student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

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Did You Know?Interesting Current Facts aboutBaton Rouge Community College(based on the Fall 2009 student body)• The average age of BRCC students is 24 years old.• More than 58% of the students at BRCC are women.• Ninety-nine percent of the students attending BRCC are in-state.• Students take part in planning and implementing student activitiesat BRCC.• Students can participate in one or more of the 25 recognized clubs/organizations at BRCC.• Fifty-five percent of BRCC students attend class full-time.• There are a total of 283 full-time and part-time faculty membersalong with 119 full-time staff members.• BRCC offers both academic and career education.• BRCC promotes life-long learning.• Over $5.5 million in state, federal, and institutional aid was awardedto 43% of registered BRCC students.2
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen is registration?Registration is ongoing. To learn about registration, students should reviewthe Schedule of Classes, check the BRCC website, or visit the Officeof Enrollment Services located in the Bienvenue Student Center.How long must an individual reside in Louisiana before beingconsidered a resident?Individuals must reside and/or work in Louisiana for at least one year(365 days) immediately preceding the first official day of classes for thesemester they wish to attend. Refer to the latest BRCC College Catalog.Do I have to take the BRCC Placement Test if I have ACT or SAT scores?Yes. ACT and SAT test scores do not always accurately indicate the propercourse placement for a student, especially if the test scores are morethan three years old. Therefore, BRCC administers the COMPASS PlacementTest. All new students should take COMPASS after applying foradmission and before being advised.I do not want to receive credit for classes. Am I required to complete anapplication?Yes, ALL students must complete an Application for Admission in order toregister at BRCC. After completing the application process, a student caneither enroll for or audit a class (see the “Glossary”).How do I obtain a transcript for another institution or an employer?First, complete a Transcript Request form available in the Office of EnrollmentServices, or print one from the Web site at www.mybrcc.edu. Also, aletter can be sent to Baton Rouge Community College, Office of EnrollmentServices, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Theletter should include the student’s name (printed), signature, socialsecurity number, and an address where a transcript can be mailed. Fed eralregulations require that a student’s transcript be released only upon thatstudent’s written consent, which much bear the student’s signature.Where should other institutions of higher education send transcript(s)and application materials?Other institutions should send transcripts to Baton Rouge CommunityCollege, Office of Enrollment Services, 201 Community College Drive,Baton Rouge, LA 70806.3
Page 4 and 5: Message from the ChancellorDear Stu
Page 6 and 7: Table of ContentsAbout this Handboo
Page 8 and 9: Special Restrictions . . . . . . .
Page 12 and 13: How do I register for online course
Page 15 and 16: Maintaining F-1 StudentVisa StatusA
Page 17 and 18: without revalidation agreements wit
Page 20 and 21: is required. Borrowers must abide b
Page 22 and 23: Patrons can listen to or view media
Page 24 and 25: New Student OrientationStudent orie
Page 26 and 27: Programs of StudyBaton Rouge Commun
Page 28 and 29: BRCC students must maintain an over
Page 30 and 31: Financial AidThe Office of Financia
Page 32 and 33: fees are due at the time of registr
Page 34 and 35: hours of developmental courses and
Page 36 and 37: Textbook BuybackThe money received
Page 38 and 39: Registration Service FeeAll student
Page 40 and 41: Student PoliciesStatement ofNon-Dis
Page 42 and 43: v. a fair appeal heard before an im
Page 44 and 45: ducts a hearing whenever the involv
Page 46 and 47: Cheating and PlagiarismCheating inc
Page 48 and 49: online environments (such as Facebo
Page 50 and 51: 1. BRCC Today,2. auxiliary services
Page 52 and 53: GraduationStudents must fulfill all
Page 54 and 55: Calculating the Grade Point Average
Page 56 and 57: Student Programs and Resources (SPA
Page 58 and 59: 503. A complete roster of current m
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TRIO ProgramsUpward Bound ProgramUp
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Emergency Telephone Number225.216.8
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• Failure to comply with traffic
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Office of Environmental SafetyHazar
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All proceedings are confidentially
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Appendix B - Sexual Harassment Poli
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do not apply in BRCC hearings.• A
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Appendix C - Sexual Assault PolicyE
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68alleged incident(s) occurred; and
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Appendix G - Alcohol and Drug Polic
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Area Programs Available for Drug/Al
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Appendix H - Student PublicationsFr
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Appendix I - Academic Renewal Polic
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Appendix J - Student Organization a
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Appendix K - Club/Organization Advi
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that borrowers thoroughly understan
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intervention improve student retent
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• During exit counseling, updated
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NSLDS Customer Support 1-800-999-82
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Student Government Association (SGA
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98Honor Societies . . . . . . . . .
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