Academic Catalog
2014-2015
Surry Community College
www.surry.edu
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SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG VOL. XXXXVI
SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CATALOG
2014-2015
SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
COMMISSION ON COLLEGES TO AWARD ASSOCIATE DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES. CONTACT THE
COMMISSION ON COLLEGES AT 1866 SOUTHERN LANE, DECATUR, GA 30033-4097 OR CALL 404-679-4500 FOR
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ACCREDITATION OF SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Surry
Community College. The College reserves the right to make changes in the regulations, courses, fees, and other
matters of policy and procedures as deemed necessary. The College further reserves the right, at any time, to
request a student to withdraw when such action is considered to be in the best interest of the College.
Inquiries should be addressed to
Surry Community College
Public Information Office
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
Telephone (336) 386-3269
Fax (336) 386-8951
www.surry.edu
Surry Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, religion,
national origin, age, gender, or disability. For additional information, contact the Vice President of Student Services
or the Vice President of Finance at (336) 386-8121.
Surry Community College is a certified drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
and an ADA compliant institution.
Mission Statement
The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development
to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning, and service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the President ..................................................................................................... 1
Purpose of the Catalog ........................................................................................................... 2
Campus Map/Legend .............................................................................................................. 3
Academic Calendar 2014-2015 ................................................................................................ 5
Hours of Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
Functional Directory ............................................................................................................... 8
About the College ................................................................................................................. 10
Institutional Description .............................................................................................. 10
College Mission .......................................................................................................... 10
Institutional Goals ...................................................................................................... 10
Values . .................................................................................................................... 10
Learning College Philosophy ........................................................................................ 11
Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) .................................................................................. 12
Performance Measures and Standards ........................................................................... 12
Enrollment Information .......................................................................................................... 14
Admissions ............................................................................................................... 14
Career and College Promise for High School Students ........................................... 14
The Early College Application Process ................................................................. 14
International and Undocumented Student Admissions........................................... 15
General Admissions Procedures ......................................................................... 15
Placement Testing ........................................................................................... 16
Readmission Policy/Procedures ......................................................................... 16
Availability of programs based on educational preparation ..................................... 17
Nursing Programs Admission Procedures (ADN and PNE) ................................................. 18
Medical Assisting Program Admission Procedures ............................................................ 24
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Admission Procedures ............................................. 26
Academic Advising ..................................................................................................... 29
Registration and Class Scheduling ................................................................................ 29
Auditing Courses ........................................................................................................ 29
Course Overload Policy ............................................................................................... 29
Course Repetition ...................................................................................................... 30
Independent Study .................................................................................................... 30
Change of Program/Major ........................................................................................... 30
Class Cancellation ...................................................................................................... 30
Schedule Adjustment Policy (Add/Drop/Withdrawal) ........................................................ 30
Add Policy ...................................................................................................... 30
Drop Policy .................................................................................................... 30
Withdrawal Policy ............................................................................................ 31
Distance Education Withdrawals ........................................................................ 31
ACA Course Withdrawals .................................................................................. 31
Course Syllabus ......................................................................................................... 32
Class Attendance Policy .............................................................................................. 32
Satisfactory Academic Progress .................................................................................... 32
Academic Warning .......................................................................................... 33
Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................ 34
Tuition Refund Policy ....................................................................................... 36
College Bookstore ...................................................................................................... 37
Student Financial Aid .................................................................................................. 37
Veteran’s Administration Educational Benefits ................................................................ 43
Surry Community College Foundation, Inc. .................................................................... 44
Student Records Policy ............................................................................................... 45
Transcript Requests .................................................................................................... 46
Credit Measurement ................................................................................................... 47
Student Classification ................................................................................................. 47
Grade Definitions ....................................................................................................... 47
Grade Point Average ................................................................................................... 48
Incomplete Grade Policy ............................................................................................. 48
Academic Honors ....................................................................................................... 49
Academic Forgiveness ................................................................................................ 49
Final Grades .............................................................................................................. 50
Credit by Proficiency ................................................................................................... 50
Transfer Credit .......................................................................................................... 51
Accredited Colleges and Universities .................................................................. 51
College Tech Prep Articulation ........................................................................... 51
Military Credit ................................................................................................. 55
Advanced Placement (AP) Examination ............................................................... 55
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ......................................................... 56
International Transcripts .................................................................................. 57
Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................ 57
Student Support Services ....................................................................................................... 59
Academic Assistance .................................................................................................. 59
Academic Support Center ............................................................................................ 59
Career Services ......................................................................................................... 59
Computer Resources .................................................................................................. 60
Cosmetology Services ................................................................................................. 60
Counseling Services ................................................................................................... 60
Disability Support Services (ADA) ................................................................................. 60
Educational Opportunity Center Services ....................................................................... 62
Food Services ............................................................................................................ 62
Health Services ......................................................................................................... 62
Library .................................................................................................................... 62
Lockers .................................................................................................................... 63
Student Life .............................................................................................................. 63
Student Services ........................................................................................................ 63
Testing Center ........................................................................................................... 64
Upward Bound Program .............................................................................................. 65
Veteran’s Services ..................................................................................................... 65
Voter Registration ...................................................................................................... 65
College Policies .................................................................................................................... 66
Statement of College Policy ......................................................................................... 66
Student Rights .......................................................................................................... 67
Student Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 67
Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................................ 68
Students’ Role in Decision-Making ................................................................................ 74
Academic Appeals ...................................................................................................... 74
Athletic Policy ............................................................................................................ 76
Bulletin Boards Policy ................................................................................................. 77
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy ..................................................................................... 77
Children on Campus ................................................................................................... 78
Communicable Disease Policy ...................................................................................... 78
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy ..................................................................................... 79
Free Speech and Public Assembly Policy ........................................................................ 79
Graduation Rate Disclosure ......................................................................................... 81
Harassment and Discrimination Policy ........................................................................... 82
Inclement Weather Policy ............................................................................................ 86
Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy ................................................................ 88
Internet Usage Policy ................................................................................................. 89
Student E-Mail Policy .................................................................................................. 90
Parking and Traffic ..................................................................................................... 93
Release of Students’ Pictures ....................................................................................... 93
Religious and Non-Religious Observance Policy ............................................................... 93
Respect for Property ................................................................................................... 94
Campus Police/Security Policy ...................................................................................... 94
Student Safety .......................................................................................................... 95
Tobacco-free School Policy .......................................................................................... 96
Corporate and Continuing Education Programs .......................................................................... 98
Occupational Extension ............................................................................................... 98
College and Career Readiness ...................................................................................... 98
Human Resources Development ................................................................................... 99
Career Readiness Certificate ........................................................................................ 99
Small Business Center (SBC) ....................................................................................... 99
Customized Industry Training .................................................................................... 100
Personal Enrichment and Self-Supporting programs ...................................................... 100
Emergency Services Training Center ........................................................................... 100
Tuition, Fees, and Refunds ........................................................................................ 100
Registration and Attendance ...................................................................................... 101
Continuing Education Units ........................................................................................ 101
Continuing Education Transcripts ................................................................................ 101
Continuing Education Course Listing ........................................................................... 102
Curriculum Programs ........................................................................................................... 116
Degrees .................................................................................................................. 116
General Education Competency Requirements .............................................................. 117
Diplomas ................................................................................................................ 118
Certificates ............................................................................................................. 118
Developmental Studies ............................................................................................. 118
Online Learning ....................................................................................................... 119
Work-Based Learning (formerly Cooperative Education) ................................................. 121
College Transfer Programs ................................................................................................... 123
Students Planning to Transfer to a Four-Year Institution ................................................ 123
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement ....................................................................... 123
Students Earning the AA or AS Degree ........................................................................ 124
Students Transferring Before Completing the AA or AS Degrees ...................................... 125
Degree Selections .................................................................................................... 126
Minimum Course Requirements (MCR) ........................................................................ 127
NC Career and College Promise Transfer Pathways ........................................................ 128
Associate in Arts ...................................................................................................... 130
Associate in Science ................................................................................................. 132
Associate in Fine Arts ............................................................................................... 134
Transfer Course List ................................................................................................. 135
Associate in General Education Degree ................................................................................... 140
Programs of Study .............................................................................................................. 141
Associate in Applied Science Programs ................................................................................... 141
Diploma Programs .............................................................................................................. 142
Certificate Programs ............................................................................................................ 142
Elective Options .................................................................................................................. 143
Work-Based Learning Options ............................................................................................... 144
Accounting .............................................................................................................. 145
Advertising & Graphic Design ..................................................................................... 146
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology .................................................... 148
Automotive Systems Technology ................................................................................ 150
Business Administration ........................................................................................... 152
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology ................................................................ 153
Community Spanish Interpreter ................................................................................. 154
Computer Information Technology ............................................................................. 155
Computer Programming ................................................................................. 156
Information Systems Security ......................................................................... 156
Networking Technologies ................................................................................ 156
Web Technologies ......................................................................................... 156
Computer-Integrated Machining ................................................................................. 157
Construction Management Technology ....................................................................... 159
Construction Technology: Carpentry ................................................................ 160
Cosmetology ........................................................................................................... 161
Criminal Justice Technology ....................................................................................... 163
Criminal Justice Technology: Latent Evidence Concentration .......................................... 164
Digital Media Technology ........................................................................................... 165
Interactive Simulation Development and Design ................................................ 166
Early Childhood Associate ......................................................................................... 167
Infant/Toddler Care ...................................................................................... 168
Electrical Systems Technology – Electrical Track ........................................................... 169
Electrical Systems Technology – Photovoltaic Track ....................................................... 171
Electronics Engineering Technology ............................................................................ 173
Engineering Design Technology .................................................................................. 174
Entrepreneurship ..................................................................................................... 175
Horticulture - Sustainable Horticulture ........................................................................ 176
Mechatronics Engineering Technology ......................................................................... 177
Medical Assisting Technology .................................................................................... 179
Medical Office Administration ..................................................................................... 180
Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) ................................................................... 182
Nursing: Associate Degree Nursing (LPN-ADN) For Licensed Practical Nurses Only ............ 183
Nursing: General Occupational Technology (Pre-Nursing) .............................................. 184
Nursing: Practical Nursing (PN) .................................................................................. 185
Nursing Assistant ..................................................................................................... 186
Office Administration ................................................................................................ 187
Paralegal Technology ............................................................................................... 189
Physical Therapist Assistant ...................................................................................... 190
Viticulture & Enology ............................................................................................... 191
Welding Technology ................................................................................................. 194
Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 196
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Surry Community College is a comprehensive
community college, offering associate degrees,
diplomas, and certificates, as well as a variety of
educational opportunities and services through our
corporate and continuing education division. We have a
wonderful team of faculty, staff, and trustees unified by
our mission of promoting personal growth and
community development to a diverse population through
excellence in teaching, learning, and service. When you
enroll at Surry Community College, you will find people
helpful and eager to assist you. We provide relevant
programs and services for students in a positive learning
environment utilizing emerging technologies. It is with
great pride that I serve as President of Surry Community
College.
I am delighted to work with the faculty and staff to enable students to reach their educational goals. We
are proud of our past and look forward to our future as we provide lifelong learning opportunities.
We were recently named one of the top 120 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen
Institute. Only five colleges in the state of North Carolina hold this distinction. In addition, Surry is
rated an exceptional college by the North Carolina Community College System.
To meet the economic and workforce development needs of our service area, we offer customized,
skills- related training in both curriculum and corporate and continuing education. We strive to build
strong partnerships with business and industry, educational institutions, healthcare providers, economic
development agencies, and local, state, and federal governments to ensure continuous improvement
of student-focused programs and services.
A community college education provides the skills and knowledge one needs to successfully compete
in the workforce. Whether you are starting a new career or looking to improve job skills, Surry
Community College stands ready to assist you.
Dr. David R. Shockley
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PURPOSE OF THE CATALOG
The purpose of this catalog is to provide a general description of Surry Community College and its
various programs and services. Its provisions do not constitute an offer for a contract which may be
accepted by students through registration and enrollment in the College. Surry Community College
reserves the right to change without notice any fee, provision, offering, or requirements for admission
or graduation.
The student's catalog of record will be the catalog that is in effect on the date of his or her first
enrollment in a specific degree program as long as his or her enrollment is continuous. If the student
changes programs or stays out of classes for one or more semesters, the catalog of record will be that
in effect when the student re-enrolls.
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CAMPUS MAP & LEGEND
A BUSINESS OFFICE/CASHIER
CAREER SERVICES CENTER
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
HUMAN RESOURCES
KNIGHTS’ GRILL
POLICE DEPARTMENT
STUDENT SERVICES
TESTING CENTER/DISABILITY SERVICES
UPWARD BOUND
B COLLISION REPAIR
C BOOKSTORE
ENGLISH/COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
PRINT SHOP/MAIL ROOM
E CERAMICS/POTTERY LAB
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
ONLINE LEARNING
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER
F EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING
G GREENHOUSE
H COSMETOLOGY
HEALTH SCIENCES
INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
MATHEMATICS
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
I INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTER
J CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (GED/AHS)
LEARNING CENTER
FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
K ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
M HORTICULTURE
P PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GYM & FITNESS CENTER
R ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER (Library)
S WELDING
T EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL OF DESIGN
SCIENCES
V AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES
W WAREHOUSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2014‐2015
Fall 2014
Faculty Workdays…………………………………………Wednesday and Thursday, August 13th and 14th
First Day of Class ………………………………………………………………………………………..Friday, August 15th
Labor Day Holiday …………………………………………………………………………………Monday, September 1st
Fall Break ……………………………………………………………….Friday and Monday, October 17th and 20th
Veterans Day Observance…………………………………………………………………. Tuesday, November 11th
Thanksgiving Holidays ………………………………………………………….Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
November 26th, 27th, 28th
Last day of Class …………………………………………………………………………………….Friday, December 12th
Exam Days ……………………………………………………Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
December 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th
Spring 2015
Faculty Workdays …………………………………………………….Monday and Tuesday, January 5th and 6th
First Day of Class ………………………………………………………………………………….Wednesday, January 7th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Holiday …………………………………………………………….Monday, January 19th
Spring Break …………………………………………………………...Monday – Sunday, March 9th – March 15th
Easter Holiday …………………………………………………………………………………………………...Friday, April 3rd
Last Day of Classes ………………………………………………………………………………………………Friday, May 8th
Exam Days ………………………………………………………..Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
May 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th
Summer 2015
First Day of Summer Session and Full Summer Session ……………………………..Monday, May 18th
Memorial Day Observance ……………………………………………………………………………..Monday, May 25th
End of First Summer Session ………………………………………………………………………..Monday, June 22nd
First Day of Second Summer Session ………………………………………………………….Tuesday, June 23rd
Fourth of July Holiday …………………………………………………….Monday – Sunday, July 6th – July 12th
Last Day of Second Summer Session and Full Summer Session ………………Monday, August 3rd
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HOURS OF OPERATION
MAIN CAMPUS (Information Desk and Campus Police)
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-10:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm
BUSINESS AND CASHIER'S OFFICES
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm
CAREER SERVICES CENTER
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 7:30 am-2:30 pm
LIBRARY
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-9:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm (fall and spring semesters only)
Open 7:30 am-4:30 pm during fall/spring break and between semesters.
CORPORATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education programs/classes on campus and at all centers follow the regular college
schedule.
Main Campus (336-386-3398):
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm
Learning Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm; Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 pm-9:00 pm;
Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Elkin Center (336-386-3605):
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Learning Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-2:30 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm-9:00
pm
Pilot Center (336-386-3618):
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Learning Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Center for Public Safety, Mt. Airy (336-386-3680):
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am-3:00pm Jones Family
Resource Center, Mt. Airy (336-786-1071)
Learning Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm; 6:00 pm-9:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-
12:00 pm
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Yadkin Center (336-386-3580 or 336-679-4600):
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am-9:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm
Learning Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:30 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm-9:00
pm
KNIGHTS' GRILL (CAFETERIA)
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-2:00 pm and
Friday 7:30 am-1:30 pm (Closed on Fridays during Summer Semester)
BOOKSTORE
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am-3:00 pm
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER (E148)
Open lab hours vary by semester. Current hours are posted on the lab door, or call 336-386-3334 for
current hours.
COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology hours vary by semester. Call 336-386-3383 for current hours.
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FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORY
Surry Community College Telephone (336) 386‐8121
Office (Location) Phone Ext.
Advising and Course Selection Faculty Advisor or Student Services (A building) 3264
Academic Honors Student Services (A building) 3430
Academic Probation Curriculum (H building) 3226
Academic Support Center Tutoring (2nd floor, R building) 3460
Add a course Student Services (A building) 3430
Admissions Student Services (A building) 3218
Americans with Disabilities Act Office of Disability Services (A building) 3443
Attendance Policy Instructor’s Syllabus 3276
Books and Supplies Campus Bookstore (C building) 3249
Business and Industry Services Continuing Education 3211
Campus Police Information Center (A building) 0
Career Services Student Services (A building) 3291
Certification/Licensure Courses Continuing Education 3398
Change Name/Address Student Services (A building) 3218
Change Program/Major Student Services (A building) 3218
Clubs and Organizations Student Services (A building) 3264, 3246
Drop a course Student Services (A building) 3595
Emergencies Campus Police/Information Center (A building) 0 or 911
Exam Schedule Website or Curriculum Office (H building) 3250
Tuition and Fees Business Office (A building) 3381
Financial Aid Student Services (A building) 3465, 3529
Grading System Instructor’s Syllabus or Student Services 3595
Graduation Student Services (A building) 3430
High School Completion Continuing Education 3243
Insurance (Student) Student Services (A building) 3231
Lost and Found Information Center (A building) 0
Moodle Technology Services (E building) 3434
Online Learning Technology Services (E building) 3382
Parking Permits & Regulations Business Office (A building) 3208, 3381
Placement Testing Student Services (A building) 3443
Registration Student Services (A building) 3595
Telephones (pay phone) A building 0
Transcripts Student Services (A building) 3595
Transfer Information Student Services (A building) 3264
Tutoring Academic Support Center (R building) 3460
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Surry Community College Telephone (336) 386‐8121
Office (Location) Phone Ext.
Veterans Assistance Student Services (A building) 3245
Voter Registration Information Student Services (A building) 3443
Work-Based Learning Student Services (A building) 3291
You may reach any of these extensions directly by dialing 386 in front of the extension number.
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
INSTITUTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Surry Community College is a public, community-centered, comprehensive community college with
an open-door admissions policy. It is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College
System. Its primary service area consists of Surry and Yadkin counties. The College offers
educational programs which lead to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It also offers a
variety of learning opportunities and services through continuing education offerings.
COLLEGE MISSION
The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development
to a diverse population through excellence in teaching, learning, and service.
Approved by the SCC Board of Trustees on March 10, 2014.
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS
To fulfill its mission, Surry Community College will:
1. Increase student enrollment, retention, and goal completion.
2. Improve and expand student learning through excellence in academic programs and support
services.
3. Support the educational and economic development of our community.
4. Secure and manage resources to ensure growth and success.
5. Promote and enhance diversity.
Approved by the SCC Board of Trustees on August 9, 2010.
VALUES
In planning and implementing activities to accomplish its mission, the College affirms the following
values.
1. The College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning through an emphasis on
critical thinking.
2. The College is committed to a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and caring among
students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
3. The College is committed to developing students' sense of personal responsibility.
4. The College is committed to using emerging technologies to enhance students' learning and
to increase institutional effectiveness.
5. The College is committed to continuous improvement and research-driven decision making.
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LEARNING COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY
Surry Community College faculty subscribe to the following “learning college” principles:
1. The learning college creates substantive change in individual learners.
2. The learning college engages learners in the learning process as full partners, assuming
primary responsibility for their own choices.
3. The learning college creates and offers as many options for learning as possible.
4. The learning college assists learners to form and participate in collaborative learning
activities.
5. The learning college defines the roles of its learning facilitators by the needs of the learners.
6. The learning college and its learning facilitators succeed only when improved and expanded
learning can be documented for its learners.
To achieve meaningful, lasting learning, students must be intellectually engaged. In order to take
responsibility for making their own choices, learners must become good decision makers. The faculty
seek to improve the thinking skills of learners through activities and assignments that require
intellectual engagement and higher-order thinking. The College has adopted the Paul and Elder model
of critical thinking, a model that gives students tools to think effectively about any subject. The
model consists of the Elements of Thought to analyze thinking, the Intellectual Standards to evaluate
thinking, and the Intellectual Traits to improve thinking.
The Elements of Thought represent the essential components of reasoning. All reasoning has a
purpose, is an attempt to figure something out or solve some problem, is done from a point of view,
is based on information, is expressed through concepts and ideas, is based on assumptions, contains
inferences and conclusions, and leads somewhere or has implications and consequences. Learners
analyze thinking by identifying and explaining its elements.
The Intellectual Standards are applied to thinking to ensure its quality. Good reasoning is clear,
accurate, precise, relevant, with the appropriate amount of depth and breadth, and is logical, focused
on significant issues, and fair. Learners evaluate thinking by comparing it to these standards.
The Intellectual Traits exemplify the attitudes or values of critical thinkers. Skilled thinkers are ethical
thinkers, are confident that they can think their way to a reasonable answer, and do not claim to
know more than they actually do. Skilled thinkers are able to persevere through confusion and
questions to achieve understanding and hold themselves to the same standards to which they hold
others.
Terry O’Banion, Creating More Learning-Centered Community Colleges, League for Innovation in the
Community College (1977).
Richard Paul and Linda Elder, The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools, Foundation for
Critical Thinking (2009).
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QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN
Recognizing the importance of good communication skills for all college graduates, Surry Community
College has created a plan to improve the quality of instruction and student learning in the area of
written communication. The five-year plan, started in 2014, is called “The Write Choice for Success,”
and focuses on developing a culture in which students improve their writing in four key areas using
the writing process.
The College seeks to improve student writing in these four areas:
1. Clarity and precision – using specific details to communicate effectively
2. Accuracy and correctness – representing sources fairly and conforming to the conventions
of documentation, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage
3. Depth – addressing the complexities of a significant topic
4. Organization – writing in focused and coherent sentences and demonstrating appropriate
organization and formatting for audience and purpose
Students will use the stages of the writing process to improve their writing:
 Prewriting
 Drafting
 Revising
 Editing
Since the only way to improve writing is to write, instructors will assign both formal and informal
writing assignments in all classes. The Academic Support Center Writing Lab provides one-on-one
tutoring and group workshops in written communication to help students manage the increase in
writing assignments.
In addition to grades at the course level, student performance will be tracked through institution-wide
assessments such as the standardized ETS Proficiency Profile test and general education artifact
assessment.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS
Beginning with the 1999-2000 fiscal year, the North Carolina Community College System initiated
a new process to ensure public accountability for state monies spent. The system consists of eight
performance measures. While these measures do not reflect all aspects of Surry Community
College’s mission, they do reflect many of the key elements of our mission. The faculty and staff of
Surry Community College welcome the opportunity to document for the communities we serve our
performance on these measures. We are committed to continuous assessment and improvement
of the programs and services we offer.
The following table indicates how Surry Community College rated on each measure for 2012-2013.
Questions may be addressed to the SCC Office of Institutional Effectiveness at 336-386-3451.
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Performance Measures and Standards 2014 Report
(For Fiscal Year 2012-13)
# Measure
State-Wide
College
Mean
System
Goal
SCC
Results Met Goal
Colleges
Achieving
1. Basic Skills
Student
Progress
41.3% 51.2% 42.1% No 6
2. GED Pass Rate 73.6% 82.0% 87.5% Yes 10
3. Developmental
English Subsequent
Success
64.4% 74.9% 65.8% No 4
4. Developmental Math
Subsequent Success
64.4% 75.4% 71.9% No 8
5. First Year
Progression
68.3% 74.6% 66.2% No 10
6. Completion Rate 43.6% 45.6% 46.9% Yes 21
7. Licensure Pass Rate 83.2% 91.7% 91.5% No 3
8. Transfer
Performance
87.8% 93.8% 88.8% No 5
 Color indicators are based on the precise percentages and not the rounded percentage
that is displayed.
Measure Performance
Met or Exceeded Goal 2, 6
Below Goal, Above College Average 1, 3, 4, 7, 8
Below College Average, Above Baseline 5
Below Baseline 0
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ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS
Admission to Surry Community College is open to any U. S. citizen who is eighteen years of age or
older. Although this open-door admission policy allows access to college courses for virtually anyone,
immediate ad- mission to some degree/diploma programs is dependent on the following factors:
1. Students admitted to all associate degree programs must have earned a high school diploma
from an accredited secondary school or have earned either a GED or Adult High School Diploma.
2. Students enrolling in a degree, diploma or certificate program or planning to enroll in select
courses are required to take the College Placement Test (CPT). Results of the testing are used to
ensure students’ ability to succeed in certain programs or courses. If results indicate a lack of
readiness to begin college-level work, students will be required to complete the appropriate
developmental courses. CPT scores are valid for 5 years.
3. Students interested in pursuing courses at Surry Community College must follow the general
admissions procedures outlined in the General Admissions Procedures section.
4. Students interested in pursuing a selective admissions program (Medical Assisting, Nursing, and
Physical Therapist Assistant, etc.) must also follow additional admissions procedures.
Career and College Promise Program for High School Students
Session Law 2011-145, the Appropriations Act of 2011, authorizes 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 college certificates, diplomas,
and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Surry Community
College offers 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:
For Career and College Promise program information and admissions requirements, current high school
students should contact the SCC Representative at their high school, their high school guidance
counselor, or the Career and College Promise admissions representative at SCC.
The Early College Application Process
Students interested in applying to Early College must:
1. Complete an Early College application through either the Surry County School (SCS) or Yadkin
County School (YCS) System, depending upon their county of residence.
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2. Complete the SCC application after receiving notification of acceptance from their respective
school system.
3. Send a letter of referral from their high school indicating acceptance into the Early College
High School to SCC along with their SCC application.
NOTE: The school systems (SCS and YCS) determine eligibility for their respective Early Colleges:
 Surry Early College High School of Design
 Yadkin Early College High School
International and Undocumented Student Admissions
International transcripts must be translated prior to admission to Surry Community College.
Translators should be certified by the American Translators Association. For a complete list of
members, visit www.atanet.org or the local chapter, Carolina Association of Translators and interpreters
at www.catiweb.org.
Surry Community College is not authorized to issue the I-20 student VISA to international or foreign
students.
In 2010, The State Board of Community Colleges amended 23 N.C.A.C. 02C .0301 as it pertains to
admission requirements for undocumented immigrants. Surry Community College can now admit
undocumented immigrants in accordance with all General Admissions Procedures and the following
conditions:
1. The student 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. The student must comply with all federal and state laws concerning financial aid.
3. The student shall not be considered a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes and must be
charged the out-of-state tuition rate.
4. The student understands that federal law prohibits states from granting professional licenses to
un- documented immigrants, thus making the student ineligible to enroll in certain programs of
study.
5. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocumented
student in any class or program of study when capacity limitations exist.
General Admissions Procedures
The Office of Admissions is responsible for the administration and coordination of all admissions
procedures.
1. Complete an Application for Admissions via The College Foundation of North Carolina (cfnc.org)
or www.surry.edu.
2. Submit an official high school transcript or GED scores. Students providing proof of an earned
associate degree or higher completion from an accredited college or university may request
to waive this requirement. Home school graduates must provide proof of school's registration
with the respective state's department of education.
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3. Submit official transcripts of all postsecondary education for Financial Aid and transfer credit
evaluation purposes.
4. All students entering a degree, diploma, or certificate program must take the College
Placement Test. See information on Placement Testing below.
5. Surry Community College requires all students to follow course pre-requisites as outlined by
the North Carolina Community College System. However, students who have evidence
(transcripts, test scores, portfolios, etc.) to merit waiver consideration can present their case
to the division chair who oversees the course in question. Only the division chair responsible
for the pre-requisite course in question can provide students a waiver.
Placement Testing
The placement test assesses a student’s skills in the areas of reading, English, and math. Students are
required to take the placement test if they are planning to pursue a degree, diploma, or certificate or if they
are planning to enroll in a course with a pre-requisite. Placement test scores are valid for five years.
Students are encouraged to attend free remediation sessions before taking these tests.
Retaking the Placement Test
NCDAP Mathematics Placement Test
A student may retest the NCDAP math placement test one time within a calendar year, provided the
student satisfies the following:
1) Successfully completes one or more remediation courses through the Academic Success
Center. Successful completion of any remediation course is defined by the student making an
80 or better on the pre-diagnostic test given at the end of the remediation course.
2) Pays a retesting fee of $10.00.
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skill Placement Test
Until the release of the new NCDAP English and Reading Placement Test (expected spring 2015), a
student may retest their Accuplacer English and Reading placement test one time within a calendar
year, as long as they pay the $10.00 retesting fee.
Once the student has enrolled in a developmental course (DMA, DRE) sequence, the student has no
option for retesting.
-Approved by the Board of Trustees June 9, 2014
Readmission
Students who have withdrawn in good standing and/or who have not attended for a period of one year
or more will need to request readmission status through the Office of Admissions. Applicants for
readmission to limited admission programs must follow regular admissions procedures for those
programs. Students who have been suspended for disciplinary reasons may request readmission after
the term of suspension has expired. These students will be required to consult with the Vice
President of Student Services prior to registration.
General Readmission Procedures
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1. Complete an application for admission via www.surry.edu.
2. New official transcripts are required for students who have not enrolled at SCC for five years,
students who applied and never attended, or students who have new information available on
their previously submitted transcripts. (See General Admissions Procedures #2 and #3 for more
information.)
3. New copies of placement test scores are not normally required unless test scores are no longer
valid.
4. Persons with readmission status will resume or begin their program of study following the
current academic catalog requirements.
5. Currently enrolled high school students (e.g. Early College, Career and College Promise
students) must apply for readmission upon high school graduation.
AVAILABILITY OF PROGRAMS BASED ON EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
Students who have a High School Diploma, GED, or Adult High School Diploma may enroll in ALL
degree, diploma, or certificate programs.
Students who do not have a high school credential may enroll in the following programs:
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Diploma
Automotive Systems Diploma
Automotive Systems Certificate
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Diploma
Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Certificate
Computer-Integrated Machining Certificate
Construction Technology Diploma
Construction Technology Certificate
Electrical Systems-Electrical Track Certificate
Electrical Systems-Electrical Track Diploma
Electrical Systems-Photovoltaic Track Certificate
Electrical Systems-Photovoltaic Track Diploma
Engineering Design Certificate
Mechatronics Engineering Technology Certificate
Mechatronics Engineering Technology Diploma
Medical Office Certificate
Office Administration Certificate
Viticulture & Enology Certificate
Welding Diploma
Welding Certificate
NOTE: IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL AID, A STUDENT MUST POSSESS A HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED.
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NURSING PROGRAMS
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
ADN Class and PNE Class
A student's admission to the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and the Practical Nursing (PN) programs
is based upon a comparison of grades and entrance test ranking with other applicants.
NURSING ADMISSION TESTING
Students who wish to take the TEAS should contact the Administrative Assistant for Health Sciences in
H-314 (336-386-3275). Students must register for the TEAS no later than noon on the day prior to
the scheduled test. Cost of the test is $40.00 and is due at the time of registration.
The nursing entrance exam is one component of the admission process. Students taking the test on
computer will receive their score at the conclusion of the test and will know if they met the benchmark
score required for qualification as a possible candidate for admission into the nursing program.
Once the TEAS test has been completed, the Associate Dean of Health Sciences will provide Student
Services with a list of students who have met the benchmark score on the TEAS. The Enrollment
Management Specialist for Special Admission Programs will conduct an audit of each student's file to
ensure all criteria for admission have been met.
 Students seeking admittance to nursing programs at Surry Community College are required to
take Version V of the TEAS test. This test is offered by the college in February and May for ADN
Candidates, and in June and September for PNE and LPN-ADN candidates.
 Students must score at or above the benchmark set for Surry Community College, which is an
Academic Preparedness level of "Proficient" or higher.
 Students may take the TEAS test every 3 months to qualify for consideration into the program.
Students should be aware that taking earlier versions of the test will be counted in the frequency
of testing; however, there is no way to convert scores from earlier versions of the TEAS to the
version required by Surry Community College. TEAS scores are valid for one year. Study guides
and online practice tests for the TEAS may be purchased online at www.atitesting.com.
 Students may take the TEAS test at any location and have an official transcript from ATI
transferred to Surry, Attn: Associate Dean of Health Sciences. Students should be aware that
Surry Community College requires students to take a different version of TEAS V every 3 months,
and therefore it is recommended that all testing be completed at Surry.
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MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All materials listed below under "A" are due by:
 February 15, 2015, for ADN students who take the admission test in February
 May 15, 2015, for ADN students who take the admission test in May
 June 15, 2015, for PN and LPN-ADN students who take the admission test in June
 September 15, 2015, for PN and LPN-ADN students who take the admission test in September
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY TO THE NURSING PROGRAM
1. Meet or exceed the benchmark score on the TEAS Test. The benchmark score set by Surry
Community College is the ATI Academic Preparedness Level of "Proficient" or higher. Students
should be aware that the numerical score corresponding to the level of "Proficient" fluctuates as
the test is revised by ATI.
2. Complete the SCC General Admissions Application.
3. Provide Surry Community College Admissions and Records Office with an official high school
transcript or GED scores and official transcripts from all colleges attended. Official transcripts
should be mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered by applicant in an envelope
sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
4. Complete appropriate Placement Test, complete developmental prerequisites or have achieved the
cut-off scores for credit in these courses.
5. Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college courses taken in the last 3 years.
If high school students have no post-secondary courses, the student must have at least a 3.0 GPA
in their high school courses.
6. Students who have not taken BIO 168 (Anatomy & Physiology I) must have completed Biology
and Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better in high school or BIO 111 and CHM 092 or CHM 131
(preferred) and associated lab component with a grade of "C" or better in order to take BIO 168 -
Anatomy & Physiology I.
2015 TEAS Test Schedule
Fall 2015 ADN - February 27, 2015 and May 29, 2015
Spring 2016 PN and LPN-ADN - June 19, 2015 and September 18, 2015
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COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST SCORES
 To be considered for admission to the ADN, LPN-ADN, or PN program, all applicants must have
completed all developmental prerequisites or met cut-off scores for exiting DMA 050; RED 090,
and ENG 090 or DME 098 (new developmental course for Reading and English).
 If an applicant scores less than the minimum cut-off scores on the Placement Test, he/she will be
required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses. If the student completes
all of the required developmental courses with a grade of "C" or better prior to the application
deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she may be considered eligible to
apply to the program.
 The Health Sciences Division follows the college placement testing policy of the college.
 If the college placement test has been taken at another community college (in the past five
years), it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the scores are transferred to Surry
Community College.
REQUIRED GRADES AND LENGTH OF TIME SINCE COMPLETING SCIENCE IF TAKEN
PRIOR TO ADMISSION.
Students must have achieved at least a "C" in all required curriculum courses with no more than three
attempts. BIO 168 & BIO 169 completion must have been within the last five years. (LPN-to-ADN
students are exempt from this requirement.)
LPN‐to‐ADN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN UNRESTRICTED PRACTICAL NURSING
LICENSE IN NORTH CAROLINA OR ONE OF THE COMPACT STATES.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NURSING STUDENTS
ADN STUDENTS (Including LPN-ADN) - Those student applicants who have the highest rank on their
grades earned in BIO 168, BIO 169, ENG 111, ENG 112 or ENG 113 or 114 and MAT 152 (current high
school students in top 15% of class receive ten points) and the Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS) will be admitted into the ADN program.
PN STUDENTS - Those student applicants who have the highest rank on their grades earned in
BIO 163, ENG 111, and PSY 150 (current high school students in top 15% of class receive ten points)
and the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will be admitted into the PN program.
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DECISION NOTIFICATION
 Early admission for the Fall ADN program will be offered in late April. Final admission for the
Fall ADN program will be offered by late June. Students can expect to receive decisions
regarding admission by mail.
 Early admission for the Spring PN and Spring LPN-ADN programs will be offered in late July
with final admissions offered by late October. Students can expect to receive decisions
regarding admission by mail.
 Acceptance cards and orientation information will be included in the acceptance packets.
Students must return acceptance cards by the designated deadline in order to maintain their
admitted status. Final admission status is contingent upon completion of the required items
(See the section on Additional Admission Requirements) by the dates requested.
NURSING ADMISSION TIMELINE
FALL SEMESTER START DATE
(ADN program)
College
Application
Completion of Minimum
Nursing Application Req.
TEAS Test
Decision
Notification
February 15, 2015 February 15, 2015 February 27, 2015 Late April, 2015
or
Late June, 2015
May 15, 2015 May 15, 2015 May 29, 2015
SPRING SEMESTER START DATE
(PN program or LPN to ADN)
College
Application
Completion of Minimum
Nursing Application Req.
TEAS Test
Decision
Notification
June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015 June 19, 2015 Late July, 2015
or
Late October, 2015
September 15, 2015 September 15, 2015 September 18, 2015
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MEETING
It is recommended that all nursing program applicants attend a Nursing Applicant Information
Session.
Contact the Enrollment Management Specialist for Special Admission Programs for more information.
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission into a nursing program is contingent upon completion of the following items by the dates
requested. Prospective students must submit:
1. Valid documentation of current Nurse Aide I certification and any other current related
certifications, licenses, etc. (LPN-to-ADN students are exempt from this requirement.) Student
transcripts will be evaluated to ensure the student successfully completed a state approved
program for Nursing Assistant I training (Curriculum or Continuing Education Courses will suffice
for this requirement) before notification of admission. Nurse Aide I certification must be valid by
the first day of the semester that the student enters nursing classes for admission to occur. The
Department of Nursing will verify certification from the NCNAR website.
2. Completed medical form with test results and the most recent dates of immunizations/proof of
immunity, including a positive Hepatitis B titer, or a signed waiver; positive varicella (Chicken Pox)
titer or recent immunization (history of having chicken pox is not acceptable proof of immunity);
positive MMR titer or proof of 2 MMR vaccines; either a Td booster within the last five years, or a
T-DAP vaccine; and 2-step TB screening. The medical form must be completed and submitted to
the nursing department by the deadlines specified at the informational session required for
students offered admission. Arrangements must be made by the student to have influenza
vaccines each fall when they become available as these are highly recommended (or in some
instances mandatory) by the clinical facilities.
3. Valid CPR certification through American Heart Association (Health Care Provider) that is valid
by the first clinical day, and maintained through the end of the respective program.
4. Evidence of appropriate health and/or accident insurance (or can be purchased through school).
5. Malpractice insurance is included in tuition and fees for nursing students.
6. Documentation of one year of clinical experience as an LPN with direct patient care in a health
care agency within the last three years or LPN licensure and graduation from a PNE program
within 1year. (Required for LPN-to-ADN students only).
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREENING
In the health sciences programs, students are assigned clinical rotations in a number of participating
agencies.
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Various accrediting bodies, as well as state and federal mandates, regulate these agencies. The
accrediting bodies or state and federal regulations may require that students, while practicing in a
clinical setting, have a criminal background check or drug screening. The drug screening may be done
once, before the student reports to the clinical agency, or randomly, during the clinical experience. If
the student has a criminal conviction, tests positive for illicit drugs or for drugs that a student cannot
produce a valid prescription for the agency may refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical
experience.
The Surry Community College Nursing Department and Continuing Education Division are supportive
of the clinical agencies that choose to perform drug tests and/or criminal background checks on these
students. If a nursing student is prohibited from participating in a clinical agency for any reason, the
student will be dismissed from the nursing program due to his/her inability to progress.
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MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
The Medical Assisting program curriculum prepares graduates to perform entry-level administrative
and clinical functions in the outpatient medical setting. Each entering class is limited to thirty full-time
students.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must do the following:
1. Complete the SCC General Admissions Application.
2. Complete appropriate Placement Test(s). Meet minimum cut-off scores on the Placement
Test(s).
3. Have an official high school transcript or GED scores mailed to the Office of Admissions at SCC.
Official transcripts should be mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered in an
envelope sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to the program, all students must have completed all developmental
prerequisites or met cut-off scores for exiting DMA 010, 020, & 030, and DRE 098.
 If an applicant scores less than the minimum cut-off scores on the Placement Test, he/she will
be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses.
 If a Placement Test(s) was taken at another community college, the applicant has responsibility
for ensuring the scores are transferred to SCC.
 Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college courses taken in the last three years. High
school students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their high school courses. High school GPA is
used if candidate has less than 10 semester hour of college credits and college GPA will be used
with 10 semester hours or greater of college credit. Weighted high school GPA's will be
accepted.
 Students who have taken MED prefix courses that are older than five years from the date of
acceptance into the Medical Assisting program will be required to take an entrance exam given
by the Medical Assisting Program Director. The student must score an "85" or better (7 point
scale) on the exam in order for the courses to be acceptable for the Medical Assisting program.
 Students must present a valid CPR certification through the American Heart Association (Health
Care Provider) and maintain their certification to the end of their respective program.
Student Prohibition from a Clinical Setting
In the Medical Assisting Program, students are assigned externships in a number of participating
clinical agencies. Various accrediting bodies, as well as state and federal mandates, regulate these
agencies. The accrediting bodies or state and federal regulations may require that students, while
practicing in a clinical setting, have a criminal background check or drug screening. The drug
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screening may be done once, before the student reports to the clinical agency, or randomly, during
the clinical experience. If the student has a criminal conviction, tests positive for illicit drugs or for
drugs that a student cannot produce a valid prescription for the agency may refuse to allow the
student to participate in the clinical experience. The Surry Community College Medical Assisting
program is supportive of the clinical agencies that choose to perform drug tests and/or criminal
background checks on these students.
If a Medical Assisting student is prohibited from participating in a clinical agency for any reason, the
student will be dismissed from the Medical Assisting program due to his/her inability to progress. In
addition the student will:
 Earn a grade of "F" for the MED 260 course;
 Be withdrawn from the MED 262 course he/she is enrolled in;
 Have a grade of "W" assigned for the MED 262 course he/she is withdrawn from;
 Be unable to progress in the program;
 Need to apply for readmission to the program in order to return
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) PROGRAM
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
***ALL MATERIALS DUE BY FEBRUARY 15, 2015, FOR EARLY ADMISSION AND BY
MAY 15, 2015, FOR FINAL ADMISSIONS FOR FALL 2015***
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TO APPLY TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT PROGRAM
1. Complete the Surry Community College General Admissions Application.
2. Have official high school transcript or GED scores and official transcripts from all colleges
attended submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. Official transcripts should be
mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered by applicant in an envelope
sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
3. Complete appropriate Placement Test, complete developmental prerequisites or have
achieved the cut-off scores for credit in these courses.
4. Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college courses taken in the last
three years. High school students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their high school courses.
High school GPA is used if candidate has less than 10 semester hours of college credits and
college GPA will be used with 10 semester hours or greater of college credit. Weighted high
school GPAs will be accepted.
5. Students who have not taken BIO 168 (Anatomy & Physiology I) must have completed
Biology and Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better in high school or BIO 111 and CHM 092
or CHM 131 (preferred) and associated lab component with a grade of "C" or better in order
to take BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I.
6. Complete a minimum of 20 observation/volunteer hours in a physical therapy clinical setting
under the supervision of a licensed PT or PTA. These hours must be documented and signed
off on by the PT or PTA. A form to document these clinical hours is available for download
on the SCC PTA website.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST SCORES
 If an applicant scores less than the minimum cutoff scores on the College Placement Test(s),
he/she will be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses. If the
student completes all of the required developmental courses with a grade of "C" or better
prior to the application deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she
may be considered eligible to apply to the program.
 The Health Sciences Division follows the college placement testing policy of the college.
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REQUIRED GRADES AND LENGTH OF TIME SINCE COMPLETING ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY I IF TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION.
 Students must have achieved at least a "C" in all curriculum courses with no more than
three attempts. BIO 168 & BIO 169 completion must have been within the last five years.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS BASIC ENTRANCE TEST (HOBET‐V)
 Students should contact the Health Sciences Division Administrative Assistant (336-386-
3275) in order to register for the test no later than noon on the day prior to the scheduled
test.
 The cost of the test is approximately $35 and must be paid at the time of registration with
cash, check, or money order made out to Surry Community College.
 Taking the HOBET-V does not necessarily qualify the student for admission to the PTA
program.
 Students will receive their score at the conclusion of the test and will know if they have met
the minimum score required to qualify for admission to the PTA program.
 Once the test has been completed, the Associate Dean of Health Sciences will provide
Student Services with a list of students who have taken the HOBET-V and they will conduct
an audit of the student's file to ensure all criteria for admission have been met.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION TO THE PTA PROGRAM
 In Phase I of the admission process students will be ranked based on their GPA, grades
earned in BIO 168, BIO 169, PHY 110, PHY 110A, ENG 111, and PSY 150, work experience
as a Physical Therapy Aide/Tech or currently licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist,
bachelor's degree in allied health related field*, associate degree in allied health related
field*, and HOBET-V score.
 The top applicants in Phase I will be selected to continue to Phase II where they will be
interviewed and required to write an essay.
 *Allied health related fields include: Exercise physiology, athletic training,
orthotics, prosthetics, COTA, respiratory therapy, speech language pathology, etc.
NOT included among "Allied Health" are certified nursing assistants, personal
trainers, etc.
 Any student deferred to final admissions will be ranked with applicants from the final
admissions phase and may be offered a chance to progress to Phase II with the candidates
for final admission.
ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
 Students who are accepted for early admission into the PTA program will be notified by mail
in late April. Medical forms, acceptance cards, and orientation information will be included in
the acceptance packets.
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 Students who are accepted for final admission into the PTA program will be notified by
telephone and mail in late July. Medical forms, acceptance cards, and orientation
information will be included in the acceptance packets.
 Students must return acceptance cards by the designated date in order to maintain their
admitted status.
 Students who are not admitted into the PTA program who wish to be considered for the
following year must reapply.
 Once all seats are filled, alternate students will be chosen by rank if an accepted student
declines or is disqualified.
 Only one prior admission to the SCC PTA program will be permitted.
 Final admission status is contingent upon completion of the required items (see Additional
Admission Requirements).
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission into the PTA program is contingent upon completion of the following items by the dates
requested. Prospective students must submit:
 A completed medical form with test results and the most recent dates of
immunizations/proof of immunity, including positive Hepatitis B titer or signed declination
form; positive varicella (Chicken Pox) titer or recent immunization; positive MMR titer or
proof of two vaccinations of MMR; and Tetanus booster within the last eight years. The
completed medical form must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant for Health
Sciences no later than the designated date for PTA students.
 Evidence of appropriate health and/or accident insurance (or can be purchased through
school).
 Malpractice insurance dues must be paid by designated date and may be included in fees
paid with tuition.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREEN
Criminal background checks and drug screening are required by MOST clinical agencies. PTA
students prohibited from participating in a clinical internship based on their criminal background
check and/or drug screen will be dismissed from the PTA program due to their inability to progress.
All students must sign the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen Acknowledgement Form
when registering for the HOBET-V.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Surry Community College is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314;
Telephone: 703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advising services are readily available to all students. Student Services staff and faculty
advisors will work with students to plan a course of study to take them from where they are to where
they want to be. From learning more about what a particular course is really like to making sure
students are going to be ready to complete a degree when they want to, the staff will be there to help.
For students interested in transferring, this staff will help make the transition a positive experience
through such assistance as helping students find the right person to see at the senior college or
guiding students through the application process.
REGISTRATION AND CLASS SCHEDULING
Curriculum classes at Surry Community College are normally scheduled for 16 weeks during the fall
and spring semesters. The summer semester is scheduled for 10 weeks. At times, classes 12-week, 8-
week, and 5-week sessions are offered.
In developing the curriculum class schedule each semester, Surry Community College tries to provide
as broad a schedule as possible to allow for students’ needs. Classes are generally available beginning
at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and continuing through the evening hours. Most curriculum classes are
taught on the college campus in Dobson. Some are offered at the Center for Public Safety (Mount
Airy), the Yadkin Center, the Pilot Center, the Elkin Center, and on the Internet.
Some daytime classes may meet only two or three days each week; others meet each day. Evening
classes usually meet one or two evenings per week. In deciding upon a schedule, students need to
remember that study time outside of classroom hours is an integral part of academic success.
AUDITING COURSES
A student wishing to attend a curriculum course without receiving formal credit may audit a course.
Students are allowed to audit classes only on a space-available basis and for reasons acceptable to the
appropriate academic division chair. The tuition and fees for auditing a course are the same as credit
seeking students. Instructors may request of the Vice President for Curriculum Programs that an
auditor be officially withdrawn from the course if the auditor is interfering with the learning process.
Permission from the appropriate division chair/instructor is required prior to registration and a final
grade of audit “AU” will be assigned upon registration and will show up on the student’s transcript.
An audited course cannot be changed to a credited course. It will not be included as hours attempted
or hours earned, and it will not be considered in the calculation of grade point average. Financial aid
and veteran’s benefits do not cover audited courses.
COURSE OVERLOAD POLICY
A typical full-time academic load during fall and spring semesters if 15 to 18 credit hours. A maximum
of 21 credit hours may be carried without special approval by the Vice President for Curriculum
Programs. A typical summer load is 9 to 12 credit hours. A maximum of 16 credit hours may be
carried during the summer without special approval by the Vice President for Curriculum Programs.
Students should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive approval.
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COURSE REPETITION
Students who successfully complete a course with a minimum grade of “C” may repeat the course
twice. Students who do not successfully complete a course may repeat it as many times as necessary
to be successful. Students who successfully completed a course five or more years ago may repeat
that course. Tuition and fees are charged each time a course is taken. When curriculum courses are
repeated, only the highest grade will be used in calculating grade point averages and hours toward
graduation.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Degree-seeking students needing to complete a course to meet graduation requirements but are
unable to take it as scheduled may request an independent study. This request is made through an
instructor or division chairperson on an Application for Independent Study Form. The form must be
signed by the student, instructor, division chairperson, and the appropriate dean. The completed form
must be returned to the Student Services Office by the end of the drop/add period. Registration,
tuition, and fees for independent study courses are the same as any other section of the same course.
CHANGE OF PROGRAM/MAJOR
Degree-seeking students wishing to change their program of study should complete a Data Change
Form in the Student Services Office. Non-degree seeking students who decide to pursue a program of
study must complete a Data Change Form and see the admissions staff to be sure required transcripts
and other pertinent information are on file. Students receiving financial aid must contact the Financial
Aid Office before changing their program of study.
CLASS CANCELLATION
It may become necessary for the college administration to cancel a class appearing on a schedule.
Normally this is done only when the enrollment for this class is not sufficient to allow it to be taught as
scheduled. When class cancellations are made, Student Services staff will work with students to find
an acceptable alternative. Students are automatically dropped from cancelled classes and refunds are
issued if they are due.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT POLICY
Add Policy
A student may add a course until the first day that course meets. To add a course after the first
meeting, the student must complete a Schedule Adjustment Form and obtain the signature of the Vice
President of Curriculum Programs.
Drop Policy
A student may drop a course before the 10% date without a grade on his/her transcript. The student
should discuss the drop with an academic advisor and then complete a Schedule Adjustment Form. A
drop after the 10% date and before the 75% date is considered a withdrawal (see below).
A student who does not attend a class at least once, or submit an assignment for an online course,
and who does not officially drop the course before the 10% date, will receive a grade of "NS." The
"NS" indicates that the student was a "No Show" for the course.
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Withdrawal Policy
A student may choose to withdraw from a course up to the 75% point of the semester. During that
same period, an instructor may withdraw a student for excessive absences. If the student is not in
good standing at the time of withdrawal, the instructor may elect to assign a grade of "WF."
Withdrawals after the 75 % point will be made at the instructor's discretion.
Administrative Withdrawal
A student can be withdrawn by faculty, staff, or administration, after consultation with the Behavioral
Assessment Team, for the following reasons:
 Behavioral, emotional, or psychological factors that interfere with participation in an academic
environment, or that pose danger to oneself or others.
 Substance abuse that requires extensive treatment or hospitalization.
An administrative withdrawal could result in a withdrawal from one or more course(s), or a complete
withdrawal from all courses. If the student is in good academic standing, the withdrawal will result in a
grade of "W" on the academic transcript; however, if the student is not in good academic standing,
the instructor may elect to assign the student a grade of a "WF." Students who are administratively
withdrawn from all courses may not seek counseling or other support services from the College.
Tuition refunds for administrative withdrawals will be considered according to the College's refund
policy.
Approved by Board of Trustees, August 12, 2013
Distance Education Withdrawals
The withdrawal policy for distance education courses varies from the above policies as follows:
During the drop/add period
Students taking distance education courses can drop or add by contacting the Student Services Office
in one of the following ways:
1. In person
a. Complete a Schedule Adjustment Form in the Student Services Office.
2. By telephone
a. Contact the Admissions and Records Office at 336-386-3595 or 336-386-3430.
3. By fax
a. Complete a Schedule Adjustment Form and fax to 336-386-3690. This form can be
obtained from the Surry Community College website by clicking on “Current Students”
and then “forms.”
After the drop/add period
Students taking distance education courses should begin the withdrawal process by contacting the
instructor.
ACA Withdrawals
ACA is required for all first-year, full-time, degree-seeking students. In addition to the procedures
described above, the Schedule Adjustment Form must be signed by the appropriate dean. The ACA
requirement is waived only by permission of the Dean.
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COURSE SYLLABUS
At the beginning of each semester, instructors are required to give each student a course syllabus that
explains all course requirements, the grading scale, and the attendance policy for that class. Students
have a much better chance of being successful if they understand all the procedures and requirements
for each class.
All instructors do not use the same grading scale or the same attendance policy. Given the diversity of
courses taught within this college, students may find that a particular number grade may be awarded
a different letter grade in another course. For example, a 90 may be a “B” in one course and an “A” in
another course.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to attend at least 85% of scheduled hours in a given course. Online attendance
is defined by active participation in online activities such as, but not limited to, chat rooms, discussion
boards, emails, quizzes, tests, and group projects. If a student’s absences exceed 15% of the
scheduled class hours, the instructor may submit a Schedule Adjustment Form to officially withdraw
the student from the course. Class attendance is calculated from the first officially scheduled class
meeting through the last scheduled class meeting.
Some courses may follow a more rigid attendance policy because of regulations set by state and
federal licensing agencies, or by third-party credentialing agencies. If the course attendance policy is
different from the college-wide attendance policy, that difference will be spelled out in the course
syllabus.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
The policies governing academic progress at Surry Community College are intended to assist students
in successfully completing their programs of study and to prevent prolonged failure for all students.
Procedures are designed to identify students experiencing academic difficulty and to ensure effective
corrective action. These procedures are supported by both the staff and faculty, who are committed to
1. informing all students of minimum academic standards and grading procedures
2. identifying and alerting students displaying signs of academic difficulty as early in the semester
as possible
3. providing opportunities for corrective action to such students
4. notifying all students of their grade point averages immediately following the end of the
semester.
Students enrolled in degree, diploma, or certificate programs are expected to maintain satisfactory
academic progress toward the completion of the requirements for their programs. Since a 2.0
minimum grade point average is required for graduation from all programs, students are expected to
regularly maintain upward progress toward this average in order to be considered in good academic
standing.
For purposes of determining academic progress, final grades on all coursework will be considered.
Because a period of adjustment to college life is often necessary for new students, the following scales
are used to determine satisfactory academic progress. (Students who are receiving financial aid should
also read and consider the STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ALL FINANCIAL AID
RECIPIENTS section of this catalog, since specific conditions apply for the continuation of their
financial assistance.)
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SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
(ALL COLLEGE TRANSFER AND AAS DEGREES)
Credit Hours Attempted Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
0-20 1.00
21-35 1.50
36 - 50 1.75
51 to program end 2.00
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Credit Hours Attempted Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
0-15 1.50
16-26 1.75
27 to program end 2.00
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Credit Hours Attempted Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
0-8 1.5
9 to program end 2.0
In addition to the above GPA requirements, a student must also complete at least 67% of the credit
hours attempted each semester.
Academic Warning
Transcripts are reviewed at the end of each semester. Students who do not achieve the appropriate
minimum grade point average will be placed on academic warning. These students will be notified by
letter of their warning status and will be required to consult with an assigned Student Success Advisor.
The student and advisor will create an individualized academic plan by cooperatively assessing the
problems impeding success and identifying possible corrective actions. Topics of discussion may
include the student’s course load, chosen program of study, dialogue with their instructors, and the
use of academic support services such as tutoring. By adhering to their academic plan, students must
demonstrate progress toward removing the warning status.
Lack of progress in attaining the minimum GPA or completing 67% of the attempted credit hours will
result in a continuation of academic warning status and if necessary, a revised academic plan.
In addition, students who do not demonstrate progress toward removing themselves from academic
warning status could encounter one or more of the following circumstances:
1. Loss of financial aid and/or scholarship
2. Loss of athletic eligibility
3. Loss of veterans’ educational benefits
4. Inability to graduate in a timely manner
5. Reduced employment or college transfer opportunities
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On occasion, a student’s best interests may be served through a short-term break from school to
promote increased focus and/or responsibility. Surry Community College exists to provide
opportunities for learning, not to deny them. Therefore, students will not be dismissed permanently
for lack of satisfactory academic progress.
For information on readmissions after an absence of 12 months or longer, please see “General
Readmission Procedures” in the Admissions Information section.
Additional Academic Requirements for Nursing Students
Nursing students must meet general academic progress policies. Additionally, some nursing (NUR)
courses have prerequisites. These prerequisites are listed in the catalog under the description of the
courses. A student must make a grade of “C” or better in both theory and clinical practice in the
prerequisite nursing (NUR) courses before registering for the next nursing (NUR) course.
In accordance with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing rules, a student will be dismissed from
the nursing program for problems which conflict with safety essential to nursing practice. These
problems include physical or emotional health problems which conflict with safe nursing practice and
do not respond to appropriate treatment and counseling within a reasonable period of time.
A student must make a “C” or better in both nursing (NUR) and related prerequisite courses in order
to register for the next nursing course. Students transferring into the nursing program will be given no
credit for a grade less than a “C.”
TUITION AND FEES
Surry Community College offers educational opportunities at minimal cost to students. Charges are set
by the North Carolina State Legislature and are subject to change.
The tuition for in-state students is $71.50 per credit hour with a maximum tuition charge of $1,144.00
per semester. To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained his or her domicile
in North Carolina for at least the twelve months preceding the date of first enrollment or re-enrollment
in the college. If questions arise concerning legal residency, students may contact the Vice President of
Student Services.
For out-of-state students, tuition is $263.50 per credit hour with a maximum tuition charge of
$4,216.00 per semester. Out-of-state students attending Surry Community College are eligible for in-state
tuition rates if they are employed in North Carolina and the employer pays the tuition for the
student employee with a company check. Also, a letter on company letterhead must be submitted to
the Business Office stating that the student is an employee of the company. North Carolina residents
age 65 and older may register for college classes up to 6 credit hours free of tuition, but must pay for
fees associated with their class registration.
Tuition Payment Options
Payment of tuition and fees is due at the time of registration. Otherwise, student registration may be
voided and enrollment cancelled. Options for payment are as follows:
1. Cash, check, or money order
2. Credit Card - VISA, MasterCard or Debit Card
3. Financial Aid - Financial aid approved and awarded by the Financial Aid Office prior to registration
includes Pell Grant and scholarships which have been received by the Business Office.
4. Third Party Authorizations - Businesses, agencies, organizations, etc. may authorize payment for
students' educational expenses. Authorization from the agency must be either on file or
presented to the Business Office at the time of registration, stating the specific charges covered.
5. FACTS Tuition Management Company - Students may apply for an installment plan through
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FACTS Tuition Management Company for payment of tuition and fees. Payments are set up at
0% interest with a $25 fee per semester. Payments will be drafted from the students' personal
bank accounts. There will be a $30 fee imposed by FACTS Tuition Management Company
for any missed payment. Students must enroll for at least (3) semester hours and complete
an application via the college website. For more information, contact the Business Office or visit
the college website. Payment options are subject to change.
6. Collection Costs - In the case that Surry Community College considers it necessary to refer all or
part of the unpaid principal and/or interest for tuition and fees on a student's account to an
attorney or collection agency for collection, students are liable for and must pay the college the
attorney’s fees and/or collection agency fees resulting from the referral. Students must pay all
charges and other costs, including attorney’s fees that are allowed by federal and state laws and
regulations and that are necessary for the collection of these amounts.
Tuition Rate: Self‐Supporting Classes
The College may choose to provide classes under a financially self-supporting method at any time.
Tuition rates for self-supporting classes in both curriculum and continuing education will be set at a
rate that permits recovery of instructional cost. Each student pays a pro-rata share of that cost.
Under this course method, the tuition rate may exceed the standard state-established tuition
rate.
Tuition and Fee Summary
(Tuition rates listed below are correct at the time the catalog was printed. These rates are subject to
change and will not be final until the legislature adjourns at the end of the term.)
ALL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS: Tuition
Student Classification Rate Per Credit Hour
Maximum Tuition Charge
(16 or more credit
Hours per semester)
Resident $71.50 $1,144.00
Non-Resident $263.50 $4,216.00
ALL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS: Fees
While Surry Community College attempts to keep student costs as low as possible, some fees are
necessary to maintain adequate services. Presented below are the fees currently applicable to
curriculum students. These fees can be refunded only in cases of class cancellation. Any questions
regarding these fees should be addressed to the Vice President of Student Services or the Vice
President for Finance.
Type of Fee Basis Applies To Amount
Parking
(non-refundable)
Annual
(Fall-Summer)
All Students (Day &
Evening) $5
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Type of Fee Basis Applies To Amount
Accident Insurance Semester All Students (Day &
Evening) $3
Student Activity
Fall & Spring
Semester only
(max: $32.50 fall/spring)
All Students (Day &
Evening)
$3.25/Credit Hour
(max: $32.50)
Technology
Semester
(max: $16)
All Students (Day &
Evening) $1/Credit Hour
Distance Education Course Students registered for
DE courses $10/DE course
Placement Test
Re-testing Fee
Each test Students who choose
to re-test $10
Graduation
(non-refundable)
Program Students ordering
diplomas $20
Transcript (official)
(non-refundable)
Upon Request All students $3 per official copy
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 111 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 112 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 113 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 114 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 211 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 212 students $105
NCLEX Readiness Course NUR 213 students $105
TUITION REFUND POLICY
Tuition refunds are made based upon Title 23 of the N.C. Administrative Code (23 NCAC) guidelines. A
refund shall not be made except under the following circumstances:
1. A 100 percent refund 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 if the class the student is officially registered for fails to "make" due to
insufficient enrollment.
2. A 75 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class(es) prior to
or on the official 10 percent point of the semester as noted in the college calendar.
3. Refund of fees will only 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 and/or if the class the
student is officially registered for fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment.
The above policy may differ for financial aid recipients. For example, refunds may not be made to
students, but may be credited to the appropriate financial aid program. For a more detailed
explanation, contact the Financial Aid Director.
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In all refund cases, students must initiate the withdrawal process through the Registrar's Office. The
Business Office will make the allowable refund only after the proper process has been handled through
the Registrar's Office.
Students will be charged 25 percent of the cost of any course dropped through the 10 percent point of
the semester as noted in the college calendar. The charge does not apply if a course with equal or
more credit hours is added at the same time (in the same transaction). If a schedule change is needed
on or before Registration Day, students must see their advisor to avoid paying the 25 percent charge.
If a change is needed after the 10 percent point of the semester as noted in the college calendar,
students are responsible for 100 percent of the costs of courses on their schedule. For more details,
please contact the Registrar's Office.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
Required textbooks and supplies may be purchased at the campus Bookstore located in the C-Building
during regular hours (Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-6:00pm, and Friday, 7:30am-3:00pm). Textbooks
may also be purchased online through the SCC homepage at www.surry.edu by clicking the
"Bookstore" link. In addition to required textbooks and supplies, the Bookstore carries a selection of
reference materials, apparel, book bags, greeting cards, and other specialty items.
Refund Policy
 All refunds require the original register receipt.
 Refunds are made when classes are cancelled, dropped, or if the incorrect textbook is purchased.
 Refunds will not be given to students who purchase a new book and then find a used book.
Students interested in buying used books should do so before purchasing books in the Bookstore.
 All textbooks must be in new condition--textbooks are non-returnable if shrink wrap is broken or
the text is marked.
 All returns must be settled within two weeks after the drop/add period.
Book Buybacks
The Bookstore sponsors a book buyback at the end of each semester usually scheduled around exam
days. Opening semester buys may also be scheduled throughout the year. Textbooks must be in good
condition without excessive markings or highlights and all components must be with the book.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
The Student Financial Aid program is designed to assist eligible students in meeting the costs of
attending Surry Community College. Financial assistance includes several types of aid: grants, private
loans, scholarships, and student employment. Financial aid awards may include one or more types of
aid. Only students who have been accepted for admission will be offered financial assistance. An
enrolled student must reapply for aid for each new academic year that they return.
Anyone interested in financial aid information may contact the Financial Aid Office which is located in
Student Services. Information is available which explains the opportunities and responsibilities in more
detail. Financial assistance is awarded without regard to the student’s race, religion, national origin,
age, sex, or disability.
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Financial Aid Application Procedure
Please note: The Financial Aid Office will no longer be able to provide copy services to students.
Students should provide copies of documents that the Financial Aid office can keep. Students who
need to make copies should use the copy services available in the Library (R building).
Students should:
1. Complete an Application to Surry Community College and provide all information required by the
Admissions Office.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. Students
must specify in the appropriate section that they will be attending Surry Community College, by
entering the Title IV Federal School Code 002970. Students who do not have internet access at
home should contact the Financial Aid Office for other options. These include, but are not limited
to, completing the application on campus, requesting a hard copy of the application, or
completing the form by phone. Once the FAFSA is processed by the Department of Education, the
student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which reports what their Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) will be.
3. Once the FAFSA application is processed, the Financial Aid Office may send the student an email
requesting additional documentation. Documentation should be returned to the Financial Aid
office as soon as possible, as it will be used to complete the student's aid file.
4. When the aid office determines what types and amounts of aid students are eligible for, students
will be notified via email or their Knight Life account.
To receive notification of eligibility, a student must have a completed aid application file on record in
the Financial Aid Office by the following deadline dates:
FALL SEMESTER: JUNE 1 SPRING SEMESTER: OCTOBER 1
SUMMER SEMESTER: MARCH 1
Students with incomplete files will be required to use personal funds or apply for tuition assistance
through the FACTS deferred tuition payment plan. Subsequent eligibility may allow for a late award of
aid after the semester begins.
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant program is an aid program designed to provide financial assistance to those
who need it to attend college. Award amounts are based on family size, income and assets. Federal Pell
Grants are intended to be the “floor” of a financial aid package and may be combined with other forms
of aid in order to meet the full costs of education. Students seeking financial assistance apply for this
type of aid when completing the FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program is sponsored by the federal
government and was authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1972. A limited number of these
grants are available to students who have “exceptional financial need and are enrolled at least half-time
(6 credit hours).” Students who complete the FAFSA and have a 0 EFC on the SAR are considered
for this grant. Priority is given to early applicants.
Federal Work Study Program
Part-time jobs are available for students wishing to earn money to help pay for part of their college
expenses. The jobs may be on- or off-campus with a public or private non-profit agency. The amount
of work varies and is determined solely on need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Students
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applying for work study must complete the full financial aid application process, as well as the Work
Study Application, and must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). This type of aid is paid to
the student in the form of monthly wages. There is no repayment. All work study related forms can be
accessed from the website on the "Work Study" page or in hard copy in the Financial Aid Office.
Student Loan Program
In addition to completing the FAFSA, additional applications and paperwork will be required for those
interested in applying for a loan. While Surry does not participate in the William D. Ford Direct Loan
Program, students who qualify may apply for an alternative loan through one of our approved lenders.
For additional information, students should contact the aid office or visit the website at www.surry.edu,
select Financial Aid and click on the Student Loans link.
Other Scholarships
The Surry Community College Foundation, Inc., provides scholarships for students having financial
need and meeting other specified criteria. This form of aid is made possible by businesses, industries,
and individuals who have contributed to this non-profit organization. A number of local scholarships
are provided by various clubs, organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Some of the recipients of these scholarships are chosen by the organization involved; other
scholarships are administered through the Financial Aid Office. Interested students should contact the
Financial Aid Office for application instructions or visit the website and view the Scholarships page.
Conditions of Financial Aid Awards
1. Awards are contingent upon the actual receipt of appropriate funds from the federal and/or state
governments by Surry Community College.
2. The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to revise or cancel an award because of changes in the
student’s financial or academic status. NOTE: All Students receiving aid must maintain
Satisfactory Progress as outlined in “Standards of Progress for All Aid Recipients at Surry
Community College.”
3. All financial aid received from non-college sources are to be reported to the Financial Aid Office.
4. If an award includes the Federal Pell Grant, the amount shown is based on assumed full-time
enrollment (12 hours), unless otherwise indicated. If a student enrolls for less than full-time, the
grant will be reduced proportionately.
5. No financial aid will be paid for any AUDITED (AU) and/or CREDITED (CR) classes. If a student
audits or credits a class for which he/she have received financial aid, he/she may have to repay
a prorated amount to the Financial Aid Office. Retroactive aid will not pay for classes in which
student received a “W”, “Inc”, “Au”, "Cr" or “NS”.
6. If an award includes the Federal Work-Study Program, the amount given represents that
maximum amount the student may expect to earn during the period of the award, with the
hourly rate of pay being at least the current federal minimum wage. The award is contingent
upon job availability, availability of funding, job performance of student, and at least half-time
enrollment.
7. If an award includes the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, please note that
this grant is equal to or less than one-half of the total aid offered. Since this grant may not
exceed one-half of the total amount of financial aid awarded through the institution, the student
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may not accept the Federal SEOG only, SEOG is not available for less than half-time enrollment.
8. It is the policy of the Financial Aid Office to allow students access to their funds on registration
day for each semester. Refund checks will be issued at designated times throughout the
semester.
9. If the student WITHDRAWS AT ANY TIME during the semester, he/she MUST come by the
Financial Aid Office so that we can determine the amount of his/her repayment. (See withdrawal
calculation policy.)
10. Continuation of the aid is not automatic. To renew the aid for the following year, the student
must complete a new financial aid application.
11. Failure to comply with the above conditions could result in the loss of financial assistance.
12. The information the student provides to the Financial Aid Office and the amount of the award
received is confidential. The student’s need for assistance in continuing his/her education and the
amount of the money required are matters of private concern to the student. In order to share
financial aid information with anyone other than the student, a signed release form must be on
file with the Financial Aid Office.
13. The student must affirm that any funds received under the programs listed on the award letter
will be used solely for expenses related to attendance at Surry Community College. He/she must
also understand that he/she is responsible for repayment of a prorated amount of any funds
which cannot reasonably be attributed to meeting educational expenses related to the
attendance at Surry Community College.
Withdrawal Calculation Policy
Students receiving financial aid must follow official withdrawal procedures. Students may be required
to repay a portion of aid funds used at the time they withdraw, or receive a late disbursement for time
in attendance.
To comply with this policy, an aid recipient must:
1. Follow official school withdrawal procedures, which are found in the college catalog.
2. After obtaining "instructors' signatures" and "last date(s) of attendance" on the drop card, the
card must be taken to the Financial Aid Office for a staff signature. The "last date of attendance"
will be used to calculate the repayment/refund amount of aid due. Repayment/refund pertains
only to students completely withdrawing from all classes or to those who have been paid
incorrectly.
3. The school will calculate: the total amount of aid that the student received from the Pell Grant
program, SEOG, and any other federal funds; the total amount of the same aid that was used for
tuition, fees, books, and supplies (charged to the student's account); the total number of days the
student attended classes, and compare this number to the total days in the semester. This
calculation will give the College the percentage of the semester completed by the student. If the
student has completed at least 60 percent of the semester, no further action is taken and the
student will not be required to repay funds. The 60% dates for each semester are available on
the Surry Community College website.
4. The school will apply the percentage of the semester completed to the amount of aid the student
received to determine the amount of aid they are eligible to have for the days enrolled. If the
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student used more aid than they were eligible to receive, according to the days in attendance, the
student must repay to the school an amount equal to "funds overspent x 50 percent." NOTE: If
the student owes a repayment on federal funds, the money must be repaid in full to the school
within 45 days, or the student will be ineligible for further aid. The student's account can be
referred to the U.S. Department of Education for collection and can result in garnishment of
wages and/or tax refunds. If the student used less aid than they were entitled to receive
according to the days in attendance, the school owes the student a "post-withdrawal
disbursement." The school will notify the student of the amount and date of availability of the
funds. Students must claim the funds within 14 days or the disbursement will be voided. A
mathematical example showing the application of this policy is available upon request from the
Financial Aid Office.
Reminder: Students who do not complete at least 67% of their classes each term will be placed
on Financial Aid Warning for the following term and risk termination from receiving financial aid
in subsequent terms. (See Standards of Academic Progress below.)
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ALL AID RECIPIENTS AT SCC
To receive financial aid, a student must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a recognized
program of study. This includes any student receiving grants, scholarships, work study, or any other
type of financial assistance through Surry Community College. Such progress, according to the Office
of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, is defined by two standards.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) STANDARD
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. This requirement applies to all degree,
diploma and certificate programs.
PACE OF PROGRESSION STANDARD
This standard involves two requirements:
1. Completion Rate Requirement - To meet the minimum requirement, a student must
successfully complete 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted. Example: if a student
attempts 12 credit hours in a semester, he/she must complete 8 credit hours (12 hours
attempted x 67% = 8 hours). Successful completion is defined as earning a grade of "A," "B,"
"C," or "D." In some programs (e.g., Nursing), a "D" does not satisfy the course completion
requirement.
2. Maximum Timeframe - The maximum timeframe for a student to complete a program is 150%
of the published length of the program as outlined in the College catalog. Example: if a degree
requires 75 credit hours, the student may attempt a maximum of 113 credit hours before
exceeding eligibility for financial aid (75 credit hour program x 150% = 113). The equivalent
of one academic year of credit (30 hours) is allowed for required remedial coursework. If a
student elects to pursue additional programs at Surry Community College (SCC), the Financial
Aid Office will deduct the credit hours for the completed program from their total attempted
hours. This calculation prevents them from exceeding 150% on subsequent programs.
PROCEDURES
Transcripts of all aid recipients will be reviewed at the end of each term by the Financial Aid Office.
From this review, a determination will be made as to the satisfactory progress of each financial aid
recipient. This review will include the student’s total academic history at Surry Community College,
including remedial or developmental classes. In order to receive aid, a student must be making
satisfactory progress regardless of whether he or she has previously received aid.
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The “Fresh Start/In-House Transfer” exclusion policy does not apply to the grade point calculation
used to qualify students for federal aid.
TREATMENT OF SELECTED GRADES
Withdrawals - Credit hours for which a student receives a grade of “W” are counted as "attempted"
but not "completed" hours. A withdrawal therefore hinders academic progress.
Incompletes and Failing Grades - Credit hours for which a student receives a grade of “I” or “F” are
counted as "attempted" but not "completed" hours. In addition, grades of “F” negatively affect GPA.
“Incompletes” may also hinder academic progress.
Transfer Credit – Upon enrollment at SCC, transfer students are considered to be making satisfactory
progress. Transfer credits factor into both the completion rate calculation and financial aid eligibility.
Audit and No Show - Grades for auditing (“AU”) or "No Show" (“NS”) do not denote "attempted"
coursework. Consequently, neither designation is factored into the grade point average or completion
rate. Moreover, a course showing either designation does not meet financial aid requirements
Proficiency (Credit by Exam) - Since "Credit by Exam" (“CR”) involves no enrollment hours; it is not
factored in an application for financial aid. However, proficiency credits are counted in each
component of the Pace of Progression standard.
Repeat Courses - For financial aid purposes, all hours attempted, including hours for repeated courses,
will factor into each component of a student’s academic progress.
Developmental Courses – Grades for courses numbered less than 100 (e.g., ENG 080, DMA 010, RED
090, etc.) are included in GPA and Completion Rate calculations. In calculating the 150% Maximum
Timeframe, the equivalent of one academic year of credit (30 credit hours) is allowed for required
developmental coursework.
SUMMER SESSION
Credit hours attempted during a summer session, as in the fall or winter semester, will be included in
the calculation of satisfactory academic progress. Students must still enroll in 12 credit hours during
the summer to be considered full-time.
COMPLETE ACADEMIC RECORD
Progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate must take into account a student’s complete
academic record at SCC, whether or not that student has received financial aid for the entire time of
enrollment. Such a record includes courses taken through Career and College Promise (CCP), dual
enrollment, the Huskins program, and the Early College High Schools. To be eligible for financial aid, a
student completing course work in more than one program must meet college and financial aid
academic progress standards for each.
APPEAL PROCESS
Students who have been suspended from receiving financial aid will be allowed one appeal process. To
appeal a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) decision, a student must explain in writing to the
Financial Aid Office the reason why he/she did not meet satisfactory progress requirements and what
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has changed about their situation that will allow for successful completion. In addressing an appeal,
SAP may take into consideration special circumstances such as accident, extreme hardship, illness, or
death. Documentation to support the appeal is required. The Director of Financial Aid will review the
appeal and will communicate his/her decision to the student in by email. If the appeal is approved, the
student will be placed on probation for one term and be placed on an academic plan to help the
student achieve satisfactory academic progress. The term(s) of that probation will require the student
complete 75% of the classes in which he/she is enrolled and that the student maintains a 2.5 GPA for
the probationary term. The advisor will continue to monitor the student’s progress each term until the
student returns to satisfactory academic standing or graduates from the active program. If the
student fails to meet the requirements of probation or if the appeal is denied, the student must pay to
attend until they are in satisfactory standing. The student may request a review at the end of each
term to evaluate their progress toward satisfactory standing.
VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Specific rules required by the College and VA regulations are outlined in the complete Guide to
Veteran’s Administration Educational Benefits available in the Veterans Services Office. The School
Certifying Official is not employed by the VA, but is responsible for providing benefits and program
counseling, clarification of regulations, and enrollment certification for pay to the Department of
Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Students eligible to receive VA educational benefits must select a program of study. Most programs of
study offered at Surry CC are approved for students to receive educational benefits administered by
the VA. Students who are eligible to receive VA educational benefits should contact the Veterans
Services Office to find out if the program they are interested in is approved, and to complete an
application and submit other required paperwork for VA educational benefits.
Certification will be made for only those courses that are required for graduation in the curriculum in
which the student is approved and enrolled. Students receiving benefits are responsible for being
familiar with the information found in the College Catalog and all VA information obtained from the
Veterans Services Office.
Tuition and fees must be paid by students receiving VA educational benefits upon registering for
class(es). Surry CC cannot postpone payments until students receive payment of their VA educational
benefits. Benefits will be paid directly to the student at the end of each month after the claim is
processed. The average time for the VA Regional Office to process a claim is 60 to 90 days from the
date of certification, per their representatives. For additional information regarding eligibility or the
application process, please contact a Veteran’s Certifying Official in the Veterans Services Office.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ALL STUDENTS RECEIVING GI BILL OR
OTHER VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
The minimum grade point averages detailed in Sections I and II of the Standards of Academic Progress
Policy previously described also pertain to students receiving veteran's benefits. In addition to these
GPA requirements, the following conditions apply:
1. Only grades of A, B, C, D, and F will be used to calculate GPA as explained in the college catalog.
2. The Veterans Administration will not pay for audits, withdrawals, incompletes, or proficiency
credits.
3. Students may contact the Veterans Certifying Official in the Veterans Services Office within
Veterans Center for questions pertaining to veterans benefits.
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SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
The Surry Community College Foundation was established in 1966 with guidance from the SCC Board
of Trustees. Initial priorities for the Foundation were to provide funding for a student scholarship
program, acquisition of property to benefit the growth of the campus, and support for programming
that would enrich and enhance the regional educational experience.
The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Through the generosity of donors, the SCC
Foundation currently provides an annual scholarship program to a wide range of students based on
financial need, program of study, academic excellence, community involvement, and other criteria as
defined by scholarship agreements. In addition, the Foundation monitors the needs of the college
through cooperation with the SCC President and Board of Trustees to provide resources which will
enable Surry Community College to continue a tradition of excellence in providing educational
opportunities for Surry and Yadkin counties.
Contributions to the SCC Foundation can be made online at www.surry.edu or mailed to:
Surry Community College Foundation
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336)386-3269
SCC Foundation Board of Directors
George L. "Andy" Anderson, Jr., Treasurer .....................................................................Yadkinville
Lucy H. Chatham .....................................................................................................Roaring Gap
Dean Culler .............................................................................................................. Mount Airy
Tom T. Fawcett, Jr..................................................................................................... Mount Airy
Phyllis Y. Harris, Chairman ..........................................................................................State Road
Stephen C. Motsinger.................................................................................................State Road
Joe A. Reid ............................................................................................................... Mount Airy
Gary Tilley ....................................................................................................................Dobson
Ann L. Vaughn .......................................................................................................... Mount Airy
Pat W. Widdowson ................................................................................................ Pilot Mountain
John W. Willingham....................................................................................................Yadkinville
Emeritus Directors
Johnny C. Bowman.................................................................................................... Mount Airy
James N. Freeman............................................................................................................ Elkin
Jeanette C. Reid ...............................................