DCB catalog 2022-24

General Information 37 The exception to this policy is for collaborative students whose cumulative grade point average will include grades from transfer collaborative courses. Change in Curriculum Students who desire to change from one curriculum to another must complete the Program Change form located in Campus Connection under eForms. Changes in Registration After students have registered for classes, they may make changes to their schedules in Campus Connection. Students should consult their advisors before making changes in their registration. Changes in registration are allowed according to the published academic calendars for all sessions in a term. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they are registered in the correct courses. Students are encouraged to view their class schedules prior to the last day to add and the last day to drop. Students can view their schedules using Campus Connection. Administrative Withdrawal for Non-Attendance Faculty at Dakota College will take attendance in their courses beginning on the first day of class until the following times within a semester or session are reached: (1) The end of the twelfth calendar day of a regular 16-week semester; (2) The end of the fifth calendar day of a summer or eight-week session. Students who have not attended a single lecture or laboratory class up to these times or end points are to be reported to the Registrar. Online students who have not completed any work are to be reported under the same guidelines. When the report is submitted, the Registrar will administratively withdraw the student from the course(s) listed by the instructor. A grade of “W” will be recorded on the academic transcript denoting the withdrawal and the published refund policy will apply. The Registrar will send a communication to the affected students notifying them of the change to their enrollment status and of the appeal process for reinstatement in the course(s). Administrative withdrawal can affect Financial Aid disbursements. Refunds for Students Who Are Withdrawn A “W” will be recorded on the academic transcript denoting a withdrawal and the published refund policy will apply. Book Returns for Administrative Withdraws The bookstore policy on returns will apply to all students who are administratively withdrawn. Appeals Process for Administratively Withdrawn Students If a student who has been administratively withdrawn from one or more courses wishes to be re-enrolled in those courses, they must complete a Petition to Add after Administrative Withdrawal form which includes signatures of the instructor and Associate Dean of Academic or Student Affairs. Withdrawal from College Official withdrawal is a process used to drop all courses or drop the last course. Students who wish to withdraw must complete the Cancel/Withdraw to Zero form located in Campus Connection, under eForms. Students may officially withdraw from the college any time prior to the 12th week of instruction (full term) or sixth week of instruction (8-week session). Students who do not formally withdraw will receive a grade of “F” in all courses. Students who officially withdraw after the fifth day of class following mid- term may be denied permission to enroll for the succeeding term. This penalty will be invoked if the student’s grades at the time of withdrawal would have placed them on academic suspension for the subsequent semester. This decision will be made by the Academic Standards Committee. If the student withdraws during the spring term, enrollment may be denied for the following fall term. Unofficial withdrawal occurs when a student stops attending during the term resulting in all unsuccessful grades without officially withdrawing. When a student unofficially withdraws, they will have a return of Title IV calculation completed on their financial aid. This calculation is based on the documented last day of an academically related activity. This may cause the student to owe money back to the institution or the Title IV aid program. Students who unofficially withdraw may go into student loan repayment early. Students who unofficially withdraw are immediately financial aid disqualified.