Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

Programs and ServicesATHLETICSSkyline College sponsors men’s and women’s intercollegiateathletic competition within the Coast Conferencefor the benefit of those students interested in team com -petition. Skyline College participates as a member of theCoast Conference in the following intercollegiate sports:VARSITYVarsity BaseballMen’s Varsity BasketballMen’s Varsity SoccerVarsity WrestlingWomen’s Varsity BadmintonWomen’s Varsity BasketballWomen’s Varsity SoccerWomen’s Varsity VolleyballIntercollegiate athletic competition is governed by theCoast Conference and the California Community CollegeAthletic Association Constitution. Obtaining clearance forathletic eligibility often requires considerable checking ofrecords and code provisions. These procedures shouldbe started well in advance of the opening of each athleticseason. The Athletic Director will interpret the StateAthletic Constitution and Conference regulations for allpersons concerned. Students will be assisted in establishingathletic eligibility. In general, the following principlespertain to matters of eligibility:1. In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must be activelyenrolled in a minimum of 12 units during the season ofsport. Such eligibility is required for non-conference,conference, and post-conference participation.2. To be eligible for the second season of competition,the student-athlete must complete and pass 24semester units with a cumulative 2.0 (C) grade pointaverage. These units must be completed prior to thebeginning of the semester of the second season ofcompetition. All units must be completed and passedat a regionally accredited post- secondary institution.3. A student transferring for academic or athletic participation,who has previously participated in intercollegiateathletics at another California Community College,must complete 12 units in residence prior to the beginningof the semester of competition.4. In order to continue athletic participation in any sport,the student-athlete must maintain a cumulative 2.0 (C)grade point average in accredited post-secondarycoursework computed since the start of the semesterof first participation.5. The 12 unit residency rule for previous participants willbe waived for a student-athlete who has not competedat a post-secondary institution in the past five years.6. In meeting the unit requirements, courses in whichgrades of D, F, or NC were received may be repeated.Under special circumstances, courses that have beencompleted with a grade of C or better may berepeated; however, the units will not be countedtoward the minimum unit requirement in the semesterof competition.Student-athletes who plan to transfer prior to receivingan Associate degree should meet with their counselor/advisor and verify eligibility status for transfer based onpast work and test scores from high school.Those students who transfer to a four-year school forathletic competition and wish to seek financial assistancemust meet minimum requirements in accordance with theBylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) or the National Association of IntercollegiateAthletics (NAIA).Questions regarding eligibility should be addressed tothe Dean of Physical Education/Dance/Athletics, Building3, Room 3130, or call (650) 738-4271. Eligibility questionsmay also be researched by visiting www.coasports.org,www.ncaa.org/wps/portal, and, naia.cstv.com.BOOKSTOREHOURS: Skyline College Bookstore is open during the Falland Spring semesters Monday through Thursday from 7:45am to 7:00 pm and Friday 7:45 am to 3:00 pm. Summersession hours vary. During the FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THEFALL/SPRING SEMESTERS and the FIRST WEEK OF THESUMMER SESSION, the Bookstore has extended storehours. Visit the Bookstore’s website at http://bookstore.SkylineCollege.edu for current store hours.Course Materials: Course materials may consist of textbooks,supplies, and/or software. A required item is amust for the course, while an optional item, a recommendeditem, suggested item, or study aid are ones thatmay be a useful and valuable addition to your studies. Theshelf tags and/or your syllabus will indicate whether theitem is required, recommended, optional, or study aid.Selected textbooks and supplies may be rented for thesemester/term, if available.Methods of Payment: The Bookstore accepts cash,check (personal, cashier’s and traveler’s), credit cards,debit cards, and financial aid/scholarships. Valid governmentissued ID is required for credit cards and checks.Valid SMCCCD Student ID may also be required for selectpurchases. The SMCCCD Bookstores do not accept postdated, out of state, multi-party, or company checks.Refund Policy: The Bookstore’s refund policy variesdepending on when your purchase was made during thesemester. Please refer to the deadline at the bottom ofyour receipt and the return policy attached to your receipt.You can also view the return policy on our website athttp://bookstore.SkylineCollege.edu.P R O G R A M S & S E R V I C E S2 011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u51