DCB catalog 2022-24

General Information 27 Payment and Refund/Room and Board Students residing in the residence halls sign a contract which is in effect for the entire academic year. Students make payment on a semester basis. Students vacating their assigned room before the end of the contract term can be held responsible for the entire charges of the contract period and risk termination of enrollment at the College. Students whose registration is cancelled for any reason are required to vacate their rooms immediately. Only enrolled students may occupy residence hall rooms. Before the 60% point of an enrollment period, room and board will be refunded on an instructional week pro rata basis. If a student uses the residence hall or food service one day into an instructional week, this will constitute an entire instructional week and the student will be charged accordingly. Refunds are made only after a student has properly checked out of the residence halls and has returned their room keys. After the 60% point of an enrollment period, there will be no refund of the room fee; board refunds will be made on a pro rata basis to the end of the term. Bookstore The Bookstore is in Thatcher Hall. Students may purchase books and other school supplies in this facility. The bookstore also sells Dakota College clothing, novelties, and a variety of drinks and lunch items. The Library The library is located on first floor of Thatcher Hall. In addition to leisure reading areas, the library provides the students with computer access, printing, and study areas including separate cubicles for quiet study of group work. The physical book collection numbers more than 15,000 items; in addition, the library has access to multiple subject database collections to provide students with the most up-to-date information. The Dakota College Library is a member of the Online Dakota Information Network (ODIN). This computerized state-wide database allows instant access to holdings of more than 70 North Dakota libraries including public, college, school, and special libraries. The Library also houses Tutoring Services, The Writing Center and Disability Services. The primary purpose of the Dakota College Library is to support the mission of the institution. The library provides services and resources necessary to meet the education and informational needs of the Dakota College community, as well as the needs of Bottineau and the surrounding communities. Health Service Dakota College maintains a Health Service for the well-being of students. A registered nurse holds regularly scheduled office hours and offers advice, consultation, care, education, and prevention of common ailments. In case of serious illness or injury, students are referred to St. Andrew’s Health Center in Bottineau. Counseling Service Dakota College is fortunate to have the services of a mental health counselor. The counselor holds regularly scheduled office hours and serves as a resource for students. The counselor is also able to refer patients to other professionals in the mental health and substance abuse fields as the situation warrants. The counselor’s office is in the Thatcher Hall. International Health Insurance International students are automatically enrolled by semester in the student health insurance plan by their institution. A student may opt-in to NDUS health insurance coverage prior to automatic enrollment to expedite confirmation of coverage. The premium cost is billed to the international student’s Campus Connection account. If an international student wants to waive this health insurance coverage, comparable coverage must be in place and verified through the waiver process. Student Responsibility in Academic Advising To be assigned an advisor, students must first complete all admission requirements for their intended program. An advisor is initially assigned to a student during the student activation process by the Admissions Office. Academic advisors are assigned based on the student’s selected degree and subplan. Students are responsible to do the following: • Clarify personal values, abilities, interests, and goals.