2023-2024 Student Handbook

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The information contained in this handbook is to be used as a guide to Nashua Community College for the students, faculty, and staff members. All information including but not limited to: costs, rules, regulations is subject to change at any time. The College reserves the right to modify aspects of operations as well as to change fees and other charges without notice.

This student handbook is current as of August 31, 2023.

Nashua Community College (NCC) is one of the seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. For more information about CCSNH, call 800.247.3420, or visit www.ccsnh.edu.

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) is committed to providing comprehensive, market-driven, accessible, quality programs of higher education and services that respond to the needs of students, businesses, and communities.

General Information

Mission

Vision

Educated Person

Core Values

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Campus Contact Phone Numbers & Web Links

Fall Semester August 28, 2023 – December 16, 2023

Spring Semester: January 16, 2024 – May 4, 2024

Academic Policies and Procedures

A Guide to Accessing Your Student Accounts

Academic Affairs

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Student Evaluations of Faculty

Academic Conduct

Cheating

Plagiarism

AF Policy

Sensitive Materials Policy

Classroom Audio Recording Policy

Copyright Policy

Class Cancellation Policy

Consortium Agreement Policy

Classroom Audio Recording Policy

Registrar

Registrar

Add/Drop Course(s)

Adding a Course

Dropping Courses with a Refund

Dropping Courses after the Refund Period

Transcripts

Change of Address

Disability & Accessibility

Accessibility & Disability

Reasonable Classroom Accommodations

Accuplacer-Testing Accommodations

Academic Advising Center

Academic Advising Center

Transfer Advising

Transfer of Credit

Online Learning - Transfer of Credits

Alternate Ways to Earn Credit

College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Credit

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Credit by Examination (CBE)

Prior Learning Assessment

Independent Study

Audit Policy

Attendance

Attendance

Medical Leave Policy

Medical Leave Policy

College Withdrawal

Withdrawal from the College through Official Notification by the Student

Withdrawal from the College or a Course Through Official Notification by the Faculty

Withdrawal from the College Without Notification to the College (Dropout)

Refunds for Tuition

Grading System

Reporting of Student Achievement

Auxiliary Grades Used

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Academic Honors

Incomplete Grade

Grade Appeal/Grade Change

Course Repeat Policy

Academic Warning

Academic Standards

Academic Probation 1

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

Academic Standing Committee

Appeal Procedure

Academic Amnesty

Graduation

Graduation Requirements

Additional Associate Degrees

Graduation Ceremony

Tuition and Fees

Tuition Deposit

Advance Payment Requirement

Monthly Payment Plan

Comprehensive Fee

Academic Instruction Fee

Nursing Clinical Surcharge

Collection Clause

Fee for Protested Checks

Student Affairs

Vice President of Student and Community Affairs

College Counseling

Graduate Placement Services

Immunization Policy

Hepatitis B Vaccine Series

Additional Immunization Recommendations

Determination of In-state Status and Change of Status

Financial Aid

Please review your rights and responsibilities as a financial aid recipient in the current year CCSNH Student Financial Aid Handbook at https://www.ccsnh.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CCSNH-Student-Financial-Aid-Handbook-upd-06.13.20222.pdf

What Is Financial Aid?

Who Is Eligible for Financial Aid?

How and When to Apply for Federal Student Aid

NCC Financial Aid Priority Deadlines

How and When to Apply for State, College, and Nonprofit or Private Student Aid

Determining Your Eligibility

Offering of Aid

Available Aid

Pell Grant

Pell Grant and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work Study Program

Vermont and Rhode Island State Grant

State, College, and Nonprofit or Private Student Aid

Direct Loan Program

Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Annual Loan Limits

Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Aggregate Loan Limits

Professional Judgement for Special Circumstances

Consortium Agreements

Availability of Financial Aid Funds for Books and Supplies

Scholarship Programs

NCC Scholarship Page

Return of Title IV Funds

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Qualitative Standard - Cumulative GPA (CGPA) Component

Time Frame Component

Pace (Completion Rate Component)

Maximum Time Frame Component

Academic Periods Included in the Review

Timing of the Review

Results of the Review

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Suspension

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Probation

Regaining Eligibility

Treatment of Repeated Courses, Audited Courses, Incompletes, Developmental/Remedial Courses, English as a Second Language Courses (ESOL), Credits by Examination, Non-punitive grades, Pass/Fail Grades, Withdrawals

Is Financial Aid Taxable?

Veterans Assistance

How Do I Receive VA Education Benefits at NCC?

Changing Your Major

Academic Progress

Students Called to Active Duty

Checklist in the Event of a Call to Active Duty

College Policies and Procedures

Student IDs

Parking

Wireless Access Policy

Timely Warning & Emergency Notification Policy

Unattended Children on Campus Policy: Students/Guests/Visitors

Animals on Campus Policy

Messages

Cell Phone Usage

Posters, Signs and Notices

Use of College Name

Insurance

Use of College Facilities/Solicitation Policy

Barred and Expulsion

Operations of Motor Vehicles on Campus

Emergencies & Safety

Yellow Emergency Boxes & Red Phones

Emergency Blue Phones

Safety and Fire Regulations

Annual Crime Statistics

Health and Safety Standards

Firearms and Dangerous Weapons

Student Property

Tool Box Storage

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Drug and Alcohol Policy Overview

Alcohol

Drugs and Narcotics

Title IX/RSA 188-H Sexual Misconduct Policy & Grievance Procedures

I. Policy Statement

II. Scope of Policy and Jurisdiction

III. Reporting Sexual Misconduct

IV. Amnesty

V. Outside Support and Additional Reporting Avenues for Victims of Sexual or Gender-based Violence

VI. Response to Reports of Sexual Misconduct or Sexual Harassment

VII. The Title IX Grievance Procedure

Student Hazing

I. Purpose and Scope

II. Definitions

III. Prohibitions and Obligations

Technology

Computer Conduct Code

Canvas

Technology Recommendations

Full Semester Laptop Loan Program

Short-term Library Laptop Loan Program

College Email System

Printing & Copying

Internet Access

Campus Services

Bookstore

Walter R. Peterson Library and Learning Commons

Health Services

Kepro

Lockers

Student Activities/Organizations

Activities

Establishing New Organizations

Student Functions

Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Chi Kappa Chapter

Intramural Sports

Wellness Center

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

I. Purpose

II. Policy

III. Definitions

IV. Rights Under FERPA

V. Directory Information

VI. Exceptions to Requirement to Obtain Prior Written Consent to Disclose Education Records

VII. Parent/Guardians

VIII. Complaints

Notification of Directory Information Opt-out

Solomon Amendment

Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Process

I. Introduction

A. Policy Statement

II. Student Code of Conduct

A. Scope

B. General Infractions

C. Academic Misconduct

D. Disruption of College Operations

E. Health & Safety Offenses

F. Offenses Involving Others

G. Offenses Involving Property

H. Student Social Compact

III. Violation of Civil/Criminal Law and College Code of Conduct

Violation of Civil/Criminal Law and College Code of Conduct

IV. Sanctions and Disciplinary Proceedings

A. Sanction Definitions

B. Student Disciplinary Proceedings

C. Student Disciplinary Appeals

D. Membership of the Judicial Committee

E. Judicial Committee Appeal Hearings

V. Student Rights

A. Students in the Classroom

B. Student Freedom Off-Campus

C. Freedom of Association

D. Freedom of Inquiry and Expression

E. Student Participation in College Government

F. Student Publications

G. Establishing Student Conduct Standards

VI. Student Rights - Grievance Procedures

Grievance Procedures

Unresolved Grievance

NCC Equity & Grievance Policy

Disclaimer

The information contained in this handbook is to be used as a guide to Nashua Community College for the students, faculty, and staff members. All information including but not limited to: costs, rules, regulations is subject to change at any time. The College reserves the right to modify aspects of operations as well as to change fees and other charges without notice.

505 Amherst Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03063, Phone: 603.578.8900 Fax: 603.882.8690
nashua@ccsnh.edu | www.nashuacc.edu

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