2010-2011 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

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for meeting the course requirements of the program of study. The student’s record shall be updated
by the Of ce of Enrollment Services to indicate accurately the program pursued.
Withdrawing from Classes
Withdrawal: Students may of cially withdraw from a course until mid-term and receive a “W”
grade. To withdraw from a course, the student must complete and return the drop/withdrawal forms
to the Of ce of Enrollment Services.
Students may not withdraw except under extenuating circumstances after mid-term. The State Board
of Education limits the number of times that a student may withdraw without penalty from a course.
A student may withdraw from the same class twice without nancial rami cations. The third attempt
of the same course will require the student to pay the full cost of instruction (equivalent to out of
state tuition and fees). Upon the third attempt, the student will not be permitted to withdraw and
will receive a grade for the course. For more information see course attempt limits under Academic
Regulations.
If special circumstances require a student to withdraw from a course or courses after the published
deadline, the student may appeal to the Registrar for permission to withdraw and receive a refund
for the course or courses in which he/she was enrolled. Withdrawing from a course may have future
nancial consequences or may affect their eligibility or continued receipt of nancial aid. All students
receiving nancial aid, scholarship aid, or veterans’ educational bene ts should talk to a Financial Aid
Of ce representative (or Veteran’s Coordinator, if appropriate) BEFORE withdrawing from a course.
Students who withdraw from a course do not receive a refund of course fees. Refunds are NOT
authorized for changes in work schedule or for enrollment status changes due to illegal activities.
Withdrawal from College
Any student seeking to withdraw from NFCC after the Drop/Add period must contact the Of ce of
the Enrollment Services. All obligations (library books returned, nes and fees paid, equipment and
uniforms returned, etc.) to the College must be satis ed. Students receiving nancial aid must meet
with the Financial Aid Of cer. Students receiving VA educational bene ts must have an exit interview
with the Veterans Coordinator. A student failing to comply with these procedures shall not be
recommended to other colleges or universities.
GRADUATION
Requirements
General requirements for graduation from NFCC include:
1. Completing the prescribed hours and the general education requirements. A maximum of
6 semester hours of accredited correspondence study may be used to complete degree
requirements. Prior approval of correspondence study must be made through the Of ce of
Enrollment Services.
2. Earning a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (average of C) at NFCC.
3. A minimum of twenty- ve percent of the semester hours required for the associate degree must
be earned through NFCC with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (average of “C”).
4. Filing an application for graduation prior to the deadline published in the College catalog or
otherwise announced.
5. Discharging all nancial obligations to NFCC and its agencies.
Graduation Check
All students are encouraged to request a graduation check from the Of ce of Enrollment Services.
This check will be an overview of College requirements needed for graduation. This request should
be made at the time the student has earned thirty-six (36) semester hours of credit or by mid-term
of term prior to the term of the planned graduation date.
2010-2011 NFCC College Catalog