How to Use Your Catalog and Student Handbook

This catalog and Student Handbook was developed for you.

It includes information about Phoenix College (PC) programs, courses, degree and certificate requirements, policies, procedures, resources, and student support services .

The focus is on your success.

It provides you with the information to be a successful student . It is your responsibility to review the information and use your catalog . We recommend that you use your catalog in the following ways . • Use your catalog to help you with your plans to be a successful college student . Review the

Academic Calendar, Graduation Requirements, and PC Programs . Prior to selecting your courses, make certain you have the time to meet the course requirements . • Use your catalog to learn about courses, certificate and degree requirements . Knowing what the course is about and how it will fit into your program or academic goals is one of the main requirements for proper course selection . • Course Descriptions begin on page 271 . Whether your goal is to complete one course or an Associate Degree, Course Descriptions will provide valuable information . • If you are working on completing an Associate Degree, you will need to become familiar with the General Education Degree Requirements . Degree information begins on page 113 . Degree checksheets to help you keep track of your progress are available in the Advisement Center . If you are planning on completing a degree, or selecting courses prior to transferring to a four-year college or university, you will find information on the Transfer Process (page 143) very helpful . • Use your catalog to learn where and how to get things done . The catalog will help you locate resources and assist you in becoming familiar with college policies and procedures . Information is available about resources which can help you, such as Academic Advisement, Admissions and

Records, Counseling and Career Services, Special Services, Financial Aid, and the Library . The

College Information section begins on page 8 . • Use your catalog to explore educational and career options available to you . The Counseling

Department faculty will help you learn more about your interests, work skills, and personal goals . • Note: Be sure to keep your address, telephone number, e-mail address, and Academic Plan current in your Maricopa account .