Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
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Schol ast i c St andards 42 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK soon as possible to arrange for make-up work. A ppropriate documentation will be required (for example, a copy of the obituary or funeral program). In specialized programs that require clinical rotations, this regulation may not apply. 2. Religious Holidays Students shall have the right to observe major religious holidays without penalty or reprisal by any administrator, faculty member or employee of the Maricopa Community Colleges. A bsences for such holidays shall not count against the number of absences allowed by an instructor or department. A t least one week before the holiday, students shall submit to their instructor(s) a written statement that includes both the date of the holiday and the reason why class attendance is impossible. Prior arrangements must be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior arrangements have been made, the student will not be penalized. Grading (AR 2.3.3) 1. Policy It is the policy of the Maricopa Community Colleges that a grade will be assigned at the conclusion of the course. Official grades are available on designated college web sites. Grade Key A Excellent 4 grade points per credit hour 3. Repeating a Course/Improving a Grade To improve a previously earned grade, students may repeat the course up to three times after the initial attempt to improve a grade. (A W or Y is not considered an attempt.) Students planning to repeat a course should seek advisement prior to enrolling. T h e lower grade(s) for repeated courses will automatically be e x c l u d e d f r o m t h e g r a d e p o i n t c a l c u l a t i o n . A ll enrollments in a course will appear on the transcript. Check individual courses and programs for exceptions. 4. Credit/No Credit Courses (P/Z) A. Some courses may be taken under a credit/no credit grading system. These courses carry grades of P (credit, equivalent to a grade of C or higher) or Z (no credit) and are not computed in the student's grade point average. Credits earned with a grade of P may be counted toward graduation with the exception of AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum). B. The prescribed time limits are for full-semester classes. Time limits for classes which meet fewer than sixteen (16) weeks are adjusted accordingly. (See " Important Deadlines for Students ," page 43.) C. In courses with credit/no credit (P/Z) grading, the student may request standard grading (A, B, C, D, F), within fourteen (14) days including the date of the first class meeting. The instructor must immediately notify the Admissions and Records Office/ Office of Student Enrollment Services B Above Average 3 grade points per credit hour C Average 2 grade points per credit hour D Passing 1 grade point per credit hour F Failure 0 grade points per credit hour I Incomplete Not computed in grade point average IP Incomplete Not computed in grade point average N Audit Not computed in grade point average P* Credit Not computed in grade point average E. It is the student's responsibility to verify the transferability of credit/no credit courses. Some universities place a limitation on the number of credit/no credit courses that can be transferred. W Withdrawn, passing Not computed in grade point average Y Withdrawn, failing 0 grade points per credit hour Z No Credit Not computed in grade point average *A P is judged to be equivalent to a grade of C or higher. 2. Incomplete Grade A. Students who are doing acceptable work may request an incomplete grade (I) if they are unable to complete the course requirements by the end of the term because of illness or other extenuating circumstances. If the request is approved by the instructor, he or she shall define, in a written/electronic contract, how the course will be completed. B. Students must complete the requirements within the time period agreed to maximum time allowed is seven (7) months from — the last date of class in which the grade of incomplete was assigned. Students who do not complete the requirements within seven (7) months will have their grade recorded in accordance with the written contract. Students should NOT reregister for the course to complete the contract. D. In courses with standard grading (A, B, C, D, F), the instructor determines if the credit/no credit option is available. If the option is available, the student must obtain the permission of the instructor. The instructor must notify the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services within fourteen (14) days including the day of the first class meeting. Advisory note: Some institutions outside the Maricopa Community Colleges may translate the Z grade as failing. 5. Audit Courses A. Auditors are those who enroll in a course for the sole purpose of obtaining information; they receive no credit, grades, homework, or tests. If an auditor wishes to earn credit, he or she must change from audit status to credit status within the first week. If a student wishes to audit a course for which he or she is enrolled for credit, the change must be made within the first five (5) weeks of a semester. A uditors are subject to the same attendance policies as other students and must meet the same prerequisite requirements or obtain approval of the instructor. See the fee schedule for charges. Financial aid is not available for audited courses. B. The prescribed time limits are for full-semester classes. Time limits for classes which meet fewer than sixteen (16) weeks are adjusted accordingly. (See " Important Deadlines for Students ," page 43.) Continued on page 44… www.scottsdalecc.edu