'16 - '17 Student Handbook & Planner by Community College of Vermont

HANDBOOK & PLANNER 2016 - 2017

CCV LOCATIONS BENNINGTON 324 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201 802-447-2361

RUTLAND 60 West Street Rutland, VT 05701 802-786-6996

BRATTLEBORO 41 Harmony Place Brattleboro, VT 05301 802-254-6370

SPRINGFIELD 307 South Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-8360

CENTER FOR ONLINE LEARNING Reception: 802-334-4451 Toll-Free: 800-287-4431

ST. ALBANS 142 South Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478 802-524-6541

MIDDLEBURY 10 Merchants Row Middlebury, VT 05753 802-388-3032

ST. JOHNSBURY 1197 Main Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-748-6673

MONTPELIER 660 Elm Street Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-4060

UPPER VALLEY 145 Billings Farm Road White River Jct., VT 05001 802-295-8822

MORRISVILLE 197 Harrel Street Morrisville, VT 05661 802-888-4258

WINOOSKI 1 Abenaki Way Winooski, VT 05404 802-654-0505

NEWPORT 100 Main Street Newport, VT 05855 802-334-3387

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES PO Box 489, 660 Elm Street Montpelier, VT 05601 802-828-2800 Toll-free 800-CCV-6686

2016 - 2017 STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER

CCV Name Address

Phone Email

CCV Academic Center Advisor Name Advisor Phone Advisor Email

PO Box 489, Montpelier, VT 05601-0489 May 2016

Reasons to Graduate from CCV • Students who complete their associate degree can expect to earn as much as $8,000 more per year and about $400,000 more in a lifetime than a high school graduate. • People change jobs up to 10 times in their working lives—and when you are job-hunting, a college degree will always give you an edge. • People with associate degrees are more likely to retain jobs. Unemployment for community college graduates is typically 30% lower than for high school grads. • Research shows that students who transfer from a community college to a 4-year institution are more successful and more likely to earn their bachelor’s degree, if they earn their associate degree before transfer. • Associate degree holders open doors for their children. Children of college graduates are more likely to graduate themselves. • You’ll encounter fewer barriers to transfer! CCV has articulation agreements (special transfer agreements) that guarantee transfer of CCV credits when associate degree students enter colleges and universities. You’ll save time and money by not having to repeat courses or take courses you did not know you needed. • Associate degree holders gain the personal satisfaction of reaching an educational goal and having something tangible to show for it—something valued by employers, scholarship officials, and transfer recruiters. • The health of degree holders and their families will improve. Research links greater educational attainment to longer life, healthful eating, exercising, and avoiding risk factors. • You’ll be an educated, prepared, and higher-paid employee, helping the national workforce be competitive and productive in a global economy.

Useful Websites CCV Website: http://ccv.edu CCV Student Portal: https://portal.ccv.edu Student Email: http://mail.o365.vsc.edu CCV on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/communitycollegeofvermont CCV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCV_VT Hartness Library: http://hartness.vsc.edu VT Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC): http://www.vsac.org, 800-642-3177 REASONS TO GRADUATE FROM CCV

TABLE OF CONTENTS STUDENT HANDBOOK

Academic Calendar ....................................................................................... 2 Holidays & Holiday Closures......................................................................... 3 Facts at a Glance............................................................................................. 4 Mission, Vision & Values.............................................................................. 5 Code of Conduct........................................................................................... 6 Federal Disclosures......................................................................................... 8. Rights & Responsibilities............................................................................... 9 Emergency Situations................................................................................... 10 College & Community Resources............................................................... 10 Non-Discrimination Statement.................................................................... 11 Tuition & Fees............................................................................................. 12 Withdrawals & Refunds.............................................................................. 13 Financial Aid................................................................................................ 14 ACADEMIC SUCCESS TOOLS

Habits of Success.......................................................................................... 21 Project & Assignment Management............................................................ 22 CALENDARS

2016-17 Calendar......................................................................................... 31 Weekly Calendars......................................................................................... 32

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY When you enroll at CCV, you agree to follow the policies and guidelines established by the College. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the content of this handbook and with CCV policies on the web. You are also responsible for ensuring that your conduct within the CCV community reflects the College’s values and contributes to a healthy, safe and respectful teaching and learning environment. CCV policies available on the web at ccv.edu supersede those that appear in any printed publication. TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER 2016 SEMESTER Spring/summer registration begins...........................................................................November 2 Financial aid deadline........................................................................................................May 13 Late registration week begins..............................................................................................May 16 Late registration ends.........................................................................................................May 20 Summer semester begins...................................................................................................May 23 Course evaluations open for students................................................................................July 18 Classes end....................................................................................................................August 15 FALL 2016 SEMESTER Fall registration begins (summer registration continues) ............................................March 28 Financial aid deadline .................................................................................................August 26 Late registration week begins.........................................................................................August 29 Late registration ends.................................................................................................September 2 Classes begin..............................................................................................................September 6 Classes end...............................................................................................................December 19 SPRING 2017 SEMESTER Registration begins (spring and summer)...................................................................October 31 Financial aid deadline..................................................................................................January 13 Late registration week begins.........................................................................................January 16 Late registration ends....................................................................................................January 20 Classes begin.................................................................................................................January 23 Classes end...........................................................................................................................May 5 SUMMER 2017 SEMESTER Spring/summer registration begins.............................................................................October 31 Financial aid deadline........................................................................................................May 13 Late registration week begins.............................................................................................May 16 Late registration ends........................................................................................................May 20 Classes begin......................................................................................................................May 22 Classes end ...................................................................................................................August 14

Deadlines for dropping without a grade or withdrawing (W grade) vary by course. To find this information, review the course description in your Moodle course site or in the online course schedule. 2

ACADEMICâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;CALENDAR

HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY CLOSURES Memorial Day holiday – No classes. CCV centers closed...............................................May 29 Independence Day holiday – No classes. CCV centers closed..........................................July 4 Labor Day – No classes. CCV centers closed.........................................................September 5 Thanksgiving holiday – No classes. CCV centers closed................................November 24 - 25 Christmas break – No classes. CCV centers closed......................................December 26 - 30 CCV graduation.....................................................................................................June 4, 2016 Holidays and holiday closures for 2017 are TBD. Please note that schedules (start and end dates, drop and withdrawal dates, etc.) vary for short classes and intensives. Please consult your class syllabus and contact your center for questions.

All dates in this publication are subject to change. Please check http://ccv.edu/explore-ccv-programs/academic-calendar/ for current, officially posted dates.

HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY CLOSURES 3

FACTS AT A GLANCE THE COLLEGE • Classes offered in 12 locations statewide and online • Associate and associate of applied science degrees: 15 • Career certificates: 7 • Associate and/or certificate programs that are available 100% online: 11 • Accredited since 1975 by the New England Association of Schools &Colleges • Admission: open to all students who can benefit • Credits transferable to bachelor’s programs • Awarded in AY 2015: • Associate and associate of applied sciences degrees: 532 • Career-focused certificates: 75 • National Career Readiness Certificates: 118 • Governor’s Career Ready Certificates: 95 • Number of part-time faculty: 840 • Number of staff: 170 • Most affordable college in Vermont (in-state rate cost per credit): $246 • Out of state rate: $492 OUR CLASSES • Average class size: 13 • Courses each fall and spring semester: 1,000 • Courses each summer: 500 • On-ground courses typically meet once a week for three hours • Offered days, evenings, weekends, and online • Over 300 online and hybrid courses each semester • Year round learning - three semesters: fall, spring, summer • Rank among colleges for enrollment by VT high school students (‘09-’15): 1* *VT Agency of Education, May 2015 4

FACTS AT A GLANCE

OUR STUDENTS • Attending fall ’15 semester: 6,385 • Attending CCV each year (3 semesters): 11,756 • Vermonters: 94% • Average age: 28 • Dual Enrollment: Taking courses for college credit while still in high school: 1,270 • Taking coursework while still in high school: 1,672 • VT high school graduates that have taken courses at CCV (‘09-‘15): 16%* • Female: 68% • Self-identified member of minority racial or ethnic group: 11% • Seeking degrees: 61% • Degree students with full- or part-time jobs: 78% • Enrolled part-time: 79% • Enrolled full-time: 21% • First generation in their family to attend college: 62% • Degree students receiving financial aid: 68% • Graduates since 1973: 10,906 • Graduates (Class of ‘14) who reported being employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military within 6 months: 93%

New Student Progress at CCV Of the first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in fall 2012, 18% were still enrolled in fall 2015, 17% had graduated, and 31% had transferred on to another institution. For CCV, this group of students represented 4% of the total fall 2012 enrollment. Within this group of first-time full-time degree students who graduated, 41% were male, 59% female, and 7% selfidentified as a member of a minority racial or ethnic group. Also, 56% received Pell grants, 7% had a subsidized Stafford Loan and no Pell grant, and 37% had neither. Numbers based on fall ‘15 enrollment data.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES MISSION

Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success. VISION

CCV is a learning community dedicated to the conviction that education enriches lives and strengthens Vermont communities. VALUES

Access: CCV welcomes all who can benefit from its academic programs and student support services. Affordability: CCV commits to keeping college affordable to Vermonters. Accountability: CCV develops and publishes data to demonstrate success and excellence in teaching and learning. Empowerment: CCV empowers its students, faculty, and staff to change their lives in positive ways and become active members in local and global communities. Engagement: Small classes and active student engagement are at the center of CCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teaching and learning environment. Inclusion: CCV is defined by its diverse community, whose members represent the rich experiences and backgrounds of those born in or drawn to Vermont. Innovation: CCV utilizes the most current information and learning technologies to provide meaningful and relevant programs and services to students. Partnership: CCV develops beneficial partnerships that contribute to the quality and scope of programs and services. Respect: CCV holds all students, faculty, and staff to the highest standards of personal behavior and honest communication in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Success: CCV is committed to supporting, increasing, documenting, and celebrating student success.

CCV MISSION, VISION & VALUES

CODE OF CONDUCT CCV is committed to providing a healthy, safe and respectful teaching and learning environment. All members of CCV are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that contributes positively to the shared college community. PARTICIPATING IN CLASS

CCV students participate respectfully in class by being open to experiences, values and opinions that are different from their own. In addition, they: q Attend class regularly and arrive on time. q Are prepared for class and ready to learn (bring assignments, books, etc.). q Turn off their cell phones and refrain from texting, surfing the internet, chatting, or other activities that disrupt others and act as a distraction to learning. q Use computers and other resources in an appropriate, responsible, and ethical manner. q Exercise safety and caution with classroom or lab equipment and/or materials. q Present their own work–and not anyone else’s–in activities and assignments. q Follow the guidelines and/or directions given by faculty regarding the way work is to be completed and under what conditions they may consult or assist others. q Give appropriate credit whenever they are using others’ ideas, words, or work of some sort. INTERACTING WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

CCV students act with honesty, fairness, and personal integrity in their interactions with others. To do this, they: q Listen and read empathetically, seeking to understand other perspectives, while acknowledging that understanding does not imply agreement. q Ask for clarification and feedback to check their understanding of a situation or assignment. q Focus on the ideas or actions, not the person writing or speaking them, when expressing disagreement or uncertainty. q Resolve conflicts in a respectful manner, and seek assistance from faculty or staff when this becomes difficult. q Are courteous of others and their needs when using college services or resources, such as the computer lab and Learning Center. q Comply with the directions of faculty and staff, particularly with regard to incidents involving safety or security. q Ask and obtain permission before recording or photographing other students, faculty, and staff, both inside and outside the classroom setting.

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TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR EDUCATION

CCV students take responsibility for their education by staying informed about the issues or procedures that matter to them and raising questions when they occur. In addition, they: q Are thoughtful in scheduling and preparing for their registration or other related appointments. q Complete college forms accurately, providing truthful information, and accept responsibility for all signed agreements. q Read their course feedback and/or evaluations and provide feedback to others. q Consider the role they play in contributing to or detracting from the College community. q Read, understand, and follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the College. q Respect the buildings, grounds, and physical and virtual property of the College. q Conduct themselves professionally and responsibly, particularly when acting as student representatives in the community or other settings. For more detailed information about CCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations for student conduct and the consequences that can result from acts of misconduct, see the College Policies and Procedures that are available on the public website at ccv.edu.

CODE OF CONDUCT

FEDERAL DISCLOSURES Information on the following topics is available on request from your academic center and on the CCV website at the addresses provided below. Consumer information is available at: http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/ consumer-information/ ACCREDITATION See http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/ COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT See Computers (Access and Acceptable Use), VSC Policy 416, Use and Ownership of Copyrighted Materials, and VSC Policy 502, Computing and Telecommunications Technology Conditions of Use Policy at http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/ COSTS, EXPENSES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE See Paying for College at http://ccv.edu/pay/ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) See Confidentiality and VSC FERPA Policy 312 at http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/ FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID See http://ccv.edu/pay/financial-aid/ GRADUATION, TRANSFER & PLACEMENT RATES See CCV Facts at a Glance and http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/facts-figures/ Information about each specific program is available at http://catalog.ccv.edu NONDISCRIMINATION See VSC Policy 311 at http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/ REFUND POLICY See http://ccv.edu/pay/refunds/ SECURITY, CRIME REPORT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE See http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/safety-security/ SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT & STALKING http://www.vsc.edu/about-vsc/VSC_Policies/Policy%20311-A%20Sexual%2 Misconduct%20Domestic%20Violence%20Dating%20Violence%20and%20Stalking.pdf WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE See Dropping a Class, http://ccv.edu/explore-ccv-programs/classes/drop-a-class/, and the Drop, Add and Refund policy at http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/

FEDERAL DISCLOSURES

RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES As a CCV student, you are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that contributes positively to the shared college community and to act honestly, respectfully and responsibly in your interactions with others. It is your responsibility to be familiar with both CCV and VSC policies, particularly the ones that govern behavior and/or impact health, safety, and privacy. While the following list is not meant to be exhaustive, it is a good place to start in familiarizing yourself with the College’s expectations: • Academic Honesty • Academic Data Management (VSC Policy 111) • Attendance • Complaint Resolution • Computing Network Use for Recreational or Entertainment Purposes • Computing &Telecommunications Technology Conditions of Use (VSC Policy 502) • Crime Awareness & College Security • Disabilities Compliance (ADA) • Disruptive Person • Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (VSC Policy 312) • Guest • Lactation • Non-Discrimination & Prevention of Harassment & Related Unprofessional Conduct (VSC Policy 311) • Research By or About CCV Students, Faculty or Staff • Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking (VSC Policy 311-A) • Student Assistance Program • Substance Use & Abuse • Weapons These and other policies that pertain to students are described and linked on the public website at ccv.edu.

RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS CCV does not employ a campus security force, but fosters a close relationship with local police departments. Incidents that occur at a CCV academic center, and may be criminal in nature, are reported promptly for investigation by the local law enforcement authority. The CCV community is notified of emergency situations by posting alerts at the affected center and on the CCV website and by emailing the College community. In addition, emergency notifications will also include voice and text messages to the phone numbers that you provide to us. For guidelines on how to be safe or what to do if you think you are the victim of a crime, consult the safety and security page on our website: ccv.edu/learn-aboutccv/safety-security/ • In case of a College emergency, information will be posted and updated on the homepage of the CCV website at ccv.edu. • The Crime Awareness and College Security policy further addresses safety and security, hate crime reporting, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and timely warnings. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT & STALKING

Any CCV student, faculty, or staff member who has experienced sexual assault, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking is urged to immediately seek help. Help includes seeking medical assistance, notifying law enforcement, seeking counseling or crisis response, and making a report to the College. CCV will provide assistance upon request. Emergency Response - 911 VT Sexual Violence Hotline............................................... 800.489.7273 VT Domestic Violence Hotline...........................................800.228.7395

COLLEGE & COMMUNITY RESOURCES CCV has fostered close and collaborative relationships with health and wellness organizations available in Vermont communities. For information on the resources in your area: • Contact CCV’s Resource Coordinator Connie Beal at 802-881-4218 or connie@unitedwaycc.org. The Resource Coordination service is free and confidential. Contact Connie if any of the following issues are impeding your success at CCV: housing, transportation, childcare, eldercare, financial stress, navigating government benefits, healthcare, mental health counseling, or legal issues. • Contact your CCV advisor for information about community resources. • Call 211 for assistance. Vermont 211 provides all people in Vermont with free access to community resources through information and referral. 10 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS /COLLEGE & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Every member of the Community College of Vermont (CCV) should work to ensure nondiscriminatory processes and practices with faculty, staff, and students. Qualified students are recruited for, admitted to, and participate in all college programs without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. CCV will provide reasonable accommodations to create equal opportunity for students with known disabilities. CCV is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty and staff are employed without discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. CCV will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, CCV will engage in efforts to recruit, admit, and support students and to recruit, employ, and support employees in order to achieve the diversity which advances the educational mission. CCV complies with state and federal laws related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Please contact Penne Lynch, CCV Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer/504 Coordinator, if auxiliary aid or service is needed to apply for admission or employment. Any questions or complaints about potential or perceived discrimination in violation of any state or federal law should be directed to Heather Weinstein, CCV Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 802.828.3010 or heather.weinstein@ccv.edu, or Penne Lynch, Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer/504 Coordinator, PO Box 489, Montpelier, VT 05601; the VSC Office of the Chancellor; the Vermont Office of the Attorney General; the Regional Office of Civil Rights; or the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, Washington, D.C.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

TUITION & FEES For accurate and current tuition and fee information visit our website or refer to the current CCV Course Schedule. RESIDENCY FOR IN-STATE TUITION

In-state tuition rates apply to students who have maintained legal residence in Vermont for at least one continuous year prior to enrollment. Out-of-state students seeking in-state status must submit a completed In-State Tuition Application, available at http://ccv.edu/pay/residency-requirements-state-tuition. Permanent residents of other New England states may be eligible for the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Tuition Break Program which allows them to enroll in a CCV degree or certificate program and pay a special tuition rate of approximately 75% of the current out-of-state tuition. The same tuition rate applies to New York residents of Washington and Rensselaer counties who enroll as degree students. AUDIT

CCV allows students who are not interested in receiving academic credit to audit courses. Audit students pay full tuition and fees and must declare their audit status at the time of registration. Audit students receive a grade of AU and do not receive credit or documentation for the course. YOUR FINANCIAL AID IS DEPENDENT UPON ATTENDING CLASSES

To receive your financial aid, you must attend your classes and complete your course work. If circumstances prevent you from doing so, please talk to your financial aid counselor before dropping your courses to determine the impact on your financial aid eligibility and/or bill.

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WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS DROP DATES TO RECEIVE TUITION REFUNDS* FOR CREDIT-BEARING COURSES: Must Drop By** If Using Financial Aid All Other Payment Methods Day before first class......................0% owed by student...........................................100% refund Day before second class...............20% owed by student............................................80% refund Day before third class..................50% owed by student.............................................50% refund On or after day of third class.....100% owed by student..............................................0% refund HOW DROPPING A COURSE AFFECTS FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

• If you drop a course by the day before the 3rd class meeting, you will not receive federal and state grants for that class. • If you have a loan and you drop below six credits, you will lose your loan if it has not been disbursed to CCV. • If you stop attending all of your classes or drop all of them, your Federal financial aid (Direct Stafford loans and Pell, and SEOG grants) will be prorated to the last date of attendance. This will most likely result in owing a balance to CCV. • If you drop in the first three weeks but stay enrolled in and attend at least 3 credits, you will not be eligible for aid for the dropped courses and your Federal financial aid will be adjusted. Pell, VSAC, SEOG grants, Direct Stafford loans, and work-study ALL are affected by dropping a class. • Scholarships may be withdrawn or reduced. • Veteran’s benefits may also be reduced or cancelled. Check with the VA office. If you choose to drop a course, the administrative fee is not refundable. You may be eligible for a partial or full refund of tuition and course fees when officially dropping a course using one of these methods (see above table for specifics): 1 . Log onto the portal, go to Web Services, choose Student Registration, and click on Register and Drop Sections. 2. Complete, sign, and discuss the drop form with your CCV advisor and financial aid counselor in your local CCV academic center. CCV’s Refund Policy can be found by visiting http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/ policies-procedures/, and selecting the Drop, Add, and Refund Policy. If you enroll in a degree program at another Vermont State College, the refund policies of that institution may apply rather than CCV policies. Please consult that institution for information about its policies. *A 100% refund is provided for non-credit courses, independent studies, and field experiences that the student drops by the day before the first class meeting. On or after the first day of class, no refund is provided. The administrative fee is non-refundable. **Online classes generally start on the first Tuesday of each semester. Each online class meeting begins on a Tuesday and ends the following Monday.

FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL AID Even with CCV’s low tuition costs, paying for your courses may be difficult. Financial aid is there to assist you. CCV is committed to helping its students apply for and receive needed financial aid. Visit the financial aid section on the CCV website at http://ccv.edu/pay/financial-aid/, and see the financial aid counselor at your local CCV office for assistance. RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS

An important part of the financial aid process is to know and understand your rights and responsibilities regarding state and federal financial aid. Student Rights A financial aid recipient has the right to: • Know what financial aid is available, how financial aid will be distributed, how decisions on that distribution are made, and the basis for those decisions; • Know how financial need was determined, including how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses are considered in the budget; • Know what resources (such as parent and/or student contribution and other financial aid) were considered in the calculation of need; • Know how much of financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met by the award; • Request an explanation of the various programs in the student aid package; • Know the College’s refund policy; • Know how the school determines whether satisfactory academic progress is being made and what the consequences are if it is not; • Appeal financial aid decisions through the CCV Complaint Resolution Policy. Remember: • The financial aid counselor at each CCV academic center provides assistance to students who wish to apply for financial aid. Complete all required application materials on time and return them to the appropriate source. Early application will result in a smoother financial aid process. • You must attend classes. Successful completion of your courses helps ensure your continued eligibility for aid. • If you already have a college degree or have done college-level work elsewhere, special circumstances may apply to your aid eligibility. Talk to a CCV financial aid counselor about your previous degree. • As federal and state regulations may change, CCV reserves the right to change our policies and procedures without notice in order to comply.

FINANCIAL AID

Student Responsibilities • Complete all application forms accurately and submit them in accordance with the directions and in a timely manner; • Attend all classes; • Provide correct information, including social security number; • Promptly return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested to either the financial aid office or the agency to which you submitted the application; • Read and understand all forms that require a signature and keep copies of such forms; • Accept responsibility for all signed agreements; • Purchase your textbook(s); • Perform the work that is agreed upon in accepting a federal college work study award; • Be familiar with the consequences of dropping a class, not making satisfactory academic progress, and/or not attending regularly; • Notify CCV of any change in address, name, or any other information which may affect CCV’s ability to contact you or maintain records; • Notify CCV of the receipt of any outside scholarships or other financial aid; • Seek resolution of complaints regarding the award of financial aid at CCV through procedures as they are outlined in the Complaint Resolution Policy; • Complete a student loan exit interview if you are a loan recipient and your attendance falls below six credits or you are planning to graduate or leave CCV. This may be done with a CCV financial aid staff person or online at https://studentloans.gov. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid at CCV includes grants, scholarships, a student employment program, and loans. Specific eligibility requirements apply to the federal aid programs. The College administers or participates in the following financial aid programs: • Federal Pell Grant – Need-based grant for a student without a first bachelor’s degree. The exact award amount varies, depending on the student’s course load and financial need. • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) – Need-based grant for a student without a first bachelor’s degree. Award amounts vary based on student’s course load and financial need and availability of funds. The maximum award depends on availability of funds. • Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) – Need-based financial aid offered in the form of part-time employment at CCV or at other eligible employers. Students interested in work-study employment should check with local CCV academic center staff.

FINANCIAL AID

• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan – Need-based, low-interest student loan available to students with financial need who are attending at least half-time (6 credits) per semester and are completing their coursework in a timely manner. Interest is paid by the federal government while you are in school. • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan – Low-interest student loan designed to assist students enrolled at least half-time who are not eligible, or are only partially eligible, for the subsidized Stafford Loan. Interest does accrue while enrolled in school. • Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan – Low-interest loan available to parents of dependent students who are enrolled at least half-time. • Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Grant Program – Need-based grant program available to Vermont residents attending as full-time, part-time or non degree students. • Scholarship Programs – CCV offers or participates in several scholarship programs. Contact your financial aid advisor for more details. APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Who Should Apply? Anyone who thinks s/he may be eligible and who requires financial aid to attend CCV should apply. To be eligible for federal financial aid and most VSAC grants, you must be enrolled in a CCV degree program. Who Is Eligible? To be eligible to receive federal and state financial aid, you must: • Be a United States citizen, national, or permanent resident, or in another specified status; • Have a high school diploma or G.E.D., or have completed a home school course of study; • Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on federal grants; • Maintain satisfactory academic progress once enrolled at CCV; • Be registered for at least 3 credits in a given semester; How to Apply To learn how to apply for financial aid, visit http://ccv.edu/pay/financial-aid/ HOW AWARDS ARE CALCULATED & DETERMINED

You and/or your family are expected to contribute to your education from your own earnings and assets according to your and your family’s means. This takes into account income, assets, household size, and other relevant information. Financial aid is made available after a determination that your or your family’s resources are insufficient to meet your educational expenses. Federal, state, and College guidelines and regulations of the various financial aid programs are also considered, as well as current funding levels. Selection of financial aid recipients is made in accordance with CCV’s Nondiscrimination Policy. 16 FINANCIAL AID

In most cases, the amount of financial aid offered will not exceed the amount needed to meet the difference between your total educational expenses and your (or your family’s) resources. In cases where funds are limited, priority is given to students who complete all relevant paperwork in a timely manner. The College determines cost of attendance for its students. The cost reflects a reasonable allowance for room and board, books, supplies, travel, personal expenses, and any applicable loan fee. (Purchase of a car or a computer are not calculated in the cost of attendance.) You are responsible for obtaining textbooks before the first class meeting. If your financial aid is adequate, up to $500 of textbook costs may be charged against it. See your financial aid counselor to complete CCV Financial Aid Advance to Purchase Textbooks (FAAPT) form. As far as travel expenses are concerned, we realize that there may be great disparity between the amounts of travel required for students to attend classes that are held in locations all over the state. In order to treat all students equally, an average travel allowance is computed each academic year and is applied uniformly to all student budgets. If you have attended another college within the last 12 months, CCV will access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to determine your past federal financial aid. The result could affect the amount of aid for which you are eligible for the balance of the financial aid year. Your enrollment status also influences the amount of financial aid you can be awarded. Enrollment per semester, for financial aid purposes, is as follows:

3 - 5 credits...................................................less than half-time 6 - 8 credits..................................................................half-time 9 - 11 credits.................................................three-quarter time 12 or more credits .......................................................full-time

HOW YOU ARE NOTIFIED OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY

We will officially inform you of your eligibility for financial aid by sending you an award letter. You can also view your awards online through Web Services, accessed through the student portal. If you wish to decline or modify the Direct Loan amount you have been awarded, you must notify us in writing. If you haven’t received an award letter by the fifth week of classes, contact your financial aid counselor. If you have applied and been approved for a Federal Direct Loan, you will receive a loan disclosure notice from the federal Department of Education. We will notify you within 30 days of the date your loan funds are placed on your student account.

FINANCIAL AID

Your financial aid eligibility may change within a semester based on changes in your enrollment status, receipt of other financial aid, or other circumstances. We will send you a revised award notification if your eligibility changes for these or other reasons. HOW FINANCIAL AID IS PAID TO YOUR ACCOUNT

At the end of the College’s add/drop period, we verify your attendance in all your courses before we disburse grant or loan funds to your account. You must attend classes to receive your financial aid. Once your attendance for a semester is verified, your Pell, SEOG, student loans, VSAC grant and other grant aid are credited to your account. All financial aid is applied to your bill to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Any financial aid in excess is considered a cash disbursement (refund) to help you defray the costs of books, supplies, travel, and other expenses. These funds will be sent to you within 14 business days of the credit balance. If you are eligible for a cash disbursement from SEOG, PELL, VSAC grant, or other grant/scholarship aid, and part of your charges are paid by a third party (a relative, your employer, or an agency) we will reimburse the third party’s portion first. ADJUSTMENT OF AID BASED ON STUDENT DROP OR WITHDRAWAL

Your financial aid is initially awarded based on your intended or actual enrollment status at the start of a given semester. If courses are added or dropped within the add/drop period, your financial aid will be adjusted to reflect your eligibility, based on your enrollment status at the end of the add/drop period. If you withdraw from all courses in a given semester, CCV is required to determine if any federal financial aid has to be returned to the federal financial aid programs, whether or not any financial aid funds have already been given to you as a cash disbursement (refund). Where required, CCV must repay the federal financial aid programs in the following order: Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans, Federal Direct Subsidized loans, Federal Direct PLUS loans; Federal Pell grants; Federal SEOG Program aid; other assistance. A financial aid student dropping his/her full academic program (all semester courses) will result in that student having a remaining bill ranging from the $75 registration fee to possibly the entire bill for tuition and fees. If loans are involved, the student could be liable for repaying a percentage of that total amount as well. NOTE: For optimal use of Federal Title IV financial aid, the student must attend classes and complete courses. If circumstances arise that impede attendance, s/he should seek advice regarding the financial impact of terminating enrollment in the CCV academic program.

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MAINTAINING YOUR FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY

Attendance You must attend classes regularly in order to get your financial aid award. To stop attending has serious consequences for your financial aid eligibility. CCV may have to return funds to the funding agency. The College, in turn, will bill you. If you think you have to drop courses or leave the College, discuss your decision with your academic advisor and financial aid counselor before you stop attending classes. Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial aid awards are conditional on you making satisfactory academic progress in your course of study according to CCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic Progress and Financial Aid policies. (Review the complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy at http://ccv.edu/policy or request a written copy from your financial aid advisor.) First of all, you must meet and maintain good academic standing as defined by CCV. In addition, federal regulations say that you may not receive Title IV financial aid if you are not progressing at a rate which will allow you to complete your degree program within 150% of the credits required. This rate is derived by taking your total attempted credits and dividing by your total earned college-level credits. Attempted credits are credits for which you registered and attended at least one class meeting. Financial aid is available for a limit of 90 attempted credits for an associate degree. NOTE: If you already have a college degree, special circumstances may apply to your aid eligibility. Please talk to a CCV financial aid counselor about your previous degree. Basic Skills Limit You are not eligible for federal financial aid for more than 24 credits of developmental course work. Courses in English Language Learning (ELL) are not included. In addition, any developmental skills course work you take must be considered necessary for you to pursue a regular post-secondary program. Repeated Coursework If you repeat a course because you failed it in a previous term or because you wish to improve your grade, then the credits for that course are included in the total number of credits that you are taking when determining enrollment status for Pell awards. After successfully completing the repeated coursework, you cannot receive financial aid for a course if you wish to further improve the grade by repeating it a third time. Remember that repeated courses add to the total number of credits attempted and the number of credits of aid for which you are eligible. See Academic Standing Policy on our website.

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FINANCIAL AID APPEALS

Federal regulations require that a college permits appeals made by individual students to reinstate their eligibility in extraordinary circumstances. CCV has an appeal process that takes into consideration a student’s patterns of completion throughout their enrollment at CCV, extraordinary circumstances, and a very specific plan for completing a degree program. A student who wishes to appeal a financial aid eligibility decision must submit an appeal to a financial aid appeals board, consisting of the academic dean, the dean of students, and the director of financial aid (or their designees). In preparing and submitting an appeal, the student must include four pieces: 1. a letter detailing circumstances that resulted in financial aid ineligibility related to Satisfactory Academic Progress and how those circumstances have changed; 2. an approved CCV Degree Plan; 3. documentation of successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment; 4. a completed Habits of Success Reflection activity; and 5. a specific semester-by-semester schedule of courses for completing the degree. This schedule assumes that all credits attempted will be completed with a grade of C– or better (no dropped/withdrawn courses, no incomplete courses, and no D, F, or NP grades). The plan must be submitted with advisor approval. Appeals must be received by the following schedule: • July 1 for financial aid eligibility for the following fall semester; • December 1 for financial aid eligibility for the following spring semester; • April 1 for financial aid eligibility for the following summer semester. CCV’s financial aid appeals board will have the authority to extend financial aid eligibility for an approved completion plan on a semester-by-semester basis. COMPLAINT RESOLUTION

If you wish to file a complaint relating to financial aid or the application of the Academic Standing Policy at CCV, you may do so by following the procedures outlined in CCV’s Complaint Resolution Policy. See http://ccv.edu/learn-aboutccv/policies-procedures/ Department of Education Student Loan Ombudsman’s Office If you are unable to clarify or resolve a federal student loan issue, the Department of Education offers an ombudsman service available at: http://studentaid.gov/ repay-loans/disputes/prepare Via telephone: 877-557-2575 Via fax: 202-275-0549 Via mail: FSA Ombudsman Group, P.O. Box 1843, Monticello, KY 42633 STUDENT RECORDS, CONFIDENTIALITY & ACCESS

CCV complies with confidentiality requirements as they are outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). See the VSC FERPA Policy at http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/policies-procedures/ 20 FINANCIAL AID

HABITS OF SUCCESS Successful students demonstrate a number of important habits inside and outside the classroom. Students who demonstrate these skills and behaviors will be better positioned to meet CCV’s expectations and achieve their own educational goals. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

SCHOOL-LIFE BALANCE

• Make commitment to attend every class • Demonstrate follow-through • Accept responsibility for agreements • Understand your rights & responsibilities • Be able to locate policies

• Choose courses that fit your schedule & responsibilities • Anticipate obstacles before they become problems • Develop contingency plans • Identify your sources of support at the College & in your life UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES

COLLEGE COMMUNICATION TOOLS

• Check email & mail regularly • Update contact information on the portal • Monitor your grades & overall progress in each course • Read instructor feedback & provide feedback to others

• Have course materials at start of semester • Read your course descriptions & syllabi • Use academic resources to improve performance • Know how your advisor can help & contact him or her as needed MINDSET

PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE

• Demonstrate professional conduct electronically & in person • Arrive prepared & on time • Call ahead when late or absent • Raise concerns respectfully ACADEMIC PLANNING

• Recognize that success in college requires hard work • Expect stress, but know you can work through it • Find & create learning strategies that work for you • Ask questions when things do not make sense

• Use academic planning tools (e.g., program evaluation) • Understand what’s required in your degree & when • Track your progress toward completing degree

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2016 - 2017 CALENDAR MAY 2016 S 1

M T 2

W T 4

JUNE 2016 F

W T

4 3

SEPTEMBER 2016

M T

AUGUST 2016 M T

W T 1

M T

JULY 2016 S

S 4

M T 5

W T 7

OCTOBER 2016 M T

W T

S 1

M T

NOVEMBER 2016 S

M T

W T

DECEMBER 2016

S 4

M T 5

JANUARY 2017

W T

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M T 6

W T

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S 5

M T 6

W T

APRIL 2017

M T

W T

S 1

23/ 30

MAY 2017 S 7

M T

W T

8 May - 14 May 2016 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

W 4

Buy your textbooks & double-check your transportation, childcare & work schedule. May 13: Summer financial aid deadline.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

To Do List for This Week:

15 May - 21 May 2016 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

W 4

Have contingency plans in place. What will you do if your car breaks down? Your child care falls through? etc. May 16: Summer late registration week begins. May 20: Summer registration ends.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

To Do List for This Week:

22 May - 28 May 2016 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

W 4

May 23: Summer semester begins. May 30: Memorial Day Holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No classes, CCV Centers closed. Use the syllabus from each class to write down all readings & assignment due dates. Make a plan.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 1 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

29 May - 4 June 2016 JUNE

Important Dates & Reminders:

Use the Project & Assignment Management pages to break class projects into manageable steps & to manage deadlines. June 4: CCV Graduation.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 2 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

5 JUNE - 11 JUNE 2016 JUNE S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Visit the Learning & Career Center to strengthen assignments; grow math, writing & research skills; and more.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 3 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

12 JUNE - 18 JUNE 2016 JUNE S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Unsure about your career goals? Meet with a CCV Career Consultant to learn about different careers & job opportunities in VT.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 4 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

19 JUNE - 25 JUNE 2016 JUNE S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Feeling stressed? Know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. Many students report feeling particularly stressed during the 5th week of a semester.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 5 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

26 JUNE - 2 JULY 2016 JUNE S

Important Dates & Reminders:

You can use eTutoring for help with editing papers, math, research and other subjects.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 6 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

3 JULY - 9 JULY 2016 JULY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

F 1

S 2

Make friends and gain leadership experience by joining CCV’s Community of Student Representatives. July 4: Independence Day Holiday – No classes, CCV Centers closed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 7 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

10 JULY - 16 JULY 2016 JULY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

F 1

S 2

Be sure to read feedback on the midterm evaluations your faculty completed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 8 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

17 JULY - 23 JULY 2016 JULY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

F 1

S 2

Not sure how to study the right way? Visit the Learning and Career Center to learn different ways to study. July 18: Course Evaluations open for students.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 9 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

24 JULY - 30 JULY 2016 JULY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

F 1

S 2

Make an appointment to register for next semester before classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 10 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

31 JULY - 6 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Review your final projects, paper, and exams & make a plan to finish strong.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 11 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

7 AUGUST - 13 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Check with your financial aid counselor to make sure you are ready to register for next semester.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 12 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

14 AUGUST - 20 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Complete anonymous final course evaluations for each of your instructors. August 15: Summer classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 13 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

21 AUGUST - 27 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST S

Important Dates & Reminders:

August 26: Fall financial aid deadline. Buy your textbooks & double-check your transportation, childcare & work schedule.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

To Do List for This Week:

28 AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 3 2016 AUGUST S

Important Dates & Reminders:

August 29: Fall late registration week begins. September 2: Fall late registration ends.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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4 SEPTEMBER - 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

September 5: Labor Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No classes, CCV Centers closed. September 6: Fall classes begin. Use the syllabus from each class to write down all readings & assignment due dates. Make a plan.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 1 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

11 SEPTEMBER - 17 SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

T 1

F 2

S 3

Use the Project & Assignment Management pages to break class projects into manageable steps & to manage deadlines.

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18 SEPTEMBER - 24 SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER S 4

M 5

T 6

W 7

Important Dates & Reminders:

Visit the Learning & Career Center to strengthen assignments; grow math, writing & research skills; and more.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 3 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

25 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER 2016 SEPTEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Unsure about your career goals? Meet with a CCV Career Consultant to learn about different careers & job opportunities in VT.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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2 OCTOBER - 8 OCTOBER 2016 Important Dates & Reminders:

OCTOBER S

S 1

Feeling stressed? Know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. Many students report feeling particularly stressed during the 5th week of a semester.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 5 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

9 OCTOBER - 15 OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

You can use eTutoring for help with editing papers, math, research and other subjects.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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16 OCTOBER - 22 OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Make friends and gain leadership experience by joining CCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community of Student Representatives.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 7 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

23 OCTOBER - 29 OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Be sure to read feedback on the midterm evaluations your faculty completed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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30 OCTOBER - 5 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER T

Important Dates & Reminders:

Not sure how to study the right way? Visit the Learning and Career Center to learn different ways to study. October 31: Registration begins (spring and summer).

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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6 NOVEMBER - 12 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER S

T 1

Important Dates & Reminders:

Make an appointment to register for next semester before classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

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13 NOVEMBER - 19 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER S

T 1

Important Dates & Reminders:

W 2

T 3

F 4

S 5

Review your final projects, paper, and exams & make a plan to finish strong.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 11 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

20 NOVEMBER - 26 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Check with your financial aid counselor to make sure you are ready to register. November 24-25: Thanksgiving Holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No classes, CCV Centers closed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 12 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

27 NOVEMBER - 3 DECEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Visit the Learning & Career Center & ask a peer academic mentor to help edit projects and papers.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 13 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

4 DECEMBER - 10 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Complete anonymous final course evaluations for each of your instructors.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 14 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

11 DECEMBER - 17 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

T 1

Finish strong and celebrate being one semester closer to earning your CCV degree!

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

Week 15 Fall Semester To Do List for This Week:

18 DECEMBER - 24 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER S 4

M 5

T 6

Important Dates & Reminders:

W 7

December 19: Fall classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

To Do List for This Week:

25 DECEMBER - 31 DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER S

Important Dates & Reminders:

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1 JANUARY - 7 JANUARY 2017 JANUARY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

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8 JANUARY - 14 JANUARY 2017 JANUARY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Buy your textbooks & double-check your transportation, childcare & work schedule. January 13: Spring financial aid deadline.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

102

To Do List for This Week:

103

15 JANUARY - 21 JANUARY 2017 JANUARY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Have contingency plans in place. What will you do if your car breaks down? Your child care falls through? etc. January 16: Late spring registration week begins/ MLK Day (Centers open). January 20: spring registration ends.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

104

To Do List for This Week:

105

22 JANUARY - 28 JANUARY 2017 JANUARY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

January 22: Web spring registration add period ends at midnight. January 23: Spring classes begin. Use the syllabus from each class to write down all readings & assignment due dates. Make a plan.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

106

Week 1 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

107

29 JANUARY - 4 FEBRUARY 2017 FEBRUARY

Important Dates & Reminders:

Use the Project & Assignment Management pages to break class projects into manageable steps & to manage deadlines.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

108

Week 2 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

109

8 FEBRUARY - 11 FEBRUARY 2017 FEBRUARY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Visit the Learning & Career Center to strengthen assignments; grow math, writing & research skills; and more.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

110

Week 3 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

111

12 FEBRUARY - 18 FEBRUARY 2017 Important Dates & Reminders:

FEBRUARY S

Unsure about your career goals? Meet with a CCV Career Consultant to learn about different careers & job opportunities in VT.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

112

Week 4 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

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19 FEBRUARY - 25 FEBRUARY 2017 FEBRUARY S 8

M 6

T 7

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 4 11

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Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

114

Week 5 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

115

26 FEBRUARY - 4 MARCH 2017 MARCH

Important Dates & Reminders:

You can use eTutoring for help with editing papers, math, research and other subjects.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

116

Week 6 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

117

5 MARCH - 11 MARCH 2017 MARCH S

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Important Dates & Reminders: Make friends and gain leadership experience by joining CCVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community of Student Representatives.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

118

Week 7 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

119

12 MARCH - 18 MARCH 2017 MARCH S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Be sure to read feedback on the midterm evaluations your faculty completed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

120

Week 8 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

121

19 MARCH - 25 MARCH 2017 MARCH S 5

M 6

Important Dates & Reminders:

T 7

Not sure how to study the right way? Visit the Learning and Career Center to learn different ways to study.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

122

Week 9 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

123

26 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2017 MARCH S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Make an appointment to register for next semester before classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

124

Week 10 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

125

2 APRIL - 8 APRIL 2017 APRIL S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Review your final projects, paper, and exams & make a plan to finish strong.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

126

Week 11 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

127

9 APRIL - 15 APRIL 2017 APRIL S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Check with your financial aid counselor to make sure you are ready to register.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

128

Week 12 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

129

16 APRIL - 22 APRIL 2017 APRIL S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Visit the Learning & Career Center & ask a peer academic mentor to help edit projects and papers.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

130

Week 13 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

131

23 APRIL - 29 APRIL 2017 APRIL S

Important Dates & Reminders:

S 1

Complete anonymous final course evaluations for each of your instructors.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

132

Week 14 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

133

30 APRIL - 6 MAY 2017 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Finish strong and celebrate being one semester closer to earning your CCV degree! May 5: Spring classes end.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

134

Week 15 Spring Semester To Do List for This Week:

135

7 MAY - 13 MAY 2017 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

May 13: Summer financial aid deadline. Buy your textbooks & double-check your transportation, childcare & work schedule.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

136

To Do List for This Week:

137

14 MAY - 20 MAY 2017 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

May 15: Summer late registration week begins. May 20: Summer registration ends. Have contingency plans in place. What will you do if your car breaks down? Your child care falls through? etc.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

138

To Do List for This Week:

139

21 MAY - 27 MAY 2017 MAY S 7

Important Dates & Reminders:

May 22: summer classes begin. Use the syllabus from each class to write down all readings & assignment due dates. Make a plan.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

140

Week 1 Summer Semester To Do List for This Week:

141

28 MAY - 3 JUNE 2017 MAY S

Important Dates & Reminders:

Use the Project & Assignment Management pages to break class projects into manageable steps & to manage deadlines. May 29: Memorial Day Holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No classes, CCV Centers closed.

Appointments and Assignments, Projects, & Exams Due This Week:

142

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Students get real-world experience and hands-on learning in every major.

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Programs at are directly tied to vital industries with good careers.

We offer 5 different ways to take your education to the next level. Learn more about the CCV to VTC Pathways: ccv program

vtc program

Allied Health Preparation Certificate

Practical Nursing Certificate

Associate Degree in STEM Studies

BS in Renewable Energy

STEM Studies Certificate

AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Any associate degree

BS in Business Technology and Management

Any associate degree

BS in Applied Business Management (online)

Shawn McElwain ccv transfer coordinator, assistant director of admissions 802.879.2368 smcelwain@vtc.edu

vtc.edu/pathways | 800 442 8821

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Put the power of a Lyndon degree to work for you. Generous scholarships for transfer students Looking for the shortest path to your bachelor ’s degree? Make Lyndon your next stop. Take control of your career path with our hands-on education, one-on-one personal attention, and outstanding job placement record.

IN THE TOP 20% OF U.S. COLLEGES FOR MILITARY VETERANS.

Lyndon has fast and easy credit transfer and no application fees for all transfers. LSC’s Transfer Coordinator will get you on track to enjoy the benefits of a four-year degree in these professional programs:

IN THE TOP 25% OF VERMONT COLLEGES FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

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