TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Academic Information
• Achieve at least a 2.00 grade point average in the
program of study.
• File an “Application for Graduation” with the Registrar
and pay the $20 graduation fee.
• Pay all financial obligations owed to the College.
A student must earn a minimum of 25 percent of the
credit hours required for a degree, diploma, or certificate
through courses taken at the College. Included in
the approved coursework for a diploma or degree must
be two courses selected from the curriculum major,
unless specifically exempted by both the department
head and division chair.
Commencement Ceromonies
Graduation exercises are held at the end of the Spring
Semester and the Summer Term each year. All graduating
students must apply to graduate. All candidates are
encouraged to attend the commencement exercises.
Graduation Honors
Graduates who have outstanding cumulative grade point
averages will be recognized as honor graduates. Honors
designations are as follows: 3.50 – 3.74 (with honors);
3.75 – 3.94 (with high honors); and 3.95 – 4.00 (with
highest honors).
STUDENT RECORDS
Transcripts
College academic transcripts are issued by the Student
Records Office. Written permission must be granted by
the student before a transcript may be released. To request
a transcript in writing or in person, the following
is required: student’s full name, social security number,
dates of attendance, address where transcripts should be
sent, if required, and the signature of the student. A $5
fee will be charged for each transcript.
Enrollment Verification
In cooperation with the National Student Clearinghouse
(NSC), the College provides a free self-service program
that allows students to view and print enrollment verifications
via Campus Pipeline. Enrollment verifications
from the NSC are typically available to students three
days after the drop/add period for any given term.
Change of Major
Enrolled students who want to change academic majors
must complete a Curriculum Status Form. These forms
are available in the Admissions Office, Student Records,
and in all division offices. The form must be signed by
the student and submitted to the Admissions Office for a
change of major to be processed. If a student wishes to
review information regarding the new academic major
and to discuss additional preparatory courses that may
be required, an appointment may be made with a counselor
in the Admissions Office. Students changing to a
Health Education major must meet with an Admissions
counselor for a change of major to occur. International
students on F-1 visas who are changing majors must meet
with the International Student Advisor. In addition, students
should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine
if a change of major could impact eligibility for
certain financial aid programs.
Change of Student Information
Each student is obligated to ensure that his/her current
and correct name, address, and telephone number are
current and accurate in the official records of the College.
Failure to do so can cause delay in the handling of
student records and in emergency notification. Currently
enrolled students can make local address and telephone
number changes through their Campus Pipeline account.
Name and permanent address changes must by made by
contacting the Student Records Office. International
students on F-1 visas who are changing their names,
addresses, or telephone numbers are required to notify
the International Student Advisor immediately.
Confidentiality of Student Records
Student academic and educational records are confidential
and are maintained by the appropriate record custodian.
These records are disclosed with the student’s
written consent except as defined by the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
Students have a right to inspect their educational records
and request a correction of records that may be inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of privacy or other rights.
Students may obtain a copy of the College’s policy regarding
FERPA from the Vice President for Student
Affairs or the Dean of Continuing Education. (Students
may refer to the Student Code for S.C. Technical
Colleges in Appendix 4 for additional information.)
Release of Student Information
Directory information (or releasable information) is general
information that may be released by the institution
for any purpose, at its discretion, to anyone without consent
of the student. The following is considered directory
information at Tri-County Technical College: student
name, address, telephone number, email address,
birth date, major, participation in officially recognized
activities, attendance dates, enrollment status, degrees/
awards received, most recent previous school attended,
and photographs.
Students have the right to withhold disclosure of directory
information under the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974. To withhold disclosure, written
notification must be received in Student Records by the
end of the second week of class each term (or first meeting
of Continuing Education courses).
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