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Complete Schedule of Classes - East Los Angeles College

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10Attendance PoliciesRegular AttendanceThe student is expected to attend every meeting <strong>of</strong> allclasses for which he or she is registered. Attending a classwithout being registered is contrary to the <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong>Community <strong>College</strong> District rules and cannot be used as thebasis for a petition to add a class. Students who have enrolledfor a class and who do not attend or who are late orabsent from the first meeting <strong>of</strong> the class forfeit their right toa place in the class.Mitigating circumstances may be considered by the instructor.Whenever absences “in hours” exceed the number <strong>of</strong>hours the class meets per week, the student may be excludedfrom class by the instructor.1. If a student stops attending a class, it is the student’s responsibilityto <strong>of</strong>ficially drop the class.2. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with his or herinstructor regarding any absences that could result inexclusion.3. Concurrent enrollment in more than one section <strong>of</strong> thesame course during a semester is not permitted. Violation<strong>of</strong> this regulation will result in exclusion from class anddenial <strong>of</strong> course credit in both courses.TardiesThree tardies will be considered the equivalent <strong>of</strong> one hour<strong>of</strong> class absence. Continued tardies may result in exclusion.Prerequisite, Corequisite,and Advisory DefinitionsPrerequisite:A prerequisite is a measure <strong>of</strong> readiness for a course or programthat a student is (REQUIRED) to meet as a condition<strong>of</strong> enrolling in a course or program. A prerequisite may bea course, activity, audition, test or similar measure <strong>of</strong> readiness.Prerequisites in many disciplines are now checked bycomputer and are strictly enforced.Corequisite:A corequisite is a requirement that (MUST) be satisfied atthe time a particular course is taken; usually a corequisite isconcurrent enrollment in another course, but may, in certainsituations, be completed at an earlier time.Advisory:An advisory is a measure <strong>of</strong> readiness for a course or programthat is (RECOMMENDED) for students. May be acourse, activity, audition, test, or similar measure <strong>of</strong> readiness.Registration LimitationAll students need to demonstrate they meet the prerequisiteor corequisite requirement in order to register for the course.If a student meets the requirement through satisfactory completion<strong>of</strong> a course at <strong>East</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> or throughAssessment placement, you will automatically be clearedfor course registration. If you meet the course prerequisite orcorequisite through other methods, you must submit a “StudentPrerequisite or Corequisite Completion Petition” to Admissionsby the deadline date, with supporting documents.Student Prerequisite or Corequisite PoliciesIt is the student’s responsibility to know and to meet allcourse prerequisites. These requirements are indicated followingthe course name and number. If prerequisiteshave been met at another college, students must file a“Prerequisite Completion Petition” with an un<strong>of</strong>ficial transcriptor assessment results.Students who wish to challenge prerequisites or corequisitesmust file a “Prerequisite or Corequisite Challenge Petition” bythe deadline date with documentation sufficient to supportthe challenge. In keeping with requirements and provisions<strong>of</strong> Section 55201(f) <strong>of</strong> Title 5 and Section I.B 1-3 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Los</strong><strong>Angeles</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> District Model Policy, <strong>East</strong> <strong>Los</strong><strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> has an established procedure by whichany student who provides satisfactory evidence, may seekentry into a course according to the college’s challengeprocess.The grounds for student challenges(According to Section 55201(e) <strong>of</strong> Title 5)1. Student has the appropriate documented knowledge orexperience or ability to succeed in the course for whichthe prerequisite or corequisite is specified.2. Requirement (prerequisite or corequisite) was not establishedby adopted L.A.C.C. district process, or was establishedin violation <strong>of</strong> Title 5.3. Requirement is unlawfully discriminating or applied in anunlawful discriminatory manner.4. Student will be delayed in completing my educationalobjectives by a semester or more in fulfilling the requirementsfor a degree or certificate because the prerequisitecourse has not been made reasonably available.a. Student has specified an educational goal after havingcompleted 15 units <strong>of</strong> college work with a GPA <strong>of</strong> Cor better, have filed an educational plan 90 days aftercompleting the said 15 units, andb. Alternate course to fulfill degree or certificate requirementsare not available.5. Student has the appropriate documentation to show thatthey do not pose a health or safety threat to others ormyself in course for which a health or safety prerequisiteis specified.6. Student will be delayed in completing my educationalgoals by a semester or more in fulfilling the requirementsfor a degree or certificate because course enrollmentwas limited to students judged more qualified in intercollegiatecompetition, honors, or public performance orenrollment was limited to a particular cohort <strong>of</strong> students.Student filed an Educational Plan and specified an educationalgoal after having completed 15 units <strong>of</strong> collegework with Satisfactory Academic Progress.Student Prerequisite or Corequisite Process1. A student must file pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> completion or challengea course prerequisite or corequisite with either the“Prerequisite Completion Petition” or “Prerequisite orCorequisite Challenge Petition” form. These forms canbe obtained from the Office <strong>of</strong> Admission (E6-103) and<strong>East</strong> <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> <strong>College</strong> | Spring 2009Counseling (Rm A 2) or on-line at www.elac.edu.2. The completed petition and any and all appropriatedocumentation (e.g. un<strong>of</strong>ficial transcripts, verifications <strong>of</strong>experience, etc.) must be filed no later than 10 workingdays before a semester or session begins with the <strong>of</strong>fice<strong>of</strong> Admissions.3. The petition will be processed within 10 working days <strong>of</strong>its receipt, and the student will be notified accordingly.4. If the petition is found to be justified, and no space isavailable in the course at the time the petition is filed,the student shall be permitted to enroll for the next term.Enrollment will be permitted only if space is availablewhen the student registers for the subsequent semester, orsummer session.5. In the event the petition is denied, the student may appealthe decision on the completion petition to the Dean<strong>of</strong> Admissions (E6-103) and the challenge petition to theDean <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs (Rm A 6).6. Notification <strong>of</strong> the appeal decision will be sent to thestudent within five working days after its receipt by theOffice <strong>of</strong> Admissions or Academic Affairs.Unit LoadThe normal class load for full-time students in the Fall orSpring semester is from 12 to 18 units per semester. Studentswho will be employed while attending college should reducetheir programs accordingly. A college program <strong>of</strong> 15 units isequivalent to at least a 50 hour work week for most students.A student who desires to take more than 18 units must obtainapproval from a counselor in Room A 2.Programs that Require a MinimumNumber <strong>of</strong> Units:• International Students:12 units• Student Body Officers:Day 9 units, Evening, 6 units

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