Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 4.If the complaint is not resolved at this level within ten (10) working days, the student should forward to the vice president of student affairs or designee, a copy of the original written complaint with an explanation regarding action taken at each prior level. The dean and/or associate dean will meet with the student, the employee, and the relevant supervisor and attempt to resolve the issues. 5.If the dean and/or associate dean does not resolve the complaint, the student may forward it in writing to the college president for final resolution. The college president or designee will issue a final written determination in the complaint process. Withdrawal (AR 2.3.6) To withdraw from a course or courses from the college, students must follow approved procedures (see Appendix S-7). The Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services provides information about the withdrawal process. accordingly. (See " Important Deadlines for Students ," page 43.) Failure to file an official withdrawal form may result in failing grades and responsibility for course tuition and fees. Refunds will only be processed within the refund period. NOTE: Withdrawing from a class will not entitle students to a refund of tuition/fees if the withdrawal is processed outside the refund policy (see refund policy , page 34) 2. Complete Withdrawal from College Students electing to withdraw from the college must contact the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services no later than two (2) weeks* before the end of the last class meeting and may be required to file a written request. A grade of W will be assigned in all courses for students who withdraw by the end of the 7th week* of classes. Withdrawals completed after this time will result in a grade of W (withdrawn, passing–not computed in the grade point average) or Y (withdrawn, failing–computed in the GPA as a failing grade). *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.) Failure to file an official withdrawal form may result in failing grades and responsibility for course tuition and fees. Refunds will only be processed within the refund period. The official date of withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is received in the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services. Never attending is not an allowable refund exception or an excuse of the debt incurred through registration. Please see the refund policy , page 34. Student and Faculty Withdrawal Procedures (Appendix S-7) Student Withdrawal Procedures 1. Withdrawal from Specific Courses A student may officially withdraw from specific courses in the following ways: A. Through the 7th week*, a student may initiate an official withdrawal from any course by completing the withdrawal process online using the student self-service system or by submitting a course withdrawal form to the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services in accordance with the published deadlines. A grade of W (withdrawn, passing–not computed in the grade point average) will be assigned. B. After the 7th week*, a student MUST initiate a withdrawal request with the faculty member. If, after consultation with the student, the faculty member approves the request, a grade of W (withdrawn, passing - not computed in the grade point average) or Y (withdrawn, failing - computed in the grade point average as a failing grade) will be assigned. If the request is not approved, the student will remain in the course. C. A student has the right to appeal a withdrawal decision according to the approved procedures. Steps outlining the process are available in Appendix S-6. *The prescribed time limits are for full-semester classes. Time limits for classes which meet fewer than sixteen (16) weeks are adjusted Schol ast i c St andar ds 3.Upon receipt of a written complaint, the appropriate supervisor will work with the parties in an attempt to resolve the conflict. Every attempt will be made to maintain confidentiality during this process. An employee will not be required to respond to a complaint which is not in writing and which, when appropriate, does not have specific documentation including dates, times, actions, supporting documents, etc. The written complaint will be made available to the employee. 45 3. Withdrawal of Financial Aid Students In accordance with federal regulations (CFR 668.22), a student may be required to repay federal financial aid funds if they completely withdraw or are withdrawn, or fail to earn a passing grade from all classes during a semester. Further information is available at the college Office of Student Financial Aid. This could affect a student's ability to receive Financial Aid in the future at any school. Faculty Withdrawal Procedures A faculty member has the option of withdrawing a student who has accumulated unofficial absences in excess of the number of times indicated in that faculty member's attendance policy in the course syllabus (see AR 2.3.2). Students withdrawn for excessive absences may be reinstated only with the approval of the faculty member. A grade of W will be assigned through the 7th week*. After the 7th week*, a grade of W or Y will be assigned. Faculty members electing to withdraw students must record the withdrawal through the online system, including the last date of attendance and withdrawal code. *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.) Failure to file an official withdrawal form may result in failing grades and responsibility for course tuition and fees. Refunds will only be processed within the refund period. Academic Renewal (AR 2.3.7) Students who are returning to this college after a separation of five (5) years or more from the Maricopa Community College District, may petition for academic renewal. The request must be in writing and submitted to the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services at the college where the grades were earned. www.scottsdalecc.edu