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The number of students permitted to enroll in a specific class may be
limited by classroom size, available seats, and contractual agreements.
Students are encouraged to enroll early.
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is a process that brings the college and a student who
enrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the
student’s educational goal through the college’s established programs,
policies and requirements.
Provided to all students are an admission process, orientation to
the college and its programs, assessment, counseling and advising,
and student follow up. The Office of Matriculation is located in the
Student Services and Administration Building, Room 103E. For
more information visit www.lahc.edu/studentservices/matriculation/
index.html.
At the time of application, all students are classified as exempt
or non-exempt from various matriculation components. Students
may be exempt, depending upon the matriculation component, by
meeting any of the following criteria: 1) have already earned an
Associate degree or higher, 2) are attending Harbor for recreational
or personal growth classes only and have no intention of pursuing
a certificate or degree, 3) are taking one or two classes required to
renew a license and have no intention of pursuing a certificate or
degree, or 4) are presently enrolled at another school and plan to
take one or two classes to be credited at their home school. Students
who submit scores from assessment tests equivalent to those used
at Harbor College may be waived from additional testing. A student
may also qualify for the waiver by completing an equivalent English
or math course at another college or university. The student should
bring evidence of prior testing or coursework to a counselor for
evaluation. The college is prohibited from using any matriculation
practice which has the purpose or effect of subjecting any person to
unlawful discrimination. An allegation that the district has done so
or has established a discriminatory prerequisite, shall be considered a
complaint of unlawful discrimination and shall be filed, investigated
and resolved. Further information can be obtained at the Student
Services office in the Student Services & Administration Building. If
a student wishes to challenge matriculation provisions, he or she can
see the Vice President of Student Services in the Student Services/
Administration Building (SSA 203). The college shall investigate
and attempt to resolve complaints. Written complaint or grievance
procedures are available in the Student Services office SSA 203.
Records of all such complaints are retained for at least three years
after the complaint has been resolved and shall be subject to review
by the Chancellor as part of the statewide evaluation.
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
A student at Harbor College is eligible to enroll in any course
for which he or she meets established prerequisites. The student is
required to express at least a broad educational intent upon admission,
participate in counseling, diligently attend class, complete assigned
course work, complete courses and maintain progress toward an
educational goal.
Students should see a counselor to develop a student educational
plan (SEP). This plan will outline what courses you need to meet
your educational goal. The student needs to identify a specific
educational goal after completion of 15 units of degree-applicable
credit course work.
Assessment Examinations
Assessment tests are used to place students in mathematics courses,
English courses involving writing and composition, Developmental
Communications courses dealing with reading and comprehension,
and English as a Second Language courses.
Assessment testing may be waived for matriculating students who
qualify for the waiver on the basis of English Advanced Placement
test scores, or completion of English 21, 28, 101, or equivalent
(with “C” grade or better). It may be possible to use other colleges’
English or math placement test results as long as the test was taken
within two years. See a counselor and bring your test results, grade
reports, or transcripts.
Matriculation Exemptions
At the time of application, all students are classified as exempt or
non-exempt from various matriculation components. Our exemption
policy is listed below.
Assessment Exemption Criteria: A student is exempt if he or she (1)
has an AA/AS degree or higher, (2) is enrolling in physical education
or recreational courses only and has no intention of pursuing a
certificate or degree, (3) is taking one or two classes (not English or
math) to renew a license and has no intention of pursuing a certificate
or degree, or (4) is concurrently enrolled at another college, university
or high school and is taking one or two classes (not English or math)
to transfer back to the home institution.
Note: Students who have completed assessments or prerequisite
courses at other colleges may meet this requirement if they present
transcripts or grade reports to a counselor which show comparable
assessments or courses completed with satisfactory grades.
Orientation and Counseling Exemption Criteria: A student is
exempt if he or she (1) has an AA/AS degree or higher, (2) is taking
recreational or personal growth classes only and has no intention
of pursuing a certificate or degree, (3) is taking one or two classes
to renew a license and has no intention of pursuing a certificate or
degree, or (4) is concurrently enrolled at another college, university
or high school and is taking one or two classes to transfer back to
the home institution.
Students with complaints or challenges to any matriculation
provisions may appeal to the Vice President of Student Services in
the Student Services Center (SSA 203). The college shall investigate
and attempt to resolve complaints. Written complaint and grievance
procedures are available in the Student Services office.
ENROLLMENT FEE
For California residents, the fee for community college attendance
is $46.00 per unit per semester, subject to change by the California
Legislature. There is a mandatory $1.00 Student Representation fee
and mandatory Health Fees - $11.00 (Fall and Spring) and $8.00
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