2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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Academic Regulations
You may register for classes each term according to published
dates. The college may refuse permission to register for such
reasons as: unpaid fees, overdue loans, non-returned library
books and audiovisual materials, academic suspension or
dismissal, incomplete admission records, and disciplinary
action. If you have academic difficulties, you may be limited
in the number and type of courses for which you may register.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING/ADVISING - After you have
completed the application process, appropriate testing,
and orientation, the next step in registering is academic
counseling/advising. You should arrange to meet with a
counselor/advisor either by calling or visiting Highlands,
DeSoto, or Hardee campuses or Lake Placid Center or
meeting with the appropriate department chair or Instructor.
Counseling/Advising services are available at Highlands,
DeSoto, and Hardee campuses and Lake Placid Center,
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may be shorter during summer term.
Appointments are available during non-registration periods.
You are encouraged to discuss your academic goals and
intended program of study with the counseling/advising
staff, SFCC center or campus director, or department chair/
manager. Counseling/Advising can help you register, identify
your values and interests, plan your education, assist in
deciding a career, and solve problems that might interfere
with academic and personal success. All counseling/advising
or instructor sessions and your records are confidential. If
you are a first-time enrolling student, you are required to see
a counselor/advisor prior to registration.
ACADEMIC AMNESTY - Academic Amnesty allows you to
request that all your college coursework (SFCC and transfer)
that is at least 10 calendar years old be excluded from your
GPA calculations.
Academic Amnesty is a one-time, non-reversible option
so you should carefully consider your decision to
implement it. Before you apply for Academic Amnesty you
should first discuss the program with a counselor/advisor,
assistant registrar, or registrar.
Your petition for Academic Amnesty applies only at SFCC.
If you plan to transfer to another college or university, you
are strongly cautioned that the receiving institution may use
grades for all courses you’ve attempted when computing your
GPA for admissions eligibility or for other purposes.
Academic Amnesty has no effect on your student financial
aid. It also has no effect on the calculation of course attempts
related to the multiple course attempt surcharge.
It is important to note that individual courses may not be
retained when you apply for Academic Amnesty. ALL your
coursework is excluded.
To be considered for Academic Amnesty, you must submit
a completed Academic Amnesty Petition to the Registrar’s
Office during the first term of enrollment. The Academic
Appeals Committee evaluates all Academic Amnesty
petitions and recommends those who demonstrate potential
for success.
To be eligible for Academic Amnesty you must complete a
minimum of 15 earned credits at SFCC while maintaining a
GPA of 2.50 or higher. College developmental courses are
not included in these 15 earned credits.
When Academic Amnesty is granted, all college coursework
(SFCC and transfer) that is at least 10 years old is excluded
from calculation of your SFCC GPA and use in meeting SFCC
graduation requirements. All coursework taken, whether old
or new will remain on your permanent record (transcript) and
the following statement is added to your transcript: “Academic
Amnesty Applied Terms XXXXXX – XXXXXX.”
ACADEMIC APPEALS -
I. Academic Suspension, Refunds, Withdrawal:
A. The Academic Appeals Committee reviews requests
for exceptions to college academic procedures when
there are factors beyond your control. The committee
hears requests for waiving academic suspensions,
approving tuition refunds, and approving withdrawal
from a class after the deadline.
B. You have a maximum of six months following
completion of a class to appeal for a tuition refund
or withdrawal from a class after the deadline.
C. You have a maximum of six months after the term in
which you receive a GPA below the required level to
appeal an academic suspension.
D. Documentation verifying extenuating circumstances
must accompany any request for refund, withdrawal
or academic suspension.
E. You should obtain the Academic Appeals Form from
the Registrar’s Office. The completed form along with
supporting documentation is to be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office for processing.
F. The Academic Appeals Committee will make a
recommendation to the dean of Student Services to
approve or deny the request.
G. The dean of Student Services makes the final decision
to approve or deny the request.
H. The Registrar’s Office informs you of the final decision.
II. Grade Appeals:
A. Members of the teaching faculty are responsible for
issuing grades. If you believe you have received an
incorrect grade, immediately request a conference
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