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BELLIN COLLEGE CATALOG2011-12transcript within a standard delivery time; $25 charge for priority delivery and $10 for the faxed delivery of anofficial transcript.Unofficial transcripts do not have the College seal or the Registrar's signature and are stamped “For StudentUse Only”. There is a $1 fee for each unofficial transcript requested through the Student Services Office.Students can access their unofficial transcript via the student data base (SONIS). This option is free of charge.Transcripts are not released to students or graduates with a “Hold” on their records. A “Hold” is placed on allstudents’ records in instances such as when there are delinquent accounts or to students who have withdrawnand have not completed the withdrawal process according to established policies.Note: Bellin College grades are posted approximately three weeks after the last day of a semester/term.However, general education courses are not posted until later, depending upon receipt of official transcriptsfrom other institutions as submitted by the college or student.Exit/Withdrawal PolicyExit from the College is defined as cancelling or withdrawing from all credits for the term/semester. Studentsmay electively withdraw or be dismissed by the College.Students exiting the College for any reason, elective or due to College policy must meet with an AcademicAdvisor to assure that all necessary procedures and paperwork are completed to meet institutional, state andfederal requirements. This will include contact with the appropriate Program Director, Bursar, Financial Aidpersonnel, and the Registrar if a veteran. Failure to meet with appropriate personnel within 5 business dayswill result in a “Hold” placed on all Bellin College records.Students are cautioned to check dates of the academic calendar to identify final dates to withdraw fromcourses and the ramifications that exit/withdrawal from courses has on applicable grades/transcripts/tuitionand applicable refunds.Also see the student handbooks for details and the policy regarding Institutional Withdrawal Date (Due to Non-Attendance).Grievance ProcedureA grievance is a student’s claim of unfair and/or non-equitable treatment regarding established policies,procedures, and regulations of Bellin College. A student has a right to express grievance without prejudice,penalty, or reprisal. The College believes in resolving issues at the lowest level possible.To provide students with a direction to voice their concerns, a four-step grievance procedure has beenestablished. The steps need to be completed sequentially within the timeframes outlined in each step.If resolution is obtained in any given step, that resolution is considered final. The issue can be resolved at anystep, eliminating the need to progress to further steps.Step 1:The student communicates to the applicable College personnel about their concern within 24 hours of theincident.a. The issue is resolved.b. The issue is unresolved and proceeds to Step 2.Step 2:The student documents their grievance and the steps that have been taken to resolve the situation using aStudent Grievance Form (available from the Student Services office). The Student Grievance Form is submittedto the applicable College personnel with a copy submitted to the appropriate Program Director within two (2)business days of the initial discussion. The College personnel have three (3) business days from receipt of theform to respond in writing to the student. A copy of the response should be provided to the appropriateProgram Director.15