester Middlesworth ..................................... Statesville Dr. Samuel Powell ................................................ Burlington Ms. B. Joanne Steiner ................................................ Raleigh Ms. Norma Bulluck Turnage.............................Rocky Mount Mr. Herbert L. Watkins ............................................Charlotte Mr. Allen H. Wellons, J.D. ..................................... Smithfield Ms. Ann H. Whitford ......................................Morehead City Mr. James J. Woody, Jr..............................................Roxboro 2 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mission Statement for the North Carolina Community College System The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high‑quality, accessible educational op-portunities that minimize barriers to post‑secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well‑being of individuals by providing: • Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre‑baccalaureate programs. • Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. • Services to communities and individuals, which improve the quality of life. Adopted by the State Board of Community Colleges, Octo-ber 1993; revised March 1994, April 1994; reaffirmed January 1998; affirmed October 21, 1999 by System Planning Council. Mission Statement for Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College is an open door, multi-campus, comprehensive community college that strengthens the academic, economic, social and cultural life of the citizens of New Hanover and Pender counties. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Cape Fear Community College fully supports the system mission and fulfills its purposes by: • Focusing on vocational, technical, pre-baccalaureate, literacy education, and continuing education programs and services; • Recruiting, enrolling, advising and retaining a diverse student body; • Recruiting, retaining and developing a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality education and service to the College and the community; • Evaluating existing programs and implementing new curricula and instructional strategies to serve the changing needs of the service area; • Providing support services that help students succeed; • Enhancing student life through clubs, cultural activities, leadership opportunities, and athletics; and • Interacting and cooperating with others to encourage, promote and facilitate economic and community development. Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 23, 1995; revised January 18, 1996; revised November 19, 2003; reaffirmed January 26, 2006; reaffirmed September 10, 2010. Cape Fear Community College Vision Statement “Cape Fear Community College: Building a future‑oriented world‑class workforce and a community of lifelong learners in partnership with regional businesses and agencies. Imagine the possibilities!” Approved by the CFCC Board of Trustees, March 26, 1998. The College Cape Fear Community College is a comprehensive community college that offers education and training services through numerous (1) TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CURRICULA in such broad areas as health care, business, engineering technologies, computer sciences, architecture/construction/ interior design, law enforcement and numerous other fields, (2) COLLEGE TRANSFER/UNIVERSITY PARALLEL studies in the freshman and sophomore years of baccalaureate programs, and (3) a host of CONTINUING EDUCATION programs that can be broadly clustered into such categories as Basic Skills (including Adult High School and GED, among other programs), Occupational Extension (custom-designed training related directly to the in-service training needs of various professions), and Community Services/Self-Supporting classes that may include a wide range of avocational interests. The core of the College’s mission is world-class workforce development. CFCC is one of fifty-eight institutions comprising the North Carolina Community College System. The North Carolina Community College System and its constituent institutions operate in accord with legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly and as contained in Chapter 115D of the North Carolina General Statutes. Governance of Cape Fear Community College is further defined by policies, rules, and procedures as promulgated in accord with state and federal laws by the North Carolina State Board of Community Col-leges, the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees, and College officials. Cape Fear Community College's official service area includes New Hanover and Pender counties. CFCC’s Wilmington campus is located in downtown Wilmington and the North Campus is located in Castle Hayne. CFCC offers classes at the Burgaw Center and at the Surf City Community Center in Pender County. Several CFCC technical and vocational programs are unique to southeastern North Carolina and to the state as a whole, and the College therefore serves as a regional provider of workforce training. The number of different students annually enrolling at the College typically exceeds 27,000. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Calendar 2011-2012 FALL 2011 New Student Orientation........................................... August 9, 2011 Final Registration 8:00 am-7:00 pm ....................... August 10, 2011 Fall In-Service......................................................... August 11, 2011 Final Adjustment Day 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Drop/Add, Concurrent Enrollment ......................... August 12, 2011 Classes Begin .......................................................... August 15, 2011 Last day for tuition refund (75%) ........................... August 24, 2011 Labor Day - College Closed ..........................................Sept 5, 2011 Grade of “W” begins All Classes (Instructor Signature Required) ..August 25, 2011-Sept 16, 2011 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) ........ Sept 19, 2011-Nov 14, 2011 Fall Break (No classes - Faculty/students)........... October 7-8, 2011 Advisement Period for Spring 2012 (currently enrolled students only)..........October 24-Nov 7, 2011 WEB Registration for Spring 2012 (currently enrolled students only).......... October 24-Dec 8, 2011 No Course Withdrawal Permitted ..................... Nov 15-Dec 9, 2011 Last Day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Fall .........Nov 11, 2011 Thanksgiving Break-No Classes............................ Nov 23-26, 2011 Thanksgiving Holiday-College Closed.................. Nov 24-26, 2011 Classes Resume ...........................................................Nov 28, 2011 Last day of Class.................................................. December 9, 2011 Holiday-College Closed.............................. Dec 26-January 2, 2011 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 12 75% through August 24 None thereafter Fall 2011 First Mini Session (August 15 - October 11) Registration ............................................................ August 10, 2011 Classes Begin ......................................................... August 15, 2011 Last day to request 75% refund ............................. August 18, 2011 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Signature Required) ...... August 19-August 30, 2011 Labor Day - College Closed ..........................................Sept 5, 2011 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor Signature Required) ............August 31-Sept 28, 2011 No course withdrawal ...............................Sept 29-October 11, 2011 Last day of Class....................................................October 11, 2011 Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall...................Nov 11, 2011 Refund of Tuition 100% through August 12 75% through August 18 None thereafter Fall 2011 Second Mini Session (October 12 - Dec 9) Registration ............................................................ August 10, 2011 Classes Begin .........................................................October 12, 2011 Last day to request 75% refund .............................October 17, 2011 Last day to file Intent to Graduate for Fall...................Nov 11, 2011 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Signature Required) .....October 18-October 27, 2011 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor Signature Required) ...........October 28-Nov 30, 2011 Thanksgiving Break............................................... Nov 23-26, 2011 No course withdrawal ......................................... Dec 1-Dec 9, 2011 Last day of Class............................................................ Dec 9, 2011 Refund of Tuition 100% through October 11 75% through October 17 None thereafter Spring 2012 Registration 8:00 am-7:00 pm, Concurrent Registration ........................................... January 3, 2012 Final Schedule Adjustment Day, Concurrent Registration, Spring In-Service ..................................................... January 4, 2012 Classes Begin ........................................................... January 5, 2012 Last day for tuition refund (75%) .......................... January 17, 2012 Martin Luther King Holiday-College Closed ........ January 16, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Signature Required) ..... January 18-February 8, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) ............. February 9-April 2, 2012 Last Day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Spring . March 19, 2012 Spring Break (No classes-Faculty/students) ............ March 12-March 17, 2012 Classes Resume........................................................ March 19, 2012 Easter Holiday-College Closed.................................... April 6, 2012 Azalea Festival-College Closed................................. April 14, 2012 Advisement Period for Summer/Fall 2012 (currently enrolled students only)............ April 9-April 27, 2012 WEB Registration for Summer/Fall 2012 (currently enrolled students only)............. April 9-May 15, 2012 No Course Withdrawal Permitted .................. April 13-May 4, 2012 Classes End ................................................................... May 4, 2012 Commencement ............................................................ May 5, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 4 75% through January 17 None thereafter 4 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spring 2012 First Spring Mini Session 2012 (January 5-March 1, 2012) Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments........ January 4, 2012 Classes Begin ........................................................... January 5, 2012 Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ....................... January 10, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor signature required) ....... January 11-January 23, 2012 Martin Luther King Holiday- College Closed ....... January 16, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) ..... January 24-February 20, 2012 No Course Withdrawal.......................... February 21-March 1, 2012 Classes End ................................................................ March 1, 2012 Commencement ........................................................... May 5, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through January 4 75% through January 10 None thereafter Spring 2012 Second Spring Mini Session 2011 (March 2 – May 4, 2012) Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments.......... March 1, 2012 Classes Begin ............................................................. March 2, 2012 Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ........................... March 7, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor signature required) ............. March 8-March 26, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) ............. March 27-April 25, 2012 No Course Withdrawal................................... April 26-May 4, 2012 Classes End ................................................................... May 4, 2012 Commencement ............................................................ May 5, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through March 1 75% through March 7 None thereafter Summer 2012 10 week session (May 16 – July 26) Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments Concurrent registration .......................................... May 15, 2012 Classes Begin .............................................................. May 16, 2012 Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ May 22, 2012 Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 28, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor signature required) ....................May 23-June 6, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) .................... June 7-July 12, 2012 Last day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Summer .. June 25, 2012 July 4th Holiday-College Closed ...................................July 4, 2012 No Course Withdrawal ..............................July 13-July 26, 2012 Classes End ..................................................................July 26, 2012 Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 15 75% through May 22 None thereafter Summer 2012 1ST SUMMER MINI SESSION 2012 (May 16-June 20) Final Registration Day, Schedule Adjustments Concurrent Registration ........................................ May 15, 2012 Classes Begin .............................................................. May 16, 2012 Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ May 18, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor signature required) ..................May 21-May 25, 2012 Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 28, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) ..................May 29-June 13, 2012 Last day to file an “Intent to Graduate” for Summer .. June 25, 2012 No Course Withdrawal...................................June 14-June 20, 2012 Classes End ................................................................. June 20, 2012 Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through May 15 75% through May 18 None thereafter Summer 2012 2nd SUMMER MINI SESSION 2012 (June 21-July 26) Final Registration Day – Schedule Adjustments Concurrent registration ......................................... May 15, 2012 Classes Begin .............................................................. June 21, 2012 Last Day for Tuition Refund (75%) ............................ June 25, 2012 Grade of “W” begins (Instructor signature required) .................... June 26-July 2, 2012 4th of July Holiday – College Closed ...........................July 4, 2012 Grade of “WP/WF” begins (Instructor signature required) .....................July 3-July 20, 2012 No Course Withdrawal....................................July 23-July 26, 2012 Classes End ..................................................................July 26, 2012 Commencement ...........................................................July 27, 2012 Refund of Tuition 100% through June 20 75% through June 25 None thereafter 5 GENERAL INFORMATION a grade of “C” or better in English and math could eliminate the placement test requirement. Students will need to consult with counselors. Certain CFCC academic programs have additional entrance requirements beyond general admissions to the College. Se-lective admission programs at the College include: Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Nursing Transition, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technol-ogy, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Sonography, and Surgical Technology. Students may visit the Counseling Office for specific program requirements and applications or visit our website at http:// www.cfcc.edu/healthsciences. Admission of Transfer Students 1. Transfer students must complete CFCC’s admission require-ments (see General Admission Process). 2. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better can be transferred from other institutions to CFCC. a. CFCC will accept all courses completed with a grade of “C” or above from other North Carolina Community Colleges that apply to the student’s program of study. b. Credits are transferable from regionally accredited two and four year institutions within the United States. Courses are transferred that compare in content, quality and credit hours to those offered at CFCC. c. Transcripts of course work completed at a college or university located outside of the United States must be accompanied by (1) a certified English translation and course evaluation (2) course descriptions if transfer credit is needed. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for acceptable translation and evaluation agencies. 3. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and/or language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. 4. Credits transferred from other institutions will be noted on the student’s CFCC transcript. Grades achieved at other institutions will not be used in the grade point average computation at CFCC. 5. Credit gained through advanced placement testing will require official transcripts from the testing agency. 6. Experiential learning or proficiency testing will not be transferred directly as course work to CFCC. Admissions CFCC operates under an “open door” policy. This means that the College offers instruction to all adults. So if you are 18 years of age or older, or if you have a high school diploma or equivalent, and can benefit from courses and programs offered by our College, WE WELCOME YOU. While CFCC advises all students to seek a high school of diploma or equivalent, admission to certain certificate programs may be granted without prior completion of a diploma or GED. In addition, admission to the college does not mean that students will be admitted immediately to a program with specified admissions requirements. Admission to degree, diploma, and certain certificate programs has additional requirements including high school graduation, official transcripts, placement testing, and medical examinations. Contact the Admissions Office for specific program requirements. The College reserves the right to refuse admission or readmis-sion to any applicant during any period of time that the student is suspended or expelled from any other educational entity. North Carolina Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0301(c). Admission as a Non-Degree Seeking Student Special Credit Students who are 18 years of age or older or have a high school diploma or equivalent but do not wish to enter degree or diploma programs may enter CFCC as “Special Credit” students. Students admitted as Special Credit students may carry only a part-time course load and must have their regis-tration card approved by a counselor. Special Credit students must satisfy course requirements with placement testing or official post-secondary transcripts. Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Admission as a Special Credit student does not constitute ad-mission to any curriculum program. Special Credit students may register part-time (no more than eleven (11) credit hours) in any given semester and no more than eight (8) credit hours during the Summer Session. Special Credit students may ac-cumulate a total of eighteen (18) credit hours before being required to meet all admission requirements. Special Credit students are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits. Selective Admission/Health Science Programs Students applying for admission to health science programs must meet general college admission requirements as well as specific program requirements. Each of the selective admission programs requires that applicants be a high school graduate or have a GED, meet the minimum placement test scores re-quired for the specific curriculum program and complete the program application process by the deadline established for that particular program. Prior college course completion with 6 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7. Students should submit official copies of all transcripts two weeks prior to registration so that evaluation of transfer credit can be completed. Transfer credit for those transcripts received during the registration process will be completed by the end of the first academic session of enrollment. Faxed transcripts are not acceptable. 8. To receive a degree, diploma or certificate from CFCC, transfer students must complete at least 25 percent of program requirements at CFCC. Re-Admission of Curriculum Students Students (including CFCC graduates) returning to CFCC who have not been enrolled for a minimum of 3 years must submit a new Admissions Application. Students must also meet the admissions requirements for the current program of study including evaluation of all coursework earned at CFCC and other institutions. Some courses that depend heavily on technology, speed and accuracy, physical skills, and language skills will be subject to review after five years unless the student has been continuously enrolled. Courses subject to review may include, but not limited to, keyboarding, computer, foreign languages, developmental, and trades courses. Admission of Transient Students Transient students are those who are admitted and enrolled in another college or university and wish to enroll in CFCC as a full-time student for one academic session. Transient students must: 1. Submit a completed CFCC Admission Application. 2. Submit written permission from their home institution to enroll in CFCC. 3. Provide verification of completion of applicable prerequisites prior to enrolling in CFCC courses. Provisional Admission Provisional admittance is granted during Final Schedule Adjust-ment Day only. Students whose official high school transcripts have not been received by the Admissions and Records Office at the time of registration may be admitted provisionally. All admissions requirements must be met within thirty (30) calendar days from the first day of the academic session. Those students who do not meet admissions requirements within thirty (30) calendar days may be dropped from courses, and financial aid benefits may also be jeopardized. Students will not be allowed to register for upcoming semesters until all admission require-ments are met. Students must take the placement test prior to registration to meet course prerequisites. NOTE: Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Special Credit - Lifelong Learners Students who have no desire or intention to work toward a degree, diploma, or certificate and wish to take classes for personal development, enrichment, or simply for the joy of learning may enroll as a Lifelong Learner. To be admitted as a Lifelong Learner, the student need only submit a completed college application for admission. Students admitted as Lifelong Learners may carry only a part-time course load and must have their registration approved by a counselor. Lifelong Learners must meet and verify course prerequisites including placement testing. Official post-secondary transcripts are required; faxed transcripts are not acceptable. Admission as a Lifelong Learner does not constitute admission to any curriculum program. A Lifelong Learner who wishes to be reclassified as a regular student must complete admission requirements as outlined in the General Admissions Process in this catalog. Lifelong Learners are not eligible to receive financial aid or Veteran’s benefits. 7 GENERAL INFORMATION High School Students Enrolling in CFCC Classes-Gateway Program The Gateway Program offers high school students the op-portunity to enroll in college classes in order to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of CFCC courses. Concurrent Enrollment, Huskins, and Learn and Earn Online: Huskins classes are approved CFCC courses offered primarily to high school students. These classes may be of-fered at a high school or on a CFCC campus and are open to qualifying high school students who are at least a junior in high school or 16 years old. Concurrent enrollment allows high school students the opportunity to enroll in approved college courses offered in CFCC’s regular course schedule. This program is open to qualifying high school students who are at least 16 years old. Learn and Earn Online courses are approved online courses that may be offered to qualifying North Carolina high school students (grades 9-12). Approved Courses: Concurrent Enrollment, Huskins, and Learn and Earn Online students are eligible to enroll in the following types of courses: courses numbered 100 or higher; vocational and technical major courses; and college transfer courses classified as a science, math, or technology course, including the following subjects: biology, chemistry, comput-er information, computer science, criminal justice, geology, math, and physics. Admission Guidelines: The public, private, or home school administrator must initiate enrollment action for any high school student wishing to enroll in this program. Each semes-ter, the high school administrator must approve a student’s enrollment by certifying that the student is making satisfac-tory progress toward graduation and is enrolled at least half-time in high school courses. A high school student who wishes to enroll in a CFCC course must demonstrate the academic skills and maturity level nec-essary to perform at the college level. Students must meet the same prerequisite, corequisite, and course admission require-ments as adult degree-seeking students. Students are required to meet established minimum requirements on the place-ment test (Accuplacer or ASSET). Placement testing may be waived upon receipt of official SAT or ACT transcripts that demonstrate established cutoff scores. Students who are ac-cepted to this program must follow all CFCC rules and poli-cies as outlined in this handbook. Registration Process: Huskins and concurrent enrollment students may enroll in CFCC classes on a space-available ba-sis. Huskins enrolling in classes that meet on a high school campus will register during the first class meeting. Concur-rent enrollment and Huskins students enrolling in classes that meet at CFCC register on Final Schedule Adjustment day. See the CFCC Academic Calendar for the schedule adjust-ment days for each semester. Program Costs: The State of North Carolina establishes tu-ition rates and charges for high school students enrolling in community college classes. Students should speak to their high school counselor and see the Gateway Web site (http:// www.cfcc.edu/gateway) for more information. Students may be responsible for technology, student activity, and parking/ security fees as well as applicable insurance fees. Students are responsible for purchasing required course supplies and textbooks. Early College High School CFCC partners with New Hanover County Schools and Pend-er County Schools to host two early college high schools. Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Wilming-ton Early College High School (WECHS) are high schools located on the campuses of CFCC that provide select high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit or an associate’s degree within four to five years. Both early colleges enroll rising ninth-graders each year. Students must have the desire to at-tend a smaller school with high expectations for academics and behavior. For more information on college courses available to qualify-ing high school students, refer to the “Educational Partner-ships” section of this catalog and visit the Gateway Program Website at http://www.cfcc.edu/gateway. Admission of Out-of-State Students Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions requirements as residents of North Carolina. Residency clas-sification for out-of-state students will be determined at the time of admissions according to the laws of the State of North Carolina. General Statute 116-143.1 specifically states that to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months imme-diately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes. Furthermore, a person must establish that his or her presence in the state currently is, and during the requisite 12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona fide domicile rather than of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Consequently, the fact that a person has resided in the state for 12 months does not in itself constitute in-state residency. Special rules and circumstances may affect the assessment of domicile for minors, married persons, active members of the armed forces and their dependents, aliens, federal personnel and prisoners. Exceptions are also made for families transferred by business within the past 12 months (up to 1% of total out-of-state students), students with employer-paid tuition, lawfully admitted public high school graduates, non-profit corporation sponsorships, teacher certifications, emergency workers and persons 65 years or older. Applicants wishing additional information about the laws of North Carolina governing residency classification for students should contact the Director of Enrollment Management’s of- 8 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE fice where copies of the law are maintained or log on to www. ncleg.net for NC General Statutes. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the College with the necessary information to prove in-state status. If a student wishes to apply for a change of status consideration, he/she must submit a Resident and Tuition Status Application (available in the Student Development Offices and the College’s website) to the Director of Enrollment Management. Applications must be submitted within the first ten (10) days of the semester in which the student is requesting the in-state status. Legal documentation supporting a student’s claim for in-state status must be attached at the time the application is submitted. Examples include NC State tax return, voter registration, vehicle registration, personal property taxes, driver’s license/State I.D. etc. If the student chooses to appeal the classification assigned by the Director of Enrollment Management, he/she must file a written appeal to the Director of Enrollment Management within ten (10) days following the director’s notification of residency status (electronic submissions are not acceptable). The appeal will then be forwarded to the Residency Status Subcommittee of the Judicial Board of CFCC who will review the appeal and make a determination to either uphold or reverse the applicant’s residency classification. Should the student choose to appeal the determination of the Appeals’ Committee, he/she may ap-peal to the State level by filing a written appeal to the Director of Enrollment Management within ten (10) days following the Appeals Committee’s decision (electronic submissions are not acceptable). This appeal must include a statement of intent and grounds for appeal. The decision of the State Appeals’ Committee is final. Admission of International Students Cape Fear Community College does not issue the necessary documents to obtain the F, J, or M student visas. Other visas may be acceptable for admission. Contact the Director of Enrollment Management for further information. General Admissions Process New students should complete all admission requirements at least two weeks prior to registration. 1. APPLICATION An application for admission must be submitted prior to placement testing and registration. Applications may be submitted online at www.cfcc.edu. Valid email addresses are required for electronic applications. 2. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL OR GENERAL EDUCA-TIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) TRANSCRIPT An official high school or GED transcript from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education which indicates the date of graduation must be submitted to CFCC. Official transcripts are those received either by mail or by hand-delivery to CFCC in the original, sealed envelope from the awarding institution or agency. Home schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered. 3. OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) Official college transcripts from all accredited institutions of higher education previously attended must be submitted to CFCC. 4. PLACEMENT TESTING All applicants to degree, diploma and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to acceptance at CFCC. (There is no charge for the placement assessment). All or parts of the placement assessment requirement may be waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant: • has satisfactorily completed college level English and/ or Mathematics course above the developmental level. • has made the following minimum scores within the last five years on the Scholastic Aptitude Test(SAT): Verbal/ Writing/Critical Reading-470; Math-500; ACT Verbal-19; Math-20 and has submitted official SAT or ACT transcripts to the Admissions Office. • has achieved CFCC’s cut-off scores for desired curriculum program by submitting official ASSET, COMPASS or Accuplacer scores taken within the last five years. • has earned developmental course credit, with a “C” or bet-ter, at a school in the North Carolina Community College System. Students will need to consult with counselors. Students and prospective students may take the placement test twice (2 times) in twelve (12) consecutive months (one initial test and one retest). 5. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS A medical history is re-quired for specific program admission or completion. Students are notified of this requirement as applicable to their programs of study. Selected programs within the college may require drug screening prior to final acceptance into the program. Contact Counseling for further information. 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Services To Students Where to Go for What Absences ................................................................. Instructor Academic Advising....................... Assigned Faculty Advisor Academic Honors…....................................Catalog/Registrar Academic Probation................................ Catalog/Counselors Admissions...........................................Student Development Address Change ...................................Student Development Advanced Placement.............................................Counseling Attendance .............................................................. Instructor Books/Supplies ........................................ Campus Bookstore Bulletin Boards ....................................Student Development CFCC online Portal/WebAdvisor..............Student Help Desk Career Counseling.....................................Career and Testing Change Program/Major.........................................Counseling Clubs and Organizations ............................ Student Activities Course Selection ...................................... Advisor/Counselor Drop a Course ..................... Instructor/Student Development Emergencies.........................................Student Development Fees ................................................................Business Office Financial Aid.......................................... Financial Aid Office First Aid ...................................... Labs/Student Development General Interest Courses ......................Continuing Education Grading System......................................…Catalog/ Registrar Insurance ........................................................Business Office Job Placement ...........................................Career and Testing Lost & Found ...................................... Switchboard Operator Parking Permits/Regulations..........................Business Office Personal Counseling..............................................Counseling Registration ..........................................Student Development Student I.D. Card ........................................................Library Testing.......................................................Career and Testing Transcripts............................................Student Development Transfer Counseling..............................Advisors/Counseling Tutoring............................................................. Learning Lab Veterans................................. Financial Aid/Veteran’s Center Withdrawal from a Course....................................... Registrar Campus Visits Cape Fear Community College encourages prospective stu-dents and parents to visit the campus and tour our facilities. Guided tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday when classes are in session by contacting the office of the Director of Enrollment Management. Appointments are necessary to ensure that appropriate staff will be available to answer ques-tions. Information pertaining to academic programs, student services, and the admissions/registration processes will be presented during the tour. Tour dates and times are available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. Orientation The Student Development Department offers orientation programs prior to the start of the Spring and Fall semesters to acquaint new students to the College, its facilities, resources, services, activities, organizations and policies. Students ac-cepted to the College will be invited to attend orientation. An online orientation program is also available on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu for distance learners and summer sessions. All new students are encouraged to take advantage of these programs to maximize their opportunities at CFCC myCFCC myCFCC is a web-based portal that links all aspects of campus life to create a community environment. It provides services such as e-mail, campus announcements, message boards, calendars, and discussion groups. Accounts are created upon acceptance to the College. Students are encouraged to check myCFCC on a regular basis to receive important college in-formation. A link to myCFCC is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu. WebAdvisor WebAdvisor is another web-based portal that gives students access to class schedules, on-line registration, grades, address changes, and graduation progress. A link to WebAdvisor is on the College’s website at www.cfcc.edu Counseling Confidential academic, personal, and career counseling ser-vices are provided on an ongoing basis to all students. The counseling staff is available Monday through Friday on both campuses. Please refer to our website for specific hours based on campus location. Summer hours may vary. Students are seen on a walk-in basis or appointments may be made by call-ing (910) 362-7017 (Downtown Campus) or (910) 362-7523 (North Campus). The professional counseling staff is experienced in assisting students in developing skills and attitudes needed to deal ef-fectively with their academic environment. Students who are uncertain in selecting their major course of study or who are experiencing academic difficulty are en-couraged to seek the assistance of a counselor. Students with personal concerns that may interfere with their academic suc-cess are also urged to seek guidance from the counseling staff. When appropriate, the counseling staff may make (with the stu-dent’s permission) referrals to community resources/agencies. Disability Support Services Cape Fear Community College and all employees shall operate programs, activities, and services to ensure that no otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any such program, activity, or service solely by reason of their disabilities. Disability Support Services provides numerous services that assist students in reaching their academic goals. Assistance may include services such as registration assistance, academic counseling, student advocacy, interpreters for the deaf or hard-of-hearing, academic aides, assistive technology and other reasonable accommodations. To be eligible for Disability Support Services, students must provide professional medical, psychological, and/or educational documentation of their disabilities, including associated functional limitations, to the Disability Support Services’ staff. If classroom adaptations, interpreters, or academic aides are necessary to participate in class, advanced notice of 4 weeks is required to coordinate such services. 10 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Placement Test Advising Guide Applicants entering vocational/technical and college transfer courses must begin their English sequence with the course correspond-ing to their score levels on the following placement tests. When using placement scores for English, you must look at both Writing and Reading scores and use whichever is lower — Writing or Reading — for initial placement. For Mathematics, you must be proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills before placement into any higher level math course. WRITING PLACEMENT GUIDE Testing not required with SAT Verbal/Writing 470, ACT English 19, or ENG 111 or equivalent with “C” or better. Score Ranges Placement Accuplacer (CPT) ASSET COMPASS 20-35 23-28 0-15 English Foundations (Adult Basic Education) 36-40 29-34 16-19 ENG 075: Reading & Language Essentials 41-65 35-38 20-37 ENG 085: Reading & Writing Foundations 66-85 39-40 38-69 ENG 095: Reading & Comp. Strategies 86-120 41-55 70-100 Proficient in Writing Skills. Can take ENG 111 if proficient in Reading Skills. READING PLACEMENT GUIDE Testing not required with SAT Verbal/Critical Reading 470, ACT Reading 19, ENG 111 or equivalent with “C” or better. Score Ranges Placement Accuplacer CPT ASSET COMPASS 20-33 23-27 0-13 English Foundations (Adult Basic Education) 34-38 28-34 14-41 ENG 075: Reading & Language Essentials 39-56 35-38 42-60 ENG 085: Reading & Writing Foundations 57-79 39-40 61-80 ENG 095: Reading & Comp. Strategies 80-120 41-55 81-100 Proficient in Reading Skills. Can take ENG 111 if proficient in Writing Skills. MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT GUIDE Testing not required with SAT Math 500, ACT Math 20 or credit for the appropriate college math required for your major. ARITHMETIC/NUMERICAL SKILLS You must be proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills before placement into any higher level math course. Score Ranges Placement Accuplacer CPT ASSET COMPASS Arith. Num. Skills Pre-Algebra 20-28 23-26 01-08 Math Foundations (Adult Basic Education) 29-54 27-40 09-46 MAT 060: Essential Mathematics (Required for any higher level math.) 55-120 41-55 47-100 Proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills. Can take MAT 101 or higher. ALGEBRA Score Ranges Placement Elem. Alg. Elem. Alg. Algebra 20-54 23-40 0-45 MAT 070: Introductory Algebra 55-74 41-55 46-65 MAT 080: Intermediate Algebra or MAT 115, 120, 121, 140; CHM 131 Elem. Alg. Interm. Alg. Algebra 20-54 23-29 0-45 MAT 070: Introductory Algebra 55-74 30-40 46-65 MAT 080: Intermediate Algebra or MAT 115, 120, 121, 140; CHM 131 75-120 41-55 66-100 MAT 141, 155, 171, or MAT 175 All placement scores are valid for 5 years. 11 GENERAL INFORMATION Career and Testing Services Career counseling is available through the Office of Career and Testing Services. Students are assisted with career decision-making, employment trends, and educational requirements. Job placement assistance is also available to students and graduates. Career Services provides on-line job listings through CFCC Career Connection. This on-line job bank gives students, graduates, and employers an opportunity to connect. The Employment Security Commission’s (ESC) on-line job listing is also available to students and graduates. Placement Testing All applicants to degree, diploma, and certain certificate programs are required to have valid placement test scores on file prior to being accepted at CFCC. The assessment is not an entrance examination. The primary purpose of placement examinations is to determine the individual’s skill level and readiness. Assessment results will be used to determine the need, if any, for developmental placement. Faculty advisors will also use the results in planning students’ programs and classes. Placement assessments are administered in the following areas: Writing, Reading and Mathematical skills. All placement scores are valid for five years from date of examination. An admission application must be submitted prior to testing to ensure that results are properly posted. Placement Testing Options CFCC will accept official copies of assessment tests taken at other colleges (ASSET, COMPASS, Accuplacer (CPT), SAT or ACT). All students are required to have assessment test scores on file prior to being accepted at CFCC. Assessment scores will be used to place students in classes according to CFCC’s placement guide on page 10. All scores are valid for a period of five (5) years. Students submitting official SAT or ACT scores must meet the minimum scores listed on page 10. All or parts of the placement assessment requirement may be waived upon receipt of official transcripts if the applicant has satisfactorily completed, with a grade of “C” or better, a college level English Composition and/or Mathematics course above the developmental level at an accredited college or university. All or parts of the placement assessment requirements may be waived for developmental course credit earned, with a “C” or better, at a school in the North Carolina System. Accuplacer Test The Accuplacer is an un-timed computer-based type assessment. The test is divided into four sections: sentence skills (writing), reading comprehension, arithmetic (numerical skills) and algebra. Currently there is no fee for the test. Applicants/students need to bring a #2 pencil, a picture ID, and know their social security number and CFCC’s program of study. The testing room opens fifteen (15) minutes prior to testing. Parking for testers at the downtown campus is available in the student parking lot located next to the Schwartz Center on North Front Street. If alternative accommodations are necessary because of a diagnosed disability, requests for approval, assistance, and scheduling must be arranged through CFCC’s Coordinator of Disability Services. A schedule of dates/times of the Placement Tests can be obtained from CFCC’s website: www.cfcc.edu (Go to Student Support Services, Testing Services, and Placement Testing Schedule). Retest Policy Applicants/students can take the placement test only twice in (12) twelve consecutive months. Prior to taking a placement test the second time, it is recommended that you visit CFCC’s Learning Lab for tutoring services. It is also recommended that a student retest after successfully completing a developmental course in the subject area. GED Testing The General Education Development (GED) diploma is ad-ministered at CFCC. Successful completion of the pre-GED is required before applying to take the GED test. See Basic Skills Division, page 51. Retention and Graduation Rate Information Anyone wishing to obtain information about first-time students’ rate of persistence and/or graduation rates should contact the Office of the Director of Enrollment Management. Cape Fear Community College measures and reports reten-tion, graduation and transfer rates, along with seven other institutional performance standards, on an annual basis and in accordance with definitions and standards established by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. Establish-ment of these common performance measures of institutional effectiveness, along with definitions and standards for each, are the result of a mandate by the N.C. General Assembly to review past performance and define standards of performance to ensure quality and effectiveness of programs and services in all of the 58 community colleges. Please refer to page ? of this catalog for CFCC’s performance report on these measures. Historical data and additional details may be viewed at http:// cfcc.edu/ie/measures.htm. Developmental Studies To help insure student success, the college offers develop-mental courses to students who need help in the basic skills: mathematics, reading, and writing. These courses are required for those students who have been identified by the Admissions and Records Office as needing enhancement in these skills. Developmental courses earn institutional credit; however, such credit does not apply toward the required hours for re-ceiving a degree or in the calculation of grade-point averages. 12 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE The college-wide grading scale applies to grades assigned in developmental courses. Exception: While a grade of “D” is considered passing in curriculum classes, a grade of “C” or better is considered passing in developmental courses. The grade of “D” is not given in developmental courses. CFCC will recognize developmental courses completed with a grade of “C” or above at other North Carolina accredited institutions. Counselors will mail students a transfer credit slip following an evaluation of the coursework. The transfer evaluation will be used for class placement by the advisor. Below is a selected list of transferable courses for students who are deficient in reading (a CPT score less than 80). Some courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed within parentheses), and students must comply with them. Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they (students) comply with the prerequisites and the corequisites. A student’s placement in the entry-level math courses may be based on the math placement test only or on the math placement test and the reading placement tests. For example, RED 080 (not taught at CFCC) or ENG 085 is a corequisite for MAT 070 and MAT 080. 2011 -2012 List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Not Proficient in Reading (CPT scores in Reading less than 80) Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours ACA 122 (transferable and may count as the 64th or 65th hour) College Transfer Success 1 ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 ART 121 Design I 3 ART 122 (Prerequisite: ART 121) Drawing II 3 ART 131 Drawing I 3 ART 132 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Drawing II 3 ART 171 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Computer Art I 3 ART 212 Gallery Assistantship I 1 ART 214 Portfolio and Resume 1 ART 231 Printmaking I 3 ART 232 (Prerequisite: ART 231) Printmaking II 3 ART 240 (Prerequisite: ART 131) Painting I 3 ART 241 (Prerequisite: ART 240) Painting II 3 ART 245 Metals I 3 ART 246 (Prerequisite: ART 245) Metals II 3 ART 247 Jewelry I 3 ART 248 (Prerequisite: ART 247) Jewelry II 3 ART 250 Surface Design: Textiles 3 ART 251 Weaving I 3 ART 252 (Prerequisite: ART 251) Weaving II 3 ART 261 Photography I 3 ART 262 (Prerequisite: ART 261) Photography II 3 ART 264 Digital Photography I 3 ART 265 (Prerequisite: ART 264) Digital Photography II 3 ART 266 Videography I 3 ART 267 (Prerequisite: ART 266) Videography II 3 ART 271 (Prerequisite: ART 171) Computer Art II 3 ART 281 Sculpture I 3 ART 282 (Prerequisite: ART 281) Sculpture II 3 ART 283 Ceramics I 3 ART 284 (Prerequisite: ART 283) Ceramics II 3 ART 285 (Prerequisites: ART 284) Ceramics III 3 ART 286 (Prerequisites: ART 285) Ceramics IV 3 ART 288 Studio 3 BIO 140 (Corequisite: BIO 140A) Environmental Biology 3 BIO 140A (Corequisite: BIO 140) Environmental Biology Lab 1 COM 111 Voice and Diction I 3 COM 160 Small Group Communication 3 COM 251 Debate I 3 COM 252 (Prerequisite: COM 251) Debate II 3 CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3 DRA 120 Voice for Performance 3 DRA 126 Storytelling 3 DRA 128 Children’s Theatre 3 DRA 130 Acting I 3 DRA 131 (Prerequisite: DRA 130) Acting II 3 13 GENERAL INFORMATION DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I 3 DRA 136 (Prerequisite: DRA 135) Acting for the Camera II 3 DRA 140 Stagecraft I 3 DRA 141 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Stagecraft II 3 DRA 142 Costuming 3 DRA 145 Stage Make-up 2 DRA 147 (Prerequisite: DRA 140) Sound Technology 3 DRA 170 Play Production I 3 DRA 171 (Prerequisite: DRA 170) Play Production II 3 DRA 175 Teleplay Production I 3 DRA 176 (Prerequisite: DRA 175) Teleplay Production II 3 DRA 230 (Prerequisite: DRA 131) Acting III 3 DRA 231 (Prerequisite: DRA 230) Acting IV 3 DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre 3 DRA 260 (Prerequisite: DRA 130; Corequisite: DRA 140) Directing 3 DRA 270 (Prerequisite: DRA 171) Play Production III 3 DRA 271 (Prerequisite: DRA 270) Play Production IV 3 DRA 275 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production III 3 DRA 276 (Prerequisite: DRA 176) Teleplay Production IV 3 GEL 113 (Prerequisite: GEL 111 or GEL 120) Historical Geology 4 GEL 120 Physical Geology 4 HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3 HUM 121 The Nature of America 3 HUM 122 Southern Culture 3 HUM 140 History of Architecture 3 HUM 150 American Women’s Studies 3 HUM 170 The Holocaust 3 MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music 3 MUS 112 Intro to Jazz 3 MUS 113 American Music 3 MUS 114 Non-Western Music 3 MUS 121 (Prerequisite: Music 111) Music Theory I 4 MUS 122 (Prerequisite: MUS 121) Music Theory II 4 MUS 123 (Prerequisite: MUS 111 or MUS 121) Music Composition 1 MUS 131 Chorus I 1 MUS 132 (Prerequisite: MUS 131) Chorus II 1 MUS 135 Jazz Ensemble I 1 MUS 136 (Prerequisite: MUS 135) Jazz Ensemble II 1 MUS 137 Orchestra I 1 MUS 138 (Prerequisite: MUS 137) Orchestra II 1 MUS 141 Ensemble I 1 MUS 142 (Prerequisite: MUS 141) Ensemble II 1 MUS 151 Class Music I 1 MUS 152 (Prerequisite: MUS 151) Class Music II 1 MUS 161 Applied Music I 2 MUS 162 (Prerequisite: MUS 161) Applied Music II 2 MUS 175 Recording Techniques I 2 MUS 176 (Prerequisite: MUS 175) Recording Techniques 2 MUS 210 History of Rock Music 3 MUS 211 History of Country Music 3 MUS 212 American Musical Theatre 3 MUS 214 (Prerequisite: MUS 111) Electronic Music I 2 MUS 215 (Prerequisite: MUS 214) Electronic Music II 2 MUS 221 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music Theory III 4 MUS 222 (Prerequisite: MUS 221) Music Theory IV 4 MUS 231 (Prerequisite: MUS 132) Chorus III 1 MUS 232 (Prerequisite: MUS 231) Chorus IV 1 MUS 235 (Prerequisite: MUS 136) Jazz Ensemble III 1 MUS 236 (Prerequisite: MUS 235) Jazz Ensemble IV 1 MUS 237 (Prerequisite: MUS 138) Orchestra III 1 MUS 238 (Prerequisite: MUS 237) Orchestra IV 1 MUS 241 (Prerequisite: MUS 142) Ensemble III 1 MUS 242 (Prerequisite: MUS 241) Ensemble IV 1 MUS 251 (Prerequisite: MUS 152) Class Music III 1 MUS 252 (Prerequisite: MUS 251) Class Music IV 1 MUS 253 Big Band 1 14 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE MUS 261 (Prerequisite: MUS 162) Applied Music III 2 MUS 262 (Prerequisite: MUS 261) Applied Music IV 2 MUS 271 (Prerequisite: MUS 122) Music History I 3 MUS 272 (Prerequisite: MUS 271) Music History II 3 PED 113 Aerobics I 1 PED 120 Walking for Fitness 1 PED 125 Self-Defense Beginning 1 PED 128 Golf-Beginning 1 PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 1 PED 143 Volleyball-Beginning 1 PED 145 Basketball-Beginning 1 PED 147 Soccer 1 PED 148 Softball 1 PED 149 Flag Football 1 PED 170 Backpacking 1 PED 210 Team Sports 1 SPA 141 Culture and Civilization 3 Students proficient in reading (a CPT Reading score of 80 or above) may take the selected list of transfer courses on pages 12 - 13 and the transfer courses listed below. Some courses have additional prerequisites and corequisites (listed within parentheses), and students must comply with them. Reminder: Students may also take math courses if they (students) comply with the prerequisites and the corequisites. 2011-2012 List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Proficient in Reading (Note: In addition, students may take the courses on pages 12 – 13.) Course Prefix & Number (Pre-/Co-requisites) Course Title Credit Hours ACC 120 Princip of Financial Accounting 4 ACC 121 (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ACC 120) Princip of Managerial Accounting 4 ANT 210 General Anthropology 3 ANT 220 Cultural Anthropology 3 ART 114 Art History Survey I 3 ART 115 Art History Survey II 3 ART 116 Survey of American Art 3 ART 117 Non-Western Art History 3 BIO 110 Principles of Biology 4 BIO 111 General Biology I 4 BIO 112 (Prerequisite: BIO 111) General Biology II 4 BIO 130 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Introductory Zoology 4 BIO 150 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Genetics in Human Affairs 3 BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 169 (Prerequisite: BIO 168) Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 173 (Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Microbes in World Affairs 3 BIO 175 (Prerequisites: BIO 110, 111, 163, 165, or 168) General Microbiology 3 BUS 115 Business Law I 3 CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operation 3 CJC 141 Corrections 3 COM 110 Intro to Communication 3 COM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3 COM 140 Intercultural Communication 3 COM 231 Public Speaking 3 COM 232 Election Rhetoric 3 DRA 122 Voice Performance 3 DRA 211 Theatre History I 3 DRA 212 Theatre History II 3 ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3 ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 15 GENERAL INFORMATION ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 EDU 216 (Prerequisite: Proficiency in Numerical/Arithmetic Skills and in Intermediate Algebra. Corequisite: Enrollment in ENG 111 or previous successful completion of the same.) Foundations in Education 4 FRE 111 (Corequisite: FRE 181) Elementary French I 3 FRE 112 (Prerequisite: FRE 111; Corequisite: FRE 182) Elementary French II 3 FRE 181 (Corequisite: FRE 111) Elementary French Lab I 1 FRE 182 (Prerequisite: FRE 181, Corequisite: FRE 112) Elementary French Lab II 1 FRE 211 (Prerequisite: FRE 112) Intermediate French I 1 FRE 212 (Prerequisite: FRE 211 Intermediate French II 1 GER 111 (Corequisite: GER 181) Elementary German I 3 GER 112 (Prerequisite: GER 111; Corequisite: GER 182) Elementary German II 3 GER 181 (Corequisite: GER 111) Elementary German Lab I 1 GER 182 (Prerequisite: GER 181; Corequisite: GER 112) Elementary German Lab II 1 GER 211 (Prerequisite: GER 112) Intermediate German I 3 GER 212 (Prerequisite: GER 211) Intermediate German II 3 HIS 115 Intro to Global History 3 HIS 116 Current World Problems 3 HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 HIS 122 Western Civilization II 3 HIS 131 American History I 3 HIS 132 American History II 3 HIS 221 African-American History 3 HIS 227 Native-American History 3 HIS 228 History of the South 3 HIS 229 History of the Old South 3 HUM 110 Technology and Society 3 HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture 3 HUM 160 Introduction to Film 3 HUM 161 (Prerequisite: HUM 160) Advanced Film Studies 3 PHY 110 (Corequisite: PHY 110A) Conceptual Physics 3 PHY 110A (Corequisite: PHY 110) Conceptual Physics Lab 1 POL 110 Intro to Political Science 3 POL 120 American Government 3 POL 210 Comparative Government 3 POL 220 International Relations 3 PSY 150 General Psychology 3 PSY 211 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Psychology of Adjustment 3 PSY 241 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Developmental Psychology 3 PSY 259 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Human Sexuality 3 PSY 263 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Educational Psychology 3 PSY 281 (Prerequisite: PSY 150) Abnormal Psychology 3 REL 110 World Religions 3 REL 111 Eastern Religions 3 REL 112 Western Religions 3 REL 211 Intro to the Old Testament 3 REL 212 Intro to the New Testament 3 REL 221 Religion in America 3 SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3 SOC 220 Social Problems 3 SOC 230 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC 232 Social Context of Aging 3 16 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOC 234 (Prerequisite: SOC 210) Sociology of Gender 3 SOC 240 Social Psychology 3 SOC 242 (Prerequisite: SOC 210) Sociology of Deviance 3 SPA 111 (Corequisite: SPA 181) Elementary Spanish I 3 SPA 112 (Prerequisite: SPA 111; Corequisite: SPA 182) Elementary Spanish II 3 SPA 161 (Prerequisite: SPA 111) Cultural Immersion 3 SPA 181 (Corequisite: SPA 111) Elementary Spanish Lab I 1 SPA 182 (Prerequisite: SPA 181; Corequisite: SPA 112) Elementary Spanish Lab II 1 SPA 211 (Prerequisite: SPA 112) Intermediate Spanish I 3 SPA 212 (Prerequisite: SPA 211) Intermediate Spanish II 3 SPA 221 (Prerequisite: SPA 212) Spanish Conversation 3 SPA 231 (Prerequisite: SPA 212) Reading and Composition 3 Learning Lab - North Campus Room NA-113I • Learning Resource Center Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. Saturday-Closed (Hours are subject to change) To request more information about the Learning Lab and special summer hours, students may call (910) 362-7663 or (910) 362-7476. Health Services Cape Fear Community College does not maintain health facilities or medical services. The responsibility for medical services rests with the student. In the case of illness or injury on campus, Emergency Medical Services may be called to assist individuals. First aid kits are available in labs and the Student Develop-ment office. If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus, the Student Development office should be contacted. Should ill-ness or injury occur after 5:00 p.m., the Evening Coordinator should be contacted at 362-7100. Learning Resource Centers (LRC) The Learning Resource Centers provide library and media services and an environment conducive to research and study. The Wilmington Campus LRC is located on the second floor of the Health Sciences/LRC building and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The North Cam-pus LRC is located on the first floor of the McKeithan Center and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday. Hours during the summer, holidays, and breaks vary and are posted. LRC staff and re-sources will help you meet your course objectives, supplement your daily classroom assignments, assist you with reference questions, and enable you to pursue subjects of interest. Ad-ditional information about the LRC is available at our website: http://cfcc.edu/lrc/. The Learning Lab The Learning Lab provides free access to computers and ed-ucational support to promote student success and academic independence. Masters-level facilitators and experienced student tutors ca-ter to individual learning styles to help students develop self-reliance and build self-esteem. The Lab provides the following: 1. Free tutorial assistance for... • CFCC academic, curriculum, and online courses, ESL, Accuplacer, and PSB test preparation, Adult Basic Skills, and GED/Adult High School readiness. • basic skills in reading, writing, and grammar. • all math classes from the basics to advanced calculus. • courses such as anatomy & physiology, biology, chem-istry, physics, and all languages. 2. Free access to over 100 computers for students to complete assignments and type papers. 3. Supplemental Instruction that assists students in tradition-ally challenging courses through facilitated group sessions. These courses may include BIO, CHM, PHY, MSC, and other courses as needed. 4. Assistance that helps students develop computer skills applicable to schoolwork and their future career. 5. Academic skills workshops on Time Management/Study Skills, Note and Test Taking Skills, Plagiarism, and Resume and Cover Letter Writing. Learning Lab - Wilmington Campus Room L218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Hours are subject to change) 17 GENERAL INFORMATION Library The Wilmington and North Campus libraries have approxi-mately 47,000 books, 585 current periodical subscriptions, and over 6,500 audiovisual items. The library is a member of NC LIVE, providing online access to 100+ electronic databases including complete articles from more than 16,000 newspapers, journals, magazines, and encyclopedias and access to 25,000+ online books. Students may use the libraries’ 53 computers to access these electronic resources via the Internet. Students may also access the CFCC wireless network from the librar-ies. A CFCC ID is required to check out LRC materials. For individual reference or research assistance or to schedule an instruction session or tour for a class, contact the Reference Desk at 910-362-7034 or via email: lrcref@cfcc.edu. Media Center The Media Center, located in the LRC, has equipment and personnel available to assist students, faculty, and staff in the creation of classroom aids, including media production, signage, dubbing, and color copies. Media center staff are also available to assist faculty with the operation of classroom multimedia equipment. Continuing Education Services Continuing Education Department promotes the concept of lifelong learning by providing meaningful educational expe-riences that will help adults meet occupational and profes-sional goals and fulfill social and personal needs. Non-credit classes and seminars offered will allow adults to achieve their full potential in our ever-changing world of knowledge and skills by preparing for employment to upgrade their skills or learn a new skill. Human Resources Development Program The Human Resources Development (HRD) program is de-signed for unemployed or underemployed individuals who wish to become more marketable by upgrading their employ-ability skills. Classes are year round and are free for those who qualify. See Corporate and Continuing Education Divi-sion for further details. Basic Skills Division The Basic Skills Division offers literacy classes for adults 16 years of age or older, who wish to begin, continue, or expand their educational skills: All classes are free and are offered at convenient times and locations. Anyone under 18 years of age must have school and parental release forms. See Ex-tended Services-Continuing Education Department for fur-ther details. Registration Information Registration is the term used for enrolling in classes. Advisors and counselors provide information which will assist students in choosing required classes, completing the registration form, securing a space in class and paying tuition fees. Semester System The academic year is divided into two semesters and summer sessions. The Fall and Spring semester offers sixteen (16) weeks of instruction. The Summer terms are provided either in a ten (10) week session or two five (5) week sessions. Consult the Schedule of Classes for specific scheduling information. Semester Hour Credit Each course listed in the catalog and class schedule is fol-lowed by a notation on the number of semester hours it earns. Normally, the number of semester hours earned is based on the number of class, laboratory or shop hours spent under the supervision of the course instructor per week for the semester. Usually one semester hour credit is given for each lecture hour of class per week, for each two hours of laboratory work per week, or for each three hours of shop or manipulative laboratory per week. (A class hour is usually defined as 50 minutes of instruction.) Exceptions may be made in cases where specific classification is not feasible. Course Load Students enrolled in the fall and spring semesters for 12 or more credit hours are designated as full-time students. Students taking 11 or fewer credits during a semester are considered part-time. Students enrolled in the Summer Session for 9 credit hours or more are designated as full-time students for insurance purposes. Students receiving Financial Aid and Veteran’s benefits must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours each semester to receive full benefits. Students who are placed on academic probation or suspension may be required to take a reduced course load. Maximum course loads for which students may enroll are as follows: • Fall and/or Spring Semester(s) - Eighteen (18) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. • Summer Term - Thirteen (13) credit hours except when program requirements determine otherwise. Any exception must be approved by the Vice President of Student Development. Procedures for Registering for Classes (General Registration) Step 1. Advisement & Scheduling - Faculty advise students concerning course schedule and sign registration cards. Step 2. Schedule Input - Students’ schedules will be entered into the computer. 18 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Step 3. Registration Receipt Form - Students must pick up their schedule/receipt form. Step 4. Payment of Tuition Fees - Business Office - All students pay tuition and fees. Note: Students receiving Financial Aid, Veterans benefits or financial sponsorship must complete steps 1-4. WebAdvisor (Online Registration at Cape Fear) WebAdvisor is online registration for currently enrolled stu-dents to select and early register for classes for the following semester. Currently enrolled students are assigned registra-tion priorities based on their major and number of completed credit hours. Registration information is emailed to students’ CFCC email account. Auditing Courses Students who wish to audit courses must register for the audit by following the regular registration procedures and indicating in writing on an audit form which course(s) they are auditing. Auditing students must meet all course pre-requisites. The audit form must be signed by the instructor and turned into the Registrar’s office during the first week of the semester. Auditing students receive no credit and are not required to participate in class discussion or take tests. Fees for audit courses are the same as those taken for credit. Changes from audit to credit or credit to audit may only be done during registration and Final Schedule Adjustment Day. Students should be aware that Financial Aid and Veteran benefits do not pay for audit courses. Audit courses do not transfer. Withdrawal Students desiring to withdraw from classes must contact the Admissions and Records Office to obtain the necessary forms and procedures for official withdrawal. Distance Learning students may go to http://cfcc.edu/dl/ for more information. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as “never attended” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.” No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. Curriculum Courses Students who officially withdraw from a course(s) within the first 30 percent of class hours will receive a grade of “W,” which will not be computed in the grade-point average (GPA). Students who withdraw from a course(s) based on course per-formance between the 30 and 80 percent point of class hours must receive a grade of “WP” (Withdraw Passing) or “WF” (Withdraw Failing) as determined by the course instructor. A “WP” will not be computed in the GPA whereas a “WF” will be computed as a failing grade. Students who stop attending a class without officially with-drawing will receive a grade of “F,” which is computed as a failing grade. Students who withdraw after the 80 percent of class hours must obtain permission in writing from their instructor and the Department Chair. Permission will be granted for extenuating circumstances only. Documentation is required. No withdraw-als may be requested during the last week of the semester. Developmental Courses (Courses with numbers less than 100: ENG 075, ENG 085, ENG 095, MAT 060, MAT 070, MAT 080) Students who withdraw from a developmental course(s) within the 80 percent date of the semester will receive a grade of “W.” Students will not be allowed to withdraw from a course(s) after the 80 percent date of the semester. After the 80 percent date, final grades will be assigned based on the grade earned. Grades in developmental classes are not computed in the grade-point average. While students are expected to initiate all withdrawals, instruc-tors will withdraw a student and assign a grade of “W” when the student has exceeded the allowable absences for that course through the 80 percent date of the semester. Instructors may not initiate withdrawals for any other reasons. Notes: • Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the withdrawal deadlines for each semester. • Financial Aid students who stop attending class and receive a grade of “WP,” “WF,” or “W” may be required to repay a percentage of their Federal Aid back to the Department of Education. Go to http://cfcc.edu/finaid/ for more infor-mation about financial rules and policies. 19 GENERAL INFORMATION Academic Information Student Advisement Cape Fear Community College views student advisement as an important, on-going process. Each degree/certificate seeking student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists the student in selecting and scheduling appropriate classes to fulfill his/her educational requirements. Non-degree students are assigned a counselor as their advisor who assist in selecting and schedul-ing appropriate classes. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor each semester/session for assistance in scheduling classes and completing the registration form. Advisors’ office hours are posted on their office doors. Students must accept the responsibility of familiarizing them-selves with specific course, prerequisite, corequisite, and program requirements. While advising is an on-going process, specific times are des-ignated prior to each registration period for advising. Grading and Grade Point Averages Grading is done by the traditional method of “A” through “D” along with negative categories such as “F” (Failure), and “WF” (Withdraw Failing). Grades are assigned a numeri-cal value when determining a students Grade Point Average (GPA). Grading System Quality Points Grade Significance Per Semester Hour A Superior 4 B Good 3 C Average 2 D Poor 1 F Failure 0 I Incomplete 0 W Official Withdrawal 0 AU Audit 0 WP Withdraw Passing 0 WF Withdraw Failing 0 CR Credit by Proficiency Exam 0 CT Credit by Transfer 0 NS No Show 0 Grading Scale The College grading scale is: A = 92 - 100 B = 84 - 91 C = 76 - 83 *D = 68 - 75 F = 0 - 67 *Students must make a grade of “C” or better to pass a de-velopmental studies course (the grade of “D” is not given). Translating Course Grades into GPA By taking the number of semester hours assigned to a course and multiplying them by the value of the grade, you deter-mine the grade points for each course attempted. Example: If you take five courses that are assigned a total of 18 se-mester hours, you may determine your GPA in the following manner: Semester Times Hours Grade Equals Course Grade Attempted Value Quality Points 1 B 2 X 3 = 6 2 A 6 X 4 = 24 3 C 4 X 2 = 8 4 B 3 X 3 = 9 5 F 3 X 0 = 0 6 WP 0 X 0 = 0 TOTALS 18 47 Divide the total number of hours attempted into the total quality points and that will give you your GPA; in this case 2.61 is the GPA. Attendance Absences seriously disrupt students’ progress in a class and diminish the quality of group interaction. Students are expected to punctually attend all lecture and laboratory sessions in the courses for which they are registered. Late arrivals and/or early departures may count toward total absences in classes. Students must be in attendance at least eighty (80%) percent of the clock hours of a course to receive credit for the course. Those who do not meet minimum attendance requirements will be given the grade of “F,” which will be computed in the students’ grade point average as a failing grade. Students who have not attended at least once by the 10 percent date of the class will be dropped by the instructor as a “No Show” and assigned a non-punitive transcript grade of “NS.” No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. For example: A student enrolls in a three credit hour class totaling three meet-ing hours per week. The class meets 16 weeks for a total of 48 hours during the semester. The 10 percent of this class would be 4.8 hours rounded to 5. Therefore, the fifth class meeting would be the 10 percent point of the class. Attendance requirements for each class are printed in the course syllabus distributed by the instructor. Because of the nature of some courses, some instructors may have a more restrictive attendance requirement. Attendance in online (Internet) courses is measured not only by initial log-in (first 8 days of the semester) but also by comple-tion of 80% of the required course work. Telecourse, Hybrid and Teleweb students MUST meet on the published meeting dates (orientation or first class meeting). See www.cfcc.edu/ dl for course information. 20 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Special note to Marine Technology students: Students in the Marine Technology curriculum are at times involved in cruises on the ship that might take place during a holiday or semester break during which time students are normally off. When such occurs, students must participate in the cruise. College Closings or Delays In the event of inclement weather, Cape Fear Community College may close or delay classes depending on the weather forecast and local conditions. All official college closings and delays will be posted on the college web site at www.cfcc.edu, myCFCC online portal, the CFCC Emergency Information Hotline (877) 799-2322, and through the local news media. Students who subscribe to the text messaging alert system through CFCC online portal will be notified of closings and delays through text messages. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these resources as soon as possible. Inclement Weather While the College makes every effort to provide a safe envi-ronment on campus, the College does not take responsibility for student safety while traveling to and from campus. During periods of inclement or hazardous weather, students must use their best judgment when deciding to come to class. College officials do not expect students to take extreme risks to their personal safety to attend class. However, if a student chooses not to come to class due to inclement weather when the college is open, the student will be counted as absent in accordance with the course syllabus (see the Attendance Policy on page 19). On-Campus Groups and Individuals On-campus groups and individuals may reserve designated outdoor space for use in support of their activities. Arrange-ments for the use of outdoor space shall comply with College procedures and CFCC Club and Organizations procedures. Off-Campus Groups and Individuals General Provisions Individual and/or groups will be granted access to designat-ed areas when notice has been provided consistent with the CFCC Space Request Form. Access for the requested event will not be granted if the event conflicts with a previously scheduled event or if the desig-nated area is temporarily inaccessible or unsafe due to con-struction, act of God, or similar cause. Access is granted on a first-come, first-served, space-avail-able basis. Gross, multiple, or continued violation of this solicitation procedure will result in the soliciting party’s loss or suspen-sion of future solicitation privileges on property which is owned, leased, or operated under the jurisdiction of the Col-lege. Notice Requirement The requesting individual, organization, agency or group must complete the CFCC Space Request Form and obtain the approval of the Vice President of Student Development at least ten (10) business days in advance of the event. Approved individual/groups must check in with the Vice President of Student Development and/or designee upon ar-riving on the campus on the day of the event. Information Requirement When completing the Space Request Form, all individuals or groups must provide the names of the per-sons who intend to speak on campus, the anticipated size of the group that will visit campus, and the name, address and phone number of a responsible contact person who will be present on campus during the event. Disclosure of this information is required in order to al-low proper planning and will not be grounds for denying or abridging the right to engage in expressive activities in the designated area. Designated Areas The following areas are designated for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals: Wilmington Campus: The grassy area in front of the Burnett (W) Building on Water Street. North Campus: The covered brick patio between the Eric B. McKeithan Center and the soccer field. Scheduling Limitations At the beginning of the academic year, the Vice President of Student Development shall establish a schedule of one day per week for expressive activities by off-campus groups and individuals. These areas will be made available to any off-campus group or individual for up to four hours per day be-tween 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In order to promote opportunities for diverse speakers, an in-dividual and/or group may not reserve or submit an applica-tion more than twice per academic year. Noise Restrictions Sound amplification is not permitted. Noise levels that cause, or are likely to cause, a disruption to the learning environ-ment or the normal administration or operation of the College are prohibited. Grounds for Denial of Access or Removal from CFCC Property • Failing to comply with the procedures set forth. • Communicating “fighting words” as defined in case law. • Advocating illegal conduct that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. 21 GENERAL INFORMATION • Touching, striking, or impeding the progress of pedestri-ans, except for incidental or accidental contact, or con-tact initiated by a pedestrian. • Photographing, audio recording, or videotaping any faculty, staff or student without first obtaining written permission from the person to be photographed, audio recorded or videotaped. • Engaging in disruptive or disorderly conduct that is rea-sonably likely to cause a material disruption to the learn-ing environment or the normal administration or opera-tion of the College. • Damaging, destroying or stealing College or private property on campus. • Possessing or using firearms, explosives, or dangerous weapons or substances. • Obstructing the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traf-fic. Student Participation in CFCC Activities Student success at Cape Fear Community College is based upon academic excellence. Accordingly, students should attempt to attend all scheduled class and laboratory sessions. Participa-tion in extra-curricular activities is also important to the total education and personal development of CFCC students. Oc-casionally, a student may be required to miss a class session in order to participate in college-sponsored activities such as athletics, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, CFCC Ambassadors, Student Government Association, program conferences and competitions, and other activities approved by the Director of Athletics/Student Activities. College officials sponsoring such approved student activities are expected to provide advance notice to faculty of anticipated absences and the list of students who will be participating. In addition, participating students must also inform their instruc-tors in advance of such anticipated absences and are expected to make advance arrangements for making up all missed as-signments. In such cases, class time missed will not usually be counted as absences provided participating students are otherwise in good academic standing. If a faculty member believes that missing class due to a student activity is detrimental to the academic success of a specific student, the faculty member may request that the Vice Presi-dent of Student Development (or his/her designee) review that student’s overall academic and attendance records to determine if the student’s absence warrants exemption from the College’s regular attendance policy. Students who disagree with the Vice-President’s decision may appeal to CFCC’s Judicial Board according to the College’s Grievance Procedure. Final Grades Final grades will be available through WebAdvisor to students after the end of each academic session. Course grades, along with semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA), will be displayed. Grade reports are no longer printed and mailed to students. Incomplete Grades An incomplete (I) will be given only when circumstances justify additional time to complete the course. Students must contact the instructor to request an Incomplete Grade. When an incomplete is granted, the course requirements must be completed within six weeks of the beginning date of the next academic session. Incompletes (I) not finalized within the appropriate time frame will convert to an “F”. Exceptions may be made by the Vice President of Student Development. Credit by Proficiency For selected courses, students may request credit by proficiency examination for previous experience or training. The student must be currently enrolled at CFCC and must not have en-rolled in the course prior to taking the proficiency exam. The student must make written application to the Registrar and the department chair. Students may challenge a course only once. Students successfully passing a proficiency exam will receive credit for the course as a “CR” (credit for record). Credit by Proficiency does not usually transfer. CLEP and AP exams (see below) may be used in lieu of proficiency exams. Advanced Placement An entering first-year student may receive semester hour credits based on Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of the College Board. These examinations are taken prior to the students’ high school graduation. Information on this examina-tion program may be obtained from the high school counselor. College Board code for CFCC is 5094 CLEP-College Level Examination Program The College-Level Examination Program® or CLEP pro-vides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in un-dergraduate college courses. CFCC may grant credit in appropriate courses on the basis of CLEP examination results. The following guide describes the cutoff scores and credits that may be earned through the CLEP. Credit may be awarded for other CLEP tests not list-ed. Students should submit official CLEP scores and meet with a counselor in Student Development prior to registration for possible credit and proper course placement. 22 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CFCC Hours Min. Examination Course Credit Score Prin. of Accounting ACC 120 4 50 General Biology BIO 110 4 50 General Chemistry CHM 151+lab 4 50 Information Systems & Computer Applications CIS 110 3 50 Prin. of Marketing MKT 120 3 50 Intro. Microeconomics ECO 251 3 50 Intro. Macroeconomics ECO 252 3 50 English/College Comp. ENG 111 3 50 Analysis & Interp. Lit. ENG 131 3 50 English Literature ENG 241&242 6 50 American Literature ENG 231&232 6 50 Western Civ. I, Ancient Near East to 1648 HIS 121 3 50 Western Civ. II, 1648 To Present HIS 122 3 50 American History I Early Col. To 1865 HIS 131 3 50 American History II 1865 to Present HIS 132 3 50 Intro. to World Religions REL 110 3 50 History of U.S. I HIS 131 3 50 History of U.S. II HIS 132 3 50 College Mathematics MAT 140 3 50 College Algebra MAT 171 3 50 College Algebra & Trig MAT 175 4 50 Calculus MAT 271 4 50 Precalculus MAT 175 4 50 American Government POL 120 3 50 Intro. Psychology PSY 150 3 50 Educational Psy. PSY 263 3 50 Introductory Sociology SOC 210 3 50 Human Growth and Development PSY 241 3 50 Prin. Of Public Speaking COM 231 3 50 Humanities HUM 211 & 212 6 50 Spanish SPA 111&112 6 50 SPA 211&212 *12 63 French FRE 111&112 6 50 FRE 211&212 *12 59 German GER 111&112 6 50 GER 211&212 *12 60 *Students achieving the cutoff score for 211 are also given credit for 111 through 212. Educational Partnerships Cape Fear Community College and its partners work together to provide a variety of academic, cultural, and work-based experiences designed to enhance the educational experience of students and improve the quality of life for local residents. Partnerships with Business and Industry Cooperative Education CFCC partners with local business and industry to offer stu-dents on-the-job training opportunities through Cooperative Education. Participating students may earn college credit us-ing approved work experience(s) specifically related to their educational program goals. Cooperative Education Work Ex-perience classes include COE 111, COE 112, COE 121, and COE 131. Employers and organizations interested in having a coopera-tive education student are urged to contact the educational partnerships coordinator at 910.362.7115 and see our web page: http://www.cfcc.edu/co-op. Student Enrollment Criteria: To qualify for one of these classes, students must meet the following criteria: • Meet the age requirement of 18 years old. • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. • Be enrolled in a program of study that offers cooperative education work experience courses as an option. • Have completed at least nine (9) semester hours in the appropriate program of study with at least three (3) hours in major courses. Please Note: Individual programs may have additional re-quirements for enrolling in a cooperative education work ex-perience course. Registration Process: To register for a cooperative education work experience course, a student must submit an applica-tion directly to the cooperative education instructor or the educational partnerships coordinator (McLeod or S Building, 201C). After the college has approved the application, the student may register using WebAdvisor or through his/her ac-ademic advisor during the registration period. A cooperative education application is required each semester the student plans to enroll. The application is available online (http:// www.cfcc.edu/co-op) or in the office of the educational part-nerships coordinator (McLeod or S Building, room 201C). Please note: Cooperative education courses may not transfer to four-year institutions. Students should always check with the receiving college or university to verify transferability of any course. The college reserves the right to limit cooperative education work experiences based on the appropriateness, applicability, and location of the position. For more information, please see the Cooperative Education Web page: http://www.cfcc.edu/co-op or contact the educa-tional partnerships coordinator at 910.362.7115. Partnerships with Community Agencies The Gateway Program: College Classes for High School Students CFCC partners with high schools to offer high school stu-dents the opportunity to enroll in college classes early in order to earn both high school and college credit upon successful completion of CFCC courses. For more information, please see “High School Students Enrolling in CFCC Courses” in the Admissions section of this catalog on page 7 and see our web page: http://www.cfcc.edu/gateway. 23 GENERAL INFORMATION Service Learning CFCC partners with local community service-based agencies to provide students enrolled in selec |
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