Student Resource Guide 2013-2014

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Fall 2013 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR* Mar 1 - Apr 12 Apr 29 - 30 May 1 May 2 - 13 May 14 - June 2 June 3 August 7 - 8 August 16**** August 16 -29*** August 17 - 18 August 29 August 29 September 2 September 6 September 8 September 9 August 31 - Sept 1 September 13 September 27 November 11 November 22 November 22 November 22 November 28 - 29 November 30 - Dec 1 December 12 - 18 December 14 - 15 December 18 Dec 23 - January 2

Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for Fall EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointment DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by appointment Registration for continuing students by appointment Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students** Registration for non-matriculating students Open Registration and K-12 concurrent enrollment students begins First day of instruction for Weekday classes Late Add Period (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on WebAdvisor before expiration) First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classes Last day to add a full-term class Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund Holiday -- Labor Day Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSON Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite WebAdvisor Census Date for full-term Courses (Late Add Petitions must be turned in within 5 working days after census date) No Saturday/Sunday Classes Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading option Holiday -- Native American Day Holiday -- Veterans Day Last day to submit a petition to graduate for the Fall 2013 term Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite WebAdvisor Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classes Thanksgiving Holiday No Saturday/Sunday Classes Final Examination Week Last day Saturday and Sunday Classes Last days of instruction Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED

*** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Registration option. **** Students may register online up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individually for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor.

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SPRING 2014 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR* Aug 1 - Sep 13 November 25 26 November 27 December 2 - 13 Jan 3 December 17 Dec 19 - Jan 2 January 3 January 6 January 7 January 11 - 12 January 13 Jan 13 - 24** January 20 January 24 January 26 January 31 February 2 February 3 February 7 FebruaryFebruary 14 February 15 - 16 February 17 February 28 March 17 - 23 April 25 April 25 May 17 - 18 May 21 May 15 - 21 May 21 May 26

Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for Spring EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointment DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by appointment Registration for continuing students by appointment Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students** Last day to order RUSH TRANSCRIPTS until January 3, 2014 (requests must be received by 3:00 p.m.)

Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED Registration for new non-matriculating Open registration Registration for K-12 concurrent enrollment students First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classes First day of instruction for Weekday classes Late Add Period for full-term classes (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on InSite WebAdvisor) Holiday -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Last day to add fill-term classes Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund or credit Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSON Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done online Census Date for full-term courses Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading option for full-term classes Holiday -- Lincoln’s Birthday No Saturday/Sunday Classes Holiday -- Washington’s Birthday Last day to petition to graduate and participate in the May 21 Commencement Exercises Spring Recess Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite WebAdvisor Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classes Last days of instruction for Sat/Sun classes Last day of instruction for weekday classes Final Examination Week Commencement Exercises Holiday -- Memorial Day

* Note: Dates are subject to change ** Students may register online through InSite WebAdvisor up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting. *** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Registration option.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individually for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor.

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Final Exam Schedule • FALL 2013 FINALS WEEK: December 12-18, 2013

Final examination week at Contra Costa College is from Thursday, Dec. 12th through Wednesday, Dec. 18th. All final exams must be given in accordance with the following schedule.

For Example: If your class starts at 9:10 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, look at the schedule below and find the row on the left that shows 9:10 am. To the right, you will see that your final exam for that course will be Wednesday, Dec. 18th from 9:00 am to 10:50 am.

MWF, MW, WF, MTWTH or Daily Classes (M-F) If your class begins at:

Your final exam is on: Mon. Dec. 16th

8:10/8:40 am

Wed. Dec. 18th

8 to 9:50 am

9:10/9:40 am

9 to 10:50 am

10:10/10:40 am

10 am to 11:50 pm

11:10/11:40 am

11 am to 12:50 pm

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12 pm to 1:50 pm

1:10/1:40 pm

1 to 2:50 pm

2:10/2:40 pm

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3:10/3:40 pm

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TTH or Daily Classes If your class begins at:

Your final exam is on: Tues. Dec. 17th

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12 to 1:50 pm

11 am to 12:50 pm

1:10/1:40 pm 2:10/2:40 pm

Thurs. Dec. 12th

1 to 2:50 pm 2 to 3:50 pm

3:10/3:40 pm

3 to 4:50 pm

Evening classes that meet after 4:00 p.m. will meet once during finals week.

Short-term classes will follow their regular schedule during finals week.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION DAY Final exam times which conflict may be held on Friday, Dec. 13th.

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How to Go There

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1. Log onto www.contracosta.edu.

2. Click on the “Insite WebAdvisor” link on the top right of the Home Page.

3. On the Insight Portal homepage, select “Insite Portal” (see image below). Your WebAdvisor username (User ID) is derived using the first letter of your first name, followed by your last name then the last 3 digits of your Student ID. For example, if your name is John Doe and your Student ID is 0000123, your username would be jdoe123. ) 4. Enter Your Password 5. Click on the big icon “Check My InSite Mail”

The InSite Portal

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is your one-stop online information hub. You can receive college and individual instructor’s information here.

Important News!

The College will send ALL Communications to Your InSite Mail Account.

Why Use Your Campus Email Account?

This is How the Campus Communicates with You!

• View your email daily • See course information from your instructors • Find important dates and deadlines from Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, wait list notices and other student services • Keep up with Student Events & Activities • Stay aware of Campus Emergency notifications 5 • 2013 -2 01 4 • St u de n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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Having Trouble Logging On???

Contact the District “Help Desk” at 925.229.6888 Help is available Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 9pm

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Welcome to The Student Life Department Welcome to Campus!

We Are Here to Help You!

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he Student Life Department provides personal, academic and financial support through its varied programs, services, and collaborative partnerships. Our goal is to nurture student development from outreach to goal completion through social and cultural activities and leadership development.

Get Your Student I.D. Card

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We offer the following Services:

ID Cards for students, faculty, and staff Campus and Community Resources Associated Students Union Offices and Meetings Inter-Club Council Office and Club Contact Information Campus Freedom of Expression and Vendor Check In Campus Event Information and Coordination Room Reservations for the ASU Chambers, Fireside Room, Recreation Room, Cafeteria, Amphitheatre, and Quad • Leadership Development

I.D Cards are free.

Important

You must bring your current class schedule to the Student Life Center to obtain a student I.D. card.

If you have any questions please ask our staff! We are happy to assist you!

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The Student Activity Fee of $5 allows the Associated Students Union (ASU student government) to provide funding for campus clubs, events, activities, and other campus-based opportunities that will benefit the student population. Such programs and opportunities include: • Student Scholarships • Textbook Scholarships • Transportation Assistance • Multi-cultural Events & Celebrations • Community Outreach If students do not want to participate in these opportunities, they can opt out of paying these fees by completing a fee waiver form and submitting the form to the cashier’s office at the time they register and/or BEFORE the last day of the refund period (Refund deadlines are listed in the Academic Calendar within the Class Schedule, Catalog and Student Resource Guide). Fee waiver forms are available online on ASU and Student Life website. Hard copies of the waiver are also availble in the Student Life Department.

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New Student Information/Registration online. After submitting the college application, students will receive an email with the orientation link.

All students who complete orientation will receive priority registration.

Who May Enroll You are eligible for admission to CCC if any of the following apply: • You are 18 years or older • You are a high school graduate • You have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam, and have been awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education • You are a secondary student in grades K-12 and have a written recommendation from your school principal (AB 338) • You are an indentured apprentice enrolled in related training programs • You are an international student who has been accepted for admission Restricted Enrollment You may not be permitted to enroll if any of the following apply: • You have not fully paid previous enrollment fees • You have outstanding library charges for books overdue or lost • You have other outstanding debts to the college • You have been placed on dismissal status

Application for Admission You must submit an online application (preferred) or a paper application for admission to the Admissions & Records Office (SSC-115).

Assessment We recommend all new students take the assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to help you and your Counselor determine the most appropriate course(s) needed to meet your educational goal(s).

Your placement will determine how New Student Steps many English & English as a Second Language and math classes you to Success will need, and may affect how long To ensure your success, the college you will be at CCC. Assessment provides the following support pro- results may also satisfy prerequisite grams that will help you complete requirements. Contra Costa Colyour educational goals: lege uses COMPASS, a computer• Orientation ized assessment for placement into English, math and ESL courses. The • Assessment COMPASS test is not timed and is • Counseling

–Student Educational Planning only open to students who have submitted an application, obtained a student ID # and intend to enroll at Contra Costa College. AssessOrientation ments are available by appointOrientation is designed to proment only. You may schedule an vide students with information and appointment in-person after the a concrete plan for succeeding in orientation in the counseling decollege. Topics covered in Orienta- partment (SSC-108), or online at tion include identifying educational www.contracosta.edu by clicking on and career goals, strategic use of the ASSESSMENT option under the campus student support services, Student Services tab, or by calling preparation for the college assess(510) 235-7800 ext. 4301, 4255. ment and review of college terms, We recommend preparation, policies and procedures. using the COMPASS sample quesThe Orientation can be comtions as a study guide under the pleted in person by registering ASSESSMENT webpage at www. for COUNS-108 (find class dates contracosta.edu under the “Student and times in the class schedule) or Services” tab.

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New Student Information – continued Counseling Students meet with a Counselor for major and career exploration, educational and career goal-setting, transcript evaluation, concise and up-to-date information and Student Ed Planning. Students should bring official transcripts from high school and other colleges to their first counseling sessions. Students can book a counseling appointment: • After completing their assessment.

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• Online at www.contracosta.edu by clicking on the COUNSELING option under the Student Services tab, or • In-person by visiting SSC-108 or by calling (510) 235-7800 ext. 4255 or 4496.

Note: During the first two weeks of the semester the Counseling department offers drop-in counseling sessions which are limited to 15 minutes. Also, during the peak registration period most counseling will be conducted in a group format.

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How Do I Apply Online to CCC? Go to “www.contracosta.edu” Click on “APPLY NOW” in the lower left portion of the homepage.

Click “Create an Account” if it is your first time applying. Click “Sign In” if you have an account.* IMPORTANT!

Provide a valid email address.

*NOTE: Returning students who previously applied using CCCApply must make a new account.

OpenCCC is our new application system.

For future reference, be sure to write down your:

Username: Password:

If you forgot your account, click on “Sign In” and then “I forgot my username” and/or “I forgot my password”.

IMPORTANT It is recommended but not required to provide your Social Security Number when you apply. If you provide your SSN on this application you may find it easier to access your student records when you need them if you forget or misplace your CCC student ID number. If you do not provide your SSN or do not have one, you will always need to use your CCC student ID number to access your student records. This information is emailed to you when you apply online. You will need to come in person to the Admissions & Records office or Enrollment Lab and bring a photo ID to obtain your stu-dent ID number and InSite WebAdvisor User Name if you misplace this information. All OpenCCC institutions are re-quired by law to keep your SSN private and secure and not to reveal it without your permission.

Click on “Start A New Application” to begin your application.

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Go to www.contracosta.edu Click on InSite/WebAdvisor(top right) Click on InSite Portal Log in to your InSite WebAdvisor account Click on WebAdvisor Click on Academic Services Click on Official Transcript Request After reading the information provided, you must check the box acknowledging you have read and understand the transcript request ordering process and prices. Click Submit.

9. Complete the online Transcript Request and click Submit.

Special Note about Pre-1999 Transcripts If your transcript contains activity prior to 1999, you cannot request a rush transcript until your records have been transferred from our archives. Please check the box to indicate you have pre-1999 records.

10. If you provided a personal address as the Recipient, go to step #10. If you selected a college as the Recipient, select “None of the Above” and click Submit.

11. Orders will not be processed without payment. Select Visa or MasterCard and click Submit.

12. Enter your credit or debit card information in the fields provided and verify your personal information. Click Submit.

13. Print your Payment Confirmation for your own records.

Express Transcripts can be produced in person at the Admissions & Records Office within one hour for an additional fee. Do not continue with the online process.

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California Resident Fee*

$46 per unit

Students who are California residents pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit.

Nonresident Fee

$251 total per unit

Nonresidents of California pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit, plus $198 in tuition per unit of credit, plus $7 for a capital outlay fee, per unit.

Non-U.S. citizen Tuition (Including International Students)

$251 total per unit

Non-U.S. citizens who cannot establish California residency pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit, plus $198 in tuition, plus $7 for a capital outlay fee, per unit of credit.

Health Insurance for $365 for Fall per student International Students $ 511 for Spring/Summer 2014 per student

The College offers low cost health insurance on a semester basis for International Students. Students have the option of purchasing their own health insurance and providing proof of such to the International Office before the beginning of the semester. Health Insurance coverage is mandatory.

Parking Permit

$40 per semester for a car or $3 per day (subject to change at any time without notice) and during the summer $20 per semester for a motorcycle or a car.

Term-length parking permits can be purchased only online through your WebAdvisor account. Permits are no longer available through the Bookstore or Cashier’s Office. BOGW (fee waiver) recipients receive a discount on parking permits.

Instructional Material Fees

Variable by course

See policy statement below.

Student Activity Fee** (This fee is optional; see the detailed information below)

$5.00 per semester

The Student Activity Fee allows the Contra Costa College Associated Students (student government) to provide funding for campus clubs, events, activities, and campus-based programs that will benefit the student population. Examples of programs which the activity fee could support are student scholarships, textbook scholarships, multi-cultural campus events, and community resource outreach programs.

Student Representation Fee

$1 per semester, required. Non-refundable.

All students.

Student ID Card

No charge for ID card or semester stickers; optional $5 ASUCCC activity sticker.

Student ID cards, semester stickers and ASUCC activity stickers which provide student activity and merchant discounts can be obtained in the Student Life Center in the SA Building. Continuing students obtain semester stickers with proof of registration.

Transcript Fee*

All requests require written authorization and advance payment.

Standard: First 2 copies in the district are free1, $5 thereafter Rush: $15 per transcript; $10 if the student qualifies for either of his/her 2 free copies Express: $30 per transcript; $25 if the student qualifies for either of his/her 2 free copies

Standard: Mailed through the U.S. Postal Service within 7-10 business days. No student pick-up allowed for standard service.

Rush: Mailed by U.S. Postal Service mail next business day or prepared for pickup.

Express: Same day service prepared for student pickup (may not always be available).

Verification fee

$2 per copy First 2 copies are free; $5 letterhead verification

Written authorization is required.

Verifications requested through the Admissions & Records Office will be assessed at $2 for each request. Students can receive free verifications of enrollment through WebAdvisor.(available 24-hours per day/7 days per week).

* This amount may be changed by the Governor / State Legislature without notice. ** Fee is voluntary. Refund forms are available at the Student Life Office. Refund forms must be submitted in person at the Cashier’s Office. Refund forms must be received within the first two weeks of instruction.

Refund checks will be issued monthly after the first two weeks of instruction each term.

1 Transcripts: Students may receive 2 free transcripts across the district (i.e. 1 at CCC and 1 at DVC equals 2).

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New Financial Aid Regulations

(Pell Lifetime Eligibility Limit, Ability to Benefit, Direct Loan Grace Period, Financial Aid Repeat Course Policy)

ATTENTION

ALL FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS! On December 23, 2011 the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law which significantly impacts Federal Student aid programs effective July 1, 2012.

Pell Lifetime Eligibility Limit Effective with the 2012-2013 award year, the duration of a student’s eligibility to receive a Federal Pell Grant is 12 fulltime semesters (or its equivalent).

The calculation of the duration of a student’s eligibility will include all years of the student’s receipt of Federal Pell Grant funding.

Once a student has received a Federal Pell Grant for 12 full-time semesters (or its equivalent) the student will no longer be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for future semesters.

High School Graduation Requirements Effective July 1, 2012, students who do not have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent (e.g., GED), or do not meet the home school requirements, will not be eligible to receive Federal student aid. Students may qualify for Federal student aid under one of the Ability-to-Benefit Test (ATB) alternatives IF the student was enrolled in a federal student aid eligible program prior to July 1, 2012. The ATB alternatives include the student passing an independently administered, approved ATB test or successfully completing at least six credit hours of postsecondary education.

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Direct Loan Grace Period Interest Subsidy

Effective July 1, 2012, students with Direct Subsidized Loans originated/disbursed on or after July 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2014 will be responsible for payment of interest accrued during the six month grace period.

New Rules

Financial Aid Repeat Course Policy Effective July 1, 2011, the Department of Education required colleges to limit how many times students can repeat a course and still receive financial aid for that course. Once a student earns a passing grade for a course that student can only repeat the course one more time and still receive financial aid. A passing grade is defined by the college as a D- or better. If a student enrolls in a previously passed course for a third time, this course will not count for financial aid purposes.

The policy allows a student to receive financial aid under the following situations: 1. To repeat any failed or withdrawn course until a passing grade is received.

2. To repeat one time any course in which you previously received a passing grade. ** Please note that the repeat course policy for financial aid is separate from institutional academic polices regarding repeat courses.**

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Financial Aid Checklist Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver

Cal Grant March 2nd Deadline

FAFSA Application

For additional information

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Policies and Procedures Attendance You must attend the first meeting of your class, or the instructor has the right to drop your enrollment in the course to make room for other students. If you cannot attend, you must notify the instructor.

• If you are having fees paid through the Office of Financial Assistance, you must make arrangements prior to your enrollment.

Paying Outstanding Debts You are expected to pay all debts promptly. Students must pay all If you decide not to complete the current and past fees owed to the college prior to enrollment for a class, you must drop it subsequent term. Students with by the deadline. any college-related debt will not IT IS THE STUDENT’S be allowed to enroll for subseRESPONSIBILITY TO DROP quent terms until their debt is paid THE COURSE . in full.

You are expected to attend all All debts, including fees for the meetings of your courses. When current term must be paid before you are forced to be absent, the transcripts or enrollment verificareason should be reported to your tions will be released. instructor(s) as soon as possible.

For day classes, call the instructor Referral of Debt to the California or division offices; for evening and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Saturday classes, call the evening/ Students who have a debt with Saturday monitor’s office after 5:00 the college and do not pay fees p.m. and on Saturdays. incurred through the summer term

by December of the same year will have their information sent to the Fees California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for collection. Once referred All enrollment and other fees to the FTB, an administrative fee should be paid at the time of will be added to the delinquent registration. balance equal to 33 1/3 percent. If • If you are taking regular classes, you should pay all fees at the Cashier’s Office in the SSC lobby, or in the Admissions & Records Office, SSC-115, or by credit card when enrolling online. If you are enrolling in a special weekend class or an off-campus class, you may pay your fees to the instructor at the first class meeting. You may pay with a check/money order or cash (in person only).

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students are subsequently owed a state tax refund, win a California Lottery prize, or have unclaimed property owed to them, these resources will first be used to pay the outstanding debt.

Dream Act

AB130 California Dream Act

As of January 1, 2012, students attending a California community college who are not legal citizens are exempt from paying nonresident fees under the provision set forth by the Dream Act Legislation.

Eligible students are as follows: • attended a California high school for at least 3 years • graduated from a California high school before enrolling into CCC. • must show efforts of applying for citizenship AB131 California Dream Act As of January 1, 2013, students will also qualify for the Board of Govenor’s Fee Waiver.

For more information contact The Office of Student Financial Assistance and Scholarships at (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508 or 4509, or check the financial aid website.

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Policies and Procedures-continued Instructional Materials Fees Instructional materials fees for FOR FREE Are You eligible certain selected credit or noncredit the BOGW? courses may be paid at the time of TUITION Through n It is easy! registration, or the materials may y for the n You can appl be purchased on your own. Authore iver onlin BOGW fee wa er aiv W ity for the charge is granted under org/BOG— n www.cccapply. t need a no do ts en Contra Costa Community College ud st n BOGW to its un of r be m nu District Board Policy 5024. minimum fee waiver.

At the beginning of the semester, qualify for the the instructor will inform you of the materials required. If you elect to Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver purchase the materials on your own, (BOGFW) you must receive the approval of the You may be eligible for a waiver of instructor. If you choose to pay the the enrollment fee if you are a Cali- instructional materials fee, you may fornia resident, and meet any one of do so at the time of registration. these three criteria: Instructional material fees re• You and your family are receiving funds are provided to students who public assistance from TANF/ withdraw from school or drop the CalWORKs, or Supplemental course by the required drop deadSecurity Income (SSI) or General line. This refund is contingent upon Assistance/General Relief, or have the return of all usable materials. certification from the California The instructor will verify that all Department of Veterans Affairs; materials have been returned and are suitable for resale and reuse.

• You have completed the Free Application for Financial Student Refund checks will be processed after the first two weeks of instrucAid (FAFSA) and have “financial tion and mailed to the student. need.”

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# in Household 2011 Income*

Family of 1 $16,335 Family of 2 $22,065 Family of 3 $27,795 Family of 4 $33,525 Family of 5 $39,255 Family of 6 $44,985 Family of 7 $50,715 Family of 8 $56,445 *Add $5,730 for each additional family member (subject to change).

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Financial Obligations of Students In accordance with Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Policy 5018, and California Education Code Section 72237, Contra Costa College shall withhold transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges from any student or former student who has been given a written notice that he or she has failed to pay a proper financial obligation due to the District or College. Any item or items withheld shall be released when the student satisfactorily meets the financial obligation.

Course Repetition You may repeat a course on in the following situations. 1) The course is identified as repeatable. 2) You are eligible to repeat the course to improve a substandard grade (D, F, NC, NP). The following guide will help you further understand the new repeatability rules (T5, Sections 55040-55046). The repeat

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Policies and Procedures-continued counts include all grades earned and withdrawals.

Allowable Repeats a. Non-Credit courses (no limit) b. Disability-related accommodation (3 repeats) c. Intercollegiate courses (3 repeats) d. Intercollegiate academic courses (3 repeats) e. Alleviation of substandard grade (2 repeats including withdrawals) f. Cooperative work experience (up to a total of 16 semester units) g. Enrollment in active participatory courses in physical education and visual and performing arts categorized in “families”, which have been defined as courses within the CCCC District that have similar activities. Examples are swimming, yoga, dance, theatre performance, musical theater. For more detailed information, please check the Admissions and Records website.

peat a course in which a grade “C” or better was received. To pursue such a repeat a student must file a Petition to Repeat form with Admissions & Records (download form at For more details on course repeat- www.contracosta.edu/studentservices/admiss). Approval will only ability, go to http://www.4cd.edu/ gb/policies_procedures/curriculum/ be granted under certain circumstances in accordance with CaliforC4001.pdf nia Education Code (Title 5). When such course repetition occurs the Again, courses are not repeatable student’s permanent academic unless noted within the course record shall be annotated in such descriptions listed in the catalog.

When a student receives a substan- a manner that all work remains legdard grade (“D”, “F”, “NC”, or “NP”) ible. Insuring a true and complete academic history. The best of the for a course, he/she may enroll in grades awarded for courses repeatit a second time without special ed under these provisions shall be permission. This is known as remecounted in calculating a student’s diation by course repetition. grade point average.

Students are limited to enrolling in a non-repeatable credit course a Please note that special additional criteria may be applied for certain maximum of three times. If a stuclasses, such as courses required for dent wishes to attempt the same course a fourth time (after all previ- entrance into the nursing program.

Note also that course repetition ous attempts resulted in substandard grades or withdrawals), he/she cannot be used to make up an inmust request special permission to complete (“I”) grade. do so. This request must be submitRepeats Requiring a Petition ted to the Admissions & Records Want your money back? a. Legally mandated training Office using the Petition to Repeat b. Repeat of an open entry/open form. Under no circumstances may Enrollment Fee Refunds exit variable unit course is a student repeat a course more repeatable upon petition up to No refund for enrollment fees than three times in order to allevithe number of times it takes to will be made if you withdraw from ate a substandard grade. complete one time the entire classes after the first two weeks of (Title 5, section 55042). curriculum of the course instruction for a semester length If a student repeats a course c. Significant change in industry or under this provision, only the better course or 10% for short term classes. Refund checks will be mailed licensure standards of the two grades will be used in to students the first week of each d. Courses with a local recency the GPA calculation. If both grades month. prerequisite for the course on an are the same, then only one will institution of higher education be counted. However, both grades You may receive a refund if: to which the students seeks to will appear on the transcript and 1. You drop the class by the deadtransfer the units for the course will only be line date. e. Under extenuating circumstanc- counted once. An “R” notation will 2. You become eligible for an enes, which are verified cases of appear next to the lower of the two rollment fee deferment from an accident, illness, or other cirgrades indicating that the course outside agency after you have cumstance beyond the student’s has been repeated. It is possible paid your enrollment fee. Submit control under certain circumstances, to re(or have the agency submit) to the f. Repeat of a non-repeatable course that has been taken 3 times and not passed (includes W’s)

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Policies and Procedures-continued Cashier’s Office a document of proof stating the deferment.

3. You become eligible for financial aid and receive an enrollment fee waiver after you have paid your enrollment fees.

4. The fee was collected in error.

Fees Collected in Error are those you do not owe for any of the following reasons: a. College cancelled the course b. College cancelled your enrollment (academic or other dismissal) c. Books for the course were not available d. You qualified for state financial aid later in the term e. Death of the student 5. No refund of enrollment fees will be made to any student who formally withdraws from classes later than two weeks from the day the class begins (or after 10% of classes that meet for a term shorter than 18 weeks). Ask your instructor for the refund drop date for any short-term class and for summer session classes.

6. For Summer terms, the refund deadline varies depending on the start and end dates.

Returned Check Fee A $15 fee will be charged for all checks returned for non-payment, including any check for which you stop payment.

• Do not stop payment on your check. This will delay your refund, and will also result in a $15 returned check fee charged for non-payment on the check. If you do not pay the fine, you will not be able to obtain a transcript, nor will you be allowed to enroll again until the fine and all other fees are paid.

Refunds for Residents and Nonresidents • Enrollment of fee refunds will be calculated and made automatically by the District if you are eligible.

• Complete withdrawal: Refund checks for complete withdrawal from the college will be processed immediately upon student request. In an emergency, contact the Admissions & Records Office.

• Refund checks for partial withdrawals will be processed after the first two weeks of instruction.

• Refund of fees paid by a personal check will be made after a 30-day hold to allow the check to clear the bank.

• A refund will not be made if you have other outstanding debt to the college.

• Refund checks will be mailed to the student address on file in the college Admissions & Records Office.

• If you have a new address, please notify the Admissions & Records Office at the time of withdrawal or change of program.

The District Office processes refund checks monthly.

If you have any further questions regarding this policy or the procedures, please refer them to the Cashier Office.

Parking Permit Refunds If you purchase a parking permit for the current semester and then drop ALL your courses within the first two weeks of instruction (or by 10% of the length of short-term courses), you may request a refund of the parking permit fee. You must return your parking decal to the Cashier’s Office for a refund. Your refund check will be mailed to you.

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Information Competency Graduation Requirement “Information Competency” is a graduation requirement for students wanting to earn an Associate degree. Students who began at Contra Costa College in the Fall 2006 semester or after, must complete this requirement in one of three ways: • successfully complete LIBST 110 (1 unit) or • successfully complete LIBST 110A (1 unit) or • successfully pass a challenge exam with a score of 70% or higher.

Challenge exams will be given four times during a semester. You may take the exam only once. You will be given a maximum of three hours to complete the exam. It will be offered in the library classroom/ computer lab. Seating is subject to availability, so call ahead or email to reserve your spot.

Contact Judy Flum (510) 2357800, ext. 4445 or email jflum@ contracosta.edu. Be sure to include your full name, student ID number, a phone number, and the date you wish to take the exam (once the dates become available).

Withdrawing from Courses Important: If you enroll in a course, even if you do not ever attend a class meeting, you are still considered to be enrolled until you officially drop the course. You may drop courses through WebAdvisor.

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If you do not withdraw from the course and do not attend, you may receive an “F” in the course.

IT IS NOT THE INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP YOU FROM YOUR COURSE. If you find that you must withdraw from college due to an emergency, but are unable to complete the necessary withdrawal steps yourself, please call the College Vice President’s Office at (510) 235-7800, ext 4216 or 4217 and request assistance.

Dropped From Courses for Non-Attendance It is your responsibility as a student to officially withdraw from courses by the deadline date if you do not plan to attend class. However, the instructor has the right to drop you from a course in the following circumstances: 1. Absence from the first meeting of the class 2. Absence from six hours of class If you are dropped from a course for non-attendance, you will receive a grade in accordance with the college grading policy.

See Grading Policy on the following page to see how a withdrawal affects your grade.

Grading Policy The following evaluation (grades) and non-evaluation symbols are used: GradePts Grade Unit 4 A 3 B 2 C 1 D

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Grade given students who withdraw from a course within allowed time Incomplete* Pass (at least satisfactory; units awarded are not counted in the GPA) No Pass (less than satisfactory or failing; units not counted in the GPA) Administrative symbol indicating the course was in progress beyond the end of the term Administrative symbol indicating delay in reporting grade Administrative symbol indicating withdrawal for military service

*An Incomplete Grade must be made up no later than one year following the grade assignment or it will automatically revert to the alternate grade indicated by the instructor. Incompletes will be given only for emergencies such as an accident, illness or family emergency. Petitions for time extensions may be made to the Admissions & Records Office, and may be granted only for good cause.

(must show a valid ID). This applies even if you do not ever attend a class meeting, unless your instructor chooses to drop you from the course according to the college attendance policy. However, it is NOT the responsibility of the instructor to drop you from a course if you do not attend the class. If you do not drop the course and do not attend class, you will most likely receive an ‘F’ in the course.

Wait List Option When classes are full, a wait list is an option. This option will allow you to add your name to a priority listing.

If space becomes available in that class before instruction begins, you will be notified via your InSite Portal e-mail that you have been assigned permission to enroll in the course.

It is important to check your Insite Portal email daily. If you have not enrolled and paid your fees within the time period of 3 days (effective Spring 2013 term), you will be dropped from the wait list.

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility

to check his/her InSite Mail regularly.

After you have enrolled, you may check your status on Insite/WebAdvisor or by phone.

Grading Policy as Related to After regular enrollment closes, Withdrawal from Courses the wait list will be produced and A ‘W’ grade is assigned if you sent to the instructor to use on the withdraw from a course within the first day of class. If students who allowed time. No grade points are are enrolled in the class do not recorded; no units are recorded; attend the first class meeting, the and the ‘W’ does not affect your GPA. The ‘W’ grade is used in calcu- instructor may drop them and add students from the wait list. If you lating progress. are not moved into the course from If you enrolled in a course, you the wait list during the regular regisare considered enrolled until you tration period, you must be sure to officially drop the course through attend the first meeting of the class InSite/WebAdvisor, or by filing to be considered for late enrolla Student Drop Notice with the ment from the wait list. If there is a Admissions & Records Office

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Policies and Procedures-continued 1. Enrollment for the purpose of auditing will be on a space-available basis, and requires the approval of the instructor. Classes with restricted enrollment due to regulations or space limitations cannot be audited. If you audit a Class Audit Policy class, your participation in class activities will be solely at the The Governing Board of the Contra discretion of the instructor.

Costa Community College District 2. You will be charged a non-refundauthorizes auditing of classes. You able audit fee of $15 per unit, must secure approval from the payable at the time of enrollment instructor whose course you wish as an auditor. You will not be to audit, and the division dean. The charged the enrollment fee for instructor and division dean reserve auditing a class. the right to approve or disapprove any audit request according to their 3. If you are enrolled in classes to receive credit for 10 or more discretion. Their decision is final. semester credit units, you will not Auditors will not be counted in the be charged a fee to audit three or enrollment-based decisions about fewer semester units per semester. maintaining or canceling classes.

4. No credit or grades will be Auditors will not be allowed to received for auditing a course. remain in class unless the audit reThe college will not maintain any quest form is processed by the CCC attendance or academic records.

Student Services Office, SSC-111.

You may audit a class at Contra 5. Priority in class enrollment shall Costa College providing that the be given to students who desire following conditions are met: to take the course for credit; therefore, enrollment for audit purposes will not be permitted until the first day of the second week of instruction. space available, and you are not at the class, you will lose your place on the wait list and another student may be added instead.

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6. You will not be permitted to change your enrollment from credit to audit. Once an audit request is approved, you will not be permitted to change your enrollment to receive credit.

Instructions for Auditing a Course 1. Pick up a course audit request form from the Student Services Office, SSC-111.

2. Obtain the signature of approval from the instructor of the course, and from the division dean.

3. Submit the signed audit form and the auditing fee to the Student Services Office, SSC-111. For more information, please call (510) 2357800, ext. 4269.

Non-credit Classes Noncredit classes are offerings designed to meet the special needs and capabilities of those students who do not desire or need to obtain credit. There are no tuition fees and no grades for any of the non-credit classes; however, minimal fees may be charged for supplies or other incidentals for some classes.Noncredit classes are listed separately at the end of each participating department in the main listing of courses, as well as under Community Education, along with the specific dates, times and meeting places.

Many of these classes are offered in senior centers, community centers, churches, etc. throughout West County for convenience and access.

Enrollments are accepted throughout the term. You may register at the college Admissions & Records Office, online, or at the first class meeting. For more information, call (510) 235-7800, ext. 4363.

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Student Code of Conduct Drug-Free CCC Campus It is the policy of Contra Costa College to uphold federal law by maintaining a campus where students, faculty, staff, and administration are prohibited from the abuse of alcohol and from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances as listed in Schedules I through IV of Section 232 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Section 812).

Any student who needs information about substance abuse treatment may consult a campus counselor, who can provide the student with information about available treatment resources. The District does not provide substance abuse treatment.

A Smoke Free CCC Smoking is a health hazard and is allowed only in Contra Costa College’s parking areas that are located at least 25 feet away from buildings.

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542), it is the policy of the Contra Costa Community College District and Contra Costa College to make the following information available: • The completion or graduation rates of certificate or degree-seeking, full-time students entering the college. This information is available as of July 1 each year to current students, and on request to prospective students before they enroll or enter into any financial obligation with the college. The information is published in our catalog.

• Annual reports of criminal activity on campus, and procedures in place for prevention of campus crime. This information is published and is available on request from the Campus Police Office (R Building) or on the Internet at www.4cd.net/crpa/ pd/default.aspx.

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Located in Chapter 1, CCC Catalog • Grievance Procedures • Relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking AB1088 • Student Academic Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct I. INTRODUCTION The Student Code of Conduct is a statement of the Contra Costa Community College District’s expectations regarding student standards of conduct, both academic and nonacademic. Students are expected to obey all laws and District policies and regulations.

Students shall be subject to discipline for violation of these laws, policies, and regulations. Student misconduct may also be subject to other regulations of the District, including but not limited to regulations regarding complaints of harassment and discrimination.

II. DEFINITIONS For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, the following words and terms are defined as follows: A. “Student” shall mean all persons enrolled in any courses at the colleges in the district, regardless of where courses are taught, whether they are enrolled fulltimeor part-time, for credit or noncredit or not-for credit or contract education,and whether or not s/he is planning to earn a degree, certificate of achievementor other certification.

Persons who are enrolled in online or hybrid courses arealso considered ‘students’. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term, but who have been admitted to the college and enroll in courses from time to time, and have a continuing relationship with the college are considered ‘students’.

B. “Governing Board” shall mean the Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

C. “District” shall mean the Contra Costa Community College District, including but not limited to its administrative staff and each of its colleges.

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tained by the District.

E. “Member of the College Community” shall mean the District Trustees, the academic personnel, support staff, and administrative personnel of the District, the students of the District and any other person while on District or college property or at a District or college function or activity.

F. “Day” shall refer to a college instructional day unless otherwise noted.

G. “Good Cause” as defined in Education Code, Section 76033 includes, but is notlimited to the following offenses: 1. Continued disruptive behavior, continued willful disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent defiance of the authority of, or persistent abuse of college personnel.

2. Assault, battery, or any threat of force or violence upon a student or college personnel.

3. Willful misconduct which results in injury or death of a student or college personnel or which results in cutting, defacing, or other injury to any real or personal property owned by the District.

4. Use, sale, or possession on campus of, or presence on campus under the influence of any controlled substance, or any poison classified as such

by Schedule D in section 4160 of the Business and Professions Code.

5. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law, by regulation of the Governing Board, or by college policy.

6. Persistent serious misconduct where other means of correction havefailed to bring about proper conduct.

7. Other behavior that may warrant disciplinary action.

H. “Sexual harassment” is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including (but not limited to) unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

I. “Sexual violence” means any physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim’s use of drugs or alcohol. An individual also may be unable to give consent due to minority/or an intellectual or other disability. A number of different acts fall into the category of sexual violence, 2 2 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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including rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. All such acts of sexual violence are forms of sexual harassment.

J. “Complainant” shall mean any member of the college community (student, faculty or staff member) who submits a charge alleging that a student violated this Code. A complainant who accuses a student of sexual harassment or sexual violence and who believes they are a victim of these prohibited actions will be guaranteed the same rights as the student accused, including the right to present witnesses and other evidence and to be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, the right to be notified of the outcome of the complaint and the same appeal processes as are provided to the accused student.

Complainants may not be entitled to know the exact level of discipline imposed due to privacy rights.

K. “Preponderance of the evidence” standard means the greater weight of the evidence (i.e. it is more likely than not that misconduct occurred).

L. “Hate violence” means any act of physical intimidation or physical harassment, physical force or physical violence, or the threat of physical force or physical violence, that is directed against any person or group of persons, or the property of any person or group of persons because of ethnicity, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability or political or religious beliefs of that person or group.

III. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION A. Students shall conduct themselves consistent with the Student Code of Conduct while on campus or participating off campus in online or hybrid courses, or at college sponsored events or programs, including but not limited to field trips, student conferences, debate competitions, athletic contests, club-sponsored events, and international study programs, regardless of location. Students shall also conduct themselves consistent with the Student Code of Conduct in any matter related to school activity or attendance. Students shall be suspended or expelled only for good cause.

The College may have an obligation to respond to student-on-student harassment that initially occurred off campus. If a student files a complaint with the college, regardless of where the conduct occurred, the college must process the complaint in accordance with its established procedures, if the complaint relates to

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College activities. Because students often experience the continuing effects of off-campus harassment in the educational setting, colleges should consider the effects of off-campus conduct when evaluating whether the District has jurisdiction to process the complaint.

The college should take steps to protect a student who was assaulted off campus from further harassment or retaliation from the perpetrator and his or her associates, if the District has jurisdiction over the matter.

Misconduct that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to: 1. Acts of academic dishonesty, including, but not limited to: a. cheating defined as unauthorized copying or collaboration on a test or assignment, or the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials; b. tampering defined as altering or interfering with evaluation instruments or documents; c. fabrication defined as falsifying experimental data or results, inventing research or laboratory data or results for work not done, falsely claiming sources not used or fabricating or falsifying documentation to try to change a course grade; d. lying; e. plagiarism defined as representing someone else’s words, idea, artistry, or data as ones’ own, including copying another person’s work (including published and unpublished material, and material from the Internet) without appropriate referencing, presenting someone else’s opinions and theories as one’s own, or working jointly on a project, then submitting it as one’s own; or f. assisting others in an act of academic dishonesty, defined as assisting another student in an act of academic dishonesty, such as taking a test or doing an assignment for someone else, changing someone’s grades or academic records, or inappropriately distributing exams to other students; 2. Other forms of dishonesty, such as lying, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information, or reporting a false emergency to any college official, faculty or staff member or office or to the District; 3. Forgery, alteration, misappropriation or theft, misuse of any District or college document, record, key, electronic device, or identification including, but not limited to, unauthorized grade changes and forged signatures on official college forms; 2 3 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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4. Misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent of the District; 5. Obstruction or disruption on or off District property of teaching or of the District’s educational process, administrative process, disciplinary procedures, or other District functions and activities, on or off District property; 6. Disruptive or abusive behavior, such as verbal harassment, habitual profanity or vulgarity, physical abuse, hate violence, intimidation, bullying, hazing, or stalking of any member of the college community. Harassment includes the infliction of psychological and/or emotional harm upon any member of the college community through any means, including but not limited to e-mail, social media/networking, text messages, and other technological forms of communication. When harassment, abuse, intimidation and bullying are motivated by bias against students based on their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or political or religious beliefs, students found responsible for violating the Code may receive enhanced sanctions; 7. Vandalism, graffiti, or other willful misconduct which results in cutting, defacing, or other damages to any real or personal property owned by the District or a member of the college community; 8. Assault, battery, violence or threat of violence, or any willful misconduct which results in an injury or death of a student or District personnel or behavior that threatens the health and safety of any member of the college community; 9. Theft of District property, or property in the possession of, or owned by, a member of the college community; 10. Violation of District or college policies or regulations including but not limited to those concerning the formation and registration of student organizations, the use of college facilities or the time, place, and manner of public expression or the distribution of leaflets, pamphlets, or other materials; 11. Failure to comply with the directions of the District or college officials acting in the performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so; 12. The use, sale, distribution, or possession on campus of, or presence on campus under the influence of,

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any controlled substances, or any poison classified as such by Schedule D section 4160 of the Business and Professions Code or other California laws on District property or at any District-sponsored event. Use of a prescription drug if the prescription was not issued to the student, or the distribution or sale of a prescription drug to a person to whom the prescription was not originally issued. Intentionally or recklessly inhaling or ingesting substances (e.g., nitrous oxide, glue, paint, etc.) that will alter a student’s mental state is also prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia including, but not limited to, bongs or glass pipes. This regulation does not apply when the person named on the prescription possesses the drugs or narcotics or when the drugs or narcotics are permitted for and are being used in research, instruction, or analysis; 13. Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or delivery of any alcoholic beverage in college buildings or on college grounds, or at college sponsored or supervised activities, regardless of their location, unless authorized by college officials; 14. Possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals, or deadly weapons on District property or at a campus function, without prior authorization of the College President; 15. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on District- owned or controlled property or at a District-sponsored or supervised function; 16. Rape, date rape, sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, or threat of an assault upon a student or member of the college community on District property, or at a college or District-sponsored or supervised function; 17. Unauthorized use of, or misuse of District property, including, but not limited to, unauthorized possession, duplication or use of District keys and/or unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or misuse of District property; 18. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regulation of the Governing Board, or college policy; 19. Knowingly assisting another person in the commission of a violation of the Student Code of Conduct; 20. Misuse of computers and networks which includes but is not limited to utilizing an unauthorized account, password, campus network, interfering with normal computer operations, circumventing 24 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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data protection schemes or uncovering security loopholes, or violating terms of the software agreements; 21. Willful disruption of the orderly operation of the campus; 22. Leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/ or normal authorized activities; 23. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on College premises or at college sponsored or supervised events; 24. Unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record of any person while on college premises without his/her prior knowledge, or without his/her effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress.

This includes, but is not limited to, surreptitiously taking pictures of another person in a gym locker room or a restroom; 25. Any other cause identified as good cause by Education Code section 76033, not identified above; or any applicable Penal Code sections, or other applicable local, state, or federal laws; and 26. Any other ground constituting good cause.

A. Violation of parking laws, regulations, or rules shall not be cause for the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student (Ed. Code § 76036).

B. Nothing in these procedures shall preclude a student with a disability from receiving appropriate accommodations as identified by Disability Support Services.

IV. TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION The following discipline may be imposed, individually or in various combinations, on any student found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct: WARNING: A warning is a written or oral notice to the student that continuation or repetition of certain conduct may be result in further disciplinary action.

RESTITUTION: Restitution is reimbursement by the student for damage to, loss of or misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropriate service by the student to repair property or otherwise compensate for damage.

PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Projects and assignments may include educational projects, service to the college, and other related discretionary assignments.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION: Probation is a status

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imposed for a specific period of time in which a student must demonstrate his or her conduct conforms to District standards of conduct as set forth in these regulations. Conditions may be imposed at the discretion of the District or the President’s designee. Misconduct during the probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in more serious disciplinary action, such as loss of privileges, suspension, or expulsion.

LOSS OF PRIVILEGES: Loss of privileges is the denial of extra-curricular activities or other special privileges for a designated period of time. Violation of any conditions or campus regulations during the period of sanction may result in far more serious disciplinary action, such as suspension or expulsion.

REMOVAL: Removal of a student from class by an instructor or with the assistance of Police Services, if necessary.

SUSPENSION: Suspension is a separation from the District for a designated period of time after which the student will be eligible to return. A suspension may consist of (a) a period of time from one or more classes for a period up to ten (10) days of instruction; (b) from one or more classes for the remainder of the school term; and (c) from all classes or activities of the college for one or more terms for up to three years.

EXPULSION: Expulsion is the permanent termination of student status by the Governing Board for good cause when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct or when the presence of the student causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others. A student who is expelled is prohibited from participating in any college activities or programs and from entering District premises.

REVOCATION OF DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION: A degree or certificate awarded from the college may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of college standards in obtaining a degree or certification, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.

V. RECIPROCITY OF SANCTIONS During a period of suspension or expulsion, a student shall not be enrolled in any other college within the District. Disciplinary actions or sanctions shall apply to the student at all District colleges.

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an immediate suspension on a student when such action is required in order to protect property, safety, and to ensure the maintenance of order on the campus or at a campus function. No student may be removed, suspended, or expelled unless the conduct for which the student is disciplined is related to college activity or college attendance.

VII. RECORD OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION In accordance with Education Code section 76220, Community College Districts shall establish, maintain and destroy student records according to regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. The President’s designee will create a record of disciplinary actions, along with relevant supporting documents and evidence.

Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and District Student Services Procedure 3009, this record shall be maintained as a confidential student education record and may not be released without the permission of the student, except as permitted by law and policy. The student shall have a right to inspect the record and to challenge the contents. Disciplinary records shall be retained in a manner consistent with federal and state law and District policy, and may be destroyed in a manner consistent with District Administrative Procedure 1900.01.

In accordance with Education Code section 76234, whenever there is included in any student record information concerning any disciplinary action taken by the college or District in connection with any alleged sexual assault or physical abuse or any conduct that threatens the health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of the sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three (3) days of the results of any disciplinary action by the college and the results of any appeal, provided the student keeps this information confidential.

VIII. REMOVAL BY INSTRUCTOR An instructor, for good cause, may remove a student from his or her class for the day of the removal and the next class meeting. (Ed. Code §§ 76032 and 76033.)

A. Procedures Before The Removal.

1. The instructor shall notify the student of the instructor’s consideration of the removal from class and the reasons for the proposed removal.

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conditions, the instructor should permit the student an opportunity to present a rebuttal to the accusation or otherwise offer relevant comment on the proposed removal. There need be no delay between the time notice is given to the student and the time of such a review.

3. The instructor shall decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed removal after hearing the student’s explanation and considering all of the information relative to the issue. There need be no delay between the time notice is given to the student and the removal.

4. The decision may be given to the student either orally or in writing.

5. The instructor’s decision is final and may not be appealed.

B. Procedures After The Removal.

1. Immediately following the removal, the instructor must notify the College President or President’s designee of the removal.

2. If the student removed is a minor, the College President or President’s designee shall ask the parent or guardian of the student to attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon as possible. If the instructor or the parent or guardian so requests, a college administrator shall attend the conference.

3. The instructor may request that the student meet with the College President or President’s designee, within three (3) days of removal, prior to returning to class.

4. During the period of removal, the student shall not be returned to the class without the concurrence of the instructor.

5. After the student returns to class, if there are additional incidents of disruption or other behavior constituting good cause, the faculty member will provide the necessary documentation to the President’s designee so that more serious consequences, such as suspension from this particular class or from all classes for the rest of the semester, can be assigned.

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administer these procedures and take appropriate action, subject to the approval of the College President and the Governing Board if required herein or otherwise by law.

B. Disciplinary Action Which May Be Imposed. The President’s designee may suspend or impose a lesser sanction on a student. A suspension may consist of a period of time as follows: 1. From one or more classes for a period up to ten (10) days of instruction; 2. From one or more classes for the remainder of the school term; 3. From all classes and activities of the college for one or more terms. A suspension shall not exceed three (3) years.

C. Reporting Of Conduct. Alleged student misconduct shall be reported to the President’s designee. The President’s designee shall be the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs or the Senior Dean of Student Services at Contra Costa College, the Dean of Student Life at Diablo Valley College, and the Senior Dean of Student Services at Los Medanos College. Other officials may be designated as the President’s designee, whenever necessary for the efficient operation of the District.

D. Investigation. Upon receiving a report of alleged student misconduct, the President’s designee shall initiate an investigation.

E. Notice. Before imposing discipline, the President’s designee shall give or make reasonable efforts to give the student oral or written notice of the reason for the proposed disciplinary action. If the student is a minor, the President’s designee shall also notify the parent or guardian of the investigation and charges.

F. Preliminary Hearing. Within a reasonable period of time (normally within five (5) days following the delivery to the student of the notice referred to above), the President’s designee shall offer the student an opportunity to attend a meeting (“Preliminary Hearing”) at which time the student may present a rebuttal to the accusation or otherwise offer relevant comment on the proposed discipline. There need be no delay between the time of the notice given to the student and the time of the meeting. If the student fails to arrange a preliminary hearing (or if he/she fails to appear for a preliminary hearing within five` days of the service or mailing of the notice or if he/ she fails to appear for the preliminary hearing he/she has arranged), the decision of the President’s desig-

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nee will be final and not subject to a further Appeal Hearing.

G. Determination After Preliminary Hearing. Based on the evidence presented, The President’s designee shall decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed suspension and/or to recommend expulsion after hearing the student’s explanation and considering all of the information. If the decision is to suspend for up to five (5) days, the President’s designee may inform the student of the decision and send a written confirmation to the student’s last known address within five (5) working days. The confirmation shall include a statement that the decision to impose a suspension for five (5) days or less, or a lesser sanction, is not appealable. If the decision is to suspend for more than five (5) school days or to recommend expulsion, the President’s designee shall send the student a written notice via personal delivery or certified mail to the student’s last known address as set forth below.

H. Notice To The College President. The President’s designee shall report any disciplinary action imposed to the College President.

I. Notification After A Suspension Of More Than Five (5) Days. If the President’s designee imposes a suspension of more than five (5) days, the President’s designee shall promptly send the student a letter of notification that is hand delivered or sent via certified mail to the student’s last known address. The notification shall include: 1. A statement of the charges, the reason for the suspension or recommended expulsion offer, and a description of facts related to the misconduct, including the evidence against the student, the date of the incident(s), time of the incident(s), and location of the offense(s).

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3. An explanation that a student who has been suspended for more than five (5) days is entitled to appeal the decision and has a right to a further hearing (“Appeal Hearing”). The notification shall also state that a request for an Appeal Hearing shall be filed within five (5) business days of the service or mailing of the notification, whichever is earlier. The written request for an appeal hearing must be submitted to the President’s designee, and must cite the specific ground(s) for the appeal 27 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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(from those listed below), and provides information which substantiates the ground(s) on which the appeal is being made.

4. Grounds for appeal - A student may appeal the decision of the President’s designee on grounds that: (a.) Fair consideration was not provided to the student, (i.e., there is evidence that some aspect of the hearing was prejudicial, arbitrary, or capricious). (b.) New and significant information, not reasonably available at the time of the initial hearing, has become available. (c.) The sanction or remedy imposed is not in due proportion to the nature and seriousness of the offense. Any evidence supporting these grounds must be included in the request for an appeal hearing.

5. A statement that the student has the right to be accompanied at an “Appeal Hearing” by an on-campus advisor of his or her choice. If the student decides to be accompanied by an advisor, the name and address of that advisor must be submitted to the President’s designee at the time the appeal is filed.

6. The President’s designee may note that he or she will also recommend expulsion.

7. The Notification shall include the date, time, and location of an Appeal Hearing if requested by the student.

J. Student Right To Appeal A Suspension Of More Than Five (5) Days. The student may accept a suspension in excess of five (5) days without admitting the conduct charged. In such a case, the decision of the President’s designee will be final and not subject to a further Appeal Hearing. Should the student not accept a suspension in excess of five (5) days, the student has a right to appeal. A suspension appeal must be filed by the student no later than five (5) business days from the date the notification letter is personally served or mailed.

K. Schedule Of Hearing. The President’s designee shall schedule an Appeal Hearing no later than ten (10) working days from the date of the suspension.

X. HEARING AUTHORITY FOR APPEAL HEARING A. The College President will assign either an Administrative Hearing Officer or may utilize a Student Discipline Committee (“Committee”) to conduct Appeal Hearings at the college (“Hearing Authority”).

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B. An Administrative Hearing Officer shall be a college official.

C. A Committee shall include: one faculty member, one administrator or manager, and one student.

The selection process for the Committee, if any, will normally occur at the beginning of each academic school year.

1. The Academic Senate will select a faculty representative and alternate(s). Vacancies will be filled by an action of the Academic Senate.

2. The Associated Student Body will select a student representative and alternate(s). Vacancies of student members shall be filled by an action of the Associated Student Body.

3. The College President will select the administrative or management representative and alternate(s). The administrative or management representative will serve as the Committee Chair.

The student or the college employee shall notify the Committee if he or she has a conflict of interest because he or she is involved in the discipline matter, or has a personal relationship with any of the involved parties, and, therefore, is unable to serve as a neutral party.

4. Alternate faculty, administrative, and student members shall be appointed to ensure that a standing committee can always be convened promptly.

XI. APPEAL HEARING PROCEDURES A. The President’s designee shall submit to the Hearing Authority: a description of the charges, notices, evidence, and a copy of the proposed decision. The President’s designee shall present relevant evidence regarding the alleged misconduct. The accused student may then present any relevant evidence.

Each party may call, examine, and cross-examine witnesses. Written statements, if any, shall be submitted under penalty of perjury. The Hearing Authority may also question witnesses. Opening and closing statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes. The President’s designee shall speak first, followed by the student.

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Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining other evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself, to support a finding.

E. A student may be accompanied by an advisor of his or her choosing, at the student’s request. The role of the advisor is passive in this procedure. The advisor may be present at the hearing and may counsel the student. The advisor may not address the Hearing Authority and shall not be permitted to participate in any way during the hearing except to offer counsel to the student. If the student decides to be accompanied by an attorney, the name and address of that attorney must be submitted to the President’s designee at the time the request for hearing is filed.

F. The Appeal Hearing shall be closed to protect the privacy and confidentially of everyone involved unless the student and District agree in writing to have a public hearing at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing. A closed hearing will be closed to everyone except the following: 1. The student charged.

2. The Hearing Authority.

3. An advisor for the student charged, if so desired.

4. The President’s designee.

5. A witness, while presenting evidence.

6. An on-campus advisor for a witness while presenting evidence.

G. An official audiotape recording of the hearing shall be kept. The record shall be the property of the District. The student charged may listen to th e tape at a mutually agreeable location at the college. An accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy at his or her own expense.

XII. HEARING AUTHORITY’S CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION Following presentation of the evidence, the Hearing Authority shall privately consider the evidence with all persons excluded. The Hearing Authority shall send a written report to the College President within five (5) working days of the termination of the hearing. The report shall contain the following information: A. A summary of factual findings and a determination that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s) charged.

B. A finding that the student’s act(s) did or did not con-

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stitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

C. A recommendation for upholding or modifying the proposed discipline. The Hearing Authority may also recommend further investigation.

XIII. COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S DECISION A. The College President shall reach a decision after reviewing the report submitted by the Hearing Authority. The College President may refer the matter back to the Committee or hearing officer for further clarification on details of the case, such as evidence and findings of fact. The College President may uphold the suspension, uphold the recommendation by the Hearing Authority, or adopt a lesser sanction, if appropriate. A written statement of the decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student’s last known address within three (3) working days of the College President’s receiving the Hearing Authority ‘s recommendation.

B. The decision of the College President to suspend or impose a lesser sanction shall be final and not subject to further appeal.

C. The College President shall report a disciplinary suspension of any student to the Governing Board at its next regular meeting after the suspension has been imposed. A copy of the suspension determination, including the reasons for the suspension, shall be placed in the student’s permanent disciplinary record (not the transcript).

D. If the College President determines that a student should be expelled, he or she will forward that recommendation through the Chancellor, to the Board of Trustees for determination.

E. In the event that a College President is or will be unavailable for the making of a prompt decision, the College President may appoint an unbiased designee to act on the appeal.

XIV. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUSPENSION A. An emergency/summary suspension is an immediate suspension imposed upon a student for good cause. (Ed. Code § 66017.)

B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the College President or the President’s designee may impose an emergency/summary suspension. It is an extraordinary measure and shall be utilized when necessary to protect lives or property and to ensure the maintenance of order pending a hearing.

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ten (10) calendar days of an emergency/summary suspension. (Ed. Code § 66017.) The procedures set forth in Sections IX and X shall apply to the preliminary hearing and any appeal hearing.

D. An emergency/summary suspension shall be reported to the Governing Board at its next regular meeting after such suspension has been imposed.

A copy of the suspension may be placed in the student’s permanent record at the discretion of the College President.

XV. NOTIFICATION The College President or President’s designee shall, upon suspension or expulsion of any student, notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of the county or city in which the school is situated of any acts of the student which may be in violation of section 245 of the Penal Code. (Ed. Code § 76035.)

XVI. EXTENSIONS OF TIME Calendar restraints may be extended with the agreement of both parties.

XVII. EXPULSION The Governing Board has the sole authority to expel a student. If the College President determines that a student should be expelled, he or she shall send the recommendation through the Chancellor to the Governing Board.

A. Within 30 instructional days of the receipt of the recommendation from the College President, and with the agreement of the Chancellor, the Governing Board shall conduct an appeal hearing in closed session with the accused student and the College President (or President’s designee).

1. The hearing shall be closed to protect the privacy and confidentially of everyone involved, unless (a) the accused student requests an open hearing, in writing, within 48 hours of being notified of the hearing, and (b) it is determined that holding the hearing in open session would not lead to the giving out of information concerning students which would be in violation of state or federal law regarding the privacy of student records.

2. A closed hearing will be closed to everyone except the following: a. The student charged.

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b. An advisor/advocate for the student charged, if so desired. If the student chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the student must notify the District in writing of his/her intent to bring an attorney at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing. Failure to notify the District will result in a waiver of the right to be accompanied by an attorney, or a one month postponement of the hearing. c. The College President and/or President’s designee. d. The Governing Board. e. The Chancellor and/or District Legal Advisor. f. The student’s parent(s) or guardian, if the student is a minor.

B. The accused student shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the �hearing, and shall be provided with a copy of this policy. The notice shall be mailed via certified or registered mail, or served personally, if the student is a minor.

C. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures: 1. The President of the Governing Board will serve as chair of the hearing, and will rule on all questions of procedure and admission of evidence.

2. Hearings need not be conducted in accordance with strict rules of evidence or formality of a court hearing.

3. Before commencement of the hearing, the Governing Board shall review a description of the charges, notices, evidence, findings, and a copy of the proposed decision from the college-level disciplinary appeal hearing. The Governing Board shall consider no evidence other than that evidence received in the hearing process.

4. The College President (or the President’s designee) shall make a brief statement to the Governing Board, referring to relevant evidence regarding the alleged misconduct.

5. The accused student may then make a brief statement to the Governing Board and present any relevant evidence.

6. The statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes.

7. Upon completion of these statements, the Governing Board will have an opportunity to ask questions of both the student and the College President (or President’s designee).

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8. The Governing Board will conclude the hearing, dismiss the parties, and privately deliberate as to a decision.

9. The Governing Board shall issue a statement of decision including findings of fact and a determination that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s) charged, a finding that the student’s act(s) did or did not constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, and a decision as to whether the expulsion proposed by the President would be upheld or modified. The Governing Board may also recommend further investigation. Pursuant to Education Code section 72122, regardless of whether the matter is heard in open or closed session, the final action of the Governing Board shall be taken in open session, and the result of that action shall be a public record. The name of the student, however, shall not be released.

10. The Chancellor’s Office will send a written statement of the Governing Board’s decision via certified or registered mail to the student’s last known address within three (3) working days of the hearing. 11. If the Governing Board’s decision is unfavorable to the student, the student shall have the right to submit a written statement of his/her objections to the decision. This statement shall become a part of the student’s records.

12. The decision of the Governing Board is final, and not subject to further appeal.

13. The hearing shall be electronically recorded. The record shall be the propert007Ay of the District.

The student charged may listen to the tape at a mutually agreeable location at the college. An accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy of the recording at his or her own expense.

Education Code, Sections 66017, 66300, 66301, 72122, 76030-76037, 76234 Student Services Procedure 3027 (revised 7/13)

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Student Complaints and Grievances Finding help with difficulties you may encounter at CCC Type of Difficulty

Procedures - At a glance

With a campus service or office (staff or managers)

Speak with the employee directly and attempt to resolve the issue. If that is not successful, you may wish to contact that employee’s supervisor to notify them of the issue and to seek appropriate resolution.

With an instructor or counselor

Speak with the faculty member directly. If you are unable to resolve the issue with them, you may wish to contact the appropriate department chair, whose responsibility it is to listen to student inquiries, complaints and grievances about department members and matters. The department chair will investigate and attempt to resolve matters on a department level. If the matter cannot be resolved, and the faculty member is also the department chair, direct the concerns to the Dean of the division.

Grade disputes

Speak with the faculty member directly. If you are unable to resolve the issue with them, then contact the department chair and division dean. If the issue is not resolved, discuss the matter with the instructional Dean of that area. Also, you can fill out a Student Grade Grievance Form.

Unlawful discrimination or harassment

Students who believe that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment are welcome to contact the Dean of Students to receive information about equal educational opportunity policies and the formal and informal complaint procedures available at the campus and district level.

Non-Instructional Grievance Policy

Contra Costa College is dedicated to serving particular educational needs, which can be appropriately met by a college functioning in accordance with the broad purposes and regulations set forth in the education code of California. Accordingly, any student who believes there has been a violation of the regulations as stated in Title IX of the Education Act of 1972 may initiate a grievance (see “equal opportunity policy and grievance procedures”). For more information, contact the Dean of Students.

Academic standards (Probation or Dismissal for low GPA or excessive withdrawals)

For information about the college’s policy related to probation and dismissal, please visit: “Probation and Dismissal Policy”. Contact the Dean of Students or Counseling department for questions or concerns related to your academic status or holds on your registration materials, and about the process for seeking reinstatement.

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Finding help with difficulties you may encounter at CCC Matriculation complaints

Students may file a complaint if she or he believes that CCC has failed to make a good faith effort to develop an educational plan or provide specified services once the student has declared a specific educational goal. Contact the Matriculation Coordinator or Dean of Students for more information.

California residence status

Visit the residency information page and fill out the California Residency Reclassification Request

Registration difficulties

For information about registration and difficulties you may encounter (late add codes and petitions, prerequisites, course conflicts and reinstatements), visit the registration page.

Financial aid difficulties

For financial aid difficulties (including forms for appeals) please contact our office by phone or refer to our website for drop-in appointments days and hours.

Parking and Campus Safety

The campus Police Services can assist you with concerns about your campus safety, parking permits or citations, or reports of loss or theft.

State Chancellor’s Office

After college and district processes have been utilized, if the issue is still unresolved, students can file a complaint with the State Chancellor’s Office.

Visit Complaints Form and Process for more information and forms.

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)

Process and form for filing a complaint against the college with the regional accrediting commission

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Learning Communities on Campus eliminate barriers experienced by low-income students who are interested in changing their lives through positive productivity and workforce development. The program has opportunity for apprenticeship, career exploration, and industry customized training. For more information contact: Priscilla Leadon at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4456 or pleadon@ contracosta.edu. Office: AA203

African American Male Leadership Conference African American Male Leadership Conference is a cohort of African American males that meet twice during the semester to participate in a Speaker’s Bureau involving community professionals and The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area.

For more information contact: John Wade at (510) 235-7800 ext.

4310 or jwade@contracosta.edu Office: GA90

of mentoring and services the program provides to students.

For more information contact: Dr. Setiati Sidharta at (510) 2357800 ext. 4527 or ssidharta@ contracosta.edu. Office: PS110

Peer Counseling Clinic

The Peer Counseling Clinic is sponsored by The Health & Human Services Program on campus in H-9. The Health & Center for Human Services Program is a Science Excellence training program for substance abuse and mental health serCenter for Science Excellence vices. All are invited to come is a special interest cohort with visit the clinic and get a better limited enrollment for students understanding of what services majoring in the fields of (STEM) are offered and how you can science, technology, engineering refer students to the clinic who and mathematics. The program is designed to provide mentoring and are having difficulty with addictechnical support in and outside the tion, depression, anxiety and classroom. Students receive career other maladaptive behaviors.

For more information contact: guidance, internship opportuniAminta Mickles at (510) 235ties, and cooperative work assignments. The CSE program received 7800 ext. 4395 or amickles@ an award from the President of contracosta.edu. Office: H9 the United States for the quality

Career Advancement Academy Career Advancement Academy is defined as an education and training program for students whose educational goal is focused on job readiness. The goal of the program is to improve access to success and 33 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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Gateway to College Program

S T E M S WA G G E R Gateway to College offers a second chance for high school dropouts (ages 16-21) and students on the “W E  A ” verge of dropping out to earn a high school diploma while also earning STEM Swagger college credits.

Contact: “Where Academic Excellence and Dr. Karl Debro, Director Attitude Unite” kdebro@contracosta.edu STEM. Swagger is a Science, TechPhone: 510.235.7800 Ext. 4304 nology, Engineering and Mathematics monoculture cohort specifically for African American male students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program is academically centered Puente Program providing a network of role models, history lessons, community partPuente is a nationally recognized nerships, mentoring and real-life academic support service for experiences that will stimulate an under-represented students on interest in science and technology campus; many of whom are the first for African American male students. to attend college in their families.

For more information contact: Dr. Puente has three components: Terence Elliott at (510) 235-7800 Academic, Counseling and Mentorext. 4364 or telliott@contracosta. ing. Puente’s motto is “Bridging the edu. Office: PS109 Classroom with the Community.”

For more information contact: Norma Valdez-Jimenez at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4249 or njimenez@ contracosta.edu; or Maritza Vande Voorde at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4242 or mvandevoorde@contracosta.edu.

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Student Services Assessment Center Where:

Student Service Center,

SSC 104

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4301 Check website for current hours.

The Assessment Center provides tests in the areas of English, English as a Second Language and Math. These are computerized tests, and students taking the COMPASS/ ESL assessment must also complete a timed writing assessment. The test is only offered to students who have submitted a CCC application, obtained a student ID #, intend to enroll at Contra Costa College, and have a valid photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License, High School ID, Passport, etc.). Please allow enough time to complete each test, approximately 1–1.5 hrs for English; 1.5–2 hrs for ESL; and 45 minutes –1 hr for Math.

Note: Children who are not assessing are not allowed in the lab.

Check website for current hours.

Continuing Students If you are a continuing student, you may view your registration appointment online by going to the campus website at www.contracosta.edu and clicking on Insite/WebAdvisor logo at the top right of the homepage, then clicking on “Use WebAdvisor Now” and logging on. Click “Current Students” on the Student Menu.

Within the Registration section, click on “My Priority Registration Admissions and Dates”. You may register on or after the priority appointment date and Records Office time.

Where: Student Services Center, All New Students, unless they

SSC-115, are exempt, in order to enroll, must

(510) 235-7800, ext. 7500 submit an Admissions Application Check website for current hours. (see Admissions & Records Online) Priority Registration is available for and participate in the Matriculation Process which consists of an assessDSPS, EOPS, Qualified Veterans, ment, orientation and counseling.

Foster youth, DSPS Note-Takers, students near graduation, and interAll Returning Students must collegiate athletes. All Continuing submit an updated application Students will be required to register (see College Services Online) and online through WebAdvisor at: contact the Admissions & Records Office to be assigned a priority www.contracosta.edu, registration appointment. or www.4cd.edu/webadvisor; Concurrent K-12 Students must Registration for Continuing Stusubmit an admissions application dents by Appointment is available 35 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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Note: Concurrent enrollment students are no longer allowed to enroll in any CCC PE courses unless they attend MCHS.

Bookstore Where:

SA Building

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4523 Check website for current hours.

The Bookstore is located in the Associated Students Building. It sells and rents all the textbooks required for CCC classes, reference books, school supplies, clothing, gift items and snacks, including salads, sandwiches & coffee.

A cash register receipt is required for refunds. The Bookstore accepts MasterCard,and VISA with ID, as well as cash payment for purchases. The Bookstore does not accept checks.

Visit our website at: http://www.contracostabooks.com for availability, prices and online purchases.

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College Tutoring and Skills Center

Where: Student Services Center,

SSC-106

(510) 235-7800,

ext. 4367 or 4553 Check website for current hours.

The CalWORKs Office provides case management, counseling, and other services for students who are participants in the program (formerly known as AFDC).

Where: Library & Learning Resources

Center, (LLRC-121)

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4227 Check website for current hours The College Tutoring and Skills Center offers a supportive instructional environment, providing students with individualized programs of instruction in reading, writing, and study skills. Free tutoring for English and math classes is available throughout the day. Tutors may also be available for other subjects on a limited basis (see the Tutoring Coordinator in LLRC120 for details). Computers are available for tutorials, word processing, and the Internet.

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The Early Learning Center and Lab School provides care and educational instruction for families of our community, their young children and CCC students. The program operates during the fall semester, spring semester, and six weeks during the summer session. The program accommodates the child care needs for children in kindergarten through second grade. Families may choose to enroll their child for preschool or afterschool care, too.

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The Counseling Center is the main Where: Economic Development, information and referral center for Administrative Office students. Professional counselors AA-109 are available to help clarify your edu CTE Counseling Center, AA-109 cation and career goals and develCheck website for current hours. ops a customized educational plan The CTE/Economic Development to achieve student success.

Department works as liaison to the Note: Students may book an community, in addition to solicitappointment online at ing and managing grants that supwww.contracosta.edu/counseling/ port CCC workforce development DSPS programs. Also, the department provides career counseling.

(Disabled Students’ The Career Technical Education www.contracosta.edu Programs & Services) Center (CTE) counselors assist students enrolled in CTE programs so Where: Student Services Center, Logistics SSC-109 (510) 235-7800, that Forklift they may successfully complete operations

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or California Relay - 711 to develop CTE training programs Check website for current hours. that prepares the next generation The second cohort of “Forklift Logistics Operations of workers.

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Student Services EOPS Where: Student Services Center,

SSC-102,

(510) 215-3949

or (510) 215-3942 Check website for current hours.

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) EOPS Program provides support services to eligible at-risk students who are both educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged.

Ser­vices include: academic, career and personal counseling, priority registration, academic progress reporting, textbook support, college field-trips and summer academy program.

Office of Financial Assistance & Scholarship Where: Student Services Center,

SSC-102

(510) 235-7800,

ext. 4508, 4509 Check website for current hours.

The Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships is located in the Student Services Center, Room 102. (Hours are subject to change.

Please check our website for most updated hours.)

If you cannot visit the office, you may request information by calling (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508 or 4509 or you may view our information on our website: www.contracosta.edu

CARE Where: Student Services Center,

SSC-102

(510) 215-3939

or (510) 215-3949 Check website for current hours.

CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) CARE Program targets the popula­ tion served by CalWORKs/TANF/ AFDC single heads of household who are at least 18 years old. In ad­ dition, CARE participants must be EOPS-eligible as specified under the provisions of the California Code of Regulation (Title V) govern­ ing the administration of EOPS. CARE is as a supplemental component of EOPS. A unique educational program geared toward the welfare recipient. CARE provides educational support services designed for the academically underprepared, low income, single parent population.

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Free Confidential Student Assistance Program Where: Student Life Center

SA Bldg.

(510) 235-7800,

ext. 4237 Students attending Contra Costa College who are enrolled in at least six (6) units are entitled to five (5) sessions per benefit period of July 1June 30 for the following services: *Clinical Counseling *Life Management Services *Legal Counseling *Organizing Life’s Affairs *Federal Taxpayer Consultation & Representation Services Other Important Phone Numbers (not affiliated with MHN or the Student Assistance Program) AIDS 1-800-342-2437 Alcoholics Anonymous 1-925-939-4155 Stand Against Domestic Violence Battered Women 1-888-215-5555 Child Abuse 1-925-646-1680 Intervention Services 1-800-833-2900 Rape Crisis 1-800-670-7273

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Library

Where: Student Services Center,

SSC-115

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4627

tgreen@contracosta.edu http://www.contracosta.edu/studentservices/admiss/Shared%20 Documents/VETERANS%20AFFAIRS.aspx Check website for current hours If you wish to receive veterans’ educational benefits while attending Contra Costa College, please contact the Admissions & Records Office in SSC-115, phone (510) 2357800, ext. 4627, prior to enrolling.

Where: Library & Learning

Resources Center Circulation Desk:

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4318 Reference Desk:

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4450 Check website for current hours..

The Library’s collections and services are designed to support the coursework offered at the college.

Librarians are on duty during open hours to assist with the use of library resources, which include: books, magazines, journals, newspapers, course reserves and reference materials, a computer lab, and many online databases accessible through the library website at: www.contracosta.edu/library Library Instruction Skills Center (LISC) LLRC-107 See posted hours for open computer lab. Computers provide Internet access, email, word processing and basic software. Please be aware that this lab may be closed periodiSingle Stop Program cally for library orientations, workWhere: Student Services Center shops, and other activities.

SSC-106 Teresea Archaga, Coordinator Where: Library & Learning tarchaga@contracosta.edu.

Resources Center (510) 235-7800, ext. 4264

(510) 235-7800, ext. 4443 Check website for current hours.

Check website for current hours.

Single Stop offers the following to Media Lab students and their immediate family: 1. benefits screening for potential The Media Lab collection includes eligibility in CalWORKs, Medical videotapes, compact discs, DVDs & CalFresh and CD-ROMs. Students may use 2. financial planning & coaching these materials in the Media Lab 3. free tax assistance area of the library.

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The GI Bill Provides:

TUITION AND FEES MONTHLY HOUSING ALLOWANCE

BOOKS &

SUPPLIES For more information call Veteran’s Affairs at Admissions & Records in SSC-115 (510) 235.7800, ext.4627

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International Students/Study Abroad Fall semester programs alternate among three of Europe’s major and most significant cities: Fall 2013 in Contra Costa College offers its Contra Costa College students opportunities to take com- London, England, Fall 2014 in Paris, International Student Office.

France and Fall 2015 in Madrid, munity college courses for credit Where: Student Services Center, Spain. Check with the CCC Internain semester length and short-term SSC-113, E-mail for International tional Office for more details on all programs. Spending a semester Education: iso@contracosta.edu these programs. studying abroad is both an advenCheck website for current hours.

For more information on either ture and a truly unique learning and the semester or summer programs, life-changing experience. Students To apply for college admission as contact the CCC Study Abroad have the opportunity to live and an international student, you must Office (International Students Ofstudy in a rich and unique environhave graduated from high school fice) in SSC 113, x.4489 or email ment as they learn more about (or its equivalent) or be 18 years ailich@4cd.edu. other people, cultures, history and of age or older. Official transcripts perspectives on the world, while Florence, Italy from your high school and any collearning more about themselves, leges previously attended should gaining independence and develbe submitted with official English oping personal growth. It also can translation. be a significant factor in increasing For more information, please call the options for transfer to the best the International Education office at 4-year universities.

(510) 235-7800 ext. 4454 and schedTo be eligible for the Study London, England ule an appointment.

Abroad semester programs, you The application form can be must be at least 18 years of age, downloaded from the following link have completed a minimum of 12 http://www.contracosta.edu/Intersemester units of credit at CCC or nationalEd/appform.htm. any other college/university with a Send the application along with GPA of 2.25 or better. You will take required documents to: 12-15 units of transferable commuContra Costa College nity college courses during your International Student Office semester abroad. Scholarships and Madrid, Spain 2600 Mission Bell Drive financial aid are available for these SSC - Room 113 programs.

San Pablo, CA 94806 Semester Programs: Attn: Sui-Fen Liao Every spring semester, we offer a study abroad program in Florence, Italy, our most popular program.

The cultural and historical impact of Paris, France Florence is overwhelming and the city is filled with world-renowned art, architecture, historical culture and wonderful, friendly people to interact with as your classes and coursework take on an exciting, rich dimension.

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• Es un estudiante de secundaria y el director de su escuela ha aprobado un permiso para su ingreso a Contra Costa College.

• Es aprendiz contratado y desea matricularse en un programa de entrenamiento relacionado a su trabajo.

• Ha sido admitido a Contra Costa College como estudiante internacional con visa F-1.

de residencia y certificar sus respuestas al cuestionario.

Usted es considerado “residente” de California si ha vivido legal y 1. Completar la aplicación de físicamente por más de un año y admisión por Internet en www. un día en este estado al momento contracosta.edu o en la oficina en que comienza el semestre. de Admisión en el edificio de Para poder ser clasificado como SSC-115. Pida su número de estudiante residente, usted debe identificación de estudiante. de proveer pruebas de residencia.

Para los estudiantes graduados 2. Tomar el examen de nivel en el de una escuela secundaria de Assessment Center en el edificio California existe la estipulación de SSC-104.

540 (Assembly Bill 540), que 3. Registrarse en COUNS-108 Información sobre los requisitos se hizo efectiva el 1ro de enero (Orentación para Contra de residencia en California para del 2002. Ésta establece que Costa College). La orientación ingresar a Contra Costa College algunos estudiantes de secundaria esta diseñada para proveer La Legislación del estado de considerados no residentes legales, información de las políticas, California requiere que las quienes han asistido a las escuelas reglas, programas de ayuda y universidades y los colegios servicios de apoyo que el colegio comunitarios de California apliquen secundarias de California por tres años y recibido su diploma de ofrece. Para más información reglas uniformes para determinar si llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4301 . un estudiante debe ser considerado bachiller o su equivalente, pueden ser excluidos de los requisitos de 4. Hacer una cita con un consejero como residente o como no residente residencia y pagar su educación al en SSC-108 para obtener los al aplicar a dichas instituciones. precio que pagaría un ciudadano o resultados del examen y para La información a continuación residente legal de California. hacer un plan educativo. Para esta basada en el Código de Si usted no es considerado hacer su cita llame al (510) 235Educación de California, Sección residente legal de California, 7800, ext. 7255.

54001, y del 68000 al 68023. Más usted puede matricularse como no detalles están disponibles en la 5. Matricularse y pagar por las residente y pagar un precio más clases correspondientes basadas oficina de Admisión en SSC-115. alto por unidad de clase. en los resultados del examen de En Contra Costa College su A continuación le mostramos los nivel. estado de residencia se determina diferentes precios que pagaría por en el momento en que su aplicación unidad de acuerdo a su estatuto de de admisión es aceptada. residencia: Requisitos de admisión Residents de CA: $46 por unidad El distrito escolar requiere que en Contra Costa Col- usted complete un cuestionario No-Residentes de CA: $241 por unidad

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Usted puede ingresar a Contra Costa College si satisface uno de los siguientes requisitos.

• Es mayor de 18 años.

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estudiante, el cual obtendrá al llenar su aplicación de admisión.

Los exámenes de nivel son Tome en cuenta que mientras más altamente recomendados para rápido comience con el proceso todos los nuevos estudiantes antes de admisión, más oportunidad que se matriculen en cualquier tendrá para matricularse en los curso. Aunque el examen no afecta cursos. Nuestras clases se llenan la admisión al colegio, nuestro rápidamente. propósito es ayudar al estudiante a elegir los cursos apropiados para Revelacíones tener más éxito en su educación.

El colegio usa COMPASS, un Concimiento del Idioma Inglés examen computarizado para determinar el nivel de matemáticas Según las leyes federales referente e inglés. a los derechos civiles, bajo el Título El departamento de Inglés como Segunda Lengua (ESL) usa además VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Títulos IX de las Enmiendas del examen computarizado, un examen escrito. Ambos exámenes Educacionales de 1972, y la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de mostrarán con certeza el nivel de 1973, y las Regulaciones que rigen inglés que el estudiante posee. estos estatutos parte 100, 106, y Al venir a tomar el examen de 104 del Título 34 del Código de nivel por favor tome en cuanta lo Regulaciones Federales (34 C.E.R. siguiente: Parte 100, 106, y 104) y de acuerdo • No se permiten niños. con las normas de Educación • El examen toma Vocacional, toda oportunidad aproximadamente dos horas. educativa será ofrecida sin ninguna • Necesitara presentar una descriminación con respecto a identificacion valida con foto. raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o Los exámenes se llevan a cabo en SSC-104 Por favor llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4301, ext. 4455, para hacer una cita para su exámen.

Como registrarse en las clases El período de matriculas para estudiantes nuevos que hayan completado la orientación comenzará el 2 de mayo. Para estudiantes que no hayan completado la orientación podran matrícular a partir del 14 de mayo.

Usted puede matricularse en sus cursos por medio de Insite Portal.

Necesitará su número de

incapacitacion.

De acuerdo con estas mismas leyes, la falta del idioma inglés no es un obstáculo para participar en los programas/clases del Colegio.

El Colegio tiene personal bilingüe para servirle durante las horas de trabajo. Para información sobre programas vocacionales ofrecidos en Contra Costa College refiérase Catálogo.

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Servicios que ofrece Contra Costa College EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) – Aquí se ofrece servicios de apoyo a estudiantes elegibles que están en desventaja social, económica, o por el lenguaje. Los servicios ofrecidos son consejería, fechas de prioridad para matriculas, servicios de transferencia a universidades, y ayuda financiera para libros.

Visite SSC-102 o llame al (510) 2357800, ext. 4426 o 4455 para más información.

Oficina de Ayuda Financiera El propósito de este programa es asistir a estudiantes elegibles con ayuda financiera para que continúen con su educación.

Visite SSC-102 o llame al (510) 2357800, ext. 4508 o 4509 para más información.

DSPS (Disabled Students Programs & Services) – Esta oficina ofrece asistencia especializada, clases y recursos individuales para estudiantes discapacitados elegibles. Visite SSC-109 o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 7220 o al California Relay al 1 (800) 735-2929 para más información.

ELC – (Early Learning Center – Centro de Cuidado de Niños) – El centro provee cuidado de niños desde 2 años y 9 meses hasta 5 años en su programa de día de 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Y también ofrece cuidado de niños de 3 a 10 años en su programa de noche de 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visite el edificio ELC por la parada de los autobuses o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4370 para más información.

Si necesita más información general sobre nuestra escuela llámenos al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4269.

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Natural, Social & Applied Sciences (NSAS) Dr. Terence Elliott, Dean Physical ScienceBldg.

Rm 115, ext. 4364

Dr. Susan Lee, Dean Library & Learning Resources Center Room 212, ext. 4621

Elizabeth Vega Sr. Administrative Secretary ext. 4554 Library, Room 212

Maritza Guerrero Sr. Administrative Secretary ext. 4224 Physical Science Bldg., Rm 212

Automotive Services Cooperative Education Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Early Learning Center Health & Human Services • Mental Health & Addiction Studies • Dual Diagnosis Library

Medical Assisting Office Technician Nursing Physical Education • Health • Education & Athletics Public Safety • Administration of Justice • Emergency Medical Sciences

Africana/Chicano/Ethnic Studies Astronomy/Physics/ Engineering Business/Real Estate Chemistry Computer & Related Electronics Earth Sciences Mathematics Social Sciences

Liberal Arts Division

Student Services Vicki Feguson, Interim Dean Student Services Center SSC-111, ext. 4435

Yolanda Mendoza Administrative Assistant ext. 4269 Student Services Center, Room 212

Admissions & Records Articulation Assessment / Registration Lab CalWORKs/TANF Class Audit College for Kids Counseling & Transfer Disabled Students’ Programs and Services (DSPS) EOPS / CARE Financial Aid & Scholarships

Gateway to College International Students Learning Specialist METAS Resource Center Single Stop Student Life Veteran’s Affairs

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Academic Skills Drama English English as a Second Language Fine & Media Arts Foreign Languages Journalism Music PACE Program Philosophy & Humanities Speech

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Public Transportation and Parking Our Address: Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806

How to Get Here Bart and Bus The campus is accessible by public transportation. There is an AC Transit Terminal on Campus, near the Student Service Center (SSC). The El Cerrito del Norte and Richmond BART stations are located within three miles of the campus and connects with AC Transit bus service.

Local AC Transit fare is $2.10 for adults, $1.10 for seniors 65 and older and youth to age 17. You must have exact change.

WestCAT services the campus as well. Contra Costa College WestCAT Connection C3 from Hercules Transit Center

operates weekdays during Fall and Spring semesters from 7:54 a.m. to 10:55 p.m. Adult and student fares: $1.75; Seniors: $0.75.

AC Transit Bus lines stops on campus are numbers 71, 72, 72R, 74, 76 and 376 (weekends only).

BART Express lines 30Z, J & Q, and Vallejo Transit, stop at Hilltop Mall (please confirm with BART if this is still correct). From there you can transfer to AC Transit #72, 74, 76, or 376 (weekends only) which stop on campus.

Rapid Bus Rapid Bus, 72R, stops at El Cerrito del Norte BART station, but not at El Cerrito Plaza station. No published schedule. Runs about every 12 minutes, stops at CCC campus.

Automobiles from the South & West Contra Costa College is located in the city of San Pablo. Traveling east toward Sacramento from Oakland and Berkeley on I-80, take the El Portal exit (after the San Pablo Dam Road exit), and turn left under the Taking the Bus from El Cerrito del freeway. You will pass through five Norte BART station stoplights before reaching MisBuses #72 & #72R are the most direct sion Bell Drive; turn right to enter to the campus and leaves every 10-15 campus. minutes during the week. Buses #71 From the East and #76 also stop at CCC. Traveling toward Oakland from Bus from Richmond BART station Sacramento on I-80, exit at El Portal AC Transit buses #71, 74, and 76 are Drive (after the Hilltop Mall exit) and the most direct to the CCC campus. turn right. After approximately a mile and a half and four stoplights, turn right onto Mission Bell Drive to enter campus.

From the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge From the bridge/I-580 going east, take the Castro Street exit and follow the signs for the Richmond Parkway. Follow the Parkway several miles north/east to San Pablo Avenue; turn right, go about a mile to the fourth stoplight, and turn left onto El Portal Drive. Go half a block, and turn left again onto Mission Bell Drive to enter the campus.

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Public Transportation and Parking Where to Park Student parking: From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. through Thursdays, and 5:00p.m. on Friday students may park only in Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 17, Parking Annex, Castro Street and Mission Bell Drive (non-staff spaces only) . Students with parking permits may park in these lots only.

After 4:00 p.m., certain faculty/ staff lots are available for student parking. These lots are identified with special signs; they are Lots 5 and 15 and along Campus Drive near the AA Building and Lot 14.

If you park in any other faculty/ staff lots after 4:00 p.m., you may be ticketed.

Staff parking: Parking lots 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 are designated staff parking lots. Students may not park in Lots 3, 8, 9, 11, 12 or 13 at any time.

For the disabled: Special parking spaces are designated for disabled persons who have DMV disabled placards. If you are temporarily disabled, you may obtain a temporary disabled placard from the DMV. Disabled persons with placards may park in any parking space on campus. It is a parking violation to park in a disabled-designated space without a disabled placard visibly displayed

Parking is regulated 7:00am 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm on Friday.

ADA parking is available in all parking lots and is available for students in Lot 12.

Lot 15 is currently not available.

Bike racks are located near the Men’s Locker Room (ML) at the SSC Plaza, in front of the SA Building, between Biology(B) and the Physical Science (PS) Buildings, in front of the Library and the Health Sciences (HS) plaza.

Violations Parking regulations are enforced from 7:00am -10:00pm Monday through Thursday and 7:00am -5:00pm on Friday.

Citations for parking violations are issued by the Campus Police (R Building, ext. 4207, or 4380), and payment of fines must be made to: Office of Revenue Collection 2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 350 Martinez, CA 94553 You may call Martinez (925) 3358558, with questions.

Parking Fees Contra Costa College offers a student parking permit to allow parking in student parking lots and on roads on campus. You may purchase a daily permit or a semester-length parking permit.

BOGW (fee waiver) recipients receive a discount on parking permits.

Visitors who have official business on campus may obtain permits for the day from the appropriate office (President’s, Business Services, Instruction, Student Services) in the Applied Arts/Administrative Complex or from Police Services.

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Office & Service Locations Center/Lab/Office/Program/Service Location Administrative Offices AA-203 Admissions & Records SSC Lobby Advocate AA-215 Articulation SSC-110 Assessment/On-Line Registration Lab SSC-104 Associated Students SA Bookstore SA Buildings & Grounds R Business Office AA-201 CalWORKs SSC-106 Career Technical Center (CTE) AA-109 Cashier SSC Lobby Child Care Center (ELC) ELC Center for Science Excellence, CSE/MESA PS-109 College Tutoring & Skills Center LLRC-121 Coop Education Office LA-18 Counseling Transfer Center SSC-108 Disabled Students’ Programs and Services SSC-109 Distance Learning AA-203 Early Learning Center ELC Economic Development AA-203 EOPS / CARE SSC-102 Financial Aid SSC-102 Fireside Room SA Gateway AA219B International Student Office SSC-113 Library & Learning Resource Center Circulation Library Studies Media Lab

Reference Desk METAS Program SSC-111 Middle College HS AA-103B Orientation SSC-104 or 108 Knox Box CenterOffice KNOX Police Services R Bldg.

Scholarship Office AA-203 Single Stop SSC-106 Student Life/ASU/FYE SA Study Abroad SSC-113A DVC (925) 685-1230, Supported Education Services SSC-106B Three Seasons Restaurant AA-239 Tutoring & Skill Center LLRC-120 Veteran’s Office SSC-115

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Fall 2013 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR* Mar 1 - Apr 12 Apr 29 - 30 May 1 May 2 - 13 May 14 - June 2 June 3 August 7 - 8 August 16**** August 16 -29*** August 17 - 18 August 29 August 29 September 2 September 6 September 8 September 9 August 31 - Sept 1 September 13 September 27 November 11 November 22 November 22 November 22 November 28 - 29 November 30 - Dec 1 December 12 - 18 December 14 - 15 December 18 Dec 23 - January 2

Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for Fall EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointment DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by appointment Registration for continuing students by appointment Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students** Registration for non-matriculating students Open Registration and K-12 concurrent enrollment students begins First day of instruction for Weekday classes Late Add Period (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on WebAdvisor before expiration) First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classes Last day to add a full-term class Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund Holiday -- Labor Day Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSON Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite WebAdvisor Census Date for full-term Courses (Late Add Petitions must be turned in within 5 working days after census date) No Saturday/Sunday Classes Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading option Holiday -- Native American Day Holiday -- Veterans Day Last day to submit a petition to graduate for the Fall 2013 term Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite WebAdvisor Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classes Thanksgiving Holiday No Saturday/Sunday Classes Final Examination Week Last day Saturday and Sunday Classes Last days of instruction Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED

*** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Registration option. **** Students may register online up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individually for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor.

Revised 9/24/2013 48 • 201 3 -2 01 4 • St u d e n t R e s o u r c e Gu i d e

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