Tri-C Enrollment guide Fall 2014

Enrollment Guide

FALL 2014

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Welcome from Dr. Johnson College Mission About Tri-C Email

Welcome to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). As you begin to think about your future and charting your educational journey, Tri-C offers you one door with many options for success. You can earn an associate degree, which can lead to completion of a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution or a job in the local community. Our certificate programs give you the opportunity to choose a technical path to quickly update your skills or pursue a new field of study.

We are focused on helping you reach your academic and career goals, but of course being successful at Tri-C is a shared responsibility and you must be engaged in the process. Beginning this fall, all first-time, full-time students will participate in the First Year Experience (FYE), which will connect you with the college community, help you identify a career path and create an educational plan that leads to your academic success and completion.

Welcome

A Tri-C education is both powerful and valuable. Tri-C offers more than 1,000 courses and 140 degree programs and has the lowest tuition in Northeast Ohio. Starting your education at Tri-C can translate into an average savings of $13,000 in your first two years, when compared to starting at an Ohio public four-year institution.

As we continue to innovate, we are working to meet you where you are. Tri-C is the leading provider of online learning opportunities in the state. You will appreciate the flexibility, choice and convenience of courses that accommodate your life. Select from offerings online, in the classroom or a combination of both.

I invite you to take full advantage of all the resources we offer. Open this door, and see where your success takes you.

Alex Johnson, Ph.D. President, Cuyahoga Community College

College Mission: To provide high-quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services–including university transfer, technical and lifelong learning programs–that promote individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Tri-C email is the official and primary method of communication between you and the College.

Be sure to check it consistently for important messages regarding your registration, payment deadlines, account/financial aid information and college updates/events.

Just go to my Tri-C space and click the e-mail icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Steps to Enroll

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Important Dates

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Paying for College, Tuition and Fee Schedule

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Student Services

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Miscellaneous Information

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Information concerning admission, registration, financial aid, tuition payments and student services can be found at www.tri-c.edu or call 216-987-6000 or toll free at 1-800-954-8742

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Steps to Enroll

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New Student Information Returning Student Information

Steps to Enroll New Students

www.tri-c.edu/apply/new

Steps to Enroll

To find your Steps to Enroll, including:

How to apply

Applying for financial aid

Submitting your official transcripts

Preparing for placement tests

New Student Orientation

Registering for classes

How to pay your tuition, etc.,

Receive your photo I.D. visit www.tri-c.edu/apply/new.

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Initial Login to my Tri-C space 1 2 3 4 5

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Go to https://my.tri-c.edu Click on “Change Your Password” Enter Tri-C ID number then click “continue” Enter your birth date (mm/dd/yyyy) as your old password Create a new password (at least 8 characters) containing a combination of letters and numbers Re-enter new password then click “Change” You will be redirected to my Tri-C space, secure access log in Login to my Tri-C space using your Tri-C ID number and new password

New students are required to participate in the First Year Experience. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/FYE. Ask about our Tuition Guarantee program at Tri-C. Stay at Tri-C through graduation and lock in your tuition.

For more information, visit www.tri-c.edu/tuitionguarantee.

Returning Students

www.tri-c.edu/apply/returning

Whether you are returning to Tri-C after a short time, or coming back to Tri-C after 3 years or more, you can find your Steps to Enroll online at www.tri-c.edu/apply/returning.

Note: Depending on how much time has lapsed since you last attended Tri-C, you may need to re-apply, provide official high school and all college transcripts, take placement tests, attend New Student Orientation, receive a new photo I.D., etc.

For more information call 216-987-6000 or toll free 1-800-954-8742

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Admission Information Transfer Student Information Transient Student Information E-Learning Audit or Pass/No Pass

Admission Information All persons 18 years of age or older are eligible for admission to certain programs of study at Cuyahoga Community College.

Applicants to selected programs will be officially accepted upon completion and/or submission of all required documents.

Please refer to www.tri-c.edu/apply for complete information. Student records are inactivated after a period of three consecutive years where no registration activity has occurred. Students with an inactive status must apply for readmission to the College.

Transfer Students Cuyahoga Community College is committed to providing educational access and opportunities for all students beginning their educational career at the College. We are part of the University System of Ohio which ensures all Ohioans have easy access to a high quality, affordable higher education. Whether you're transferring credits directly from another college, returning to school after an absence or following military service, we can help. We can even help former Tri-C students Reverse Transfer their credits to receive an Associate Degree. For more information, visit www.tri-c.edu/transfer.

Steps to Enroll

You must be admitted to the College before you can register for classes. (See Admission Information below)

Transient Students A visiting or transient student is a student who obtains prior approval from his/her home institution to attend another institution as a visitor, usually for one term, and then transfers the course back to the home institution. Students who attend a college away from home, but while home for the summer take a course at Tri-C, are classified as a Transient/ Visiting student. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/transient.

E-Learning Distance Learning offers the convenience and flexibility of over 1,000 online courses that work around your lifestyle.

Check out the eLi blog for the Office of eLearning and Innovation to find on-demand presentations on a variety of cutting-edge topics including edugaming and mLearning. Online courses allows students to complete all course requirements without coming to campus. Tests may be online or in a suitable proctored environment. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/onlinelearning.

Enrolling for Audit or Pass/No Pass Option Students planning to audit a class pending space availability must complete an audit form. The audit form must be completed in person at the Enrollment Center. See Registration Calendar on page 4 for dates associated with registration for audit. Students requesting the Pass/No Pass grade option must select that option no later than the last day to register.

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Register as EARLY as possible!

Important Dates Fall Semester Classes 2014

Online Registration*

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Fall Semester Calendar

TRI C SPACE

Canceled Classes Schedule Adjustment Period

Register online through my Tri-C space.

Fall Semester Classes 2014

Registration Information

Fall Semester Calendar Dates are subject to change

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Full-Term Session: First 8-week Session: 14-week Session: Second 8-week Session:

August 25 - December 14 August 25 - October 19 September 8 - December 14 October 20 - December 14

Important Dates

Monday, April 7, 2014

Priority Registration Begins (for students with 45 or more credit hours)

Monday, April 14, 2014

Registration for Fall Semester 2014 Begins

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Fee Payment Deadline and Priority Deadline for Financial Aid Completion

Monday, August 25, 2014

Fall Semester Begins

Friday, October 1, 2014

Deadline to change incomplete grade for Spring 2014; will become “F” grade

Wednesday, October 17, 2014

Deadline to Petition for Fall 2014 Graduation

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Session A (First 8 Weeks) Final Grades Available*

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Veterans Day - College closed. No classes scheduled.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Final Exam Week - Full Term

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Final Grades Due - Full Term, Session B (Second 8 Weeks) and Session O (14 Weeks)

Thursday, December 17, 2014

Commencement

Thursday, December 19, 2014

Final Grades Available* - Full Term, Session B (Second 8 Weeks) and Session O (14 Weeks)

*Academic Progress Reports and Final Grades are available at my Tri-C space (http://my.tri-c.edu)

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Canceled Classes

Occasionally the College must cancel a class because of insufficient enrollment. Every effort is made to notify students by e-mail and phone when this occurs. Those affected may register for a different class through the end of registration.

Schedule Adjustment Period (Register/Drop/Add) Monday, August 25-Saturday, August 30, 2014 Students may adjust their schedule during the first week of the term but can only enter a class that has not held the first scheduled session if space is available. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the academic associate dean responsible for the discipline.

Registration

Register online or in person at any Enrollment Center. Registration for classes will end the day before the first class meeting for 16, 14, or 8 week classes. Students are expected to be registered and attending class from the first scheduled meeting of the class period.

Priority Registration

Active students with 45 or more credit hours that applied toward degree or certificate completion may register (online only) one week early.

Registration Holds

Registration holds may exist for those students who owe money to the College or are restricted for other reasons.

For assistance, visit the campus Enrollment Center or call 216-987-6000 or toll free at 800-954-8742, Option #1.

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Important Dates Withdrawal Schedule Refund Schedule Waitlisting

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Fall 2014 Class Withdrawal Schedule You are responsible for withdrawing from any course you choose not to attend: Session A (First 8-Week)

Session O (14-Week)

Session B (Second 8-Week)

Start

End

Start

End

Start

End

Start

End

Class start/end

8/25

12/14

8/25

10/19

9/8

12/14

10/20

12/14

Registration*

4/14

8/24

4/14

8/24

4/14

9/7

4/14

10/19

Audit Registration

8/25

8/29

8/25

8/29

9/8

9/12

10/20

10/24

Program 60 Registration

8/27

8/29

8/27

8/29

9/10

9/12

10/22

10/24

Last Day to Drop/No Record

9/8

9/8

9/22

11/3

Last Day to Drop/’W’ Grade

11/7

10/3

11/19

11/25

(Students with financial aid should check with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office before they withdraw) If you withdraw from your class(es), you may still be responsible for all or a percentage of the tuition charge. You can check your account status on My Tri-C Space.

Fall 2014 Refund Schedule + If you paid the tuition in full and have no other outstanding balance, your payment minus the % you are responsible for will be refunded to you. Refund process will begin 2 weeks after the start of term.

You can withdraw online, by fax or in-person.

Fax numbers for the Enrollment Centers Eastern Campus: 216-987-2214 Metropolitan Campus: 216-987-3283 Western Campus: 216-987-5071 Westshore Campus: 216-987-5294

FT (16 Wk) A (1st 8 Wk) + You are responsible for... Withdrawal by...

O (14 Wk)

B (2nd 8 Wk)

0% of tuition

8/29/14

8/29/14

9/12/14

10/24/14

30% of tuition

9/5/14

9/3/14

9/18/14

10/29/14

50% of tuition

9/12/14

9/8/14

9/24/14

11/3/14

70% of tuition

9/19/14

9/11/14

9/30/14

11/6/14

100% of tuition

after 9/19/14

after 9/11/14

after 9/30/14

after 11/6/14

Important Dates

Full Term (16-Week)

Waitlisting For Courses

Students may add themselves to a waitlist for a class that has met its enrollment limit. Waitlisting eliminates the need to request a capacity override for a closed class, and gives a student the opportunity to register for a closed class should a seat become available. For more information visit https://portal.tri-c.edu/waitlist.

Prerequisites

Course prerequisites are established by each department to ensure that the student has an adequate background to be successful in the course. A ‘C’ grade is required in the prerequisite course. Successful completion of a prerequisite course will be checked at the time of registration.

Note: Quarter courses taken prior to Fall 1998 to meet prerequisite requirements will require an exception form from a counselor-academic department or may be done electronically when you register online.

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Paying for College Tuition and Fees Payment Options Financial Aid and Scholarships Project Go!

Tuition and Fees Your tuition payment deadline and financial aid completion date for Fall Semester 2014 is July 1. Payment is due at the time of registration after July 1.

This deadline applies only to credit classes. By July 1, students must go to my Tri-C space my or visit any campus TRI C SPACE Enrollment Center to:

Paying for College

• Make payment in full OR • Complete the financial aid application (FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov) and submit all requested financial aid

documentation to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships OR

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Set up an appropriate payment plan (New for fall: there is no fee for the 3 payment installment plan.

There is a $25 set-up fee for all other payment plans).

Payment Options Payment options and associated information can be found at www.tri-c.edu/payingforcollege.

Students can pay tuition and fees via:

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Checks (U.S. mail, in person and online).

Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover (in person and online) A surcharge will be applied.

Tri-C Installment Payment Plan (in person and online).

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Apply Early!

Students should complete and submit the 2014/2015 FAFSA application and all required documentation for Fall 2014 by the posted priority deadline of July 1, 2014.

Financial assistance opportunities are available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment.

Eligibility and approval for all forms of financial assistance should be determined at least six weeks prior to registration.

Students are urged to apply for financial aid well in advance of the beginning of classes.

Applications are available online at www.fafsa.gov.

Book authorizations will be provided to students who have met all financial aid eligibility requirements, registered in applicable coursework for the term, and met academic standards for financial aid purposes. Book authorizations may be available at least one week before the start of the term for eligible students. All students receiving a book authorization will be directly notified of availability and expiration through their Tri-C e-mail.

For more information concerning the various aid programs available through Cuyahoga Community College visit www.tri-c.edu/financialaid.

Project Go! Tri-C provides free application assistance for public benefits to students working to complete educational programs through the Project Go! program. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/ProjectGo.

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Fees Residency Fee Schedule and Tuition Cost Institutional Fee Course Supplemental Fees Tuition Guarantee Program

Residency

Tuition Fee Schedule - For the 2014-2015 Academic Year (Fall 2014 - Summer 2015) Approved by the College Board of Trustees March 20, 2014. All fees are subject to change by the College Board of Trustees. Certain courses have supplemental fees (See below).

Per Credit Hour Fee Schedule

Tuition Cost

PER CREDIT HOUR FEE SCHEDULE

To calculate your tuition cost, multiply your enrolled hours by the per credit hour fee.

ENROLLED HOURS

COUNTY RESIDENTS

OHIO RESIDENTS

OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS

Instructional Fee

$87.54

1

$104.54

$131.77

$248.92

General and Technology Fee

$17.00

2

$209.08

$263.54

$497.84

OUT-OF-COUNTY SURCHARGE

$27.23

3

$313.62

$395.31

$746.76

OUT-OF-STATE SURCHARGE

$144.38

4

$418.16

$527.08

$995.68

Institutional Fee Schedule The Institutional fee is designed to provide students with unlimited access to all campuses, recreational facilities, Technology Learning Centers, Libraries and campus special events. At the right is the tiered fee structure based on credit hours charged.

1 - 3 credit hours

$10.00

4 - 11 credit hours

$50.00

12 + credit hours

$70.00

Tuition and Fees

Fees charged at the College are based on the individual student’s residency status designated as In-County, Out-of-County, or Out-of-State. This status is determined at the point of admission. If this status changes while enrolled at the College, it is the student’s responsibility to notify and submit documentation to the Enrollment Center by the end of the first week of the full term for which a change in residency is being requested for tuition purposes. For additional information on residency, please contact the Enrollment Center at your home campus, or go to www.tri-c.edu/residency.

Course Supplemental Fees Supplemental fees for certain classes and laboratories are charged in addition to the noted fees. A link to a course-by-course listing of supplemental fees can be found at www.tri-c.edu/payingforcollege.

Special Topics courses are not included on this listing, but may also require supplemental fees.

The Tuition Guarantee Program The Tuition Guarantee Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is an incentive for you to enroll full time for three years and pay the same tuition throughout that period. Stay at Tri-C through graduation and lock in your tuition. For more information and eligibility details visit www.tri-c.edu/tuitionguarantee or call 216-987-6000.

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Student Services Public Transportation Campus Security Disability Services Counseling Services Veteran Student Services Student Access to Information

Office

HOURS

Eastern Campus Metropolitan Campus Western Campus Westshore Campus

The Enrollment Center • Counseling Office Student Financial Aid & Scholarship Office

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Submit your inquiry for office hours in the question box.

RTA Public Transit Information Cuyahoga Community College is pleased to support the RTA Student U-Pass program.

For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/RTA The direct service is provided to most of the college campuses. For the most up to date information, students should go to RideRTA.com to do on line trip planning or call the RTAnswerline at 216-621-9500.

Student Services

Campus Security Cuyahoga Community College is committed to helping all members of the College community provide for their own safety and security. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/campuspolice.

Disability Services The ACCESS Office provides individualized classroom accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive services, students must schedule an appointment with a student adviser and present documentation of disability. To find your campus ACCESS office visit www.tri-c.edu/ACCESS, or call 216-987-5079.

Counseling Services Counseling services are available at each campus. We offer academic, career and personal counseling.

Call 216-987-6000 or toll free at 800-954-8742, Option #4, to make an appointment.

Veteran Student Services For information regarding Veteran Student Services, including the GI Bill, transfer of military credit and the Ohio GI Promise, go to www.tri-c.edu/veterans or call 216-987-3193.

Student Access to Information Cuyahoga Community College recognizes students’ rights to access personal and academic records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended by Public Law 93-568. The College has designated the following information as directory information and will disclose this information without prior written consent unless otherwise instructed by the student: Name Address (local and home) Program of study (including college of enrollment, major and campus) Enrollment status (e.g. full time, part time, withdrawn) Dates of attendance Degrees, honors, and awards received For members of Athletic Teams only: Previous educational agencies or institutions attended Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Weight and height Please contact the Enrollment Center at your campus if you wish to have this information kept confidential.

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Miscellaneous DARS and MAP Program 60 Accreditation Emergency Closing

The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) is a software tool which significantly eases the academic advising process for students. DARS & MAP (My Academic Plan) compare academic program requirements against a student’s academic history. The resulting report lists courses taken that apply toward graduation, courses yet to be taken and courses that do not apply to the program major. The ability of both students and staff to obtain this information is part of an effective academic advising program. DARS is for all students enrolled prior to Fall 2014. MAP is the tool for students new to the College for Fall 2014. For specific degree information or if you have any questions, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a counselor: 216-987-6000, Option #4.

Program 60 Registration Through Program 60, residents of Ohio age 60 and older may register for regularly scheduled credit and non-credit classes on a tuition-free, space-available audit (no credit) basis. Registrations are made through the Enrollment Center on dates shown on the Registration Calendar. For more information visit www.tri-c.edu/program60.

Accreditation Cuyahoga Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60602-2504. For more information call 800-621-7440.

Miscellaneous

DARS and MAP

Emergency Closing The College is committed to providing the student with the maximum number of instructional days possible. Emergencies such as severe weather, fires, power failures or earthquakes can disrupt Tri-C operations. In extreme cases, these circumstances may require the College to close one or more of the campuses, sites, or the entire district. Emergency closing announcements will be broadcast over local electronic media, including television and radio stations. Messages will be sent to students, faculty and staff via the Tri-C Alert emergency notification system. When you register for classes, please remember to update your “Alert” information through my Tri-C space.

Notifications will also be placed on the Tri-C Web site, my Tri-C space. (the College intranet) and the Tri-C main phone system. Specific details about any closings will also be available through the College’s toll-free ALERT phone number, 1-866-989-ALRT (2578). This phone number will be updated throughout any emergency closing. The campus fire alarms have a Public Announcement feature that may be utilized in specific situations for emergency announcements.

Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

Discrimination against any individual based upon a person’s age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and veteran status is prohibited. Any employee, student or other person who wishes to report discrimination or harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes, should contact the College’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion at: Cuyahoga Community College, 700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-987-4772. In addition, the College’s Title IX (related to sex discrimination) and Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (related to disability discrimination) Coordinator is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion. The Coordinator can be reached at the above address and telephone number.

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Locations 3409 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115

Brunswick University Center 3605 Center Road Brunswick, OH 44212

Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

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Metropolitan Campus

25425 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145

2900 Community College Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115

Eastern Campus 4250 Richmond Road Highland Hills, OH 44122

Hospitality Management Center at Public Square 180 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

Connect With Us: 216-987-6000 1-800-954-8742 | www.tri-c.edu

Unified Technologies Center 2415 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115

Western Campus 11000 Pleasant Valley Road Parma, OH 44130

Westshore Campus 31001 Clemens Road Westlake, OH 44145

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