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President’s List & Honors The President’s Honors List is official recognition by the faculty of outstanding academic achievement. A student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits, with no grade lower than C in a given semester, and has achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better qualifies for this honor. The President’s Honors List is compiled each semester. Part-time students are eligible for this honor at the completion of 16, 32, 48 and 64 credit hours respectively, having a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better. A candidate whose final cumulative grade-point average is 3.50 or better will be graduated with honors: Cum Laude (3.50-3.79) Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.89) Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4) Enrollment on a full-time or part-time basis does not have to be maintained during consecutive semesters to qualify. If a student stops attending for one semester or more, the cumulative average will be the determinant. Student Classification In deciding on a credit-hour load, the student must consider the pressures of part-time jobs and other limiting factors. One method is to estimate that each credit hour carried will require two hours of out-of-class preparation. 1. A full-time student is one who is in good academic standing and who carries 12 or more hours of credit. The full-time student will normally carry 15 to 18 credit hours in order to graduate after four semesters. Full-time students must be enrolled as degree candidates. 2. A probationary student is one who has a grade-point deficiency or other academic deficiency and will normally carry no more than 12 hours of credit in a semester. 3. A part-time student is one who carries 11 or fewer semester hours of credit in a semester. 4. A non-degree student is one who has not been admitted to a degree program. 5. A sophomore student is a regular student who has earned a minimum of 30 semester hours. All other degree candidates are considered freshmen. 6 A visting student is one who is matriculated at another school while enrolled at OCC. Course Withdrawal A student who wishes to withdraw during a semester must do so on the Add/Drop Form provided by the Registration and Records Office. The student is still financially responsible to the college for all tuition and fees, subject to the applicable refund percentage. (See also Refunds and Changes in Schedule). Failing to attend class will not relieve you of your financial responsibility, even if you have not paid your bill. A student may withdraw or be withdrawn from a course without academic penalty at any time up to the 60% point of the semester (exact dates for each semester are available on our website and posted in the Registration and Records Office). If a student stops attending or is administratively withdrawn after this date, an "F" will be assigned. Students wishing to withdraw from courses are responsible to submit properly completed and signed Add/ Drop Forms to the Registration and Records Office on the first floor of the Administration Building by the deadline date. Late withdrawals cannot be accepted. Students receiving financial aid or VA educational benefits must, under the law, notify the Office of Registration and Records and the Financial Aid Office of their withdrawal from the college or of changing from full-time to part-time status. Failure to do so may result in reimbursing the government agency. If physically unable to withdraw in person, notify the Office of Registration and Records immediately by telephone. You will not be officially withdrawn until a follow-up written request is received. DEADLINES FOR WITHDRAWALS If you come in to Registration and Records to drop a course by**: The day before the first day of the semester The attendance census date of the semester The 60% point of the semester After the 60% point of the semester The result will be: Full tuition refund (minus fees), and course does not appear on the transcript. 50% tuition refund (minus fees), and course does not appear on the transcript; if adding a course at the same time, no loss of 50% tuition. No refund, instructor signature required, and course with a "W" grade appears on the transcript. No withdrawals of any kind will be accepted. The course, with earned grade, appears on the transcript. **Exact dates for each semester are available on our website and posted in the Registration and Records Office. Failure to be aware of dates is not grounds for a refund. Acceptance of Credits Acceptance of Credits from an Accredited Institution Credits granted for work completed at other regionally accredited institutions may be applied to a degree student’s record at Ocean County College if requested. It is the responsibility of the student if requested to provide the Registration and Records Office with a catalog of the institution from which the credits are expected to be transferred. Advanced Standing Students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in certain subjects while in high school (e.g., English or foreign language) and who meet specific college departmental criteria, may be considered for advanced placement and/or credit. Advanced placement/credit will be considered on the basis of grades attained in the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program examinations. Challenge Examination With instructor approval, challenge examinations may be offered to qualified students who apply. This policy may be implemented only for those courses in which objectives can be measured by examination. An examination may not be requested earlier than the end of the third week from the beginning of classes, nor later than three weeks prior to the end of classes. Grading will be on a Pass/Fail basis only. Students who successfully complete the challenge examination will be awarded a Pass grade and credit for the course at the end of the semester. 14 Admissions & Academic Information Ocean County College 2013-2014
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) In accordance with established departmental criteria, credit may be granted for the General Examination or the Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Questions concerning the examinations accepted at this college and minimum scores required are available in the Registration & Records and Advising offices. Credit By Examination Credit from non-accredited institutions and/or credit for work and other experiences may be granted on the basis of credit by examination in accordance with established departmental criteria.The Vice President of Academic Affairs will approve the granting of such credit upon recommendation of the appropriate department administrator in accordance with College policy. This policy applies only to fully matriculated students who have not transferred in the maximum credits acceptable. A fee shall be assessed for each examination. A grade of Pass/No Credit will be issued for Credit By Examination. Portfolio Assessment Students may earn credit through portfolio assessment for experiential learning in certain academic programs. ASSESSMENT College Placement Test The college tests incoming freshmen in reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The results of these tests have no effect on admission to Ocean County College. Their purpose is to help the college place students in courses appropriate to their academic backgrounds and needs. The Placement Test should be taken as soon as possible after admissions applications are submitted to avoid delays in the scheduling of courses. Also, early testing may enable students to complete developmental courses during summer sessions. Students with the following scores will be exempt from the corresponding segments of the Placement Test: SAT: 540+ Critical Reading; 530+ Math PSAT: 54+ Critical Reading; 53+ Math HSPA: 235+ Critical Reading & Literacy; 250+ Math ACT: 23+ English/Writing; 22+ Math Students may challenge (retake) the Placement Test once, but must do so before beginning the developmental courses. Placement Test scores are valid for three years. For additional information and practice sites, visit the Testing Center on the OCC website: www.ocean.edu/admissions/testing.htm. After students are accepted by the college, they can call the Testing Center at 732-255-0401 to schedule to take the College Placement Test. Walk-in testing, with no advance appointment, is also available. Please see the Testing Center webpage for hours of operation. The test should be taken as soon as possible, since a delay in testing could result in a delay in the scheduling of courses. Also, early testing may enable students to complete developmental courses during summer sessions. College Level Math Test Students who wish to register in the Mathematics course sequence MATH 191 or higher and who have not met the course prerequisites must take the College Level Math Test. This placement test assesses current mathematical ability in areas such as algebra, trigonometry, and functions. For additional details on this test, visit the Mathematics Department page on the OCC website, or stop by the Mathematics Department Office (Russell Building, room 113). DEVELOPMENTAL POLICY College policy states that full-time students must take the Placement Test before registering for their first semester. Parttime students must take this test before attempting their 12th credit and before registering for an English or math course. Also, prior to taking the Placement Test, a part-time student may not enroll in more than three courses in a semester. A student needing developmental English must enroll in the course immediately. A student needing developmental mathematics must enroll in the course before completing 24 credits. The passing grade for a developmental course is "C". New full-time students needing ENGL 091 are limited to a maximum of 13 credits. The required courses are: • ENGL 091 (4 cr.) • ACAD 155: Student Success (3 cr.) • Developmental Math (if needed) • Courses identified on a limited load course list (if needed for the 12-13 credit maximum) Part-time students who need ENGL 091 and who wish to take additional courses will be restricted to a limited load and must select from the limited load course list. Students enrolled in developmental courses may need to attend Ocean County College for one or more additional semesters in order to satisfy specific program degree requirements. The college will not award a diploma to any student who has not demonstrated competency in the developmental skills. Developmental Courses The developmental courses offered by the college are: ENGL 091: Developmental Reading & Writing I ENGL 095: Developmental Reading & Writing II MATH 011: Introduction to Algebra I MATH 012: Introduction to Algebra II The minimum passing grade for a developmental course is "C". Developmental courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements but are prerequisites to advanced courses. 732-255-0400 • www.ocean.edu Admissions & Academic Information 15
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art ARTS 270 Ceramics II 3 cr. (2+2
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communications COMM 152 Media Writi
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computer studies CSIT 174 Computer
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education • electronic media EDUC
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english ENGL 095 Reading & Writing
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english as a second language Englis
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health & human performance HEHP 151
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history HIST 173 United States Hist
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internships • italian internships
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mathematics MATH 171 Finite Mathema
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music • nursing MUSC 265 Group Vo
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physics PHYSICS PHYS 171 Physics I
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sociology SOCI 231 Social Problems
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directory of personnel 732-255-0400
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administrative, professional staff
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administrative, professional staff
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Michael M. Abend, Adjunct Faculty,
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Donald L. DeZottis, Adjunct Faculty
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Addictions & Human Services Advisor
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Electronic Media Technology Option
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