Student Handbook - Wilson Community College

Academic DepartmentsAllied Health ProgramsGlenda Bondurant G-222a 252-246-1333 gbondurant@wilsoncc.eduArts & Sciences / Developmental StudiesMorgan Daughety C-203a 252-246-1309 mdaughety@wilsoncc.eduBusiness / Computer / Educational PartnershipsWes Hill G-207a 252-246-1339 whill@wilsoncc.eduIndustrial Technologies / Public Service ProgramsNaDene Tucker A-103a 252-246-1425 ntucker@wilsoncc.eduOrientation Basics - New Students 101:1. Program Requirements: All degree, diploma, and certificate requirements are listed inthe College catalog. Please refer to the catalog for a listing of all courses that you mustsuccessfully complete for your chosen program of study. In the catalog, you will also findcourse descriptions and prerequisites and co-requisites. The catalog is also available onthe College website at www.wilsoncc.edu.2. Tuition and Fees: (Based on current rates which are subject to change) Tuition andfees are payable to the College cashier in Building F. Payments can also be made throughWebAdvisor.Tuition- Tuition for in-state students is $69.00 per semester hour and is capped at 16 sh.Tuition for out-of-state students is $261.00 per semester hour. Tuition and fees must bepaid by posted dates, unless acceptable arrangements are made with the Business Office.Students who have not paid or made acceptable arrangements by the posted dates will bepurged from class rolls.Activity fee- There is a $1.35 per semester hour student activity fee and is capped at 16 sh.Security /Parking fee- There is a $15.00 security fee charged to all students each semester.Technology fee- There is a $16.00 technology fee charged to all students each semester.Graduation Application fee – A graduation application fee of $25 applies to all curriculumgraduates.Other fees- Some program of study specific fees are charged. See College catalog.3. Parking: All students should park in white-lined spaces anywhere on campus. No onemay use handicapped spaces without appropriate handicapped placard or license plate.4. Bookstore: The College bookstore is located on the second floor of building G. Regularoperating hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Mondaysand Tuesdays from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM, and on Fridays from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.The College operates on a four-day schedule during the summer months.5. Schedule Adjustments: Drop/Add is allowed for a limited specific period at the beginningof each semester. Students needing to adjust their schedule should see their academicadvisor or the appropriate Associate Dean.6. Attendance: The College has a 15% attendance policy. Once a student’s absences exceed15%, the instructor will drop the student from the class roster. The College does notdistinguish between excused and unexcused absences. State law allows for two excusedabsences in an academic year for religious observance. Approval requires a two-weeknotice to the Dean of Student Development.7. Disability Services: Students with qualifying disabilities may receive academic andphysical accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Interested studentsshould contact the Special Populations Counselor in Student Development upon admissionto the College and must meet with the Special Populations Counselor upon registrationeach semester. Such students should request a Disabilities Services Handbook.7