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O A K L A N D C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

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WEB Registration Begins

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

IMPORTANT DATES:

• College instruction begins ...

Monday, January 6

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess (college closed) ...

Monday, January 20

• Mid-Winter Recess (no classes; college offices open) ...

Monday, February 24 - Saturday March 1

• College instruction ends ...

Monday, April 28

• Last day for tuition refund ...

See pgs. 7 - 8 or check class section online

• Last day to drop a class ...

See pg. 8 or check class section online

FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS:

• Dropping courses or completely withdrawing from the college may affect both your current financial aid award and your

eligibility for future financial assistance.

• Course withdrawals made after the 100% refund period may decrease your award and cause you to owe money.

• Please contact the Student Financial Resources and Scholarships Office BEFORE dropping courses to discuss your plans and

the potential consequences.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

• Registration statements are mailed on Mondays each week except when indicated. (They can also be picked up in the Enrollment Services office of any campus.)

– Students are responsible for payment in full by the deadline whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail.

– Registration Statements are NOT mailed after Monday, November 18, 2013. • Credit card payments can be made via Online Services or at the Campus Business office. • Students must pay for their class by the designated payment due date.

• Students who do not pay by payment due dates may be deregistered. Exceptions apply for students with 3rd party vouchers or financial aid recipients. Payment vouchers or payment authorization letters must be submitted to the Campus Business office by the payment deadline.

Web Registration

www.oaklandcc.edu

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or click Online Services

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OCC

WEEKEND

COLLEGE

Visit your counselor.

2014 WINTER SEMESTER

January 6 – April 28

REGISTRATION DATES

WHO CAN REGISTER

_{DEREGISTRATION DATE}

PAYMENT DUE /

1. PRIORITY REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

November 4 (Mon.) Only students with 30 or more credit hours and a valid active program

December 4 (Wed.) November 5 (Tues.) Only students with six or more credit

hours and a valid active program

2. OPEN REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

(College Closed December 23 - January 1)

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

November 6 (Wed.) - December 4 (Wed.) All students December 4 (Wed.) December 5 (Thurs.) - January 1 (Wed.) All students January 2 (Thurs.)

3. FINAL REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45pm

January 2 (Thurs.) - January 3 (Fri.) All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly, January 2 - January 3)

January 4 (Sat.) - January 5 (Sun.) All students (web only) Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly, January 4 - January 5 (web only))

4. DROP/ADD PERIOD:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

January 6 (Mon.) - January 10 (Fri.) Students who have not previously registered

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Oakland cOmmunity cOllege • Schedule Of claSSeS • WINTER 2014 • www.oaklandcc.edu

for building and campus locations, see maps on pp. 210 - 215.

for more detailed maps, visit our website at

www.oaklandcc.edu

Auburn Hills Campus

Directory Information

...

248.232.4100

DEpARTmENT BlDg.ROOm pHONE

acceSS ... B 112 ...248.232.4080 aSc ... g 230 ...248.232.4435 Business Office ... B 214 ...248.232.4325 counseling ... B 228 ...248.232.4350 enrollment Services ... B 242 ...248.341.2200 financial assistance ... B 227 ...248.232.4340 international Student advisor ... B 114 ...248.232.4440 library ... d 206 ...248.232.4125 Placement and co-op ed. ... g 206 ...248.232.4140 Public Safety, non-emergency ... g 107 ...248.232.4599 Raiders Store ... g 1st_{floor ...248.232.4320} Va Representative (college) ... B 227 ...248.232.4342 testing center ... B 109 ...248.232.4436

Highland lakes Campus

Directory Information

...

248.942.3100

DEpARTmENT BlDg. ROOm pHONE

acceSS ... Wh 227 ...248.942.3080 aSc ... Wh 20 ...248.942.3035 Business Office ... Wh 265 ...248.942.3025 counseling ... Wh 230 ...248.942.3050 enrollment Services ... Wh 263 ...248.341.2200 financial assistance ... Wh 260 ...248.942.3040 international Student advisor ... Wh 267 ...248.942.3084 library ... Wh 27 ...248.942.3125 Public Safety, non-emergency ... Rc 113 ...248.942.3399 Raiders Store ... Wh 250 ...248.942.3020 testing center ... Wh 20 ...248.942.3049

local numbers to call the college:

FROm DIAl

auburn hills/Pontiac/milford area ... 248.232.4100

Bloomfield Hills area

... 248.341.2000

commerce/Waterford area ... 248.942.3100

farmington hills area ... 248.522.3400

Royal Oak area ... 248.246.2400

holly/fenton/flint/linden area ... 810.433.8620

Southfield area

... 248.233.2700

Orchard Ridge Campus

Directory Information

...

248.522.3400

acceSS ... k 111 ...248.522.3480 aSc ... k 100 ...248.522.3435 Business Office ... m 101 ...248.522.3425 counseling ... m 100 ...248.522.3450 enrollment Services ... m 212 ...248.341.2200 financial assistance ... m 207 ...248.522.3440 international Student advisor ... m 119 ...248.522.3638 library ... k 200 ...248.522.3525 Public Safety, non-emergency ... m 161 ...248.522.3999 Raiders Store ... J 151 ...248.522.3420 testing center ... J 250 ...248.522.3484

Royal Oak Campus

Directory Information

...

248.246.2400

acceSS ...B 112B ...248.246.2480 aSc ...c 104 ...248.246.2435 Business Office ...B 100 ...248.246.2425 counseling ...B 100 ...248.246.2450 enrollment Services ...B 100 ...248.341.2200 financial assistance ...B 100 ...248.246.2440 international Student advisor ...B 100 ...248.246.2498 library ...c 100 ...248.246.2525 Public Safety, non-emergency ...B 100 ...248.246.2699 Raiders Store ...d 101 ...248.246.2420 testing center ...a 104 ...248.246.2632

southfield Campus

Directory Information ... 248.233.2700

DEpARTmENT (ONE BlDg.) ROOm pHONE acceSS ... a 211 ...248.233.2780 aSc ... a 212 ...248.233.2735 Business Office ... a 206J ...248.233.2734 counseling ... a 206 ...248.233.2750 enrollment Services ... a 206 ...248.341.2200 financial assistance ... a 203 ...248.233.2940 library ... a 212 ...248.233.2825 Public Safety, non-emergency ... a 205 ...248.233.2999 Raiders Store ... a 110 ...248.233.2720

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Equal Opportunity • sexual Harassment policy

Oakland community college does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, height, weight, marital status, familial status sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability in its employment practices and/or educational programs or activities. those concerned about the above should contact the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer, Oakland Community College, 2480 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2266. Phone 248.341.2000.

Vision

Oakland Community College puts students first so they reach their highest potential. We are a caring college that values innovation, high quality service, and professionalism at every level.

Mission

Occ is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis.

last day for 100% tuition Refund ... 7

last day to drop a class ... 7

maps, campus ... 210

mathematics Placement (cOmPaSS) ...15

mccVlc (michigan community college Virtual learning collaborative) ...19

medical assistance ... 8

mission Statement ... 3

mtelP (MI Test of English Language Proficiency) ...16

“n” mark (non-attendant) ... 7

new Students and those Who must Re-apply ... 12

Online courses ...19

Online course Offerings ...22

Orientation (new Student) ...14

Payment dates ... 1

Payment information ... 4

Payment information, credit cards ... 5

Phone directory ... 2

Placement and Orientation ...14

Prerequisites ...17

Proof of Residency ...13

Raiders Store information and hours ...21

Refund, tuition ... 6

Registration dates ... 1

Residency ...13

Senior citizen tuition discount ... 6

Student conduct ... 8

Student Responsibilities ... 8

Student Services directory ... 2

telecourses ...19

tuition and fees ... 5

tuition Refunds ... 6

Veterans Benefits Recipients ...18

Vision Statement ... 3

Waitlisting ...10

Waitlisting faQs...11

Web Registration dates ... 1

Web Online Registration ... 9

Weekend college ...42

academic calendar ... 4

accessibility compliance center and educational Support Services (acceSS) ...17

administrative Withdrawals ... 8

admission information ...12

assessment of learning ...18

authorization to Release information form ...12

Biology Proficiency Test ...16

(Bookstore, see Raiders Store) campus course Offerings auburn hills ...53 highland lakes ... 101 Online courses ...22 Orchard Ridge ... 126 Royal Oak ... 167 Southfield ... 193 Weekend college ...42 campus directories ... 2

campus Orientation (new Student) ...14

cancelled classes ... 7

children On-campus Policies ...20

classroom/Online courses ...19

college closings ... 8

college Right to change ... 8

cOmPaSS (cOmputer-adaptive Placement assessment and Support System) ...14

dates drops and Refunds ... 7

Registration and Payment ... 1

disabled Student Services (acceSS) ...17

distance learning ...19

drop/add Period ... 1

english as a Second language information ...16

english Placement (cOmPaSS) ...15

Enrollment Services Office Hours ... 7

equal Opportunity Policy ... 3

f-1 Visa Students ...13

feRPa (notice of the family educational Rights and Privacy act) ...17

financial assistance and Scholarships ... 8

general education attributes ...14

guest Students from high Schools ...12

guest Students from Other colleges ...12

incident / medical assistance ... 8

instruction end date ... 7

instructor changes ... 8

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Winter semester 2014

Web Registration ...november 4 – January 1 final Registration ...January 2, 3 college instruction Begins ... January 6 drop/add ...January 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 martin luther king Jr. day Recess ...January 20 mid-Winter Recess ...february 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, march 1 college instruction ends ...april 28

summer I semester 2014

Web Registration ...march 3 – april 30 final Registration ...may 1, 2 college instruction Begins ...may 5 drop/add ... may 5, 6, 7 memorial day Recess ... may 26 college instruction ends ... June 25

summer II semester 2014

Web Registration ...march 3 – June 25 final Registration ... June 26, 27 college instruction Begins ... June 30 drop/add ...June 30 - July 1, 2 independence day Recess ...July 4 college instruction ends ... august 19

Fall semester 2014

Web ...July 7 – august 24 final Registration ...august 25, 26, 27 college instruction Begins ... august 28 drop/add ... august 28, 29 labor day Recess ...September 1 drop/add ... September 2, 3, 4 thanksgiving Recess ...november 27, 28, 29 college instruction ends ...december 15

When do I receive my tuition bill?

• During the registration period, your registration statement notice is mailed on the monday after you register or adjust your sc hedule as indicated on p. 1. you may also pick up your registration statement at

any campus Enrollment Services Office. It is your responsibility for payment by the due date, whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail.

• During Final Registration and the Drop/Add period, registration statements are not mailed. you may pay either on-campus or by credit card using Online Services when available. Payment is due by the end of the day you register.

What if I do not receive my tuition bill or confirmation

notice?

• you may pick up a copy of your registration statement at any

campus Enrollment Services Office. Even if you do not receive your registration statement, you are still responsible for meeting payment deadlines.

possible reasons why you might not receive your tuition

bill or confirmation notice:

• Registration statements are not mailed after November 18, 2013.

• If you have moved and have not notified the college of your new address, your registration statement or confirmation notice

may be delayed or returned to the college. you may correct

your address at any campus Enrollment Services Office with

proof of residency (see table of contents).

• Web registration may not have been able to process your request.

you are responsible for ensuring that any unwanted classes – whether paid for or not – have been properly dropped. failure to do so may result in:

• an invoice for unpaid tuition and course fees

• The placement of a financial hold on your account

• the unwanted class remaining on your academic record/transcript

• the posting of failing or no-show grades for the unwanted class

ImpORTANT INFORmATION REgARDINg DROp/ADD:

if a change in your schedule results in a balance due for a course, that course is subject to deregistration if payment is not received by the due date. (See front inside cover for payment deadlines.) examples:

•if you drop a 3-credit class and add a 4-credit class, there will be a balance due for 1 credit.

•if you exchange one 3-credit class for another 3-credit class and the new class has a course fee, there will be a balance due for the amount of the course fee.

•if you update your residency to Out-of-district or Out-of-State, there may be a balance due for the difference in tuition rate.

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payment of Tuition and Fees

methods of payment: Oakland community college accepts payment for tuition and fees in the form of check, money order, mastercard, Visa, discover or american express. you may pay immediately following your registration using your credit card or you may pay by mail using the envelope provided with your registration statement. mail-in payments received after the deadline will be returned to the student at the current address

on file. Payments may also be made at the campus Business Office. Payments of cash must be made in person. Students

receiving financial assistance must take care of their bills at the campus if their financial assistance does not cover the balance due. High school dual-enrolled and other students whose financial

obligations are being met by employers or third-party sponsors, muSt submit their paperwork to the college by the payment due date. payment vouchers, billing authorization letters, and scholarship/Escrow Account Authorization Forms must be

taken to the campus Business Office. Please DO NOT MAIL.

Students are responsible for amounts not covered by financial

assistance and third party sponsors.

Administrative Fees

Students issuing checks not honored by their bank will be

assessed a twenty-dollar ($20) fee and be notified of such by mail. Should the student’s entire obligation not be fulfilled by the deadline specified in the notification letter, the student will be

withdrawn from classes and may not be allowed to re-register for that semester. the student will continue to be responsible for the bad check fee of $20, as well as the non-refundable registration and technology fees. however, if the student fails

to resolve the issue before the end of the specified deadline,

he or she will be responsible for his or her full tuition amount.

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Credit Card payment Information

Payment by mastercard, Visa, discover, or american express will be available using Online Services during normal system

hours and at the campus Business Offices (see p. 1). Online

Services will accept credit card payments during operating times indicated. Online Services will prompt you to enter your credit card number and four-character expiration date. (if these numbers are not entered, your transaction will not be charged to your credit card.) your balance due will be submitted for credit card approval. you will be immediately advised if your transaction has been approved.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure

that payment is received in full on or

before the payment due date, whether

or not a registration statement has been

received in the mail.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Trustees.

In-District Residency ...$76.40/credit hr. Out-of-District Residency ... $139.10/credit hr. Active Out-of-state Residency ... $195.15/credit hr. in order to qualify for active status, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• have attended Occ for at least one semester since fall 2010

• international students who have been issued an i-20 with a fall 2013 start term at Occ

New Out-of-state Residency ... $304.00/credit hr.

Residency Verification

Needed ...$304.00/credit hr. (see p. 14 for residency information)

Registration fee (non-refundable) ...$25.00 Technology fee (non-refundable) ...$10.00 the $10 per semester fee is used to help defray the cost of advances in technology throughout the college. Occ is committed to providing up-to-date technology for its students as pledged in its strategic direction that states: “Occ will be a student-centered learning community that employs current technology and anticipates future technological developments to enhance learning and communication.”

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Tuition Refund

Refunds are made to students only after the student

files an official drop from the course during the scheduled refund

period (see table of contents). Students are entitled to 100% of their tuition and course fees; however, the registration and technology fees are non-refundable. Failure to attend class does

not constitute an official drop. Failure to obtain official release

may result in failing grades in all subjects and a deprivation of tuition privileges in effect at the time of drop. Refunds are mailed

to the student at the current address on file or the student may

opt for direct deposit of their refund. Students are responsible for maintaining a current mailing address with the college. Refunds

for payments made online or at the campus business office by

credit card will be issued back to the credit card account. all other refunds are issued by check or e-check (direct deposit) to the student. for more information about direct deposit refunds, see e-check direct deposit faQ at :

www.oaklandcc.edu/webadvisor/st/echeck_faq.html.

in the event of a drop occasioned by extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or a mandatory work-shift change, a student will be refunded 50% of the tuition Only. documentation indicating that the circumstances of the drop occurred prior to the last two weeks of the semester must be submitted during that session.

if the student paid tuition and/or fees entirely out of personal

funds and received no financial aid funds, any refund will go

directly to the student. Students paying through Online Services will receive a

confirmation notice verifying their payment.

• Tuition listed below includes the $25.00

non-refundable registration fee and the $10.00

non-refundable technology fee.

• Course fees are not included in the schedule

below.

...in- ...Out-Of ...actiVe...neW cReditS...diStRict...diStRict...Out-Of-State ... Out-Of-State

1 ...111.40 ...174.10 ... 230.15 ...339.00

2 ...187.80 ...313.20 ... 425.30 ...643.00

3 ...264.20 ...452.30 ... 620.45 ...947.00

4 ...340.60 ...591.40 ... 815.60 ... 1,251.00

5 ...417.00 ...730.50 ...1,010.75 ... 1,555.00

6 ...463.40 ...869.60 ...1,205.90 ... 1,859.00

7 ...569.80 ...1,008.70 ...1,401.05 ... 2,163.00

8 ...646.20 ...1,147.80 ...1,596.20 ... 2,467.00

9 ...722.60 ...1,286.90 ...1,791.35 ... 2,771.00

10 ...799.00 ...1,426.00 ...1,986.50 ... 3,075.00

11 ...875.40 ...1,565.10 ...2,181.65 ... 3,379.00

12 ...951.80 ...1,704.20 ...2,376.80 ... 3,683.00

13 ....1,028.20 ...1,843.30 ...2,571.95 ... 3,987.00

14 ....1,104.60 ...1,982.40 ...2,767.10 ... 4,291.00

15 ....1,181.00 ...2,121.50 ...2,962.25 ... 4,595.00

16 ....1,257.40 ...2,260.60 ...3,157.40 ... 4,899.00

17 ....1,333.80 ...2,399.70 ...3,352.55 ... 5,203.00

18 ....1,410.20 ...2,538.80 ...3,547.70 ... 5,507.00

19 ....1,486.60 ...2,677.90 ...3,742.85 ... 5,811.00

senior Citizen Tuition Discount

• you must provide proof that you are 60 years of age on or

before the first day of classes of the semester for which the

discount begins.

• you must be a u.S. citizen and resident of the State of michigan to be eligible for the tuition discount Program.

• no retroactive tuition discounts are given. tuition discounts applied

for after the first day of classes will begin the next semester.

• this 20% discount applies to tuition only. 100% of registration, technology and course fees are the responsibility of the student. to apply for the Senior citizen tuition discount, please

visit a campus Enrollment Services Office. Please have your

michigan driver’s license, your Secretary of State Personal identification, or an official document that verifies your birth date.

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Enrollment Services Office Hours

College Enrollment Services, which includes the offices of

admissions, Business, financial assistance and Scholarships, Records and Registration observe the following business hours: monday - thursday ... 8:30 am - 6:00 pm friday ... 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Payments or drops received after the close of business will be processed the next business day.

Payments or drops will not be processed if the deadline for receipt has passed at the time of processing. Service requests

or payments left with any office other than the processing office

will not be considered received until they have reached the

appropriate office.

Cancelled Classes

the college may cancel sections at any time for any reason. in those instances, a 100% refund of applicable tuition and fees for those specific sections will be issued. there is no guarantee that an alternate class may be available.

Drop A Course

All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific

class section in Online Services.

Students may drop a class or cancel enrollment by web during registration periods.

Student-initiated drops may be transacted on the web or in person at any campus once classes begin.

Student drops transacted after the refund period will appear as a ‘W’ mark on the transcript. Student-initiated drops will not be permitted beyond the instructional week indicated in the following table:

15-week class ... friday of 12th_{week of instruction}

6-week class ... friday of 3rd_{week of instruction}

5-week class ... friday of 2nd_{week of instruction}

4-week class ... friday of 1st_{week of instruction}

3-week or less class ...no later than end of the business day following the first class meeting

Winter Instruction Ends

... april 28, 2014

last Day for 100% Tuition Refund

All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific

class section in Online Services.

note: the nonrefundable Registration and technology fees are assessed when you register. if you drop classes or are dropped from classes for nonpayment, you are still responsible for these fees.

15-week or longer classes ...close of 6th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 13-week through 14-week classes ...close of 5th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 10-week through 12-week classes ...close of 4th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 7-week through 9-week classes ...close of 3rd_{business day}

from the start of the class * 4-week through 6-week classes ...close of 2nd_{business day}

from the start of the class * 2-week through 3-week classes ...close of 1st_{business day}

from the start of the class * 1-week classes ...Prior to 1st_{class meeting}

* The first day a class meets is considered the first business day. a business day is any day that enrollment Services is open for business.

if the last day for 100% refund falls on a friday, students may drop classes online through Sunday night, remaining eligible for 100% refund.

“N” mark (Non-Attendant)

this mark is awarded to students who, though registered, never attended class, did not officially drop, and have no gradable work. marks of “n” do not satisfy prerequisites and are non-transferable. this mark is not used in the calculation of gPa, but it may affect eligibility for financial aid. Instructors confirm non-attendance by the “n” mark Report date (found in Online Services for each section) and then submit their “n” marks to the institution. Students who have received an “n” mark will not be permitted to enter the class. after the “n” mark has been submitted, a change of grade will not be accepted for the student.

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Administrative Withdrawal

the college reserves the right to administratively drop students from courses for which they do not meet the requirements. eligibility for class attendance includes the removal of unmet

obligations (academic and/or financial) to the college and the

satisfaction of course prerequisites.

Announcement of College Closings

To ensure the most effective and quickest way of finding out

about a college or campus closing, be sure to enroll in Occ emergency alert at http://www.oaklandcc.edu/ENs. in the event of college or campus closings, an announcement will be made through major radio and television stations. emergency closing of the college or a campus will be announced on the following stations:

Radio: WJR-am (760) and WWJ-am (950) television: fOX (channel 2)

WdiV (channel 4) WXyZ (channel 7)

College Right to Change

the college reserves the right to change policies, procedures, programs and fees without notice.

Incident / medical Assistance

the college will offer any assistance necessary when responding to incidents or injuries that occur on college property; however, the college will bear no responsibility for the cost of such services which must be billed directly to the recipient.

Instructor Changes

the college reserves the right to make changes in the Schedule of classes as circumstances require. enrollment levels may require that instructors teach different sections than originally scheduled.

student Conduct

Students attending Oakland community college are expected to respect and abide by the laws governing the community in which the college is located as well as the rules, regulations and policies of the college. Students are expected to be familiar with all of the rules and regulations.

student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for the prerequisites and/or corequisites of the courses in which they register. Students are also responsible for the coursenotes of the sections in which they register and all information contained within this schedule.

College Accreditation

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Higher learning Commission (HlC) Oakland community college is accredited by the higher learning commission.

800.621.7440 Fax: 312.263.7462 [email protected]

www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 230 south la salle street, suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604

AND sCHOlARsHIps

INFORmATION

Application process

Students applying for financial assistance must complete the

2013-2014 free application for federal Student aid (fafSa) online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. the 2013-14 fafSa covers the fall 2013, winter 2014 and summer 2014 semesters.

for current Occ application deadline dates, check the Occ website. all information submitted should be complete and accurate. Once your fafSa has been received, you should allow 6 to 8 weeks processing time.

satisfactory Academic progress

federal regulations require a student to make academic

progress toward the completion of a degree or certificate when

receiving financial assistance. the complete policy is available at

www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/doyouqualify.aspx.

Financial Assistance Refund policy

and Enrollment status Changes

Students receiving financial assistance must notify Student Financial Resources and Scholarships immediately when there is a change in enrollment status. if a student never attends class, stops attending class, or officially drops a class, the financial assistance award will be recalculated.

any student who has never attended that course will be reported to the Student Financial Resources and Scholarships Office. Non-attendance will be recorded as an “n” mark on the student’s academic transcript. Students who receive an “N” mark will have their financial assistance reduced or cancelled. as a result:

• the student will be responsible for paying back financial aid funds; • the student will not be allowed to register for the following semester; • the student may be subject to collections and;

• the student’s credit rating may be adversely affected.

Students who want to withdraw from a class or classes must complete and submit the official course drop information to enrollment Services.

Verification of enrollment is done at the point of disbursement. Students must have at least six (6) credits to receive student loans. Student loan funds are returned to the federal government when enrollment is less than six (6) credits.

the complete Return of title iV federal aid Policy is available at www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/RefundPolicy.aspx

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Oakland cOmmunity cOllege • Schedule Of claSSeS • WINTER 2014 • www.oaklandcc.edu o click the Submit button.

o the system will immediately prompt you to change your password. enter the new password and make a note of it for future access to Online services. this password must contain 6-9 characters and include at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter and one number. o click the Submit button. When accepted, you will be at

the Online services main menu. from here click on Online Services for Students link.

• from the student menu page, you can now register by click-ing the Register for Sections link.

For those who have used the Online services

and have changed their default password:

• if you forgot your password, click on the What’s my password? link. • if you remember the password you created during the last

registration, click on the Log In button and enter your user name and password.

• click the Submit button. you will be at the main menu; click on Online Services for Students.

• from the student menu page, click on the Register for sections link. • Should you need to review how Online services works, you

can access the tutorial from the Student menu.

What do I need in order to register using

Online services?

• a computer connected to the internet.

• Your user name (which can be identified using Online Services). • Your password (for first-time users, this is the lowercase first

letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your

last name, and your 6-digit birth date (flmmddyy)). • the current Schedule of classes, also available on the web. • the current Occ catalog to assist with course information

and prerequisites, also available on the web.

Reduce first day of registration delays!

Occ now provides students with the opportunity to select course sections well ahead of registration day! the shopping cart concept will allow students to pre-select the names of course sections in which they might like to be registered. then, at registration time, the simple press of a button can get the

section registered. Time spent registering can be significantly

reduced because of the pre-selection of sections.

you are invited to visit Occ Online services and select Register for Sectionsto use this service.

the college has added additional capability to its website to provide increased service to students. the site allows you to:

• Register for, drop and add classes • Pay for classes

• Check final grades

• Print a copy of your schedule • Print a copy of your academic record • Search the Schedule of classes

• Check your financial records

• View updates to classes • View status of transcript request

make sure to activate your OCC student

e-mail account

Occ student e-mail is required for registration. Occ provides student e-mail powered by google. you must have an Occ student e-mail account to register for classes. go to http://mail.student. oaklandcc.edu to activate your account. Once you set up your account, you will also have access to all of the google apps. Occ will increasingly use your student e-mail address to send college information to you. you will receive messages about registration, enrollment, student services, student activities, emergencies and

class-specific activities. More and more, OCC will use e-mail as

a primary method of communication with students.

this will allow enrollment Services to send a reminder of the payment due date if you have an outstanding balance, notify you if you are dropped from classes due to non-payment or a failed prerequisite, notify you if a section you are enrolled in is cancelled, send information about the course syllabus, cancelled class meeting, special assignments etc.

Registration on the web

All students who have an application on file may use the college

website to register for classes. to access registration and other services, click on the Online services link on Occ’s homepage, or go directly to onlineservices.oaklandcc.edu. this link will get you to the main menu page where you are provided with a tutorial on how to register using the college website.

For first-time visitors:

• Once in the tutorial, read the instructions on how to use this website. there are several links on the page to explain different aspects of the registration process. at any time you can return to Online services by clicking Close Window at the top of the page.

• although you can search the schedule without logging in, to protect your privacy you must log in to the system to access other functions. to log in, click the Log In button in the upper right corner of the Online Services menu.

o enter your user name. in most cases, it is in the form

lastname.firstname. If you are unsure of your user name

click on the What’s my user name link on the student menu.

o Next enter your password. When logging in for the first time, your initial password is the lowercase first letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your last name,

and your 6-digit birth date (flmmddyy).

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Waitlisting

the Waitlist process allows students to place their names on a Waitlist for a full section of select courses. if an opening occurs,

an e-mail is sent to the first student on the Waitlist informing the

student that he/she has a certain amount of time to register for the course (usually the same day the e-mail is sent). the Waitlist process is only available through Online Services.

Waitlisting steps – how to get on a waiting list

for a class using Online services

you’ve used Search and Register for your desired class, but observe that it has a status of “Waitlisted” – do the following to get on the waiting list:

• Select the class by clicking the checkbox in the “Select . Sections” column and clicking the Submit button. the class will appear on your my preferred sections (shopping Cart) list.

• choose Wl-Waitlist from the drop-down box to add yourself to the waiting list for the class.

• click the Submit button.

• if the transaction was successful, you’ll be presented with the Registration Results page, which will display the Status

“On Waitlist” for the course section you chose.

• Students must meet the prerequisite to any course prior to registering.

Please Note: if you waitlist into a section of a class and then register into another section of the same class, your original

waitlisting will be deleted. Registering first and waitlisting

second will help you avoid this happening.

E-mail notification

if an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist, and you are

first on the Waitlist, you will receive an e-mail letting you know

the deadline by which you can register for that section. the

notification e-mail will be sent to your OCC student e-mail account.

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DAILy! the e-mail will include instructions and a time deadline for registration (usually the next day after the e-mail is sent).

Registration for a Waitlisted class using Online

services

if you receive an e-mail, you must register for the class within the time deadline. Once the deadline is passed, you will lose your place on the Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have the opportunity to register for that section.

Note: (if you no longer want the class, just ignore the e-mail or remove yourself from the Waitlist.)

go to manage my Waitlist.

• you must meet all course prerequisites prior to adding yourself to the Waitlist.

• look for a Waitlist Status of permission to Register for your class.

• choose Rg-Register or Au-Audit from the drop-down list (in the Action column) for that course.

• click the Submit button.

• if successful, you will see the message Registered for this section on the Registration Results screen. if not, follow the on-screen messages to identify the problem. • Be sure to go to my Class schedule and verify that

you are now registered for this class. your registration for this course is not complete until it displays on your class schedule.

• you are responsible to pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline or to drop your unwanted classes.

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Waitlist FAq’s

q. What is Waitlist?

a. the Waitlist allows a student who wants to register in a closed section of a course to use Online Services to place his/her name on an electronic waiting list for an opening. q. Will all sections offer a Waitlist?

a. most sections have Waitlisting available. Sections for

which Waitlisting is not available are identified in Online

Services in the course notes for that section. q. How do I get on a Waitlist?

a. you can add yourself to a section’s Waitlist when you attempt to register into a section that is full. make sure to register for all desired courses fiRSt before adding yourself to any Waitlisted course.

q. Will Waitlist check for prerequisites?

a. yes. if you do not satisfy the prerequisite, you cannot add yourself onto the Waitlist for the section and you will not be eligible to register for that course.

q. What is the last day I can add myself to a Waitlist?

A. Two days before Final Registration begins is the final day

students can add themselves to Waitlists for the semester with hopes of receiving a permission-to-register email.

The day before Final Registration begins is the final day students on a Waitlist might receive any notification of an

available seat. (Waitlisting for Summer i and Summer ii ends the day before Summer i final Registration begins.) Once final Registration begins, waitlisting is turned off, and

openings are available to the first student to register into

them.

q. Does being on a Waitlist for a closed section guarantee me a seat in that section?

a. no. the only way to guarantee a seat is to register for an open section. Register immediately once you receive the

“Permission to Register” notification e-mail.

q. How do I monitor where I am on a Waitlist?

a. When you add yourself to the waitlist for a section, you can see where you are on the list (your rank). however, this rank is displayed only at the time you add yourself to the waitlist.

q. How do I know I can register for a section for which I am Waitlisted?

a. if an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist and you

are first on the Waitlist, you will receive an e-mail letting

you know the deadline by which you can register for that section. you are encouraged to check your Occ student e-mail daily.

q. What do I do after I receive the e-mail giving me permission to register?

a. Register for the section via Online Services before the expiration date and time indicated in the

e-mail notification.

q. If this is the third time taking a course, how do I register for the course if on the Waitlist?

a. this is called a 3-Peat registration. When you receive permission to register, you must register on campus. q. What happens if I do not register before the deadline? a. if the deadline passes, you will lose your place on the

Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have an opportunity to register for that section.

q. What if I change my mind and want to remove myself from the list?

a. go to “manage my Waitlist” on Online Services to remove yourself from the Waitlist.

q. What happens if I drop a section and want to get back into the same section?

a. if there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the Waitlist.

q. What if I am deregistered from my classes due to non-payment?

a. you will need to re-register for your courses, and if there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the Waitlist.

q. Can I Waitlist into more than one section of the same class?

a. no. Students can only Waitlist for one section of the same class.

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Admission

admission to credit courses is open to all high school graduates, college transfer students, and persons 18 years of age or older provided that their high school class has graduated. former Occ students who have not attended Occ for three or more years must re-apply for admission. for more information regarding admission and registration, see the Occ catalog or contact the enrollment

Services Office at the campus you plan to

attend. (Please refer to the campus directory on p. 2.)

New students and Those Who

must Re-Apply

applications for admission are available at http://www.oaklandcc.edu/Futurestudents/ Newstudents.aspx and at any of the

campus Enrollment Services Offices. Current

proof of residency must be provided with the application.

guest students from Other

Colleges

Students should complete a Michigan Uniform Guest Application available at http://www. oaklandcc.edu/Futurestudents/gstudents. aspx, the home institution, or any campus

Enrollment Services Office. This application

is valid only for the semester for which it is submitted and must be completed by the home institution.

guest students from High schools

Students are eligible to enroll for credit courses at Occ provided they are concurrently enrolled in the 9th grade or higher from any area high school and have the signature of

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the family educational Rights and Privacy act (feRPa) protects the privacy of student education records. Oakland Community College cannot release any personally identifiable information contained in a student’s educational records without the prior written consent of the student. Spouses, relatives and parents (of students 18 years of age or older) are included in those restricted from free access to student information. (the law does grant certain privilege to parents of dependent children under 18). Students may grant a third party access to selected personal information when said party is acting as an agent of that student as may be variously defined from time to time. The agent(s) identified below will be granted limited and restricted access guided by the discretion of the appropriate College Officer. Oakland community college does not abrogate any of its rights, under this procedure, which permit denial of access to information deemed not appropriate in the instant circumstance.

Student signature

Student id date

• if you no longer wish for the listed individual(s) to act as your personal representative, you must notify the college in writing.

• financial assistance Students: you (with picture id) must complete this form in the presence of the Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships if you wish to provide the above-named individual(s) access to your financial assistance information.

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proof of Residency

it is the responsibility of the student to fully comply with the following regulation for documenting residency. the lack of complete documentation, as requested, opens the possibility of the assignment of a residency category with an attached tuition schedule which is higher than may have been assigned with proper and complete documentation. Paperwork must be submitted to the enrollment Services department for processing. for u.S. citizens and permanent residents, Occ requires the presentation of at least, but not limited to, one of the following to verify residency:

1. Driver’s License or Secretary of State Personal Identification Card reflecting the current address of the bearer. 2. Voter Registration Card reflecting the current address

of the holder.

3. current property tax receipt for the place of residence. 4. current lease agreement for the place of residence. Permanent residents must also present their resident alien card or passport in addition to the residency proof.

a dependent student presenting documentation that bears the name of the person upon whom dependent must present satisfactory documentation of the dependency relationship. non-immigrants must show a current paid property tax receipt verifying themselves or, if a dependent student, the person upon whom dependent as a property owner to establish in-district or out-of-district rate eligibility. this documentation must be provided when applying for admission with

re-verification required each year.

Students who use a P.O. Box as their mailing address must re-verify residency each year to determine proper tuition rate. if you have questions regarding your residency status, please

contact the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. (Please

refer to the campus directory on p. 2.)

Residency

Residency status is initially determined at the time of processing the application. this activity precedes registration. if the status must be changed, this adjustment can be made at any campus

Enrollment Services Office with proper documentation. (See Proof

of Residency on this page.)

students are responsible for maintaining a current mailing address on file with the college.

Tuition Rate Determination

a. Persons eligible for in-district tuition rates are:

1. Persons (u.S. citizens and permanent residents) living in the college district at the beginning of the semester for which they register.

2. Persons, regardless of visa status, who own property in the district on which taxes have been paid.

approval from the high school principal or designee. an application for admission may be obtained from area high schools, any Occ

Enrollment Services Office or at http://www.oaklandcc.edu/ Futurestudents/Hsgstudents.aspx. the high School guest/dual enrollment approval form on the application must be completed. your application and approval form are valid for one semester and must be renewed each semester you plan to attend.

F-1 status students

Students who currently hold an f-1 visa or who would like to obtain an f-1 visa must complete a special international student admissions packet. these packets are available at the campus

International Student Advisor Office. For specific information

regarding requirements for f-1 students, contact the international Student advisor on your designated campus or at

www.oaklandcc.edu/international/admission_requirements. aspx. (Please refer to the campus directory on p. 2.)

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B. tuition rate categories are set at the time of the processing of the application. However, students may adjust, with appropriate documentation (see proof of Residency, on this page), their status through the FIFTH business day of the current semester. Changes made after that time will be effective the following term.

c. a student’s residency status is determined by the circumstances of the student and not those of the student’s parents or spouse. d. non-immigrants pay out-of-state/foreign rates unless they

can demonstrate that they own property in the district on which taxes have been paid.

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assessment information and answers will be entered electronically, although some math computation may be done

with a pencil and paper. Students begin by entering identification

information and then work through a practice cOmPaSS section. Both assessments are untimed.

college guest students who are applying to Occ using the michigan uniform undergraduate guest application form are exempt from english and mathematics cOmPaSS assessment. (note: high school guest students are nOt exempt.)

disabled or disadvantaged students should consult their campus accessibility compliance center and educational Support

Services (ACCESS) office for assistance with the scheduling

and administration of assessments. eSl (english as a Second language) students should read the information on Placement

in ESL, Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP)

on page 17 and contact the aSc for additional information and testing times.

Students with questions about assessment or placement should

consult their campus counseling office.

scheduling placement Appointment

Please call your home campus academic Support center (aSc) or testing center for an appointment or for further information. the walk-in schedule for cOmPaSS testing is available online. a valid picture i.d. must be presented. cOmPaSS english and math placement are not timed; students should allow 2 to 3 hours to complete both tests. *

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*the link for the cOmPaSS practice test is:

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general Education Attributes for

Degree-seeking students

the Oakland community college general education distribution courses and other campus experiences lead to the development of the following:

1. critical thinking 2. effective communication

3. global understanding and Responsibility 4. information literacy 5. Personal development 6. Social Responsibility 7. Quantitative literacy 8. Scientific Literacy 9. aesthetic awareness

this list was derived from college faculty’s rigorous research reviews in the following areas: attributes desired by employers for college graduates; attributes necessary for success in the most common adult roles of citizen, worker and family member; and trends in other colleges and universities.

CAmpus ORIENTATION

each campus offers orientation sessions that are designed to assist the new students’ knowledge of and familiarity with various available facilities and services. Orientation schedules

are available online and through the office of the Campus

director of Student Services.

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Oakland community college offers computer-based assessment for english and mathematics. cOmPaSS assessment is only one component in a comprehensive new student orientation program designed to also provide appropriate academic advisement and course placement. this will help to ensure that entry-level Occ students will have maximum opportunities to achieve their educational goals and to allow the institution to best identify student abilities, interests, and needs. new student orientation sessions are presented regularly throughout each semester.

students must have an application

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COmpAss mathematics placement

Occ has adopted the cOmPaSS math Placement assessment to help students identify appropriate math courses. While proper placement in a math course is critical, it cannot in itself guarantee success. Success in mathematics requires active participation

in the learning process and is significantly affected by many

factors, including attendance, the amount and quality of time spent studying, doing homework, and preparing for assessment and other assigned activities.

unless specifically exempt, all students, including those who plan to take mat 2530 (mathematics for elementary teachers i), must complete cOmPaSS math Placement testing before registering in a math class. after being admitted to the college, students may complete cOmPaSS math Placement testing individually by contacting any Occ campus academic Support center (aSc), or as part of a new student orientation program. the cOmPaSS math Placement test will identify the appropriate Occ entry-level math course. Students may take math courses at or below the course level indicated by their placement result.

Students who disagree with their initial math placement may repeat the cOmPaSS math Placement test a total of two times within two years. those students who still disagree with their results after taking a cOmPaSS math Placement test a second time should

contact an OCC counselor. Students who are still not satisfied may

appeal their math placement by visiting the math department. you are exempt from the cOmPaSS math Placement if you meet any one of the following conditions:

• you have documentation of act scores showing 12 or higher on the math sub test within the past two years

• you have earned a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited u.S. college or university

• you are admitted to Occ under a college guest application from another college or university

• you have evidence of passing with a “c” or better the prerequisite math course at Occ or the equivalent college transfer course at another accredited college within the past three years • you have earned a score of 3 or higher on the advanced

Placement exam in calculus aB or Bc

• you have documentation of a cOmPaSS math Placement score taken elsewhere within the past two years

• you have already earned credit for a math course at Occ or at another accredited college and you wish to enroll in the same math course

temporary exemption may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing valid

unofficial documentation to an OCC counselor.

for additional math placement information, speak with an Occ counselor.

COmpAss English placement

all new students whose native language is english must take cOmPaSS. Students may be exempted from taking the cOmPaSS english test if they meet any of the following conditions: • you have documentation of an advanced english Placement

score of 3 or higher

• you have documentation of a cleP score in composition that is the equivalent of eng 1510

• have scored one of the following on the act exam with combined english & Reading sub-scores of:

• 38 or higher with minimum of 18 on each test • 29-37 with minimum of 11 on each test • 22-28 with minimum of 11 on each test

• you have documentation of an Sat verbal/critical reading score of 450 or higher

• you have a transcript showing achievement of a grade of “c” or higher in an equivalent college-level composition course • you have evidence of an english cOmPaSS score (combined

Writing Skills and Reading)

• you have been admitted to Occ as a college guest student with a college guest application (note: guest applications must be renewed each semester of enrollment; also note high school guests are not exempt.)

• you have earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited u.S. college or university.

temporary exemption may be granted to students whose

documentation for the above is pending by providing unofficial

documentation to an Occ counselor.

Students may retake the cOmPaSS placement test one time by scheduling a “retake” at the appropriate campus aSc. One additional retake may be authorized by a counselor or the english cOmPaSS coordinator. Placement will be determined by the student’s best score. Students may not appeal their final

best english placement. COmpAss English Notes:

• Practice booklets are available at any Occ academic Support center (aSc).

• Students take the writing skills section first, then the

reading section.

• Students placing into eng 1055 or eng 1060 MUST see a counselor before registering.

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re-test. There is an assessment test in each ESL class the first

day of instruction which serves as the appeal process. if a student scores between 15 and 24 on the mtelP, a counselor can authorize this student to take a writing sample for possible

placement into the first level ESL credit classes.

complete the following steps if you currently hold or are applying for an f-l visa:

1) complete the admissions packet for f-l status students. Packets are available in your campus counseling center

or International Student Advisor office.

2) contact the international Student advisor on your designated

campus for specific requirements before enrolling.

if you have any questions, you should schedule a counseling appointment before assessment. Please contact the campus you plan to attend for an assessment appointment. (Please refer to the campus directory on p. 2.)

(Continued) COmpAss math Notes:

• Practice math placement problems with answers are available at www.oaklandcc.edu/mathtest or at each campus in the aSc. Students are recommended to “brush-up” on their math before taking the cOmPaSS math Placement test.

• cOmPaSS math Placement scores remain valid for two years.

placement in Esl, michigan Test for English

Language Proficiency (MTELP)

all new students for whom english is a second language must take mtelP.

you may be exempt from this testing if you meet any one of the following conditions:

• have scored one of the following on the act exam with combined english & Reading sub-scores of:

• 38 or higher with minimum of 18 on each test • 29-37 with minimum of 11 on each test • 22-28 with minimum of 11 on each test

• you have documentation of an Sat verbal/critical reading score of 450 or higher

• you have evidence of completing a course equivalent to eng 1510 • you have evidence of completing an associate degree or

higher from an accredited u.S. college or university • you have been admitted to Occ under a college guest

application from another college where you are enrolled in college level courses (note: guest applications must be renewed each semester of enrollment)

• any student who wishes to enroll in any eSl course must take the mtelP Placement test.

• have an exemption from taking mtelP and the ability to

enroll in English 1510 because they have an official TOEFL

score of: internet-based – total score of 79 or higher with a writing score of 24 or higher; computer-based – total score of 213 or higher with a writing (tWe) score of 5.0 or higher; Paper-based – total score of 550 or higher with

a writing (TWE) score of 5.0 or higher. Both official scores

must be presented to the appropriate college personnel for the students to be exempt.

• have an exemption from taking mtelP and the ability to

enroll in English 1510 because they have an official IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Official scores must be presented

to the appropriate college personnel for the students to be exempt.

a student can re-test on the mtelP if it has been one calendar year since the last mtelP and no Occ eSl courses have been taken, or if one calendar year has passed since the end of the semester in which the student was enrolled in an Occ eSl course. no currently enrolled students in Occ eSl courses can

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Biology Proficiency Test

if a student is planning on enrolling into BiO 1570 (microbiology of health and disease) or BiO 2630 (human anatomy and Physiology i), then the following applies: • course Prerequisite - no Occ student may enroll into BiO

1570 or BiO 2630 unless she/he has met the prerequisite

– a satisfactory score on the OCC Biology Proficiency Test

or a grade of “c” or better in BiO 1511 or BiO 1530 (or equivalent college transfer course) within the last 5 years.

• Testing - The Biology Proficiency Test is computerized.

information regarding test dates, times and location are available by contacting enrollment Services, counseling or the academic Support center at any campus. in order to take the test, students must bring a valid photo id and know their Occ student id.

• exemptions - Students are exempt from the Biology

Proficiency Test if they meet any one of the following

conditions:

• have earned a “c” or higher in BiO 1570 or BiO 2630 in the last 5 years and plan on enrolling into BiO 1570 or BiO 2630

• have a score of “3” or better on the aP Biology exam, taken within the last 5 years

• have achieved a passing cleP score on the SuBJect exam in general Biology, taken within the last 5 years

• have earned a bachelor degree or higher from a u.S. institution or equivalent

• Been been admitted to Occ under a guest application from another college (nOte: high school guest students are nOt eligible for a waiver).