Guilford Technical Community College general catalog.

              Guilford Technical Community College
General Catalog 2010-2011
Jamestown Campus (Main Campus)
601 High Point Rd. • Jamestown, N.C. 27282
(336) 334-4822 or (336) 454-1126 • TTY 336-841-2158
Greensboro Campus
3505 E. Wendover Ave. • Greensboro, N.C. 27401
(336) 334-4822 or (336) 454-1126 • TTY 336-841-2158
High Point Campus
901 S. Main St. • High Point, N.C. 27260
(336) 334-4822 or (336) 454-1126 • TTY 336-841-2158
Small Business Center
2007 Yanceyville St., Suite 129 • Greensboro, N.C. 27405
(336) 334-4822, ext. 4801 • (336) 454-1126, ext. 4801
T. H. Davis – GTCC Aviation Center
260 Regional Rd. • Greensboro, N.C. 27409
(336) 334-4822, ext. 4901 or (336) 454-1126, ext. 4901
Aviation Center II
819 Radar Road • Greensboro, N.C. 27410
(336) 334-4822 ext. 4961
Mailing address for all campuses
P.O. Box 309 • Jamestown, N.C. 27282
(336) 334-4822 or (336) 454-1126 • TTY 336-841-2158
Web Site
http://www.gtcc.edu
Web Site for New Student Orientation
http://www.gtcc.edu/nsorientation
GTCC IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS.
See page 19 for more information. Table of Contents
The College Community . 5
Message from the President . 5
History . 5
Quick Facts . 6
Affirmative Action Statement . 6
Sexual Harassment . 6
Positioning Statement. 6
Vision Statement. 6
Mission and Goals . 7
Academic Calendar . 8
General Information
Accreditation . 10
Canceling Classes . 10
Children on Campus . 10
Computer Labs . 10
Academic Terms & Definitions . 11
Facilities . 15 Institutional-Level Student Competencies . 17
Internet Use . 17
Lost and Found . 18
Parking/Speeding . 18
Pay Telephones . 18 Safety . 19
Smoking . 19
Admission. 19
How To Apply . 20
Limited Enrollment . 22
Residency . 22
Appeal of Denial of Admission . 23
Registration, Tuition & Fees
How To Register . 23
Tuition and Fees . 24
Payment of Tuition and Fees . 24
Financial Aid
Purposes of Financial Aid . 27
How To Apply . 27
Types of Aid Available . 28
Sponsorships. 29
Satisfactory Academic Progress for
Financial Aid Students . 29
Services
Academic Services . 30
Institutional Services . 31
Student Support Services . 32
Veterans/Military Services . 34
Academic Information
Academic Performance / Minimum GPA . 35
Academic Warning/Probation. 35
Academic Suspension. 35 Academic Records . 36
Academic Related Courses . 36
Access to Student Records . 37
Adding/Dropping a Class . 37
Advanced Standing Credit . 37
Appeals Process . 40
Associate Degrees . 40
Attendance . 40
Auditing a Class . 40
Catalog of Record . 41
Certificates . 41
Changing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Consortium . 41
Course Prerequisites . 42
Course Substitution . 42
Developmental Education . 42
Diplomas . 42
Early Alert . 42
Evaluation . 42
Forgiveness of Grades . 43
Grading . 43
Graduation . 44
Honesty . 45
Honors . 45
Non-Traditional Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Off-Campus Learning . 48
Readmission . 48
Repeating a Course . 48
Residency for Degree . 48
Schedule Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Withdrawal . 49
Work-Based Learning . 49
Performance Measures and Standards. 50
2 Table of ContentsStudent Conduct
Emergencies . 51
Filing Charges . 52
Sanctions . 52
Appeals of Discipline . 52
Student Grievance . 53
Dress Code . 53
Freedom of Expression . 53
Student Athletics. 53
Corporate & Continuing Education
Basic Skills . 54
Center for Business and Industry. 55
Community Service . 56
Registration Information. 56
Curriculum Programs of Study
Greensboro Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
High Point Programs . 59
Developmental Education . 60
Academic Related Courses . 61
Programs by Division . 62
Arts & Sciences - College Transfer
Associate in Arts Programs . 66
College Transfer Electives . 68
General Studies, A.A. . 73
General Studies, Diploma of
Transfer Readiness. 75
Pre-Major Art Education . 77
Pre-Major Business Administration . 79
Pre-Major Business Education /
Marketing Education . 81
Pre-Major Communication Studies. . . . . . . . .83
Pre-Major Criminal Justice . 85
Pre-Major Elementary Education . 87
Pre-Major English . 90
Pre-Major English Education . 92
Pre-Major Health Education . 94
Pre-Major History . 96
Pre-Major Middle Grades. 98
Pre-Major Nursing . 101
Pre-Major Physical Education . 103
Pre-Major Political Science . 105
Pre-Major Psychology . 107
Pre-Major Social Science
Secondary Education . 109
Pre-Major Social Work . 111
Pre-Major Sociology . 113
Pre-Major Special Education. 115
Associate in Fine Arts Programs . 118
General Studies, AFA, Drama Concentration. 118
Pre-Major Music. 120
Associate in Science Programs . 122 General Studies, A.S. . 123
Pre-Major Biology and
Biology Education . 125
Pre-Major Chemistry and
Chemistry Education . 127
Pre-Major Engineering . 129
Pre-Major Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Technical Electives. 134
Cooperative Education . 135
Arts & Sciences - Technical Programs. 136
Advertising & Graphic Design. 136
Associate in General Education. 139
Biotechnology. 141
Business Technologies
Accounting . 143
Business Administration . 148
Human Resources Management . 152
Computer Information Technology. . . . . . . .154
Computer Programming . 156
Cosmetology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Culinary. 161
Cyber Crime. 164
Early Childhood Education. 166
Entertainment Technology. 172
Recording Engineering Option. 172
Concert Sound and Lighting Option. 173
Music Performance Option. 174
Artist Management Option. 175
General Occupational Technology. 176
Global Logistics Technology. 177
Hotel & Restaurant Management. 179
Information Systems Security. 181
Lateral Entry Certificate. 183
Networking Technology. 184
Occupational Education Associate. 186
Paralegal Technology . 188
Simulation and Game Development. 193
Web Technologies. 195
Table of Contents 3Health Sciences
Associate Degree Nursing . 197
Dental Assisting . 201
Dental Hygiene . 203
Healthcare Management Technology. 205
Medical Assisting . 208
Medical Office Administration. 210
Medical Transcription. 217
Nursing Assistant. 218
Office Administration. 219
Pharmacy Technology. 222
Physical Therapist Assistant . 224
Practical Nursing (Integrated). 226
Radiography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Surgical Technology . 229
Veterinary Medical Technology. 232
Human & Public Services
Basic Law Enforcement Training . 234
Criminal Justice Technology . 235
Emergency Medical Science . 237
EMS Bridging Program . 239 Emergency Preparedness Technology. 240
Fire Protection Technology . 242
Human Services Technology . 244
Substance Abuse . 246
Mental Health. 248
Industrial, Construction, & Engineering Technologies
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology . 250
Architectural Technology . 256
Carpentry . 259
Civil Engineering Technology . 261
Construction Management Technology. 263
Electrical/Electronics Technology . 267
Electrical Construction . 270
Electronics Engineering Technology. . . . . . .273
Electronics Engineering Technology -
RF Technician Option. 277
Furniture Upholstery . 280
Industrial Systems Technology . 283
Machining Technology . 288 Manufacturing Technology . 292
Mechanical Engineering Technology . 295
Drafting and Design Option. 296
CAD Support Option. 298
Plumbing. 301
Surveying Technology . 302
Telecommunications and Network
Engineering Technology . 304
Turfgrass Management Technology. 308
Welding Technology . 312
Transportation Systems Technologies
Autobody Repair . 314
Automotive Systems Technology . 316
Aviation Electronic (Avionics) Technology. 319
Aviation Management and Career
Pilot Technology . 321
Aviation Systems Technology . 325
Heavy Equipment and
Transport Technology . 329
Course Descriptions . 333
Personnel . 489
Maps . 515
Index . 520
Catalog
This catalog is effective from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 . This catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract. Guilford Technical Community College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accu­rate at the time of printing. However, the N.C. General Assembly, the State Board of Community Colleges or the GTCC Board of Trustees may make changes in policy, graduation requirements, fees and other charges, cur­riculum course structure and content, and other such matters after the publication of this catalog. The N.C. General Assembly may make changes in tuition without notice.
7,000 copies of this catalog were printed at a cost of $13,627.60 or approximately $1.95 each.
4 Table of ContentsWelcome
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) was created in 1958 by local leaders who knew that the prosperity of Guilford County and its people depended upon opportunities for people to qualify for jobs in the changing modern workforce. That’s why Guilford Tech is here - to help you be the most productive person you can be.
If you want to earn a degree or diploma in a program of study, or if you want to take a few classes to learn a specific skill that will help you get a promotion or a better job, we are here to help you do that. If you want to finish your first two years of college and transfer to a four-year institution, we can help you. If you want to enrich your life by learning something you just always wanted to know, we can help you do that, too.
Guilford Tech has given many students a great start. Its affordable tuition, small class sizes, highly qualified faculty, personal attention, great job placement rate, convenient class times and locations, beautiful campuses, and wide variety of student services, combine to make the Guilford Tech experience one that works for students.
We’re proud of this college. We’re about lifelong learning - giving people a chance for new skills, enriched knowledge, and a new outlook on their lives. We are your community college. Our goal is to help you be the best you can be at whatever you want to do.
– Dr. Donald W. Cameron
The College Community – History
GTCC is an accredited two-year community college. It opened in 1958 with 50 students and two class­es as the Guilford Industrial Education Center on the site of the Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, which operated from 1924 to 1955.
Guilford Industrial Education Center’s Board of Trustees was established on September 3, 1963.
In 1965, when the school became Guilford Technical Institute (GTI), four members were added to the Board of Trustees. That same year, GTI was given authority to grant associate degrees.
In 1981, the State Board of Community Colleges began administration of the Department of Community Colleges. That board approved GTI’s request to add a college transfer program in 1983, and GTI changed its name to Guilford Technical Community College.
The college was created as a training center designed to prepare people for jobs created by the rapid manufacturing growth of the early 1950s. Its purpose has remained basically unchanged: to give the people of Guilford County the training and education they need to compete in the job market.
GTCC offers certificates, one-year and two-year career-related programs, a two-year college transfer pro­gram, personal enrichment courses, a variety of adult education opportunities and training for business and industry.
College Community 5GTCC Quick Facts*
• Founded in 1958.
• School mascot: Titans
• Campus locations can be found in Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, the Aviation Centers at the
Piedmont Triad International Airport, and the Small Business Center.
• 15,554 students in curriculum programs.
• 27,112 students in continuing education programs.
• Age of curriculum students:
51% are less than 25 years old; 26% are 25-34;
14% are 35-44; 9% percent are 45 or older.
• 56.0 percent of curriculum students are female.
• 44.0 percent of curriculum students are male.
• 51.0 percent of curriculum students are minority students.
• GTCC has 279 full-time faculty members.
*Source: NCCCS Data Warehouse
Affirmative Action
Guilford Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity college.
Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of Guilford Technical Community College that all employees and students shall have the right to work and/or learn in an environment free from sexual harassment. No employee, student or visitor to the campus may engage in conduct that falls under the definition of sexual harassment.
Positioning Statement
Guilford Tech has a broader, more profound and more productive impact on business, professional and personal lives in Guilford County than any other institution by raising the standard of living, alleviating poverty, and helping people retool their lives.
Vision Statement
Creating Successful Futures.
6 College CommunityM
ission & Goals
Mission
Guilford Technical Community College provides access to lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth, workforce productivity, and community service. It serves all segments of Guilford County’s diverse population, delivering quality educational programs and services through partnerships with business, community groups, and other educational institutions.
Values
• We value our students.
• We value learning.
• We value challenging, innovative instruction and targeted services that meet the needs of individual students.
• We value employees who are committed to providing services that ensure student success.
• We value diversity.
• We value honesty and integrity.
• We value institutional effectiveness achieved through planning and teamwork.
Goals
Processes
• GTCC will provide excellent/innovative teaching, appropriate technology for learning, and
t
argeted student services.
• GTCC will pursue excellence in all it does, will make its facilities available to the public, and will
s
upport good citizenship by students and employees.
• GTCC will support area economic development efforts by responding promptly with high-quality programs that meet the needs of both new and existing businesses and industries.
• GTCC will empower, reward, and develop the skills and abilities of its employees.
• GTCC will identify and measure desired outcomes both in the operation of the college and in the classroom.
• GTCC will be alert to new approaches, technologies, and knowledge, and will apply them in the context
o
f its mission and goals.
Results
• GTCC students will learn the skills and knowledge that will enable them to reach their educational goals.
• GTCC will be respected and valued by residents of Guilford County. It will be regarded as a major contributor to the quality of life in the county.
• GTCC will be a partner in attracting and retaining business and industry, contributing to the economic development of the county.
• GTCC will attract and retain qualified and caring employees.
• GTCC will be accountable to students, taxpayers, and the public.
• GTCC will be a benchmark by which other community colleges measure their progress.
Mission & Goals 7Fall Semester 2010
June
1, 8, 15, SOAR - Jamestown for new students
22, 26
9, 16, 30 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
21, 28 SOAR - High Point for new students
July
13,15,20,22 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
27, 29, 31
14, 21, 28 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
12, 19 SOAR - High Point for new students
29 Fall Financial Aid deadline
August
2, 3, 4, 5 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
10 Faculty report
10 Open Registration begins for all students, Payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
11 Registration continues for all students, Payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
12 Final Day to Register - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
13 Drops only / Faculty and Staff Convocation
16  First day of classes 
25 Generic 10% Point
September
6 Labor Day Holiday (College closed)
October
11,12 Fall Break - no classes
11 Staff Professional Development / Faculty Break
12 Planning/Celebration of Excellence for Staff/Faculty
18 Pre-Registration begins via Web Advisor for continuing students
November
4 Last day to withdraw
24-28 Thanksgiving Break for students and faculty -
no
curriculum classes
24 College closes at 5pm
25-28 College closed
30 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
December
1 Spring Financial Aid deadline
1, 7, 9, 15 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
2, 3, 9, 10 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
1, 7 SOAR - High Point for new students
13 Last day of classes
14 Inclement weather make-up day*
15-31 Faculty holiday break
24-31 Holiday break (college closed)
Spring Semester 2011
January
1 New Year's Day (college closed)
3 College reopens
3 No REGISTRATION - Payment due for previously registered classes by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
4 Open registration begins for all students -
payment
due by 7 pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
4 ALL Faculty report
5 Registration continues - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
6 Final Day to Register - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
January Continued
7 Drops only / Faculty Professional Development Day
10  First day of classes 
17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (college closed)
20 Generic 10% point
March
7 Monday Class Day (Monday class make-up)
8-13 Spring Break - no curriculum classes
8-9 Inclement weather make-up days*
10 Staff Professional Development Day
14-25 Pre-Registration for Summer term via Web Advisor for continuing students
18 Graduation Application deadline
April
1-22 Pre-Registration for Fall term via Web Advisor for
continuing
students
4 Last day to withdraw
22 Good Friday Holiday (College closed)
25 Registration for Summer term resumes via Web Advisor for continuing students
27 Honors Ceremony
30 Summer Financial Aid deadline
May
9 Last day of classes (Friday Class make-up)
10 Inclement weather make-up day*
10 Payment due by 7pm for all previously registered Summer term classes - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
12 Commencement
13 9-month faculty contract end date
Summer Term 2011
May
16 Open Registration for all students - payment due by 7 pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm 16 9+3 Faculty report
17 Faculty Prep Day - Schedules printed
17 Drops only
18  First day of classes 
24 Generic 10% date for Summer 2011 full-term classes
June
1 Registration for Fall semester resumes - Web Advisor
7,14,21,25 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
8, 15, 29 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
20, 27 SOAR - High Point for new students
24 Last day to withdraw
July
4 Independence Day Holiday (College closed)
6 Last day of 8 week classes
12,14,19,21 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
26, 28, 30
13, 20, 27 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
11, 18 SOAR - High Point for new students
27 Last day of 10 week classes
(
Monday class - make-up)
8 Academic Calendar
2010/2011 Academic Calendar2011/2012 Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2011
August
1 Fall Financial Aid deadline
1, 2, 3, 4 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
16 Faculty Report
16 Open registration begins for all students - payment
due
by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm 17 Registration continues for all students - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
18 Final day to Register - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
19 Faculty and Staff Convocation
22  First day of classes 
31 Generic 10% point
September
5 Labor Day break (College closed)
October
10-11 Fall Break - no classes
10 Staff Professional Development Days / Faculty Break
11 Planning and Celebration of Excellence
17 Pre-Registration begins via Web Advisor for continuing students
November
23-27 Thanksgiving Break for students and faculty
(no
curriculum classes)
23 College closes at 5pm
24-27 College closed
29, 30 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
December
6, 8, 14 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
1, 2, 8, 9 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
7, 13 SOAR - High Point for new students
1 Spring Financial Aid deadline
19 Last day of classes
20 Inclement weather make-up day *
21-31 Faculty Holiday Break
23-31 Holiday Break (College closed)
Spring Semester 2012
January
1 New Year's Day (College closed)
2 College reopens
2 No REGISTRATION - Payment due for previously registered classes by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
3 Open registration begins for all students - payment
due
by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
3 All faculty report
4 Registration continues - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
5 Final Day to Register - payment due by 7pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
5 Faculty Prep Day
6 Faculty Professional Dev. Day; schedules printed
9  First day of classes 
16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (College closed)
19 Generic 10%
March
5 Monday Class Day (Monday class make-up)
6-11 Spring Break - no curriculum classes*
6, 7 Inclement Weather Make-up Days
8 Staff Professional Development Day
12-23 Pre-Registration for Summer term via Web Advisor for continuing students
16 Graduation application submission deadline
April
2 Last day to wtihdraw
3-20 Pre-Registration for Fall term via Web Advisor for continuing students
6 Good Friday Holiday (College closed)
23 Registration for Summer term resumes via WebAdvisor
26 Honors Ceremony
29 Summer Financial Aid deadline
May
7 Last day of classes (Friday class make-up)
8 Inclement weather make-up day*
8 Payment due by 7pm for all previously registered
Summer
term classes - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
10 Commencement
Summer Term 2012
May
14 Open Registration for all students - payment due by 7 pm - all non-paid classes dropped at 7pm
14 9+3 Faculty report
15 Faculty Prep Day - Schedules printed
15 Drops only
16  First day of classes 
22 Generic 10% date for Summer 2012 full-term classes
June
1 Registration for Fall semester resumes via Web Advisor for continuing students
5,12,19,23 SOAR - Jamestown for new students
6, 13, 27 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
18, 25 SOAR - High Point for new students
July
4 Independence Day Holiday (College closed)
5 Last day to withdraw for 8-week classes
10,12,17,19, SOAR - Jamestown for new students
24,26,30
11, 18, 25 SOAR - Greensboro for new students
9, 16 SOAR - High Point for new students
11 Last day of 8-week classes
25 Last day of 10-week classes (Wednesday class - make-up)
* Classes will not be held on inclement weather days if the College has not missed instructional days. Students and faculty are not required to be on campus on these days if they are not needed for make-up purposes.
Academic Calendar 9
The academic calendars are for planning purposes and are subject to change based on action by the college administra­tion, the GTCC Board of Trustees, the N.C. Community College System office or the N.C. General Assembly.General Information
Accreditation
GTCC is accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education – Surgical Technology and CAAHEP; American Association of Medical Assistants; Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association; Federal Aviation Administration; North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services; North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art; North Carolina Real Estate Commission; North Carolina Board of Nursing; North Carolina Appraisal Board; American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission; Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE); and the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Guilford Technical Community College is also accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.
Canceling Classes
The college cancels, delays or dismisses classes when weather conditions make it unsafe to drive or to keep the college open. If classes are cancelled, listen to area radio or television stations for an announcement, check the GTCC website, or call the college switchboard for a recorded message. The college will have make-up classes as listed in the academic calendar.
Children on Campus
While all visitors are welcome at GTCC, the college does have rules concerning children on campus. For the safety of young visitors, anyone who brings children to campus must constantly supervise them and never leave them alone. The college does not allow children in classrooms, labs or shops while a class is in session without the permission of the instructor.
Computer Labs
Students can use the computer lab in the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center. The lab has more than 100 computers and is open Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am – 7:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 – 3:00 pm. See page 30.
• Computer labs are for current GTCC students or employees.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the computer lab.
• Children are not allowed in the computer lab.
• All disks used in the computer lab must be scanned for viruses.
• You cannot copy, install or save anything to the hard disk of a computer without approval from your department chair.
• It is illegal to copy any copyrighted software from lab computers.
• You should use computers only for class assignments.
• Do not tamper with computer hardware or software configurations.
• Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during lab use.
• Students are not allowed in computer labs without faculty or staff present.
Additional computer labs are provided at all campus locations for instructional purposes.
10 General InformationAcademic Terms & Definitions
Academic Advising - When you meet with a counselor or faculty advisor to select a program of study and courses that you should take in the next semester.
Academic Year - The months when classes meet. The academic year includes fall semester, spring semester and a summer term.
Accreditation - When a college is accredited, it meets standards established by an accrediting association. GTCC is accredited by the regional accrediting association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Specific departments are accredited by other organizations. See Accreditation at the beginning of this section.
Advanced Standing - If you have advanced standing, you have earned credits at another institution or through exams that apply to your program of study at GTCC.
Associate Degree - A credential awarded if you successfully complete a program of study with at least 64 semester credit hours.
Auditing a Course - Enrolling in a course for no credit. Tuition and fees are charged.
Board Policy - A written statement approved by the GTCC Board of Trustees that directs college action on a specific subject.
Business & Industry - The GTCC administrative division that offers credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, business training and other educational activities.
Catalog of Record - The catalog that is current when you enroll. You can graduate under the requirements of that catalog or a later edition of the catalog, provided you do not have a break in enrollment that exceeds one year.
Certificate - A credential awarded if you successfully complete a program of study of at least 12 semester credit hours. Only certificates with a minimum of 16 credits are approved for Financial Aid.
Co-enrollment - A requirement to take two or more related courses during the same semester.
Collaborative Agreements - Agreements with other colleges to provide degree programs not offered by GTCC.
College Procedure - A written statement approved by the GTCC President’s Council outlining steps to be taken for carrying out board policies.
College Transfer Courses - A series of courses that will prepare you for further study at another community college or a four-year institution.
Commencement - The graduation ceremony when degrees and diplomas are awarded to students completing program and college requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment - High school students at least 16 years of age, or in the 11th or 12th grade, with permission from their principal or designee, may enroll in college level courses, in a program in which there is a cooperative program agreement. All costs are waived except personal insurance.
Contact Hour - An hour of in-class, clinic, lab, etc. time.
Continuing Education - Credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, business training and other educational activities offered outside the normal degree structure.
Cooperative Education - An educational process where students receive academic credit for approved work experiences related to their
field of study.
Co-requisite - A course that you have to take before or at the same time as another course.
Counseling - A professional service to help you with personal, academic and career decisions.
Course - A planned series of educational experiences, conducted by an instructor, such as lectures, discussions, lab exercises, or clinic activities that center around a particular subject.
Course Description - A written statement that explains what will be taught in a course.
Credit - Recognition by the college that you have successfully completed a course requirement leading to a degree, diploma or certificate.
Credit by Examination - Credit you earn for knowledge gained through sources other than a college class. You must pass a standard comprehensive test or a test written by a college instructor. If you make a C or better on a proficiency test in a course, you will earn credit for that course. Tuition may be charged.
General Information 11Credit Course - A course that is part of a program leading to a degree, diploma or certificate, which allows you to earn a stated number of credit hours if you successfully complete it.
Credit Hour - The unit of measure for college work that applies to a degree, certificate or diploma. A semester credit hour is 16 hours of instruction in lectures, 32-48 hours of laboratory activity and a longer period for other kinds of educational experiences.
Curriculum - A series of courses that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate. This is the same as a program of study.
Curriculum Program Plan - A program outline of courses required to complete requirements for graduation matched with completed courses allowing students to track their progress towards graduation.
Degree - A credential the college presents to a student who completes a prescribed course of study in a minimum of 64 semester hours. GTCC awards associate degrees.
Diploma - An academic credential awarded when a student successfully completes a prescribed course of study, which requires 36 to 48 semester credit hours.
Dual Enrollment - High School students at least 16 years of age, or in the 11th or 12th grade, with permission from their principal or designee, may enroll in a college level class. Tuition and fees are waived.
eLearning - Electronic means of instruction, used by many instructors to deliver content and/ or assessments either in an on-campus or online classroom. The eLearning department is located in the third floor of the Learning Resources Center of the Jamestown campus.
Elective - A course that is not required in a degree, diploma or certificate program but that is counted in total hours required.
Faculty - The college’s instructors.
Financial Aid - Money that is awarded to students by government, institutional or private sources. Financial aid can be grants, loans, scholarships or student employment that helps pay tuition or other educational expenses.
Forgiveness of Grades - You may request the forgiveness of grades that are over five years old provided you are enrolled at least half time at the time of the request. If approved, the grades and credit hours will be forgiven, i.e., the grade and hours will not be computed in your cumulative grade point averages; however, the grade with a prefix of N will show on your official college record/transcript. Forgiveness of grades does not extend to determining financial aid eligibility.
Freshman - A student who has earned fewer than 32 semester hours of credit.
Full-Time Student - A student who is enrolled for at least 12 semester hours during fall or spring semester is a full-time student for both academic and financial aid purposes; A minimum of 9 semester hours is full-time status in the summer term (12 credit hours is full-time for financial aid purposes). If you follow the program plan, you will be able to finish an associate degree program in two years.
GED - An abbreviation for General Educational Development. A person who passes the GED examination earns a certificate that is equivalent to a high school diploma.
General Education - A program of study that gives a student an introduction to the liberal arts and that can be tailored to a student’s interests rather than specific technical requirements.
Grade Point Average - A way of mathematically computing your academic performance by giving a value to each grade (called quality points), multiplying the credit hours by the quality points and dividing that total by the number of credit hours attempted.
Graduation Requirements - The courses and competencies in the program of study that you have to complete successfully in order to qualify for a degree, diploma or certificate.
Grant - Money to help pay tuition or other educational costs that you might receive for reasons other than academic achievement.
Titan Cruiser - Titan Cruiser is an information portal for curriculum students, faculty, and staff providing email, access to news, announce ments, campus calendar, classes, offices, departments, and clubs. The system may be accessed from any computer with an internet connection. Students are also able to register for classes, view grades, and make payment for the current semester through WebAdvisor.
12 General InformationHonors - Formal recognition for superior academic achievement. See page 45.
Interactive Teleconference Classes (IH) - Interactive teleconference classes are held in the North Carolina Information Highway Class. Students will either have an instructor in the room or communicate with the instructor via teleconference from another school.
International Student - A citizen from another country who is enrolled at GTCC.
Internship - Approved on-the-job training in a work setting. You earn credit hours towards graduation.
In-state Status - A person whose legal residence is in the state of North Carolina and who has established and maintained legal residency for at least 12 months prior to the date of enrollment. Consult with admissions personnel for specific requirements.
Laboratory Hours - The time in the instructional plan that you spend applying the theories presented in lectures.
Moodle - Moodle is the course management software used at Guilford Tech for online, web-enhanced, and web-supplemented instruction. Students can access this software from any Internet connection to print assignments, view grades, take tests, participate in discussions, etc. Students log in using their identification information and only see courses in which they are participating.
Online Classes -(OL) -OL included in the section number designates an online class, in which the majority of instruction occurs online. Students are required to either attend a face-to- face orientation with their instructor or email the instructor by the first day of class or complete an online orientation. Also, some classes may require students to come to campus for proctored exams.
Out-of-state Status - Status of a person whose legal residence is outside the state of North Carolina or who has not met the legal definition for in-state status. Consult with the admissions personnel for specific requirements.
Placement Test - An exam given to students to determine the level of courses in subjects such as writing, math and reading that students are prepared to take.
Prerequisite - A requirement and/or a course that you must finish before you can take a specific course. Course prerequisites are listed with course descriptions.
Program of Study - A series of courses that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate. This is the same as a curriculum.
Refund Policy - In compliance with current State Board policy: GTCC will refund 100% of tuition and fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first day of classes of the academic semester. GTCC will refund 100% of tuition only if you withdraw from class before the last day of the published ADD period. GTCC will refund 75% of tuition only if the student officially withdraws from class(es) on or after the last day of the ADD period and prior to or on the official 10% point of the semester. No refunds will be given to students who drop courses after the 10% date. During the drop/add period, if you are changing sections, or dropping
and adding a class—BOTH the drop AND the add transaction MUST be performed in the same registration session in order to receive full credit for the course you are dropping. Other fees, such as shop/lab/clinic fees, YMCA fees, campus access/parking/security fee, computer use/technology fee, student activity fee, student accident insurance fee, and malpractice insurance fees are not refundable after classes start. The 10% point of mini-mesters varies and may be obtained from Enrollment Services, instructors, or the Finance Office. The college refund policy is established by state legislative action and therefore is subject to change without prior notice to students. Please allow six to eight weeks from the 10% date for refunds.
Registration - The process of selecting courses, choosing sections by day and hour, enrolling in classes and paying tuition and fees.
Residency - Under North Carolina law, a student must be classified as a resident or nonresident for tuition purposes. To be classified as a resident, or an in-state student, you must have established legal residence in the state and maintained it for at least 12 months prior to the date of enrollment. Consult with admissions personnel for specific requirements. See page 22.
General Information 13Residency for Degree - You must earn at least one-fourth of the required hours in your program at GTCC and you must earn at least one- third of the major course work required for graduation at GTCC.
Satisfactory Progress - The level of achievement and advancement toward a degree, diploma or certificate that is required to maintain eligibility for financial aid and Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits. Students who do not meet those standards are placed on academic probation. See page 29.
Scholarship - Money provided as a recognition of achievement to help pay for tuition or other educational costs.
Section - The individual class meeting at a particular day and time and with a specific instructor.
Semester - A part of the academic year. A semester is 16 weeks. Fall semester begins in August and ends in December. Spring semester begins in January and ends in May. Summer term is 10 weeks in length beginning in May and ending in July.
Sophomore - A student who has earned 32 or more semester hours of credit.
Sponsorship - Authorized funds from an agency/company to pay for college expenses. Expenses may include tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Telecourses -(TC, EA) Section numbers that include TC or EA designate video-based courses broadcast on the UNC-TV (PBS) station. In addition, many of these courses are also broadcast on the Guilford County Schools station (GETV). Students use these video lectures, in addition to textbook reading, to complete assignments as directed by their instructor. Students meet the instructor once at the beginning of the semester, and may be required to meet with the instructor at other times or to come to campus for proctored exams.
Transcript - A copy of your academic record listing courses taken, grades earned, honors received and degrees awarded. There is a fee for official transcripts.
Transfer Courses - Courses accepted by the college that have been taken at another approved college or university.
Tuition and fees - The cost of attending college.
WebAdvisor - Registration, grades, and unofficial transcripts are only a few of the services available on WebAdvisor, the college's on-line internet connection. Students can also make payments for the current semester.
Web-enhanced Classes - (W) -All of these sections designate web-enhanced classes, which combine some traditional face-to-face instruction with some online instruction. In general students meet with their instructor once a week with all other instruction online.
Web-supplemented Classes - Many classes use web-based instruction to supplement class activities. Students may use campus computers for these assignments or access the course materials from home.
14 General InformationFacilities
Jamestown
GTCC’s main campus is in Jamestown, N.C., mid way between Greensboro and High Point. There are 21 main buildings on the Jamestown campus. They are:
Auto Body Repair Building - houses the college’s auto body repair shops.
Business Hall - classrooms, labs, and offices; Business Administration faculty offices.
Community Training Center - (formerly Wellness) - classrooms, computer lab, life science lab, and conference rooms for Quick Jobs and other classes designed for businesses and individuals for job-skill enhancement.
Center for Business & Industry - Workforce Preparedness programs, offices, conference room for Business & Industry
Cline Observatory - Astronomy classes and open to the general public at specified times.
Coswell E. Gerrald Hall - Advertising and Graphic Design department, offices, classrooms and labs.
Davis Hall - classrooms, Humanities & Social Sciences faculty offices, College Transfer Advising Center
Dr. Stuart B. Fountain Dental Science Building Dental programs and dental clinics, physical therapy assistant.
Hassell Health Technologies Center - Nursing, Surgical Technology programs.
Joseph S. Koury Hospitality Careers Center - Culinary Technology, Drama, and Hotel and Restaurant Management programs, Koury Auditorium, the Fine Arts Theatre, and the Culinary Dining Rooms.
James L. Williams Hall - Developmental Education, Medical Assisting programs.
Learning Resource Center - M.W. Bell Library, Instructional Technologies, Distance Learning, Teaching/Learning Center, Professional Development, Computer Lab, Multimedia Meeting Room, classrooms, and faculty and staff offices.
Luther R. Medlin Campus Center - Admissions Office, Assessment Center, Counseling, Advising, Financial Aid, Bookstore, Cashier, Student Lounge, Student Government Offices, Cafeteria, Job Placement, Campus Police, Continuing Education Registration, Enrollment Services, Veterans/Military Office and other administrative offices.
Machinery Hall - Physical plant and
construction.
Mary Perry Ragsdale Family YMCA -
Health / Physical Education.
Welding - Welding.
Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center - a 250-seat auditorium, an open computer lab, smaller computer labs, faculty offices and classroom space.
Public Safety Building - Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Science, Fire Protection and Surgical Technology programs.
Science Hall - Electronics program, classroom and laboratory space for chemistry, biology, and physics, Mathematics and Science faculty offices.
Service Careers - Children’s Center, Early Childhood, and Cosmetology programs.
Transportation Complex - all transportation programs except aviation programs.
General Information 15High Point
The High Point campus is located downtown at 901 S. Main St. The Campus has five buildings which serve both administrative and instructional functions. The H1 building is the campus center and houses the bookstore, business office, Continuing Education registration desk, student lounge, counseling office, the Dean's office, Campus Police, Community Service and Defensive Driving administrative offices, the Middle College principal's office, and several class­rooms. The Upholstery program and Middle College video production studio are located in H2. Basic Skills administrative offices, the Center for Working Families, and Basic Skills classrooms are located in H3. Basic Skills includes Adult High School, GED, Adult Basic Education, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and Compensatory Education Programs. Building H4 houses the Entertainment Technology program, Continuing Education and Occupation Extension classrooms, the LRC (Learning Resource Center), computer labs, the indoor theatre, music production labs, practice rooms, recording studios, and the outdoor amphitheatre. Pharmacy Technology, Human Services Technology, and Substance Abuse program, General Education, and Developmental Education are located in the H5 instructional building. The H5 building also houses four computer labs, a biology lab, a general sci­ence lab, the Pharmacy Technology lab, the Human Services lab, a student lounge area, and several general classrooms.
Greensboro Facilities
The Greensboro Campus is located at 3505 East Wendover Avenue. This new campus is the home to the Basic Skills Program; Industrial, Construction, and Engineering Technology programs; Paralegal Technology program; General Education and Developmental courses; and non-credit Continuing Education course offerings. The Greensboro Campus has four instructional buildings on its 69 acre site.
The Adult Education Center houses the Adult High School, GED, Adult Basic Education, Compensatory Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs and the central campus library.
The Continuing Education Center contains a wide variety of continuing education classes such as com­puter, art, financial, notary, college credit, health, and Certified Nursing Assistant classes. The Continuing Education Center houses the campus bookstore, campus police, student services, registration, and counseling offices.
The Technical Education Center is the home of the Industrial, Construction, and Engineering Technologies Division. This division responds to the employment and economic needs in the Guilford County area by providing education and training in the following areas: Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology; Architectural Technology; Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology; Construction Management; Electronics Engineering Technology; Industrial Electrical/Electronics Technology; Industrial Systems Technology; Machining Technology; Mechanical Engineering/Drafting and Design Technology; Residential Carpentry; Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology; and Turfgrass Management Technology. This division provides limited articulation options and opportunities for transfer to four year educational institutions.
The new Greensboro Campus Center building houses the paralegal technology program, laborato­ries for biology and physical sciences, a skills lab/tutoring center, general classrooms and the student government/ID office.
The Small Business Center is in the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, 2007 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. The Small Business Center offers classes, referrals and counseling for business owners.
The T.H. Davis - GTCC Aviation Center is located at 260 North Regional Road, on the western edge of the Piedmont Triad International Airport. This facility houses the Transportation Divisions Aviation Systems, Career Pilot, and Aviation Management pro­grams. In addition, GTCC offers Aviation Structures, Non-Destructive Testing, Airframe and Powerplant Refresher courses, FAA Oral & Practical Exams for the A&P certificates, and single and multi-engine simulator training, all as short-term Continuing Education courses at the Center.
Aviation Center #2 is located at 819 Radar Rd. adjacent to the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
16 General InformationInstitutional-Level Student
Competencies
Your educational experience at GTCC gives you the chance to reach established and institutional-level competencies that support your continued education and career growth.
When you graduate from a program, you should be competent in the following areas as demon­strated through completion of a capstone course or experience.
The broad purpose of a learning-centered techni­cal and community college in the culturally diverse world of the 21st century should be to prepare graduates for productive employment, university transfer, and lifelong learning through the attainment of the following skills, knowledge and values;
General Education Outcomes
• Effective Communication
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Speak clearly with grammatical correctness
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Use standard written English In traditional and electronic media
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Design professional caliber documents for workplace or academic context
• Critical Thinking
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Access, evaluate, and synthesize Information from both oral and written sources
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Integrate knowledge from diverse
disciplines, to draw reasonable and evidence-based conclusions
• Problem Solving
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Use scientific inquiry method
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Apply problem solving skills to real world experiences/applications
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Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a problem
• Technology Literacy
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Use electronic and print resources to access, retrieve, process, and communicate information
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Demonstrate proficiency of appropriate computer technology
• Global Literacy
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Develop an awareness of diversity
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Develop an awareness of the
interdependence of our world
Employability Skills
You should be able to demonstrate basic core competencies for successful workplace perfor­mance by:
• Working with others as a member of a formal or informal team to analyze a situation, establish priorities and apply resources for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.
• Exhibiting responsible behaviors that support the mission, goals and objectives of organizations or social units of which you are a member.
• Communicating by exchanging ideas and information in oral, written or visual form with peers, supervisors or customers.
• Identifying problems and potential causes while developing and implementing action plans for solution.
• Exhibiting information literacy by formulating the questions to be answered, acquiring the answers to these questions efficiently using appropriate tools and sources and modifying your search for information as more questions arise; selecting, synthesizing and organizing information, documenting the validity and/or sources of information and communicating information effectively.
• Exhibiting adaptability and receptivity to changing technologies, methods, processes and work environments, and organizational structures and practices.
Curriculum-Specific Skills
You should exhibit knowledge and skills required for entry into a chosen career or for an area of specialization. These skills are based on the need of local business and industry or national skill standards.
Internet Use
GTCC students can use the college’s Internet services for educational needs. You must use the Internet efficiently, ethically and lawfully. You cannot misuse Internet services, including letting non-students use the service; advertising or selling personal services; interfering with other users in any way; misusing copyrighted material; or engaging in computer hacking or fraud.
General Information 17Lost and Found
If you find an item or lose one, contact the Campus Police office on the campus where you lost or found the item. The Campus Police office keeps lost items for 120 days.
Parking/Speeding
You must display a parking permit on your car, motorcycle or bicycle unless you are a visitor.
You can obtain a permit from the cashier or Campus Police during registration each term. After registration, you can obtain a permit from Campus Police on each campus. To obtain a permit, you must have proof that you’re enrolled as a current student.
Permits are valid on all GTCC campuses.
There are reserved parking spaces for faculty, staff, cosmetology patrons, dental clinic patients, visitors, and people with disabilities.
Parking lots and spaces are clearly marked, and it is your responsibility to find a legal parking space.
You will get a parking ticket and $5 fine if you:
• are parked in cosmetology or dental spaces without a permit.
• park in any area posted “No Parking Anytime-
Fire
Zone.”
• are parked in more than one space.
• block a sidewalk or walkway.
• don’t display a current GTCC parking permit.
• park on the grass.
• park in a posted faculty/staff space without the correct permit.
• park in an area not designated as a parking place.
• park in visitor parking.
• park in the wrong direction in a one-way posted zone.
• park in a reserved parking lot or space.
• block a lane of traffic.
• block a building entrance.
• park on the shoulder of the road.
• park too long in a time restricted area.
• park a motorcycle, moped or bicycle in an area not designated for that type of vehicle.
Your car will be towed if you:
• park in a disabled-only zone without the proper permit.
• park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
• leave your vehicle unattended in a loading zone.
• park in a designated tow zone.
• accumulate more than two parking citations in the same semester.
• otherwise affect the safe conduct of traffic.
If you let unpaid parking fines accumulate, the college will withhold your grades and transcripts and you won’t be able to register until you’ve paid the fines.
If you want to appeal a parking citation, you can use a form available from Enrollment Services in the Luther R. Medlin Campus Center on the Jamestown campus or from the information desk at the High Point and Greensboro campuses.
Speed Limit
The 20-mile-per-hour speed limit is enforced with radar on all campuses to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Campus Police officers will issue state speeding citations.
Pay Telephones
There are pay phones on each campus for student use. Students are not allowed to use office phones unless it is an emergency. Neither faculty nor students will be interrupted during class for phone calls except in case of an emergency.
Jamestown campus pay phones are located in the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center (level I), Montgomery Circle, Public Safety Building (back lobby). All pay phones are High Point telephone lines.
A pay phone on the Greensboro campus is locat­ed in the front lobby area of the Adult Education Center. There is also a pay phone at the Aviation Center. All are Greensboro lines.
Pay phones at the High Point campus are in the break room in the main building and are High Point telephone lines.
18 General Information Safety
If you are involved in or see an accident, report it to the Campus Police office by dialing 7070 to reach the campus operator. A Campus Police officer will give first aid, notify emergency services if necessary and complete an accident report on the incident.
Each campus has a first aid station in the Campus Police office.
The Jamestown campus is open from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (Campus Police will begin opening build­ings at 6:30 a.m. to ensure that areas required for 7:00 a.m. classes are accessible in a timely fashion.); the Greensboro campus and High Point campus are open from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. All campuses are closed on Sunday. Campuses are patrolled by Campus Police officers. Also see Emergencies on page 51.
Smoking
GTCC is a tobacco-free campus as of August 1, 2008. Repeated violations of the smoking policy will result in disciplinary action. For assistance in smok­ing cessation, contact the Counseling Center.
A
dmission
GTCC has an open-door admissions policy. The college is open to anyone 18 years old or older or high school graduates younger than 18. Individuals under 18 years of age who have not attained graduation from high school can attend GTCC as stipulated by the policies of the State Board of Community Colleges and the procedures specified by GTCC. Admission to the college does not guar­antee acceptance to the program of your choice or guarantee continued enrollment in the college.
If you are applying for any associate degree, diploma or certificate program, you must be a high school graduate or have earned the Adult High School diploma or the GED. Exceptions to this rule require review by the appropriate depart­ment and division chair with a recommendation for approval/disapproval to the Vice President of Student Learning and Success. If you do not meet this requirement, you can enroll in GTCC’s GED or Adult High School program, for which there is no charge. (See page 54). For additional information, visit the Enrollment Services/ Admissions Office, which is located on the second floor of the Luther R. Medlin Campus Center, on the Jamestown cam­pus, or the counseling offices on the High Point and Greensboro campuses.
Upon submitting an application for admission, you may be interviewed and/or be asked to take a placement test depending on the program to which you are applying and the courses for which you wish to enroll.
Qualified high school graduates will be admit­ted into a specific program if it is not a limited enrollment program of study. High school graduates applying to a limited enrollment program will be admitted, if qualified and if space is available, based upon admissions standards, which are available in Enrollment Services.
General Information / Admission 19How to Apply
• Complete an application for admission.
• Have official high school or GED transcripts sent to the Admissions Office. GTCC will only recognize high school diplomas from regionally accredited schools or home schools registered with the state. Students not completing such a program must complete their GED or Adult High School diplomas through an accredited institution. • Have all official college transcripts sent to Enrollment Services. If you have a bachelor’s degree, you do not have to send a high school transcript unless you are applying for a limited enrollment program.
• Interview with an admissions advisor to determine which, if any, placement test is required. Some programs limit the number of students who can be offered admission. See Limited Enrollment programs on page 22.
High School Students
If you are still in high school, but at least 16 years old, you can enroll as a dual or concurrently enrolled student. To apply you must:
• Submit the Dual Enrollment Permission Form, signed by your high school principal or his/her designee, each semester you want to enroll at GTCC;
• Complete the GTCC application for admission, which will not be processed without the Dual Enrollment Permission Form from your principal;
• Take the GTCC placement test, if necessary, to meet prerequisite requirements.
If you are 16 or 17 years old and have been suspended from a public or private secondary school for disciplinary reasons or you voluntarily want to enroll in Adult High School or GED classes, you must wait up to three months before you can be admitted to the college. See page 54 for more infor­mation on admission to GTCC’s Basic Skills Classes.
Home School Students
Home school students seeking to take courses before graduation should speak with an admissions advisor before submitting an application for admis­sion. Additional documentation will be required.
Non High School Students
An applicant, at least 18 years old, who did not graduate from high school, earn a GED, or an Adult High School diploma may take courses as a special credit student provided they meet course pre-requisites. (Non-high school graduates seeking admission to a diploma or certificate program must obtain written permission from the program depart­ment and division chair.) Applicants must meet admissions requirements and, if required, take the placement test.
20 AdmissionInternational Students
International students are welcome to apply for admission. You must:
• complete and submit the International Application packet (there is a $40 application fee);
• return all required documents on or before the deadline as specified in the international application packet;
• send all applicable transcripts from secondary and post-secondary schools;
• present a minimum TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 (written test), 173 (computerized test), or a letter from a certified English language institute showing proficiency in English if your native language is not English;
• send health and medical records that show that you have up-to-date immunizations;
• submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover expenses for the first year of study. Financial Aid is not available for international students.
When you have completed these steps and met admission approval, an I-20 eligibility document and a letter of acceptance will be issued.
If you are an international student who wants to transfer to GTCC, you must complete all of the steps listed above and receive a transfer clearance from the school or college you are currently authorized to attend.
Student housing is not available; you must make your own arrangements for housing. Contact the International Student office on the Jamestown cam­pus for assistance.
Readmission
A student who has been suspended or dismissed, or who withdrew for academic or other reasons, may apply for readmission. A suspended student may apply for readmission after one semester has passed.
An application for admission to be readmitted should be submitted to the Enrollment Services / Admissions Office. Readmission applicants to health programs will be required to meet with the chair of the program to which he/she is seeking readmission. (For more information about readmission to a health program see Readmission on page 48.)
Special Credit Students
An individual who does not want to earn a degree, diploma or certificate, but wishes to enroll in classes will be classified as a special credit student. To enroll, you only need to complete the application for admission and indicate SPECIAL CREDIT STUDENT as your program of interest. Some courses have prerequisites or other criteria that you must meet prior to registration. You must provide documented evidence of meeting pre-requisites.
Transfer Students
If you have attended another college or university, you are considered to be a transfer student and should follow the admissions guidelines under How to Apply, page 20. For information about transfer­ring college credits, see Advanced Standing Credit, Transfer Credit on page 37.
Admission 21Limited Enrollment Admissions
Most programs follow the open-door admissions policy. However, there are some, called limited enrollment programs, which have more applicants than resources, such as facilities and faculty. Spaces in these programs are limited. Usually there are more qualified applicants than spaces in these programs, so students must meet additional admis­sions criteria and may be ranked as a process for admission to the program.
Limited enrollment programs include: Associate Degree Nursing, Automotive Systems Technology (Ford and GM), Aviation Systems Technology, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Science, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Returning LPN (day and night), and Surgical Technology.
Applicants to limited enrollment programs should contact the Admissions office when submit­ting an application for admission. Many limited enrollment programs have different application deadlines and admission requirements, which are subject to change. Some limited enrollment pro­grams require you to remove any existing academic deficiencies before you can be considered for the program.
Limited enrollment programs generally begin once a year. Check with Enrollment Services for specific starting dates.
While limited enrollment programs begin only at specific times during the year, an applicant may meet with a faculty advisor prior to the starting date of the program to enroll in the general education courses outlined in the specific program of study.
Residency
Tuition rates are based on whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student. The application for admission asks questions about your residency status. To qualify for in-state tuition, you must prove that you established your legal residence in North Carolina at least 12 months prior to the beginning date of the semester for which you are applying, have maintained it for a minimum of 12 continu­ous months and are physically present in North Carolina. You must also prove that your intent is to make North Carolina your permanent home indefi­nitely and that you are not in North Carolina only to attend college.
Based on your answers on the GTCC application, the admissions staff will determine your residence status for tuition purposes. You may have to fill out a residence questionnaire if your residency is unclear. You will be considered an out-of-state student until you send in the completed form and a change in status is determined. If you are classi­fied as out-of-state during the admissions process, you can appeal your residence classification. You will need to complete a Tuition Questionnaire, the Tuition Status Change Request form and the Student Statement Petitioning a Change in Residence Classification. These forms are available in Enrollment Services. The Director of Admissions will review the form and make a decision within five days of receiving the form.
If your appeal is denied, you can appeal to the Dean of Student Support Services. The dean’s decision is final. If you are an out-of-state student, once you have established legal residence in North Carolina as outlined above, you may request a residence status change. You must complete the Tuition Questionnaire, the Tuition Status Change form, and the Student Statement Petitioning a Change in Residence Classification and submit them to the Dean of Student Support Services. Your clas­sification will be changed within two working days of receiving your request, provided the 12-month residency requirement is met and documented. Your in-state residence status will be effective at the beginning of the next enrollment period. If the change is denied, you can appeal as outlined above.
22 AdmissionSome exceptions exist to the residency status regulations as outlined above.
Complete regulations on classification of students by residence for tuition purposes are detailed in “A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes.” A copy of this manual is available in Enrollment Services.
Appeal of Denial of Admission or Readmission
If you submit an application for admission or readmission and you are not admitted to the college, you can appeal the decision. You must appeal in writing to the Dean of Student Support Services, listing your reasons for the appeal. The Dean of Student Support Services will review your admissions record and make a decision, in writing, within seven days of when your appeal is received. If you are still denied admission, you can appeal, in writing, to the Associate Vice President for Student Learning and Success, who will make a decision within 14 days of receiving your letter. The decision of the associate vice president is final.
If you apply or reapply to a specific academic program, including limited enrollment programs, and are not admitted, you can appeal, in writing, to the department chair of the specific program of study, listing your reasons for the appeal. If you are still denied admission to the program, you can appeal to the Vice President of Student Learning and Success, who will make a decision within 14 days of receiving your appeal. The decision of the vice president is final.
R
egistration, Tuition & Fees
How To Register
Registering means that you, your advisor, or a college staff member entered your class choices into the college computer system so that you have a seat in a particular class. If you have completed the application process (see page 20), you can register for classes during registration times listed in the academic calendar (see page 8). You must be registered and paid before the first day of classes in the term.
You should take any necessary placement tests, if required, see your faculty advisor, choose your classes and get a class schedule. New students should attend an orientation session. (See the GTCC website for a schedule.) Currently enrolled students may register through WebAdvisor or in person. Students registering in person must present a photo ID.
Class Schedule
The schedule of classes is posted on the college’s website several weeks before registration begins. Your faculty advisor can help you plan your class schedule each semester, but you are responsible for scheduling your own classes. GTCC reserves the right to cancel, combine or change the time, day or location of any class without prior notice to students. The college also reserves the right to change the instructor and/or instructional method without notice.
Placement
Some courses have minimum placement test scores or prerequisites.
Pre-requisites for courses must be met. Only under extraordinary circumstances will students be permitted to register without the stated course pre-requisite. Cases for these rare circumstances should be made by specific certifications, written documenta­tion, or other well-documented achievement of pre-requisite course competencies.
Depending on the courses you want to take, you may have to take placement tests. GTCC requires you to take placement tests to help place you in courses that match your skills and curriculum requirements. The tests are not timed and results are available immediately. You are encouraged to review your
Admission / Registration, Tuition, & Fees 23reading, writing and math skills before you test. SAT and GED preparation materials are helpful. Also the Chart Your Success on the COMPASS Test study book and diskette may be purchased from the GTCC Bookstore or checked out for one night from the GTCC Learning Resource Center (LRC) for a fee (refundable).
You may not have to take placement tests if you have completed college-level English or math courses with a grade of C or better or have an SAT verbal score of 510 or new SAT writing score of 510, new SAT reading score of 510, or SAT math score of 520. Limited enrollment programs may have additional testing requirements. Check with the Admissions Office for more information about testing.
Advising
If you are a degree, diploma, or certificate-seek­ing student, you can speak with a faculty advisor who teaches in your chosen program. You may speak with an advisor in the Advising Center if you enroll as an undecided or special credit student.
VA Benefit recipients are required to see their advisors each semester to ensure that classes are in their programs.
SOAR - New Student Orientation
All new students are encouraged to participate in SOAR (Student Orientation Advising and Registration). Orientation sessions are offered before the start of each fall and spring semester at each campus location. General information, student success information, and academic registration are included in each session. Participation in SOAR allows you to register early and to receive informa­tion necessary to become a successful student. For more information, contact the Student Life office at ext. 2537.
Adding or Dropping a Class
You can make a schedule adjustment (drop/add) during the first few class days of the semester.
In order to avoid being charged fees for dropped classes, you must drop and add the same amount of credit hours in the same session on the same day. Contact the cashiers office after making any schedule adjustments to pay any additional charges incurred.
After the schedule adjustment period, you will have to follow the withdrawal process if you want to drop a class. To add a class requires the instructor and department chair signatures and a photo ID.
Tuition and Fees
Student Financial Responsibilities
You are responsible for buying books and sup­plies for your courses and for paying tuition and any other financial obligations. You will not be allowed to register if you owe money to the college. GTCC can withhold your transcript, degree, diploma or certificate and bar you from graduation ceremonies until you have paid your college bills.
Should it become necessary for GTCC to refer unpaid balances to a collection agency or an attorney, the student will be expected to pay all fees associated with the collection of the unpaid balance.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Tuition
After you have registered, you must pay your tuition and fees. Tuition and fees may be paid by credit or debit card (VISA or Mastercard only) using Titan Cruiser/WebAdvisor. Staff members cannot accept telephone payments. You can pay in person with cash, check, money order, credit or debit card (the card must be present). You can also pay by mail with a check or money order. If paying by check, the account holder's name, address, and account number must be pre-printed on the check. A $25.00 service charge will be assessed on each check returned by the bank.
The Jamestown campus Cashier’s Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday - Friday. You can use the drop box after hours until 10 p.m. All drop box payments will be processed the next business day. Please do not leave cash in the drop box. You can pay at the High Point Cashiers Office or Greensboro campus bookstore. The Greensboro bookstore is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The High Point Cashiers Office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
24 Registration, Tuition and FeesTuition Rates
The North Carolina General Assembly sets tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state residents. They are subject to change by the General Assembly without notice.
Senior citizens, age 65 or older, who qualify as legal residents of North Carolina, may enroll for up to six credit hours of credit instruction and 96 contact hours of non-credit instruction per academic semester with no tuition (effective July 1, 2009). Registering for more than six credit hours or 96 contact hours of non-credit instruction in one academic term requires tuition payment.
In-state Tuition
You are an in-state resident if you have been a legal resident of North Carolina for 12 months before the date you enroll. See Residency on page 22 for more information.
Tuition is $50.00 per credit hour for in-state students. The maximum tuition for in-state students for a semester is $800.00.
Out-of-state Tuition
Tuition is $241.30 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The maximum tuition for out-of-state students for a semester is $3,860.80.
Fees
All students must pay a campus access, parking, and security fee (CAPS Fee) each semester. The fee covers expenses associated with providing campus access, parking, and security at the college. The fee is $25 for all credit students taking 1 - 11 credit hours, and $50 for all credit students taking 12 credit hours or more.
All students must pay a student activity fee each fall and spring semester. The fee covers activities and student publications. The fee is $10.00 for stu­dents taking 1-11 credit hours and $17.50 for stu­dents taking 12 credit hours or more. A $50 YMCA fee will be charged for classes held at the YMCA.
All students must pay a technology fee for each semester. The fee is $10 for all credit students taking 1-11 credit hours, and $16 for all credit students taking 12 credit hours or more.
Students enrolled in a course with shop/lab or clinic hours will have to pay a shop/lab/clinic fee. This fee varies by academic program.
These fees are under review and are subject to change without notice. The rates listed were in effect when this publication went to press.
When you complete the requirements for a cer­tificate program, you must apply for your certificate in Enrollment Services and pay a $5.00 fee.
When you are eligible to graduate with a degree or diploma, you must apply for graduation (see page 44) and pay a $35 fee which buys your cap and gown, the degree or diploma and cover. You must pay the fee at the time of the application.
Copies of your official transcript must be request­ed in writing from Enrollment Services. There is a $5.00 fee for each official transcript. GTCC cannot provide copies of transcripts that aren't your own and cannot provide transcripts from other institu­tions. GTCC does not accept checks for payment of transcript requests.
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Please Note:
The North Carolina General Assembly sets tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state resi­dents. They are subject to change by the General Assembly without notice.
Fees are established by state legislative action and/or State Board action and/or GTCC Board action and are subject to change.Insurance
If you are enrolled in a program of study, you must buy accident insurance. This insurance covers you when you're on campus for classes, and while you're taking part in official school sponsored activities. Accident insurance costs $2.75 for fall semester, $2.75 for spring semester and $1.60 for summer session. The cost and coverage can change from year to year. If you need more information, stop by the Risk Manager's office in Machinery Hall.
These fees are under review and are subject to change without notice. The rates listed were in effect when this publication went to press.
Some programs require that you buy malpractice insurance when you register. Rates are:
Program Semester Total
Rate Per Year
Cosmetology $8.50 $17.00
Dental Assisting $8.50 $17.00
Dental Hygiene $8.50 $17.00
Early Childhood $8.50 $17.00
Emergency Medical Science $8.50 $17.00
Human Services $8.50 $17.00
Certified Medical Assisting $8.50 $17.00
Medical Transcription $17.00 $17.00
Nursing $8.50 $17.00
Physical Therapist Assistant $8.50 $17.00
Surgical Technology $8.50 $17.00
Textbook Costs
If you are a full-time student, you can expect to spend several hundred dollars for textbooks and supplies. The GTCC bookstores at Jamestown, Greensboro, and High Point locations sell textbooks. Information on textbook refunds and textbook buy-backs is available at the bookstore.
Refunds
In compliance with current State Board policy: GTCC will refund 100% of tuition and fees if you officially withdraw from class before the first day of classes of the academic semester.
GTCC will refund 100% of tuition only if you withdraw from class before the last day of the pub­lished ADD period.
GTCC will refund 75% of tuition only if the stu­dent officially withdraws from class(es) on or after the last day of the ADD period and prior to or on the official 10% point of the semester.
No refunds will be given to students who drop courses after the 10% date.
During the drop/add period, if you are changing sections, or dropping and adding a class—BOTH the drop AND the add transaction MUST be per­formed in the same registration session in order to receive full credit for the course you are dropping. Other fees, such as shop/lab/clinic fees, YMCA fees, campus access/parking/security fee, computer use/technology fee, student activity fee, student accident insurance fee, and malpractice insurance fees are not refundable after classes start. The 10% point of mini-mesters varies and may be obtained from Enrollment Services, instructors, or the Finance Office.
The college refund policy is established by state legislative action and therefore is subject to change without prior notice to students. Please allow six to eight weeks from the 10% date for refunds.
The refund policy stated above was in effect at the time this publication was pub­lished. For more information, please call ext. 2604.
26 Registration, Tuition and FeesSpecial Refund Conditions for Title IV Federal Student Aid Recipients
These are special refund policies, set by federal law, for students who get Title IV federal aid. These refunds are based on the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Congress in 1998. You fall under this category if you:
• Have been awarded Title IV aid (federal Pell Grant, SEOG, Stafford loan or PLUS loan); and/ or receiving VA Educational Benefits.
• Have stopped attending classes, withdrawn or been expelled before 60 percent of the class was over or otherwise failed to complete the program.
If you meet these conditions, a portion of the total federal Title IV funds awarded to you must be returned in proportion to the portion of the semester not completed. For example, if you withdraw at the 40% point of the semester, 60% (100% - 40% = 60%) of the federal Title IV awarded to you for that semester must be returned to the federal programs. If there is a balance due to GTCC as a result of these refunds, you are responsible for payment. Further details and examples can be obtained at the Financial Aid Office.
Should it become necessary for GTCC to refer unpaid balances to a collection agency or an attorney, the student will be expected to pay all fees associated with the collection of the unpaid balance.
F
inancial Aid
Purposes of Financial Aid
The purpose of financial aid is to help pay college expenses if you can’t afford it. GTCC tries to be sure that no qualified student is turned away because the student doesn’t have the money to pay for college expenses.
GTCC awards financial aid without regard to your race, religion, color, national origin or sex. To receive financial aid, you must demonstrate need and maintain good academic standing.
How To Apply
Students can apply for financial aid by complet­ing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can get help filling out financial aid applications by visiting the Financial Aid Office on the second floor of Luther R. Medlin Campus Center, Jamestown campus.
To be eligible for financial aid, you must:
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA);
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
• Be enrolled in an eligible program of study
at
GTCC;
• Not be in default on a Federal Family Educational Loan or owe a refund on any Title IV grant at any educational institution.
Financial aid is determined each academic year, so you must fill out a new FAFSA every year.
Registration, Tuition, and Fees / Financial Aid 27Types of Aid Available
Grants and Scholarships
Federal Pell Grants are based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Pell grants are for college undergraduates who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is based on the FAFSA and is for students with exceptional financial need.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is based on the FAFSA and is for recent high school graduates who completed a rigorous program of study in high school.
North Carolina Student Incentive Grant Program is for students who are legal residents of North Carolina, are enrolled for full-time study, and demonstrate substantial financial need based on the FAFSA. The state will select recipients from those whosubmit an application before March 15 of the academic year before enrollment. State grants are not available in the summer.
The North Carolina Community College Grant and the North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS) are for students who are legal residents of North Carolina, are enrolled at least half-time, have Federal Pell Grant eligibility that does not exceed a certain amount set each year, or do not financially qualify for the Federal Pell Grant, but do demon­strate a substantial need as defined by the State each year. State grants are not available in the summer.
Scholarships are available from federal, state, local and GTCC sources. They are awarded based on financial need, academic performance and/or time of application. Some scholarships are open to all students while others are open to students in certain program areas, for example, nursing, engineering or business. Contact the Financial Aid Office, or visit the GTCC website for a list of scholarships.
Loans
You must fill out a FAFSA to be eligible for any loans. Federal loans include Stafford loans, which are subsidized and unsubsidized, and PLUS Loans which are for parents. You must be enrolled at least 1/2 time (six credit hours) and must maintain satis­factory academic progress. Please go to www.tinyurl.com/GTCCloans to learn the steps necessary for applying and receiving a federal student loan. For additional loan information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
GTCC also has a small emergency loan program to assist students. For more Information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Student Employment/Work Study
Federal Work Study is a federally supported pro­gram. If you are eligible based on the FAFSA, the Financial Aid Office can place you in a part-time job based on your financial need and ability to do the job. The Career Services Center can help you develop job-seeking skills and find a part-time or full-time job. This office can help all students, whether or not they are eligible for financial aid. See page 33.
Developmental Coursework
Federal regulations allow that only the first thirty (30) hours of attempted developmental coursework is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. Once you have attempted thirty (30) remedial hours, only non-developmental college credit courses can be used to determine your eligibility for aid.
Clock Hour/Credit Conversion
Federal regulations determine enrollment status (full, ¾, ½, or less) differently for the following programs of study:
• ➢ Autobody Repair (D60100)
• ➢ Carpentry (D35180)
• ➢ Dental Assisting (D45240)
• ➢ Furniture Upholstery (D50220)
• ➢ Welding Technology (D50420)
This determination of enrollment status is different because these programs have one or more courses that cannot be used toward a two-year degree program. Enrollment status determination for the above programs involves totaling for each course the clock/contact hours a student takes each term. The total hours are divided by 30 to obtain the converted credits. The converted credits are used to determine the enrollment status. For more information, please go to http://www.gtcc.edu/docs/forms/FinancialAid/ClockHourConversions.pdf
28 Financial AidSponsorships
Purpose of Sponsorships
The purpose of a sponsorship is to help pay col­lege expenses (tuition, fees, books, and supplies). Sponsors may include your employer or government agencies (i.e. Employment Security Commission, Job Link, or Vocational Rehabilitation).
Authorizations
Each semester, detailed sponsor information must be received by GTCC. This information may be mailed, faxed, or brought in person to the Cashier’s Office located in the Luther R. Medlin Campus Center. Authorizations must be received before posted student payment deadlines. If authorizations are not received and no payments are made, students’ class(es) will be dropped for non-payment. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the Cashier’s Office has received this information each semester. Contact the cashier's office when you register to ensure your sponsor information has been pro­cessed.
GTCC Sponsor Agreement forms can be obtained from the Cashier's Office.
Authorizations must include the student’s name, identification number (SSN), and semester to be paid by the sponsor. They must also be printed on company/agency letterhead, state the amount of detailed expenses to be paid for each student being sponsored, and include an agency representative and phone number.
Purchasing Books
Bookstore charges may be applied to a sponsor­ship only during specified dates. These dates can be acquired at each bookstore location, the Financial Aid Office, and the Cashier’s Office. These dates are also posted at every GTCC campus location, and at on Campus Cruiser in the "Announcements" section.
Billing Information
If an agency agrees to pay for all or part of your expenses, they will be billed directly (if the authoriza­tion is received on time.) Students are responsible for all expenses not authorized by their sponsor, and they must be paid by posted student payment deadlines.
If a student makes adjustments to his/her schedule after the drop/add or needs to make an additional bookstore purchase after the posted deadline, it is the responsibility of the student to pay for any of these charges. Failure to pay any remaining balance will result in a hold being processed on the student’s account.
Should it become necessary for GTCC to refer unpaid balances to a collection agency or an attorney, the student will be expected to pay all fees associated with the collection of the unpaid balance.
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Students Who Receive Federal Aid
Financial Aid
To receive financial aid, you must meet GTCC’s guidelines for satisfactory academic progress. See page 35.
In addition, you must follow these guidelines:If you get financial aid through the Financial Aid Office, you must maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average; you must complete 66 percent of all the credit hours you have attempted; and you must complete your program of study within 1 1/2 times the normal credit hours required to complete the program. The Financial Aid Office will check your grades and progress at the end of each semester to be sure you are meeting the standards. If you do not meet the standards, you will not be eligible for financial assistance programs until you do meet the standards. Once you have earned a degree at GTCC, you may not be eligible for further financial aid.
If you have questions about satisfactory progress policy and procedures, contact the Financial Aid Office.
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ervices
Academic Services
Academic Advising
Academic Advising Centers are located on the Jamestown, Greensboro, and High Point campuses. Advisors are available to help students plan their schedules if registering for the first time and are undecided about a course of study. For students who have decided on a vocational or technical program, faculty advisors are available in each area to advise students with their course options and monitor their program plans. For students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, advi­sors are available in Advising Centers.
Computer Lab
Students can use the computer lab in the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center. The lab has more than 100 computers and is open Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am – 7:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 – 3:00 pm. See page 10.
Instructional Technologies
The Instructional Technologies department provides audio/video services for the college’s classrooms and auditoriums. The department also provides audiovisual equipment such as data pro­jectors and VCRs for checkout to faculty and staff. The department is located in the Learning Resource Center, Room 321 on the Jamestown Campus. The hours are 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.
Libraries
GTCC has three libraries: 1) the M. W. Bell Library on the Jamestown Campus in the Learning Resource Center, 2) on the Greensboro Campus, Adult Education Center, 2nd floor, and 3) on the High Point Campus, Building H4, Room 216. The libraries have more that 80,000 print and audiovisual items. They also provide digital access to a large collection of journals, magazines, books, and educational videos. The digital collection as well as the library catalog and other services may be accessed from off-campus as well. To obtain off-campus access, go to the GTCC library’s home page at http://www.gtcc.edu/lib and follow the instruc­tions.
The libraries have open computer labs with full access to library resources, Microsoft Office, the Internet, and other software related to course work. Printing from the computers, copiers, and FAX at the Jamestown Campus is available at a nominal cost.
At the Jamestown Campus, laptop computers are available for use within the library. The Jamestown Campus Learning Resource Center has wireless access throughout the building.
Your student identification card is your library card. Take your card to any of the three library locations to set up your borrowing privileges. At the Jamestown Campus, you will need this card to print from the computers and for copying. At the Wendover and High Point campus libraries you pay with cash. Color printing is available at all GTCC libraries at a higher cost.
At the Jamestown Campus library, there is a meeting room with a computer, data projector, Smartboard, and a large TV available for students collaborating on projects. Scanning and laminating at a small cost is also available. Check with library staff to use these services.
You can borrow materials from other libraries through the GTCC libraries, and you may borrow in person from most college libraries in the Triad area. Enquire at one of the GTCC libraries for more details.
Librarians and library staff are available at all times to assist you, either individually or as a class.
We encourage you to use the libraries for research, for assignments, for studying, for recre­ational reading, or to study in groups.
30 ServicesDevelopmental Education Skills Lab
The Skills Lab is a support service for students enrolled in developmental English, math, and read­ing courses. The Skills Lab provides supplemen­tary instructional resources including web-based technology, audio-visual support, and worksheets; instructor assistance and peer tutoring; and a place to study. The Jamestown campus Skills Lab is located in James Williams Hall 100-102. Assistance is also available in the Developmental Education Skills Lab on the Wendover campus in Campus Center 132. Hours are posted at each location.
Speaking Center
The Speaking Center, located on the third floor of the Applied Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus, is open to students, faculty, and staff who need to improve their oral presentation skills or other speaking skills.
Titan Cruiser
Titan Cruiser is a web-based information portal for curriculum students, faculty and staff providing email and access to news, college announcements, calendar, classes, and clubs. It also provides access to WebAdvisor where students can register for classes, view grades and make payments for their courses.
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center offers free tutoring for curriculum students who seek assistance with their coursework. The purpose of the tutoring program is to help students become independent and successful learners by developing strong study skills, a better understanding of course content, enhanced self-confidence and a positive attitude toward learning.
Professional and peer tutors are available to meet the individual needs of students. Peer tutors are currently enrolled students who have shown proficiency in the course in which they are tutoring and have been recommended by their instructor to be a tutor.
If you are interested in receiving tutorial assis­tance or becoming a tutor, see the Tutoring Center staff for further information. The Tutoring Center is located on the Jamestown campus in James Williams Hall 100-102.
Writing Center
If you need help with a writing assignment, stop by the Writing Center, located on the first floor of the Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus. Services are free.
Institutional Services
Bookstore
You can buy books and supplies (software, computers, iPods, etc.) at three bookstores. The Jamestown bookstore is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Greensboro bookstore is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. The High Point bookstore is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
Children’s Center
The Children’s Center, which is on the Jamestown campus, provides full-day child care for children who are six weeks to 5 years of age. Hours are 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. weekdays. The center is closed when the college is closed. The center gives priority admission to children of GTCC students, faculty and staff. Space is limited and children are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Tuition assistance for the Children’s Center may be available; contact the GTCC Financial Aid office or Guilford County Department of Social Services. For information about the Children’s Center, call ext. 2389.
Cosmetology Services
The Cosmetology department, which is on the second floor of the Service Careers building on the Jamestown campus, trains students to work in the cosmetology field. Cosmetology students offer services such as haircuts, shampoo and sets, color, permanents and manicures at very low prices. Call ext. 2394 for more information.
Services 31Culinary Dining
The Culinary Technology students serve meals in the department’s dining room in the Koury Hospitality Careers Center on the Jamestown campus. Lunch is usually served twice a week at noon for a cost of $7, and in the evening at $9.00. Reservations are required. Call ext. 2462 or email culinarydining@gtcc.edu
Dental Clinics
The Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs operate a clinic as a learning lab for students. The Dental Hygiene clinic offers services which include teeth cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride treatments at affordable fees. The Dental Assisting clinic provides limited dental treatments such as fillings. Call ext. 2213.
Food Service
Titan Cafe Is a 200-seat cafeteria located on the ground floor of Luther R. Medlin Campus Center on the Jamestown campus.
The hours of operation are:
• Monday - Thursday
Breakfast - 7:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Lunch - 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Friday
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Titan Cafe also provides catering services for inter­nal and external groups. All GTCC campuses have vending machines that sell beverages and snacks.
Housing
GTCC does not provide student housing. You can get information on area housing and public transportation in the Student Life Office on the first floor of Luther R. Medlin Campus Center.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services department includes the chief disciplinary officer, who handles student discipline and grievances; the Assessment Center, Counseling Services, disAbility Access Services, International Student advising, Career Services, Student Life, and the Student Government Association. Call ext. 2425.
Assessment Center
The Assessment Centers on each campus administer more than 20 kinds of tests including GTCC placement tests, classroom and distance learning make-up tests, CLEP, TEAS, WorkKeys, and Correspondence tests for other schools. General testing and placement tests are available during walk-in hours (the days and times in which you may start a test): Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. Special testing, such as WorkKeys, TEAS, CLEP, and Correspondence testing may be administered Monday - Thursday, between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., during special testing periods. CLEP and Correspondence exams are administered via appointment only. For more Information on special testing periods or general testing information please call ext. 2672 or you may find more information on the GTCC Website at www.gtcc.edu/departments/assessment.
Children may not stay in the center while you test and may not be left unattended on the GTCC Campus. A photo ID, such as a driver’s license, is required for all testing. For the Assessment Center, Jamestown Campus, call ext. 2672, Academic Advising Center at the High Point Campus, call ext. 4171, or the Academic Advising Center at the Greensboro Campus, call ext. 4332. Hours at these High Point and Greensboro campuses may vary. The Assessment Center follows the GTCC campus closing schedule.
32 ServicesCounseling Services
The Counseling Center is located on the first level of Davis Hall on the Jamestown Campus. Counseling services include personal counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, community resource referral, and workshops on topics such as “Study Skills” “Time Management” and “Test Anxiety.”
The counselors are professionally trained to help students cope with a wide variety of chal­lenges, educational adjustments, and other issues. Counseling allows students to confidentially discuss their personal thoughts and feelings. Services are available free of charge to current and prospective students at GTCC. Appointments are preferred; how­ever, walk-ins are always welcome. Call extension 2312 to schedule an appointment.
disAbility Access Services
disAbility Access Services can help you if you have a disability. To receive services you must pro­vide documentation of your disability and request accommodations in a timely manner. Services include but are not limited to the following: sign language interpreters, note takers, readers, scribes, textbooks on tape, testing accommodations, and adaptive equipment. To learn more about services for students with disabilities, call extension 2325 or 2363. The TTY number is 336-841-2158. Disability advisors/counselors are located on the second level of the Medlin Campus Center in the Advising Center and the first level of Davis Hall in the Counseling Center on the Jamestown campus. Services for students with disabilities are also available in the Advising Center on the Greensboro and High Point Campuses.
International Students
An international student advisor provides and maintains documentation for international students. The office is located in the Academic Advising Center on the second floor of the Luther R. Medlin Campus Center. For more information or an inter­national student handbook, call ext. 2356..
Career Services
Career Services are available in the Academic Advising Center on the Jamestown Campus. You can find assistance with: finding a full-time or part-time job, writing your resume, preparing for interviews, brushing up on job seeking skills, vari­ous assessments of career interests, abilities, and values, and the use of a library of career resources. A Spring Job Fair is held each year and is open to students and the community. Career services are available in the Academic Advising Center on the Jamestown campus. To learn more about services and resources, call ext. 2639.
Student Life
The quality of student life outside the classroom is very important at GTCC. The college offers social, cultural and leadership development opportunities that enhance the in-class educational experience.
Clubs and Organizations
GTCC sponsors clubs for students. Most are program-related, but there are general-interest organizations such as Ambassadors for Christ and the International Student Association. Clubs have speakers, plays, talent shows, fund-raising activities, leadership opportunities and other ways to get involved. A complete list of clubs and organizations is available on Titan Cruiser under the Student Life Tab. Call the Student Life Office at ext. 2537.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association provides most of the non-classroom student activities at GTCC. The SGA is run by students and all curricu­lum students are considered members. SGA spon­sors leadership retreats, clubs and organizations, cookouts, concerts, dances, and student forums. The SGA is a good way for you to get involved in campus life. For more information, call ext. 2543.
Student Publications
The Student Life Office publishes the Student Handbook annually. It is distributed to students each year. The Student Handbook is funded by student fees. For more information about this publi­cation, contact the Student Life office at ext. 2537.
Services 33Student’s Role in Institutional
Decision Making
The president of the Student Government Association (SGA) of GTCC is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the college’s Board of Trustees. The presidents of both the college and of SGA appoint students to serve on institutional commit­tees, and students are encouraged to serve on many of the standing committees of the college. Students may make recommendations for changes to the college administration through their representative body, the SGA.
Veterans/Military Services
If you are interested in receiving Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, contact the coordinator of Military Assistance Programs at ext. 2314. The Veterans/Military Assistance Programs Office is located within the Financial Aid Office on the second floor of Luther R. Medlin Campus Center on the Jamestown campus.
Veterans Educational Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers educa­tional assistance to:
• Veterans with at least 181 days continuous active duty;
• Service people who contributed toward their education through the Veterans Education Assistance Program while on active duty;
• Those who were discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability;
• Sons, daughters, wives and husbands of deceased or totally and permanently disabled veterans whose death or disability happened while in military service;
• Eligible members of the Selective Reserves and the National Guard;
• Members of the armed forces who entered active duty on July 1, 1985, and contributed to their education under the Montgomery GI Bill.
• Some members of the armed forces and veterans who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 may be eligible for the new Post 9-11 GI Bill. Visit the Dept. of Veteran's Affairs GI Bill website at www.gibill.va.gov for information on eligibility requirements.
If you have questions, see the Veterans/Military Assistance Programs Coordinator.
To receive veterans benefits, you must have a completed admissions file, must follow your prescribed program plan in the catalog, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress, attendance and conduct.
If you drop or withdraw from classes, you are required to report this change in hours to the GTCC Veterans/Military Assistance Programs Office. Your benefits will be reduced for the rest of the semester unless you have circumstances which are approved by the Veterans/Military Assistance Programs Coordinator.
Independent courses must be approved by the Veterans/Military Assistance Programs Coordinator prior to enrollment. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not pay for courses that are audited. For more information call ext. 2314
If you are receiving veterans benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in your program. Your benefits will be suspended if you are placed on probation for two consecutive semesters. If you do not make satisfactory progress in the semester after you are put on probation, you will be decertified and lose benefits. To be recertified, you must meet satisfactory academic progress standards.
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Academic Performance/ Minimum GPA
To remain in good academic standing, you must keep a semester grade point average of 2.0 or bet­ter.
A student will be sent an academic warning letter after any semester in which the student earned a semester GPA below 2.0 on 6 or more attempted credit hours. Developmental education courses will not be included in the attempted credit hours.
Academic Warning/Probation
At the beginning of each semester, all students who are not in good academic standing will be sent a letter informing them that they are being placed on academic warning or probation status until they return to good academic standing or until they are academically suspended.
A student will be sent an academic warning letter after any semester in which the student earned a semester GPA below 2.0 on 6 or more attempted credit hours. Developmental education courses will not be included in the attempted credit hours.
A student will be sent an academic probation letter after two consecutive semesters with semester GPA's below 2.0 on 6 or more attempted credit hours.
Students in health programs will maintain a grade no lower than "C" in each course with a pre­fix of BIO, CHM, DEN, EMS, MED, NUR, PHY, PTA, and SRG.
There will be no probation status for students in the Associate Degree Nursing program, the Dental Hygiene Program, or the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. In these programs, a grade of "D" in any of the identified courses results in auto­matic suspension.
Students on academic probation status are directed to meet with their faculty advisors or department chairs to discuss ways to improve their academic performance.
Academic Suspension
Non-Health Program Students
A student will be sent an academic probation letter after two consecutive semesters with semester GPAs below 2.0 on 6 or more attempted credit hours. A student will be sent an academic suspen­sion letter after three consecutive semesters with semester GPAs below 2.0 on 6 or more attempted credit hours. The student will be suspended for one semester commencing at the end of the semester in which the student receives the suspension letter.
If the student earns a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher on 6 or more attempted credits in the cur­rent semester, the suspension will be lifted, the hold will be removed, and the student may register for the following semester. The student must meet with his/her department chair to get the hold removed after the semester of suspension.
Health Program Students
Students in health programs will maintain a grade no lower than “C” in each course with a prefix of BIO, CHM, DEN, EMS, MED, NUR, PHY, PTA, and SRG.
There will be no probation status for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the Dental Hygiene Program, or the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. In these programs, a grade of “D” in any of the identified courses results in auto­matic suspension. Health program students mak­ing a grade of “F” in any health or health related course will be suspended from the program at the end of the term in which the “F” occurs. Health program students who are not eligible to continue at clinical sites may be suspended.
Students in the Associate Degree Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma Programs who make a “D” or an “F” in a NUR or BIO prefixed course will be suspended from the Nursing Program.
Students in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program who make a ”D” or an “F” in a PTA, BIO, or PHY prefixed course will be suspended from the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Students in the Dental Hygiene Program who make a “D” or “F” in a course with the prefix DEN will be suspended from the Dental Hygiene Program.
Academic Information 35Students in the Dental Assisting Program who make a “D” or “F” in any of the clinical courses, (DEN101, 106, or 107) will be suspended from the Dental Assisting Program.
Students in the Emergency Medical Science program (EMS) must earn a final grade of “C” or better in EMS 110 to be eligible to sit for the State EMT Exam. Students earning less than a “C” in EMS 110 will be suspended from the EMS program.
A student enrolled in selected health programs (Dental Assisting, Emergency Medical Science, Surgical Technology, and Medical Assisting) who earns a grade of “D” in a course with one of the above listed prefixes, will be placed automatically on academic probation. Health students with one “D” in these programs will remain on probation until graduation from the program. Health program students making a second grade of “D” in any health or health-related course (see list above) shall be suspended from their programs at the end of the semester in which the second “D” occurs.
Appealing an Academic Suspension
Suspended students have the right to appeal. A student may appeal an academic suspension to the appropriate Division Chair prior to the last day to add classes for the semester in which the suspen­sion takes effect. During the appeal process the student may register and attend classes until the final disposition of the appeal.
To appeal the decision, the student must com­plete the Academic Suspension Form and submit it to the Division Chair through the Department Chair. The Division Chair will review pertinent records, such as the student's transcript, may consult with faculty, counselors, the student involved, and others who can aid in the review process, and make a decision within five school days after receiving the appeal.
The Division Chair will render one of the follow­ing two decisions:
Lift the suspension with or without provisions. All provisions will be monitored by the Department Chair; or let the suspension stand.
The Division Chair will notify the suspended student of the decision in writing within five school days. Once the decision has been communicated to the student, the Division Chair will notify the Department, the Dean of Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and the Veterans Office. There is no further appeal beyond the Division Chair. Students who register while appealing their suspensions will be required to pay normal tuition and fees. If an appeal is denied, the student will be entitled to a full refund of tuition and fees.
Academic Records
When you apply to GTCC, Enrollment Services creates a file for you. It contains your application(s), academic transcripts, and other documents. The college keeps the file in Enrollment Services as long as you are enrolled. If you are not enrolled at GTCC for a period of five years, your record is reviewed and only your GTCC transcripts are kept.
It is your responsibility to notify Enrollment Services if your name, address or other directory information (see page 37) changes. Your requests, grades, etc., can be delayed if your information on file is not accurate.
Records of progress are kept by the college on all students. Progress reports (grades) are available for students at the end of each term.
Academic-Related Courses
Academic-related courses have application to students in all programs. These courses count toward graduation and may provide transferable elective credit. These courses are designed to strengthen students’ chances of success in an aca­demic and work setting. These courses are offered under the Academic Related (ACA) prefix.
36 Academic InformationAccess to Student Records
Except for directory information, GTCC will protect the privacy of personally identifiable infor­mation in your student record.
Directory information which can be released without your permission includes your name, address, phone number, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height if you are on an athletic team, dates of attendance, degrees and awards, and most recent educational institution you attended. The student may request the Registrar, in writing to have any or all directory information remain confidential.
Access to your records is protected by federal law. Access to your records is limited to these people:
• you;
• your parents, legal guardian or someone legally acting as your parent if they are financially responsible for you;
• appropriate college officials;
• authorized people or agency representatives who have a legitimate educational interest in the information.
Anyone else must have your written approval to see your records. GTCC will keep a record of requests for and disclosures of information other than requests for directory information or requests by you or your parents.
The records covered by this policy include, but aren’t limited to:
• your permanent file, which contains transcripts, application, and other information pertaining to your attendance at GTCC (maintained by Enrollment Services);
• formal or informal records used to determine if you are eligible for financial aid and other documents on your financial status (maintained by the Financial Aid Office);
• departmental records on placement of students or graduates in jobs;
• records for advising purposes maintained by a department, which may include standardized test answer sheets, records of conferences with you, records of courses you have taken and your grades; departmental evaluations and other communications; and copies of correspondence relating to you;
• library circulation records kept by the library showing materials borrowed by students or former students.
Contact Enrollment Services for procedures on how to review a student record.
Adding/Dropping a Class
See Schedule Adjustment on page 48.
Advanced Standing Credit
You can earn advanced standing credit by transfer of credit from approved institutions, profi­ciency exams, College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement exams (AP), High School Articulation, Professional Certifications/Licensure and International Baccalaureate exams (IB).
Transfer Credit
Students must request transcripts from colleges or universities previously attended to receive trans­fer credit.
A student who has completed the general edu­cation core at an accredited two- or four-year insti­tution will be awarded credit for the following gen­eral education courses without regard to the length of time which may have elapsed since completion: two ENG courses (6 semester hours credit), one communications course (3 semester hours credit), one social science course (3 semester hours credit), and one humanities course (3 semester hours credit), for a total of fifteen semester hours credit. Other credits will be evaluated on a course by course basis according to the procedures below.
For students who did not complete the general education core at an accredited two- or four-year institution, credit will be granted only for work completed during the last ten (10) years at approved institutions, unless approval is given for the recording of older credits by the department chair in which the course is offered. Institutions recognized by a regional accreditation associa­Academic
Information 37tion, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), will be approved sources of transfer credit. GTCC will approve credit from other colleges on a case-by-case basis. You should request transfer credit at the time you apply. Contact the Admissions Office for the required forms.
You will get credit for courses that parallel those offered at GTCC. You must have a C or better in the course; however, if you have made a D on the first course of a series and a C or better on the second course, GTCC may accept both courses.
GTCC does not include transfer credits when computing your overall grade point average.
If the department chair requires you to take an exam to validate your transfer credit, you must make at least a C, and the test grade and transfer grade will not count in your grade point average. No fee is required to validate transfer credit.
Proficiency Exams
The student must submit a brief written request with evidence for demonstration of proficiency to the appropriate instructor or department chair. The student and the student’s instructor, advisor or department chair determines readiness for a proficiency demonstration preferably before classes begin but no later than the last day of the drop/add period.
Evidence of readiness for a proficiency dem­onstration (e.g., high achievement in secondary school, military service and/or work experience) must be submitted to the department chair for review along with the written request.
The department chair alerts Enrollment Services via the drop/add form, registration form or other acceptable substitute. The student registers and pays the appropriate tuition/fees, if required.
The department chair arranges for the demon­stration of proficiency prior to the 10% date of the semester. Students that do not pass the proficiency may remain in the class and take it for credit.
The department chair completes a class attendance form with course code and name, credit hours, names and social security numbers of students registered to take the proficiency, and the actual hours of contact with the students completing the proficiency.
If the Assessment Center is to administer the pro­ficiency examination, the instructions form provided by the Assessment Center must be completed and attached to the proficiency examination, along with the class attendance.
The date and hours present will be recorded on the form by the Assessment Center personnel when the student(s) complete the proficiency examina­tion.
The evaluation of the demonstration will serve as the grade for the course provided the student receives a “C” or better. Credit for proficiency dem­onstration may not be granted for a course being audited by the student during the term in which the course is being audited.
The department chair will submit the grade for the proficiency demonstration to Enrollment Services on an Advanced Standing form. A grade of “C” or above is required for credit to be granted. In the event that the demonstration grade is below “C” the demonstration evaluation is filed in the student’s permanent record and no grade or course name is posted on the transcript. If the course is currently being offered the student may elect to remain in the class for credit.
A student may earn a maximum of fifty percent of credit towards graduation by proficiency demon­stration. Proficiency demonstrations may be taken only one time in each subject area.
Completed attendance forms must be submitted to the FTE Auditing Office within five (5) days of the demonstration of proficiency.
38 Academic InformationCollege Level Examination
Program (CLEP)
CLEP tests offer students the opportunity to earn college credit for knowledge they acquired outside of the conventional classroom or from previous classroom experience. To earn credit through CLEP, you must request that your scores on the CLEP exam be sent to GTCC. The Registrar will review the scores and recommend courses for credit on an Advanced Standing Certificate, which is sent to the appropriate department chair. The department chair must approve and return the form to Enrollment Services.
You must score in the 50th percentile or above on CLEP subject exams to get credit. Scores for the general exam will not be considered.
CLEP tests are offered in the GTCC Assessment Center on the second floor of the Luther R. Medlin Campus Center, Jamestown campus. To receive CLEP information visit the Assessment Center Website at www.gtcc.edu/services/testing/index.htm or call ext. 2299.
Advanced Placement Tests
To get credit by Advanced Placement tests of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB), you must request that an official copy of your scores be sent to the GTCC Admissions Office. The Registrar will review the scores and recommend courses for credit on an Advanced Standing Certificate, which is sent to the appropriate department chair. The department chair must approve and return the form to Enrollment Services.
Only scores of three or higher will be approved for credit. Advanced Placement tests in some areas may not be accepted if they do not apply to your program of study.
Credit by High School Articulation
To secure credit for courses taken in high school under an articulation agreement, a signed agreement must have been in place between Guilford County Schools and Guilford Technical Community College when the student earned the credits specified in the agreement. The student must submit a copy of his/her high school transcript showing that credit has been earned for the courses specified in the agreement with a minimum grade of "C" in the course. (Some programs may require that a "B" average be maintained in the course to earn the college credit.)
Upon enrolling at GTCC, the student should notify the department chair of the program to which the advanced standing credit is to be applied upon enrolling at GTCC. The department chair or designee reviewing the high school transcript should complete an Advanced Standing Certificate and secure the required signatures.
Professional Certifications, e.g., National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS)
For each area of NIMS certification or other pro­fessional certifications/licensure, the appropriate department chair will determine the GTCC course equivalencies and corresponding certifications/licensure required for credit. The student should notify the department chair of the program to which the advanced standing credit is to be applied upon enrolling at GTCC. The student must submit his/her original NIMS credential or other professional certification to the appropriate department chair. The department chair will complete the Advanced Standing Certificate and attach a photocopy of the certification or credential and submit it to Enrollment Services, with the appropriate signa­tures.
Academic Information 39Appeals Process
If you are disciplined, dismissed or suspended, you have a right to appeal the decision. Appeals procedures are outlined in this catalog in the appropriate section, for example, appeal of academic suspension is under Academic Probation and Suspension on page 36. Procedures also are listed in the Student Handbook and the college's Management Manual and are available from the col­lege disciplinary officer, who is the Dean of Student Support Services. Call ext. 2425.
Associate Degrees
You will earn an associate degree when you successfully complete the required semester credit hours in an approved program. For a full-time stu­dent, it generally will take four semesters and one summer to complete an associate degree program.
GTCC awards five associate degrees: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in General Education.
Second Associate Degree
A student with an associate degree may receive a second associate degree if it is a different degree or a different program. All requirements for the sec­ond degree and/or program must be met as stated in the college catalog. In all cases, a maximum of 75% of the hours used to complete the first degree may be applicable to the second degree. Twenty-five percent of the hours applied to the new degree must be completed in residence at GTCC.
Attendance
You’ll get the most benefit from your classes if you attend class regularly and are on time for all classes.
The college attendance policy states that you cannot miss more than the number of clock hours the class meets in a typical week, and if you are late to class three times, that equals an absence.
Some departments may establish stricter atten­dance requirements.
Each instructor will include attendance require­ments and criteria for tardiness on the cou