2012-2013 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

20ACADEMIC ADVISINGadmitted into the program or the University of choice. Students should also note that certain Associate inScience degrees are transferable to the State University System. Specific program requirements for A.S.transfer programs can be obtained from academic advisors in the Office of Enrollment Services.The following steps should be followed to increase the likelihood of successful transfer to the program ofchoice at the selected university:• Work closely with an academic advisor• Early identification of a major program of study• Early identification of a transfer institution• Gain knowledge of university admission requirements• Gain knowledge of university program requirements and prerequisites• Complete all requirements for the A.A. or transferable A.S. Degree• Complete admissions application for the transfer universityExcess Hours StatementExcess Hours Advisory Statement: Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess hour”surcharge for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree at a state university. It is critical that students,including those entering Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional course fees. “Excesshours” are defined as hours that go beyond 115% of the hours required for a baccalaureate degreeprogram. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject toan excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 138 credit hours (115% x 120). All studentswhose educational plan may include earning a bachelor’s degree should make every effort to enroll inand successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt.Florida college students intending to transfer to a state university should identify a major or “transferprogram” early and be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approvedcommon prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses nonessentialto the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.REGISTRAR | RECORDS | REGISTRATIONStudent RecordsThe disclosure or publication of student information is governed by the policies of the District Boardof Trustees of NFCC within the framework of state and federal laws, including the Family EducationRights and Privacy Act passed in 1974. The written consent of the student is required for the disclosureor publication of any information that is personally identifiable and a part of the educational record.Prior consent of the student is not required for disclosure of the educational record defined by NFCC as“Directory Information” which may be released by the College.Directory information includes:• Name • Address • Telephone number• Classification (part-time/full-time) • Date of Birth • Program of study• Major Field of study• Dates of attendance • Degrees and awards received• Participation in officially organized activities and sports• Most recent previous educational institution attendedStudents may inform NFCC in writing of the student’s desire to prevent publication of such DirectoryInformation or release of such information except as required by law. A form is available upon requestfrom the Office of Enrollment Services.Students, or their parents in certain cases, have the right to review and to obtain copies of theirofficial records, to seek correction of information contained in those records, and to limit disclosure ofinformation from the records.2012-2013 NFCC College Catalog