General catalog of Nash Community College

              A Unit Of The North Carolina Community College System
2011-2012
General Catalog
Volume XXI
522 North Old Carriage Road
Post Office Box 7488
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804-0488
Telephone: (252) 443-4011
Fax: (252) 451-8401
www.nashcc.edu
Contents
Calendar 10
Admission Requirements 13
Academic Regulations 45
Financial Aid 65
Student & Enrollment Services 79
Academic Enhancement 103
Curriculum Programs 109
Course Descriptions 237
Continuing Education 379
NCC Foundation Directors & Personnel 393
Index 413
Campus Map 419
Institutional Mission
Nash Community College’s mission is to provide an affordable educa-tional
environment which prepares students for college transfer and re-warding
careers. Through high quality instruction, technology, workforce
development, and community partnerships, Nash Community College
provides lifelong learning opportunities to individuals, communities, and
organizations.
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President’s Message
Welcome to Nash Community College. The information contained in these pages outlines
the essentials for enrollment and program exploration. All programs described here are
designed to position each graduate for workforce preparedness or successful transfer. Nash
Community College offers over 80 degree, diploma and certificate options, as well as a vari-ety
of targeted professional development and continuing education programs.
The College’s mission has always been focused on providing an affordable educational en-vironment
for students no matter the background or circumstance. Through high quality
instruction, technology, workforce development, and community partnerships, Nash Com-munity
College provides lifelong learning opportunities to individuals, communities, and
organizations.
Hopefully you have had a chance to visit our campus and see firsthand how Nash Commu-nity
College has positioned itself for the future. The College is also proud of its wide variety
of clubs and organizations that extend the student experience. For example, students in
the Media Club are training in the College’s radio station for careers in mass media.
We invite you to visit our website and see more of what Nash Community College has to of-fer.
Regardless of your educational ambitions, our faculty and staff look forward to helping
you make them a reality.
Sincerely,
William S. Carver, II, Ed.D.
President
President Carver meets with scholarship recipients at the annual Foundation Appreciation Reception.
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William M. Marshburn
Chair - Rocky Mount
Doris J. McBride
Vice Chair - Nashville
Edward D. Bissette
Spring Hope
Gerald P. Cox
Rocky Mount
Samuel Dickens, III
Rocky Mount
Katherine Wiggins Fisher
Rocky Mount
Paul S. Jaber
Rocky Mount
Jim K. Sabiston
Rocky Mount
Danny Tyson
Spring Hope
David M. Warren
Raleigh
Patricia B. Weeks
Spring Hope
Barden Winstead, Jr.
Rocky Mount
2011 Nash Community College Board of Trustees
Photo by Garry E. Hodges
The College
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The College
Significant Dates in the History of Nash Community College
1957 The Community College Act is passed by the North Carolina Legislature, provid-ing
an avenue for local governing bodies to establish an institution in their own
communities.
1967 The first Board of Trustees of the “Nash County Technical Institute Unit” is
appointed.
1967 Jack D. Ballard is hired as the first president of the institution.
1967 Nash Technical Institute is established on September 7, 1967.
1975 The new campus is formally dedicated.
1979 The college community is saddened by the untimely death of its first President, Jack
Ballard.
1980 The second president of Nash Technical Institute is selected, Dr. J. Reid Parrott, Jr.
1982 The name is changed from Nash Technical Institute to Nash Technical College.
1983 The Nash Technical College Foundation is incorporated.
1987 The General Assembly gives authority to Nash Technical College to convert to a
community college, enabling the college to offer the college transfer program and
to change the name to Nash Community College.
1997 Nash Community College participates in the statewide effort of reengineering all of
its curriculum programs.
1998 Nash Community College changes from a quarter system to a semester system. An
evaluation of all curriculum programs and services was conducted to meet work-force
training needs and to ease transfer of programs and courses within the com-munity
college system as well as to the four-year institutions.
1999 The Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center opens providing on-campus child-care
and a model instructional laboratory for students enrolled in the early child-hood
and teacher associate programs.
1999 The Business & Industry Center is completed that includes the Allen H. and Winnie
E. Brown Auditorium, the Continuing Education Department, bookstore, and ad-ministrative
offices.
1999 Dr. J. Reid Parrott, Jr. retires as President of Nash Community College and is granted
the title of President Emeritus.
2000 Dr. Katherine M. Johnson is selected as the third President of Nash Community
College.
2000 The Julian B. Fenner Memorial Clock is given to the College as the first historical
marker from Skipper Fenner Parker in memory of her late husband Julian Fenner,
who served as the first Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
2000 North Carolina voters approve a 3.1 billion dollar Higher Education Bond Referen-dum
providing funds for on-campus repairs, renovations and eventual construction
of a science and technology building.
2001 The College receives a grant from the DeLeon Carter Foundation to construct the
Myrtle Carter Henry Amphitheater.
2001 Nash Community College purchases 9.2 acres of land adjacent to the campus to be
used for the future site of the Science and Technology Center.
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2002 Reaffirmation of accreditation received by SACS.
2002 Nash Community College celebrates 35 years of service and success.
2003 The Myrtle Carter Henry Amphitheater is dedicated on June 3, 2003.
2004 Nash Community College receives one million dollar EDA grant.
2004 Groundbreaking ceremony for Science and Technology Center.
2005 Dr. Katherine M. Johnson resigns as third president of Nash Community College.
2005 William S. Carver, II is selected as the fourth President of Nash Community College.
2005 The Science and Technology Center is dedicated on October 26, 2005.
2007 Nash Community College celebrates 40th Anniversary
2007 Nash Community College’s Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center (CDC) re-ceived
accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Chil-dren
(NAEYC).
2008 Nash Community College Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary.
2009 Nash Community College Machining Department celebrates accreditation by
the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Public Safety Training Lab is
installed.
2010 Nash Community College Medical Assisting program celebrates accreditation by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon
the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Nash Community College
Nash Community College was founded in 1967 and is a public two-year post secondary
educational institution with an open door admissions policy. Its mission is to provide an
affordable educational environment which prepares students for college transfer and re-warding
careers. Approximately 12,000 citizens participated in programs at Nash Commu-nity
College during the 2008-2009 school year.
The College is located on 86 acres midway between Nashville and Rocky Mount, North
Carolina, less than a mile off U.S. Highway 64 Bypass and US Interstate 95. While the primary
service area is Nash County, the convenient location attracts students from the surround-ing
counties of Franklin, Wake, Wilson, and Halifax. Modern buildings including the Science
and Technology Center, the Business and Industry Center, and a four-star rated Child Devel-opment
Center comprise the campus physical plant.
As a comprehensive community college, eighty-six academic programs are offered, many
of which lead to a degree, diploma or certificate. Included are two-year technical and col-lege
transfer programs which give the students the knowledge and expertise required for
challenging careers or successful transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Vocational, occupational, business, and industry related programs are offered which pre-pare
students for jobs and provide a skilled workforce for the area. Additionally, the College
offers Adult Basic Education, GED, and adult high school to meet the diverse needs of the
citizenry in Nash County and surrounding area.
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The College employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff to provide ad-ministrative
and instructional services to students. The operating budget for 2009-2010
totaled approximately $24.6 million appropriated from county, state, federal, and institu-tional
sources.
The Catalog
Nash Community College publishes an annual catalog for the purpose of providing stu-dents
and other interested persons with information about the College and its programs.
The provisions of the catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between
students and Nash Community College. The College reserves the right to change any pro-visions,
requirements, or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or program
offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes might cre-ate
for students. The College further reserves the right to request a student to withdraw at
any time when it considers such action to be in the best interest of the College. This cata-log
is valid for four years from the date of enrollment at Nash Community College.
Americans with Disabilities
Nash Community College provides reasonable accommodations for the disabled as re-quired
by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Affirmative Action Statement
Nash Community College does not discriminate in the recruitment of students or employ-ees
based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. Recruitment efforts, both
student and employee, focus on attracting a diverse body of applicants that is reflective
of the College’s service area. The College seeks to comply with all federal, state and local
statutes, regulations and orders, including those that promote equal protection and equal
opportunity.
Conflicting Policies
All policies of the N.C. Community College System and all North Carolina State Laws, Stat-utes
or otherwise, shall take precedence over the procedures stated in this manual. All pro-cedures
or parts of existing procedures of Nash Community College in conflict with the
revised procedures as stated in this manual are hereby repealed.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Nash Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following have been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
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ADA Counselor 	 Director of Human Resources
522. N. Old Carriage Road 	 522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804 	 Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-451-8260 	 252-451-8258
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, see the list of Office of Civil Rights
enforcement offices at http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the ad-dress
and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-(800)-421-3481.
Visitors
Nash Community College prides itself on being an open door institution. The open door,
while important to the College Mission, applies to the admissions process. The College
does, however, welcome visitors and guests identified with a specific college function. For
reasons of safety and security, it is necessary that Nash Community College be aware of
every person on campus. Therefore, the College’s visitation procedures are intended to
protect the safety of students, faculty, staff, and other community constituents. All campus
visitors are directed to log in, or report the nature of their visit, to the College’s reception
area located in the Business and Industry Center at 522 North Old Carriage Road. Persons
who are not conducting business or purposely engaged in a sanctioned activity of Nash
Community College may be asked to leave the premises. Anyone on the campus observed
loitering will be asked for identification, and to register as a visitor, including the purpose
of the visit, or to leave the premises. In the event a person is asked to leave the campus, and
does not cooperate, he/she may be subject to the penalties associated with trespassing.
Visitors should also note that Nash Community College law enforcement are sworn Nash
County deputies, as such, they have the authority to question, detain, or arrest anyone
involved in illegal acts on campus. Offenses committed by Nash Community College stu-dents
may be referred to the appropriate Nash Community College administrator and dealt
with accordingly.
Community College Status
The NC General Assembly approved the College’s request for community college status
during the 1987 legislative session, and on July 1, 1987 the institution was named Nash Com-munity
College.
This designation permits the college to offer transfer degrees which are accepted by mem-ber
institutions of the University of North Carolina and other four-year universities and col-leges.
Academic coursework standards have been approved and accredited for the award-ing
of the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees, the Associate in General
Education, in addition to the Associate in Applied Science degree.
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Accreditation
Nash Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in
General Education, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Contact the Commission on
Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for ques-tions
about the accreditation of Nash Community College.
The College is also an institutional member of the American Association of Community
Colleges.
Nash Community College operates under the authority granted by the North Carolina State
Board of Community Colleges.
Nash Community College is approved by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing to offer
the Associate Degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing, a diploma program. (P.O. Box 2129,
Raleigh, NC 27602, 919-782-3211).
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association. (Dept.
of Accreditation, 1111 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. 703-706-3245).
The Cosmetology Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts.
The Computer-Integrated Machining Technology program is accredited by The National In-stitute
for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), 10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030,
703-352-4971, www.nims-skills.org.
The Medical Assisting diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical
Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350,
www.caahep.org.
The Phlebotomy program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Rd. Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119, 773-
714-8880.
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is approved by The North Carolina
Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission; and The North Carolina
Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
The institution offers various courses which are approved for veterans’ educational
benefits.
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Continuing Education
The College’s Continuing Education Division has met the agency requirements to offer the
following courses or programs:
Detention O • fficer Certification Course - The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and
Training Standards Commission
• Emergency Medical Training - (EMTD, EMTI, EMTP) North Carolina Office of Emergency
Medical Services
• Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) - North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical
Services; and certified by Priority Dispatch, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Fire Fighter I & II - North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of the State Fire
Marshal
• Insurance Pre-licensing - North Carolina Department of Insurance
• Notary Public - North Carolina Secretary of State
• Nurse Aide I & II - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division
of Facility Services
• Real Estate Sales Licensing - North Carolina Real Estate Commission
• Vehicle Safety Inspection - The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
• Continuing Education License Renewal Classes - State Board of Examiners of Plumbing,
Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Nash Community College Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2011
August 9-12 Extended Registration for Fall Semester – Curriculum
August 15 First day of Fall Semester classes – Curriculum
September 5 Labor Day observed
September 15 Faculty/Staff Meeting
September 19 End of Summer Quarter – Continuing Education
September 26 Beginning of Fall Quarter – Continuing Education
September 28 Last day to change from credit to audit - Curriculum
October 10-11 Fall Break – No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays
	 (Inclement weather make-up if necessary)
	
November 11 Veterans’ Day observed
November 15 Registration workday for Spring Semester – No Curriculum classes –
Faculty/Staff workday
November 15-18 Registration for Spring Semester – Curriculum
November 23 No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workday
November 24-25 Thanksgiving Holidays
November 29 Last day to withdraw from classes – Curriculum
December 14 Last day of classes/exams – Curriculum – (Wednesday, Dec. 14, Friday
Schedule)
December 15-16 Faculty/Staff workdays
December 16 End of Fall Quarter – Continuing Education
December 19-22 Faculty/Staff Conservation Days
December 23 Christmas Holiday
December 26-29 Christmas Holidays
December 30 New Year’s Day observed
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
January 2 Faculty/Staff workday
January 3-6 Extended Registration for Spring Semester – Curriculum
January 9 First day of Spring Semester classes - Curriculum
January 9 Beginning of Winter Quarter – Continuing Education
January 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
February 2 Faculty/Staff Meeting
February 22 Last day to change from credit to audit – Curriculum
February 27-28 Spring Break – No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays (inclement
weather make-up if necessary)
March 26 End of Winter Quarter – Continuing Education
April 2 Beginning of Spring Quarter – Continuing Education
April 3-5 Easter Break – No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays (Inclement
weather make-up if necessary)
April 6 Good Friday observed
April 17 Registration Workday for Summer and Fall Semesters – No Curriculum
Classes
April 17-20 Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters - Curriculum
April 24 Last day to withdraw from classes - Curriculum
May 9 Last day of classes/exams – Curriculum – Tuesday schedule
May 10-11 Faculty/Staff Workdays
May 10 Graduation (GED/Adult High School)
May 11 Graduation (Curriculum Commencement/Nurses’ Pinning)
May 14-18 Faculty/Staff workdays
SUMMER SESSION 2012 (8 WEEKS)
May 21 Extended Registration for Summer Semester – Curriculum
May 22 First day of Summer Semester classes – Curriculum
May 28 Memorial Day observed
June 13 Last day to change from credit to audit – Curriculum
June 22 End of Spring Quarter – Continuing Education
June 25 Beginning of Summer Quarter – Continuing Education (9 Weeks)
July 2-3 No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff Conservation Days
July 4 Independence Day Holiday
July 5-6 No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff Conservation Days
July 10 Registration workday for Fall Semester – No Curriculum Classes – Faculty/
Staff workday
July 10-12 Registration for Fall Semester – Curriculum
July 17 Last day to withdraw from class – Curriculum
July 25 Last day of classes/exams – Curriculum – (Wednesday, July 25, Monday
Schedule)
July 26-27 Faculty/Staff workdays
July 30-31 Faculty/Staff workdays
August 1-3 Faculty/Staff workdays
August 6 Faculty/Staff workday
Admission
Requirements
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Admission Requirements
Nash Community College adheres to the “Open Door” philosophy in regards to college ad-mission.
However, the College reserves the responsibility to conditionally assign students
in regards to program entry. Students must meet all curriculum program standards for full
acceptance and subsequent degree requirements.
Prospective students must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent, as pre-scribed
by the State of North Carolina and must be at least 18 years old or meet special
eligibility requirements.
Curriculum Program Admission Procedures
The following required procedures must be completed prior to admittance into a curricu-lum
program of study:
1. Completion of a NCC application. Applicants may apply online at www.nashcc.edu or
pick up an application in Student and Enrollment Services.
2. Submission of an official final high school transcript documenting graduation from
high school or an official copy of GED (General Educational Development) or AHSD (Adult
High School Diploma) scores. To be considered official, transcripts must be unopened and
received directly from the institution attended. All transcripts become the property of
Nash Community College and cannot be reproduced or returned to the student. Faxed
copies are not considered official transcripts. The College will recognize high school diplo-mas
from regionally and nationally accredited schools or home schools registered with the
state.
Students with an A.A.S. degree or higher may submit a college transcript in place of a high
school transcript with the exception of applicants seeking Veteran’s (VA) benefits. Students
seeking VA benefits must submit a high school transcript and all college transcripts before
being eligible for certification.
3. Completion of ASSET or COMPASS institutional placement test. Students may submit
SAT or ACT scores in lieu of taking the placement test (5 years current from first date of
enrollment into Nash Community College). Students who have an A.A.S. degree or higher
are exempt from taking the placement test. College graduates not transferring math credit
must take the math placement test. Placement testing hours are posted on the College
web site at www.nashcc.edu. Established minimum scores required on the SAT and ACT
are described under “SAT and ACT Scores.”
4. A conference with a counselor for the purpose of reviewing test scores and selecting
educational goals.
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Readmission Procedures
Students who return after an absence of more than two years should complete a new ap-plication
for admission to update student information. Students returning to a curriculum
program must follow current program admission procedures and requirements.
Returning academically suspended students must confer with the curriculum program of
study department chair before re-entry.
Placement Test Procedures
All individuals applying to Nash Community College must take the placement test before
being admitted to any degree or diploma programs (See exceptions that follow regarding
SAT and ACT scores, degree holders, and transfer students). Test results, in conjunction with
the high school transcript, will be used to place students in the appropriate English, read-ing,
and mathematics courses. Effective February, 2011 all placement test scores taken five
years from date of course enrollment will be considered valid. Example: For Fall 2011 enroll-ment,
scores taken on or after August 15, 2006 will be valid.
For College placement purposes, students seeking admission may take the Assessing Stu-dents
Success In Entry and Transfer (ASSET) or the Computer Adaptive Placement, Assess-ment,
and Support System (COMPASS) test.
ASSET is a timed pencil and paper test while COMPASS is an un-timed computerized adap-tive
format. Most individuals will need to take all sections of the placement test which in-clude
writing, reading, numerical skills and algebra.
The placement test schedule and sample test questions are available on the NCC web page
(www.nashcc.edu/placementtesting). Currently there is no charge for Nash Community
College students, applicants, or Nash county residents to take a placement test. Students
enrolled at other community colleges should utilize the testing facilities at his or her col-lege.
Applicants may take the placement test a maximum of twice during a twelve month
period. (The original test and one retest.)
COMPASS testing is offered daily. If an individual feels they are unable to take the placement
test under standard procedures, a counselor must be notified in advance to determine al-ternate
accommodations. Prior to testing, individuals should complete an admissions ap-plication
and request a high school transcript to be forwarded to the College. Individuals
must bring their Social Security number and a picture ID to the testing session.
Retest
Students may take the placement test twice during a 12-month period. Prior to taking
the test for a second time, it is recommended that students study independently to up-grade
deficiencies. Diagnostic assessment of student deficiencies is provided by the NCC
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Learning Center. Students may request assessment and referral to academic tutors for ad-ditional
help. Students may review sample placement test questions on the NCC Web site
(www.nashcc.edu/placementtesting). Students must wait 12 months from the first test date
before taking the test a third time. Certain exceptions to this rule are given below under the
Writing, Mathematics, and Reading sections.
Writing
Students who place in ENG 080 or ENG 090 on the original test may retake the placement
test according to the procedures stated above to be reconsidered for placement in ENG 111.
Students enrolling in ENG 080 and/or ENG 090 must complete these courses with a C or
better to progress to the next level. To progress to ENG 111, students must place out of RED
090 on the test or complete RED 090 with a C or better.
Mathematics
Students not placing at their curriculum math entry level may retest according to the stated
RETEST PROCEDURE, or may progress through the needed sequence of zero-numbered
courses (MAT 050, MAT 060, MAT 070, MAT 080) as determined by the curriculum require-ments.
Mathematics scores are valid for one year prior to enrollment and two years if en-rolled
but not in a mathematics course.
Reading
All degree students taking the placement test must score at least a 41 on ASSET Reading
Skills or 81 on COMPASS Reading or take RED 090. Students completing RED 090 (and suc-cessfully
completing ENG 090) may enroll in ENG 111.
Diploma students taking the placement test must score at least a reading level of 32 on AS-SET,
or a 54 on COMPASS for entry into a diploma program. (Welding, Computer-Integrated
Machining, Electrical/Electronics, Accounting, Dental Assisting, Information Systems Tech-nology).
Practical Nursing applicants need at least a reading level of 41 on ASSET, 81 on
COMPASS, or successful completion of RED 090. Cosmetology applicants need at least a
reading level of 34 on ASSET or 63 on COMPASS.
SAT and ACT Scores
SAT or ACT scores may be used in place of the NCC Placement Test. Scores must be 5 years
current from first date of course enrollment. Required SAT or ACT scores for math, reading
and writing are described as follows:
Math: Students must have a minimum score of 500 on the math portion of the SAT or a
minimum of 21 on the math portion of the ACT. Students who do not achieve established
minimum math scores on the SAT or ACT are required to take the math portion of the NCC
placement test.
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Reading & Writing: Students must have a minimum score of 500 on the critical reading por-tion
of the SAT or a minimum score of 21 on the reading portion of the ACT. Students who
do not achieve established minimum reading scores on the SAT or ACT are required to take
the reading and writing portions of the NCC placement test.
Degree Holders
Students with a four-year degree from an accredited college or university are not required
to take the NCC Placement Test provided non-developmental corequisites and prerequi-sites
have been met and documented by an official transcript. Students with a four-year
degree not meeting the mathematics corequisite or prerequisite must take the math por-tion
of the placement test before enrolling in a math course or a course with a non-devel-opmental
math prerequisite.
Students who have an A.A.S. degree are not required to take the NCC Placement Test unless
they are seeking admission to College Transfer and have not met the program admission
requirements. However, non-developmental corequisites and prerequisites must be met
and must be documented by an official transcript from a regionally or nationally accredited
school.
Admission by Transfer
Nash Community College will accept transfer students from other regionally or nation-ally
accredited universities or colleges provided that such students complete the required
admission procedures and provide an official transcript from the institution(s) previously
attended. Transcripts must be evaluated by the College Registrar. Educational work com-pleted
from recognized and accredited post-secondary institutions may, where applicable,
be credited toward the requirements of a degree, diploma, or certificate program at Nash
Community College. Transfer credit is the sole responsibility of Nash Community College.
For additional information, see “Transfer of Credit Between Institutions” on page 56.
Admission of Veterans Administration (VA) Educational
Benefits Recipients
Those persons who are eligible to receive VA educational benefits are required by law to
furnish official written records of all prior education and training. Such records will be eval-uated,
and, credit may be granted toward graduation requirements. No person shall be
certified to the Veterans Administration for the purpose of receiving VA educational ben-efits
until such records are on file. Please contact veterans@nashcc.edu for questions or
additional information.
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Admission of General Students
A classification of General Student is designed for high school graduates or non-graduates
who are 18 years of age or older who want to enroll for courses without declaring a major
program of study. General students will be permitted to accumulate eighteen (18) credit
hours before completing program admission requirements. Upon completion of eighteen
(18) credit hours, general students must talk with a counselor prior to registration to declare
a program of study and complete registration in individual classes. When a general student
selects a program of study, appropriate credits earned as general student will be accepted
toward meeting the requirements for graduation. Once a program of study is declared,
students must register for the appropriate English and Math courses associated with the
declared program of study.
Provisional Admission Policy
Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Program (for students in high school)
High school students from public, private, and home-school high schools who are at least
16 years of age may enroll in certain college courses tuition free, or in certain courses for a
nominal fee, if official written permission is obtained from their school and the conditions
below are satisfied.
The State Board of Community College’s policy regarding dual enrollment, as cited in 23
NCAC 2C.0305, permits high school students to enroll in a community college course under
the following conditions:
• the student must be 16 years of age;
• the student must be recommended by the chief administrative officer of the high
school and approved by the president of the community college;
• the chief administrative officer of the high school must certify that the student is tak-ing
the equivalent of one-half of a full-time schedule and is making progress toward
graduation, or (in the case of courses offered in the summer) must certify that the
student took the equivalent of one-half of a full-time schedule during the preceding
year and is making progress toward graduation.
• the student must achieve required placement test scores and satisfy course prere-quisites.
A Nash Community College Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Application Form may be obtained
from the student’s high school guidance counselor or the NCC Admissions Office and, upon
completion, may be returned to the high school counselor who will forward the form to the
college. Check with high school counselors for the deadline date for submission.
For home-school students, in addition to the completed NCC Dual/Concurrent Enrollment
Application Form, completion of the following must be done prior to enrollment:
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• The home-school administrator must provide evidence that the home school is
abiding by laws regulating home schools in NC and is currently registered with the
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education. This means that the administrator
must have a school approval number, a charter for the school, or documentation that
denotes approval from the NC Division of Non – Public Education and provide copies
of this information with the application.
• The home-school administrator must submit an official transcript from the home
school. (Note that NCC does not accept transcripts from non-accredited correspon-dence
schools.) If the home school administrator does not have the proper certifica-tion,
the student cannot apply and register as a dual enrolled student at NCC.
Cooperative Agreement (Huskins) Program
The Cooperative Agreement (Huskins) program enables a student to earn college credits
while attending high school. To participate in these courses which are established specifi-cally
for high school students only, the student must meet the following requirements:
• Have approval of secondary school officers
• Must be in high school
• Complete Nash Community College Cooperative Agreement (Huskins) Application
• Meet all course prerequisites
• High school students should check with their high school guidance counselor for avail-ability
of courses.
Early College High School
Students admitted to the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Early College High School will
be admitted to the College. Pursuant to a state approved waiver, students under the age of
16 years are permitted to enroll. All students are required to take the College’s placement
tests and meet course prerequisites.
Learn and Earn Online
Qualified high school students can take a variety of online college-credit courses. Students
can earn high school and/or college credit for completed courses. Any qualified public,
charter, private, or home school student in grades 9-12 can enroll in North Carolina Commu-nity
College System (NCCCS) Learn & Earn Online Courses as long as they have met commu-nity
college requirements and required course prerequisites. Students should check with
their school guidance counselor or Learn and Earn facilitator for specific information about
participation requirements. A Nash Community College Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Ap-plication
Form must be completed and returned to Nash Community college in order to
register. The same conditions and rules apply for taking online as well as traditional (ie.,
face-to-face) classes.
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Admission of Undocumented Immigrants
In accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code (23 NCAC 02C .0301), the Col-lege
will adhere to the following policy with regards to admission of undocumented immi-grant
students. As defined by the code, an undocumented immigrant is an immigrant who
is not lawfully present in the United States. North Carolina Community Colleges shall admit
undocumented immigrants under the following conditions:
Community colleges 1. shall admit an undocumented immigrant only if he or she attended
and graduated from a United States public high school, private high school, or home
school that operates in compliance with State or local law;
2. When determining who is an undocumented immigrant, community colleges shall use
federal immigration classifications;
3. Undocumented immigrants admitted under Subparagraph (b)(1) of this Rule must com-ply
with all federal and state laws concerning financial aid;
4. An undocumented immigrant admitted under Subparagraph (b)(1) of this Rule shall not
be considered a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes. All undocumented immi-grants
admitted under Subparagraph (b)(1) of this Rule must be charged out of state
tuition whether or not they reside in North Carolina;
5. When considering whether to admit an undocumented immigrant into a specific pro-gram
of study, community colleges shall take into account that federal law prohibits
states from granting professional licenses to undocumented immigrants; and
6. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocumented
immigrant in any class or program of study when capacity limitations exist.
International Student Admission
Nash Community College welcomes students from all countries who are interested in pur-suing
a diploma or associate degree in many fields of study. Nash Community College has
been approved to issue US Department of Justice Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20AB)
forms for qualified international students seeking diplomas or associate degrees in M-1 or
F-1 status.
International students interested in attending Nash Community College may choose from
a wide selection of diploma and associate degree programs.
International students on M-1 or F-1 student visas must be enrolled full-time. Full-time en-rollment
is a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each for both the fall and spring semes-
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ters. Additional credit hours may be required in certain programs or if applicants place into
developmental courses in Math and English.
International students are usually accepted for the Fall term. The entire application
packet (Nash Community College application, the International Application Supplement,
Affidavit(s) of Support, official high school and college transcripts translated in English,
TOEFL scores, health insurance coverage by US insurance company, and additional place-ment
testing) should be received by the Admissions Office by March 1 for an August date of
entrance. The applicant may contact the Admissions Officer at admissions@nashcc.edu for
an international student admission packet.
International Student Admission Requirements:
Application for Admission: Complete all sections of the application. The application must
be submitted with all required documentation.
International 1. Application Supplement: Complete and return the Application Supple-ment.
This provides Nash Community College with vital information to complete the
application process.
2. Financial Support: Affidavit(s) of Support must be notarized and a notarized bank letter
and/or bank statement must be attached verifying that the applicant has $14,954 for the
first year or the equivalent for tuition, books, supplies and living expenses. The applicant
may submit multiple affidavits if more than one person or agency will be helping fund
higher education. Financial aid is not available and US federal regulations (3F.7.1) prohibit
international students from working during the first full year of study. Therefore, the ap-plicant
should not seek employment or apply for financial aid as a means of financing
their education while attending Nash Community College.
3. Responsibility Statement: Applicants must have a local sponsor who resides in this area
of North Carolina. The US citizen must provide a notarized affidavit that he/she will as-sume
all responsibility for sponsoring and assisting the applicant as may become nec-essary
for the applicant to pursue his/her educational objective at Nash Community
College.
4. High School and College Transcripts: An official high school transcript must be included
with the application. If the original transcript is not in English, an official translated copy
must be included. Nash Community College does not provide translation services for
transcripts. The transcript must indicate the courses completed, the highest level com-pleted,
and the date of completion. The applicant must be a high school graduate. Of-ficial
translated copies of college transcripts may be submitted for consideration for any
transfer credit.
5. TOEFL Requirements: Applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) and have the results sent to Nash Community College. Students must achieve a
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total score of at least 550 on the paper-based tests or 213 on the computer based tests.
Nash Community College does not offer special English as a Second Language (ESL)
classes. The TOEFL is not required of students if their native language is English.
Placement testing: Nash 6. Community College applicants are required to take the Col-lege
placement test (ASSET or COMPASS) or submit appropriate SAT or ACT scores. In-ternational
students will be required to take the placement test prior to registering for
classes. Applicants may access an ASSET and COMPASS study guide at www.nashcc.edu/
placementtesting.
7. Medical Record/Insurance: A completed statement of medical history with updated im-munization
history signed by a practicing physician is required. In addition, a student
needs to provide proof of full coverage health insurance by a United States insurance
company. Coverage is mandatory during the entire enrollment period.
Upon receipt of all the above items, the applicant’s file will be reviewed for the admission
decision. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a U.S. Department of Jus-tice
Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20AB) and a formal letter of acceptance.
Beginning September 1, 2004, I-20AB recipients are required to pay the SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System) I-901 Fee of $100 US dollars. For more information on
the I-901 fee, applicants may go to the SEVP web site (www.ice.gov/sevis) and review the
I-901 Frequently Asked Questions.
NOTE: No dormitories are available. Students must live with the sponsor or find suitable
housing. The only public transportation is bus service from the City of Rocky Mount or taxi-cab
service. There are no special advising and/or special services available to international
students.
Student Residence Classification Policy
To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained a domicile in North
Carolina for at least the twelve months immediately prior to classification as a resident for
tuition purposes. In order to be eligible for such classification, the individual must establish
and maintain a bona fide domicile rather than a mere temporary residence prior to enroll-ment
in an institution of higher education.
Regulations concerning the classification of students by residence for purposes of applica-tion
tuition differentials are set forth in detail in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Educa-tion
Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition
Purposes. Each enrolled student is responsible for knowing the contents of that manual,
which is the controlling administrative statement of policy on this subject. A copy of the
manual is available online at www.northcarolina.edu/legal/residence/committee/manual/
Residence_Manual_Aug_2010.pdf
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When a student classified as an out-of-state resident works at a North Carolina business lo-cation
and the employer is paying the tuition and fees for the student to attend the college,
the employer shall be charged the in-state tuition rate. If tuition is paid by an employer or
government agency, a signed letter of authorization must be submitted to the Admission
Office and the Business Office before the student registers.
Student Due Process Admission Procedure
Any person applying for admission or re-admission to Nash Community College who feels
that he/she has been aggrieved by an admission or residency decision of the College may
appeal such decision, within fifteen (15) working days of its mailing or other delivery to the
student, to the Associate Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services. Within five (5)
working days of receipt of the student’s appeal, the Associate Vice President will respond to
the student in writing. If the student is dissatisfied with the response given by the Associate
Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services, the student may appeal the Associate
Vice President’s decision within five (5) working days of the student’s receipt thereof to
the Vice President for Instruction. The Vice President shall respond in writing to the appeal
of student within seven (7) working days of receipt of the student’s appeal. Within five (5)
working days of receipt of the Vice President’s response, the student may appeal to the
President of Nash Community College or designee. Within ten (10) working days after the
appeal is received by the student, the President or his/her designee shall respond to the
student’s appeal in writing. If the student is not satisfied with the response of the President,
the student may make a final appeal to the Board of Trustees. The student shall notify the
President of his/her intent to appeal to the Board of Trustees within five (5) working days
of the date the written response of the President or designee is received by the student.
The President shall notify the student of a date, time, and place to meet with the Board of
Trustees, or a committee of not less than five members of the Board, to present his/her case.
A written response shall be forwarded to the student within fifteen (15) working days of the
date the matter is heard by the Board or its designated committee.
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Nash Community College receives financial support from local, state, and federal sources,
making it possible to offer students educational opportunities at minimal cost. The tuition
fee is set by the North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
The cost of textbooks, laboratory fees, supplies, and college activity fees vary by curriculum
and are an additional expense.
Payment of tuition and fees must be arranged at the time of registration. If tuition is not
cleared on the day of registration, the student will be dropped from all classes.
Students may be eligible to receive education tax credits that can offset some expenses.
There are two education credits available, the Hope Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.
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Students should refer to http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw52.html for answers to frequently
asked questions and to Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education for further information.
Deferred Tuition
Tuition and fee payment deferrals shall be available only during extended registration
(not registration), and then only after all other sources of financial assistance have been
exhausted. A student may defer the payment of required tuition and fees by meeting the
requirements for deferment as stated below:
Student must be 18 years or older in 1. order to sign a deferred tuition payment agree-ment.
2. Eligibility for deferred tuition payment agreement will be based on the EFC (Expected
Family Contribution) calculation used by the US Department of Education for Pell
Grants. The EFC must be between the Pell grant minimum and one and a half times the
minimum.
3. Tuition and fees must be greater than $200.
4. Tuition and fees greater than $200 and less than or equal $300: $150 due upon registra-tion,
balance due four (4) weeks after registration.
5. Tuition and fees greater than $300: $150 due at registration, 50% of balance due four (4)
weeks after registration, balance due eight (8) weeks after registration.
Defaults:
Students that default on their deferred payments will be subject to the following:
• The privilege of future deferments shall be forfeited.
• The students shall be restricted from registering until the debt is paid.
• Transcripts shall be withheld until the debt is paid.
• No student may graduate until all debts are paid.
• Deferments that are thirty (30) days in default will be handled in accordance with the
College’s debt collection procedure.
Tuition For Senior Citizens
Tuition shall be waived for up to six credit hours of credit instruction per academic semes-ter
for senior citizens age 65 or older who are qualified as legal residents of North Carolina.
If an eligible senior citizen enrolls in more than six hours, but less than 16 credit hours in a
given semester, he/she shall be charged the regular tuition rate for each credit hour above
six credit hours. If an eligible senior citizen enrolls in more than 16 credit hours in a given
semester, he/she shall be charged the regular tuition rate for a maximum of 10 credit hours.
An academic semester is defined consistent with the academic periods defined by 23 NCAC
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02D.0327(a)(1): Spring Period: January 1 - May 15; Summer Period: May 16-August 14; Fall
Period: August 15-December 31.
Student Activity Fee
The Board of Trustees of Nash Community College has approved a $2.00 per credit hour
($32.00 max) student activity fee. This fee entitles a student to participate in all Student
Government Association activities, and to have coverage under the College’s Student Ac-cident
Insurance Plan.
Student Technology Fee
The Board of Trustees of Nash Community College has approved a Student Technology Fee
of $2.00 per credit hour to a maximum of $16.00 per semester. This fee entitles a student
use of computers and other technology services.
Security/Parking Fee
The Board of Trustees of Nash Community College has approved a Security/Parking Fee
of $5.00 per semester. This fee is used to address security, safety, and parking needs on
campus.
Student Accident Insurance
All students who register for curriculum classes are insured for accidental injuries which
may occur while in class or on college property. This coverage does not apply to commut-ing
time between home and class.
Students in Continuing Education classes may acquire student accident insurance at a min-imum
cost per session. This charge may be required for some Continuing Education classes.
Information regarding detailed coverage of this policy may be obtained from the Student
and Enrollment Services Office.
Refund Policy – Curriculum Credit Courses
1. A refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances:
a. A 100 percent refund of tuition shall be made if the student officially withdraws
prior to the first day of class(es) of the academic semester as noted in the college
calendar. Also, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund of tuition and activity
fees if the class in which the student is officially registered fails to “make” due to
insufficient enrollment.
b. A 75 percent refund of tuition shall be made if the student officially withdraws from
the class(es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the semester.
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For classes c. beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the
semester, a 100 percent refund of tuition shall be made if the student officially with-draws
from the class prior to the first class meeting. A 75 percent refund of tuition
shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10
percent point of the class.
d. For contact hour classes, use 10 calendar days from the first day of the class(es) as
the determination date.
e. No refund will be made on such fees as student activity fee, diploma, or cap and
gown fee.
2. To comply with the applicable federal regulations regarding refunds, federal regulations
will supercede the state refund regulations stated in this rule.
3. The refund policy is set by the State Board of Community Colleges and is subject to
change without notice.
4. Where a student, having paid the required tuition for a semester, dies during that semes-ter
(prior to or on the last day of examinations of the college the student was attending),
all tuition and fees for that semester may be refunded to the estate of the deceased.
Textbooks, Supplies and Other Costs
The cost of textbooks and supplies will vary according to the curriculum. Textbooks and
supplies may be purchased at the college bookstore as well as the online bookstore. Text-book
and other information is available online at http://www.nashcc.edu/bookstore.
In addition to textbooks and supplies, nursing students can expect additional costs for
uniforms, malpractice insurance, assess tests, state licensing exams, criminal background
checks, and drug screens of approximately $800. Physical Therapist Assistant students can
expect additional costs for appropriate dress and footwear, clinical education travel and
accommodations, state licensing exams, criminal background checks, and drug screens of
approximately $1000. Medical Assisting students can expect additional costs for uniforms,
certification exams, clinical education travel, criminal background checks, and drug screen-ing
of approximately $400. Cosmetology students can expect additional costs for uniforms,
cosmetology kit, and licensing exam of approximately $600.
Students in the Electrical/Electronics Technology, CISCO Certificate, Machining, and Archi-tectural
Technology program are required to purchase basic tools. Tool costs are available
from the respective department.
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Intellectual Property Rights
In an educational and academic environment, the development of creative, original, and
scholarly works of various forms is encouraged and supported. A wide variety of legal pro-tections
governing copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets exist for the benefit
of the author and the supporter of such projects. The rights of faculty, staff, students, and
the College in the creation of intellectual property should be protected to the fullest extent
of the law. Negotiated agreements are encouraged whenever possible to protect the rights
of all parties involved in the creation of intellectual property, particularly when the poten-tial
exists for monetary gain. Intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, scientific
discoveries or inventions, computer software, scholarly publications, works of art, movies,
dramatic productions, etc.
The College has no intellectual property rights for works created by faculty, staff, or students
as the result of individual initiative outside of the scope of regular job duties or traditional
scholarly work created for academic purposes, as long as no more than incidental use of
College facilities is made. The author retains responsibilities for securing copyrights and/or
patents, and receives sole benefit and royalties from dissemination of the works. While the
author retains intellectual property rights of traditional scholarly work, the College retains
the right to unlimited, royalty-free use of works created for academic purposes using Col-lege
resources. To avoid a dispute or concern about the ownership of intellectual property,
the faculty, staff, or student should obtain clarification prior to creation. If significant use of
institutional resources is anticipated, the faculty, staff, or student and the College should
agree in writing before the project begins regarding use of facilities, rights to the work
product, sharing of benefits related to commercialization of the product, and rights and
ownership of the products of any such projects. Intellectual property right disputes involv-ing
students is addressed using the due process review by the Student Affairs Committee
and described in the Catalog in the Student and Public Grievance/Complaint Procedure.
Distance Education – Online Courses
The College provides courses online via the Internet and shall follow the requirements be-low
in the offering of these classes. It is assumed by the College that any student who en-rolls
in an online course is acquainted with the Internet, a word processing program, web
searches, the use of a web browser, and communicating via e-mail. The student will have a
CampusCruiser e-mail account provided by the College.
1. The three criteria for establishing an online course are listed below:
a. The course content is consistent with the mission/purpose of the College.
b. The need for the course to be taught in this manner is student-driven.
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The required development c. lead time and resources to offer the course are adequate
and available.
2. Students shall follow the general admission procedures of the College and shall register
for the course as the semester schedule indicates (note Curriculum Program Admission
Procedures in the College Catalog).
3. Online courses officially begin the first day of the semester. The introductory assignment,
or icebreaker assignment, must be completed during the first week and submitted to
the instructor by the 10% point (eighth day). The submission of this assignment indicates
that the student is in attendance. Instructors are responsible for attaching a print-out of
this assignment completion to the 10% report for that course. Students who do not sub-mit
the first assignment are considered no-shows. Late course entry is not permitted.
4. Online course requirements, prerequisites, grading and transfer credit shall be consis-tent
with the course, when taught in the traditional manner.
5. If a text is required for the online course, it shall be consistent with the course, when
taught in the traditional manner.
6. Satisfactory progress and required attendance will be monitored by assessing the com-pletion
of assignments by the due date as noted on the course outline.
7. Students will evaluate the course and the instructor in accordance with the established
evaluation procedure of the College by the thirteenth week of the semester.
8. Students taking online courses are subject to the Academic Progress Policy of the Col-lege,
as stated in the College Catalog.
Admission to Health Sciences Programs
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screens
Criminal background checks and drug screens are not required for admissions to the
Health Sciences programs. However, students can expect to submit to criminal background
checks (state and/or federal) and drug screens in order to meet regulatory criteria of facili-ties
participating in the clinical education component of the Health Sciences program once
admitted to the program. The Health Sciences faculty recognizes and is fully supportive of
clinical facilities mandating criminal background checks and/or drug screens on students
in the program.
If a clinical facility prohibits a Health Sciences student from participating at the facility
based on the results of the criminal background check and/or drug screen, the student will
be dismissed from the respective Health Sciences program. No alternative clinical experi-ence
will be arranged on behalf of the student, resulting in the inability of the student to
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meet the curriculum requirements of the program. Students are encouraged to follow due
process procedures described in respective Health Sciences program Student Handbooks
should they feel ineligibility was determined as a result of false or inaccurate information.
Students can expect to absorb all costs related to criminal background checks and/or drug
screens. Specific procedures will be provided to students in the Health Sciences program
upon acceptance and enrollment.
Students should also expect to submit to a criminal background check, at their own cost,
when seeking eligibility for state licensure or national certification.
Admissions to Associate Degree Nursing (Day Option)
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College before
beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts and all post-secondary transcripts
are also required for program admissions (See Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p.
14).
B. Associate Degree Nursing Program Application Process
Step I: Submit an Associate Degree Nursing program application to the Health Sciences
Admissions Coordinator by February 1st for consideration for admissions in the following
fall semester (August). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the
following criteria:
1. The student must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111 and MAT 140.
2. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
Note: Students must meet the prerequisite requirements for BIO 168 by fall semester of
desired program entry date. Additionally, the student must receive a grade of “C” or higher
in all curriculum courses for progression and to meet graduation requirements
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by March 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two
years. The higher score will count towards admission. Students will be required to pay $35
to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS.
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C. Determination of Admission Status
Step III: Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, applicants are
ranked and selected for admission based on the following criteria:
1. TEAS percentage score.
2. Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher by the pro-gram
application deadline of February 1:
• BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 2 Points
• BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 2 Points
• MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 2 Points
3. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
An earned certificate such as NA I, NA II, or other health certification will score 1 point in
the ranking of students. The student is responsible for providing documentation of this
information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator by the program application
deadline of February 1.
4. A letter of conditional admission will be sent to the student.
Step IV: Applicants will be notified of their admission status by mail utilizing the address
on file at the College. Applicants notified of conditional admission must complete the fol-lowing
steps by specified dates to be accepted into the ADN Program:
1. Submission of a completed physical examination form. The physical exam can be per-formed
within a time frame of 12 (twelve) months prior to enrollment for the fall semester.
2. Immunization requirements must be complete in accordance with North Carolina
Law as well as recommended immunizations for students working in the health care
environment.
3. Submission of evidence of current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Admissions to Associate Degree Nursing Program (Evening
Option)
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College before
beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts and all post-secondary transcripts
are also required for program admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p.
14).
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B. Associate Degree Nursing Program Evening Option
Application Process
Step I: Submit an Evening Option Associate Degree Nursing program application to the
Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator. Applications for the next cohort will be accepted
September 2011 - May 20, 2012 for consideration for admissions in the following fall semes-ter
(August 2012). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the fol-lowing
criteria:
1. Students must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111 and MAT 140
2. All non-NUR prefix curriculum coursework must be completed by the end of spring se-mester
2012 for consideration of acceptance into the evening option at Nash Community
College.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
Note: The student must receive a grade of “C” or higher in all curriculum courses for pro-gram
progression and to meet graduation requirements.
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by June 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two
years. The higher score will count towards admission. Students will be required to pay
$35.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS.
C. Determination of Admission Status
Step III: Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, the following
criteria will be used to determine those selected for admission:
1. TEAS percentage score.
2. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
An earned certificate such as NA I, NA II, or other health certification will score 1 point in
the ranking of students. The student is responsible for providing documentation of this
information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator by the program application
deadline of May 20.
3. A letter of conditional admission will be sent to the student.
Step IV: Applicants will be notified of their admission status by mail utilizing the address
on file at the college. Applicants notified of conditional admission must complete the fol-lowing
steps by specified dates to be accepted into the ADN Program evening option:
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Submission of completed physical 1. examination form. The physical exam can be per-formed
within a time frame of twelve (12) months prior to enrollment for the fall
semester.
2. Immunization requirements must be complete in accordance with North Carolina Law
as well as recommended immunizations for students in the health care environment.
3. Submission of evidence of current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Admissions to Advanced Placement for the Licensed Practical
Nurse (Transition Program)
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College before
beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts and all post-secondary transcripts
are also required for program admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p.
14).
B. LPN Nurse Transition Plan Program Application Process
Step I: Submit LPN Transition Plan program application to the Health Sciences Admissions
Coordinator by February 1st for consideration for admissions in the following fall semester
(August). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the following
criteria:
1. Students must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111.
2. Students must have taken or be currently enrolled in: ACA 115, BIO 168, MAT 140, PSY 150,
and BIO 169. If selected for program entry, students must complete CIS 110 before the fall
semester of program entry.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
4. Evidence of a current unencumbered LPN license.
Note: The student must achieve a “C” or higher on all curriculum courses for program pro-gression
and to meet graduation requirements.
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by March 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two
years. The higher score will count towards admission. Students will be required to pay
$35.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS.
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C. Determination of Admission Status
Step III: Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, the following
criteria will be used to determine those selected for admission:
1. TEAS percentage score.
2. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
An earned certificate such as NA I, NA II, or other health certification will score 1 point in
the ranking of students. The student is responsible for providing documentation of this
information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator by the program application
deadline of February 1.
3. A letter of conditional admission will be sent to the student.
Step IV: Applicants will be notified of their admission status by mail utilizing the address
on file at the College. Applicants notified of conditional admission must complete the
following steps by specified dates to be accepted into the LPN Transition Plan.
1. Submission of a completed physical examination form. The physical examination can
be performed within a time frame of twelve (12) months prior to enrollment for the fall
semester.
2. Immunization requirements must be complete in accordance with North Carolina
Law as well as recommended immunizations for students working in the health care
environment.
3. Submission of evidence of current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
4. Evidence of successful completion of ACA 115, BIO 168, MAT 140, BIO 169, PSY 150, and CIS
110 before the fall semester of program entry.
Admissions to Practical Nursing Education (LPN) Program
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College before
beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts and all post-secondary transcripts
are also required for program admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p.
14).
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B. Practical Nursing Program Application Process
Step I: Submit Practical Nursing program application to the Health Sciences Admissions
Coordinator by February 1st for consideration for admissions in the following fall semester
(August). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the following
criteria:
1. The student must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111 and MAT 080.
2. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
Note: The student must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all curriculum courses for pro-gram
progression and to meet graduation requirements.
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by March 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two
years. The higher score will count towards admission. Students will be required to pay
$35.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS .
C. Determination of Admission Status
Step III: Should there be more qualified applicants than space available the following cri-teria
will be used to determine those selected for admission:
1. TEAS percentage score
2. Successful completion of BIO 163 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of “C” or
higher by the program application deadline of February 1 will score 2 points in the rank-ing
of students.
3. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
An earned certificate such as NA I, NA II, or other health certification will score 1 point in
the ranking of students. The student is responsible for providing documentation of this
information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator by the program application
deadline of February 1.
4. A letter of conditional acceptance will be sent to the student.
Step IV: Applicants will be notified of their admission status by mail utilizing the address
on file at the College. Applicants notified of conditional admission must complete the fol-lowing
steps by specified dates to be accepted into the PN Program:
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Submission of a completed 1. physical examination form. The physical exam can be
performed within a time frame of twelve (12) months prior to enrollment for the fall
semester.
2. Immunization requirements must be complete in accordance with North Carolina
Law as well as recommended immunizations for students working in the health care
environment.
3. Submission of evidence of current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Readmissions and Transfer Policies for Nursing Programs
Readmission Policy
The following policy clarifies the conditions under which a student who exits the Program
without satisfying all of its requirements may return to the Program to resume progress
toward the Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing Education Diploma.
1. A student who fails to complete any of the Nursing programs as scheduled may reap-ply
to the program by meeting the admissions criteria that are in effect at the time of
reapplication.
2. A student who fails to complete the nursing programs as scheduled is eligible for two
(2) readmissions. This includes a total of three (3): one (1) application for initial admis-sion
to a nursing program; and, two (2) readmissions. The total of three (3) admissions
includes all tracks of the Nash Community College Nursing Programs. A student who ap-plies
for nursing program re-entry for the first semester of the curriculum sequence will
participate in the admission process as stated in the specific nursing program admission
procedures.
3. Re-entry into the programs is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case
basis considering the point of re-entry, the number of currently enrolled students at
the point of re-entry, and space availability for confirmed clinical education learning
experiences.
4. The student will be required to demonstrate retention of knowledge and skills in NUR
courses by successfully completing both a written proficiency examination and labo-ratory
competency examination for each prerequisite course to the point of re-entry,
regardless of an original passing grade for the course. A pharmacology calculation ex-amination
will also be required. The student must achieve a score of 90 or above on the
pharmacology calculation examination to be eligible for re-entry.
5. A student may be approved to audit a NUR course prior to the semester of desired re-entry.
The student is eligible to audit a NUR course if they have received a grade of “C”
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or higher for the NUR course from the previous academic year, or equivalent transfer
course work, and have successfully completed proficiency examinations and competen-cies
for the NUR course during the readmission process to the nursing program. The
student approved to audit a NUR course will not be admitted to the program or permit-ted
to participate in the clinical portion of the course. Approval to audit a NUR course is
considered on a case by case basis as with the applicant who is seeking readmissions.
A student dismissed from a nursing program 6. as a result of any of the following condi-tions
will not be considered for re-entry to the Nursing programs: inappropriate internet
use; misconduct or unprofessional behavior during on- and off-campus learning activi-ties;
non-adherence to laboratory safety and clinical education policies; or, significant
concerns in regard to clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards.
Transfer Policy
The following policy clarifies the conditions under which a student who wishes to transfer
from another nursing program may resume progress toward the Associate Degree Nursing
or Practical Nursing Education Diploma.
1. Completion of the admission requirements as stated in the Admission Policy.
2. Submission of transcript(s) from all other nursing program(s) and other post -secondary
work for which the student requests transfer credit.
3. The Registrar and the Director of Nursing Programs will evaluate the transcript and de-termine
course eligibility for transfer.
4. Transfer into programs is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case basis
considering the point of re-entry, the number of currently enrolled students at the point
of re-entry, and space availability for confirmed clinical education learning experiences.
5. The student will be required to demonstrate retention of knowledge and skills in NUR
courses by successfully completing both a written proficiency examination and labo-ratory
competency examination for each prerequisite course to the point of re-entry,
regardless of an original passing grade for the course. A pharmacology calculation ex-amination
will also be required of all transfer students.
Admission to Physical Therapist Assistant Program
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College before
beginning Step I. Submission of high school and all post-secondary transcripts is also re-quired
for program admission (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p. 14).
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B. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application Process
Step I: Submit a Physical Therapist Assistant program application to the Health Sciences
Admissions Coordinator by May 20 for consideration for admissions in the following fall
semester (August). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the
following criteria:
1. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
2. The student must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111 and MAT 140.
Note to students: Students must meet the prerequisite requirements for BIO 168 by fall
semester of program entry. Additionally, the student must receive a grade of “C” or higher
or “S” in all curriculum courses for progression and to meet graduation requirements.
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by June 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two years.
The higher score will count towards admission. Students will be required to pay $35.00 to
take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS.
C. Determination Of Admission Status
Step III: Applicants are ranked and selected for admission based upon the following:
1. TEAS percentage score.
2. Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better by the pro-gram
application deadline date of May 20:
• BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 	 2 points
• BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II 	 2 points
• MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 	 2 points
3. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
The student is responsible for providing documentation of this information to the Health
Sciences Admissions Coordinator by the program application deadline date of May 20.
4. Informed of conditional admission status.
Step IV: Applicants will be notified of their admission status prior to the registration period
for the fall semester. Applicants notified of conditional admission must complete the fol-lowing
steps by specified dates to be accepted into the PTA Program:
1. Applicants must submit evidence of a recent (within one year) physical examination, us-ing
a form provided by the College and available from the Health Sciences Admissions
Coordinator. The physical exam must be updated annually following enrollment into the
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PTA program. Immunization requirements must be complete in accordance with North
Carolina Law as well as recommended immunizations for students working in the health
care environment.
Applicants 2. must submit evidence of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
which includes infant, children, adults, and the choking maneuver, and Automated Ex-ternal
Defibrillator certification (AED).
3. Applicants must submit evidence of a minimum of forty hours of observational experi-ence
in a physical therapy setting under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
The requisite form is available from the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Readmission
The following policy clarifies the conditions under which a student who exits the Program
without satisfying all of its requirements may return to the Program to resume progress
toward the Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree.
1. A student who fails to complete the PTA program as scheduled may reapply to
the program by meeting the admissions criteria that are in effect at the time of
reapplication.
2. Re-entry into the program is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case
basis considering the point of re-entry, the number of currently enrolled students at
the point of re-entry, and space availability for confirmed clinical education learning
experiences.
3. The student will be required to demonstrate retention of knowledge and skills in PTA
technical courses by successfully completing both a written proficiency examination
and laboratory competency examination for each prerequisite course to the point of
re-entry, regardless of an original passing grade for the course.
4. A student dismissed from the program as a result of any of the following will not be
considered for re-entry to the PTA program: inappropriate internet use; misconduct or
unprofessional behavior during on- and off-campus learning activities; non-adherence
to laboratory safety and clinical education policies; or, significant concerns in regard to
clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards.
Admission to Medical Assisting Program
A. Nash Community College Application
Prospective students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community
College before beginning Step 1. Submission of high school and all post-secondary tran-
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scripts is required for program admission (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p.
14).
B. Medical Assisting Program Application Process
Step I: Submit a Medical Assisting program application to the Health Sciences Admis-sions
Coordinator by May 20 for consideration for admission in the following fall semester
(August). To be eligible for a program application, the applicant must meet the following
criteria:
1. The applicant’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000
2. The applicant must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111 and MAT 140
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by June 15. Testing will be allowed once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two years.
The higher score will count toward admission. Students will be required to pay $35.00 to
take the TEAS. Picture ID is required at the testing site to take the TEAS.
C. Determination of Admission Status
Step III: Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, the following cri-teria
will be used to determine those selected for admission:
1. TEAS percentage score
2. Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher by the pro-gram
application deadline date of May 20:
• BIO 161 Intro to Human Biology 	 2 points added to TEAS score
• MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 	 2 points added to TEAS score
3. An earned certificate, diploma, or degree in any Health Care discipline or degree (As-sociate,
Bachelor, etc) in any field will also earn 2 points added to the TEAS score The
student is responsible for providing documentation to the Health Sciences Admissions
Coordinator by the program application deadline date of May 20.
Step IV: Notification of Admission
Applicants will be notified of their admission status prior to the pre-registration period for
the fall semester.
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D. Additional Medical Assisting Program Requirements
Students accepted into 1. the Medical Assisting Program must submit evidence of a re-cent
physical examination, using a form provided by the College and available from the
Health Sciences Department Secretary. The physical exam must take place no earlier
than one year prior to the Clinical Practicum, which takes place during the third semes-ter
of the Program (June – July). Immunization requirements must be completed in ac-cordance
with North Carolina Law, as well as with recommended immunizations for stu-dents
working in the health care environment.
2. Students must submit evidence of current (at the time of the Clinical Practicum) Cardio-pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR), which includes infant, children, adults, and the choking
maneuver, and Automated External Defibrillator certification (AED).
Medical Assisting Readmission (Degree and Diploma)
The following policy describes the conditions under which a student who exits the
Program without satisfying all of its requirements may return to the Program to resume
progress toward the Diploma in Medical Assisting or the Associate in Applied Science in
Medical Assisting degree.
1. A student who fails to complete the MED program as scheduled may reapply to
the program by meeting the admissions criteria that are in effect at the time of
reapplication.
2. Re-entry into the program is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case
basis considering the point of re-entry, the number of currently enrolled students at
the point of re-entry, and space availability for confirmed clinical education learning
experiences.
3. The student will be required to demonstrate retention of knowledge and skills in MED
technical courses by successfully completing a written proficiency examination and
laboratory competency examination for each prerequisite course to the point of re-entry,
regardless of an original passing grade for the course.
4. A student dismissed from the program as a result of any of the following will not be
considered for re-entry to the MED program: inappropriate internet use; misconduct or
unprofessional behavior during on- and off-campus learning activities; non-adherence
to laboratory safety and clinical education policies; or, significant concerns in regard to
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clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards will not be considered for
re-entry to the MED program.
Admission to College Transfer Program
In addition to completing the general admission procedure, applicants to the College
Transfer program must meet one of the following requirements:
ENG 111 level 1. and MAT 161/171 level as evidenced by institutional placement tests or
equivalent transfer credits from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum score on the SAT as follows: Math 500 and Critical Reading 500; or, a minimum
of 21 on the math portion and 21 on the reading portion of the ACT.
Admission to Criminal Justice/ Latent Evidence Technology/
BLET Programs
All prospective students are advised that the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and
Training Standards Commission sets minimum standards for employment for law enforce-ment
officers, correctional officers, state youth services officers, probation and parole of-ficers,
surveillance officers, and intake officers. Some of the minimum standards currently
used by criminal justice agencies are age, citizenship, health and physical fitness, educa-tion,
drug testing, psychological screening, background screening, and freedom from
felony and/or serious misdemeanor convictions. Applicants with a felony conviction are
not eligible for employment with a criminal justice agency. Applicants with a class “B” mis-demeanor
conviction within the last five years will not be eligible for employment with a
criminal justice agency. (Ref: North Carolina Administrative Code Title 12:09A. 0204 (3) (A)
G.S. 176-6 and 17-10).
Students who have concerns or questions in regard to eligibility are encouraged to contact
the Criminal Justice Department or the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program
Director.
Admission to Phlebotomy Program
Admission to the Phlebotomy program is limited to the first twelve (12) applicants to com-plete
all the admissions steps each semester the program is offered (fall and spring). The
steps include:
1. A completed Nash Community College application submitted to the Admissions Office.
2. An official high school transcript or copy of GED scores submitted to the Admissions Of-fice
(see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p. 14).
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Reading placement test score 3. of 32 on the ASSET or 54 on the COMPASS. Successful com-pletion
of appropriate developmental course(s) or the College’s established minimum
SAT or ACT scores or documentation of at least 40 hours directed reading study in the
Learning Center will also satisfy this requirement.
4. A completed Phlebotomy program application submitted to the Health Sciences Admis-sions
Coordinator.
5. Evidence of current Tetanus immunization (within 10 years).
6. Evidence of two MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunizations.
7. Evidence of current Tuberculin (TB) skin test (within one year).
8. Evidence of Hepatitis B immunization (at least started) or a signed declination form.
9. Varicella (chicken pox) series of two doses or immunity by positive blood titer.
10. Evidence of current CPR certification of infants, children, and adults.
Phlebotomy Technology Program Readmission
The following policy describes the conditions under which a student who exits the
Program without satisfying all of its requirements may return to the Program to resume
progress toward the Certificate in Phlebotomy.
1. A student who fails to complete the PBT program as scheduled may reapply to
the program by meeting the admissions criteria that are in effect at the time of
reapplication.
2. Re-entry into the program is not guaranteed and will be considered on a case by case
basis considering the point of re-entry, the number of currently enrolled students at
the point of re-entry, and space availability for confirmed clinical education learning
experiences.
3. The student will be required to demonstrate retention of knowledge and skills in
the PBT 100 technical course by successfully completing both a written proficiency
examination and laboratory competency examination, regardless of an original passing
grade for the course.
4. A student dismissed from the program as a result of any of the following will not be
considered for re-entry to the PBT program: inappropriate internet use; misconduct or
unprofessional behavior during on- and off-campus learning activities; non-adherence
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to laboratory safety and clinical education policies; or, significant concerns in regard to
clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards.
Admission to Cosmetology Program
In addition to completing the general admission procedure, applicants to the Cosmetology
Program must meet the following requirements:
Achievement of a minimum raw 1. score of 34 on the ASSET or 63 on the COMPASS read-ing
test or documentation of at least 40 hours in directed reading study in the Learning
Center. The College’s entry level scores on the SAT or ACT may be used to satisfy this
requirement.
2. Submission of a current (within 12 months) and satisfactory tuberculosis skin test report.
This report must remain current while in the program.
3. Cosmetology Program applicants should be aware that the North Carolina State Board
of Cosmetic Art reserves the right to deny licensure to anyone convicted of a felony, even
after successfully passing the state examination.
Admission to Early Childhood Education Program
Students entering the Early Childhood Education Program should be cautioned that ac-cording
to the provisions of North Carolina General Statue 110-91(8) persons with certain
criminal records or personal habits or behavior which may be harmful to children are ex-cluded
from operating or being employed in a child care setting regulated by the NC Divi-sion
of Child Development. Should a student seek employment in a regulated center a
criminal background check will be performed as required by NC General Statue.
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Academic
Regulations
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Academic Regulations
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Each student is guaranteed the privilege of exercising his or her rights of citizenship under
the constitution of the United States without fear or prejudice. In addition to constitutional
rights as a citizen, each individual enrolled at the College is guaranteed additional student
rights, which are listed below:
Students are free to pursue their educational goals. Appropriate opportunities for learning
in the classroom and on the campus shall be provided by the College.
Free inquiry, expression, and assembly are allowed by students following College approved
guidelines and in no way impairs the learning environment. These guidelines may be ob-tained
from the Associate Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services.
Due process is guaranteed to all students who have a concern regarding college decisions
that directly affect them. Appeals are directed to the Student Affairs or Academic Review
Committee.
Evaluation of student academic performance shall not be prejudicial. All students are en-titled
to an explanation of the basis for course grades. The College, however, has the right
to set academic standards, which students are expected to meet.
The College and members of the College community have the right to expect personal
safety, protection of property, and the continuity of the educational process.
Students are expected to acquaint themselves with and observe College regulations and
policies contained in this catalog, the Student Calendar/Handbook and all announcements
made through the Administration.
It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable and meet the graduation re-quirements
of the College in their particular program of study and to maintain the mini-mum
required grade point average. Counselors and academic advisors will work with all
students, but the final responsibility is that of the individual student.
Student complaints not related to the Student Affairs Committee or the Academic Review
Committee may be submitted in writing to the Associate Vice President of Student and
Enrollment Services. The Associate Vice President will respond in writing within seven (7)
working days. The student may appeal this decision to the appropriate divisional vice
president.
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Academic Integrity
Nash Community College upholds the integrity of the academic process. Academic dishon-esty
undermines that integrity. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.
Cheating is an attempt to use unethical or dishonest means to perform work for a course.
These may include, but are not limited to, copying the work of others, bringing unapproved
sources of information during tests or other work (“cheat sheets,” the use of information
stored on electronic devices, the use of others’ work on out of class assignments, etc.), and
any other covert means to complete work without the approval of the instructor. Cheating
encompasses both those giving and receiving aid.
Plagiarism is the undocumented use of information or the work of others presented as
one’s own. Nash Community College recognizes two types of plagiarism - accidental pla-giarism
and deliberate plagiarism.
Accidental plagiarism occurs when a student attempts to cite their sources, but does so
improperly or incompletely. Nash Community College treats accidental plagiarism as poor
work, and it will be graded as such.
Deliberate plagiarism occurs when a student copies the work of others or purposefully uses
information from sources with no attempt to document it and presents it as their own.
Nash Community College treats deliberate plagiarism as academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty is dealt with as follows:
For a first offense within a course, the 1. student will receive a zero for the work in question.
The student will be counseled by the instructor. An Academic Dishonesty Report form
will be forwarded to the Dean of Instruction and maintained on file.
2. For a second offense within a course, the student will receive an F for the course. An
Academic Dishonesty Report form will be forwarded to the Dean of Instruction and
maintained on file.
3. Repeated offenses may lead to the recommendation of additional actions and penal-ties,
including suspension or expulsion from the College in accordance with the Student
Dismissal, Suspension, or Expulsion Authority procedure.
Registration
Students are required to register by the beginning of each semester on registration dates
which are shown on the calendar in this catalog. Prior to the end of each semester, currently
enrolled students may register for the following semester.
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Audit
Through the 40% point of fall and spring terms and an equivalent period of the summer
term, a course may be changed from a credit to audit with no academic penalty. For an of-ficial
change of status, the student must obtain, complete, and submit the necessary form
from the Student and Enrollment Services Office.
Any student who wishes to continue attending classes following the change to an audit
status must declare this intent on the audit form, obtain the instructor’s signature and sub-mit
the audit form to the Registrar in the Student and Enrollment Services Office. Students
at the time of registration declaring audit status for a course will not be required to com-plete
this form. Students are encouraged to attend classes and participate in all class activi-ties.
Changing from credit to audit is not permitted after the designated date for a given
term. Audited courses receive no grade and no quality points.
Course Section Numbers
The following section numbers are used on registration schedules to describe the time
frames, type of course, or groups of students served:
Sections Courses
01-19 Day Courses
20-29 Evening Courses
30 Proficiency Only (ZP)
33-34 Flip-Flop Courses
35-39 Online Courses
40-42 High School Huskins-Coop Courses
45-46 Early College Huskins-Coop Courses
50 NCI Courses
60-61 Fast Track Courses
70 Independent Study Courses
80-84 Electric Lineman Technology-EMC
85-87 Electric Lineman Technology-Progress Energy
88-89 Electric Lineman Technology-Electricities
90 Miscellaneous Off-Campus Courses
01P-19P Day Courses - Polycom
21P-29P Evening Courses - Polycom
01S-19S Day (Self-Supporting)
21S-29S Evening (Self-Supporting)
01H Hybrid Course (Combination Online/Classroom)
01HN Honors Courses
01W-19W Weekend Courses
21W-29W Weekend Evening Courses
End with C Concurrent Course with Continuing Education
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Withdrawals
During the first 85% of the regularly scheduled meetings of a course (including the meet-ing
for the final examination), or as designated by the instructor, a student may officially
withdraw from either a course or the College.
Students must obtain the necessary withdrawal form from the Student and Enrollment
Services Office and submit the completed form by the designated date for that term. The
withdrawal form is also located on the College web site (www.nashcc.edu/docs). Financial
Aid recipients should consult with a Financial Aid counselor prior to withdrawing to be
informed of any financial repercussions from a withdrawal prior to the 85% point.
Withdrawal dates vary by term. Punitive course grades will become part of the transcript
after the published withdrawal date.
Student Classification
Freshman A student who has completed fewer than 32 semester hours.
Sophomore A student who has completed more than 32 semester hours.
Full-Time Student A student who is registered for 12 or more semester hours.
Part-Time Student A student who is registered for fewer than 12 semester hours.
3/4 time = 9 – 11 credit hours
1/2 time = 6 – 8 credit hours
Less than ½ time = 1 – 5 credit hours
General Student A student who is registered for specific curriculum credit
courses, but who has not declared a curriculum major or com-pleted
18 credit hours.
Conditional Student A student who has not completed admission procedures.
Course Load A student who carries a minimum of 12 hours of credit is consid-ered
a full-time student. However, the normal load to progress
for graduation is 16 hours per semester. Any student attending
Nash Community College shall not enroll in more than 21 credit
hours per semester without permission of the department
chair. Any student enrolled in two or more colleges concur-rently
during a semester shall give each college complete
enrollment information including the name of each college
enrolled, the number of credit hours taken, the class schedules,
and other relevant information.
Any student found exceeding a total of 21 credit hours during a semester at two or more
institutions and failing to give complete and accurate enrollment information shall be pro-hibited
from taking courses at Nash Community College for one academic year.
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Attendance Statement
In order for a student to receive the optimum benefit of any instructional program, regular
class attendance is expected. The attendance obligation is required of all students and is
recorded by the appropriate faculty member. Therefore, if a student must be absent from
class, it is the student’s responsibility to inquire about, and complete missed assignments.
Each instructor may establish a class attendance requirement appropriate to each class.
This attendance requirement shall be part of the course syllabus. If class attendance is to
affect the student’s final grade in the course, a statement outlining the effect shall also be
documented in the course syllabus.
All students have the option to withdraw from any class before the semester 85% point
without penalty. The student must obtain the necessary withdrawal form from the Student
and Enrollment Services Office and submit the completed form by the designated semes-ter
date. After the 85% point, and when a student’s unexcused absences exceed 15% of the
total course hours, the instructor may withdraw the student from the course. The instructor
is required to attempt to make contact with a student before the withdrawal proceedings
can be initiated. A student withdrawn by the instructor because of excessive absences will
receive a grade of WA.
Withdrawal dates may vary by term. Official withdrawal from the individual courses or the
institution without penalty is not allowed after the designated date indicated by the Insti-tutional
Calendar.
The College grants each student two days of excused absences per academic year for reli-gious
observances. In order for the absence to be excused, students must notify the College
in writing within the first two weeks of any class and/or course, in which they are enrolled.
Notification must include the dates of the religious observance for the requested absence.
Written notice to the college shall be deemed received when the required “Student Notifi-cation
of Request For Excused Absence For Religious Observances Form” is received by the
Associate Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services (SES), available in SES.
For the purpose of this policy, an excused absence is an absence for which the student
is held harmless for failure to attend a scheduled class, and for which the instructor pro-vides
the student the opportunity to make-up any tests, exams, assignments, or other work
missed as a result of the absence. Should the student fail to complete the tests, exams,
assignments or other work missed during the excused absence, after the instructor has
provided a reasonable opportunity to complete the missed assignments or other work, the
instructor is authorized to give no credit for the missed work.
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Grading System
The following grading system is used by Nash Community College; however, an instructor
may use another system provided it is presented to the students in writing at the begin-ning
of the course. On student transcripts a “*” or “R” beside a course grade denotes that
the grade for that course is not calculated into current GPA. Zero-numbered courses are not
included in grade point average, hours completed, or hours attempted.
Letter Numerical
Equivalent
Quality Points per Semester Hour
A 93–100 4
B 85–92 3
C 77–84 2
D 70–76 1
F Below 70 0
W Withdrawal See explanation
WA Withdrawal
Attendance
See explanation
I Incomplete See explanation
AU Audit See explanation
ZP Credit by Proficiency
Examination
See explanation
T Transfer Credit See explanation
NS Never Attended Class
(not computed in
GPA)
See explanation
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Letter Numerical
Equivalent
Quality Points per Semester Hour
LA
S
U
XA
XB
XC
Temporarily Late
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
93-100
85-92
77-84
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
W – Withdrawal
W denotes official withdrawal by the student on or before the 85% point or as designated
by the instructor. This grade is non-punitive and will not affect the student’s GPA. Faculty
will record and submit the last date of attendance for all grades of W.
WA – Withdrawal Attendance
After the 85% point, an instructor uses a WA during the semester when a student has ab-sences
exceeding fifteen (15) percent of the course hours. This grade is punitive and will
negatively affect the student’s GPA. Faculty will record and submit the last date of atten-dance
for all grades of W.
I – Incomplete
A grade of I denotes no grade and no quality points because of incomplete work. This
grade can be given when a student has completed at least 80% of his course work. The
student must complete the required work and remove the I by the end of the fourth week
of the next semester. Otherwise, the I will be recorded as an F.
AU – Audit
An AU denotes no grade and no quality points. A student may initiate a change from credit
to audit on or before the semester 40% point. This grade is non-punitive and will not affect
the student’s GPA.
NS – Never Attended
NS denotes no grade and no quality points because the student registered but never at-tended
classes. This grade is not included in hours attempted in GPA calculations and is
non-punitive and will not affect the student’s GPA.
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LA – Temporarily Late
LA is a temporary grade designation to be used by the Registrar when course information is
not reported on time from the instructional department through no fault of the student.
ZP – Credit By Proficiency Examination
A student may earn credit-by-examination for a given course if the student can demon-strate
the required level of proficiency. Before being allowed to take certain courses by
proficiency examination, the student must provide evidence of experience/aptitude or li-censure/
certification related to the course content. A Credit-by-Examination form must be
obtained from the appropriate department chair for examination scheduling. The student
must register and pay all fees prior to taking the proficiency examination. Examinations will
be administered between or during the first five (5) days of the semester. No student will
be allowed to attempt credit by examination for more than two (2) courses per semester.
A student may not use more than 30% proficiency credit in meeting the required hours for
graduation or according to collaborative agreement program contracts. The proficiency
examination(s) must be part of the regularly scheduled semester course offerings. A stu-dent
will not be allowed to take an examination for credit more than once for any course.
Credit by examination will be used to calculate the individual student semester course
(allowable hours) load as well as credit toward program requirements. A student will be
required to pass the proficiency examination with a grade of C or higher. The grade will
be computed into the grade point average. A student who does not pass the examination
with a grade of C or higher must change registration for the course to an on campus or
online section. Developmental courses may be challenged through the placement test.
T – Transfer Credit
A grade of T denotes credit received by transfer from another institution. Only the hours of
credit will be recorded.
S – Satisfactory
A grade of S (Satisfactory) denotes successful completion of a course and/or associated
clinical course objectives and no quality points. The grade is not included in computing
GPA. Course hours are used for determining financial aid eligibility related to credit hours
attempted and satisfactory academic progress.
U – Unsatisfactory
A grade of U (Unsatisfactory) denotes unsuccessful completion of a course and/or
associated clinical course objectives and has no quality points. The grade is not included
in computing GPA. Course hours are used for determining financial aid eligibility related
to credit hours attempted and satisfactory academic progress.
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XA, XB, XC
A grade of XA, XB, or XC is awarded in developmental or zero-numbered courses. Quality
points are not earned for these courses and grades are not included in the calculation of
grade point average.
GPA Calculation
To calculate a GPA, multiply course credit hours by the quality point value of the grade in
that course to determine the quality points earned for that course. Add the quality points
earned and divide the sum by the total number of semester credit hours attempted. See
the following example:
Course Grade Course
credit hours
attempted
x Grade
value
= Quality points
Course 1 B 3 x 3 = 9
Course 2 B 4 x 3 = 12
Course 3 WA 3 x 0 = 0
Course 4 A 4 x 4 = 16
Course 5 C 3 x 2 = 6
Totals 17 43
In this case, divide 43 by 17 to get a 2.529 grade point average.
Quality Point Average
The earned quality point average is calculated by dividing the total number of quality
points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted. On the 4.0 quality point
system, a 2.0 is a C. Only those courses which are required for graduation shall be included
in the calculation of the grade point average for veteran students. Satisfactory progress for
veteran students is defined as a 2.000 grade point average on courses required for gradu-ation.
Developmental or zero-numbered courses shall not be included in the grade point
average calculation either for satisfactory progress or for graduation requirements for the
veteran student.
Grade Forgiveness Procedure
Nash Community College automatically computes the GPA for a student using the best
grade received for each course. It is not necessary to request forgiveness for a course grade
when the course is retaken.
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Repeating Courses
A student may repeat a course only once if a passing grade has been previously received for
the course. In such cases, the higher grade will be used to calculate the grade point aver-age.
For graduation, the credit earned for a course will not be counted more than once in
determining the total number of hours needed for graduation. This policy does not apply
to students enrolled in developmental courses. It is understood that it may be necessary
for students to repeat the developmental courses in order to attain a level of proficiency
required to meet prerequisite requirements or for entry into curriculum programs.
Course Substitutions
The College shall determine course substitutions in curricula programs in certain circum-stances,
however the appropriate number of hours must be met in the curriculum stan-dard
category. Course substitutions shall add value to the applicable specific major, related,
general education, or work experience segments of the curriculum program and shall be
limited to no more than two course substitutions per program. Course substitutions shall
be approved by the appropriate department chair and the Dean of Instruction and verified
by the Registrar. Documentation of this approval will become part of the student’s perma-nent
file and be retained for a period of five years in accordance with the North Carolina
Community College System’s Records Retention Policy. Core requirement courses are not
allowed to be substituted.
Change of Grade Policy
After a grade has been posted on a student’s record, it may be changed only under the
following conditions:
The student submits a written request 1. to the instructor within thirty days from the date
the grade is given.
2. The student forwards a copy of the request to the Dean of Instruction, Associate Vice
President of Student and Enrollment Services, and the Registrar.
The instructor in consultation with the Dean of Instruction will determine whether to grant
or to deny a change of grade and will notify the Registrar and/or the Associate Vice Presi-dent
of Student and Enrollment Services. A change of grade must be made within the se-mester
for which the request is filed. Students may appeal decisions made through the
Academic Review Committee.
Grade Reports
Grades for all courses taken during a semester will be posted to WebAdvisor. There will be
a 24 hour grace period for instructors to post grades on WebAdvisor.
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Scholastic Honors
Dean’s List
To qualify for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must make a 4.0 quality point average
for the semester. A student who receives an incomplete will not be eligible for the Dean’s
List. Developmental courses (zero-numbered) do not count towards satisfying Dean’s List
requirements.
Honor Roll
To qualify for the Honor Roll, a full-time student must make a 3.3 quality point average for
the semester and must have no grade lower than a C. A student who receives an incom-plete
will not be eligible for the Honor Roll. Developmental courses (zero-numbered) do
not count towards satisfying Honor Roll requirements.
Transfer of Credit Between Institutions
Educational work completed at recognized and regionally and nationally accredited post-secondary
institutions may, where applicable, be credited toward the requirements of a
degree, diploma, or certificate program at Nash Community College. The student may file
an official transcript of all post-secondary work for evaluation, but final acceptance or re-jection
of the transfer credit is Nash Community College’s decision. Transfer credit will not
be granted for any grade lower than a C. A minimum of 25% of the semester credit hours
of a degree or diploma program of study is required in residence for graduation from Nash
Community College. Developmental Courses taken through the North Carolina Commu-nity
College system within the past two years will be accepted for transfer. Technology
credits older than five years will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
Credit will be allowed for up to thirty-two (32) semester hours of work based on testing
with the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . The student must request that the
CLEP exam scores be sent to Nash Community College for review by the Registrar. A score
in the 50th percentile or above as recommended by the American Council on Education
must be achieved to earn credit on most CLEP subject exams. No credit is given for the
general exam.
Credit for DANTES Subject Area Exams, USAFI courses, and for service school training may
be granted where appropriate to the student’s curriculum. DANTES scores must meet ACE
(American Council on Education) recommendations. Service school training will be evalu-ated
on the basis of A Guide to the Evaluation Experiences in the Armed Service published
by the American Council on Education. USAFI courses will be evaluated on the basis of the
current catalog of the United States Armed Forces Institute.
Nash Community College does not award credit for experiential learning, certificates, train-ing,
and/or continuing education courses. Having experience or a particular skill set may
qualify the student to take a proficiency exam in order to receive credit for a course with
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similar content or skills. The student should contact the department chair for the course(s)
in question for information regarding a credit by proficiency exam.
Credit earned at Nash Community College may be transferred to similar programs at other
institutions in the North Carolina Community College System as well as many four-year
colleges. The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement addresses particular
courses and institutions for which this applies. This agreement can be viewed at http://
www.northcarolina.edu/aa/articulation. Other colleges and universities may also accept
credit earned at Nash Community College on a course by course basis.
Transfer of Credit Between Programs
Any student who wishes to change from an unfinished program of study to a second
program of study, and possibly transfer credit between the programs may do so without
restriction as long as the requirements for the new program are met. However, students
wishing to make a third program of study selection should meet with a counselor to discuss
career options, academic problems, etc. Program change forms are available in the Student
and Enrollment Services Office.
A program change form may be submitted at any time during the semester, but the Reg-istrar’s
office will not make an official data entry change until after the semester has been
completed and before the start of the new semester.
Credit earned in any program may be applied to a different program. Developmental
courses are awarded institutional credit only and are listed on page 219 in the catalog. No
credit will be awarded for work taken on a non-credit basis. Credit hours successfully com-pleted
and quality points earned in a prior program which are applicable to the new pro-gram
will be applied toward graduation.
Quarter System Classes
Courses taken under the quarter system may not be equivalent to semester course hours
and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Registrar.
Credit from AP and IB Testing
Nash Community College participates in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Bac-calaureate
(IB) programs and awards credit based on the following schedule. These sched-ules
are reviewed annually by the Testing Committee and are subject to change without
notice.
To be considered for credit and/or placement, students must ask the appropriate testing
service to send official test results to Nash Community College.
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Advanced Placement Exams
Exam Minimum Score Awarded Credit
Biology 3 or 4 BIO 111
Biology 5 BIO 111 and BIO 112
Calculus AB 3, 4 or 5 MAT 271
Calculus BC 5 MAT 271 and MAT 272
English 3 ENG 111
English 4 ENG 111 and ENG 114
English 5 ENG 111 and ENG 113
History 3 HIS 131
History 4 or 5 HIS 131 and 132
Psychology 3,4 or 5 PSY 150
International Baccalaureate Scores
Students at NCC may receive placement through the International Baccalaureate program.
Typically, students can earn advanced placement and /or college credit with scores of 5, 6,
or 7 on higher level exams. Students will be granted placement or credit on a course-by-course
basis, depending on individual scores, rather than on the basis of completion of the
IB diploma.
To be considered for credit and/or placement, students must ask the appropriate testing
service to send NCC their official test results.
Academic Review Committee
The Academic Review Committee investigates instructional matters including, but not lim-ited
to, consideration of the waiver of academic rules. Any member of the College commu-nity
may petition this committee to hear cases and questions concerning academic rules.
The committee’s purpose is to investigate and make recommendations to the Associate
Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services.
Five faculty and two staff members, appointed by the Associate Vice President of Student
and Enrollment Services, serve on this committee. The chair is the Associate Vice President
of Student and Enrollment Services, who serves in that capacity without a vote with the
Dean of Instruction serving in a resource capacity.
The committee members will establish all procedures and actions generally following the
principle of Robert’s Rules of Order. A student, faculty, or staff member initiates an inves-tigation
by this committee upon the presentation of a petition to the Vice President for
Instruction. This petition must clearly state in writing the reasons for the request of an in-vestigation.
The committee will then conduct the investigation using resources and wit-nesses
as it deems appropriate.
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A quorum shall consist of five out of seven committee members. The committee will make
its recommendations to the Associate Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services.
The individual who initiated the investigation may appeal the committee’s recommen-dation.
Additional information brought forth by the initiating individual will constitute
reason(s) for an appeal. The appeal will then be heard by an independently appointed Ap-peal
Committee designated by the Vice President for Instruction. This committee makes its
recommendation to the Vice President for Instruction who makes the final decision regard-ing
the appeal. Subsequent appeals to the Vice President, President or designee, and Board
of Trustees (or its designated committee) may be made within the time limits prescribed in
Student Admissions Due Process.
Academic Progress
Reminder: Receiving Financial Aid is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress. Refer to
the Financial Aid section of the catalog for details.
A student’s academic progress is monitored to assist the student in successfully com-pleting
a chosen program of study within a given time period. The following scale is
used to ensure that the student will attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.000
which is required for completion of all certificate, diploma, and degree programs.
Hours Attempted Cumulative GPA Action
1-18 < 1.5 Academic Review
19-36 < 1.5 Academic Warning
Over 36 < 2.0 Academic Probation
Academic Review
A letter is sent to inform students about NCC services that are available to help them have
a successful college experience. Students will be reminded that a GPA of 2.000 is required
for completion of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Students will need to register
with an advisor.
Academic Warning
A letter is sent to warn students that, if the GPA does not improve, the student will be
placed on Academic Probation with a reduced course load. Students will be reminded that
a GPA of 2.000 is required for completion of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
Students will need to register with an advisor.
Academic Probation
A letter will be sent. The student will be flagged in the system and allowed to take only 10
credit hours. Students needing 12 credit hours may add the ACA 115 course. Students will
be reminded that a GPA of 2.0 is required for completion of degree, diploma, and certifi-
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cate programs. Students will need to register with a counselor in Student and Enrollment
Services.
Academic Probation II
A student on Academic Probation who fails to reach a 2.0 GPA will be placed on Academic
Probation II and allowed to take only one class. Students will need to register with the De-partment
Chair.
Suspension
A student on Academic Probation II who fails to reach a 2.0 GPA and fails to show signifi-cant
progress as determined by the Department Chair will be suspended for one semester.
Conditions for readmission will be set by the Department Chair who will notify the registrar
and admissions officer in writing the details for readmission.
Graduation Requirements
The following general requirements apply to all programs for graduation; however, there
may be additional departmental requirements.
A student must meet all curriculum 1. requirements with an earned overall grade point
average of 2.00.
2. A minimum of twenty-five percent of the semester credit hours of a program of study of
a degree (A.A., A.S., A.A.S., or A.G.E.) or diploma or certificate program must be earned at
Nash Community College.
3. All financial obligations to Nash Community College must be met before a diploma is
awarded or transcripts are sent from the institution.
4. Application for graduation and payment of graduation fees must be made by the end of
the extended registration week of the expected graduation semester.
In order to satisfy the specific course requirements for degree completion all students
must:
• Successfully complete the courses in an individual program of study.
• Provide an official transcript for transfer credit from an accredited institution for
courses completed with a C or better.
• Provide evidence of CLEP and DANTES course completion (individual students will be
allowed only thirty-two (32) hours in satisfying degree requirements).
Nash Community College does not award credit for experiential learning, certificates, train-ing,
and/or continuing education courses. Students may pick up degrees and diplomas two
days after the last day of the semester.
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Graduation Exercises
Spring Commencement Ceremony Participation
Graduation exercises are held each spring for students of all programs of study. There is
a fee covering the cost of the diploma. The cap and gown may be purchased at the NCC
Bookstore to participate in commencement exercises. Graduation letters will be sent at the
end of February. Graduates from the preceding Summer and Fall semesters will be invited
to participate in graduation.
Early Commencement Ceremony Participation
Students scheduled to graduate at the end of the summer semester following the spring
commencement ceremony may request to participate in the spring commencement cer-emony.
In addition to stated graduation requirements, the following requirements