Summer & Fall 2007 - West Los Angeles College

Summer & Fall 2007 Schedule of ClassesImportant ThingsTo KnowAB 540 EXEMPTIONOn October 12, 2001 the Education Code was modified to exemptcertain non-resident students, who attended and graduated fromCalifornia high schools, from non-resident tuition. This change(Education Code, section 68120.5) does not grant residency; rather itrequires that certain non-resident students be exempted from payingnon-resident tuition. Students exempted from paying non-residenttuition do not become residents for eligibility purposes for any statefundedprogram (e.g. EOP&S, BOGG Fee Waiver). The exemptiontuition is mandatory; if the District finds that a student meets allrequirements in the law, non-resident tuition may not be charged.The student must meet all of the following eligibility requirementsto be eligible for the exemption:a. The student must have attended a Californiahigh school (grades 9 through 12) for three ormore years.b. The student must have graduated from aCalifornia high school or attained the equivalentthereof (e.g., a GED or high school proficiencyexam).c. Except for nonimmigrant aliens, any non-residentstudent who meets the requirementscontained in “a” and “b”above shall beexempt from non-resident tuition even if heor she is a US citizen or lawful immigrant.d. Students without lawful immigration status must completeand sign the LACCD EC 68130.5 Non-Resident TuitionExemption Request form which indicates that the student hasapplied for legalization or will do so as soon as the student iseligible to do so.ADDING CLASSESOnly students who have been admitted to the college and are inapproved active status may add or attend classes. Enrolledstudents who wish to add a class must obtain a signed “AddPermit” or “add card” from the instructor. A student can add aclass up to two weeks after the class begins. The instructor of theclass will determine if you can add or not. For short-term classes,check the current class schedule or with the Admissions Office(310-287-4501) for the deadline dates.BOOKSTORE REFUND POLICY1. All textbooks to be returned must be accompanied by theORIGINAL RECEIPT, NO EXCEPTIONS.2. Textbooks (including those purchased by check) must bereturned within the first 15 school days of the Fall and Springsemester and within the first 5 days of the Summer andWinter Session and short-term courses.3. A waiting period of 15 working days for check purchases willbe observed before a cash refund will be given. A canceledcheck will be required to obtain a cash refund.4. Paperbacks, Study Guides, Workbooks, Dictionaries andCatalogs may not be refunded or exchanged.COLLEGE CATALOGThe WLAC College Catalog is the official documentfor the college. Please refer to it for moredetailed information on courses, graduationrequirements and rules and regulations.COURSE PREREQUISITEAND COREQUISITE POLICYTo help students succeed in classes, many courseshave either “required” or “recommended” prerequisitesor corequisites. (Anything listed after“Prerequisite” is required; recommended prerequisitessimply say “Recommended.”) Prerequisites mean thepreparation or previous coursework considered necessary forsuccess in the course. Corequisite refers to concurrent enrollmentin another course, and unless indicated as“Recommended,” is required.COURSE REPETITION ANDSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESStudents may repeat up to a total of 15 units in which substandardgrades (“D, “F” or “NC”) were awarded in the District.This policy only applies to courses taken at colleges within theLos Angeles Community College District.Courses completed through the provisions of Board Rule 6704(Credit by Examination) may not be used to remove a substandardgrade.West Los Angeles College148www.wlac.edu