Northwest Career College School Catalog - 2018

Satisfactory Academic Progress
NCC requires that all students maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) by meeting the minimum
standards established regarding attendance, academic standing and rate of completion as they progress towards
graduation. If, at any time, it is determined that it is impossible for a student to successfully complete the
program with the minimum required attendance or cumulative GPA within the program’s maximum timeframe,
the student will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
Attendance/Tardiness Policies
NCC requires a minimum of 80% attendance for residential courses and 75% for blended/hybrid courses but
encourages 100% attendance as a goal for all students. Failure by a student to satisfy these minimum attendance
percentages during an academic term will result in the student being placed on attendance probation for the
duration of the next academic term.
NCC requires students to be on-time to scheduled classes when in attendance. Tardiness is disruptive to the
learning environment and repeated infractions will result in disciplinary action.
Attendance Definitions
“Excused Absence” is defined as an absence in which the student contacts NCC via email to provide
appropriate prior notice of their absence with an explanation and documentation, as applicable. This does NOT
mean that the student is given attendance credit for the missing class session, as if they attended.
“Unexcused Absence” is defined as an absence in which the student misses class without appropriate prior
notice of their absence.
“Tardy” is defined as any time a student is more than 5 minutes late to class or leaves early from class.
“Make-Up Attendance” is defined as instructor certified attendance for which the student will receive credit for
class hours they have missed.
Attendance Requirements
NCC requires that all students achieve satisfactory attendance whether or not they are receiving financial
assistance. NCC maintains and monitors detailed attendance records for each student. Students who are absent
for three (3) consecutive days will be contacted by the Registrar. Students may obtain their attendance records
or confer with an administrator upon request.
Make-Up Attendance Policy
Students may attend instructor office hours or complete at-home assignments to make-up attendance, depending
on circumstances and classroom policy. Program Directors are responsible for ensuring make-up attendance is
recorded when earned by a student.
If a make-up student is unable to participate in the class due to an injury, the student must schedule the make-up
session when permitted to do so by their physician. However, all make-up work must be completed in a manner
that ensures Satisfactory Academic Progress.
22 Northwest Career College, Effective – 03/26/2018