Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes - Barstow Community College

SPRING 2013
MATRICULATION
Student Rights & Responsibilities
What is Matriculation?
Matriculation is the process that brings Barstow Community College
and students who enroll for credit into a partnership for the purpose
of realizing students’ educational objectives through Barstow
Community College’s established programs, policies, and
requirements.
The Barstow Community College Student Agrees To:
Submit an admissions application and all registration forms.
Participate in a college orientation. This consists of a general
orientation given to all entering students.
Complete the academic placement test. This is not a pass/fail
instrument but a means to place you in appropriate courses.
See a counselor for guidance and course selection.
Declare and work toward a major and a goal.
Provide an official copy of high school transcript(s) no later than
the end of the first term of enrollment for students who
attended within the last three years.
Diligently attend class, complete assigned course work,
complete courses, and maintain progress toward an
educational goal.
Barstow Community College Agrees To:
Gather information to facilitate student success and compile
information in order to evaluate college programs. This may
include, but is not limited to, information regarding the
student’s study skills, English language proficiency,
computational skills, learning skills and aptitudes, educational
goals, career aspirations, academic performance, and need for
special services.
Obtain and report student information to assist the student,
the college, and the state of California in fulfilling the purpose,
goals, and accountability expectations of student enrollment.
Process and file each student’s Admissions Application.
Counsel students on course placement.
Conduct post‐enrollment evaluation of each student’s progress.
Advise or counsel students enrolled in pre‐collegiate basic skills
courses, those who have not declared an educational goal, and
those who are on academic and/or progress probation.
Refer students to specialized support services including
financial aid, tutorial services, campus employment placement
services, Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS),
Office of Student Support (OSS), child care services, and the
English as a Second Language program.
Provide orientation class(es) to guide students in establishing
educational and career goals. Conduct workshops in time
management, effective study skills, and utilization of campus
resources.
Who is Exempt From the Academic Placement
Process?
Those who have been previously assessed for academic
placement and have written verification of scores from other
California Community Colleges.
Students who have already completed an AA/AS or higher
degree.
Students taking non‐credit classes.
Students who have successfully completed degree level English
or math classes at another college or university. A copy of the
student’s transcript must be provided.
Students who are not otherwise being matriculated, except
those who plan to register for English or math at Barstow
Community College.
Who Approves Exemptions to the Matriculation
Process or Waivers for Academic Placement?
To receive an exemption from any matriculation requirement, you
must see a counselor for a written waiver.
What Should You Do if You Feel You Are a Victim
of Discrimination or Want to File a Complaint
Against a Matriculation Component?
See the Matriculation Coordinator or refer to the Student Grievance
Policy.
Prerequisites and Co‐requisites
Definition:
A prerequisite is a condition of enrollment that a student is required
to meet in order to demonstrate readiness for enrollment into a
course or program. A co‐requisite is a course that must be taken
concurrently with another course. Prerequisites may include courses
as well as placement test scores for mathematics, English, and
reading. Prerequisites and co‐requisites are set forth in the schedule
of classes and college catalog. Students who have not satisfactorily
completed a course prerequisite through academic placement
testing or with a minimum grade of “C” will be denied admission to
the course.
Procedure:
Students who have completed the prerequisite course at another
institution may request an evaluation of the prerequisite course(s)
by providing a transcript to Admissions and Records for evaluation
by a counselor.
Students should initiate this evaluation process at least three weeks
prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to register.
Pre/Corequisite Challenge:
Students may challenge a pre/corequisite on the basis of any of the
following:
Pre/corequisite approval did not follow district policy;
The pre/corequisite is not necessary for success in the course;
The pre/corequisite is discriminatory;
The pre/corequisite has not been made readily available;
The student has the knowledge and/or skills to be successful in
the course;
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