CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
A Unit Of The North Carolina Community College System
2013-2014
General Catalog
Volume XXIII
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 47
Financial Aid 69
Student & Enrollment Services 85
Academic Enhancement 113
Curriculum Programs 119
Course Descriptions 249
Continuing Education 397
NCC Foundation Directors & Personnel 411
Index 432
Campus Map 440
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 quality instruction and services, technology,
work force development, and community partnerships, Nash Commu-nity
College provides lifelong learning opportunities to individuals, com-munities,
and organizations.
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President’s Message
Thank you for considering Nash Community College for your educational endeavors. It is an
exciting time at the college as Community College Week recently ranked Nash Community
College #21 among the top 50 fastest-growing public two-year colleges of its size in the
United States.
Students choosing Nash have the opportunity to experience the recent expansion in the
advanced manufacturing labs. These labs provide simulation of real-world robotics, mecha-tronics
and computer-integrated machining training scenarios to assist in developing a
skilled workforce. During the academic year, Nash Community College also opened the
English Studio. The “Studio” complements the Math Tank aimed at enhancing fundamental
learning outcomes, allowing our instructors to provide more individualized attention. This
commitment to fundamental courses puts students on solid academic footing.
Our mission is grounded in providing an affordable educational environment which pre-pares
students for college transfer and rewarding careers. Through quality instruction and
services, technology, work force development, and community partnerships, the college
provides lifelong learning opportunities to individuals, communities, and organizations.
Student success is our number one priority and we are committed to graduating every stu-dent.
If you have not already visited campus, we invite you for a tour. Regardless of your ed-ucational
ambitions, our faculty and staff look forward to helping you make them a reality.
Sincerely,
William S. Carver, II, Ed.D.
President
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William M. Marshburn
Chair - Rocky Mount
Samuel Dickens
Vice Chair - Rocky Mount
Edward D. Bissette
Spring Hope
Katherine Wiggins Fisher
Rocky Mount
C.E. (Sonny) Foster
Rocky Mount
Paul S. Jaber
Rocky Mount
Doris J. McBride
Nashville
Jim K. Sabiston
Rocky Mount
Danny Tyson
Spring Hope
David M. Warren
Raleigh
Patricia B. Weeks
Spring Hope
Barden Winstead, Jr.
Rocky Mount
2013 Nash Community College Board of Trustees
Photo by Garry E. Hodges Photo by Garry E. Hodges
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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 ap-pointed.
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
workforce training needs and to ease transfer of programs and courses within the
community 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 Win-nie
E. Brown Auditorium, the Continuing Education Department, bookstore, and
administrative offices.
1999  Dr. J. Reid Parrott, Jr. retires as President of Nash Community College and is grant-ed
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 Refer-endum
providing funds for on-campus repairs, renovations and eventual con-struction
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.
2002  Reaffirmation of accreditation received by Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (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 Ground-breaking ceremony for Science and Technology Center.
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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 Col-lege.
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 in-stalled.
2010 Nash Community College purchased additional 25 acres.
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).
2011 Nash Community College celebrates reaffirmation of accreditation by SACS.
2012  Approved bond referendum for Continuing Education and Public Services Build-ing.
2012 Nash Community College celebrates 45 years of teaching and learning.
2012  Business and Industry Center expanded to include Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management classrooms.
2012  Betsy B. Currin Child Development Center expanded to include Early Childhood
Education classrooms.
2013 Road constructed to connect south campus to Eastern Avenue.
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 11,000 citizens participated in programs at Nash Commu-nity
College during the 2011-2012 school year.
The College is located on 111 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 five-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.
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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.
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 2011-2012 to-taled
approximately $26.1 million appropriated from county, state, federal, and institutional
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.
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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:
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
member institutions of the University of North Carolina and other four-year universities
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and colleges. Academic coursework standards have been approved and accredited for the
awarding 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.
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 at Nash Community College is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 N. Fairfax St., Al-exandria,
VA 22314. Telephone: 703-684-2782 or 703-706-3245; E-mail: accreditation@apta.
org; Web site: www.capteonline.org.
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 Automotive Systems Technology program is accredited by the National Automotive
Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), 101 Blue Seal Drive, S.E. Suite 101, Leesburg, VA
20175.
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.
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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.
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
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Nash Community College Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2013
August 12 Faculty/Staff Professional Development Session
August 13-14 Extended Registration for Fall Semester – Curriculum
August 15 First day of Fall Semester classes – Curriculum
August 15 First day of Fall Semester classes – Continuing Education
September 2 Labor Day observed – College closed
September 19 Faculty/Staff Meeting
October 17-18 Fall Break – No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays
	 (Inclement weather makeup if necessary)
November 11 Veterans’ Day observed – College closed
November 12 Pre-registration for Spring Semester begins – Continuing Education
November 13-15 Registration for Spring Semester – Curriculum
November 22 Last day to change from credit to audit and/or withdraw from classes
– Curriculum
November 26-27 No Curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Holidays – College closed
December 13 Last day of Fall Semester classes – Continuing Education
December 16 Last day of Fall Semester classes/exams – Curriculum
December 17-20 Faculty/Staff workdays
December 23-27 Christmas Holidays – College closed
December 30-31 Faculty/Staff Conservation Days – College closed
January 1 New Year’s Day Holiday – College closed
January 2-3 Faculty/Staff Conservation Days – College closed
SPRING SEMESTER 2014
January 6 Faculty/Staff workday
January 7-8 Extended Registration for Spring Semester – Curriculum
January 9 First day of Spring Semester classes – Curriculum
January 9 First day of Spring Semester classes – Continuing Education
January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed – College closed
February 13 Faculty/Staff Meeting
February 27- 28 Spring Break – no curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays
	 (inclement weather makeup if necessary)
April 7 Pre-Registration for Summer Semester begins – Continuing
Education
April 8-9 Registration for Summer Semester and Fall Semester – Curriculum
April 14-17 Easter Break – no curriculum classes – Faculty/Staff workdays
	 (inclement weather makeup if necessary)
April 18 Good Friday observed - College closed
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April 24 Last day to change from credit to audit and/or withdraw from classes
– Curriculum
May 12 Last day of Spring Semester classes/exams – Curriculum
May 13-16 Faculty/Staff workdays
May 15 Last day of Spring Semester classes – Continuing Education
May 15 Graduation (GED/Adult High School)
May 16 Graduation (Curriculum Commencement/Nurses’ Pinning)
May 19-23 Faculty/Staff workdays
SUMMER SESSION 2014 (8 WEEKS)
May 19 First day of Summer Semester classes – Continuing Education
May 26 Memorial Day observed – College closed
May 27 Extended Registration for Summer Semester – Curriculum
May 28 First day of Summer Semester classes – Curriculum
July 4 Independence Day Holiday – College closed
July 7-11 No Curriculum/Continuing Education classes – Faculty/Staff
	 Conservation Days – College Closed
July 14 Pre-Registration for Fall Semester begins – Continuing Education
July 16-17 Registration for Fall Semester – Curriculum
July 22 Last day to change from credit to audit and/or withdraw from classes
– Curriculum
July 30 Last day of Summer Semester classes/exams – Curriculum
July 31 Faculty/Staff workday
August 1 Faculty/Staff workday
August 4-8 Faculty/Staff workdays
August 11 Faculty/Staff workday
August 12 Faculty/Staff Professional Development Session
August 14 Last day of Summer Semester classes – Continuing Education
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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.
Nash Community College reserves the right to refuse admission to any student who has
been suspended, expelled, refused admission by, or left another educational institution
due to code of conduct violation(s).
Prospective students must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent, as pre-scribed
by the State of North Carolina or must be at least 18 years old or meet special eligi-bility
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.
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 un-opened
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 recog-nize
high school diplomas 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 tran-scripts
before being eligible for certification.
3.  Completion of Course Readiness Assessment (CRA). Students may submit SAT or ACT
scores in lieu of taking a CRA (5 years current from first date of enrollment into Nash
Community College). College graduates not transferring math credit must take the
math diagnostic assessment. Assessment 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.” Students having graduated high school within
5 years from the first date of enrollment into Nash Community College may be exempt
from completing the assessment. Please see “Placement by High School GPA.”
4.  A conference with a counselor for the purpose of reviewing assessment scores and
selecting educational goals.
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5.  Students seeking admittance to Health Sciences programs should reference the sec-tion
titled “Admissions to Associate Degree Nursing” for additional program applica-tions
steps.
Placement By High School GPA
Admissions will only evaluate high school Grade Point Averages based on submission of
official high school transcripts. A student may be eligible to enroll directly into college level
gateway courses based on their unweighted high school Grade Point Average (GPA) if they
meet the following criteria:
1. The student graduated from a high school that is legally authorized to operate in the
state of North Carolina within five years prior to their first date of enrollment with Nash
Community College.
2. The student has at least a 2.6 unweighted GPA. (Current high school seniors, who apply
to the College before high school graduation, may be evaluated based on their GPA at
the end of their first semester.)
3. The official transcript must have a Future Readiness Code (FRC) of 1-4, or the student
must demonstrate completion of qualifying math courses.
Readmission Procedures
Students who return after an absence of more than two years shall 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.
Course Readiness Assessment for Enrollment
Nash Community College uses multiple measures to assess students for enrollment into
gateway courses for each degree or diploma program (see exceptions that follow regard-ing
degree holders and transfer students). Students can meet enrollment requirements for
gateway courses in one of three ways:
1. Official High School Transcript - High school graduates, who graduated within 5 years
of enrollment, must provide an official high school transcript for evaluation. For enroll-ment
into most gateway courses applicants need an unweighted GPA of 2.6 or higher
and FRC code of 1-4 listed on their high school transcript. High school transcripts with-out
FRC codes will be evaluated on an individual basis. High school transcripts are valid
for five years from high school completion date.
2. SAT and/or ACT scores - Applicants with SAT and/or ACT scores can enroll in gateway
courses if their scores meet the following criteria:
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Gateway courses with math prerequisites
	 SAT Math > 500
	 ACT Math > 22
Gateway courses with English and Reading prerequisites
	 SAT Critical Reading > 500
	 ACT Reading > 20 or ACT English > 18
SAT/ACT scores are valid for five years.
3. Course Readiness Assessment - Applicants who do not meet the above criteria for en-rollment
into gateway courses can take approved course readiness assessments. Ap-plicants
will be assessed in writing, reading, arithmetic, and algebra. The NCC website
(www.nashcc.edu/placementtesting) provides sample test questions and assessment
schedules. NCC uses Accuplacer for assessments into gateway courses. Currently there
is no charge for Accuplacer assessments. Applicants may take the assessment twice
within a calendar year. Assessment scores are valid for 5 years.
 Course Readiness Assessments are offered daily. If an individual feels he/she is unable
to take the assessments under standard procedures, a counselor must be notified in
advance to determine alternate accommodations. Prior to testing, applicants should
complete an admissions application and have it reviewed by an admissions coun-selor.
Individuals must bring a governmentally-approved photo ID to the assessment
session.
Reassessment - Students may take the Course Readiness Assessment twice within
a calendar year. Prior to taking the assessment for a second time, it is recommended
that students study independently to upgrade deficiencies. Students may review
sample assessment questions on the NCC website (www.nashcc.edu/placement-testing).
Mathematics
Students must score > 55 on Accuplacer Arithmetic and > 55 on Elementary Algebra to
enroll in MAT 121 or MAT 140. Students must score > 55 on Accuplacer Arithmetic and > 75
on Elementary Algebra to enroll in MAT 141 or MAT 171. Students who do not meet the es-tablished
criteria must enroll in DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, and/or 080 to remove
academic deficiencies.
Reading/Writing
Students are placed into fundamental education courses based on the Course Readiness
Assessment (CRA). All degree seeking students taking the CRA must meet the minimum
score required to enroll into gateway programs. The following scores provide placement
guidance until the diagnostic assessment for DRE courses is available in Spring 2014:
	 Basic Skills 40-71 (Refresh Skills)
	
	
	
DRE 096 	 72-91
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DRE 097 	 92-128
	
	
	
	
	
DRE 098 	 129-165
	
	
	
	
	
	 ENG 111 	 > 166
SAT and ACT Scores
SAT or ACT scores may be used in place of the Course Readiness Assessment (CRA). 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 22 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
Diagnostic Assessment.
 Reading & Writing: Students must have a minimum score of 500 on the critical read-ing
or writing portion of the SAT, or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of
the ACT, or a minimum score of 18 on the English portion. Students who do not achieve
established minimum reading or English scores on the SAT or ACT are required to take
the reading and writing portions of the CRA.
Degree Holders
Students with a four-year degree from an accredited college or university are not required
to take the Course Readiness Assessment (CRA) provided non-fundamental corequisites
and prerequisites 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 Diagnostic Assessment before enrolling in a math course or a course with a non-fundamental
math prerequisite.
Students who have an A.A.S. degree are not typically required to take the CRA unless they
are seeking admission to College Transfer and have not met the program admission re-quirements.
However, non-fundamental 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” .
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Admission of Veterans Administration (VA) Educational
Benefits Recipients
Students who are eligible to receive VA educational benefits are required by law to furnish
official written records (Official Transcripts) of all prior education and training. Such records
will be evaluated and credit may be granted toward graduation requirements. No person
shall be certified to the Veterans Administration for the purpose of receiving VA educa-tional
benefits until such records are on file. Please contact veterans@nashcc.edu for ques-tions
or additional information.
Admission of Non-Degree Seeking Students
A classification of non-degree seeking student is designed for high school graduates or
non-graduates who are 18 years of age or older and want to enroll in courses without de-claring
a major program of study. Non-degree seeking students will be permitted to ac-cumulate
eighteen (18) credit hours before completing program admission requirements.
Upon completion of eighteen (18) credit hours, non-degree seeking students must talk with
a counselor prior to registration to declare a program of study and complete registration in
individual classes. When the student selects a program of study, appropriate credits earned
as a non-degree 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. Students declaring a program
of study must meet all Curriculum Program Admission Procedures. Non-degree seeking
students are ineligible for Title IV Funding.
Career and College Promise Program
North Carolina Legislative Session Law 2011-145, the Appropriations Act of 2011, authorized
the State Board of Education and the State Board of Community Colleges to establish the
Career and College Promise program.
Career and College Promise provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities
for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of col-lege
certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide
entry-level job skills. North Carolina community colleges may offer the following Career
and College Promise pathways aligned with the K-12 curriculum and career and college
ready standards adopted by the State Board of Education:
1. A College Transfer Pathway leading to a college transfer certificate;
2. A Career and Technical Education Pathway leading to a certificate, diploma, or degree;
3. A Cooperative Innovative High School Pathway approved under Part 9 of Article 16 of
Chapter 115C of the General Statutes.
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Nash Community College developed and offers these structured opportunities for quali-fied
high school juniors and seniors to enroll in community college courses that provide
pathways that lead to a certificate, diploma, or degree as well as provide entry-level jobs
skills. Academic credits earned through Career and College Promise enable students who
continue into postsecondary education after graduating from high school to complete a
postsecondary credential in less time than would normally be required. For complete pro-gram
requirements, required test scores, and detailed information about all three program
pathways, go to the College website at www.nashcc.edu/ccp
Career Technical Education Pathway
The Career Technical Education Pathway leads to a certificate or diploma aligned with a
high school Career Clusters.
College Transfer Pathway
The College Transfer Pathway leads to a college transfer certificate requiring the successful
completion of at least thirty (30) semester hours of transfer courses, including English and
mathematics, for qualified junior and senior high school students
Cooperative Innovative High Schools Pathway
Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) Early College High School represents a part-nership
between the NRMPS and Nash Community College to implement a Cooperative
Innovative High School program. NRMPS-Early College High School is designed to intro-duce
students to the college setting in their sophomore year of high school by taking Nash
Community College courses. The school offers a five-year program through which students
have the opportunity to earn both their high school diploma and an associate degree by
successfully completing two years of transferable college credit. For additional informa-tion
regarding the NRMPS-Early College High School, please refer to their web site at www.
nrms.k12.nc.us/nrmechs.
Basic College Transfer Pathway Requirements
1. Junior/Senior Only
2. 3.0 Weighted High School GPA (minimum)
3. Required college readiness test score— All 3 Categories (English, Reading, and Mathematics)
See provisional waiver requirements.
4. Meet all course prerequisites (NCC Catalog)
5. Complete a Career and College Promise Application each semester. Submit an official
high school transcript during the first semester attending NCC each calendar year.
Basic Career & Technical Education Pathway Requirements
1. Junior/Senior Only
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2. 3.0 Weighted High School GPA (minimum) or High School Principal/Designee approval
3. Meet all course prerequisites as stated in the NCC Catalog.
4. Complete a Career and College Promise Application each semester. Submit an official
high school transcript during the first semester attending NCC each calendar year.
College Readiness Provisional Waiver
A high school junior or senior who does not demonstrate college-readiness on an ap-proved
assessment or placement test may be provisionally enrolled in a College Transfer
Pathway. To qualify for Provisional Status, a student must meet all of the following criteria:
• Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5
• Have completed two years of high school English with a grade of ‘C’ or higher
• Have completed high school Algebra II (or a higher level math class) with a grade of ‘C’
or higher
• Obtain the written approval of the high school principal or his/her designee
• Obtain the written approval of the community college president or his/her designee.
A Provisional Status student may register only for college mathematics (MAT 171) and col-lege
English (ENG 111) courses within the chosen Pathway. To be eligible to register for other
courses in the Pathway, the student must first successfully complete mathematics and Eng-lish
courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment, a student must:
• Continue to make progress toward high school graduation
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses
• Enroll in one Core 44 College Transfer Pathway program of study and may not substi-tute
courses in one program for courses in another.
Home School Career and College Promise Requirements
In addition to meeting the above requirements for the Career and College Promise pro-gram,
the home school student must meet additional requirements prior to enrollment, as
outlined below.
The home school administrator must provide evidence that the home school is abiding
by laws regulating home schools in North Carolina and is currently registered with the NC
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. The administrator must provide copies of this
information with the application. The home school administrator must also submit an of-ficial
transcript from the home school. Note that NCC does not accept transcripts from non-accredited
correspondence schools. If the home school administrator does not have the
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proper certification, the student cannot register as a Career and College Promise student at
Nash Community College.
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:
1. Community colleges 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.
6. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocu-mented
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. Nash Community College has been approved to issue
US Department of Justice Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20AB) forms for qualified interna-tional
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
enrollment is a minimum of 12 semester credit hours each for both the fall and spring se-mesters.
Additional credit hours may be required in certain programs or if applicants place
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into fundamental courses in Math and English. Any student who fails to maintain full-time
status without prior approval from the Office of Admissions will have their SEVIS record
terminated.
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, and additional Course Readiness Assessments) should be received by the
Admissions Office by March 1 for an August date of entrance. The applicant may contact
the Director of Admissions at admissions@nashcc.edu for an international student admis-sion
packet.
International Student Admission Requirements:
Application for Admission: Complete all sections of the application. The application must
be submitted with all required documentation.
1. International 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 $15,720 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
his/her 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
from a transcription service must be included. Nash Community College does not pro-vide
translation services for transcripts. The transcript must indicate the courses com-pleted,
the highest level completed, and the date of completion. The applicant must be
a high school graduate. Students must submit official transcripts from all post-second-ary
institutions attended.
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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
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.
6. Course Readiness Assessment (CRA): Nash Community College applicants are required
to complete the CRA or submit appropriate SAT or ACT scores. International students will
be required to complete the CRA prior to registering for classes. Applicants may access
CRA reference materials at www.nashcc.edu/coursereadinessassessment.
Upon receipt of all of the above items, the applicant’s file will be reviewed for the admis-sion
decision. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a U.S. Department of
Justice Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20AB) and a formal letter of acceptance.
I-20AB recipients are required to pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information
System) I-901 Fee of $200 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
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
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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 decisions of the College may
appeal such decision, within fifteen (15) working days of its mailing or other delivery to the
student, to the Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services. The Vice President for
Student and Enrollment Services will review the student’s appeal and respond within seven
(7) working days with a final decision.
Residency Appeal Process
A student wishing to appeal their residency classification may complete an “Application for
Classification as a Legal Resident of North Carolina for Tuition Purposes” with the Office of
Admissions. The controlling North Carolina statute (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that “To qualify
as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domi-cile)
in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least twelve (12) months
immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for tuition purposes”. Therefore,
a student wishing to appeal their residency status will be asked to demonstrate that his/
her presence in the state is for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile and not
a temporary residence incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education. Mere
physical presence for 12 months is not sufficient for qualification.
Criteria to determine North Carolina residency for tuition purposes include, but are not
limited to:
If the student is 18 years old or older and is financially independent (is not claimed as a
dependent on anyone else’s federal or state income tax, and does not receive financial sup-port
from parent, parent with custody, or legal guardian), the student should:
• Have been physically present in the state for a minimum of 12 months.
• Have filed state and federal income taxes in North Carolina during the past 12 months.
• Have acquired a North Carolina driver’s license, and registration and insured a motor
vehicle in North Carolina within a reasonable amount of time subsequent to establish-ing
domicile in the state.
• Have a permanent home in North Carolina where he/she resides on a permanent basis.
• Show that he/she has personally financed the past 12 months in North Carolina.
If the student is a dependent (receives financial support from parents, parent with custody
or legal guardian), the parents, parent with custody, or legal guardian must meet all criteria
listed above.
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Other items considered in all cases:
• Voter registration
• Purchase of Real property
• Organization membership
• Paid state intangible tax
No one of the above criteria is an absolute in qualification or non-qualification for residency
for tuition purposes. A preponderance of the evidence is used in determining residence
status.
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. Students should refer to IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education for further
information.
NCC Short Term Loans
The College offers a limited amount of Short Term Loans for students with extenuating
circumstances. These loans are awarded on a case by case basis at the direction of the Vice
President for Student and Enrollment Services. Students are required to sign a loan docu-ment,
and are expected to repay the loan as specified.
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Student Activity Fee
The Board of Trustees of Nash Community College has approved a $4.00 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 Fee
The Board of Trustees of Nash Community College has approved a Security Fee of $12.00
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
minimum 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 or by visiting the College website at www.nashcc.
edu/studentaccident.
Student Health Insurance
Nash Community College is pleased that students have an opportunity to purchase medi-cal,
vision, and dental insurance coverage through a group plan designed for community
college students and their families. The Community College Student Insurance medical
plan and vision plan are offered by United Healthcare and the dental plan is offered by
Humana. United Healthcare and Humana are responsible for enrollment, eligibility verifica-tion,
benefits administration, and premium collection for the plans. The program requires a
minimum of 3 credit hours per semester. It is important to note that NCC does not specifi-cally
endorse this plan or these providers. The plan is a voluntary option for our students.
Interested students should contact the plan provider to directly enroll or compare with
other plans. For additional information, please call the plan provider at 1-800-509-6988 or
visit www.studentccsi.com.
Refund Policy – Curriculum Credit Courses
1. A refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances:
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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.
c. For classes 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 supersede 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 $1,200. 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 uni-forms,
certification exams, clinical education travel, criminal background checks, and drug
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screening of approximately $600. 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.
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
Nash Community College’s Distance Education program’s mission is to provide quality aca-demic,
workforce, and community service programs that meet the educational needs of its
distance learning student. The Distance Education program is committed to advancing the
quality of our distance learning education to meet or exceed the standards of our courses
delivered in an online, hybrid, or virtual setting.
Distance Education Course Definitions
Online Course (OL) – A course in which instruction and materials are presented entirely
online using a Course Management System (CMS). Completion of a mandatory Enrollment
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Verification activity is required by every online student within the first 10% point for each
online course.
Hybrid Course (HY) – Hybrid classes combine the best elements of traditional face-to-face
instruction with online instruction, where a portion of instruction takes place online and
required face-to-face classroom sessions are appropriately predetermined by the instruc-tor.
Both face-to-face and online components must be integrated, and a required face-to-face
meeting will occur within the first 10% point of the course. A schedule of expected
on-campus class sessions will be made available by the instructor in a Course Management
System (CMS) at the beginning of each hybrid course.
Virtual (V) – A virtual class is synchronous, face-to-face instruction provided through
two-way audio and video technology, where instructors and distance learning students
are connected virtually and communicate at predetermined times. Students are required
to have access to a computer with a webcam with microphone and high-speed internet
connectivity.
Moodle
Moodle is the primary course management system used to facilitate distance education
courses at Nash Community College. Every enrolled curriculum student will receive Moo-dle
login credentials. Login instructions are provided at moodle.nashcc.edu. For security
purposes, sharing your student login credentials is prohibited.
Nash Community College requires all faculty members to make their contact information,
and course syllabus available in Moodle. Traditional course faculty may additionally choose
to utilize Moodle to include supplemental handouts and resources, grades, and assign-ment
submission links. Other forms of supplemental online instruction may be used in ad-dition
to Moodle. Students are encouraged to have independent access to the Internet as
a supplemental part of every Nash Community College course.
North Carolina Video Over Internet Protocol (NCVIP) –
Information Highway / LEARN InSync
Video conferencing services at Nash Community College allow face-to-face interaction in
real time with two-way video and audio communication. Video conferencing technology
is a tool that can be used to increase productivity, reduce travel expense, and quickly bring
together a number of geographic locations around the State, the nation, and the world.
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
Student Email account provided by the College.
1. The three criteria for establishing an online course are listed below:
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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.
c.  The required development lead time and resources to offer the course are ade-quate
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 Admission requirements in the
College Catalog).
3.  Online (OL section) courses officially begin the first day of the semester and will not be
made available to students until the first day of the semester. Every student in an online
(OL) course is required to complete the Enrollment Verification Activity or first course
assignment within the first 10 percent point of each online (OL) course in order to re-main
enrolled in the course. Completion of the Enrollment Verification Activity or first
course assignment indicates that an online (OL) course student verifies his or her en-rollment
and attendance in the online (OL) course. Online (OL) courses are to be made
unavailable to any online (OL) course student who does not complete the Enrollment
Verification Activity or first course assignment within the first 10 percent of the course.
Furthermore, the student is to be marked as a “no show” (NS) in WebAdvisor attendance
tracking. Instructors are responsible for printing and submitting a 10 percent Census
Report to the Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness after the predetermined 10
percent point of each online course.
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 their respective due dates as noted on the online course out-line.
7.  Students will evaluate the course and the instructor for Fall and Spring courses in accor-dance
with the established evaluation procedure of the College by the thirteenth week
of each semester.
8.  Students taking online courses are subject to the Academic Progress Policy of the Col-lege,
as stated in the College Catalog.
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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, which may also include fingerprint, sex offender index, social security
verification, and health care fraud and abuse) and drug screens in order to meet regulatory
criteria of facilities 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
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 by Jan-uary
30th before beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts is 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:
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1. Students must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111.
2. Students must demonstrate placement out of or completion of MAT 080 or all funda-mental
math modules - DMA 010 through DMA 080.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
4. Students must complete a Nurse Aide I program and demonstrate current certification
on the North Carolina registry for Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNAI). The student is re-sponsible
for providing documentation to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator
upon program application.
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 is required to be taken at Nash Community College and 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 $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required
at the testing site.
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
• CHM 130/130A Intro to Chemistry/Lab 2 Points
3. An earned degree (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) will score 2 points in the ranking of students.
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:
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1.  Submission of a completed physical examination form. The physical exam can be
performed 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 by May
18th before beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcript is also required for pro-gram
admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures).
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 1, 2013 - May 20, 2014 for consideration for admissions in the following fall se-mester
(August 2014). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the
following criteria:
1.  Students must demonstrate placement out of, or completion of MAT 080 or all funda-mental
math modules - DMA 010 through DMA 080.
2.  All non-NUR prefix curriculum coursework must be completed by the end of spring
semester 2014 for consideration of acceptance into the evening option at Nash Com-munity
College.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
4.  Students must complete a Nurse Aide I program and demonstrate current certification
on the North Carolina registry for Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNAI). The student is re-sponsible
for providing documentation to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator
upon program application.
Note: The student must receive a grade of “C” or higher in all curriculum courses for pro-gram
progression and to meet graduation requirements.
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Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by June 15. Testing is required to be taken at Nash Community College and 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 $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required
at the testing site.
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.
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:
1. Submission of completed physical 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 by
January 30th before beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts is required for
program admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures).
B. LPN Nurse Transition Plan Program Application Process
Step I: Submit LPN Transition Plan program application to the Health Sciences Admis-sions
Coordinator by November 1st for consideration for admissions in the following spring
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semester Nursing Transition Concepts (NUR 214) course. To be eligible for a program appli-cation,
the student must meet the following criteria:
1. Students must be eligible for enrollment in ENG 111.
2. Students must demonstrate placement out of or completion of MAT 080 or all funda-mental
math modules - DMA 010 through DMA 080.
3. Students must have taken or be currently enrolled in: ACA 115, BIO 168 and CHM 130/130A.
If selected for program entry, students must have completed or be currently enrolled in
PSY 150 and BIO 169.
4. Students must demonstrate successful completion of NUR 101, NUR 102 and NUR 103
from a regionally and nationally accredited university or college.
5. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
6. Evidence of a current unencumbered LPN license. The student is responsible for pro-viding
this information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator upon program
application.
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 December 15th. Testing is required to be taken at Nash Community College and allowed
once per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two years. The higher score will count to-wards
admission. Students will be required to pay $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is
required at the testing site.
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.
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.
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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, CHM 130/130A, BIO 169, AND PSY 150.
Admissions to Practical Nursing Diploma (PNE) Program
A. Nash Community College Application
Students must complete an application for admissions to Nash Community College by Jan-uary
30th before beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts is also required for
program admissions (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p. 14).
B. Practical Nursing Diploma 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.
2. Students must demonstrate placement out of, or completion of, MAT 080 or all funda-mental
math modules - DMA 010 through DMA 080.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
4. Students must complete a Nurse Aide I program and demonstrate current certification
on the North Carolina registry for Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNAI). The student is re-sponsible
for providing documentation to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator
upon program application.
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 is required to be taken at Nash Community College and allowed once
per calendar year. Test scores are valid for two years. The higher score will count towards
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admission. Students will be required to pay $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required
at the testing site.
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.
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:
1. Submission of a completed physical 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 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 admission
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to a nursing program; and, two (2) readmissions. The total of three (3) admissions in-cludes
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”
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.
6. A student dismissed from a nursing program 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.
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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 by May
18th before beginning Step I. Submission of high school transcripts is also required for pro-gram
admission (see Curriculum Program Admission Procedures, p. 14).
B. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application Process
Step I: Submit a Physical Therapist Assistant program application to the Health Sciences
Admissions Coordinator by May 20th for consideration for admissions in the following fall
semester (August). To be eligible for a program application, the student must meet the fol-lowing
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 161 or MAT 171.
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 is required to be taken at Nash Community College and 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 $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required
at the testing site.
C. Determination Of Admission Status
Step III: Applicants are ranked and selected for admission based upon the following:
1. TEAS percentage score.
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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 161 College Algebra 		 2 points
	 OR
• MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
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
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.
2. Applicants must submit evidence of current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
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 pro-gram
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
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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 by May 18th before beginning Step 1. Submission of high school and all post-sec-ondary
transcripts 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 Admissions
Coordinator by May 20th 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. Students must be eligible for enrollment in ENG III
2. Students must demonstrate placement out of, or completion of MAT 080 or all funda-mental
math modules - DMA 010 through DMA 080.
3. The student’s overall grade point average must meet or exceed 2.000.
Step II: Eligible applicants will be invited to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
by June 15. Testing is required to be taken at Nash Community College and 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 $40.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID is required
at the testing site.
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:
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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 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology 	 2 points
• MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement 	 2 points
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 registration period for the
fall semester.
D. Additional Medical Assisting Program Requirements
1. Students accepted into 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 Admissions Coordinator. 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 (May – 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 Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
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
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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
clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards will not be considered for
re-entry to the MED program.
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).
3. Placement out of, or completion of, RED 090 and ENG 090 or DRE 098.
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 Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
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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
to laboratory safety and clinical education policies; or, significant concerns in regard to
clinical expectations for safety, ethical, and legal standards.
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:
1. ENG 111 level and MAT 161/171 level as evidenced by Course Readiness Assessment tests
or equivalent transfer credits from an accredited college or university.
2. Minimum score on the SAT as follows: Math 500; Critical Reading or Writing 500; or mini-mum
ACT scores of 22 on the math portion, 20 on the reading portion, and 18 on the
English portion.
3. High school graduates who graduated within 5 years of enrollment, have an unweighted
GPA of 2.6 or higher, and FRC code of 1-4 on their high school transcripts are eligible for
entry level college transfer courses.
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Admission to Criminal Justice/ Latent Evidence Technology/BLET
Programs
All prospective students are advised that the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Train-ing
Standards Commission sets minimum standards for employment for law enforcement offi-cers,
correctional officers, state youth services officers, probation and parole officers, surveillance
officers, and intake officers. Some of the minimum standards currently used by criminal justice
agencies are age, citizenship, health and physical fitness, education, drug testing, psychological
screening, background screening, and freedom from felony and/or serious misdemeanor convic-tions.
Applicants with a felony conviction are not eligible for employment with a criminal justice
agency. Applicants with a class “B” misdemeanor 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) School Director.
Admission to Cosmetology Program
In addition to completing the general admission procedures, applicants to the Cosmetology Pro-gram
must submit a current (within 12 months) and satisfactory tuberculosis skin test report. This
report must remain current while in the program.
Cosmetology Program applicants should be aware that the North Carolina State Board of Cos-metic
Art reserves the right to deny licensure to anyone convicted of a felony, even after success-fully
passing the state examination.
Admission to Early Childhood Education Program
Students entering the Early Childhood Education Program should be cautioned that according 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 excluded from operating or be-ing
employed in a child care setting regulated by the NC Division 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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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 that in no way impairs the learning environment. These guidelines may be
obtained from the Vice President for 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 his/her 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 Vice President for Student and Enrollment
Services. The Vice President will respond in writing within seven (7) working days. The stu-dent
may appeal this decision to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
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Academic Regulations
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 with an advisor or through WebAdvisor for the following se-mester.
Students who are on academic progress must register with an advisor, department
chair or counselor as referenced on pages 62 and 63.
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Academic Regulations
Audit
Through the 85 percent point of fall and spring terms and an equivalent period of the sum-mer
term, a course may be changed from a credit to audit with no academic penalty. For
an official 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
40-42 Career and College Promise High School
45-46 Career and College Promise - Early College
60-69 Fast Track Courses
70-79 Independent Study Courses
80-84 Electric Line Construction Technology-EMC
85-87 Electric Line Construction Technology-Progress Energy
88-89 Electric Line Construction Technology-Electricities
90-99 Miscellaneous Off-Campus Courses
01V-19V Day Courses -Virtual
21V-29V Night Courses - Virtual
60V-69V Fast Track Courses - Virtual
01VH-19VH Day Courses - Virtual Hybrid
21VH-29VH Night Courses - Virtual Hybrid
60VH-69VH Fast Track Courses - Virtual Hybrid
01S-19S Day (Self-Supporting)
21S-29S Evening (Self-Supporting)
01HN Honors Courses
HY1-HY99 Hybrid Courses
0L1-0L99 Online Courses
01W-19W Weekend Courses
21W-29W Weekend Evening Courses
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End with C Concurrent Course with Continuing Education
SK Basic Skills Plus
The section numbers listed above replace those used previously, which are listed below:
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 Career and College Promise High School
45-46 Career and College Promise - Early College
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
Withdrawals
During the first 85 percent of the regularly scheduled meetings of a course (including the
meeting for the final examination), or as designated by the instructor, a student may of-ficially
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 percent point.
Withdrawal dates vary by term. Punitive course grades will become part of the transcript
after the published withdrawal date.
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Request for Medical Withdrawal
1. The student seeking a withdrawal for medical reasons past the normal deadlines should
meet with a counselor in Student and Enrollment Services (SES) located in building A. The
counselor will discuss the reason for the medical withdrawal and, if the counselor believes
the medical reasons are appropriate, provide the student with guidance for the proper sub-mission
of documentation.
2. The student should complete the Request for Medical Withdrawal form(s) and present
supporting documentation to the Associate Dean of Student and Enrollment Services for
review. Acceptable documentation must include a physician’s signature, a specific recom-mendation
to withdraw due to medical reasons, and dates verifying that the medical con-dition
corresponds to the semester in which the medical withdrawal is requested.
Medical withdrawals will be recommended for all courses within the specified semester un-less
the documentation clearly states why the student’s medical condition does not require
withdrawal from all courses. Supporting medical documentation will be kept confidential
in the office of Student and Enrollment Services.
3. If the Associate Dean of Student and Enrollment Services recommends the medical with-drawal,
each instructor will be notified. In the event it is a part-time instructor, the depart-ment
chair will be informed and appropriate contact is made by the department chair.
4. The Associate Dean of Student and Enrollment Services will have the authority to ap-prove
or not approve the medical withdrawal.
5. If approved, the signed Medical Withdrawal Form will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Of-fice
to officially document the withdrawal or change of grade.
6. If the medical withdrawal is not approved, the student has the right of written appeal
to the Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services who will have the authority to
review all supporting documentation, including the medical documentation submitted by
the student, to issue a final resolution of the matter.
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.
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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.
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 percent
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
semester date. After the 85 percent point, and when a student’s unexcused absences ex-ceed
15 percent 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
Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services (SES), available in SES.
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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 pro-vided
a reasonable opportunity to complete the missed assignments or other work, the
instructor is authorized to give no credit for the missed work.
Nash Community College Virtual Learning
NCC offers students the unique opportunity to enroll and participate in a number of virtual
classes that are available online but differ from traditional online courses. Virtual learn-ing
allows for course participation from almost any remote site. The expectation of virtual
courses, those identified with the letter V in the course title, is that students will attend and
participate online during the scheduled course time. NCC’s virtual learning environment is
interactive and students are able to communicate with their instructors and other students
in real time during the class. Students enrolling in an NCC virtual course must have access
to a computer/laptop, earphones/headset, and a microphone/speaker phone. Addition-ally,
NCC recommends that students participating in virtual courses have high speed, wired
internet access with a bandwidth of 256k uplink and 512k downlink.
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
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Letter Numerical
Equivalent
Quality Points per Semester Hour
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
LA
S
U
XA
XB
XC
P
R/RT
Temporarily Late
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
93-100
85-92
77-84
Passed
Repeat/Retake
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
See explanation
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W – Withdrawal
W denotes official withdrawal by the student on or before the 85 percent point or as des-ignated
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 percent point, an instructor uses a WA during the semester when a student
has absences 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 at-tendance
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 percent 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 percent 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
before the 10 percent point of classes. This grade is not included in hours attempted
in GPA calculations and is non-punitive and will not affect the student’s GPA. Late course
entry is not permitted.
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 percent proficiency credit in meeting the required
hours for graduation or according to collaborative agreement program contracts. The pro-ficiency
examination(s) must be part of the regularly scheduled semester course offerings.
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A student 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 Course Readiness
Assessment.
T – Transfer Credit
A grade of T (Transfer Credit) 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.
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.
P-Passed
A grade of P (Passed) denotes successful completion of course. The grade is not included in
computing grade point average. Course hours are used for determining financial aid eligi-bility
related to credit hours attempted and satisfactory academic progress.
R-Repeat/RT-Retake
A grade of R (Repeat) or RT (Retake) denotes unsuccessful completion of course. The course
should be repeated. The grade is not included in computing grade point average. Course
hours are used for determining financial aid eligibility related to credit hours attempted
and satisfactory academic progress.
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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.
Fundamental 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.
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
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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, Vice President for
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. A change of grade must be made
within the semester 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 (DRE and DMA) 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 (DRE and DMA) do not
count towards satisfying Honor Roll requirements.
Transfer of Credit Between Institutions
Educational work completed at recognized reg