Catalog/handbook of Haywood Community College

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Haywood Community College
year 2009-10
& HANDBOOK
Haywood Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
SACS information: address: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097;
telephone number 404-679-4501; fax: 404-679-4558; web address: www.sacscoc.org
Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.
Haywood Community College issues this catalog to furnish prospective students and other
interested persons with information about the school and its programs. Announcements contained
herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations to the
College or to the State of North Carolina.
Curriculum offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment, with not all courses listed in this
catalog being offered each term. Course listings may be altered to meet the needs of the individual
program or academic division.
Upon enrolling at Haywood Community College, students are required to abide by the rules, regulations,
and student code of conduct as stated in the most current version of the catalog/handbook, either
hardcopy or online. (See front section of the catalog/handbook.)
For academic purposes, students must meet program requirements of the catalog of the first semester
of attendance, given continued enrollment (fall and spring). If a student drops out a semester (fall or
spring), the student follows the catalog requirements for the program of study in the catalog for the
year of re-enrollment. (See back section of catalog for program requirements.)
This publication is not a contract nor offer to contract. The Board of Trustees, college executive officers,
and their agents reserve the right to change information herein without notice whencircumstances
warrant such action. All charges for tuition and fees are subject to change, as required by the North
Carolina General Assembly and the College’s Board of Trustees.
Haywood Community College is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does
not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, disability, affiliation, or belief. The College supports the protection available to
members of its community under all applicable Federal laws, including Title IV and Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 or the
Public Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246.
Haywood Community College complies with the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001.
This catalog was published online at www.haywood.edu and was also distributed
as part of an electronic viewbook on a cd.
May 2009
2009 / 2010
Catalog/Handbook
Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina 28721
(828) 627-2821
www.haywood.edu
Governed by:
HCC Board of Trustees
Supported by:
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
North Carolina Community College System
Haywood County Board of Commissioners
Haywood Community College Foundation, Inc.
Accredited by:
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Approved by:
North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
North Carolina State Approving Agency (Veterans and Military Education Programs)
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts
North Carolina State Board of Nursing
Member of:
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American Association of Community Colleges
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta
Association of Community College Trustees
Association of Community College Business Officers
Carolina Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers
Consortium for Manufacturing Competitiveness
Council of Eastern Forest Technician Schools
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Eastern Regional Competency-Based Education Consortium
Higher Education Transfer Alliance
National Association for Developmental Education
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Association of College and University Business Officers
The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers
National Council of Marketing and Public Relations
North Carolina Community College Adult Education Association
North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association
North Carolina Trustees Association of Community Education Institutions, Inc.
North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents
North Carolina Association of Community College Instructional Administrators
North Carolina Association of Coordinators of Veterans Affairs
Public Relations, Information, & Marketing Association of the Carolinas
Service Members Opportunity College
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Transatlantic Technology and Training Alliance
Recognized by:
Society of American Foresters
In Appreciation:
Industrialist A.L. Freedlander, whose generous gifts made the Haywood Community College campus
possible.
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table of contents
Table of Contents
Letter from the President................................................................................................... 4
Academic Calendar............................................................................................................ 5
Information About Haywood Community College................................................................ 8
Academic Advisement...................................................................................................... 15
Academic Curriculum Procedures.................................................................................... 16
Academic and Workforce Development Office.................................................................. 22
Bookstore....................................................................................................................... 22
Campus Security............................................................................................................. 24
Career Services .............................................................................................................. 26
Cashier........................................................................................................................... 27
Child Care Services.......................................................................................................... 27
Consumer Information..................................................................................................... 27
Cooperative Education..................................................................................................... 30
Counseling Services........................................................................................................ 31
Developmental Education Program.................................................................................. 32
Distance Learning............................................................................................................ 33
Education and Career Development Office....................................................................... 34
Enrollment Management Office........................................................................................ 34
Financial Aid.................................................................................................................... 48
Food Services.................................................................................................................. 66
Haywood Early College High School................................................................................. 66
High School Programs..................................................................................................... 67
Information Technology Services...................................................................................... 67
Job Placement Services................................................................................................... 70
Learning Resource Center (Library).................................................................................. 71
Marketing and Communications...................................................................................... 72
Research and Institutional Effectiveness.......................................................................... 72
Student Activities............................................................................................................. 73
Student Development Services........................................................................................ 75
Student Success Services................................................................................................ 75
Teaching and Learning Center.......................................................................................... 76
Testing............................................................................................................................ 76
Tuition and Institutional Fees............................................................................................ 78
WorkKeys....................................................................................................................... 82
Adult Education Student Information................................................................................ 83
Community and Economic Development Programs.......................................................... 86
Human Resources Development...................................................................................... 91
Student Handbook........................................................................................................... 93
Academic Program List.................................................................................................. 113
Academic Programs....................................................................................................... 116
Academic Courses......................................................................................................... 226
HCC Board, Faculty and Staff Listing.............................................................................. 369
Map of Campus............................................................................................................. 381
Index............................................................................................................................ 382
From the President
letter from the president
Welcome to Haywood Community College,
the college where your goals can become
reality. Students frequently tell me that they
initially selected this college because of
its programs and outstanding reputation
and that they stay because of HCC’s caring
faculty and staff. Your success is foremost
in our minds­.
We want to see you realize
your dreams and goals.
This college considers you, the student, as
its reason for existing. Great attention is
given to every detail from student advising
to instruction to graduation. You are considered a member of the college family whether
you are attending classes on campus, by internet, or from another location. It is my desire
and that of my associates to make your educational experience meaningful.
There are many educational options from which to select. The Associate in Arts degree
prepares one to transfer as a junior to a North Carolina public university or to enter other
colleges and universities through individualized agreements. More than 50 programs
prepare graduates for employment or advanced education in occupations ranging from
health care and natural resource management to professional crafts and residential
construction, to name only a few. As you review the list of program options in this catalog,
imagine the world of opportunities that awaits you.
Experience the college. The dedication and support of every employee is at
your fingertips.
Dr. Rose H. Johnson, President
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Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2009 Day Date
Fall semester academic advisement and
registration for new and continuing students June 17-July 17
(By appointment)
Fall tuition and fee payment period 	 August 3-12
Faculty return Monday August 10
Employee Development Day (8:00am – 4:00 pm) Tuesday August 11
(Academic Departments closed to students)
Planning Day (8:00am – 4:00 pm) Wednesday August 12
(Academic Departments closed to students)
Orientation for new students (9:00am & 5:00pm) Thursday August 13
Faculty available for advising Thursday/Friday August 13, 14
Late Registration (9:00am – 7:00pm) Thursday August 13
Late Registration (9:00am – 4:00pm) Friday August 14
Instruction begins Monday August 17
(No New Registrations after Aug. 17th)
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Mon.-Thurs. Aug. 17-20
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10% Point) Wednesday August 26
No Show Rosters due from Faculty by 4:00pm Friday September 4
Labor Day (All Campus Holiday) Monday September 7
Student Activity, Constitution Wednesday September 16
& Citizenship Day 11:00am– 2:30pm
(Classes on regular schedule)
Financial Aid Refund Day Thursday September 17
College Night Monday September 28
Registration for Short Semester Classes 	 October 5-14
Fall recess 	 Sat. – Tues. October 10-13
Instruction resumes Wednesday October 14
Mid-semester Wednesday October 14
Short Semester Instruction Begins Thursday October 15
Opportunity Showcase Thursday October 15
Spring Semester academic advisement and
registration for new and continuing students 	 Oct. 26-Nov.24
(By appointment)
Spring tuition and fee payment period Mon.-Fri. Oct. 26-Jan. 5
Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday November 11
(Classes on regular schedule)
Last day to withdraw from a course Tuesday November 24
Thanksgiving holiday for Students Wednesday November 25
Thanksgiving holidays (All Campus Holiday) Th. & Fri. November 26 & 27
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Instruction resumes Monday November 30
Last day of instruction for all classes Monday December 14
Final grades due by 7 pm Tuesday December 15
Winter recess (campus closed) Wed.-Fri. Dec. 23-Jan. 1
Spring Semester 2010 Day Date
Faculty return Monday January 4
Employee Development Day (8:00am – 4:00 pm) Tuesday January 5
(Academic Departments closed to students)
Planning Day (8:00am – 4:00 pm) Wednesday January 6
(Academic Departments closed to students)
Orientation for new students (9:00am & 5:00pm) Thursday January 7
Faculty available for advising Thursday/Friday January 7, 8
Late Registration (9:00am–7:00pm) Thursday January 7
Late Registration (9:00am–4:00pm) Friday January 8
	
Instruction begins Monday January 11
(No New Registrations after Jan. 11th)
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Mon.-Thurs. Jan. 11-14
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday January 18
(All Campus Holiday)
Diversity Day (1:00 pm-2:25 pm) Wednesday January 20
(Classes on regular schedule)
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10% Point) Thursday January 21
No Show Rosters due from Faculty by 4:00 pm Thursday January 29
	
GED and Adult High School Graduation Friday February 5
(Alternate Date: February 13) 7:00 pm
Financial Aid Refund Day (9am – 7pm) Wednesday February 10
	
Registration for Short Semester Classes 	 March 1-15
Spring Recess Mon.-Sat. March 8-13
Instruction resumes Monday March 15
Mid-semester Monday March 15
Short Semester Instruction Begins Tuesday March 16
Last day to apply for graduation in May Friday March 26
Good Friday (All Campus Holiday) Friday April 2
Summer & Fall semester academic advisement and
registration for new and continuing students Mon.-Fri. April 5-30
(By appointment)
Summer tuition and fee payment period 	 April 5-May 18
Seventh Annual Honors Day Convocation Thursday April 15
1pm -2:30pm
academic calendar
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Last day to withdraw from a course Friday April 23
Last day of instruction Tuesday May 11
Final grades due by 12:00pm Wednesday May 12
	
Graduation - 7:00 pm (attendance
expected of all graduating students) Thurs. & Fri. May 13 & 14
Summer Semester 2010 Day Date
Orientation for new students (9am & 5:00 pm) Wednesday May 19
Late Registration Wednesday May 19
Instruction Begins Thursday May 20
(No New Registration after May 20)
Schedule Changes (Drop/Add) Thurs.-Fri. May 20-21
Last Day to Drop for a Partial Refund (10% Point) Tuesday May 25
Memorial Day (All campus holiday) Monday May 31
No Show Rosters due from Faculty by 4:00 pm Thursday June 3
Fall semester academic advisement and
registration for new and continuing students 	 June 16-July 16
(By appointment)
Mid-semester Thursday June 17
Instruction Begins (4 wk session) Friday June 18
Financial Aid Refund Day Monday June 21
	
Last day to withdraw from a course Tuesday June 29
Independence Day (All Campus Holiday) Monday July 5
Instruction resumes Tuesday July 6
Last day of instruction (4 & 8 week sessions) Friday July 16
Final grades due for 8 week session by 4 pm Monday July 19
Last day of instruction (10 week session) Friday July 30
Final grades due for 10 week session by 4 pm Monday August 2
Fall Semester 2010 Day Date
Fall tuition and fee payment period Mon.-Wed. August 2-11
Faculty Return Monday August 9
Employee Development Day (8:00am – 4:00 pm) Tuesday August 10
(college closed to students)
Planning Day (8:00am – 4:00pm) Wednesday August 11
(college closed to students)
Orientation for new students Thursday August 12
Faculty available for advising Thursday/Friday August 12, 13
Late registration for fall semester Thursday August 12
Late registration for fall semester Friday August 13
Instruction Begins Monday August 16
academic calendar
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Information about Haywood Community College
Mission
Approved July 10, 2007
As an open-door community-based institution, Haywood Community College strives to meet
the educational and job training needs of diverse populations with varying backgrounds,
goals, interests, abilities, and resources. The College provides accessible educational,
training, entrepreneurial, cultural, and social opportunities that focus on current trends and
foster the development of the individuals and communities it serves. Learners engage in
experiential activities that join the worlds of work and learning and develop problem solving,
leadership, critical thinking, and enterprise abilities.
The College fulfills its mission through the following objectives that provide:
• quality postsecondary and continuing education;
• occupational education that develops and enhances students’ employability and career
advancement;
• a two-year course of study, which may serve as the first two years of a baccalaureate
program;
• distance learning and flexible program opportunities for learner accessibility;
• academic support to students requiring basic reading, English, and math skills;
• continuing and adult education programs meeting community needs and interests,
particularly job training and retraining, small business development, adult basic skills,
cultural enrichment, and personal growth;
• individual counseling, career guidance, and job placement services;
• technological support for all educational programs and services to enhance learners’
abilities to access, evaluate, organize, and use information from a variety of sources; and
• collaborative initiatives with K-12, colleges and universities, business, industry,
government, and other organizations to promote lifelong learning and enhance
	
workforce, economic, and community development.
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About HCC
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Vision
Advancing our Community through Education and Leadership
Core Values
• Student Enrichment
• Community Advocacy
• Shared Leadership
• Excellence
Accreditation and Recognition
Haywood Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees,
diplomas, and certificates. SACS Information: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-
4097; phone: (404)-679-4501; fax: (404)-679-4558; web address: www.sacscoc.org.
Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution.
The College meets U.S. Department of Education standards necessary to qualify
students for a variety of federal financial aid programs for students including the
Pell Grant. Under federal law the College is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien
students.
College Wide Goals
Goal 1
One college; one community - fostering positive college and community relationships
Openly communicate on all levels to promote collaboration and shared leadership.
Goal 2
Designing Futures
Align instructional programs with current and projected social, economic, academic, and
professional expectations.
Goal 3
Inviting Success
Use support programs and services that result in the career and educational advancement
of college students and employees.
Goal 4
Staying Connected & Contemporary
Position the college as a regional leader in technology, entrepreneurship, sustainable
development, as well as creativity and design.
Goal 5
Cultivating Stewardship
Develop and responsibly use resources.
Adopted by College Advisory Council and College Employees in 2007
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• Innovation
• Integrity
• Positive Attitude
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General Competencies
Haywood Community College’s commitment to experiential learning develops students’
problem solving, leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship abilities and fosters local
and regional economic growth. As such, HCC graduates demonstrate the following general
competencies in keeping with the College’s entrepreneurial mission, goals, and objectives:
1. Teamwork
The graduate is able to work with others to:
	 a. analyze a situation
	 b. establish priorities
	 c. apply resources for solving a problem
	 d. accomplish established mission, goals, and objectives
2. Responsibility
The graduate is able to employ individual behaviors to:
	 a. work within established guidelines to support mission, goals, and objectives
	
	 b. accomplish designated tasks within identified deadlines
3. Communication
The graduate is able to appropriately exchange ideas and information in:
	 a. oral communication
	 b. written communication
	 c. visual communication
4. Problem Solving
The graduate is able to identify problems and potential causes to:
	 a. develop solutions
	 b. implement action plans
5. Information Processing
The graduate is able to use current technologies to:
	 a. acquire
	 b. evaluate
	 c. organize
	 d. communicate information
6. Adaptability
The graduate is able to employ flexible behaviors to:
	 a. adapt to changing work environments
	 b. foster workable interpersonal relationships
	 c. profit from cultural diversity
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About HCC
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Governance: Haywood Community College, the only institution of higher education in
Haywood County, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. The NCCCS, the
third largest community college system in the country, is made up of 58 institutions across
the State serving more than 800,000 students.
The NCCCS is the primary agency for job training, literacy, and adult education in the
State. Committed to quality, convenient learning opportunities based on individual and
community needs, it provides the State with a well-trained workforce that meets the needs
of employers and helps to attract new and expanding industry. The System offers a wide
range of accessible, low-cost programs for any adult who wants to learn.
The State Board of Community Colleges, a 21-member body appointed by the Governor
and General Assembly, has the authority to adopt and administer all policies, regulations,
and standards it deems necessary to operate the System. At the local level, each of the
colleges operates under a board of trustees.
The Board is composed of a minimum of twelve citizens from the service area in which
the college is located. The president or chairman of the student body serves as an ex
officio member. Local board members are appointed for staggered four-year terms. Four
members each are elected by the local school board and the board of commissioners of
the administrative area of the institution. Four members are appointed by the Governor.
The board of trustees sets local policy. The local board elects and the State Board approves
selection of each college’s president. The president operates the college within state
policies and policies adopted by the local trustees. Administrative decisions, such as
employment of faculty members, are made by the president. All personnel employed at the
colleges are employees of the college and not of the State of North Carolina.
College History: Haywood Community College opened in August 1965 as Haywood
Industrial Education Center with one curriculum program and 39 students. Today, HCC offers
over 50 curricular programs to over 3,300 students. Approximately 4,100 more students
attend classes through its continuing education division, including adult basic education,
GED preparation, occupational courses, and community service programs.
In 1973 the College was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges &
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC).
In 1975 the Haywood Community College Foundation was founded to aid, strengthen,
and further the work and service of Haywood Community College.
The HCC Board of Trustees approved the start of the campus arboretum in October 1977
and John Palmer was appointed as the founding director in November.
In 1986, the College opened its Regional High Technology Center. This was the first
advanced technology center of its kind in the state of North Carolina. It has provided
services to over 50,000 people and over 100 companies. Today, RHTC serves Western North
Carolina by providing high technology training and by promoting the growth of regional
industry.
The 1991 donation of a 320-acre tract of forest land to the HCC Foundation by Raymond
and Bernice Fowler, known as the Raymond J. Fowler Conservancy and Teaching Forest,
enabled the College to have a teaching forest for its natural resources program.
The John T. and Catherine R. Beaty Natural Resources Classroom, a 54-acre tract
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of forestland donated to the HCC Foundation by Catherine Beaty in memory of her late
husband John, opened in 2002.
Scrapbooks chronicling the complete history of the College (1965–present) are
maintained in the college library.
Haywood Community College Foundation
Created in 1975, under the North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation Act, Haywood Community
College Foundation exists to aid, strengthen, and further the work and service of Haywood
Community College (HCC). It assists the college to secure the necessary and timely financial
support unavailable through its traditional public funding source.
In order to fulfill its mission, the HCC Foundation engages in friend-raising and fund-raising
activities to secure contributions from individuals and organizations. The HCC
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization through which tax deductible gifts may be made to
benefit HCC. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided by state and
federal laws.
Every gift to the Foundation, no matter how large or small, is gratefully accepted and
deeply appreciated, because each gift represents the donor’s expressed goodwill toward
the college. Gifts are used in many ways including the following:
• Scholarships •Work study programs
• Special needs students •Student experiential learning opportunities
• Student transportation •Mini-grants for staff & faculty
• Staff and faculty professional •College promotions and marketing
development
• Technology enhancements •And many more . . .
Giving to the Foundation is an investment that contributes to the success of students. For
additional information about making a gift to HCC Foundation, contact HCC Foundation, 185
Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721; telephone (828) 627-4544.
Regional High Technology Center
The Regional High Technology Center, founded in 1986 by Joseph H. Nanney, President
of Haywood Community College, 1977 - 1989, is nationally recognized as an advanced
technology center. The first of its kind in North Carolina, the Center was an early adopter of
technologies such as lasers, robotics, and rapid prototyping.
The Center:
• Delivers hands-on Associate Degree level technology programs.
• Serves as a regional educational facility with meeting space, computer labs, and
technical support.
•Is a strong partner in regional economic development with Advantage West, the
	 Haywood Economic Development Commission and the Haywood Chamber of
	
	 	 Commerce.
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Information for Students
Office Phone Hours Email
Academic Advising :
Advanced Technologies 828-627-4631 Office Hrs on door ddeluca@haywood.edu
Building 3300
Arts & General Education 828-565-4223 Office Hrs on door irogers@haywood.edu
Building 300
Business &
Entrepreneurship 828-565-4021 Office Hrs on door kbrooks@haywood.edu
Building 200
Cosmetic Arts 828-627-4642 Office Hrs on door dcarver@haywood.edu
Building 3200
Creative Arts 828-565-4156 M-F 8-5 dcarver@haywood.edu
Building 700
Early Childhood 828-627-4693 Office Hrs on door sdavis@haywood.edu
Building 900
Engineering 828-452-1411 Office Hrs on door ddeluca@haywood.edu
Regional High Technology Center
Health & Human Services 828-627-4651 Office Hrs on door cleatherwood@haywood.edu
Building 900
Natural Resources 828-627-4560 M-F 8-4 jcarver@haywood.edu
Building 300
College Services:
Academics and Workforce 828-565-4071 M-F 8-4 rgibson@haywood.edu
Development
Building 200
Admissions/Enrollment 828-627-4500 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 enrollment@haywood.edu
Management
Student Center Bldg. 1500
Adult Education 828-627-4648 M-F 8-4 adulted@haywood.edu
Bookstore 828-565-4127 M-Th 8-6 bookstore@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500 F 8-2
Campus Security 828-627-4514 24/7 security@haywood.edu
Building 100 828-734-5410
Career Services 828-627-4646 M-Th 8-7 drowland@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500 F 8-4
Cashier 828-565-4161 M-F 8-4 cashier@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500 (Do not e-mail credit card information)
Childcare Center 828-565-4187 M-F 7:30-5:30 childcare@haywood.edu
Community and 828-627-4669 M-F 8-4 lbleatherwood@haywood.edu
Economic Development
Building 200
Cooperative Education 828 -627-4503 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 coop@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500
Counseling, General, 828-627-4503 M-Th 8-7;F 8-4 counseling@haywood.edu
Program, and ADA/Special Needs
	
Student Center Bldg. 1500
	
	
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Distance Learning 828-627-4619 M-Th 8-6; F 8-4 dl@haywood.edu
Building 200
Education and Career 828-627-4503 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Development Office
Enrollment Management 828-627-4500 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 enrollment@haywood.edu
Student Center, Building 1500
Financial Aid 828-627-4520 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 financialaid@haywood.edu
Student Center, Building 1500
	
	
Food Services 828-627-4665 Fall : M-Th 8-2; F 8-1:30;
Building 200 	 Sa. & Su. : M-F 8-2 jbrooks@haywood.k12.nc.us
Haywood Early College 828-565-4000 M-F 8-4 mdelozier@haywood.edu
Building 400 		 lmuse@haywood.edu
High School Programs 828-565-4000 M-F 8-4 mdelozier@haywood.edu
Building 400
Human Resource 828-627-4503 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 jobs@haywood.edu
Development
Student Center Bldg. 1500
Job Placement Services 828-627-4503 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 jobs@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500
Library 828-627-4551 M-Th 8-9; F 8-4 library@haywood.edu
Building 200
Marketing and
Communications 828-627-4521 M-F 8-4 marketing@haywood.edu
Building 100
President’s Office 828-627-4516 M-F 8-4 rjohnson@haywood.edu
Building 100 		 tmelton@haywood.edu
Research and Institutional 828-627-4519 M-F 8-4 research@haywood.edu
Effectiveness
Building 100
Student Activities 828-627-4504 M-Th 8-7 auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Advisor Office 	 F 8-4
Student Center Bldg. 1500
SGA Office 828-627-4692 sga@haywood.edu
Building 300
Student Development 828-627-4500 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 dcarpenter@haywood.edu
Services,
Building 1500
Student Records 828-627-4510 M-Th 8-7.F 8-4 enrollment@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500 F 8-4
Teaching and 828-627-4696 M-Th 9-7; F 9-4 tlc@haywood.edu
Learning Center
Building 300
Technology Department 828-565-4020 M-F 8-4 technology@haywood.edu
Building 200
WorkKeys 828-627-4503 M-Th 8-7; F 8-4 auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Student Center Bldg. 1500
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About HCC
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Academic Advisement
Certificate, Diploma and Degree Seeking Students
All curriculum students declaring a major in certificate, diploma, or associate degree
programs are assigned an academic advisor. Students in a declared major are required to
obtain advisor approval of courses before registering. Registration/advisement periods are
posted in the academic calendar. All returning students should register early and pay or
complete financial aid during this period so as to stay on schedule to graduate.
Advisors are the college’s legal agent for overseeing the academic progress of
curriculum students. In order to graduate on time, students must complete the designated
courses at the time of year they are offered. Advisors maintain a file for each student with
their academic progress. Students who do not know their assigned advisor should call the
academic department secretary or Student Development Services. To access information
online, students must have their Colleague (CIS) ID number to develop a login and
password. Students are assigned a CIS ID number upon applying. It is sent to students in
their acceptance letter. Students may also get their ID number from their advisor or Student
Development Services. Student ID badges must be worn at all times.
Telephone : (828) 627-2821, Toll free in NC: 1-866-GO-TO-HCC
Academic Departments : See quick reference page 13.
Hours : Mon. – Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Online Services : www.haywood.edu
Non-Degree Seeking Students or Continuing Education Students
Non-degree seeking and continuing education students should go to the Student Center for
one-stop advisement, admissions, registration, payment, and books.
Student Development Services
Location : Student Center “One Stop Shop” (1500 Building) Upper level.
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4500, (toll free in NC 1-866-GO-TO-HCC)
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Address : 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Web Page : www.haywood.edu
Technical Standards for Programs of Study
Please check with the academic advisor prior to enrolling to review specific technical
standards based on job requirements for the program of study. HCC reserves the right to
implement technical standards to protect the safety and health of all students and any
clients/patients served in clinics, labs, and shops, and further, to prepare students for
employment in the program of study.
If a student believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the technical standards
without accommodations or modifications, the college must determine, on an individual
basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or modifications can be reasonably
made.
Haywood Community College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities
for students with documented disabilities. The college complies with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which stipulate
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that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a
handicap.” Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities,
psychological disabilities, and hearing, sight or mobility impairments.
Students with a disability are encouraged to disclose their disability to the ADA
Counselor. Reasonable accommodations can be provided after the submission of
appropriate documentation. Please contact the ADA Counselor in Student Development
Services for more information - (828) 627-4504.
Academic Curriculum Procedures
Academic Forgiveness : Academic progress is an important part of any student’s
academic record. Academic forgiveness will ensure that a student is not penalized for
course work and grades earned in a different life stage.
A student who wishes to receive academic forgiveness must make the request in
writing to the Director of Enrollment Management. The student must meet the following
requirements :
1. Have been absent from HCC for three years. The three years begins at the ending date
of the last semester grades were recorded.
	2. Be currently enrolled at HCC.
	3. Have successfully completed 12 semester hours upon return.
	4. Have a current GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The Director of Enrollment Management is responsible for reviewing the request and
making appropriate changes to the academic transcript. All courses and grades are
reflected on the transcript, but courses with grades of “D”, “F”, and “WF” are excluded
from the cumulative GPA. A student may request academic forgiveness only once.
Academic Honesty : Students have the responsibility for conducting themselves in
such a manner to avoid any suspicion that they are improperly giving or receiving aid on
any assignment or examination. Such academic dishonesty not only includes cheating but
also plagiarism (taking another’s ideas and/or words and presenting them as if they were
your own). Cutting and pasting from the Internet into a paper without proper documentation
is considered plagiarism and is easily identified with technology tools. The HCC faculty
strongly encourages students to submit work that meets the highest ethical standards.
In cases of suspected academic dishonesty, faculty will present a “charge form” to the
Vice President of Student Development Services and submit any evidence of academic
dishonesty for further investigation and recommendation for appropriate action. Upon
reviewing the case, the Vice President of Student Development Services may impose one or
more of the following sanctions:
1. Academic probation; and/or
2. Reduction of credit or grade for the assignment or the course.
3. Suspension or expulsion from the College.
See the Student Code of Conduct for more information.
Attendance : Regularity of attendance is necessary for students to derive maximum
benefit from a course and to maintain a satisfactory academic record. Students should
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confer with their instructors before anticipated absences or immediately after unavoidable
absences. Assigned work must be made up at the discretion of the instructor. Students
absent from classes due to participation in college-sponsored groups may make up
tests, quizzes, and other missed assignments in a reasonable time without grade penalty.
Ultimately, each student bears the responsibility to be aware of, and to comply with,
attendance and punctuality requirements.
•Attendance in an On-Site Course : Students registered in an on-site course are expected
to be in regular attendance beginning with the first scheduled class session. Faculty report
to the Financial Aid Office students registered for a course but who do not attend any
classes before the 10% census date, as “No Show” students. This impacts any financial aid
awards (per federal guidelines).
Students who do not attend at least one class in a course on or before the 10% census
date forfeit their registration in the course as well as tuition paid for the course. They
will have a grade of “NS” recorded for the course. Their reinstatement will be made only
under the most unusual circumstances. Reinstatement requires the recommendation of
their instructor, the consent of the division chair, and the approval of the Vice President of
Academic and Workforce Development.
Students who miss fifteen percent (15%) or more of the total possible time for a course,
before the “Last day to withdraw from a course” as set forth in the Academic Calendar, will
receive a grade of “W” for the course provided they officially withdraw from the course by
completing a Registration Change Notice form. Students’ who do not officially withdraw
from the course will receive a “WF” for the course. Students who withdraw after the “Last
day to withdraw from a course” will receive a “WF” for the course and that grade will be
counted in the student’s GPA. Students have the right to appeal any grades given due to
lack of attendance.
Faculty members are responsible for administering the attendance rules for their
respective courses, for excusing absences, for determining how missed work should be
made up, and for assessing grade penalties. An instructor may drop a student from a
course whenever the instructor concludes that a student’s class attendance or punctuality
endangers the student’s success or places other students at risk.
Each instructional division may have an attendance policy for that division, subject to
the approval of the Vice President of Academic and Workforce Development, that allows
for tardiness and fewer absences if division faculty so determine. It is the responsibility
of division faculty to ensure that students are made aware of the minimum attendance
regulations for courses offered in that division. In any event, faculty members should state
the specific attendance requirements for their course in their plan or syllabus and provide
that in writing to students at the beginning of the semester.
•Attendance in an On-Line Course : Students registered in an online course must
complete at least one assignment in the course before the 10% census date. To complete
this assignment, students should follow the guidelines for logging-on as set forth on the
HCC Distance Learning website. To access the website, go to www.haywood.edu, select
Distance Learning, then follow the login instructions. Faculty report to the Financial Aid
Office students registered for a course, but who do not complete this assignment before
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the 10% census date, as “No Show” students. This impacts any financial aid awards (per
federal guidelines).
Students who fail to complete this assignment before the 10% census date forfeit their
registration in the online course as well as tuition paid for the course and they receive a
grade of “NS” for it. As in the case of a traditional course, their reinstatement will be made
only under the most unusual circumstances. Reinstatement requires the recommendation of
the instructor of the course, the consent of the division chair, and the approval of the Vice
President of Academic and Workforce Development Services.
Students who fall behind in an online course and have not completed fifteen percent
(15%) or more of the total assignments and other required activities for a course,
on or before the “Last day to withdraw from a course” as set forth in the Academic Calen-dar,
will receive a grade of “W” for the course provided they officially withdraw from the
course by completing a Registration Change Notice form or by contacting the instructor.
Students who do not officially withdraw from the course will receive a “WF” for the course.
Students who withdraw after the “Last day to withdraw from a course” will receive a “WF”
for the course and that grade will be counted in the student’s GPA. Students have the right
to appeal any grades given due to lack of attendance.
•Attendance in Other Courses : Students enrolled in a telecourse, hybrid course (a
combination of on-line and traditional course), practicum, internship co-op, or any other
curriculum course, are to regularly participate. Refer to the instructor of the course and the
course syllabus for specific details. In any event, the “No Show” rules and the 10% census
date rules apply for all courses offered by the College, although they have to be made to fit
the circumstances of the specific course.
Course Substitution : Under extenuating circumstances, course substitutions may be
approved to fulfill graduation requirements provided the substitution is appropriate to the
student’s program and a comparable course(s) is offered. Extenuating circumstances may
include academic and/or physical limitations, unresolved scheduling conflicts, or if a course
is no longer offered. Requests for course substitution must be approved by the division
chairperson and the Vice President of Academic and Workforce Development. If course
substitution is granted, the Director of Enrollment Management is notified with the Course
Substitution Form. For Veterans purposes, no more than two course substitutions per
program may be granted without approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Grades : At the end of each term, faculty members are responsible for reporting grades
for each course to the Enrollment Management Office. Students can access their unofficial
transcripts and grades on-line by logging into Haywired (go to www.haywood.edu).
Grading System : Grades are given with the following significance:
Grade Significance Quality Points
A Outstanding 4
B Above Average 3
C Average 2
D Poor 1
F Fail 0
I Incomplete (not computed in GPA, see section on Incomplete Grades) 0
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AU Audit (not computed in GPA) 0
W Official Withdrawal (not computed in GPA) 0
WF Withdrawal Failing (computed in GPA) 0
CE Credit by Exam (not computed in GPA) 0
NS Never Attended Class (not computed in GPA) 0
P Satisfactory Completion of course given on pass/fail option
	 (not computed in GPA) 0
CT Continuation-student must register and pay fees next semester (for
	
	
developmental courses only; students cannot earn a letter grade of
	 D, F or WF in a developmental course). If a student attends classes
	 until the end of the semester but is not successful (making an A, B,
or C), the student will receive a letter grade of CT; if the student
	 withdraws or stops attending prior to the end of the semester, the
	 student will receive a letter grade of ‘W’. 0
NR Not Reported by Instructor (not computed in GPA) 0
Note: Grades earned in Developmental courses are not computed in the student’s GPA.
• Computing A Grade Point Average : Haywood Community College reports grades in
letter and grade point average. The total number of quality points earned for each course
is computed by multiplying the number of credit hours per course by the quality point
value of the grade earned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). The grade point average (GPA) is
then computed by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number
of credit hours taken. For example :
Course Grade Semester Hrs. Earned
ENG 111 A (4) x 3 12
MAT 115 B (3) x 4 12
CHM 151 C (2) x 4 8
HOR 152 D (1) x 1 1
PSY 150 B (3) x 3 9
Total 15 42
42 earned points, divided by 15 credit hours
equals 2.8 GPA
Grade Corrections : Grades for completed work may not be changed after they have
been reported to the Enrollment Management Office unless it is discovered that an error
has been made. The faculty member must report the error immediately using a Change of
Grade Request form.
Graduation Requirements & Procedures : In order to graduate with a diploma,
certificate, or degree, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Complete the course requirements of a College approved certificate, diploma, or
associate degree program with a minimum 2.00 grade point average for the courses
within the prescribed curriculum. The approved certificate, diploma, or associate
degree program defines the graduate’s major.
2. Be recommended by the chairperson of the division.
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3. Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
4. Complete an Application for Graduation (this must be on file at least 45 days before
instruction ends during the semester in which a student plans to graduate).
5. Submit completed Application for Graduation (signed by Advisor & Division Chair)
to HCC’s Bookstore. Pay the current fee for the diploma and any other graduation
expenses.
6. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 25% of their semester credit hours of
coursework at Haywood Community College before becoming eligible for graduation.
• Graduation Program : Graduation exercises are held at the end of the spring semester
for all students who are candidates for degrees, diplomas or certificates. The student’s
presence at graduation is expected. Students should make an application for graduation
at the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. Formal
completion of all coursework, as certified by the academic division, earns the student
the right to have his or her name on the graduation program. Payment for the diploma
entitles the student to receive the diploma either at the ceremony or at any such time the
student contacts the Enrollment Management Office after the ceremony. Participation in
the formal ceremony requires that the student first meet the above requirements, obtain
academic regalia (available in the bookstore), and notify the Enrollment Management
Office of his/her plans to participate no less than ten working days prior to graduation.
Formal program format and procedure deemed necessary for conducting a suitable
program will be up to the discretion of Haywood Community College.
• Graduation with Honors : The College designates students receiving an associate degree
or diploma with a 3.50 and above cumulative grade point average as honor graduates as
follows: Cum Laude (with praise), 3.50-3.69; Magna Cum Laude (with high praise), 3.70-
3.89; Summa Cum Laude, (with highest praise), 3.90-4.00. During their final semester,
the Director of Enrollment Management will rank the candidates for associate’s degrees
or diplomas according to their program cumulative grade point ratio for the previous
semesters of work. Each cumulative GPA shall be rounded to three decimal places.
Recognition of honor graduates is by a designation in the graduation program, by an
announcement at the calling of their name during the ceremony, and in the privilege of
wearing a white cord signifying this tribute.
• Graduation Marshals : Each year academic divisions select outstanding freshmen
to serve as graduation marshals. The selection criteria are primarily, but not limited to,
grade point average. Graduation marshals assist with the graduation ceremony each
spring and are recognized in the graduation program.
Orientation : All new students declaring a major in an academic program of study
(certificate, diploma, or associate degree) are required to participate in an orientation
session. Distance Learners may meet this requirement online (www.haywood.edu).
Additional new student information is also available online.
The orientation program is designed to provide the student with an overview of the
College, services provided, College life, student activities, the Student Code of Conduct, and
academic procedures and information. Orientation is held prior to the first day of each class
of each registration period, during the first week of class for those who register late, or
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online in the fall and spring. Materials are provided for reference and information.
The catalog and student handbook (now combined) provides information for all students
in all programs of the college. Note the dates posted for new student orientation in the
academic calendar: during the late registration period for fall, spring, and summer, and
once after classes have begun each semester. Distance learning students may complete
orientation online at www.haywood.edu. Please call Student Development Services for more
information, (828) 627-4500.
Each curriculum student is assigned an advisor who assists the student in planning a
schedule to meet their educational needs and advises them concerning any problem that
may arise. Students are encouraged to visit their advisors periodically during the semester
and are required to meet with their advisors during advisement/registration periods.
Scholastic Requirements:
Dean’s List : Students shall be placed on the Dean’s List if they are currently enrolled for
12 or more credit hours and have obtained a current semester grade point average (GPA) of
3.50 or above, with no grade of NS, W, WF, CE, I, or AU making up the 12 credit hours.
Academic Probation : Any student who has a cumulative grade point average of less
than 2.00 shall be placed on academic probation. A letter stating the student’s academic
probation status will be mailed at the end of the semester. Students on probation status
must always be aware that a 2.00 GPA in their academic program is necessary for
graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of their academic status and
to raise their active grade point in their current program to the required 2.00 GPA necessary
for graduation. Veterans and eligible dependents will not receive educational benefits
for more than two consecutive semesters while on academic probation for their current
curriculum.
The following conditions must be adhered to by students placed on academic probation:
1. Students will be required to develop, in cooperation with their academic adviser, a
plan of corrective action. Both the student and the academic adviser must sign this
plan.
2. Students must present a signed plan of corrective action form to the Director of
Enrollment Management when they register. (STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PROBATION
ARE NOT ALLOWED TO REGISTER UNTIL SEMESTER GRADES ARE POSTED.)
Those students who earn a minimum 2.00 GPA on courses taken during their probation
semester will continue to be on academic probation. Students will be removed from
academic probation and considered to be in good standing when their cumulative GPA
reaches or exceeds 2.00.
Academic Suspension : Students enrolled in any semester on academic probation will
be required to earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 for the probation semester to avoid academic
suspension. Students who do not earn a 2.00 GPA or greater during their probation
semester will be required to meet with a counselor in Student Development Services
division before registering for another semester. During this conference, the counselor and
student, in consultation with the student’s academic adviser and/or division chairperson,
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will determine that one of the following actions is required:
1. Continue with normal academic load.
2. Reduce academic load.
3. Either “1” or “2” and participate in academic assistance in the form of tutoring
available at the Teaching and Learning Center, repeating courses with deficient grades,
or other appropriate resources.
4. Enroll in developmental or preparatory courses of study.
5. Transfer to another program of study.
6. Academic suspension of one semester.
Subsequent suspensions could result in the student not being readmitted again.
Right to Appeal Probation or Suspension : Students have the right to appeal a decision
made regarding their academic status as a result of their being placed on academic
probation or suspension. In such cases, students may appeal as outlined in section VII
(Student Grievance Procedure) of the Student’s Rights, Responsibilities, and Judicial
Procedures Policy. Contact the Vice President of Student Development Services for
assistance.
Student Academic Appeal Procedure : Students who feel that they have been treated
unjustly by a faculty member in any matter pertaining to their academic work shall appeal
first to the faculty member. If necessary, an appeal in writing shall be addressed to the
chairperson of the department in which the faculty member teaches.
If after appealing to the instructor and department chairperson, a student remains
dissatisfied or believes suitable action has not taken place, the student may appeal the
decision in writing to the Vice President of Academic and Workforce Development and then
to the President of the College.
Academic and Workforce Development Office
Location : Freedlander Learning Center, Building 200, Upper Level
Hours : Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4071
FAX : (828) 565-4074
Address : 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Web Page : www.haywood.edu
E-mail Address : rgibson@haywood.edu
Vice President : Dr. Chad Bledsoe
Administrative Assistant : Robin Gibson
Bookstore
Location : Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level, back entrance
Normal operating hours : Mon. – Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.,
	 Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Extended hours during registration are posted online.
Telephone : (828) 565-4127
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FAX : (828) 627-4680
Address :185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Email : Bookstore@haywood.edu
Online Services : www.haywood.edu
Bookstore Manager : Gail McElroy
The College Bookstore is located on the upper level of the Student Center (back entrance)
and operates both day and evening. The hours vary depending upon the demand at certain
times throughout the semester but are always posted outside the bookstore entrance.
Bookstore hours are extended during registration and are published each semester with
registration information and posted online. In addition to textbooks, the College bookstore
provides supplemental course supplies needed by students, as well as snacks, wearing
apparel, cards, and other items.
Quick Tips
• Save your receipt for all exchanges or refunds
• Return books/supplies in the same condition purchased
• Do not write or mark in any book until you are certain you will use it
• Label or mark your books
• Defective books will be replaced
Book Refunds in Store/On-line : Books purchased at the beginning of a semester may be
returned within fifteen (15) calendar days of the fall and spring semester; seven (7) days
summer semester or abbreviated semesters. Students must have receipts and book(s) must
be in same condition as purchased. A refund for distance learning students is the same as
above. Students will pay shipping unless the refund is due to an error on our part.
Book Buy Back : Books are bought back by the bookstore during final exam week of
each semester. The value of the book(s) is determined by condition and demand. Books
bought for re-sale on our campus have more value than those bought for wholesalers. No
workbooks are bought back. The Bookstore also buys for wholesalers year round except
during registration.
Purchase of Books in Store or On-Line : Students need to be registered before
purchasing textbooks. Books can be purchased with MasterCard, Visa, cash, check,
financial aid or sponsorships. There is a time-frame set for using financial aid and
sponsorships.
Class Rings : At advertised times each semester, representatives from ring sales
companies will be in the lobby of the Student Center to take orders for class rings. Students
are eligible to order a ring when they have completed 35 semester hours credit in an
associate degree program, or 19 semester hours in a diploma program. The Bookstore
keeps samples and order forms on hand for students’ convenience.
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Campus Security
Location: 1st Floor, Student Services Building, Room 1501
Hours : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
Security- Telephone : (828) 627-4514; Cell phone : 734-5410; Pager : 646-5680
Email : security@haywood.edu
Armed Resource Officers- Telephone: (828) 565-4208; Cell phone: 593-8477
Haywood Community College Campus Security Department’s mission is to provide the
safest educational environment possible for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all
HCC locations. Security officers are trained professionals certified by the State of North
Carolina Private Protective Service under N.C.G.S. 74C. Officers have the responsibility to
enforce all college rules, regulations, and safety policies and work closely with local law
enforcement to enforce state and federal laws.
Emergency Call Boxes : Haywood Community College has placed security phones (solar
powered phones in blue boxes mounted on poles) in the following locations:
200 Building parking lot
Upper parking lot behind the Student Center near the steps leading to Cosmetology
Violations : Campus Security Officers issue tickets for the following violations ($5.00 fine
for each offense): (Violations are not limited to these infractions.)
Occupying more than one parking space Failure to display current decal
Parking in lane of traffic Blocking building entrances
Obstructing sidewalk Double parking
Parking in restricted lot or zone Parking in reserved space
Parking on grass Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Parking against flow of traffic Protruding into lane of traffic
Parking in visitor or handicapped space Reckless driving
Blocking loading zone Driving in excess of posted speed limits
Parking on shoulder or road
Registration for courses or release of transcripts will be blocked until tickets have
been paid.
Parking lots are designated by signs and individual spaces are color coded:
White outlined spaces = students & employees / Yellow outlined spaces = faculty
Handicapped spaces are marked with D.O.T. approved signs and are enforced by
law enforcement as well as Haywood Community College Security. A handicapped
parking violation issued by law enforcement can cost up to $250.00 and requires a court
appearance.
Access to Haywood Community College facilities is open to students and the general
public Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. until midnight; Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and
Sunday on an as needed basis as approved by the President. Supervision by College
employees is reuired for student access to College facilities during normal operating hours.
While on college premises, all persons are expected and required to obey all federa,
state, and local laws and ordinances, as well as Collee procedures governing appropriate
conduct as determined by the College. Persons in violation of the above will be subject to
any action deemed approprite by the responsible authority.
HCC employees and students participating in off-campus (college sponsored) activities
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need to report criminal incidents to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction,
and inform Campus Security as soon as possible after the incident. Any violations of the
HCC Student Code of Conduct must also be reported.
Known and suspected violations of federal and state laws and other emergencies should
be reported to Campus Security for action. Campus Security supports the Vice President of
Student Development Services in the enforcement and investigation of violations of the HCC
Student Code of Conduct. Please review this code in the catalog. Upon enrolling at HCC,
students agree to abide by the HCC Student Code of Conduct.
Haywood Community College strongly supports state and federal laws concerning sexual
assault and sexual harassment. Any violation or complaint should be made immediately
to Campus Security or to the Vice President of Student Development Services. Victims are
entitled to all services of HCC and available county services. These instructions are posted
on bulletin boards across campus. Crime statistics are gathered from Campus Security logs
and incident documentation and reported annually in this section,
Registered Sex Offenders : Recent developments in legislation and disclosure of public
information regarding sex offenders require that the college inform you of potential threats.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus
community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning
registered sex offenders may be obtained.
The following web site is the North Carolina Sex Offender & Public Protection Registry:
http://sbi.jus.state.nc.us/DOJHAHT/SOR/Default.htm
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has set up a searchable web site with
information on all registered sex offenders in this state. This site may be accessed from any
campus computer. The site is located at www.doc.state.nc.us/offenders/.
As required by the Campus Security Act, the following statistics are provided for your
information.
Crime Statistics
Offense Reported 2005 2006 2007
Murder 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0
Robbery 1 0 0
Aggravated Assault 0 1 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arrests or referrals initiated for the following;
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Weapons Possession 0 0 0
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The following are offenses reported at off campus locations near or adjacent to HCC, to
include the jurisdiction of the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office.
Offense Reported 2005 2006 2007
Murder 	 0 0 0
Rape 	 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Aggravated Assault 1 0 0
Burglary 0 0 0
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0
Arrests or referrals initiated for the following;
Liquor Law Violations 0 0 0
Drug Law Violations 0 0 0
Weapons Violations 0 0 0
Career Services
Location : Student Development Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level
	
Education and Career Development Office
Hours : Mon. through Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4503
Email : careers@haywood.edu
Online services : www.haywood.edu
Academic and Career Counselor : Debbie Rowland (Academic Counselor and Career
	
Services)
Counselor : Angela Uhl-Kalev (Testing, Counseling, Disability Services,
SGA & Student Activities)
Career Development Specialist : Kathy Hyatt (Cooperative Education, Job Placement
	
Services)
Assistant : (828) 627-4503
Services : Career Counseling
Career Inventory
Myers Briggs Type Inventory
WorkKeys CRC (Career Readiness Certification)
Bridges and Careerscope Assessments
HCC provides free career planning services through the office of Career Services located
in Student Development Services. These services are designed to assist students who are
undecided about career plans. The center offers a variety of resources to assist individuals
who are at any stage of the career planning process. Career counseling and various
assessment tools in both print and computerized formats are used to help individuals
explore personal interests, abilities, personalities and work values in evaluating appropriate
career choices. Further information is available with regard to labor market information and
job search skills.
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Counselors are available both by appointment or drop-in throughout the day and are also
on duty three evenings per week. Drop-ins are encouraged to call the office prior to visiting
the office to ensure that a counselor will be available.
Cashier
Location : Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level, back entrance, Business Office
Normal Hours : Mon. – Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
	 Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4161 Teressa
	 (828) 565-4093 Lori
FAX : (828) 565-4169
Online services : www.haywood.edu
Email : cashier@haywood.edu
Cashiers : Teressa Wood
Lori Farrell
Methods of Payment - Cashier’s Office: cash, check, money order, credit/debit cards
	
	 (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover)
	 Online - credit/debit cards. (MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, Discover)
Child Care Services
Location : Regional Center for the Advancement of Children, in Building 4000,
located next to the Student Center.
Hours : Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4187
Online services : www.haywood.edu
Email : sgalvin@haywood.edu
Director : Sara Galvin
Child care services are available on campus to students, employees, and the general public.
Call the center for information on availability and cost. HCC may be able to help students
pay for child care services. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Consumer Information
Prospective and currently enrolled students receive a direct individual notice (via U.S.
mail, campus mail or directly to an e-mail address) about the availability of consumer
information. The notice is sufficiently detailed to allow students to understand the nature
of the disclosures and make an informed decision whether to request the full reports. All of
this information is available on the HCC Website www.haywood.edu.
In summary, consumer information is provided in at least one of the following methods:
1. This publication (catalog/handbook, hardcopy and posted online at www.
haywood.edu); which serves as a notice of information to potential and current
students as each student receives a copy of this publication.
2. Information is sent (either by US Mail, campus mail, or email address) individually
to all potential students, currently enrolled students and current employees.
3. Handouts are distributed at student orientation and faculty/staff meetings.
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For current students the following information is provided :
Availability of
1. Information on financial assistance available to students enrolled in the school
(catalog/handbook hardcopy or our website). (Student Development Services,
Student Center)
2. Information on the school (catalog/handbook hardcopy or our website). (Student
Development Services, Student Center)
3. Institution’s completion or graduation rate, and if applicable it’s transfer out rate
by July 1 of each year is available upon request to Research Office.
4. Information about Student’s Rights under FERPA (catalog/handbook hardcopy or
our website). (Student Development Services, Student Center)
5. Annual Campus Security Report (Jeanne Clery Disclosure Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics) as of October 1 of each year (Campus Security
Office). A summary is provided in this catalog/handbook under Campus Security
Section.
For potential employees, direct individual notice is provided upon inquiry about the annual
campus security report. Current employees receive this information annually per email.
Annual Campus Security Report
1. The Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety pursuant to Public Law 668.46
is available on the HCC Website : www.haywood.edu
2. Each currently enrolled student is made aware of this information through notice
provided at the time of application. Each prospective student is made aware
of this information at the time of inquiry. The notice includes the following
information:
a. Brief summary of the report
b. Website where report is found : www.haywood.edu
c. Upon request, individuals may request a paper copy at the HCC
Campus Security Office in Building 1500.
3. Anyone who requests information about employment at the College receives
information about the availability of this report in an individual notice.
College Information : Contact Student Development Services located in The Student Center
or the Marketing & Communications Office (Frazell Administration Building 100)
Daily Crime Log
1. The most recent 60 day crime log is available for public inspection during normal
business hours.
2. Any portion of the crime log older than 60 days may be available within 2
business days upon request for public inspection.
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information pursuant to Public Law 101-226 is
1. Found in the Handbook section of this catalog, beginning on page 95.
2. Is shared with students at orientation, a required event for all new students
declaring a major, either face to face or online, and in the catalog/handbook
given to each student.
3. Provided to current students upon registration (found on the back of paper
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registration forms) (face to face registration) or on Blackboard for Distance
Learning students.
Financial Assistance Information : Included in this catalog/handbook or contact Financial
Aid Office located in Student Center
Graduation Rate and Transfer Out Rate : Upon request to the Research Office (Frazell
Administration Building 100), students may receive information regarding the graduation
rate of students for the college or by student major. These data are part of the North
Carolina Community College Critical Success Factors produced annually for each college.
Student Right to Know (FERPA)
The Student Right-To-Know Act of 1990 requires HCC to produce and make readily
available, upon request, to enrolled and prospective students the graduation rate or
persistence rates of selected groups of students. Information may be obtained in the
Enrollment Management Office, Student Center upper level or online at www.ed.gov/policy/
gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/students.html. The telephone number is 627-4507.
See section of catalog/handbook on Students Rights and Responsibilities.
Performance Measures : In response to a special provision of the NC General Assembly,
23 NCAC 2E.0205(b), the State Board of Community Colleges approved, in 1999, twelve
performance measures and standards to enhance accountability in North Carolina
community colleges. In the 2007 Session, the North Carolina General Assembly approved
modifications to the North Carolina Performance Measures as adopted by the State Board of
Community Colleges on March 6, 2007. As a result, the number of performance measures
was reduced to eight (8). The results for 2006-2007, as shown in the NC Community
College System’s 2008 Critical Success Factors are listed here : HCC met requirements for
6 of the 8 performance measures.
Measure Standard HCC Rating
1. Progress of Basic Skills Students 75% 79%
2. Passing Rates on Licensure/
Certification Exams for First-Time Test
Takers
Aggregate 80%
No Exams <70%
89%
0<70%
3. Performance of College Transfer
Students
83% 86%
4. Passing Rates in Developmental
Courses
75% 60%
5. Success Rate of Developmental
Students in Subsequent College-Level
Courses.
80% 79%
6. Student Satisfaction of Completers
and Non-Completers.
90% 96%
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Measure Standard HCC Rating
7. Curriculum Student Retention,
Graduation & Transfer
65% 67%
8. Business/Industry Satisfaction With
Services Provided
90% 98%
Cooperative Education
Location: : Student Development Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level,
	
back entrance, Education and Career Development Office
Hours : Mon. through Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 565-4095, (toll free in NC 1-866-GO-TO-HCC)
Email : khyatt@haywood.edu
Online services : www.haywood.edu
Cooperative Education at HCC is a structured educational program designed to help
students clarify, test and validate career goals through work experience. Its purpose is to
successfully place students with employers to encourage professional growth and allow
development of job skills directly related to and coordinated with their chosen field of study.
Program Outcomes:
Students perform tasks related to their academic or career goals.
Students gain knowledge and experience from skilled mentors.
Students receive academic credit for their work experience.
Students provide definable benefits to employers.
Students improve employability skills, i.e. in resume writing, job interviews, personal
appearance.
Student Outcomes:
Academic: ability to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice, technical
knowledge through use of state-of-the-art equipment, clarity about academic goals,
academic motivation
Professional: workplace competencies, understanding of workplace culture, responsible
work habits, clarity about career goals, professional network, after graduation employment
opportunities.
Personal: lifelong learning skills, job readiness, maturity, determination of strengths &
weaknesses, earnings to defray college expenses.
Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is available as a technical elective in most curriculum
programs offered at HCC. Students will receive academic credit, and often times pay, as
well as work experience in their field of study. Students must have a GPA at HCC of 2.0 or
higher and have accomplished at least 9 hours of core credits toward graduation.
Students should meet with the Co-Op Coordinator before registering for a Co-Op course.
Students registered for Co-Op courses must attend the Co-Op Orientation at the beginning
of each semester, or complete the orientation session online. Students must complete goals
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and objectives in the Co-Op Handbook with their employer prior to the 10% point of the
semester and turn it in to the Co-Op Coordinator or the student will be dropped from the
class. Students must complete and turn in the Co-Op Handbook with academic advisor and
employer signatures by the last day of instruction in order to receive credit and a grade for
the course.
Students may enroll in the following Co-Op Courses as recommended by their academic
advisor: COE 111 10 contact hours weekly and 1 semester credit hour
COE 112 20 contact hours weekly and 2 semester credit hours
COE 113 30 contact hours weekly and 3 semester credit hours
The Co-Op program provides an excellent opportunity for students to not only gain valuable
experience in their chosen career, but possibly receive a post graduation job offer from their
Co-Op employer. Contact the Education and Career Development Specialist (Kathy Hyatt) for
more information in the Education and Career Development Office in the Student Center at
(828) 627-4500 or email khyatt@haywood.edu.
Counseling Services
Location : Student Development Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level
Education and Career Development Office
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4500, (toll free in NC 1-866-GO-TO-HCC)
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Address : 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Web Page : www.haywood.edu
Counselor : Angela Uhl-Kalev 828-627-4504
	(General Counseling, Disability Services)
Assistants : (828) 627-4503
E-mail contact: counseling@haywood.edu
General Counseling : Confidential counseling services are provided to all students on an
on-going basis. Counseling services are available to assist students with academic and
personal counseling to support their learning experiences.
These services include study skills and habits, test-taking tips, test anxiety management,
stress management, goal setting, time management, and adjusting to college. With
student permission, confidential referral services are used to meet personal needs such as
alcohol/substance abuse, family violence, and health problems. A counselor is available by
appointment and on a drop in basis.
Disability Services : Services for students with disabilities are available at Haywood
Community College through the Counseling Office. The college complies with Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which
stipulate that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of
a disability.” Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities,
psychological disabilities, and hearing, sight or mobility impairments.
Services for qualified students are designed to provide support for and access to the
same educational experience available to other students. Students with disabilities are
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expected to meet the same academic standards as other students. The disability support
counselor offers numerous services to assist students in reaching their academic goals.
Assistance may include counseling, tutorial services, assistive technology, interpreters,
extended time for testing and testing in a separate setting.
Disclosure of a disability must be initiated by the student, as noted on all HCC course
syllabi. At the college level, it is also the student’s responsibility to contact the counselor
and provide required documentation. Recent professional medical/psychological
documentation from a qualified professional specifying the disability and recommended
accommodations is required. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the counselor prior
to each semester to discuss/review required accommodations. Students are responsible for
submiting the Accommodations Request Form and discussing his/her accommodations with
each of his/her instructors.
Most accommodations require a minimum of two weeks notice to implement. Some can
take longer, therefore students should contact the counselor as soon as possible.
All information is kept strictly confidential with the exceptions required by law which
include disclosure of current child abuse/neglect or a resolute decision to commit suicide or
harm others.
Developmental Education
Location: 300 Building, Room 347
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00-4:00
Telephone: (828) 627-4688
Email contact: mstudenc@haywood.edu
Website: www.haywood.edu
Coordinator: Margaret Studenc
Mission Statement: Developmental Education provides academic instruction, support, and
resources -- in Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, and Reading-- to prepare students for
success in college-level curriculum courses.
Developmental Education: Developmental Education is a multi-faceted academic support
system for students; the intent is to generate student success in key academic arenas and
to prepare students for future success in college-level courses. The program works to
achieve student success through four approaches. 1) In developmental-level courses in
English, math, reading, biology, and chemistry, students garner the basic skills they need
to begin curriculum courses at Haywood Community College. At the time of application,
students take a placement test (Accuplacer) to determine if developmental courses are
required before enrollment in college-level biology, chemistry, English, and math. (See
Admissions Procedure for Curriculum Credit Programs for more details.) As determined
by the student’s scores, each student is placed in the appropriate course or courses. 2) In
addition to course offerings, Developmental Education provides academic support through
laboratory offerings in grammar, writing, math, and science. These labs, in conjunction
with the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), are staffed on a volunteer basis by faculty
and students and provide assistance for students with academic need. 3) Besides courses
and labs, Developmental Education also provides resources for both students and faculty.
Supplemental resource materials are available for students in the Teaching and Learning
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Center and on the college website. Resource materials are also available for faculty in the
on-site Developmental Education library, a collection of books and other resources, as well
as online through the Developmental Education Blackboard site. 4) The fourth approach to
achieving student success is providing additional instruction to students and professional
development for faculty. For students, Developmental Education (cooperatively with the
TLC) provides workshops in grammar, math, and study skills to increase student potential
for success. For faculty, workshops on teaching methods provide additional resources to
take back to the classroom.
Haywood Community College provides the following developmental courses (see Course
Descriptions for further details on these courses.):
BIO 094 Concepts of Human Biology, CHM 090 Chemistry Concepts, ENG 090 Composition
Strategies, RED 090 Improved College Reading, MAT 060 Essential Mathematics, MAT 070
Introductory Algebra, and MAT 080 Intermediate Algebra.
Distance Learning
Location: 200 Building, Rooms 241/242
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:00-6:00 and Fri., 8:00-4:00
Telephone: (828) 627-4619
Email contact: dl@haywood.edu
Website: www.haywood.edu
Coordinator: Marlowe Mager
Distance Learning: Haywood Community College strives to offer educational opportunities
to students who require flexible schedules. HCC offers a variety of certificate, diploma and
degree programs through distance learning (DL). Distance learning allows students who
cannot come to campus regularly to complete their courses through online delivery. The
HCC distance learning program provides students with structured access to, and interaction
with faculty members via telecommunications which allows students to set their own
schedule and work independently. Students acquire information through viewing, listening,
reading, thinking, writing activities and interacting with other distance students. Students
demonstrate synthesis and application by completing a variety of assignments and projects.
HCC also offers courses that are taught primarily online but that require some time on
campus--usually to complete lab work. These courses are referred to as hybrid courses.
Additionally, some courses are offered through video cassette or television (telecourses) and
some courses are offered through teleconferencing using the Video Conference Room (room
221). Students register for DL courses and receive the same course credit for DL courses as
traditional courses.
The Distance Learning Office provides students and faculty with technical assistance for
online, hybrid courses, and teleconferencing. The DL Office seeks to ensure high quality
distance courses by providing Help Desk services to students, by continually assessing the
quality of distance courses, and by providing distance learning training and related services
to faculty. Students should contact the DL Office for support in the use of Blackboard.
Questions pertaining to a specific course should be addressed to the course instructor, but
students may also contact the DL Office if they are unable to reach an online instructor or
have other questions.
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Education and Career Development Office
Location : Student Development Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level
	
Education and Career Development Office
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4503 / FAX : (828) 627-4513
Address : 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Email : auhl-kalev@haywood.edu
Online Services : www.haywood.edu
Counselor : Angela Uhl-Kalev - 828-627-4504 (Testing, Counseling, Disability
	
Counseling, SGA & Student Activities, WorkKeys)
Academic and Career Counselor : Debbie Rowland (Academic Counselor and Career
	
	 Services)
Career Development Specialist : Kathy Hyatt (Cooperative Education, Job Placement
	 Services)
Assistant : (828) 627-4503
The above counselors can advise students on any of the following services:
Academic Counseling for enrollment into curriculum, continuing education, or
adult education programs
Career Counseling
Counseling (general, personal, and special needs/ADA)
Cooperative Education
Job Placement
Residency Counseling
Student Activities
Student Government Association
Testing (placement testing, certification testing, and WorkKeys)
Enrollment Management Office
Location : Student Development Services, Student Center (1500 Bldg), upper level
	
	 Enrollment Management Office
Hours : Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telephone : (828) 627-4510 or (828) 627-4507, (toll free in NC 1-866-GO-TO-HCC)
FAX : (828) 627-4513
Address : 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721
Web Page : www.haywood.edu
E-mail Address : enrollment@haywood.edu
Online registration is available for continuing students by logging into Haywired.
Director of Enrollment Management : Jennifer Herrera
Enrollment Manager: Cheryl Farrell
Enrollment Management Specialist: Sayward Cabe
Enrollment Management Technician: Brianna Willis
Enrollment Overview : Haywood Community College operates under the open door policy
established by the North Carolina Community College System. Haywood Community College
is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against
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applicants based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, affiliation,
or belief. Any person who is at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or the
equivalent, may be accepted by the College.
High school students may also enroll in selected courses in accordance with the policies
and procedures adopted by the State of North Carolina General Assembly, the State Board
of Community Colleges, and the State Board of Education: (a) students in grades 9 – 12
through Concurrent Enrollment (Huskin’s Bill), (b) students age 16 years or older through
Dual Enrollment, (c) students in grades 9 – 13 through Haywood Early College, or (d)
intellectually gifted and mature students under 16 years of age.
By applying for admission, applicants agree to observe all rules and regulations, policies
and procedures of Haywood Community College and the HCC Student Code of Conduct. All
documentation submitted by applicants must be accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Inaccurate and/or misleading information may be grounds for denial of admission/
enrollment or dismissal.
Admission to the College does not guarantee immediate acceptance to the curriculum
program desired by the applicant. Admission to certain programs may have additional
specific entrance requirements. Students may have to complete Basic Skills or
developmental level courses before being accepted into their desired academic curriculum
program.
The Director of Enrollment Management administers all admissions requirements, and
enforces all college admission policies, and procedures.
Enrollment Procedure for Continuing Education (Non-credit) Programs
• Complete a Continuing Education Enrollment Form available in Student Development
Services in the Student Center.
• Submit the form to Enrollment Management staff to complete the registration process.
• Pay tuition, institutional fees, and purchase books in the Student Center.
Enrollment Procedure for Curriculum Credit Programs
Diploma and Associate Degree Programs (Degree-seeking Curriculum Students)
• Submit a completed application for enrollment form, written or on-line to the
Enrollment Management Office. The on-line application for enrollment is available at
www.haywood.edu.
• Send an official high school transcript or official GED scores from a regionally
accredited institution to the Enrollment Management Office (by mail or electronic
transfer for current NC high school students). These transcripts must include the date
the diploma was awarded, the type of diploma, and have the official seal of the school.
It must be mailed or electronically transferred from the issuing school or agency.
Current applicants who are high school seniors should submit a transcript showing
work through the end of the first semester of the senior year. A final official transcript
must then be submitted upon high school graduation and before enrollment to be fully
accepted.
• Complete the Haywood Community College placement test (Accuplacer) to determine
if developmental courses are required before enrollment into college level math or
English. The Accuplacer Test is administered by the College and is a Computerized
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Placement Test (CPT). (See Testing section for more details). If you place into
developmental English or math, these courses should be completed during the first
two semesters of enrollment if at all possible. If a student places below the “cut score”
on a placement test in reading and/or sentence skills, he/she must complete training
in the College’s Basic Skills Program before entering a diploma or an associate degree
program.
OR Placement testing requirements may be waived in ONE of the following ways:
• Test scores may be transferred from other accredited colleges: Accuplacer, Compass
and Asset (See Testing section for more details),
• Reflect scores of 500 or higher on each section (Reading and Math) of the SAT,
• Reflect a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT,
• Submit official transcripts reflecting successful completion of college-level English or
mathematics/algebra credits with a grade of “C” or better on each.
Additional Enrollment Requirements:
• A pre-requisite placement test is required before enrollment in BIO 163, BIO 168,
and CHM 151.
• A departmental interview is required for the following programs: Cosmetology,
and Professional Crafts-Clay, Fiber, Jewelry, and Wood.
• Additional admission requirements for Nursing applicants are listed in the
Academic Program of Study.
Transfer Credit : Students seeking transfer credit must complete Haywood Community
College’s general admissions requirements, and submit official transcripts to the Enrollment
Management Office. Post-secondary institutions must be regionally accredited and
transcript(s) must bear the official seal of the institution. Academic department chairs
must approve all courses transferred and send approval to the Director of Enrollment
Management prior to the end of the first semester of enrollment.
Change of Major (Program of Study) : Currently enrolled students desiring to change their
major should first contact their faculty advisor. Formal change must be cleared through the
Director of Enrollment Management by completing a Change of Curriculum Application. In
addition, veterans must also be approved for change through the Veteran’s Office in Student
Development Services and/or the Veteran’s Administration. A new academic advisor will be
assigned for the new major.
Enrollment Procedure for Certificate Programs : Submit a completed Application for
Enrollment form, written or on-line to the Enrollment Management Office. The on-line
application for enrollment is available at www.haywood.edu.
Students who change from certificate programs to diploma or associate degree
programs must complete the additional requirements for admission to those programs
(listed under admission requirements for diploma and associate degree programs).
Enrollment as a Non-Degree Seeking Curriculum Student
• Submit a completed Application for Enrollment form, written or on-line to the
Enrollment Management Office. The on-line application for enrollment is available at
www.haywood.edu.
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• Placement testing or a waiver is required before enrolling in English or math courses.
• Prerequisites must be met before enrolling in those courses requiring pre-requisites.
• If transfer credits or placement scores will be used to waive the HCC placement
test or a pre-requisite, official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
must be received before registering for the course (our operating system will block
registration).
Non-degree seeking students are those students who enroll in one or more courses but
do not desire to graduate from one of the established curricula. The student may register
for any course which is open to all students and does not require a prerequisite. However,
if you plan to register for a course that requires a prerequisite course, you must submit
an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution showing completion of this
requirement with a grade of “C” or better prior to registering. An applicant who plans to
enroll in mathematics and/or English courses must satisfactorily complete the College
placement test requirement as for degree or diploma programs. Please check our current
catalog to review the prerequisite(s). Students may not register for courses in a program
that has a waiting list or restricted admission (such as nursing).
Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid or veterans benefits nor are
they permitted to earn any degree, diploma, or certificate awarded by the college. Students
seeking to change to a degree-seeking status must complete a Change of Curriculum form
for enrollment and follow the admission procedure for the diploma, associate degree, or
certificate.
Enrollment of High School Students (non-degree seeking)
The College provides opportunities for high school students to get a head start with their
college education by enrolling in courses through the following programs: Haywood Early
College, Intellectually Gifted and Mature Program, or the Advanced College Track Programs
(Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, and Tech Prep). Enrollment in identified courses
are available to students enrolled in public and private schools (including home schools)
through articulation agreements between the school system and HCC, and approved by
the North Carolina Community College System Office. Students may secure additional
information about enrolling in these programs at the College web-site: www.haywood.edu.
Students must submit a completed Application for Enrollment form, hardcopy or on-line, to
the Enrollment Management Office. The on-line application for enrollment is available at
www.haywood.edu.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program (Huskin’s Bill Courses): Haywood Community
College offers high school students college enrollment opportunities under the concurrent
enrollment program (legislated by the Huskin’s Bill and stated in NC Community College
System (NCCCS) Administrative Code 23 NCAC 2C.0305). High school students attending
public or non-public high schools may enroll in approved courses through articulation
agreements between the school systems and HCC and approved by the North Carolina
Community College System. HCC offers college level courses at the high schools in
Haywood County and on-campus courses through the Concurrent Enrollment Program.
These courses are open only to high school students, unless the course is on campus and
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is identified as “open” to all students. Those students who make a grade of “D” or higher
on these courses will receive college credit at HCC. Students must make a grade of “C” or
higher to transfer the course to another higher education institution.
• Students must complete an HCC admissions/registration combined form.
• Students are eligible to enroll as early as the ninth grade.
• Selection of students is made by the Haywood County Public Schools or other
secondary education institution.
• Students may take college level academic courses (courses numbered 100 or higher)
or advanced technical and vocational courses not available in the LEA.
• Students may not enroll in developmental courses (course numbered below 100,
indicating pre-college level).
• Students must obtain a student ID in the bookstore if taking courses on the HCC
campus.
The cost for tuition and fees is waived for students concurrently enrolled per the NC
General Statutes and NCCCS Administrative Code. Textbooks are furnished by the
secondary school system.
• Dual Enrollment Program : High school students are permitted to enroll in college level
courses for enrichment and college credit through the dual enrollment program at HCC as
legislated by the NC General Assembly and as stated in the NCCCS Administrative Code 23
NCAC 2C.0305. To be enrolled as a dual enrollment student, the following provisions must
be met:
• Submit an HCC application for enrollment, with the parent or legal guardian’s
signature if the student is under the age of 18 years old.
• The student must complete a dual enrollment form that must be signed by the high
school principal and the college’s designee. The dual enrollment form is available in
the Enrollment Management Office or on-line at www.haywood.edu.
• In order to ensure that information can flow as needed between the student’s high
school, parents or legal guardians, and the appropriate College personnel, it is
necessary for the student to obtain the signatures required on the dual enrollment
form.
• The student must be at least 16 years of age before classes begin, enrolled at least
one-half time (three high school courses or the equivalent) at his or her high school,
and be making appropriate progress toward high school graduation as determined by
his or her high school principal.
• Before enrolling in a college level math or English course, a student must meet ONE of
the following requirements:
• Take the appropriate portion of the placement test (Accuplacer) with acceptable
scores or
• Provide official SAT scores of 500 or higher on the appropriate section-reading
and/or mathematics or
• Provide official ACT composite score of 21 or higher.
• Students must successfully complete any prerequisite requirements for course(s) as
required before enrolling in courses.
• Students may not enroll in developmental courses (course numbered below 100,
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indicating pre-college level).
• Tuition is waived for dual enrollment students; however, students must purchase their
own textbooks and supplies.
• Students must obtain a student ID in the bookstore.
• Haywood Early College High School : Haywood Early College High School is an
autonomous public high school located on the campus of HCC. Haywood Early College High
School enrolls students in grades 9 through 13 as non-degree seeking students according
to GS 115C-238.50 (e): Cooperative innovative high school programs may include the
creation of a school within a school, a technical high school, or a high school or technical
center located on the campus of a college or university; and NCCCS Administrative Code
for enrolling students through cooperative high school programs (Huskin’s Bill and Dual
Enrollment as stated previously). Ninth and tenth grade students take college courses in
a similar format as concurrent enrollment (Huskin’s Bill courses) and eleventh, twelfth,
thirteenth grade students take courses through a similar format as dual enrollment.
Haywood Early College High School students are eligible to take additional courses through
waivers/exemptions approved by HCC, HCC Board of Trustees, Haywood County Schools,
Haywood County Board of Education, the NC State Board of Education and the North
Carolina Community College System Office.
• Applications are available through Haywood County Schools Central Office and
Haywood Early College High School Principal/Dean’s Office.
• Selection of students is made by the Haywood County Public Schools according to the
guidelines and criteria of the Early College High School Grant and the Governor’s Learn
and Earn Program/New Schools Project.
• Home Schooled Students : Home-schooled students are considered for enrollment on
the same basis as North Carolina public school students. Documentation must also be
provided to show that the home school is registered with the appropriate state agency. An
official transcript from the home school must include the following criteria:
• Name of the home school and address
• Name of the principal
• Name of the student
• Student’s social security number (optional) and birth date
• Curriculum and courses taken each year with grades and a grade point average
• Cumulative grade point average for total progress
• Diploma awarded with graduation date
• Notarized seal and official signature
• Intellectually Gifted and Mature Program : Intellectually gifted and mature students
may enroll at HCC, according to NC General Statute 115D-1.1 adopted during the 2001
session of the North Carolina General Assembly and re-instated in the 2005 session. GS
115D-1.1 states:
(a) Notwithstanding, a student under the age of 16 may enroll in a community college
if the following conditions are met
(1) The president of the community college or the president’s designee finds,
based on criteria established by the State Board of Community Colleges,
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that the student is intellectually gifted and that the student has the maturity
to justify admission to the community college, and
(2) One of the following persons approves the student’s enrolled in a
community college:
a. The local board of education, or the board’s designee, for the local school
administrative unit in which the student is domiciled or is enrolled.
b. The administrator, or the administrator’s designee, of the nonpublic
school in which the student is enrolled.
c. The person who provides the academic instruction in the home school in
which the student is enrolled.
d. The designee of the board of directors of the charter school in which the
student is enrolled.
e. The administrator of the college or university where the student is
enrolled.
(b) The State Board of Community Colleges, in consultation with the Department of
Public Instruction, shall adopt rules to implement this section.
Please see the Enrollment Management Office for a list of approved tests and
documentation requirements.
• Tech Prep High School Transfer Credit : The College Tech Prep Program is a high
school course of study that is designed to provide students, ninth grade through twelfth
grade, with a more technically oriented educational background leading from high school
graduation to a certificate, diploma, associate degree at a technical or community college.
Haywood Community College has agreed to award course credit to state-wide high
school graduates for successful completion of designated and approved courses at the high
schools through formal articulation agreement with NC State Board of Education, and the
NC State Board of Community Colleges.
Students must score a designated minimum score (per the articulation agreement) on
the high school standardized VoCATS assessment and receive a grade of “B” or better
in the high school course. In order to receive articulated credit, students must enroll at
the community college within two years of their high school graduation date. To receive
credit for tech prep courses, students must submit a high school transcript or other official
documentation with the tech prep courses identified, the VoCATS score, and the grade for
the course.
Provisional Admission : An applicant may be provisionally accepted into the college and
permitted to register prior to completion of all admissions requirements. Students who are
admitted on a provisional basis must complete all admission requirements within the first
semester of attendance. Students who receive provisional acceptance do not qualify for
veteran’s benefits or financial aid.
Re-enrollment of Curriculum Students
Returning students who are eligible for readmission and who have not been enrolled at HCC
within the last 12 months must submit a new Application for Enrollment form and update
residency classification if needed prior to registration. You may obtain the Application for
Enrollment form from Student Development Services in the Student Center or on-line at
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www.haywood.edu. The student is required to meet the curriculum requirements in effect at
the time of readmission.
Students who have been placed on academic or disciplinary suspension must fulfill the
terms of their suspension before being considered for readmission. Students on disciplinary
suspension must also submit a letter to the Vice President of Student Development Services
requesting readmission.
The College reserves the right to deny readmission to a former student, including a
student who has unsettled financial obligations at the college or who has not complied with
previous disciplinary requirements. All of the student’s debts to the College must be paid in
full before registering for courses.
Residency: Enrollment of Out-of-State Students
Residency status of all applicants must be determined for the purpose of tuition
assessment. Out-of-state students are admitted under the same admissions requirements
as residents of North Carolina, but are required to pay out-of-state tuition except for courses
classified as self-supporting curriculum courses (offered in the summer) or continuing
education courses. Under North Carolina law, a person may qualify as a resident for tuition
purposes in North Carolina; thereby being eligible for in-state tuition. Copies of this law
are available for review in the Enrollment Management Office and may be examined upon
request.
When a North Carolina employer (other than armed services) pays tuition for an
employee to attend a community college and when the employee works at a North Carolina
business location, the employer shall be charged the in-state tuition rate. Applicants are
responsible for submission of necessary residence forms and supporting documentation
from employers as required by North Carolina General Statutes. Forms are available in the
Enrollment Management Office.
The NC General Statute 116-143.1 requires 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/her
classification as a resident.” NC General Statue 116-143.1 also sets forth statutory
definitions, rules, and special provisions for determining residency status for tuition
purposes.
To be eligible for classification as a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes, a person
must establish that his/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 for purposes of enrollment in an institution of
higher education.
Under NC General Statutes, an alien admitted to the United States for permanent
residence or possessing a permanent resident status is subject to the same consideration
as a citizen. A person holding a student visa cannot be classified as a resident for tuition
purposes.
Regulations concerning classification for tuition purposes are set forth in A Manual to
Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student
Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes. A copy of this manual is available for review
in the Enrollment Management Office.
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The Director of Enrollment Management will review the application, make a
determination as to the individual’s residency/non residency status, and then will advise the
individual in writing of the decision.
• Residency Ruling Appeal Procedure : In the event an individual disagrees with the
Enrollment Management’s ruling on residency status, the ruling may be appealed to the
College Residency Committee, which has been established by the college. The appeal must
be made in writing within ten days to the Vice President of Student Development Services.
• Enrollment of International Students : Currently, Haywood Community College does
not issue the I-20 necessary for international students with F-1 Visas. If demand increases,
approval for enrollment of international students with F-1 Visas could be re-instated. Other
visas for short term enrollment may be considered on an individual basis. Information and/
or questions should be directed to the Director of Enrollment Management.
• Enrollment of Undocumented Students : North Carolina Community Colleges do not
admit undocumented immigrants to curiculum programs. Undocumented immigrants may
take college level courses as pat of Huskins agreements as a qualifying high school student
or Adult Education programs such as Basic Skills, GED, or Adult High School. (Per CC08-
114 Numbered Memo from NC Community College System Office.)
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If transcripts cannot be obtained due to extenuating circumstances (loss by fire, school no
longer exists, etc.) then documentation of all efforts made by the student and a letter of
explanation regarding the circumstances must be submitted to the Director of Enrollment
Management. Faxed copies of transcripts are not considered to be the official transcripts.
Registration and Withdrawal
Registration : All students are required to officially register during the dates designated
as such by the Academic Calendar. All current students should set up an appointment with
their advisor to register during the mid-semester advisement/registration period.
No course credit may be granted or attendance to class permitted for any course in
which the student is not properly registered. Registration procedures are as follows:
Degree-seeking students (certificate, diploma, associate degree)
• Contact the Enrollment Management Office to complete admissions requirements.
• Meet with a faculty advisor to select courses.
• Submit schedule of classes for computer entry.
• Pay fees with the Business Office. (online payment option available)
• Purchase required books at the campus bookstore.
• Acquire a student ID and, if needed, a parking sticker at the campus bookstore.
• Online registration is available for continuing students following advisement session by
	 logging into Haywired.
Non-degree seeking students & Continuing Education students
• Go to the “One Stop Shop” in Student Development Services in the Student Center and
	 complete the procedure for enrollment.
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All students must be officially registered by the date stated in the Academic Calendar.
Exceptions to this policy will be considered only when the student provides documentation
of emergency circumstances (such as written doctor’s order, etc.) to the Vice President
of Academic Services. In all cases, the college reserves the right to refuse registration to
any student beyond the published registration dates. In addition, the college may withhold
the privilege of registering for the following reasons: unpaid fees, overdue loans, overdue
library books, or incomplete admissions records.
The most important day of the semester is the first day and the most important week is
the first week. Critical information is covered during this time and should not be missed.
Student Attendance is recorded from the first day of class. Late registration (occurring after
classes have already begun) does not excuse a student from attendance or work in their
course(s).
Students not attending class prior to the 10% point of the class will be reported as a “No
Show” therefore forfeiting their registration and tuition for the course. (No refund after the
10% point). Financial aid will be canceled.
Adding and Dropping Courses : Students may drop or add courses during published dates
set forth in the Academic Calendar as published in this catalog. Students must, however,
confer with their faculty advisor before making any changes. During the Drop/Add period,
previously registered students needing to change courses due to lack of prerequisite or
other advising issue will be excused from prior absence in the new course.
During the Drop/Add Period : Courses can be added only during the Drop/Add period
set forth in the Academic Calendar. Courses that are officially dropped through the refund
period will not be shown on the academic transcript. Students must go to the Enrollment
Management Office to complete the necessary forms.
After the Drop/Add Period : It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from
a course(s) if he/she cannot meet the requirements of the course. Students who stop
attending class without officially withdrawing risk receiving a punitive grade for the course
(“WF”).
Students who find it necessary to drop a course(s) after the drop/add period must go to
the Enrollment Management Office to obtain a Registration Change Notice. Students must
obtain the instructor’s signature and the last date of attendance in the course. If a course
is dropped on or before the “Last day to withdraw from a course without a grade penalty
if work is not of a passing grade” then a “W” is recorded (see Academic Calendar in this
catalog). If a course is dropped after that date then a “WF” is recorded. (see Attendance In
an On-Site Course, pg. 17)
Students who drop courses during the last 18 calendar days of the semester yet remain
in one or more courses during this time period will receive a grade of “WF” in the courses
dropped, (computed in GPA).
Students who completely withdraw from the college at any time during the semester
may be given a grade of “W” on all courses. Quality points will not be computed nor credit
given. If an emergency prevents a student from completing the withdrawal process before
leaving the campus, the student should call, write, or arrange for a friend or relative to
contact the Student Services Office.
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If students do not initiate the withdrawal process, the instructor is required to initiate
the administrative process and to record a grade of “WF” for the course. A student who
registers for a course as audit work, but withdraws, will be assigned a grade of “W” for the
course.
Students who stop attending courses may not be given a grade of “F.” They must be
given a grade of “WF.” Students are given an “F” if they attended the entire semester but
failed to complete academic work with a passing grade.
Withdrawal from the College : Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the
College (drop all courses) must do so in writing. Students should first consult with their
faculty advisor and/or a Student Development Services counselor before obtaining the
Registration Change Notice form. To complete the official withdrawal process, students
must obtain the required signatures and return the Registration Change Notice form to the
Enrollment Management Office.
General Registration Information
Auditing Courses : Students who seek to audit courses must have approval of the course
faculty member and his or her division chair. Audit students do not receive credit but
must adhere to attendance regulations. A course taken as audit cannot be changed to a
course taken for credit, nor can a course taken for credit be changed to audit after the
drop/add period. Courses that are audited cannot be used toward certificate, diploma, or
degree requirements. Students enrolled for credit will have priority over audit students for
registration in a course. Students who register for a course as audit, but then withdraw, are
assigned a grade of “W” for the course. The tuition and fees for audit courses are the same
as those taken for credit. Note: Financial Aid/Veterans’ Educational Benefits do not pay for
audited courses.
Change of Major : Students desiring to change their major from one curriculum to
another should first contact their faculty advisor. Formal change will be made through the
Director of Enrollment Management by completing a Change of Curriculum Application. In
addition, veterans must also be approved for change through the Veteran’s Office in Student
Development Services and/or the VA. A new academic advisor will be assigned for the new
major.
Change of Name or Address : Students must complete a Data Change Form if there is
an address change or a name change while currently enrolled at the college. This form
can be obtained from the Enrollment Management Office or on-line (go to www.haywood.
edu, select “Prospective and Current Students,” and then select “Enrollment Management.”
Select “Change of Name/Address”). Completed forms must be submitted to the Enrollment
Management Office. Please note that a name change will require additional documentation
be supplied to the Enrollment Management Office.
Classification of Students : Students who have successfully completed less than 30
semester hours of work are considered freshmen and all others are considered sophomores
in classification.
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CLEP, Advanced Placement, and Armed Forces Training : The College will accept or
transfer appropriate credits earned through credit by examination, advanced placement,
CLEP, armed forces service schools, and college-level courses completed prior to
graduation from high school. The chairperson of the department in which the courses are
taught determines applicable credit.
The College gives credit for courses in which College Entrance Examination Board
Advanced Placement Examinations have been given and in which appropriate levels of
competence have been demonstrated. If a student has taken Advanced Placement courses
in high school and the respective examination and receives a grade of three (3) or higher
on the exam, he/she can receive college credit. The results of the Advanced Placement
Examination should be sent to the Enrollment Management Office by the Advanced
Placement Program. For example, a score of at least 3 on the biology AP exam would entitle
the student to receive 4 semester hours credit for BIO 111 (General Biology I).
Course Repetition : Students failing prerequisite courses must repeat and pass the
prerequisite prior to undertaking the next course in the sequence. Courses with earned
grades of “D” or “F” may be repeated. Courses with earned grades of “C” or higher may be
repeated for credit or audit with the written permission of the student’s advisor and/or the
consent of the department chairperson. Students may attempt to complete a course three
times. Permission from the VP of Academic & Workforce Development is required if the
student desires to register for the course again. Students must pass all required courses in
their curriculum prior to graduation.
When a course is repeated, the last grade is recorded as the final grade for the course,
and only the last hours attempted are counted in determining the student’s grade point
average; however, the previous grade is retained as part of the permanent record. Upon
completion of the repeated course, the student must notify the Director of Enrollment
Management.
Students receiving veteran educational benefits cannot repeat and be paid for classes
previously passed with an A, B, C, or D.
Credit by Examination : A student may petition the course instructor by written application
to their advisor for permission to seek course credit by examination. A maximum of 18
credit hours may be earned through proficiency examination. To obtain permission to take a
credit by examination test, students should follow these steps:
1. 	Register for the course and pay the appropriate tuition and fees.
2. Attend class regularly and participate fully throughout the drop/add period. This time
should be used by both the student and the instructor to assess the student’s chance of
success in challenging the course. The student should make the instructor aware on the
first day of class that he/she is contemplating taking the proficiency test.
3. Within one week following the drop/add period, the student must petition in writing to
his/her advisor the request to take the exam. Approval must be granted from the advisor,
course instructor and the department chairperson. During this time the student should
remain in class.
4. The department chairperson will arrange a time for the test to be given no later than two
weeks after receiving the student’s request.
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5. If the test is successfully challenged, a grade of “CE” is assigned and the student will no
longer be required to attend class. If the test is not successfully challenged, the student
must continue with the course for the entire semester.
Note: In the event that the student desires to challenge a course not being taught during
that particular semester, the student may petition in writing the department chairperson for
permission to take a proficiency examination.
Students receiving any type of financial aid should confer with the Financial Aid office
before attempting a credit by examination. Students receiving veteran’s educational
benefits are not eligible to use credit by examination as hours counted toward total credit
hours.
Incomplete Grades: At the discretion of the faculty member, a student may be given an
incomplete grade for work not completed if the incomplete work is unavoidable and not
caused by the student’s negligence. If a student receives an incomplete in a course, the
student should not register for the course again the following term in order to complete
the requirements. However, an incomplete that is not removed the following semester will
automatically be changed to an “F”. Extensions beyond one semester require the written
permission of the course faculty member, consent of the department chairperson, and
the approval of the Vice President of Academic and Workforce Development. This written
permission must be submitted to the Director of Enrollment Management before the end of
the semester following the receipt of the incomplete grade.
It is the responsibility of the student to contact the faculty member to make arrangements
for the removal