2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXAcademic RegulationsIf eligible, you may register for classes each term accordingto published dates. The College will refuse permissionto register for such reasons as: unpaid fees, overdueloans, “non-returned” library books and audiovisual materials,academic suspension or dismissal, incomplete admissionrecords, and disciplinary action. If you have academicdifficulties, you may be limited in the number andtype of courses for which you may register.ACADEMIC ADVISING/COUNSELING - After you have completedthe application process, appropriate testing, andorientation, the next step in registering is academic advising/counseling.You should arrange to meet with an advisor/counseloreither by calling or visiting Highlands,DeSoto, or Hardee campuses or Lake Placid Center ormeeting with the appropriate department chair or instructor.Advising/Counseling services are available at Highlands,DeSoto, and Hardee Campuses and Lake PlacidCenter Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., andFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may be reduced during Summerterm. Appointments are available during non-registrationperiods.In order to be considered for Academic Amnesty you mustsubmit a completed Academic Amnesty Petition to the Officeof the Registrar during the first term of enrollment. TheAcademic Appeals Committee evaluates all Academic Amnestypetitions and recommends those who demonstratepotential for success.To be eligible for Academic Amnesty you must complete aminimum of 15 earned credits at SFCC while maintaininga GPA of 2.50 or higher. College preparatory courses arenot 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 excludedfrom calculation of your SFCC GPA and use in meetingSFCC graduation requirements. All coursework taken,whether old or new will remain on your permanent record(transcript) and the following statement is added to yourtranscript: “Academic Amnesty Applied Terms XXXXXX –XXXXXX.”You are encouraged to discuss your academic goals andintended program of study with the advising/counselingstaff, SFCC center or campus director, or department chair/manager. Advising/counseling can help you register, identifyyour values and interests, plan your education, assist indeciding a career, and solve problems that might interferewith academic and personal success. All advising/counselingor instructor sessions and your records are confidential.If you are a first-time enrolling student, you are requiredto see an advisor/counselor prior to registration.ACADEMIC AMNESTY - Academic Amnesty allows you torequest that all your college coursework (SFCC and transfer)that is at least ten (10) calendar years old be excludedfrom your SFCC GPA calculations.Academic Amnesty is a one-time, non-reversible optionso you should carefully consider your decision to implementit. Before you apply for Academic Amnesty you shouldfirst discuss the program with an Advisor, Counselor, AssistantRegistrar or Registrar.Your petition for Academic Amnesty will apply only at SFCC.If you plan to transfer to another college or university youare strongly cautioned that the receiving institution may usegrades for all courses you’ve attempted when computingyour GPA for admissions eligibility or for other purposes.Academic Amnesty has no effect on your student financialaid. It also has no effect on the calculation of course attemptsrelated to the multiple course attempt surcharge.It is important to note that individual courses may not beretained when you apply for Academic Amnesty. ALL yourcoursework is excluded.52