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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 COMMUNITY CENTER
201 COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE
SURF CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28445
(910) 362-7900
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College
www.cfcc.edu
CATALOG
2013-2014
VOLUME XXXXIII MAY 2013
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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 associ-ate
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.
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 850, Atlanta, GA 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 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.
Pharmacy Technology: The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 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: The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350.
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), 6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110,
Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 694-9262.
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 .............................7
Admission of Non-degree Seeking Student...................5
Admission of Out-of-State Students..............................7
Admission of Transfer Students.....................................5
Admission of Transient Students ...................................6
College Opportunities for High School Students ..........6
General Admissions Process..........................................7.
Provisional Admission...................................................6
Re-Admission of Curriculum Students..........................6
Selective Admissions/Health Science Programs ...........5
Special Credit-Lifelong Learners ..................................6
Services to Students ............................................................8
Accuplacer Test..............................................................9
Basic Skills Division....................................................17
Campus Visits ................................................................8.
Career and Testing Services...........................................9
Continuing Education Services....................................16
Counseling .....................................................................9.
Developmental Studies ................................................11
Disability Support Services ...........................................9.
GED Testing ................................................................11
Health Services ............................................................16
Human Resources Development Program...................17
Learning Lab................................................................16
Learning Resources Center..........................................16
List of Transfer Courses...............................................11
myCFCC........................................................................8
Orientation .....................................................................8
Placement Test Advising Guide...................................10.
Placement Testing ..........................................................9
Placement Testing Options ............................................9.
Retention and Graduation Rate Information................11
Retest Policy ..................................................................9
WebAdvisor ...................................................................8
Where to Go for What ...................................................8
Registration Information..................................................17
Auditing Courses .........................................................17
Course Load.................................................................17
Procedures for Registering for Classes........................17.
Semester Hour Credit ..................................................17
Semester System..........................................................17
WebAdvisor (Online Registration) ..............................17
Withdrawal...................................................................17
Academic Information......................................................18
Academic Forgiveness.................................................24
Academic Honors ........................................................27
Academic Program Change .........................................24
Academic Program of Study........................................24
Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension ...........25
Advanced Placement ...................................................22.
Attendance ...................................................................19
Catalog of Record ........................................................26
Cheating and Plagiarism ..............................................25
CLEP - College Level Examination Program..............21
College Closings or Delays .........................................19
Computer Competency ................................................27
Course Repeat Policy...................................................24
Credit by Proficiency ...................................................21
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests..........................22
Degree Audit................................................................26
Educational Partnerships .............................................22
Experiential Learning ..................................................24
Final Grades.................................................................21
Grade Appeal Procedure ..............................................25.
Grading and Grade Point Averages..............................18
Grading Scale...............................................................18
Grading System ...........................................................18
Graduation Needs ........................................................27
Inclement Weather .......................................................19
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 ...........................19
Partnerships with Business and Industry .....................22
Partnerships with Community Agencies......................23
Prerequisites and Corequisites.....................................26
Re-enrollment after Academic Suspension..................25
Requirements for Graduation ......................................27
Right of Appeal (Academic Suspension).....................26
Right of Appeal (Cheating)..........................................26
Satisfactory Progress Standards...................................25
Student Advisement.....................................................18
Student Participation in CFCC Activities ....................20
Translating Course Grades into GPA...........................19
Waiver of Prerequisites and Corequisites ....................26
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Financial Aid......................................................................28
Appeal Process for Probationary Semester..................30
Applying for Financial Aid..........................................28
Available Aid Programs...............................................28.
Eligibility After Graduation.........................................28
Failure to Achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress....29
Financial Need and Expected Family Contribution.....28
Foundation Scholarships..............................................31
Maintaining eligibility for
	 Veterans Educational Benefits ..................................45
Maximum Time Frame ................................................30
Maximum Time Frame Appeal....................................30
Notification of Awards .................................................28
Programs Not Eligible for Financial Aid.....................29.
Qualitative and Quantitative Standards .......................29
Return of Federal Funds ..............................................31.
Satisfactory Academic Progress ..................................29.
Student Ambassadors...................................................45.
Student Responsibilities...............................................31
Timing of Measurement...............................................29
Tuition/Fees/Books......................................................31
Verification...................................................................28
Veterans Educational Benefits .....................................45
Vocational Rehabilitation.............................................45
Expenses.............................................................................46
Bookstore.....................................................................47.
Electronic Signature Policy for Students.....................46.
Graduation Fees ...........................................................47
Institutional Indebtedness ............................................47
Insurance......................................................................46
Parking and Security Permits.......................................46
Personnel in the Armed Services .................................47
Refund of Tuition ........................................................47.
Return Check Guidelines.............................................47
Student Fees.................................................................46.
Student Identification Card ..........................................46
Textbooks and Educational Tools ................................46
Transcript of Record ....................................................47
Tuition .........................................................................46
Student Activities ..............................................................48
Athletics and Intramural Activities..............................48.
Clubs and Organizations..............................................49.
College Sponsored Activities and Events ....................51.
Intramural Program......................................................48
Phi Theta Kappa...........................................................48
Social Activities ...........................................................48
Student Ambassadors Program....................................48
Student Government Association ................................48
Student Publications ....................................................51
General Information.........................................................51
Change of Name/Address ............................................51
Children on Campus Policy .........................................51
Dress ............................................................................51
Food Services...............................................................51
Housing........................................................................51
Lost and Found ............................................................51
Parking.........................................................................52
Telephones ...................................................................52
Tobacco Free Campus Policy ......................................52
Student Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities ........53
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act............................57
Classroom Rules ..........................................................55
Code of Conduct ..........................................................55
Computer Acceptable Use Policy ................................54.
Conduct Probation and Suspension .............................55
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy...........56.
Crime Data...................................................................56
Directory Information..................................................53
Drug and Alcohol Policy .............................................58
Emergency Evacuation ................................................58
Evacuation of Buildings ..............................................58
Grievance Procedure....................................................57
Judicial Board ..............................................................57
Patent and Copyright Policy ........................................54
Right of Appeal............................................................55
Rights of Administration..............................................53
Rights of Faculty..........................................................53
Rights of Parents..........................................................53.
Rights of Students........................................................53.
Sex Offender Notification............................................57.
Sexual Harassment.......................................................58.
Student and Public Complaint
	 Policy and Procedures ..............................................58
Student Records ...........................................................53
Weapons on Campus....................................................55
Written Student Complaint ..........................................57
Extended Services-Continuing Education ......................60
Basic Skills Division....................................................62
Burgaw Center .............................................................69
Corporate and Continuing Education Division............64
General Course Information ........................................60
Public Health and Safety Division...............................66
Recreation and Leisure Programs................................67
Surf City Community Center.......................................69
Distance Learning .............................................................69
Programs of Study ............................................................70
General Education Values Statement...........................72
College Transfer General Information
	 and Articulation Agreements ....................................72
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Computer Engineering Technology ...........................172
	 Networking .............................................................173
	 Security...................................................................174
	 Web Development ..................................................174
Computer Information Technology ...........................174
Computer-Integrated Machining................................175
Construction Management Technology .....................176
Cosmetology..............................................................177
Criminal Justice Technology .....................................178
Culinary Arts..............................................................180
Dental Assisting .........................................................181.
Dental Hygiene ..........................................................182
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics ..................183
Drafting...............................................................184/196
Early Childhood Education........................................184
Electrical Systems Technology..................................186
Electronics Engineering Technology .........................187
Esthetics Instructors...................................................188
Esthetics Technology .................................................188
Film and Video Production Technology ....................188
Fire Protection Technology........................................190
Hospitality Management............................................190
Industrial Systems Technology..................................192
Interior Design ...........................................................193
Landscape Gardening ................................................194
	 Retention Pond Management .................................195
LPN Refresher ....................................................195/200
Marine Technology ....................................................195
Mechanical Engineering Technology ........................196
	 CAD Drafting .........................................................196
Medical Office Administration ..................................197
Medical Sonography..................................................198
Nuclear Technology...................................................199
Nursing Programs
	 Associate Degree Nursing (RN).............................200
	 LPN Refresher ........................................................200
	 Practical Nursing (LPN) .........................................201
Occupational Therapy Assistant ................................201
Paralegal Technology.................................................202
Pharmacy Technology................................................204
Phlebotomy................................................................205
Plumbing....................................................................205
Practical Nursing (LPN) .....................................201/206
Radiography...............................................................206
Real Estate .................................................................207
Surgical Technology ..................................................207
Sustainability Technologies .......................................208
Truck Driver Training................................................209
Welding Technology ..................................................210
Course Descriptions........................................................211
Staff and Faculty .............................................................331
Index ................................................................................350
College Transfer Programs ..............................................81
Associate in Arts General Studies................................81
Associate in Science General Studies..........................85
Associate in Arts Pre-Majors
	 Art Education............................................................89
	 Business Administration, Accounting, Economics,
		 Finance and Marketing ....................................93
	 Business Education and Marketing Education .........96
	 Communication/Communication Studies.................99
	 Criminal Justice ......................................................102
	 Elementary Education ............................................105
	 English....................................................................110
	 English Education...................................................113
	 History ....................................................................116.
	 Information Systems...............................................119.
	 Mass Communication/Journalism ..........................122.
	 Middle Grades Education .......................................125.
	 Nursing ...................................................................129
	 Political Science .....................................................131
	 Psychology .............................................................134
	 Social Work ............................................................137
	 Sociology................................................................140
	 Special Education ...................................................143
Associate in Fine Arts Pre-Major
	 Art...........................................................................146
	 Drama .....................................................................149
	 Music and Music Education ...................................153
Associate in Arts Diploma
	 General Studies.......................................................156
Associate in Science Diploma
	 General Studies.......................................................159
Associate in General Education.....................................162
Associate in Applied Science, Diploma
and Certificate Programs
Accounting.................................................................162
Air Conditioning, Heating
	 & Refrigeration Technology...................................163
Architectural Technology ..........................................164
Associate Degree Nursing ..................................165/200
Automotive Systems Technology ..............................165
Basic Law Enforcement Training ..............................166
Boat Building.............................................................167
Boat Manufacturing and Service ...............................167
Business Administration ............................................168
	 Banking and Finance ..............................................168
	 Customer Service....................................................169.
	 Entrepreneurship.....................................................169.
Carpentry ...................................................................169
Chemical Technology ................................................170
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology ...........170
Community Spanish Interpreter.................................171
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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 2010-11 are:
Performance Measure Standard CFCC Performance
1. Progress of Basic Skills Students 75% of adult literacy students will complete a level, progress
within a level, or complete a predetermined goal.
2. Passing Rates on Licensure and
Certification Examinations
80% of first-time test takers will pass examinations required
for North Carolina licensure or certification.
†Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional
Performance Standard—The college will have no
exam with a passing rate less than 70%.
1. Aggregate score: 93%
2. Number of Exams with a passing rate
<70%: 1
Individual scores:
Cosmetology-92% (25 tested)
Cosmetology Apprentice-81% (16 tested)
Manicurist-*
Esthetics-100% (16 tested)
Dental Hygiene-82% (11 tested)
Radiography-100% (25 tested)
PN-100% (27 tested)
ADN-98% (60 tested)
EMT-91% (91 tested)
EMT-P-100% (16 tested)
EMT-I-55% (11 tested)
BLET-79% (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 students transferring to a university with an associate
degree or 24 articulated college transfer credit hours will have
a GPA equal to or greater than 2.00 after two semesters at the
university.
†Additional criteria to qualify for the Exceptional Institu-tional
Performance Standard—Meet or exceed the aggregate
performance of native UNC sophomores and juniors, which is
88% for this year.
89%- Associate Degree recipients had a
2.0 GPA or higher
88%- Transfers w/o degree but transfer-ring
with 24 or more semester hours had
a 2.0 GPA or higher
89% of all qualifying transfer students
achieved a GPA of 2.0 or better
4. Passing Rates of Students
in Developmental Courses
75% of developmental course completers in English,
reading or mathematics will complete with a grade “C” or
better.
81% (of 4,332) combined, English and
Math
79% (of 1,613) completed English with
a “C” or better
81% (of 2,719) completed math with a
“C” or better
5. Success Rates of Developmental Students
in Subsequent College-Level Courses
80% of college level English or mathematics course
completers with previous developmental coursework will
complete the college level English or mathematics course
with a grade of “D” or better.
81% (1,396) combined, English and
Math
79% (of 682) completed in subsequent
college-level English courses
82% (of 714) completed in subsequent
college-level math courses
6. Satisfaction of Program Completers and
Non-Completers
90% of exiting students will be “very satisfied” or “satis-fied”
with the overall quality of the college.
Total: 97% of the combined respondents
(1,502) reported satisfaction
97% (of 433) CFCC non-completers
reported satisfaction
97% (of 1,069) completers reported
satisfaction
7. Curriculum Student Retention,
Graduation and Transfer
65% of fall credential-seeking students will graduate, remain
enrolled at the same college, or transfer to a university or
another community college one year later.
71% graduated, are still enrolled, or
transferred.
Total cohort was 8,670 with 18% gradu-ated,
46% returned the following fall, and
7% transferred.
8. Client Satisfaction with
Customized Training
90% of clients receiving specialized training programs and
services through Customized Training and Small Business
Centers will be satisfied with training.
94% satisfied
(1,340 clients responded to the survey)
For more detailed information about the Performance Measures and Standards, visit the Cape Fear Community College’s
Institional Effectiveness and Planning web page at cfcc.edu/ie/measures.htm.
Measure not included this year, as autho-rized
by Section 8.6 of S.L. 2012-142
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Wilmington Campus MapCAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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North Campus Map
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President’s Welcome
Cape Fear Community College is full of opportunities. Whether you want to earn
a degree, improve your current job skills or train for a new career, CFCC is a great
place to get started. As you'll see by reviewing this catalog and student handbook, the
college's programs of study offer a wide variety of diverse and academic programs.
Since 1958, CFCC has been a leader in higher education and job training for students
from all walks of life. The curriculum is designed to challenge and prepare students
for the next step of their journey - whether it be to transfer to an institution of higher
learning or to start working in an exciting new career.
In addition, CFCC faculty are dedicated to providing the highest quality of instruction and support services. It is our
mission to make sure each student has the resources they need to reach their educational goals.
If you are ready to make a commitment to improving your future, we are here to help.
Sincerely,
Ted D. Spring, Ph.D.
CFCC President
Local Board of Trustees
Mr. Louis A. Burney, Jr........................................Wilmington
Dr. Lawrence S. Clark..........................................Wilmington
The Honorable W. Allen Cobb, Jr. ...........Wrightsville Beach
Mr. Alexander D. Guy.............................................. Surf City
The Honorable Lethia S. Hankins........................Wilmington
Mr. Jason C. Harris ..............................................Wilmington
Mr. Jimmy R. Hopkins.........................................Wilmington
Mr. Samuel R. Ibrahim.........................................Wilmington
Ms. Louise F. McColl ..........................................Wilmington
Mr. Kenneth J. McGee .........................................Wilmington
Mr. Barren E. Nobles ...........................................Wilmington
Mr. William R. Turner, Jr. ....................................Wilmington
The Honorable Woody White ..............................Wilmington
Dr. C. Bruce Williams..........................................Wilmington
President, Student Government Association CFCC
State Board of
Community Colleges
Ms. Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Chair....................................Cary
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain, Vice Chair ..........................Asheboro
Mr. K. Ray Bailey ................................................... Asheville
The Honorable Janet Cowell......................................Raleigh
Mr. Jimmie E. Ford ............................................... Goldsboro
The Honorable Dan Forest...................................... Charlotte
Dr. G. Thomas Houlihan.............................................Oxford
Mr. Clyde Higgs................................................... Kannapolis
Ms. Janet K. Lowder............................................. Albemarle
Mr. Edwin H. Madden, Jr..........................................Cashiers
Ms. NaTasha Moody............................................. Ex-Officio
Dr. Linwood Powell............................................ Fayetteville
Dr. Samuel Powell ................................................ Burlington
Mr. Edward "Lynn" Raye...................................... Marshville
Dr. Darrell Saunders.................................................Archdale
Ms. B. Joanne Steiner ................................................Raleigh
Ms. Norma Bulluck Turnage............................ Rocky Mount
Mr. Allen H. Wellons, J.D. .....................................Smithfield
Ms. Ann H. Whitford ..................................... Morehead City
Mr. James J. Woody, Jr............................................. Roxboro
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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, October
1993; revised March 1994, April 1994; reaffirmed January
1998; revised and adopted June 1998; revised and adopted
September 2006.
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.
About 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 2013-2014
Fall Semester 2013
Final Registration Day ............................................ August 13, 2013
Schedule Adjustment Day....................................... August 15, 2013
Fall In-Service.........................................................August 14, 2013
Classes Begin .......................................................... August 16, 2013
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ..................... August 27, 2013
Labor Day-College Closed ................................. September 2, 2013
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................... August 28, 2013
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) .......................... September 20, 2013
Fall Break (No classes-faculty/students) ............ October 4-5, 2013
Advisement Period for Spring
currently enrolled students only ........... October 21-Nov 1, 2013
Web registration begins..........................................October 21, 2013
Saturday Classes End.............................................October 26, 2013
Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Fall.........November 8, 2013
No Course Withdrawal permitted .........Nov 18, 2013-Dec 13, 2013
Thanksgiving Break-no classes ................... November 26-29, 2013
Thanksgiving Break-college closed............. November 28-29, 2013
Classes End ........................................................ December 13, 2013
Christmas Holiday-college closed ................December 24-27, 2013
New Years Holiday-college closed .......................... January 1, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through August 15, 2013
75% through August 27, 2013
None Thereafter
1st Mini Session-Fall Semester
Final Registration Day ............................................ August 13, 2013
Schedule Adjustment Day............................................Aug 15, 2013
Fall In-Service.........................................................August 14, 2013
Classes Begin .......................................................... August 16, 2013
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ..................... August 21, 2013
Labor Day-College Closed ................................. September 2, 2013
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ................................ August 22, 2013
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................ September 4, 2013
Fall Break (No classes-faculty/students) ............. October 4-5, 2013
Web registration begins..........................................October 21, 2013
Saturday Classes End.............................................October 26, 2013
Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Fall.........November 8, 2013
No Course Withdrawal permitted ...................... October 2-14, 2013
Classes End ............................................................October 14, 2013
Refund of Tuition
100% through August 15, 2013
75% through August 21, 2013
None Thereafter
2nd Mini Session-Fall Semester
Final Registration Day ..........................................October 14, 2013
Classes Begin .........................................................October 15, 2013
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ....................October 18, 2013
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ...............................October 21, 2013
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ..............................October 31, 2013
Thanksgiving Holiday ................................. November 26-29, 2013
No Course Withdrawal permitted ...................December 4-13, 2013
Classes End ........................................................ December 13, 2013
Christmas Holiday-college closed ................December 24-27, 2013
New Years Holiday-college closed .......................... January 1, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through October 14, 2013
75% through October 18, 2013
None Thereafter
Spring Semester 2014
Final Registration Day ............................................. January 2, 2014
Schedule Adjustment Day........................................ January 3, 2014
Classes Begin ........................................................... January 6, 2014
Martin Luther King Day-College Closed .............. January 20, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) .................... January 15, 2014
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................... January 16, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................. February 10, 2014
Spring Break (No classes-faculty/students) ............March 3-5, 2014
Saturday Classes End............................................... March 15, 2014
Last Day to File Intent to Graduate for Spring ........ March 19, 2014
Advisement Period for Summer/Fall
currently enrolled students only ........................April 7-25, 2014
Web registration begins................................................ April 7, 2014
No Course withdrawal permitted ..................... April 7-May 5, 2014
Azalea Festival-College Closed................................. April 12, 2014
Easter Holiday-No Classes-College Open ................. April 17, 2014
Good Friday-College Closed ..................................... April 18, 2014
Classes End ................................................................... May 5, 2014
Commencement ............................................................ May 9, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through January 5, 2014
75% through January 15, 2014
None Thereafter
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1st Mini Session-Spring Semester
Final Registration Day ............................................. January 2, 2014
Schedule Adjustment Day........................................ January 3, 2014
Classes Begin ........................................................... January 6, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ...................... January 9, 2014
Martin Luther King-College Closed ...................... January 20, 2014
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................... January 10, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ............................... January 23, 2014
No Course Withdrawal permitted ......... February 20-March 6, 2014
Classes End ................................................................ March 6, 2014
Commencement ............................................................ May 9, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through January 5, 2014
75% through January 9, 2014
None Thereafter
2nd Mini Session-Spring Semester
Final Registration Day ............................................... March 6, 2014
Classes Begin ............................................................. March 7, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ...................... March 12, 2014
Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ... March 13, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ................................. March 24, 2014
Easter Holiday-No Classes-College Open ................. April 17, 2014
Good Friday-College Closed ..................................... April 18, 2014
Azalea Festival-College Closed................................. April 12, 2014
No Course Withdrawal permitted .................. April 24-May 5, 2014
Classes End ................................................................... May 5, 2014
Commencement ............................................................ May 9, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through March 6, 2014
75% through March 12, 2014
None Thereafter
Summer Semester 2014
Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day............. May 19, 2014
Classes Begin .............................................................. May 20, 2014
Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 26, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ......................... May 27, 2014
Grade of “W” begins (Instructor Sign. Required) ...... May 28, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) .................................... June 11, 2014
Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form ................ June 13, 2014
July 4th Holiday-College Closed ...................................July 4, 2014
No Course Withdrawal permitted ...........................July 17-30, 2014
Classes End ..................................................................July 30, 2014
Commencement ........................................................ August 1, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through May 19, 2014
75% through May 27, 2014
None Thereafter
1st Mini Session - Summer Semester
Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day............. May 19, 2014
Classes Begin .............................................................. May 20, 2014
Memorial Day-College Closed ................................... May 26, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ......................... May 22, 2014
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) .................................... May 23, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) ...................................... June 2, 2014
Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form ................ June 13, 2014
No Course Withdrawal permitted ..........................June 18-24, 2014
Classes End ................................................................. June 24, 2014
Commencement ........................................................ August 1, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through May 19, 2014
75% through May 22, 2014
None Thereafter
2nd Mini Session - Summer Semester
Final Registration/Schedule Adjustment Day............. June 24, 2014
Classes Begin .............................................................. June 25, 2014
Last Day for a Tuition Refund (75%) ......................... June 27, 2014
Grade of “W” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) .................................... June 30, 2014
Grade of “WP/WF” begins
(Instructor Sign. Required) .......................................July 8, 2014
Last day to file an Intent to Graduate Form ................ June 13, 2014
July 4th Holiday-College Closed ...................................July 4, 2014
No Course Withdrawal permitted ...........................July 24-30, 2014
Classes End ..................................................................July 30, 2014
Commencement ........................................................ August 1, 2014
Refund of Tuition
100% through June 24, 2014
75% through June 27, 2014
None Thereafter
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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
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, Nurs-ing
Transition, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy
Technology, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Radiography,
Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN), So-nography,
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.
d. Credit for Military Experience--Veteran applicants
should submit an official S.M.A.R.T. transcript to
the College in order to request credit for previous
military experience and training. The College grants
credit where applicable for military service schools in
accordance with the recommendations of the American
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 of-fered
by our College, WE WELCOME YOU. While CFCC
advises all students to seek a high school diploma or equiva-lent,
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 pro-grams
has additional requirements including high school
graduation, official transcripts, placement testing, and medi-cal
examinations.  Contact the Admissions Office for specific
program requirements.
The College reserves the right to refuse admission or read-mission
to any applicant during any period of time that the
student is suspended or expelled from any other educational
entity. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (d).
The College reserves the right to refuse admission to any ap-plicant
if it is necessary to protect the safety of the applicant
or other individuals. 23 SBCCC 02C.0301 (e) and (f).
Applicants who are refused admission have the right to an
appeal. To initiate such an appeal, the applicant must submit
a written appeal to the Vice President for Student Services
within five (5) calendar days after being notified of the re-fusal
to admit. The Vice President for Student Services will
present the appeal to the Judicial Board within (5) calendar
days of receipt of the written appeal. If the student wishes
to appear before the Judicial Board, the request must be in-cluded
in the written appeal. The Vice President for Student
Services will notify the applicant of the Judicial Board’s deci-sion.
 The decision of the Judicial Board shall be final with
no further appeals.
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
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Council on Education's Guide To The Evaluation Of
Educational Experiences In The Armed Services.
Credit recommended must be consistent with the
requirements and objectives of an academic program
in order to be granted. Students should be aware that
the transferability of these credits is totally at the
discretion of the receiving institution and that Cape
Fear Community College makes no guarantee of such
transfer.
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, proficiency testing, and cooperative
education work experience will not be transferred as course
work to CFCC.
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 prereq-uisites
prior to enrolling in CFCC courses.
Provisional Admission
Provisional admittance is granted during Final Schedule Ad-justment
Day only. Students whose official high school tran-scripts
have not been received by the Admissions Office at
the time of registration may be admitted provisionally. All
admissions requirements must be met within thirty (30) cal-endar
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 ad-mission
requirements are met. Students must take the place-ment
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.
The North Carolina Career and College
Promise: College Opportunities for
High School Students
The Career and College Promise Program allows qualify-ing
high school students the opportunity to enroll in college
classes in order to earn both high school and college credit
upon successful completion of CFCC courses. This program
offers the following pathways:
• Career and Technical Education Pathway
• College Transfer Pathway
• Cooperative Innovative High School Pathway (or Early
College High School)
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The Career Technical Education Pathway allows high
school students the opportunity to enroll in a CFCC Cer-tificate
that aligns with their high school career cluster pro-grams.
To be accepted to this program, students must meet
the following criteria:
• Be a high school junior or senior;
• Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or
have the approval of the high school principal or designee;
• Meet all program prerequisites.
The College Transfer Pathway allows high school juniors
and seniors the opportunity to complete some of the core
general education classes required during the first two years
of a four-year degree. To be accepted to this program, students
must meet the following criteria:
• Be a high school junior or senior;
• Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses;
• Demonstrate college readiness in English, Reading, and
Math on an assessment or placement test such as the PLAN,
PSAT, SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer Exam.
• Meet all program prerequisites.
The Cooperative Innovative Pathway or Early College
High School allows students the opportunity to earn a high
school diploma and up to two years of college credit within five
years. CFCC partners with New Hanover County Schools and
Pender County Schools to host two early college high schools.
Pender Early College High School (PECHS) and Wilmington
Early College High School (WECHS) are high schools located
on the campuses of CFCC. 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. Admission to the program is granted by each
respective school system.
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 our website at http://
www.cfcc.edu/ccp.
Admission of Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions
requirements as residents of North Carolina. Residency
classification 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
immediately 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 office
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 Services 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 appeal
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
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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 place-ment
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.
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 Services
Address Change ........................................... Student Services
Advanced Placement.............................................Counseling
Attendance .............................................................. Instructor
Books/Supplies ........................................ Campus Bookstore
Bulletin Boards ............................................ Student Services
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 Services
Emergencies................................................. Student Services
Fees ................................................................Business Office
Financial Aid.......................................... Financial Aid Office
First Aid .............................................. Labs/Student Services
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 Services
Student I.D. Card ........................................................Library
Testing.......................................................Career and Testing
Transcripts.................................................... Student Services
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. 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 Services 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 accepted 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.
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Counseling
Confidential academic, personal, and career counseling services
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 calling (910)
362-7017 (Wilmington 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.
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 CFCC Student ID Number and CFCC’s program
of study. The testing room opens fifteen (15) minutes prior
to testing. Parking for testers at the Wilmington 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
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
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Placement Test Advising Guide
Applicants entering vocational/technical and college transfer courses must begin their English sequence with the course corre-sponding
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/Pre-Algebra before placement into any higher-level math courses.
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 (Non-curriculum) Basic Skills - ABE
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 (Non-curriculum) Basic Skills - ABE
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
Score Ranges 	 Placement
ACCUPLACER
CPT ASSET COMPASS
Arith. Num. Skills Pre-Algebra
20-28 23-26 01-08 Math Foundations (Non-curriculum) Basic Skills - ABE
29-54 27-40 09-46 DMA 010, 020, 030
55-120 41-55 47-100 Proficient in (Arithmetic/Numerical/Pre-Algebra)
ALGEBRA
You must be proficient in Arithmetic/Numerical Skills/Pre-Algebra before placement into any higher-level math courses.
Score Ranges 				 Placement
ACCUPLACER
CPT ASSET COMPASS
Algebra Elem. Alg. Algebra
20-54 23-40 0-45 DMA 040, 050
55-74 41-55 46-65 DMA 060, 070, 080 OR MAT 115, 120, 121, 140
Algebra Interm. Alg. Algebra
20-54 23-29 0-45 DMA 040, 050
55-74 30-40 46-65 DMA 060, 070, 080 OR MAT 115, 120, 121, 140, 141, 155
75-120 41-55 66-100 MAT 171, 175
Math Courses for Registration
DMS-001 = If you need 1 DMA
DMS-002 = If you need 2 DMA’s
DMS-003 = If you need 3 DMA’s
DMS-004 = If you need 4 or more DMA’s
Register for the maximum number of credits
(DMS course) in each semester until you have
successfully completed all of the DMA courses that
are required on your Program Evaluation
All placement scores are valid for 5 years.
MAT-101 = DMA-010 through DMA-030 Needed
MAT-120 & MAT-140 & MAT-141 = DMA-010 through DMA-040 Needed
MAT-115 & MAT-121 & MAT-155 = DMA-010 through DMA-050 Needed
MAT-171 and Higher = DMA-010 through DMA-080 Needed
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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.
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 “vi” 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.
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.
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 65th hour) College Transfer Success 1
ART 111 Art Appreciation 	 3
ART 121 Two Dimensional Design 3
ART 122 (Prerequisite: ART 121) Three Dimensional Design 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
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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
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
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
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 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
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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
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 129 (Prerequisite: PED 128) Golf-Intermediate 1
PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 	 1
PED 131 (Prerequisite: PED 130) Tennis-Intermediate 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.
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List of Transfer Courses for Students Who Are Proficient in Reading
(Note: In addition, students may take the courses on pages 12-13. Some courses below have additional prerequisites, which are
listed within parentheses.)
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
ANT 240 Archeology 	 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 120 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Introductory Botany 4
BIO 130 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Introductory Zoology 4
BIO 140 (Corequisite: BIO 140A) Environmental Biology 3
BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab 1
BIO 143 Field Biology Minicourse 2
BIO 150 (Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 111) Genetics in Human Affairs 3
BIO 163 Basic Anat & Physiology 5
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
BUS 137 Principles of Management 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
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
GEL 113 (Prerequisite: GEL 111 or GEL 120) Historical Geology 4
GEL 120 Physical Geology 	 4
GEL 220 (Prerequisite: GEL 111 or GEL 120) Marine Geology 	 4
GEL 230 (Prerequisite: GEL 111, GEL 120, or PHS 130) Environmental Geology 4
GER 111 (Corequisite: GER 181) Elementary German I 3
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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 130 State & Local Government 3
POL 210 Comparative Government 3
POL 220 International Relations 3
POL 250 Intro to Political Theory 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
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
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First aid kits are available in labs and the Student Services office.
If a student is injured or becomes ill while on campus, the
Student Services office should be contacted.  Should illness 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 include the libraries, media
center, and TV studio. The Wilmington Campus LRC is located
on the second floor of the Health Sciences/LRC building.  The
North Campus LRC is located on the first floor of the McKeithan
Center. Additional information about the LRC is available at
our website: http://cfcc.edu/lrc/.
Library
The Wilmington and North Campus libraries provide services,
resources, and an environment conducive to research and study.
The libraries have approximately 51,000 books, 500 current
print periodical subscriptions, and over 13,000 audiovisual
items. A wide range of more than 100+ databases, including
NC LIVE, is accessible online through the libraries. These
e-resources contain full-text articles from more than 16,000
newspapers, journals, magazines, and encyclopedias and ac-cess
to 30,000+ online books. Students may use the libraries’
60 computers or their own home computers to access these
resources via the Internet. Students may also access the Surf
CFCC wireless network from the libraries. A current 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. LRC staff and resources
will assist you with reference questions, help you meet your
course objectives, supplement classroom assignments, and
enable you to pursue subjects of interest.
Media Center
The Media Center, located in the LRC, has equipment and
personnel available to assist faculty, staff, and students 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.
TV Studio
The TV studio provides students with a laboratory setting
for learning the tools and tasks needed to produce television
content. The studio also produces programming for broadcast
on The Learning Network and creates promotional videos
highlighting CFCC students and courses of study.
Continuing Education Services
The Continuing Education Department promotes the concept
of lifelong learning by providing meaningful educational ex-periences
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.
The Learning Lab
The Learning Lab provides free educational support and ac-cess
to computers 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 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,
chemistry, physics, and all languages.
2. Guidance and materials to prepare for the PSB Test for
Health Science careers.
3. Free access to over 100 computers for students to complete
assignments and type papers.
4. 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.
5. Assistance that helps students develop computer skills
applicable to schoolwork and their future career.
6. 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 L-218 • Health Sciences/Learning Resources Center
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 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)
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.
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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 semesters offers sixteen (16)
weeks of instruction and two eight (8) week mini sessions.
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 insur-ance
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 for
Student Services.
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.
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
Student Services 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 “no show” and
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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, DMS 001, DMS 002,
DMS 003, DMS 004.)
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.
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
P Passing (remedial courses only) 0
R Repeat (remedial courses only) 0
Grading Scale
The College grading scale is:
A = 92 - 100
B = 84 - 91
C = 76 - 83
D = 68 - 75
F = 0 - 67
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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
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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 ex-pected
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 “never
attended.” No tuition and fee adjustments will be made. For
example: A student enrolls in a three credit hour class total-ing
three meeting 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 and Hybrid) courses is mea-sured
not only by initial login (first 10% of the semester) but
also by completing the Enrollment Verification assignment
and completion of 80% of the required course work. For Hy-brid
courses, students MUST meet on the published meeting
dates (first class meeting) and their attendance is measured
by a combination of face-to-face attendance and completion
of 80% of their assigned course work (both face-to-face and
online). See http://cfcc.edu/dl for more course information.
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.
Effective fall 2010, students will be allowed two days of ex-cused
absence each academic year for religious observances
required by the faith of the student. These excused absences
will be included in the twenty (20%) percent of allowable
clock hour absences. Students are required to provide written
notice of the request for an excused absence by completing
the Religious Observance Absence form available in Student
Services. The completed form must be submitted to the Vice
President for Student Services or his/her designee a minimum
of ten (10) school days prior to the religious observance. The
Vice President for Student Services or his/her designee will
notify the instructor within three (3) school days of receiv-ing
the request. Students will be given the opportunity to
make up any tests or other work missed due to the excused
absence and should work with their instructors in advance of
the excused absence to delineate how to make up the missed
coursework (N.C.G.S. 115D-5).
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.
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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 for Student Services at least
ten (10) business days in advance of the event.
Approved individual/groups must check in with the Vice
President for Student Services and/or designee upon arriving
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 persons 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 for
Student Services shall establish a schedule of one day per
week for expressive activities by off-campus groups and in-dividuals.
These areas will be made available to any off-cam-pus
group or individual for up to four hours per day between
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.
• 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
 
traffic.
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-
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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 President
for Student Services (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 ap-propriate
time frame will convert to an “F”. Exceptions may
be made by the Vice President for Student Services.
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.
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
listed.  Students should submit official CLEP scores and meet
with a counselor in Student Development prior to registration
for possible credit and proper course placement.
CFCC Credit Min.
Examination Course Hours Score
Accounting ACC 120 4 50
Biology BIO 110 4 50
Chemistry CHM 151+lab 4 50
Information Systems
& Computer Applications CIS 110 3 50
Prin. Of Public Speaking COM 231 3 50
Prin. Of Microeconomics ECO 251 3 50
Prin. Of Macroeconomics ECO 252 3 50
College Composition ENG 111 & 112 6 50
College Comp Modular ENG 111 3 50
Analyzing & Interp. Lit. ENG 131 3 50
English Literature ENG 241 & 242 6 50
American Literature ENG 231 & 232 6 50
Western Civ. I HIS 121 3 50
Western Civ. II HIS 122 3 50
History of U.S. I HIS 131 3 50
History of U.S. II HIS 132 3 50
Humanities HUM 211 & 212 6 50
College Mathematics MAT 140 3 50
College Algebra MAT 171 3 50
Calculus MAT 271 4 50
Precalculus MAT 175 4 50
Prin. of Marketing MKT 120 3 50
American Gov