Online Catalog - Lewis-Clark State College

ADMISSION/REGISTRAR
CONTACT PERSON
Registrar/Director of Admission: Diane Douglas, PhD
e-mail: djdouglas@lcsc.edu
Office: RCH 108
Phone: 792-2223
Fax: 792-2429
Web: http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar

OVERVIEW
The Office of Admission/Registrar coordinates all processes involved with admission to the College and the registration of classes. The office offers a variety of services including transcript evaluation and disbursement, enrollment verification, degree confirmation and graduation, catalog production, academic standing determination, residency appeals, and athletic eligibility assessment.

ADMISSION

WARRIORWEB FOR APPLICANTS
WarriorWeb is LCSC’s online applicant/student record system. Applicants and students can view their application status, documents LCSC has received, test scores, transfer equivalencies, search for classes, register and much more!

• Getting Started: Visit LCSC’s homepage, www.lcsc.edu and click on WarriorWeb. Click on the word “Enter” in the top right corner. Your login is usually your first initial, middle initial and full last name, ex: jdsmith. The default password is your six digit birth-date. If you cannot login, use “What’s my User ID?”

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
LCSC provides an opportunity for post-secondary school education and training to all qualified applicants in a variety of degree and non-degree programs. Refer to Table 1, Applying for Admission, for instructions regarding what documents to submit to the Office of Admission/Registrar to be considered for admission.

When applying for admission, students generally fall into one of the following admission categories: Academic Degree-Seeking Applicants, Professional-Technical Degree-Seeking Applicants, Returning Applicants, Non-Degree-Seeking/Auditing Applicants, Dual Credit Applicants, International Applicants and Institute of Intensive English Applicants. When all of an applicant’s credentials have been received, the applicant’s admission file will be reviewed based on the admission standards of one of these categories.

When applying for admission, students are required to fully complete the Residency section of the application form. Based on the information provided, a residency status (either resident, Asotin County, or non-resident) is determined. Students who disagree with the residency status they have been given, can appeal via completion of the Idaho Residency Determination Worksheet form, which is available from the Office of Admission/Registrar or on-line at www.lcsc.edu/registrar and is submitted to the Registrar/Director of Admission. If students do not agree with the decision of the Registrar/Director of Admission, they can appeal further to the Petition Committee via completion of a Petition form. Should verification of a student’s residency status result in a change, the new status will be reflected in the final tuition statement received by the student.

Individuals less than 16 years of age wishing to enroll in courses through Dual Credit or Tech Prep must provide the signature of the high school faculty teaching the course on the registration form submitted. This signature indicates the high school faculty believes the enrolled student will be able to succeed in the course. Individuals less than 16 years of age who have a high school degree or general education diploma wishing to enroll in courses as a degree-seeking or non-degree-seeking student must submit a letter and transcript to the Registrar/Director of Admission requesting to do so.

ADMISSION STANDARDS
ACADEMIC DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS

Freshman (Applicants with less than 14 transferable semester credits)
Regular Admission - (1989 high school graduates to present) All of the following must apply:

Conditional Admission - (1989 high school graduates to present)
If an applicant does not qualify for regular admission, he/she may be considered for conditional admission, but must demonstrate at least the following:

•	Additional tests may be requested to help make an admission decision.
•	Applicants who are missing more than two semesters in any one category of the Idaho College Admission Core Standards, or a total of five or more classes, will be considered on an individual basis.
•	Applicants with less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be considered on an individual basis, providing they have a minimum ACT composite of 14 or SAT combined score (critical reading & math) of 560.
•	If admitted with conditional standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies; excepting that the student with conditional standing may change to regular admission status upon satisfactory completion of 14 baccalaureate-level credits, 12 of which must be in four different areas of the general education requirements of LCSC while maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Regular admission status must be attained within three registration periods or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures.
•	Conditional students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads (12-15) are suggested for conditional students. Conditional students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry.

Home School or Non-accredited High School Graduates
Students who graduate from non-accredited secondary schools or home schools must have a predicted college GPA of 2.0 based on the ACT (the ACT Writing Test is not required) or SAT. In addition, the student must have an acceptable performance on one of the following two testing indicators:
• GED with a standard score of 500 or above (50 or above if tested prior to 2002), or
• other standardized diagnostic test such as the ACT (the ACT Writing Test is not required), SAT, COMPASS, ASSET, or CPT.

Applicants who have exceptionally high ACT test scores may petition to the Admission Coordinator for permission to waive the requirement for a second test indicator. Applicants meeting these criteria may be admitted under conditional admission.

Table 1: APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

To apply for admission to Lewis-Clark State College, submit the required materials to the Office of Admission/Registrar indicated in the appropriate category below:

ACADEMIC DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS
Freshmen
(Applicants with less than 14 transferable semester credits):

Application for Admission with nonrefundable application fee. The application may be submitted and paid on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm
Official high school transcript* showing all courses completed and date of graduation (or GED test scores*). If you are currently enrolled in high school, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting high school transcripts after your junior year.
Official ACT or SAT scores. The ACT writing test is not required. Test results are normally not required for admission purposes if you are 21 or older, as of the first day of class of the semester for which you are applying. However, additional tests may be requested to help make an admission decision. Nevertheless, test scores will be used for placement purposes. Therefore, applicants 21 and older are strongly encouraged to submit Compass scores before attending STAR (Student Advising and Registration).

Transfer
(Transfer students with 14 or more transferable semester credits):

Application for Admission with nonrefundable application fee. The application may be submitted and paid on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm
Official transcript* from each college or university attended. If you are currently attending another college, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting an in-progress transcript of your work to date. Applicants not transferring math and English composition are strongly encouraged to submit Compass scores before attending STAR (Student Advising and Registration).

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS

Freshmen:
(Applicants with less than 14 transferable semester credits):

Application for Admission with nonrefundable application fee. The application may be submitted and paid on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm
Official high school transcript* showing all courses completed and date of graduation (or GED test scores*). If you are currently enrolled in high school, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting high school transcripts after your junior year.
Official transcript* from each college or university attended. If you are currently attending another college, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting an in-progress transcript of your work to date.
Official Compass, ACT or SAT scores. The ACT writing test is not required. Test scores are required for admission but used for placement purposes only.

Note: Placement in a specific Professional-Technical program is based on the availability of space in the program and placement requirements established by the technical program (Business Technology and Service programs do not have specific requirements.)

Transfer:
(Transfer students with 14 or more transferable semester credits):

Application for Admission with nonrefundable application fee. The application may be submitted and paid on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm
Official transcript* from each college or university attended. If you are currently attending another college, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting an in-progress transcript of your work to date.
Official Compass results received directly from the testing agency unless transferring math and English composition courses. Test scores are required for admission but used for placement purposes only.

Note: Placement in a specific Professional-Technical program is based on the availability of space in the program and placement requirements established by the technical program (Business Technology and Service programs do not have specific requirements.)

RETURNING DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS
Returning students who have attended LCSC within the last three years:

Application for Readmission, application fee not required. The application may be submitted on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/returning-students.htm
Official transcript* from each college or university since last attended LCSC. If you are currently attending another college, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting an in-progress transcript of your work to date.

Returning students who have last attended LCSC longer than three years ago:

Application for Admission with nonrefundable application fee. The application may be submitted and paid on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/returning-students.htm
Official transcript* from each college or university since last attended LCSC. If you are currently attending another college, you may receive a tentative admission decision by submitting an in-progress transcript of your work to date.

Note: Lewis-Clark State College retains admission materials for five years after your last term of enrollment. You may need to submit new materials if you have not attended for five years. Check with the Office of Admission/Registrar.

NONDEGREE-SEEKING/AUDITING APPLICANTS

Nondegree Seeking Application for Admission, application fee not required. The application may be submitted on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm

DUAL CREDIT APPLICANTS

Dual Credit Admission & Registration form, application fee not required. The form may be downloaded on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/acl/applications.htm

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Refer to the “International Programs Office” section

*To be official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution directly to the Office of Admission/Registrar, or delivered in a sealed envelope. Official transcripts faxed in support of an application must be sent directly to the Office of Admission/Registrar by the issuing institution to (208) 792-2876. To be official, a faxed transcript to LCSC must include a cover sheet with current date, name of institution, sender’s name, fax and telephone number, student’s name and ID or social security number, and a transcript explanation key. Electronic GED scores must be e-mailed to admissions@lcsc.edu directly from the GED granting institution with the appropriate cover page with name of institution, sender’s name, telephone number, and student’s name. Photocopies of records are not considered official.
Note: All transcripts and test scores become the property of the college and cannot be copied, returned or forwarded

Table 2: Idaho College Admission Core Standards

English: Eight credits minimum requirement. Required for both Academic and Professional-Technical Programs.
Composition and literature.

Math: Six credits minimum requirement. Eight credits strongly recommended. Four of the required credits must be taken in 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade. Professional-Technical students must complete four credits with six credits recommended.
Applied Math I or Algebra I, Geometry or Applied Math II or III; and Algebra II. Other math courses may include Probability, Discrete Math, Calculus, Statistics Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry.

Social Science: Five credits minimum requirement. Not required for Professional-Technical students.
American Government (state and local), U.S. History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Geography.

Natural Science: Six credits minimum requirement. Professional-Technical students must complete four credits with six credits recommended.
Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science, Physics and Zoology. Selected applied science courses may count for up to 2 credits. Must have lab science experience in at least two credits.

Humanities/Foreign Language: Two credits minimum requirement. Not required for Professional-Technical students.
Literature, History, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and interdisciplinary humanities. History courses beyond those required for state high school graduation may be counted toward this category. Foreign Language is strongly recommended

College Preparatory Work: Three credits minimum requirement. Not required for Professional-Technical students.
Speech or debate (no more than one credit). Studio/Performing Arts (art, dance, drama, and music). Additional Foreign Language. State Division of Professional-Technical Education-approved classes (no more than two credits) in Agricultural science and technology, business and office education, health occupations, education, family and consumer sciences education, occupational family and consumer sciences education, technology education, marketing education, trade, industrial, and technical education, and individualized occupational training.

NOTE: A high school credit may only be counted in one category.
*State Department of Education has reviewed and approved specific coursework for college entrance requirements.

TRANSFER ACADEMIC (14 or more transferable semester credits) For more information, see the section titled Transfer Student Additional Information.
Regular Admission
1. An overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts, and completion of 14 or more transferable semester credits.
Probational Admission

•	Applicants with less than an overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts may be admitted on a probational status.
•	Additional tests may be requested to help make an admission decision.
•	If admitted with probational standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies. Regular admission status must be attained within one registration period by maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures.
•	Probational students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads, (12-15) are suggested for probational students. Probational students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry.
•	Transfer students in this category may not be eligible for financial aid or veterans benefits.

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS

FRESHMAN (Applicants with less than 14 transferable semester credits)
Regular Admission

1.	Proof of high school graduation with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and
2.	An overall 2.0 cumulative GPA from all college transcripts, and
3.	COMPASS, ACT, or SAT test scores. Test scores will also be used to determine course placement in math, English composition, reading and program placement, and
4.	Successful completion of the established Idaho college admission core standards set by the Idaho State Board of Education, see table 2.
-or-
5.	Completion of a GED with a standard score of 50 or above received prior to 1997, and
6.	An overall 2.0 cumulative GPA from all college transcripts, and
7.	COMPASS, ACT or SAT test scores. Test scores will also be used to determine course placement in Math, English composition, reading and program placement.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Professional-Technical applicants who do not meet all the requirements for regular admission may be admitted to the college on a conditional admission status. All conditionally admitted professional technical students are required to meet with the Professional-Technical Counselor in Career and Advising Services to develop, implement and execute an individualized student learning plan until such time as they are upgraded to a regular admission status. Regular admission status entails: completing any required remediation; completing 12 college credits numbered 100 or above; and, attaining a 2.0 grade point average.

•	Applicants who are missing more than two semesters in any one category of the Idaho College Admission Core Standards, or a total of five or more classes, will be considered on an individual basis.
•	Applicants with less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA will be considered on an individual basis.
•	If admitted with conditional standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies described above.
•	Professional-Technical students may be denied based on high school grade point average, GED scores, etc.

TRANSFER PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL (Transfer students with 14 or more transferable semester credits) For more information, see the section titled Transfer Student Additional Information.
Regular Admission

1.	An overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts, and completion of 14 or more transferable semester credits, and
2.	Transfer students who are not transferring math or English composition courses must take the COMPASS test. Test scores will also be used to determine course placement in math, English composition, and reading.

Probational Admission

•	Applicants with less than an overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average from all previous college transcripts may be admitted on a probational status.
•	Additional tests may be requested to help make an admission decision.
•	If admitted with probational standing, the student is subject to the institutional academic standing policies. Regular admission status must be attained within one registration period by maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the student will be dismissed, subject to institutional committee appeal procedures.
•	Probational students, their staff advisor and their faculty advisor will plan a prescriptive curriculum to ensure academic success during their first year. Frequent advising visits and reduced credit loads, (12-15) are suggested for probational students. Probational students may be required to complete specific placement or assessment examinations prior to entry.
•	Transfer students in this category may not be eligible for financial aid or veterans benefits.
•	Professional-Technical students may be denied based on grade point average, GED scores, etc.

Technical and Industrial Program Placement Requirements

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL PROGRAM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Students should be familiar with the demands of a particular occupation and how that occupation matches individual career interests and goals.
While admission to LCSC is required, it does not guarantee entrance into a professional-technical program. Students are encouraged to meet with the Professional-technical programs representative, or an instructor, to discuss program capacities, career plans, and specific program requirements.

RETURNING APPLICANTS
Degree-seeking applicants who left LCSC in good standing, and have not attended another institution since leaving LCSC, are entitled to regular admission. Degree-seeking applicants who left LCSC in good standing and have attended another institution since leaving LCSC will have their admission file reevaluated when all transfer transcripts have been received and evaluated. Applicants suspended from LCSC must petition for reinstatement after suspension. Petition forms are available at the Office of Admission/Registrar or at www.lcsc.edu/registrar.

Non-degree-seeking applicants who left in good standing who wish to return to LCSC as a non-degree-seeking student must update their permanent record by submitting a non-degree seeking application. This may also be submitted on-line, www.lcsc.edu/admissions/forms.htm. Non-degree seeking students who were suspended from LCSC must petition for reinstatement after suspension. Petition forms are available at the Office of Admission/Registrar or www.lcsc.edu/registrar . Non-degree-seeking students who would like to return to LCSC as a degree-seeking student must complete the admission requirements as prescribed in the academic degree-seeking or professional-technical degree-seeking section through the Office of Admission/Registrar and pay the nonrefundable application fee.

AUDITING/NON-DEGREE SEEKING APPLICANTS
The college welcomes the enrollment of students who, at the time of application, may not desire degree-seeking status. Such students may be authorized to enroll with non-degree-seeking status with credit limits. Transcripts, tests and application fee are not required of such students. Financial aid and veterans benefits are not available.

When applying for non-degree status, the year of high school graduation or GED completion must be indicated on the non-degree seeking application for admission. Applicants without a high school diploma or GED must receive permission from the Admission Coordinator or Director of Admission/Registrar to register for credit-bearing classes. Non-degree seeking students can register for any combination of courses totaling 7 or fewer credits. Students who later choose to seek a degree must follow appropriate admission procedures. In addition, after taking 30 cumulative credits at LCSC, students must apply and be admitted as a degree-seeking student. Post-baccalaureates and those ages 60+ are exempt from the credit limit rule. Transfer transcripts will only be evaluated for degree-seeking students. However, non-degree seeking students are still responsible for any and all pre-requisites prior to registration. Those auditing classes must see Academic Regulations for any limitations.

DUAL CREDIT APPLICANTS
Dual Credit Programs are designed to assist high school/home school students interested in taking college level coursework or for those students seeking additional career guidance. Dual Credit Programs at LCSC include the following: Dual Credit, On-Campus Classes, Distance Learning, and Tech Prep (see School of Technology section).

For more information call the Office of New Student Recruitment, (208) 792-2378, or visit the web at www.lcsc.edu/admissions.

RETENTION OF ADMISSION RECORDS
The Office of Admission/Registrar retains admission files for five years after the date of your last attendance. If admitted, but never enrolled, application paperwork is kept for five years. If re-applying beyond these retention periods, students may be asked to furnish new application materials, such as high school or college transcripts.

STUDENT PETITIONS
If the admission standards for regular, conditional or probational admission are not met, applicants are encouraged to apply as a non-degree-seeking student, or attend a community college first, and then enter LCSC as a transfer student. If there are unusual or extraordinary circumstances that prevented an applicant from meeting admission standards, applicants may petition the admission decision for special consideration. To file a petition, contact the Office of Admission/Registrar, Reid Centennial Hall, Room 102, (208) 792-2210, or download the Petition Form on-line at www.lcsc.edu/registrar .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR NURSING, TEACHER EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK
Applicants for acceptance to the Nursing, Teacher Education, and Social Work programs must first apply as an academic degree-seeking applicant to the Office of Admission/Registrar. In addition, they must meet further requirements for acceptance to the respective programs which may include application fees and additional official college transcripts. Special procedures for these programs are outlined in the appropriate program sections of this catalog.

ACT/SAT/COMPASS EXAMS
For details concerning the ACT national testing dates, applicants may contact high school counselors, the LCSC Office of Student Life, (208) 792-2211, or go to www.actstudent.org. Applicants who miss the five national test dates offered each year may arrange to attend a special exam held prior to each registration period. Call the Office of Student Life for dates and fees charged for these special examinations. LCSC does not require the ACT Writing Test.

For details concerning the SAT national testing dates, applicants may contact high school or community college counselors, or go to www.sat.org.

Applicants may take the Compass Placement Test at LCSC in Lewiston. Schedule a time to take the test by calling the Center for New Directions at (208) 792-2331. There is a fee associated with the test. The Compass Placement Test may also be available at a local college or high school. Contact an institution in your area to see if it is available. The test scores may be faxed (directly from the institution to be considered official) to the Office of Admission/Registrar at (208) 792-2876.

See the placement scores and the mathematics course flow chart at the end of the Admission/Registrar section.

TRANSFER STUDENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EVALUATION OF TRANSFER CREDITS
Upon admission to Lewis-Clark State College and receipt of the applicant’s official transcripts, college level courses completed at regionally and faith-related accredited institutions or from non-US institutions recognized by the appropriate authorities in their respective countries are evaluated by the Office of Admission/Registrar. Credit will be accepted toward the satisfaction of degree and credential requirements. Transfer credit is not limited to those courses that precisely parallel courses offered at LCSC. Credit is usually granted for all courses which reasonably correspond to one of the various programs offered by the college. The Office of Admission/Registrar evaluates transcript(s) to determine which courses transfer to LCSC as General Education Core only. Transfer credits, which may apply toward an intended major, will be evaluated by your faculty advisor.

Students are responsible for meeting the individual requirements of their chosen major. STUDENTS SHOULD VISIT WITH THEIR ADVISOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BEGIN THIS EVALUATION PROCESS. Also, students may view their Transfer Equivalency Report on WarriorWeb, warriorweb.lcsc.edu. Credit is not accepted for courses evaluated as developmental. Transfer credits are not included in the computation of a student’s grade point average at Lewis-Clark State College, but may be used to compute graduation honors. Please visit www.lcsc.edu/admissions/transfer for more transfer student information including course equivalency guides showing how courses will transfer from accredited colleges and universities to LCSC. Transcripts are legal documents, and as such, once they are received they become the property of the college and cannot be copied, returned or forwarded. Transfer equivalency reports are subject to change.

IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARTICULATION POLICY
In an effort to ensure that post-secondary education is consistent and comprehensive at all state colleges and universities, the Idaho State Board of Education has established the following academic expectations for transferring credits and obtaining a baccalaureate degree. The Board also adopted consistent course numbering, effective in 1996, that identifies lower-division courses of similar content by the same course numbers and titles. A total of at least 36 credits that fit within the following categories and credit ranges must be completed.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who transfer with and an earned Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or an Associate of Arts and Science (AA&S) degree from a regionally or nationally faith-based accredited institution in Idaho or Treasure Valley Community College have met the LCSC lower division general education core requirements. Students transferring from any United States academic regionally or nationally faith-based accredited institution who have completed the equivalent of the Idaho State Board of Education’s general education core, either with an AA, AS, AA&. or have their transcript noted “Core Certified” by the sending institution have normally met the LCSC lower division general education core requirement.

Students transferring into LCSC without an AA, AS or an AA&S from a United States academic regionally accredited institution will have their coursework evaluated on an individual basis against the minimum state standards as listed in the Idaho State Board of Education Articulation Policy section. Students who have met the minimum state standards of the Idaho State Board of Education general education core have completed the LCSC lower division general education core requirements. Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN), Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Technology degrees do not meet the requirements for the lower division general education core.

This transfer policy is for the fulfillment of lower division general education core. It is not intended for completion of program coursework. Core completion will be awarded at the discretion of the Transcript Evaluator in the Office of Admission/Registrar. Petitions regarding transfer coursework can be found at the Office of Admission/Registrar or online at www.lscs.edu/registrar/Forms/Forms.htm . International students should refer to the International Program section of the catalog.

TRANSFER CREDIT LIMITATIONS
In accordance with policies approved by the State Board of Education, the acceptance of credits from community or junior colleges is uniform for both certification and transfer purposes. Normally, no more than 70 semester credits from a regionally or nationally faith-based accredited two-year institution and 96 semester credits from a four-year institution may be transferred toward the 128 semester credits required for the baccalaureate degree. Students transferring from North Idaho College may apply up to 85 credits toward the 128 minimum required for a baccalaureate degree

1. Identify purpose of the request (i.e., what does the requesting person intend to do with the data provided).

2. Request student information in writing, signed and dated by the requestor. The request must include the requestor’s contact information such as address, phone number, and e-mail address, in the event clarification about the requested data is necessary

3. List the exact data being requested (i.e. names, majors, class level, etc.)

Note: Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, non-directory student information as defined in LCSC’s Data Privacy Policy #1.117 will not be released to third parties.

4. Attest, in writing, that the requested information will not be forwarded, nor re-produced in any way to any other person or organization.
Note: Idaho Code specifically prohibits a person from using, as a mailing list or a telephone number list any information provided by a public agency.

5. Pay a fee of $1 per page of requested information. This fee must be paid to the Office of Admission/Registrar prior to the student information being released.

6. The Office of Admission/Registrar will only release information in hard-copy (i.e. no data will be attached to an e-mail and electronically sent).

REGISTRATION
By registering for classes, a student incurs a legal obligation to pay tuition and fees. Regardless of whether a student pays tuition and fees with cash, personal check, credit card, financial aid or by some other means, it is the student’s responsibility to satisfy this financial obligation by the payment due date established by the institution. This debt may be canceled only if the student officially withdraws from the college on or before the first official day of the semester. If a student withdraws on or after the first official day of the semester, the institution’s refund policy applies. (See Controller’s Office section)

Any person attending a class must be a registered student. The college is not obligated to add students into a course if they attend courses without having paid tuition/fees.

Degree-seeking students must meet with their faculty advisor to select courses for future semesters. Returning students will be allowed to advance register, via WarriorWeb, for the succeeding semester according to the total amount of credits they have earned. Once degree-seeking students have met with their advisor, the advisor will electronically allow the student to register through the fifth day of the semester via WarriorWeb. Advance registration is the first full week in November and April. Students are guaranteed their scheduled classes for the succeeding semester if they satisfy their financial obligations.

LATE REGISTRATION
Late registration is allowed during the first ten instructional days of the semester for a full term class and the first ten days from when a course is scheduled to begin for classes less than a full term. The last day to register or add classes without instructor approval is the fifth day of the term, or the fifth day after a course is scheduled to begin for classes less than a full term. Between the fifth day and tenth day students must secure the instructor’s signature on an add/drop form to enroll in a class. Between the eleventh day and the end date of a class, students must secure the instructor and division chairs’ signature on an add/drop form to enroll in a class. This add/drop form must be brought to the Office of Admission/Registrar for processing. Students making their initial registration for the semester during the late registration period will be assessed late registration and late payment penalties.

REGISTRATION CHANGES
The last day to register or add classes without instructor approval is the fifth day of the term for a full term class, or the fifth of a class for those classes that do not meet an entire term. The last day to add classes with instructor approval or drop without a “W” (withdrawal) on the transcript is the tenth day of the term or the tenth day of the class for those classes that do not meet an entire term. The withdrawal deadline, whereby students earn a W on their transcript, is the last day of the tenth week of fall or spring semester for full term classes and the last day of the fifth week of classes for classes that do not meet an entire term. Dropping a class after this date requires a Petition Form to the Petition Committee. See the Office of Admission/Registrar for withdrawal deadlines for Summer Session courses.

Schedule changes are the responsibility of the student, with failure to officially withdraw or change enrollment constituting sufficient cause to receive a grade of “F” in the class.

WITHDRAWAL
Total Withdrawal From All Semester Courses
The deadline for withdrawal from college is the last day of the tenth week of the semester for Fall and Spring semesters and before 64% of the class days for a summer course. Withdrawing from all classes after this date requires a petition. Petitions for late total withdrawals are decided by the division chair from the division that houses the student’s major. Students withdrawing from all enrolled courses (total withdrawal from college) at any time must initiate withdrawal by completing a Total Withdrawal form, which may be obtained from the Office of Admission/Registrar. Students seeking to totally withdraw from all courses after the deadline (through the petition process), must secure signatures from EACH faculty member from each class enrolled in before forwarding the form to their division chair for a final decision. A grade of “W” will be entered on the permanent transcript for each course. Students who fail to complete the official withdrawal process will be considered enrolled and will be graded accordingly. Neither LCSC faculty nor staff will normally initiate the withdrawal of a student on the basis of non-attendance unless the student is medically incapacitated.

A student may not totally withdraw from all courses in a term if any of the classes in the respective term have been graded. Students who have totally withdrawn from all courses for a term, will not be allowed to register for any subsequent classes in the same term.

The only exception to this is if the college exercises the Involuntary Administrative Student Withdrawal Policy which allows college administrators to either temporarily or permanently involuntarily withdraw a student from the College and/or Residence Life facilities if it is determined that a student:

•	Engages, or threatens to engage in behavior which poses a danger of causing physical harms to self or others, and/or
•	Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which would cause significant property damage, which directly or substantially impedes the lawful activities of other members of the college, and/or
•	Demonstrates an inability to satisfy personal needs (nourishment, shelter) such that there is reasonable possibility that serious physical harm or death might occur within a short period of time, and/or
•	Otherwise commits a violation of the college’s Student Conduct Code and lacks the capacity to comprehend and participate in the college’s disciplinary process, and/or
•	Commits a violation of the college’s Student Conduct Code and did not understand the nature or wrongfulness of the conduct at the time of the offense.

Withdrawal From a Single Course
Students withdrawing from one or more courses at any time must initiate withdrawal by completing an add/drop form, which may be obtained from the Office of Admission/Registrar. A grade of “W” will be entered on the permanent transcript for each course. Students who fail to complete the official withdrawal process will be considered enrolled and will be graded accordingly. The last day to withdraw from courses is published on the instructional calendar located on the Admission/Registrar website at www.lcsc.edu/registrar and at the beginning of this college catalog. Withdrawal after this date requires a petition. Petitions for late withdrawal from classes are decided by the Petition Committee. Students seeking to withdraw from a course after the deadline (through the petition process), must secure a signature from the faculty member who taught the course as well as their division chair before forwarding the form to the Petition Committee for a final decision. Neither LCSC faculty nor staff will normally initiate the withdrawal of a student on the basis of non-attendance.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to meet course pre-requisites as stated in the course description (see Course Description section). Failure to do so will result in disenrollment from the course.

AUDITORS
Students may enroll for course(s) as auditors. As auditors, students do not earn credit for completing these courses, nor does credit for audited courses count toward graduation or completion of degree requirements. All auditors must officially enroll, pay regular fees and indicate audit status during the registration period. Auditing is not allowed in professional-technical programs.

REPEATED COURSES
Students may repeat courses in which they were previously enrolled. Credit is usually allowed only once, and the grade point average will reflect the most recent repeated grade. While the original course and grade remain on the permanent transcript, they are not used to calculate the cumulative grade point average. Courses that may be repeated, for credit, are designated in their respective course description.

NO FINAL EXAM WEEK
No final exams may be given during this week. Final exams are only to be given during specific times as specified in the in the instructional calendar as listed at www.lcsc.edu/registrar. Classes shall continue to meet according to their regular schedule.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations are scheduled during the last week of each semester for all students. As a matter of college policy, individual students are not permitted to take early final examinations.

COURSE NUMBERING
Courses numbered 001-099 are considered non-collegiate level (remedial/developmental). These courses are not used to satisfy graduation or degree requirements. Courses numbered 100-299 are classified as lower division. Those numbered 300-499 are classified as upper division. The first digit of the course number generally indicates class level for which the course is intended. Students usually are not encouraged to take courses more than one year above their class standing. Courses listed in this catalog constitute a record of the total academic program of the college at the time of publication. All courses described herein are subject to change from that which is listed in the catalog.

CREDITS AND LOAD (OVERLOAD)
All students wishing to register for 22 or more credits in one academic term must have an approved petition to do so. In addition, there is an additional fee for each credit of 22 or more.

FULL- AND PART-TIME STATUS
The number of credits that a student is enrolled in determines full-time or part-time status. Full-time status required for on campus employment, eligibility for student offices, financial aid and veteran benefits, is defined as enrollment in 12 or more semester credits. Students attending college who are certified to receive benefits from the “GI Bill” or any veterans’ benefits programs, are expected to carry loads adequate to constitute the normal progress toward a degree or completion of their technology training program. Full-time status in terms of fee payment is defined as enrollment in eight or more credits per term which includes all credits. Part-time students, in terms of fee payment, are those carrying no more than seven credits in a given semester. Part-time students may not be eligible for all student body privileges.

CLASS LEVEL (CLASS STANDING)
Completed Credits Standing
0-25 Freshman
26-57 Sophomore
58-89 Junior
90 or more Senior

Students who attend after earning a baccalaureate will be designated as post-baccalaureate, PB.

PETITION FORMS
(for Exceptions to College Policy)
Students seeking exceptions to college policy must submit a written petition form to the Academic Programs Office (SPH 116). Petitions which are decided by the petition committee include academic forgiveness, admission appeals, readmission after suspension, financial aid appeals, late drops and other miscellaneous issues. Petitions for total late withdrawals are determined by the division chair of the students major and should be submitted to the appropriate division office. General Education substitutions/waivers are the decision of the Academic Dean and should be submitted to the Office of Academic Programs. Petitions for overloads are decided by the dean of the division in which the student is majoring. Students may obtain petition forms from the Office of Admissions/Registrar or at www.lcsc.edu/registrar. The Chair of the Petition Committee will correspond with students in writing following a decision by the committee. The Dean of Academic Programs will correspond with students following decisions made by that office.

Grades
The system of grading is as follows:

Grade	Points	Status
A	4.0	Distinguished
A-	3.67	Distinguished
B+	3.33	Superior
B	3.0	Superior
B-	2.67	Average
C+	2.33	Average
C	2.0	Average
C-	1.67	Below average
D+	1.33	Below average
D	1.0	Below average
F	0.0	Failing
P*	n/a	Passing
S*	n/a	Satisfactory/passing
U*	n/a	Unsatisfactory/failing
W*	n/a	Withdrawal
I*	n/a	Incomplete
IP*	n/a	In progress; must reregister (technical courses only)
K*	n/a	No grade submitted by instructor
AU*	n/a	Audited course
CN*	n/a	Course continued beyond end of semester, final grade replaces CN
CIP*	n/a	Course in progress
NC*	n/a	No-Credit
*	Grade not used to compute grade point average

To calculate the grade point average (GPA), multiply the number of credits by the grade point value of the letter indicated. Thus a 3-credit course with a grade of B (3) is assigned 9 points. The grade point average is the result of dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of graded semester credits. Grades preceded with an asterisk are assigned for developmental courses and are not used to calculate grade point average.

Grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, P, and S are considered passing; however, grades of C-, D+, D, U, P, and S may not be acceptable in meeting certain requirements. Students should consult with their advisors about those grades. S, NC and U grades are used in certain courses designated by the college (see course descriptions). Courses so designated may not yield any other grade.

If a course is so designated, a student may choose P/F grading as an option at the time of registration or during the add/drop period. To earn a Pass grade, student’s work must be at a grade of C- or higher; a D+ or lower will earn a Failing grade. This is the only grading option available for some courses. General education core courses MAY NOT be graded with “P” grades with the exception of general education courses completed through Advanced Placement, CLEP, or challenge. Courses graded with the Pass/Fail option receiving a “P” grade are not included in the calculation of the term or cumulative grade point average and do not count for term or graduation honors. Courses graded with the Pass/Fail option receiving an “F” grade are included in the calculation of the term and cumulative grade point average and do count for term and graduation honors.

The grade of “I” indicates that work is satisfactory but, because of extenuating circumstances, has not been completed by the end of the term. The grade is given at the discretion of the instructor when the student has made substantial progress toward completion of coursework. For all “I” grades the date of completion may be no longer than one semester, unless approved by the Registrar for a longer period. The exact date of completion will be specified by the instructor. On that date, the grade assigned by the instructor will be posted to the transcript. If the incomplete is received during an interim or summer session, the student has one full semester following that session in which to complete the course. There are no provisions for grades of “I” for variable credit professional-techn