COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

22 College INFORMATIONend of the term following the term for which the refundis requested. All refunds will be mailed by the collegeCashier’s Office.Tools and Other Materials CostsUnder the provisions of Title V, Section 59400, it is thepolicy of the Peralta Community College District thatstudents may be required to provide instructional andother materials required for a credit or noncredit course,provided such materials are of continuing value to thestudent outside the classroom setting and provided suchmaterials are not solely or exclusively available from theDistrict.Except as specifically authorized under the EducationCode, students will not be required to pay a fee for anyinstructional or other materials required for a credit ornoncredit course.Required materials are those which a student must procureor possess as a condition of registration, enrollment orentry into a class; or any such material which is necessaryto achieve those required objectives of a course which areto be accomplished under the supervision of an instructorduring class hours. To assure compliance with Title Vand Education Code guidelines, all required instructionaland other materials fees will be reviewed annually by theDistrict Senior Vice Chancellor-Educational Services.During the first week of instruction, in some courses orCertificate programs, students will be provided with a listof required tools and/or materials which each student isexpected to obtain and which will be of continuing useto the student upon completion of the course or program.Students will not be required to purchase requiredtools and/or materials from the college; however, costsfrequently can be reduced if tools and/or materials areobtained as part of a group purchase arranged by thecollege or the instructor.Enrollment in ClassesStudents register and enroll at http://www.peralta.edu.New and returning students must complete thematriculation process, including assessment, orientation,counseling and program approval (unless an exemption isclaimed) before receiving an appointment for enrollmentin classes. Registration and class enrollment proceduresand dates are described in detail in the Schedule ofClasses.CounselingCounseling assistance is available prior to and duringthe registration period. All students are urged to see acounselor prior to every semester of attendance.Academic Accommodations for Studentswith DisabilitiesThe student must give the college adequate notice ofdisability-related needs by:• identifying him/herself to DSPS or other college staffand• providing to DSPS or the ADA/504 Officer writtendocumentation of the disability as verified by alicensed professional.Catalog and Schedule of ClassesAll students should purchase a College General Catalogand obtain the current Schedule of Classes to use inpreparing their program of study. The Schedule usually isavailable at several locations on campus and at the CollegeStore approximately one month before the beginningof each new term. The Catalog and Schedule of Classesalso are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.alameda.peralta.edu.Matriculation (Student Success Program)Matriculation is the process which brings the Collegeand the student into a partnership to ensure educationalsuccess. This process is designed to help the studentfrom the moment he/she first applies for admission untilhe/she completes his/her studies at a Peralta College.The agreement acknowledges responsibilities of bothparties.The Student Agrees To:• Declare an educational goal.• Meet with a counselor to discuss his/her educationalgoals and to develop an educational plan.• Attend classes.• Complete assignments and courses.• Seek out support services, as needed.• Strive to make progress toward a defined goal.The College Agrees To:• Provide students with a comprehensive assessment.• Inform the student about the College programs,services and policies.• Provide quality instruction and counseling.• Assist the student in developing an educationalplan.• Provide a variety of courses and programs.• Offer support services and follow-up on the student’sprogress toward a defined goal.There are five components of matriculation that helpensure students’ success:1. Admission - The admissions application providesinformation about the student’s educational plansand career goals. It also helps determine the student’s