2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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3. You will be permitted a maximum of two (2)
withdrawals per course. Grades of W assigned prior
to the fall of 1997 will not be counted as a registration
attempt.
4. Withdrawal from a third registration is not permitted
and the grade earned will be included in the
calculation of the cumulative GPA.
5. A fourth registration may be allowed, but only when
approved by the Exceptions Committee and based on
extenuating circumstances. All grades from the third
and subsequent attempts will be calculated in the
GPA (you will be assessed the full cost of instruction
which is equal to the non-resident course fee).
6. You should seek advice from a counselor or the
registrar regarding the potential impact of forgiven
courses in the computation of your GPA in transferring
to other institutions and the need to consider the
impact of retaking a course on your financial aid
eligibility.
EXCESS HOURS - Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes,
establishes an “excess hour” surcharge equal to 100 percent
of the tuition rate for a student seeking a baccalaureate
degree at a state university. It is critical that students,
including those entering Florida colleges, are aware of the
potential for additional course fees. “Excess hours” are
defined as hours that go beyond 115 percent of the hours
required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example,
if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student
may be subject to an excess hour surcharge equal to 100
percent of the tuition rate for any credits attempted beyond
138 credit hours (115 x 120 percent).
GRADUATION PROCEDURES FOR ALL PROGRAMS - If
you are in anticipation of degree and/or program completion
at the end of the term, you are to complete the following
pre-graduation procedures:
1. Obtain and complete an Application for Graduation
from the Registrar’s Office or counselor/advisor.
2. A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degree students: meet with
a counselor, campus/center director, or department
chair for a graduation requirement check to ensure
eligibility to graduate. Occupational certificate, adult
high school, and GED diploma students must be
certified by the director, department chair, program
manager, or coordinator.
3. If you are receiving or have received a federal loan,
you must complete a required financial aid exit
interview.
4. Participate in an in-person exit interview and complete
a graduation satisfaction survey.
5. Pay the graduation fee by the deadline stated in the
Academic Calendar in this College Catalog.
The SFCC commencement ceremony is held in May
of each year (see Academic Calendar). If you have
completed graduation requirements in the fall or spring
term, or have applied early for graduation for the summer
term, you are invited to participate in the ceremony.
However, if you have applied for graduation in May, but
have not completed all graduation requirements, you
cannot be recognized for honors or high honors during
graduation ceremony.
INCOMPLETE “I” GRADE - If you have participated
throughout the term but are unable to complete all course
requirements (such as a term paper, project or final exam)
because of illness or other extenuating circumstances,
you may request a grade of incomplete. If you receive an I
grade, you have six weeks from the beginning of the next
college enrollment period to make up the work in the course
as outlined on the incomplete form. If you do not complete
the assigned work, the grade is automatically changed to
an F or to the grade assigned by the instructor. Incomplete
grades in competency-based programs are governed by the
appropriate departmental policies.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES - The Schedule of Classes for
each term is available on the Internet at www.southflorida.
edu.
SFCC offers a variety of courses at convenient times and
locations. However, the college, at times, may be required
to change or cancel a scheduled class. Changes are posted
at all registration locations.
STUDENT CLASSIFICATION - You are full-time collegecredit
student if you enroll in 12 or more hours of credit
each term during the fall or spring term. You are a part-time
student, if you register for fewer than 12 credits. Full-time
enrollment during the summer term is considered to be six
or more hours each term.
NOTE: A total of 12 credit hours must be taken during the
summer term to qualify as a full-time student for financial aid
and veteran’s purposes.
You are a full-time occupational and adult education student,
if you are enrolled in 480 contact hours during the fall and
spring terms and 180 contact hours during summer term.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS -
College Credit
I. Academic Probation 1:
A. If your cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 after seven or
more credit hours, you will be placed on Academic
Probation 1.
B. If you are on Academic Probation 1, you will be
required to attend individual counseling/advising
sessions, restricted to enrolling in not more than 13
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