2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

Admission Requirements and ProceduresMontana University System Transfer InitiativeTo help students plan their transfer within the MontanaUniversity System, a transfer initiative was implementedin 2007. The initiative incorporates common course nameand numbering to make the transition from institution toinstitution easier for students. For more information see theMUS Common Course Numbering Transfer Guide onlineat www.mus.edu. Students wishing to transfer UM-Helenacredits to another college or university should contact theadmissions office at the receiving institution for informationand policies concerning the evaluation and acceptance oftransfer credits.Policy of NondiscriminationThe University of Montana - Helena College of Technologyis committed to providing all persons an equal opportunityfor education, employment, and participation in activities asprovided by law. It is unlawful:1. To exclude, expel, limit, or otherwise discriminateagainst an individual seeking admission as a studentor an individual enrolled as a student in the terms,conditions, or privileges of the institution becauseof race, creed, religion, sex, marital status, color, age,physical handicap, national origin, or mental handicap,unless based on reasonable grounds;This policy is in compliance with the requirements of TitlesVI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Title IXof the Educational Amendments of 1972, Titles VII and VIIIof the Public Health Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, theAmericans with Disabilities Act, the Montana Human RightsAct and the Montana Governmental Code of Fair Practices.UM-Helena is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer. The catalog, advertisements, and recruitmentmaterial will present programs and information in a way todiscourage sexual stereotyping.UM-Helena shall ensure that the non-discriminationpolicy, as it affects applicants and students, is publishedand disseminated. Students who have disabilities shouldcontact Disability Services if accommodations are neededor if obstacles are encountered at UM-Helena. Studentsshould follow the complaint procedure outlined in theUM-Helena Student Handbook if they believe this policy ofnondiscrimination is not being followed.2. To make or use a written or oral inquiry or form ofapplication for admission that elicits or attempts to elicitinformation or to make or keep a record concerningthe race, color, sex, marital status, age, creed, religion,physical or mental handicap, or national origin of anapplicant for admission;3. To print, publish, or cause to be printed or publisheda catalog or other notice or advertisement indicatinga limitation, specification, or discrimination based onthe race, color, creed, religion, age, physical or mentalhandicap, sex, marital status, or national origin of anapplicant for admission; or,4. To announce or follow a policy of denial or limitationof educational opportunities of a group of its membersthrough a quota or otherwise, because of race, color, sex,marital status, age, creed, religion, physical or mentalhandicap, or national origin.In addition, this facility may not be used in the furtheranceof any discriminatory practice, nor become a party to anagreement, arrangement, or plan which has the effect ofsanctioning discriminatory practices. Racial or sexualharassment of students or faculty is unlawful.14 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog UM-Helena College of Technology