DCB Student Handbook 2023-2024

21 | P a g e D C B S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k Associate Dean will make a decision on the appeal by discussing it with as many individuals as he/she deems appropriate and/or by reviewing documents and evidence at the Associate Dean's discretion. In the event that the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is the instructor involved, he or she need only be consulted in the capacity of instructor. 3. If the student is still dissatisfied, the student may request that a case be reviewed at a hearing by the Grade Appeals Committee. The formal (written) request for the hearing must be received by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs within 14 calendar days after the completion of #2. The decision of the Grade Appeals Committee shall be considered final. Grades and Credit All academic work is expressed in terms of a credit which represents one class period for each of the weeks of a semester. A class period usually lasts 50 minutes. “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D” are the four passing grades representing the various degrees of achievement. The grade “F” is failing and represents work for which credit is not received. A student receiving a failure in any course which is required in a curriculum must repeat it the next time it’s offered. An “F” once recorded cannot be removed from the recor d. However, if a student repeats a course in which an “F” was received, only the last grade will be computed in the grade point average. The grade of “W” indicates the student officially withdrew from the course. Graduation Requirements Graduation ceremonies are held at the end of the spring semester of each academic year. Students who will not complete their course work until after the summer following graduation may participate in the previous spring’s graduation exercises. However, their diplomas or degrees will not be awarded until all requirements have been completed. The requirements for graduation are as follows: 1. Earn at least 60 credits for either the Associate in Science degree, the Associate in Arts degree, or the Associate in Applied Science degree and fulfill the general education requirements for the respective degree. 2. For the AS degree, satisfy the additional math, science, and technology credit requirement. 3. For the AA degree, satisfy the additional Social Science and humanities credits requirement. 4. For students earning a second or additional Associate Degree(AS or AA), satisfy the additional credit requirement for the second degree. 5. Earn the specified number of credits listed in the catalog curriculum outlines for the diploma or certificate of completion. 6. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Candidates for a certificate of completion must earn a 2.00 GPA in the prescribed career and technical education. 7. Satisfy all entrance requirements. 8. Satisfy the course requirements suggested in the curriculum outlines of the institution’s catalog. Curricular requirements may be modified for reasons satisfactory to the respective advisor. 9. Make a formal written application for the degree or diploma. 10. Have removed, prior to the date of graduation, all financial and academic obligations. 11. Satisfy the residency requirement. Identification Cards Student identification cards are issued to full-time and part-time students who have met all admissions requirements and have paid their bill in full. These cards include a picture of the student and are not to be used by anyone other than the owner. The ID cards are required to be presented to College officials upon request. Students who lose their cards should immediately report their loss to the Student Services Office. Institutional Accessibility Employees and students with disabilities should be aware that federal regulations require that no student may be excluded from any course of study solely on the bases of disability, and adaptations will be made to ensure equal access. Official Withdrawal (withdraw from all classes; no longer enrolled) Official withdrawal is the process used by all students when they drop all coursework in a term by completing a withdrawal form. A refund of tuition and fees for students who withdraw from Dakota College at Bottineau shall be calculated as follows: Percent of Percent of Refund Term Completed 0.00 - 8.99 .......................................... 100% 9.00 - 34.99 .......................................... 75% 35.00 - 59.99 ........................................ 50% 60.00 - 100.00 ........................................ 0% Withdrawals from College/Refund If students wish to withdraw from the College before the end of the semester, they must secure the proper forms from the Student Services Office or on the website, complete the required information, and submits the forms to Student Services. Students