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Palomar College 2010-2011 Catalog
Table of Contents
Palomar College Locations and District Map....................................... 8
College Calendar 2010-2011................................................................. 10
District Governing Board and College Organization........................ 11
Section 1
General Information
History of the College............................................................................ 13
Vision.......................................................................................................... 13
Mission Statement.................................................................................... 13
Values ......................................................................................................... 13
Educational Philosophy............................................................................ 13
Academic Freedom ................................................................................. 14
Governing Board and District Policy ................................................... 14
Palomar College Foundation.................................................................. 14
Policy on Diversity................................................................................... 14
Title IX Coordinator............................................................................... 15
Section 2
Admission and Registration
Admissions Policy..................................................................................... 18
Policy of Nondiscrimination................................................................... 18
Application for Admission...................................................................... 18
Admission to Special Programs............................................................. 18
Special Admission for Accelerated Students....................................... 18
Residency................................................................................................... 18
Residency Status....................................................................................... 18
International Students (F-1 and M-1 Visas)......................................... 19
Matriculation Rights and Responsibilities............................................ 19
Assessment, Advisement and Orientation ........................................ 19
Transcripts/Advanced Standing.............................................................. 21
Student Classification.............................................................................. 21
Financial Aid Application and Enrollment Fee Waiver....................... 21
Enrollment Options................................................................................. 21
Enrollment Procedures........................................................................... 22
Procedure for Adding and Dropping Classes...................................... 22
Class Cancellations/Changes ................................................................. 23
Fees and Expenses................................................................................... 23
Refunds ...................................................................................................... 24
Section 3
Student Services
Admissions and Records......................................................................... 26
Articulation Services............................................................................... 26
Athletics..................................................................................................... 26
Bookstore Services.................................................................................. 26
Career Services........................................................................................ 26
Cashier Services....................................................................................... 26
Children’s Center..................................................................................... 26
Counseling Services................................................................................. 27
Disability Resource Center (DRC)....................................................... 27
Extended Opportunity Programs ........................................................ 27
and Services EOPS/CARE ..................................................................... 27
Financial Aid, Veterans, and Scholarship Services................................ 27
Veterans’ Services.................................................................................... 28
Food Services............................................................................................ 29
GEAR UP................................................................................................... 29
Health Services......................................................................................... 29
International Education........................................................................... 30
Library Services........................................................................................ 30
School Relations....................................................................................... 30
Student Affairs........................................................................................... 30
Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) .................................................. 31
Transfer Center........................................................................................ 31
TRIO Programs........................................................................................ 31
Tutorial Services....................................................................................... 32
Section 4
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Integrity................................................................................... 34
Debts Owed to the College.................................................................. 34
Drugs and Alcohol Policy........................................................................ 34
Parking and Traffic Regulations.............................................................. 34
Police Department................................................................................... 35
Sexual Harassment Policy....................................................................... 35
Smoking Policy.......................................................................................... 36
Student Behavior Rules and Regulations............................................. 36
Student Conduct Code........................................................................... 36
Student Grade Disputes......................................................................... 36
Student Grievance Policy........................................................................ 36
Students’ Rights and Privacy of Student ............................................. 36
Records...................................................................................................... 36
Student Right To Know........................................................................... 37
Section 5
Academic Regulations and Standards
Academic Renewal................................................................................... 40
Attendance................................................................................................ 40
Auditing a Class........................................................................................ 40
Basic Skills Course Limitations.............................................................. 41
Correct Use of English............................................................................ 41
Course Repetition................................................................................... 41
Credit by Examination ............................................................................ 42
Critical Thinking Statement.................................................................... 43
Pass/No Pass (Credit/No-Credit) Grading......................................... 43
Grading and Transcripts.......................................................................... 43
Grade Changes......................................................................................... 44
Grades........................................................................................................ 45
Academic Achievement........................................................................... 45
Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement............................................. 45
Financial Aid Disqualification/Ineligibility............................................. 46
Veteran Disqualification.......................................................................... 46
Official Transcript and Verification of .................................................. 46
Enrollment................................................................................................. 46
Transfer Credits from Other Sources ................................................. 47
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