Schedule of Curriculum Classes
Each semester shortly before registration, the College posts a master schedule of courses to be offered. This generally includes those courses required for students to complete their programs in the minimum time. In the event the College finds it necessary to terminate a program, it will offer courses for that program only one time during the period normally required to complete the curriculum on a full-time basis. Every effort will be made to enable students to complete their curriculum in the minimum possible time.
Registration Period
Each semester a course-scheduling period is established and announced to students. During this time, current and readmitted students meet with their faculty advisors to plan their class schedule for the next semester. Current degree-seeking students have a priority registration period. New curriculum students may schedule courses by meeting with the appropriate faculty advisor as determined by the students’ program of study. Non-degree students are allowed to schedule courses following the scheduling period for continuing curriculum students. Undocumented immigrant students may register only during the final registration period each semester. Payment for classes may be made via credit card, online, mailed check or walk-in payments to the Cashier Office (hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) located in the Student Services building. A payment plan option is also available to students through Self-Service. Students receiving financial assistance will have their payment processed automatically by the Financial Aid Office.
Final Registration
Final registration is available for a specified period each semester, prior to the beginning of classes. Specific hours for faculty advisors to be available are established to serve those students who have not completed course scheduling, those for whom class reservations were canceled, and undocumented immigrant students.
Course Loads
The minimum course load for classification as a full-time student for financial aid purposes is 12 credit hours. However, full-time students must take 15-18 credit hours each semester to complete their program of study in the recommended minimum time described in the College catalog. The normal course load to complete a program in a minimum amount of time varies from one curriculum to another. No student may enroll for more than 23 credit hours in any semester without the recommendation of the appropriate academic dean. Course loads and requirements for university transfer students may vary. Information on recommended loads may be obtained from the department head or from individual advisors.
Auditing Courses Policy
Any individual may audit a College class based on the following:
- The individual pays the normal tuition and fees. However, any person who is at least 65 years old may audit non-self-supporting basis courses without the payment of tuition provided the individual meets the other criteria listed herein. The cost of course materials, insurance, and other fees are the responsibility of the student.
- Auditing students do not take tests or examinations, they do not receive grades, credit, or financial aid, and cannot change the “audit” to credit after the drop/add period.
- Students auditing a course must meet the same course prerequisite, attendance, and class participation standards as all other students in the course. Auditing a course will not meet the prerequisite of any sequential or higher-level course.
- Auditing is subject to open seats in the course, and a student who audits a course shall not displace other students seeking to enroll in the course.
- Students who audit a course and withdraw or are dropped from the course will be issued a grade of “WP.”
- Students who desire to audit must declare the audit before the end of the drop/add period. Successful audits appear on the grade report as “AU.”
- Courses in the following areas are exempt from auditing: real estate, public safety, cosmetology, health sciences. Classes that provide industry certification are exempt from auditing.
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Repeating Courses
Curriculum Courses
A student may repeat a curriculum course for credit in an effort to earn a higher grade and/or to improve mastery of course content. When a course is repeated, the highest grade earned will be counted in determining the hours earned and in determining the grade point average at Alamance Community College. The highest grade earned in that course will become the grade of record. All repeated course grades and hours are shown on the transcript, but only the highest grade is included in the grade point calculation.
- Repeating a course may have implications for students receiving financial aid and/or Veterans benefits, and students should consult these offices to determine if repeating a course has a financial impact.
- Students planning to transfer should note that the receiving institution may re-compute grade point averages and could include all grades in their calculations for admissions decisions.
- Selected programs have a more restrictive policy regarding how many times a student may repeat a particular course for credit to fulfill program requirements.
For more information, consult policy 5.2.8 - Repeating Courses and Course Substitutes, at: alamancecc.edu/policies
Course Availability
Students who enter the College during fall semester (the beginning enrollment period for most curricula) and satisfactorily complete the full complement of courses suggested for each semester will complete their degree in the minimum possible time. Many curricula include courses offered in sequence. Students entering the College during spring or summer semesters may take longer than the minimum to complete their degrees. Therefore, they are advised to discuss the possible time requirements necessary for program completion with a counselor on the Student Success staff or with their faculty advisor.
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