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permanent record: The college’s internal document reflecting the
unabridged academic history of the student at the institution.
placement tests: Institutional placement tests in reading, writing
and math are required for most credit-seeking students whose
ACT scores were not sent directly from their high school. The
scores are used to determine placement into appropriate levels
of course work.
prerequisite: A course or courses that must be completed before
taking another.
probation (disciplinary): Students who fail to comply with college
rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action,
including dismissal from the college. Disciplinary hearings are
conducted.
refund: A student who officially withdraws from any class may
be refunded the course tuition, depending on when withdrawal
is made.
registration: The process of completing forms and steps necessary
to enroll in classes.
repeating a course: Students may repeat courses in which they
have received “D” and/or “F” grades but may not receive credit
for the courses more than once. Only the most recent of the two
grades will be used in computing the grade point average. This
policy pertains to courses taken and repeated at KCC.
schedule (class): A publication providing a complete listing of
dates and times for courses offered for a semester.
schedule (student): A listing of times, days and locations of a
student’s courses.
selective admission programs: Programs that have restrictive or
competitive enrollment requirements.
semester: The period when courses are conducted. KCC has fall
and spring semesters and a summer term.
semester hour: See credit hour.
short-term loan: Agreement to delay a portion of your balance
due to the college for a specified time period. Apply for this loan
at the Financial Aid office.
standards of academic progress: Standards that identify students’
expected progress in terms of credits earned and time elapsed.
syllabus or syllabi (plural): An outline of the learning outcomes
(and related course and instructor information) and requirements
for a specific course.
transcripts: Documents which are forwarded to persons or agencies
for their use in reviewing the academic performance of the
student. An official transcript is a legal document which contains
an official signature, date of issuance and college seal. An unofficial
transcript has no signature, date, or seal and is intended for
reference or advising purposes only.
transfer credit: Credit that has been earned at another accredited
college or university which is applied to the student’s KCC
record.
tuition: Cost of attending courses based on the number of semester
hours enrolled and residency status.
withdrawal: Procedure to terminate enrollment in a class after
the add/drop period.
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