Handbook - Connections - Florida State College at Jacksonville

Transcription

2013–2014
student
Handbook
helpful
Websites
Academic Success Center
Parking, Safety, and Security
fscj.edu/asc
fscj.edu/security
Advising FAQs
Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP)
fscj.edu/advisingfaq
fscj.edu/standards
Assessment & Certification Center
Student Assistance Program
fscj.edu/assessment
fscj.edu/sap
Bookstore
Student Life and Leadership
fscj.edu/bookstore
fscj.edu/studentlife
Career Development Centers
Student IDs
fscj.edu/careers
fscj.edu/id_card
College Catalog
Student Rights and Responsibilities
floridastatecollegecatalog.fscj.edu
fscj.edu/studentrights
Disability Services
Tuition and Payment
fscj.edu/dss
fscj.edu/tuitionandfees
Funding for College
Tutoring
fscj.edu/financialaid
fscj.edu/llc
fafsa.edu.gov
Veterans Services
Library/Learning Commons
fscj.edu/veterans
fscj.edu/llc
Florida State College at Jacksonville provides equal access to education, employment, programs, services and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religious belief, or
marital status. The College Equity Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and may be contacted at equityofficer@fscj.edu.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a member of the Florida College System and is not affiliated with any other public or private university or college in Florida or elsewhere.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida State College at Jacksonville. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to
support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Thank you for choosing Florida State College at Jacksonville.
We are so happy your first steps to a college degree are going
general education
requirements
to the BlueWave Nation!
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Welcome
to be with us. You have exciting years ahead of you filled with
many opportunities and challenges. To help you get started
will give you all the information you’ll need to get the most out
of your college experience.
Whether you want to learn about student resources, financial
assistance, career planning, student activities or strategies to
student rights &
responsibilities
right, we have put together this easy to use reference tool that
help you succeed academically, you’ll find what you need in
this convenient planner. There are campus and center maps,
important phone numbers, as well as calendar pages to keep
Your college years are a time to discover new possibilities – a
time to expand your mind, get involved, meet new people and
funding for
college
track of class assignments, exams and fun activities.
define who you want to be.
Be Enthusiastic.
Be Outstanding.
academic
calendar
Be Determined.
BE SUCCESSFUL.
student planner
name:
phone:
student email:
graduation
address:
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important
Numbers
Collegewide Information
and Welcome Center........................... (904) 359-5433
(central source of information about
college programs and activities)
Automated Directory Assistance ..... (904) 997-2800
CAMPUSES & CENTERS
Downtown Campus ..............................................(904) 633-8100
Student Success Services ...................................................... (904) 646-2300
Academic Advising
Admissions
Assessment and Certification
Career Development Center
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Services for Students with Disabilities
Veterans Affairs
Bookstore............................................................................................ (904) 356-9918
Business Office ................................................................................ (904) 633-8340
Child Care Center ............................................................................. (904) 632-3122
Dean of Student Success............................................................. (904) 633-8250
English for Speakers of Other Languages .............................(904) 633-8363
Honors Academy ...............................................................................(904) 381-3714
Security ...............................................................................................(904) 633-8200
Administrative Offices ........................ (904) 633-8100
Advanced Technology Center .......... (904) 598-5600
Kent Campus ........................................ (904) 381-3400
Student Success Services ..............................................(904) 646-2300
Academic Advising
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
Bookstore............................................................................................ (904) 384-9431
Business Office .................................................................................. (904) 381-3572
Child Care Center ............................................................................ (904) 381-3445
Dean of Student Success.............................................................. (904) 381-3443
Honors Academy ...............................................................................(904) 381-3714
Security .................................................................................................(904) 381-3688
Cecil Center.......................................... (904) 779-4200
North Campus...................................... (904) 766-6500
Academic Advising
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
Bookstore............................................................................................ (904) 766-6631
Business Office ................................................................................ (904) 766-6656
Child Care Center ............................................................................. (904) 713-6010
Dean of Student Success..............................................................(904) 766-6783
Honors Academy ...............................................................................(904) 381-3714
Security ...............................................................................................(904) 766-6608
Artist Series .......................................... (904) 632-3373
Betty P. Cook Nassau Center ........... (904) 548-4400
Florida State College Foundation ..... (904) 632-3237
Urban Resource Center .........................(904) 632-3116
Military and Veterans Services Center
Business Office
Security ............................................................................................... (904) 632-5005
Academic Advising
Financial Aid
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Veterans Affairs
Security ............................................................................................(904) 548-4450
Open Campus/Online Students ........(904) 632-3116
South Campus ....................................... (904) 646-2111
Student Success Services ............................................(904) 646-2300
Academic Advising
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
Student Success Services .............................................(904) 646-2300
Academic Advising
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Veterans Affairs
Business Office ............................................................................... (904) 632-5036
Dean of Student Success ........................................................ (904) 997-2660
Bookstore......................................................................................... (904) 646-2000
Business Office ...............................................................................(904) 646-2086
Child Care Center .......................................................................... (904) 646-2225
Dean of Student Success........................................................... (904) 646-2009
Honors Academy ..............................................................................(904) 381-3714
Security .............................................................................................. (904) 646-2357
Open Campus/Deerwood Center .....(904) 997-2500
Student Success Services .............................................(904) 646-2300
Academic Advising
Financial Aid
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Veterans Affairs
Bookstore.....................................................................................(904) 928-9973
Business Office ......................................................................... (904) 997-2580
Computer Lab ............................................................................(904) 997-2562
Dean of Student Success...................................................... (904) 997-2660
Honors Academy ........................................................................(904) 381-3714
Security ........................................................................................ (904) 997-2650
NAS Jax ................................................. (904) 771-3979
NS Mayport ............................................(904) 249-7311
table of
Contents
Campus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Student Success Advising Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General Education Requirements, A.S . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Education Requirements, A.A . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Student Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-31
Funding for College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36
2013-2014 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38
Calendar Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Student Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-71
Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Academic Degree Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Academic Dishonesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Academic Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Academic Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Academic Transcript . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Academic Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20, 35, 52
Assessment and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-71
Academic Calendar, 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38
Calendar Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Monthly Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-71
Campus Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Clubs and Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
College Preparatory Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 46
Computing Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Corequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Courseload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Credit Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Degree Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Degree-Seeking Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Degrees, Types of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ii
Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
English for Academic Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Essential Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-36
Applying for Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Students with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Types of Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Veterans Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Forgiveness Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 52
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15, 58
General Education Requirements, A.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
General Education Requirements, A.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Grade Point Average (GPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 68
Grade Point Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Grading Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Incomplete Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MAP for Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Betty P. Cook Nassau Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Campus Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cecil Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Downtown Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fire Academy of the South and EMS Training Center . . . . 8
Kent Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
North Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Open Campus/Deerwood Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
South Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35, 48
Selective Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Social Security Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP) . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 48
Strategies for Success in College, Career and Life . . . . . 27-28
Student Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Student Government Association (SGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Student Rights and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-31
Student Success Advising Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 36, 56
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Campus Locations
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Smoke/Tobacco Free College
1 Downtown Campus
2 Kent Campus
101 W. State St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 633-8100
3 North Campus
3939 Roosevelt Blvd.
(904) 381-3400
4501 Capper Road
(904) 766-6500
4 Open Campus
9911 Old Baymeadows Road
(904) 997-2500
5 South Campus
11901 Beach Blvd.
(904) 646-2111
A Advanced Technology Center
B Betty P. Cook Nassau Center
C Cecil Center
D Deerwood Center
401 W. State St.
(904) 598-5600
76346 William Burgess Blvd.
Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 548-4400
5640 New World Ave.
(904) 779-4200
9911 Old Baymeadows Road
(904) 997-2500
Donald D. Zell
Urban Resource Center
601 W. State St.
(904) 632-3116
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501 W. State St.
(904) 633-8100
G H Classes are offered at NAS JAX and Naval Station Mayport for military
members, dependents, and those with authorized base access.
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Downtown Campus
101 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
First Street
Student Parking Lot
First Street
Bethel Baptist Church
Student
Parking Lot 8
Hogan Street
Credit
Union
Bethel Baptist Street (Caroline Street)
Student
Parking
Lot 6
Student
Parking
Lot 5
Student
Parking
Lot 4
Main Street
Faculty/Staff/Visitor
Parking Lot 10
Student
Parking
Lot 7
Laura Street
Student
Parking
Lot 9
Pearl Street
Parking
Lot 12
Broad Street North
Jefferson Street
Student Parking Lot 7
Student
Parking
Lot 3
Parking Lot 11
Parking Lot 13
D
Parking Lot 11
D
Faculty/Staff
Parking Lot 2
Administration
Parking Lot 1
State Street
Elevator
A Building A, First Floor
Assessment and Certification Center ... A-1020
Dean of Education ..............................................A-1195
Auditorium ............................................................ A-1068
Business Office ...................................................... A-1131
Cafeteria and Vending ................................... A-1092
Campus President ..............................................A-1189
Career Development Center ...................... A-1095
Child Care Program Office ...........................A-1037
Counseling and Advising.............................. A-1095
Dean of Career Education............................... A-1191
Dean of Liberal Arts...........................................A-1193
Dean of Student Success.............................. A-1098
Director of Administrative Services .........A-1196
Disabled Student Services........................... A-1020
Enrollment Services............................................ A-1131
Mailroom and Duplicating.............................. A-1137
Maintenance ......................................................... A-1036
Receiving ............................................................... A-1034
Security ...................................................................A-1084
WorkSource ...........................................................A-1120
Building A, Second Floor
Pathways to College & Liberal Arts Classrooms
Associate Dean of Liberal Arts .................A-2036
ESOL Office............................................................A-2101
Foreign Language Lab................................ A-2102D
ILAB Program ..................................................... A-2140
Library/Learning Commons ........................A-2102
Pathways to College .................................A-2100
Building A, Third Floor
Library/Learning Commons ......................A-3040
Pathways Academy .........................................A-3001
Science Department ......................................A-3080
B Building B
Trade and Industry Classrooms and Labs
Construction
Bookstore ............................................................... B-0101
C Building C
Child Development Center ........................C-0111
College ID Card ........................................... C-0101
Student Government Offices ................C-0101B
Student Life and Leadership Dev ...........C-0101
Welding ........................................................ C-0106
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D
D Building
Automotive Labs and Classrooms
URC Urban Resource Center,
First Floor
ATC Advanced Technology Center,
First Floor
Classrooms and Labs
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Labs
Electronics Labs
Automotive Labs............ T-109; T-131; T-133; T-134
Automotive Program Office............................ T-130
Flex Labs........................................... T-140 and T-141
Office Administration........................................ T-101
Receiving and Maintenance............................ T-106
Security.............................................................. T-100E
Seminar Room...................................................... T-112
Teleconference Room........................................ T-116
Advanced Technology Center,
Second Floor
CADD Lab............................................................. T-241
Network Technology Department................. T-213
Network Technology Labs................... T-219; T-221;
T-225; T-227
Office Administration, Classrooms
and Lab .....................T-201; T-203; T-205; T-208;
T-209; T-210; T-212; T-241A
Science Labs ....................... T-231, T-234 and T-242
Assessment and Certification Center ..................108
Business Office .............................................................. 130A
Facilities ..............................................................................102F
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health .....102
IOSH Classroom...................................................... 103
Military and Veterans Services .................................130
Recruitment.............................................................. 107
Take Stock in Children ...................................................107
Urban Resource Center,
Second Floor
Communications ........................................................... 214
Computer Lab ................................................................ 218
Large Classroom ............................................................212
Marketing ..........................................................................205
Media Center.................................................................... 216
Small Classroom .............................................................213
Veterans Computer Center ......................................215
Urban Resource Center,
Fourth Floor
International Admissions .......................................... 415
Large Classroom .............................................................411
Medium Classrooms .................................................... 412
Registrar’s Office........................................................... 415
Resource Development............................................402
Student Services and Enrollment
Management ...............................................................414
Students with Disabilities Services ..................... 413
AO Administrative Offices,
First Floor
Artist Series ...................................................................109
Benefits ........................................................................ 103C
Building Maintenance .......................................... 105B
Duplicating (print shop) ........................................ 106
Florida State College Foundation ................... 104
Foundation Conference Room ......................104A
Human Resources.......................................................101
Human Resources Conference Room......... 101N
Administrative Offices,
Second Floor
Administrative Offices Tech. Support.......207Q
Facilities Management and Construction ...203
Learning Research and Development ...........201
Learning Technologies......................................207W
Student Aid
(Financial Aid/Scholarships).................... 206
Student Analytics and Research................... 201D
Veterans Affairs......................................................... 204
Third Floor
Arts and Sciences .................................................303D
Baccalaureate Programs .................................. 301D
Curriculum Services.............................................. 301K
Finance ........................................................................ 307H
Payroll ............................................................................ 306
Purchasing ...................................................................305
Purchasing Conference Room .....................305A
Workforce .....................................................................301
Fourth Floor
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Mathews
Bridge
Board Room ............................................................... 405
College President .................................................... 408
Conference Rooms .............................403A; 403F;
406 and 407H
Director of Policy and Compliance............. 403E
Exec. Director of Educational
Partnerships........................................................ 407E
Institutional Advancement .................................404
Institutional Effectiveness and
Accreditation .....................................................408F
Legal Counsel ............................................................. 403
Legislative Liaison.................................................408E
Risk Management ...........................401A,F,H,and K
Vice President of Administration ................. 401E
Vice President of the College......................... 407A
State St.
Union St.
W. Beaver St.
N. Laura St.
Pearl St.
Clay St.
Broad St.
Acosta
Bridge
Bay St.
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Kent Campus
3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
Employee Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Basketball
Court
Child
Play
Area
D
Employee
Parking Lot
C
Parking Lot
B
A
Park Str
Parking Lot
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E
F
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Parking Lot
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Parking Garage
Bus Stop
Elevator
Administrative Services.......................................A-100
Assessment and Certification Center ......... A-102
Campus President’s Office ................................A-100
Classrooms and Faculty Offices
B Building B, First Floor
Business Office ....................................................... B-100
Dean of Student Success...................................B-102
Student Success Center .....................................B-102
Admissions, Advising, Student Assistance
and Crisis Counseling, Career Development
Center, Enrollment, Disabled Student Services
Building B, Second Floor
C Building C, First Floor
Computer Classroom........................................... C-107
Library/Learning Commons ........................... C-100
Academic Skills Center/Tutoring, Computer
Labs, ASC Faculty Offices
evard
Roosevelt Boul
To
Blanding
Boulevard
D Building D, First Floor
Business Studies and B.S. Programs ........ D-130
Child Care Center...................................................D-102
Conference Room.................................................... D-111
Dean of Workforce Development ................D-130
Teaching Auditorium............................................D-120
Building D, Second Floor
Associate Dean of Workforce
Development .....................................................D-254
Business, Computer Information Systems,
Continuing Workforce Education..........D-254
Legal Studies and Interior Design ................D-261
E Building E, First Floor
Art Gallery ................................................................ E-112A
Interior Design Lab............................................E-100G
Small Auditorium........................... E-104 and E-112F
Building E, Second Floor
Classrooms, Science Labs and Faculty Offices
F Building F, First Floor
Associate Dean (Fine and Applied Arts,
Social Sciences, Foreign Languages
and Communications) ............................ F-112
Associate Dean (Math and Natural
Sciences) ....................................................... F-112
Deans of Liberal Arts and Sciences...............F-112
Financial Aid...............................................................F-124
Main Auditorium ......................................................F-128
Security ........................................................................ F-120
Building F, Second Floor
Classrooms
G Building G, First Floor
Parking Garage
Bookstore .................................................................. G-104
Kent Café ................................................................... G-108
Meeting Rooms ...............................................G-121–126
Phi Theta Kappa....................................................... G-151
Quiet Study Room ............................................... G-109
Student Life and Leadership Development .....G-149
Student Lounge ....................................................... G-151
Student Volunteer Center .................................G-148
WorkSource. ............................................................ G-155
Building C, Second Floor
KENT CAMPUS
KENT
CAMPUS
Classrooms, Computer Labs and
Faculty Offices
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North Campus
4501 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218
To
Dunn
Avenue
Criminal Justice
Center
P
400 M. Track
Parking Lot 2
Faculty/Staff
Parking Lot 1
F
C
Athletic
Field
N
K
Parking
Lot 8
B
Parking
Lot 6
Parking Lot 3
A
D
Parking
Lot 7
Baseball
Field
North Campus Boulevard
Softball
Field
S
E
Parking Lot 4
Training
Track
Park ing
L ot 5
Bus Stop
Elevator
Dead End
Classrooms
Bookstore .................................................................... A-173
Child Development Center ............................... A-140
Computer Office Systems, Business,
Office Systems Technology ....................... A-148
Duplicating Center ................................................ A-145
Facilities Maintenance Office ............................ A-101
Health Information Management ................. A-120
Mailroom/Receiving ...........................................A-102A
Security .......................................................................... A-172
Classrooms
Allied Health Programs ...................................... A-224
Funeral Services, Emergency Medical
Services, Histotechnology, Medical
Lab Technology, Respiratory Care,
Physical Therapist Assistant, Surgical
Technology, Ophthalmic Technician
Building A, Third Floor
Faculty Offices and Classrooms
Dental Programs ..................................................... A-321
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program .....A-306
Pathways High School Equivalency/Adult
Education ....................................................... A-311/313
Radiation Therapy Program ............................ A-328
Radiological Sciences ......................................... A-327
B Building B, Third Floor
Building C, Third Floor
City Bus Stop
Cosmetology, Facials and Nails ..............D-102/103
F Building F, Field House
Athletics Office
Coaches Offices
K Building K
Funeral Services Lab................................................K-125
Massage Therapy Program ...................................K-101
Visiting Team Locker Room ..................................K-118
N Building N
Concession Stand
Building D, Third Floor
Culinary Arts Offices ............................................ D-316
Foreign Languages Lab .................................... D-308
Liberal Arts and Adult Education
Offices ..................................................................... D-315
Library/Learning Commons and Academic
Success Center .................................................. D-300
P Building P
Classrooms
Criminal Justice Programs
Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center
S Building S
Criminal Justice Training Pool
Academic Advising, Admissions .................... E-124
Business Office ........................................................... E-161
Cafeteria ........................................................................ E-122
Career Development Center ............................ E-166
Dean of Student Success...................................... E-132
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Labs/
Mallard Dining Room .................................... E-121A
Job Placement Services....................................... E-166
Student Aid and Scholarships...............................E-150
Welcome Center.........................................................E-150
WorkSource ............................................................... E-150
NORTHCAMPUS
CAMPUS
NORTH
Dunn Ave.
N. C
am
Capper Rd.
Turner Blvd.
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Art Gallery .................................................................... C-122
Auditorium ...................................................................C-126
Campus Deans’ and Campus President’s
Offices....................................................................... C-140
Director of Administrative Services ...............C-105
Classrooms
Nursing and Nursing Related Programs ....... C-212
Wingate Rd.
C Building C, First Floor
To Lem Turner Road
pus Blvd.
Advanced Nursing Skills Lab ............................B-301
Capper Road
Assessment and Certification Center ......... E-223
Culinary Classroom ................................................ E-225
Student Government Association .............. E-227B
Development ........................................................ E-235
Trout River Blvd.
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South Campus
Tennis
Courts
Q
Y
S
R
T
East
Parking
Lot
U
N
F
M4
A
B
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M3
I
West
Parking
Lot
C
J
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D
E
Admin
Parking Lot
East
Parking
Lot
M2
To Fire Academy of the South and EMS Training Facility
11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
Duplicating
Natural Sciences Lab and Computer Labs
B Building B, First Floor
Bookstore, Classrooms and Labs
Building B, Second Floor
Classrooms, Labs and Faculty Offices
Pathways High School Equivalency
C
Building C, First Floor
Faculty Offices
Dean of Arts and Science
(Math and Science) ......................................... C-124
Math and Science Departmental Office ... C-126
Chemistry and Physics Labs
Faculty Offices
Administrative Services.......................................D-101
Campus President’s Office ................................D-101
M1
Biology and Botany Labs
Bus Stop
Elevator
Huffman Boulevard
Wilson Center
Parking Lot
Beach Boulevard
To Beach
SOUTH CAMPUS
Alden Rd.
Huffman Rd.
Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville
Beach
Kernan Rd.
J. Turner Butler Blvd.
maps
Faculty Offices
Sign Language Interpretation Dept. ...........E-100
Computer Labs
F Building F, First Floor
Campus Voice ............................................................F-101
Security ........................................................................F-104
Building F, Second Floor
Faculty Offices
Dean of Career Education (Computer
Science, Business, Sign Language,
Pathways to College, Fire Science and
Criminal Justice) ............................................. F-203
G Building G, First Floor
Classrooms and Computer Labs
Sign Language Lab........................................G-105
Building G, Second Floor
Building G, Third Floor
Library/Learning Commons and
Academic Success Center
H Building H, First Floor
Maintenance and Receiving
I Building I, First Floor
Elevator, Stairwell and Restrooms
M1 Building M1, First Floor
Wilson Center for the Arts
Ticket Office, Main Stage Theater, Studio
Theater, Art Gallery and Conference Rooms
Faculty Offices, Classrooms, Computer Lab,
Dance and Music Studios
Dean of Arts and Sciences
(Fine Arts, Digital Media and Converged
Communications).......................................... M-2175
Building M2, Second Floor
Classrooms, Photography Lab, Digital Media
Art Lab and Faculty Offices
Visual Art Studios, Computer Labs and
Faculty Offices
Ceramics Studio, Sculpture Studio and
Stagecraft Lab
N Building N, First Floor
Faculty Offices, Classrooms and Music Studios
Dean of Liberal Arts, Communications and
Social/Behavioral Sciences....................... N-127
Dual Enrollment .............................................. N-122
Early College .................................................... N-121
First Coast Community Music
School ................................................................... N-102
Vocal Music Program ........................................... N-101
Building N, Second Floor
J Building J, First Floor
Elevator, Stairwell and Restrooms
R Building R, First Floor
Gymnasium and Coaches’ Offices
Athletics Departmental Office ..................... R-105
Director of Athletics ............................................ R-106
Building R, Second Floor
Coaches’ Offices, Classrooms and Dance Studio
T Building T, First Floor
Classrooms
Building T, Second Floor
Faculty Offices, Classrooms and Labs
U Building U, First Floor
Assessment and Certification Center ........U-131
Business Office ....................................................U-135B
Cafeteria — “Waves Cafe”................................U-135
Career Development Center ..........................U-129
Dean of Student Success................................. U-130
Student Meeting Room ................................. U-135A
Welcome Center
Advising/Counseling ..................................U-101
Disabled Student Services ......................U-101
Enrollment/Registration...........................U-101
Financial Aid/Scholarships .....................U-101
Veterans Affairs .............................................U-101
WorkSource ............................................................U-129
Building U, Second Floor
Student Government Association................U-210
Student I.D. Office ................................................U-209
Student Life and Leadership ......................... U-200
Y Building Y, First Floor
Child Care Center
Q Building Q, First Floor
Fitness Center
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Fire Academy of the South and EMS Training Center
Alden Road
Emergency Vehicle
Driver Training
Track Area
Parking
Parking
P
Huffman Boulevard
Skid Pad
Firefighter Memorial Drive
T.M.R. Facility
Duval County
School Board
11980 Alden Road
Parking
W1
W3
To Main Campus
Parking
W2
Gas Props.
W5B
W5C
W5A
W4
Burn Pits
W6
P Building P, First Floor
Classrooms and Labs
Faculty and Staff Offices
OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
W5B
Fire Academy of the South Storage
W5C
Building W5C
W6
Building W6
W1 Building W1, First Floor
Fire Academy of the South
Instructional Space
Building W5B
Classrooms and Burn Ship Prop
W2 Building W2, First Floor
HUFFMAN BLVD. FACILITY
Instructional Space
Alden Rd.
Instructional Tower
W5A
Building W5A
South
Campus
Jacksonville
Beach
Kernan Rd.
Burn Building
St. Johns Bluff Rd.
W4 Building W4
Beach Blvd.
Huffman Blvd.
W3 Building W3, Tower
J. Turner Butler Blvd.
maps
Betty P. Cook Nassau Center
76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097
To A1A
and I-95
William Burgess Boulevard
1
Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Parking Lot
29
5
30
8
14
12
Climbing Wall
29 Building 29, First Floor —
A Wing
Assessment and Certification Center ....... A-101
Conference Room................................................... A-111
David Yulee Room (multipurpose) ............. A-114
Director’s Office .................................................... A-110
Maintenance/Receiving ..................................... A-115
Student and Business Services .................... A-102
Student Government Association ............... A-119
Student Lounge/Vending ................................ A-117
Building 29, First Floor —
B Wing
Computer Classroom............................................B-110
Faculty Offices and Nassau County
Economic Development Board ....................B-101
Library/Learning Commons and
Gallery .................................................................. B-103
Building 29, First Floor —
C Wing
30 Building 30, First Floor
Outdoor Education Buildings
Academic Advising ............................................... T-104
Cardiovascular Technology
Lab/Classroom ...................................................T-107
Career Development Center ........................... T-104
Classroom....................................................................T-108
Conference Room.................................................. T-106
Culinary Lab/Classroom ........................................T-111
HVAC and Electrical Lab/Classroom.......... T-109
Nassau Room (multipurpose) ..........................T-126
Nassau School District Career, Technical
and Adult Education Offices ......................T-102
Receiving ...................................................................... T-115
Security/Lobby/Elevator...................................T-100
Student Lounge/Vending ....................................T-117
Take Stock in Children ......................................... T-104
1 Building 1
Administration Office
5
5 Building
Classroom
Kitchen
Restrooms
8
Building 8
Classroom
12 Building 12
Canoe Barn
Building 30, Second Floor
Aviation Lab/Classroom ..................................... T-213
CADD Lab/Classroom........................................ T-204
Classrooms ........................................................T-207–211
Emergency Medical Services Classroom ... T-206
Emergency Medical Services Lab ....................T-208
14 Building 14
Pavilion
Restrooms
Security/Lost and Found ..................................C-101
Building 29, Second Floor
A and B Wings
Fernandina
Beach
Callahan
A1A
200
Yulee
17
Jacksonville
95
William Burgess Blvd.
Classrooms and Labs....A-202–209, B-202–206
Academic Skills Center/Math
Tutoring...................................................... B-202
Academic Skills Center/Writing &
Reading Tutoring........................................A-205
BETTY
P. P.
COOK
NASSAU
CENTER
BETTY
COOK
NASSAU
CENTER
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Cecil Center
5640 New World Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Co
cil
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Building G
Building A
Lake Fretwell Street
Aviation Avenue
Authority Avenue
New World Avenue
Building L
Chaffee Road (SR23)
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Park
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103rd Street
A Building A
Assessment and Certification Center .....A-112X
Auditorium .............................................................. A-109
Business Office ....................................................... A-110
Classrooms ...................................................... 2nd Floor
Director’s Suite ....................................................... A-101
Faculty Offices ............................................. A-101B–M
Information ............................................................... A-112
Security ........................................................................ A-111
Student Success Advisor ................................. A-112
G Building G
Buildings J and K
Aerospace Way
Building H
Administrative Office...........................................G-103
Classrooms..................................................G-112-114
Faculty Office .......................................................... G-104
Program Manager’s Office................................G-105
H Building H
Classrooms ...................................................... 2nd Floor
FAA Records Office ............................................ H-114
Faculty Office.................................................. H-235
Hangar Administration ........................................ H-111
Program Manager’s Office................................ H-112
J Building J
Aerospace Resource Center
Faculty Offices........................................... J-110-115
Program Manager............................................. J-112
Simulator/Training Labs.............................J-106–115
K Building K
Aviation Administration Services ............... K-109
Dean’s Office...................................................... K121
Faculty Offices.............................................K-111-115
Financial Services............................................ K-137
Security ............................................................... K-101–103
L Building L
Classroom...............................................................L-1102B
Faculty Office .......................................................L-1102D
Lab. .............................................................................L-1102A
Training Room......................................................L-1102C
maps
Open Campus/Deerwood Center
9911 Old Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256
Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Southside Boulevard
Parking
Garage
E
D
F
Commons
Area
Parking Lot
A
B
G
Parking Lot
Parking Lot
OPEN CAMPUS/DEERWOOD CENTER
J.Turner Butler Blvd.
202
295
115
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Ph
Southside Boulevard Service Road
C
Old Baymeadows Rd.
Baymeadows Rd.
1
Southside Blvd.
Parking Lot
Old Baymeadows Road
Bus Stop
Elevator
A Section A, First Floor
Classrooms, Science Labs
Section A, Second Floor
Classrooms
B Section B, First Floor
Academy
Section B, Second Floor
Classrooms, Academic Success Center
C, First Floor
C Section
TV Studio, Digital Media Classroom
Section C, Second Floor
Administrative Area, Faculty Offices, Mailroom
D Section D, First Floor
Classrooms, Blue Wave Café
(Subway Restaurant)
Section D, Second Floor
Student Services, Assessment and Certification,
Business Office, WorkSource, Security
E Section E, First Floor
Network Operations Center
Section E, Second Floor
G Section G, First Floor
Student Life Center, Bookstore, Performance
Theatre, Classrooms, Science Labs,
Fitness Center
Section G, Second Floor
Library/Learning Commons, Nursing Classroom,
Nursing Lab, Science Labs, Classroom
First Floor Commons Area
ATM, Vending
Classrooms
F Section F, First Floor
Classrooms
Section F, Second Floor
Classrooms
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navigating your
Academic Career:
The Student Success Advising Team
Mission Statement
The Student Success Advising Team holistically supports students in
establishing and achieving their academic, personal and career goals.
What is an advising session?
Advising sessions help you:
• Create an initial Academic Degree Plan
• Access college resources
• Establish and develop the connection between an Academic Degree Plan,
collegiate life and career goals
• Ensure you have met graduation requirements
Tips for your advising session
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•
Turn off your cell phone
Come prepared to take notes
Be aware there may be wait time for walk-ins
Bring a list of questions
Know important semester dates
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When should you meet with an advisor?
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Designated benchmarks/checkpoints in your Academic Degree Plan
To discuss your career goals or to change your Program of Study
If you are considering adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class
At the completion of college preparatory coursework
If your academic status changes
To explore next steps as you near degree completion
If you are struggling in your academic performance
If “life” challenges are in the way of learning
general education requirements
Associate
in
Science
(A.S.)
g
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•
Communication
Mathematics
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
The following is a list of courses from each area from which you can
choose to satisfy your general education requirements:
I. Communication
Need a minimum of 3 Credit Hours from Category A;
each class is worth 3 Credit Hours.
Category A
III. Mathematics
Need a minimum of 3 Credit Hours; each class is worth 3 Credit
Hours unless otherwise stated.
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MAC 1105 — College Algebra
MAC 1114 — College Trigonometry
MAC 1140 — Precalculus Algebra — Credit Hours: 4
MAC 1147 — Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry — Credit
Hours: 5
• MGF 1106 — Topics in College Mathematics
• MGF 1107 — Explorations in Mathematics
• STA 2023 — Elementary Statistics
general education
requirements
The general education core for the Associate in Science (A.S.)
degrees consists of a minimum of 15 semester hours of coursework
in these broad discipline areas:
IV. Natural Sciences
Individual programs may require a 3 credit hour course in order to
fulfill the 15 minimum credit hour general education requirement;
each class is worth 3 Credit Hours unless otherwise stated.
• ENC 1101 — English Composition I
Category B
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ENC 1102 — Writing About Non-Fiction
LIT 2000 — Introduction to Literature: Writing about Fiction
SPC 2017 — Introduction to Speech Communications
SPC 2065 — Speech Communication for Business and the
Professions
• SPC 2608 — Fundamentals of Public Speaking
II. Humanities
Hours.
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AML 2010 — American Literature: Colonial Times to 1900
AML 2020 — American Literature: 1900 to the Present
ARH 1000 — Art Appreciation
ARH 2050 — Art History I
ARH 2051 — Art History II
ENG 1100 — Introduction to Film
ENL 2012 — English Literature to 1750
ENL 2022 — English Literature Since 1750
HUM 2020 — Humanities Forum
HUM 2210 — Humanities: The Foundations
HUM 2230 — Humanities: Mainstreams of Cultures, 15th to 20th
Century
HUM 2250 — Humanities: 20th Century Cultural Perspectives
HUM 2410 — Humanities of Asia
HUM 2450 — Humanities in the Americas
HUM 2472 — Intercultural Explorations
LIT 2100 — Great Ideas in World Literature
MUL 1010 — Music Appreciation
PHI 1603 — Introduction to Applied Ethics
PHI 2010 — Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 2600 — Moral and Political Philosophy
REL 2000 — Introduction to Religion
REL 2300 — World Religions
THE 2000 — Theatre Appreciation
Biological Sciences
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•
BSC 1005 — Life in Its Biological Environment
BSC 2010C — Principles of Biology I — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 2011C — Principles of Biology II — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 2085C — Human Anatomy and Physiology I — Credit
Hours: 4
• BSC 2086C — Human Anatomy and Physiology II — Credit
Hours: 4
Physical Sciences
• CHM 1020 — Chemistry for Liberal Arts
• CHM 1025C — Introduction to General Chemistry — Credit
Hours: 4
• CHM 1032C — Principles of General Chemistry — Credit Hours: 4
• CHM 2045C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I —
Credit Hours: 4
• CHM 2046C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II —
Credit Hours: 4
• ESC 1000 — Earth and Space Science
• ESC 1000L — Earth and Space Science Laboratory — Credit
Hours: 1
• PHY 1020C — Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory
• PHY 2053C — General Physics I — Credit Hours: 4
V. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Hours.
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DEP 2004 — Human Growth and Development
ECO 2013 — Principles of Economics I
GEA 1000 — World Geography
INP 1390 — Human Relations in Business and Industry
PSY 1012 — General Psychology
SYG 2000 — Introductory Sociology
VI. Professional Core/Electives
This will vary based on your program of study. Review your
degree audit for more information regarding your program
requirements.
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Florida
general education requirements
State
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
College
g
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree requires 60 total credit
hours. Within the 60 credits, 36 of those credits consist of
General Education coursework in the broad discipline areas of
Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and
Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as 24 credits of electives
which are used to complete any required prerequisites for your
intended transfer major.
I. Communication
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ENL 2012 — English Literature to 1750 — Credit Hours: 3
ENL 2022 — English Literature Since 1750 — Credit Hours: 3
HUM 2472 — Intercultural Explorations — Credit Hours: 3
LIT 2100 — Great Ideas in World Literature — Credit Hours: 3
MUL 1010 — Music Appreciation — Credit Hours: 3
PHI 1603 — Introduction to Applied Ethics — Credit Hours: 3
PHI 2010 — Introduction to Philosophy — Credit Hours: 3
PHI 2600 — Moral and Political Philosophy — Credit Hours: 3
REL 2000 — Introduction to Religion — Credit Hours: 3
REL 2300 — World Religions — Credit Hours: 3
THE 2000 — Theatre Appreciation — Credit Hours: 3
9 Credit Hours — 3 Credit Hours from each category
Category A
3 Credit Hours
• ENC 1101 — English Composition I — Credit Hours: 3
Category B
3 Credit Hours
• ENC 1102 — Writing about Non-Fiction — Credit Hours: 3
• LIT 2000 — Introduction to Literature: Writing about Fiction —
Credit Hours: 3
Category C
3 Credit Hours
• SPC 2017 — Introduction to Speech Communications —
Credit Hours: 3
• SPC 2065 — Speech Communication for Business and the
Professions — Credit Hours: 3
• SPC 2608 — Fundamentals of Public Speaking — Credit Hours: 3
III. Mathematics
6 Credit Hours
Any two of the following:
• MAC 1105 — College Algebra — Credit Hours: 3
• MAC 1114 — College Trigonometry — Credit Hours: 3
• MAC 1140 — Precalculus Algebra — Credit Hours: 4
• MAC 1147 — Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry —
Credit Hours: 5
• MAC 2233 — Calculus for Business and Social Sciences —
Credit Hours: 3
• MAC 2311 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry I — Credit Hours: 4
• MAC 2312 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry II —
Credit Hours: 4
• MAC 2313 — Calculus with Analytic Geometry III —
Credit Hours: 4
• MAP 2302 — Differential Equations — Credit Hours: 3
• MGF 1106 — Topics in College Mathematics — Credit Hours: 3
• MGF 1107 — Explorations in Mathematics — Credit Hours: 3
• STA 2023 — Elementary Statistics — Credit Hours: 3
II. Humanities
IV. Natural Sciences
6 Credit Hours
Students have two options: A or B
Option A: 3 Credit Hours from Category A and
3 Credit Hours from Category B.
Option B: 6 Credit Hours from Category A.
Category A
• HUM 2020 — Humanities Forum — Credit Hours: 3
• HUM 2210 — Humanities: The Foundations — Credit Hours: 3
• HUM 2230 — Humanities: Mainstreams of Cultures, 15th to 20th
Century — Credit Hours: 3
• HUM 2250 — Humanities: 20th Century Cultural Perspectives —
Credit Hours: 3
• HUM 2410 — Humanities of Asia — Credit Hours: 3
• HUM 2450 — Humanities in the Americas — Credit Hours: 3
Category B
• AML 2010 — American Literature: Colonial Times to 1900 —
Credit Hours: 3
• AML 2020 — American Literature: 1900 to the Present —
Credit Hours: 3
• ARH 1000 — Art Appreciation — Credit Hours: 3
• ARH 2050 — Art History I — Credit Hours: 3
• ARH 2051 — Art History II — Credit Hours: 3
• DAN 2100 — Dance Appreciation — Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 1100 — Introduction to Film — Credit Hours: 3
Minimum of 6 to 8 Credit Hours
Students have two options: A or B
Option A
Choose one three- or four-credit course from the biological
sciences and one three- or four-credit course from the physical
sciences. (One of the courses must have a laboratory credit
associated with it. These courses are designated with a “C” or an
“L” following the course number.) *ISC 1075 may fulfill requirement
in either area but not both.
Biological Sciences
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BOT 1010C — Botany — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 1005 — Life in Its Biological Environment — Credit Hours: 3
BSC 1005L — Biology Laboratory — Credit Hours: 1
BSC 2010C — Principles of Biology I — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 2011C — Principles of Biology II — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 2020C — Human Biology — Credit Hours: 4
BSC 2050 — Biology of Environmental Systems —
Credit Hours: 3
• BSC 2085C — Human Anatomy and Physiology I —
Credit Hours: 4
• BSC 2086C — Human Anatomy and Physiology II —
Credit Hours: 4
• ISC 1075 — Principles of Science and Investigation —
Credit Hours: 3
• MCB 2010C — Microbiology — Credit Hours: 4
• OCB 2000C — Fundamentals of Marine Biology —
Credit Hours: 4
• ZOO 1010C — General Zoology — Credit Hours: 4
V. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Physical Sciences
Category A
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AST 1002 — Introduction to Astronomy — Credit Hours: 3
AST 1002L — Astronomy Laboratory — Credit Hours: 1
CHM 1020 — Chemistry for Liberal Arts — Credit Hours: 3
CHM 1025C — Introduction to General Chemistry —
Credit Hours: 4
CHM 1032C — Principles of General Chemistry —
Credit Hours: 4
CHM 2045C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I —
Credit Hours: 4
CHM 2046C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II —
Credit Hours: 4
ESC 1000 — Earth and Space Science — Credit Hours: 3
ESC 1000L — Earth and Space Science Laboratory —
Credit Hours: 1
GLY 1010C — Physical Geology and Laboratory —
Credit Hours: 4
ISC 1075 — Principles of Science and Investigation —
Credit Hours: 3
OCE 2001 — Survey of Oceanography — Credit Hours: 3
OCE 2001L — Oceanography Laboratory — Credit Hours: 1
PHY 1020C — Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory —
Credit Hours: 3
PHY 2048C — Physics I with Calculus — Credit Hours: 4
PHY 2049C — Physics II with Calculus — Credit Hours: 4
PHY 2053C — General Physics I — Credit Hours: 4
PHY 2054C — General Physics II — Credit Hours: 4
PSC 1341 — Physical Science — Credit Hours: 3
Option B
Choose one of the following pairs of courses:
Human Anatomy and Physiology
• BSC 2085C — Human Anatomy and Physiology I —
Credit Hours: 4
• BSC 2086C — Human Anatomy and Physiology II —
Credit Hours: 4
Principles of Biology
• AMH 2010 — United States History to 1865 — Credit Hours: 3
• AMH 2020 — United States History from 1865 to the Present —
Credit Hours: 3
• EUH 1000 — Western Civilization through 1589 — Credit Hours:
3
• EUH 1001 — Western Civilization from 1589 to the Present —
Credit Hours: 3
• POS 2041 — American Government — Credit Hours: 3
Category B
general education
requirements
•
•
•
•
9 Credit Hours — 3 Credit Hours from each category
Effective Fall Term 2007, all Social and Behavioral Sciences
courses will require the prerequisite of satisfactory scores on
reading and writing college preparatory courses.
• AMH 2070 — History of Florida — Credit Hours: 3
• AMH 2092 — African-American History and Culture
(From African Origins to 1877) — Credit Hours: 3
• AMH 2093 — African-American History and Culture
(From 1877 through the Present) — Credit Hours: 3
• ANT 2410 — Cultural Anthropology — Credit Hours: 3
• ANT 2511 — Physical Anthropology — Credit Hours: 3
• ECO 2013 — Principles of Economics I — Credit Hours: 3
• GEA 1000 — World Geography — Credit Hours: 3
• GEO 2420 — Cultural Geography — Credit Hours: 3
• INR 2002 — International Relations — Credit Hours: 3
• LAH 2000 — History of the Latin America — Credit Hours: 3
• POS 2112 — State and Local Government — Credit Hours: 3
• WST 2010 — Introduction to Women’s Studies — Credit Hours: 3
Category C
• DEP 2004 — Human Growth and Development —
Credit Hours: 3
• INP 1390 — Human Relations in Business and Industry —
Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 1012 — General Psychology — Credit Hours: 3
• SYG 2000 — Introductory Sociology — Credit Hours: 3
• SYG 2010 — Social Problems — Credit Hours: 3 (You must have
a catalog start term of Fall 2012 or beyond to take this class for
this area.)
• SYG 2430 — Marriage and Family — Credit Hours: 3 (You must
have a catalog start term of Fall 2012 or beyond to take this
class for this area.)
• BSC 2010C — Principles of Biology I — Credit Hours: 4
• BSC 2011C — Principles of Biology II — Credit Hours: 4
Biology and Human Biology
• BSC 2010C — Principles of Biology I — Credit Hours: 4
• BSC 2020C — Human Biology — Credit Hours: 4
Botany and Zoology
• BOT 1010C — Botany — Credit Hours: 4
• ZOO 1010C — General Zoology — Credit Hours: 4
General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
• CHM 2045C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I —
Credit Hours: 4
• CHM 2046C — General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II —
Credit Hours: 4
VI. Electives
Courses taken as electives should be what are required for your
intended transfer major outside of the General Education areas.
Certain prerequisite courses may be required before you can
transfer into a major at the junior level. Some intended major
prerequisites may be used to meet the Florida State College
A.A. Electives and General Education Requirements. Students
are strongly encouraged to see an advisor for guidance in the
selection of these courses. The additional credit hours (maximum
of 24) required (beyond the General Education Requirements for
the Associate in Arts degree) may be selected from courses listed
in the College catalog identified in the course descriptions with
program designation for transfer (A.A. must be listed at the end of
the course description).
Physics With Calculus
• PHY 2048C — Physics I With Calculus — Credit Hours: 4
• PHY 2049C — Physics II With Calculus — Credit Hours: 4
General Physics
• PHY 2053C — General Physics I — Credit Hours: 4
• PHY 2054C — General Physics II — Credit Hours: 4
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Florida
student
Rights and Responsibilities State
College
g
For the most recent and up-to-date information regarding
the College’s Student Rights and Responsibilities, please
visit www.fscj.edu/catalogs.
Expectations of Student Conduct
Florida State College at Jacksonville is dedicated to
maintaining an environment that fosters student success. The
College endeavors to protect the rights of students and also
expects all students to act responsibly.
Attendance at Florida State College at Jacksonville is a
privilege, and in order to maintain our ideals of scholarship,
character and personality, the right is reserved by Florida
State College at Jacksonville to establish rules and regulations
to foster these ideals and protect the interests of the College.
Each student is subject to federal and state laws, respective
county and municipal ordinances, and all rules and regulations
of Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Violations of published laws, ordinances, or rules and
regulations may subject the violator to appropriate disciplinary
action by College authorities.
Disciplinary action, unless otherwise provided by law, may
include fines, the withholding of diplomas or transcripts
pending compliance with rules or payments of fines and the
imposition of probation, suspension or dismissal. Students
shall be afforded due process as defined in District Board
of Trustees Rule 6Hx7-2.18 prior to the administration of
disciplinary action for violation of this rule.
Any act or behavior on the part of the student that tends to
impair, interfere with, or otherwise disturb or obstruct the
orderly conduct, processes, functions and/or interests of
Florida State College at Jacksonville is expressly prohibited.
Such acts or behavior may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
A. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus or at a
College function.
B. Illegal use or possession of illegal drugs or narcotics.
C. Cheating in any form.
D. The use of indecent or abusive language.
E. Gambling.
F. Hazing as defined in Chapter 240.326 of the Florida Statutes.
G. Vandalism or destruction of property.
H. Falsification of records.
I. Unauthorized use of the College name.
J. Lewd or indecent conduct or attire.
K. Violence against any member or guest of the
College community.
L. Theft or willful destruction of College property or of
the property of members of the College.
M. Interference with the freedom of movement of any member
or guest of the College.
N. Obstruction of the normal processes and activities of
the College community.
O. Deliberate interference with the rights of others.
P. Violation of federal or state law, or county or
city ordinance.
Q. Repeated offenses of a less serious nature.
R. Sexual harassment or assault.
S. Accessing, altering or deleting College computer
files/systems.
T. Stalking (to repeatedly follow another person so as to put
that person in fear for his/her safety).
U. Violation of the Computing Facilities Use Agreement.
V. Any other offense reasonably deemed to be contrary to
the best interests of Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Student Discipline Procedures
Responsibility for Discipline
The campus Dean of Student Success will be responsible for
student discipline. All alleged student violations of Board
Rules or College regulations will be referred to the appropriate
campus Dean of Student Success. Any administrator, faculty
member, career employee, student, guest of Florida State
College at Jacksonville or other College staff person may
allege violations against any currently enrolled student.
Temporary Order of Suspension
In the case of a violation that clearly disrupts the orderly
processes of campus operations or endangers the life of
others, the campus Dean of Student Success may issue a
temporary order of suspension or removal from the campus in
order to protect the best interests of Florida State College at
Jacksonville. In all cases of temporary suspension or removal
from the campus, the student(s) involved shall be requested
to remain off College property pending the scheduling of a
hearing regarding the charges brought against the student(s)
to sign the Temporary Order of Suspension.
The campus Dean of Student Success or his/her designee shall
immediately notify the College President and the appropriate
Campus President of his/her action of temporary suspension
and the Board Rule that allegedly has been violated. The
student(s) involved will be notified in writing of a hearing and
the nature of the charges. The Notice of Hearing Letter format
shall be used to notify the student of the specific charges and
the time and place for the hearing.
A written report of the incident and all other pertinent
documentation shall be kept on file in the office of the campus
Dean of Student Success.
Initial Investigation of Discipline Problems
When the campus Dean of Student Success receives
information that a student has allegedly violated a Board Rule
or other College regulation, the Dean or his/her designee
shall investigate the alleged violation(s). After completing the
investigation, the Dean may:
A. Dismiss the allegation(s) as unfounded, either before or
after conferring with the student(s) and/or other parties
concerned.
B. Advise the student(s) of his/her rights to an administrative
hearing by the campus Dean of Student Success or a
campus discipline committee hearing; that formal charges
are being filed based upon alleged violations of the specific
District Board of Trustees Rules and that the witnesses and
documentary evidence supporting the allegations will be
prepared for use in the disciplinary hearing. Advise
the student(s) of their right to have witnesses appear on
their behalf.
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Any student(s) charged with an offense for which suspension,
dismissal or restitution may be warranted shall be provided,
by the campus Dean of Student Success to whom the
student(s) is/are directly responsible, written notice of the
charges and an opportunity to present the student’s version
of the controversy before said Dean. Additionally, when the
charge involves a sex offense:
A. College will honor requests by students who are alleged
victims of sexual offense to changes in their academic
situation, if those changes are reasonably available;
B. The accused and accuser are entitled to and shall have the
same opportunities to have others present with them
during disciplinary hearings;
C. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of
the results of any institutional disciplinary proceeding that
is brought alleging a sex offense.
D. The College will assist the student in notifying appropriate
law authorities. Please see APM 03-0201 for more
information on reporting sexual offenses.
The President shall have authority, after notice to the student
of the charge(s) and after a hearing thereon, to expel,
suspend or otherwise discipline any student who is found
to have violated any rule or regulation of the District Board
of Trustees or any law or ordinance, the violation of which
has an adverse effect on the College. If the campus Dean of
Student Success reasonably believes, after a hearing that the
charge(s) are accurate, the Dean shall recommend suspension
or appropriate sanction of the student to the President
together with reasons therefore and appropriate supporting
documentation.
The campus Dean of Student Success will coordinate with
the committee chairperson the date, time and place for the
hearing as well as to summon witnesses and require the
production of documentary evidence.
The proceedings will be tape recorded, and copies shall be
maintained by the campus Dean of Student Success for a
period as prescribed by Florida Statutes.
The hearing shall be informal, and the chairperson shall
provide reasonable opportunities for witnesses to be heard.
The campus Dean of Student Success shall monitor the
proceedings and make every effort to ensure that the student
is treated fairly.
If, after the hearing, the committee finds that the alleged
charges are true, the committee will recommend an
appropriate penalty to the campus Dean of Student Success,
who shall decide the penalty to be imposed.
Failure to Comply
Failure of a student to comply, either by telephone or
in person, with notification to appear before either an
administrative hearing or disciplinary committee hearing will
result in the charges being deemed to be true. The campus
Dean of Student Success may request the disciplinary
committee commence hearing proceedings and make
recommendations, or the campus Dean of Student Success
shall recommend an appropriate penalty.
The Dean of Student Success may postpone a hearing upon
the request of a student so long as all interested parties are
notified and agree with the new hearing date, time and place.
The campus Dean of Student Success may postpone a hearing
for violation of Board Rule due to pending criminal or civil
charges.
The President shall, after a review of the recommendation,
notify the student(s) of his/her decision on the matter. Such
notification shall be made by certified mail, return receipt
requested and shall be effective immediately unless otherwise
specified by the President.
Penalties
Administrative Hearing
Warning — A notice in writing that continuation or repetition
of violation of Board Rule or College rule within a period of
time stated in the warning may be cause for more severe
disciplinary action. Pursuant to receiving a warning, a student
may be required to participate in the College’s student
assistance program.
A student may refuse an administrative hearing and elect
hearing before a campus disciplinary committee. If the
student accepts an administrative hearing, he/she shall sign a
statement prepared by the campus Dean of Student Success
that he/she understands the nature of the charge(s), his/
her rights to a hearing, or the rights to waive the same, and
accept whatever penalty may be imposed. Minutes shall be
kept of the administrative hearing. Written notification of the
results shall be furnished, in cases when suspension, dismissal
or restitution is recommended, to the student, Campus
President, instructor(s) and Registrar, as appropriate.
Discipline Committee Hearing
If it is decided that a campus disciplinary committee hearing
will be held, the campus Dean of Student Success will notify
the student(s) to appear before the student disciplinary
committee in connection with the alleged charge(s) by
sending him/her/them a letter by certified mail, return receipt
requested. The letter shall direct the student(s) to appear at
a specific time and place not more than 10 class days after
the date of the letter. The letter shall also describe briefly the
alleged violation(s).
The campus Dean of Student Success will appoint a
committee of not fewer than three persons to serve on the
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responsibilities
Florida State College at Jacksonville will, upon written
request, disclose to the alleged victim of a crime of violence,
or a non-forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary
hearing conducted by the College against the student who is
the alleged perpetrator of the crime or offense. If the alleged
victim is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, Florida
State College at Jacksonville will provide the results of the
disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested.
disciplinary committee. The committee shall be made up of at
least one faculty member, one student and one administrator.
The campus Dean of Student Success shall appoint one
individual to serve as chairperson for the hearing.
The campus Dean of Student Success may, at the end of an
administrative or committee hearing, and based upon the
findings, impose the following sanctions upon students:
Disciplinary Probation — This may lead to exclusion from
attending or participating in extracurricular institutional
activities as set forth on a written notice for a stated period of
time. Violation of probation may lead to suspension or other
penalties reasonable to the nature of the violation. Conditions
of the probation may include mandatory participation in the
College’s student assistance program.
Restitution — Student shall reimburse Florida State College
at Jacksonville for damage to or misappropriation of College
property. This sanction typically will be combined with
another sanction.
Suspension — Recommend to the President of the College
restrictions from campus, classes and other such privileges
and activities, as set forth in the notice, for a definite
period of time not to exceed two years. The conditions for
readmission, if any, shall be stated in the notification to the
student. Conditions of readmission may include mandatory
participation in the College’s student assistance program.
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Dismissal — Recommend to the President of the College
dismissal for an indefinite period. The conditions of
readmission, if any, shall be stated in the notification to the
student. Conditions of readmission may include mandatory
participation in the College’s student assistance program.
Procedures for General and
Academic Appeals
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to outline all procedures relating
to the student appeals and complaints process. Included in
this procedure are sections on: 1) definitions and explanations,
2) campus non-academic appeals, 3) campus academic
appeals, 4) district non-academic appeals, and 5) complaints.
Procedure
I. DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
The following is a list of the definitions and explanations of the
terms used in student appeals.
Student Appeals
A student appeal is defined as a formal request by an
enrolled or former student for reconsideration of a College
rule or regulation, including the assignment of a final grade.
The student initiates all formal appeals in the office of
the campus Dean of Student Success or the appropriate
center administrator’s office. The Dean of Student Success
or the center administrator is responsible for the general
management of appeals processes, with the exception of
financial aid appeals. The procedure for financial aid appeals
is addressed in APM 10-0606.
Appeals Deadline
The deadline for all appeal forms and documentation is the
longest session (e.g., A16, A14, etc.) withdrawal deadline of
the following term. Appeals will not be accepted after the
deadline. Incomplete appeals will not be accepted.
Campus Non-Academic
• Limited and Selective Access Program Admissions
• Other
Campus Academic Appeal
• Grade
• Audit Grade – Request Change from an audit to a grade
• Audit Grade – Request Change from a grade to an audit
• Withdrawal Past Deadline
• NA (Non-Attendance Issue)
District Non-Academic Appeal
• College Admissions
• Graduation
• Residency
Student Appeals Committee
Where applicable, a student appeals committee is defined
as including at least one of each of the following from the
campus/center appointed by the Campus President: an
administrator, a full-time faculty member, and a student
representative. The administrator and faculty should be
from an academic area different from the student’s appeal
request. Each Campus President will identify up to five faculty
members annually who agree to serve on a Student Appeals
Committee for that year. The list is subject to approval from
the President of the Faculty Senate and will constitute the
group from which the required faculty member(s) may be
chosen for an appeal.
II. CAMPUS NON-ACADEMIC APPEALS
A. LIMITED AND SELECTIVE ACCESS PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS APPEAL
Informal Appeal
The student may appeal a limited selective access program
decision informally by meeting with the Associate Dean
or Instructional Program Manager who has integrative
management responsibility for that program. If the student
is not satisfied with the decision of the Associate Dean’s or
Instructional Program Manager’s decision, the student may
enter a formal appeal.
Formal Appeal
Step 1: Campus Dean of Student Success
A. The student submits the completed appeal form and
supporting documentation to the campus Dean of Student
Success Office or the authorized center administrator’s
office by the deadline.
B. All documentation must be presented before the appeal
request is accepted.
C. The campus or center representative for the Dean of
Student Success may solicit feedback from the faculty
member(s) and/or Academic Department before
forwarding the appeal to the appropriate supervising dean
of the limited or selective access program.
Step 2: Supervising Dean of the limited or
selective access program
A. The supervising dean of the limited or selective access
program will meet with the student who has filed the
program appeal within 10 College business days of receipt
of the appeal form and supporting documentation.
B. The supervising dean of the program reviews the
information submitted by the student and the notes of the
meeting and renders a decision.
C. If approved the student will be admitted to the degree
program at the next available program start date and the
supervising dean will communicate the decision to the
student in writing and the completed/signed appeal form
will be transmitted to the student success dean for imaging.
D. If disapproved, written notification is provided to the
student of the decision. The student has 15 College business
days from the date of the notification of denial from the
supervising dean to submit additional relevant evidential
documentation and request an appointment by written
appeal with the Campus President for final review. If no
request is made, the disapproved appeal and supporting
documentation is forwarded to campus student success
office and imaged to the student’s academic record.
Step 3: Campus President
A. The Campus President will meet with the student who has
filed the limited or selective access program appeal within
approximately 10 College business days of receipt of the
formal request.
B. The Campus President reviews the information submitted
by the student as well as his or her notes from their
meeting.
C. The Campus President provides written notification to the
student of his/her decision.
D. If approved, the student will be admitted to the degree
program at the next available program start date. In all
cases, the decision of the Campus President is final.
E. The campus president forwards the appeal form and
documentation to the campus student success office for
imaging and the program leader for the impacted program.
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B. OTHER CAMPUS NON-ACADEMIC APPEALS
Step 1: Student’s Submission of the Request
The student submits the completed appeal form and
supporting documentation to the campus Dean of Student
Success Office or authorized center administrator’s office by
the deadline. Documentation must be presented before the
appeal request is accepted.
Step 2: Campus Administrator Review
Step 3: Campus President’s Review
A. The Campus President reviews the recommendation of the
Dean of Student Success.
B. The meeting between the campus president and the
student will occur within 10 College business days of
receipt of the student’s written request for a meeting.
C. The Campus President will send a written decision to the
student within 10 College business days of the meeting
with the student. The decision of the Campus President is
final and may not be appealed further. The decision and
signed appeal form is forwarded back to student success
for imaging into the student’s academic record.
III. CAMPUS ACADEMIC APPEAL
Informal Procedure
A. A student’s request for a grade change should be directed
initially to the course instructor. If the instructor of record
approves the grade change, the request is sent to the
appropriate academic administrator for final approval.
Once approved by the instructor and the academic
administrator, the grade change form is forwarded to the
office of student records to record in the student system.
B. If the course instructor is no longer employed by the
College or is unable to be reached after the Dean’s
attempts to contact the instructor without success, the
student may submit the grade change request to the
appropriate academic administrator. If the academic
administer approves the grade change, the request is sent
to the campus president for approval. Once approved by
the academic administrator and the campus president, the
grade change form is forwarded to the office of student
records to record in the student system.
C. If the student’s informal request is not approved, the
student can initiate a grade appeal request through the
appropriate authorized campus/center administrator.
Formal Procedure
Step 1: Student’s Submission of the Request
An appeal must be submitted no later than the longest
session (A16, A12, etc.) withdrawal deadline of the following
term. The session withdrawal deadlines are listed on the term’s
registration calendar at www.fscj.edu.
If you are receiving financial aid or VA benefits, it is
your responsibility to see a Financial Aid Analyst or VA
Representative to discuss possible financial implications.
An appeal must be completed for each class that is to be
considered and a complete set of documentation must be
attached to each appeal.
The following items MUST BE included with your request:
• A copy of the course syllabus for each appeal.
• Relevant Documentation:
A. Withdrawal Past the Deadline Requests: all relevant
documents to support your claim, which may be one of the
following:
1. Hospitalization: Copy of your hospital documentation
that includes the date admitted and discharged from the
hospital only. Hospital bills and other documentation are
not considered to be acceptable.
2. Death in the family, one of the following (the below documentation must include relationship to the deceased):
• Copy of death certificate
• Copy of newspaper announcement
• Copy of the funeral program.
3. Extensive Illness: a copy of a doctor’s note to excuse
you from school for an extended amount of time (must
include dates of illness). The note must explain why you
were not able to attend school.
B. Grade Appeal Requests: Relevant course information,
which could include correspondence with the professor,
graded assignments, copy of grades from Blackboard, etc
1. The reason for your appeal. If the space on appeal form
provided is not adequate, you may write or type your
reason and attach it to the appeal.
2. Copies of documentation: It is the student’s responsibility
to make copies of all documentation to be submitted with
the appeal. Documents will remain with the appeal when it
is submitted and will not be returned to the student.
3. Appeals are submitted to the Office of the Dean of Student Success or designee.
4. A course grade appeal must be submitted to the campus Dean of Student Success or the authorized center
administrator by the deadline. The student has the
responsibility of demonstrating that the grade being
challenged was administered in a manner inconsistent
with criteria set forth on the instructor’s course syllabus
and that the evaluation process used uniquely discredits
the student’s grade.
student rights &
responsibilities
A. The campus Dean of Student Success or center
administrator reviews the information submitted by the
student and indicates approval or disapproval.
B. If approved, the campus Dean of Student Success/center
administrator provides the student written notification
of the decision and forwards relevant information to the
Registrar’s Office for processing and imaging.
C. If disapproved, the Dean of Student Success/center
administrator provides the student written notification of
the decision.
D. The student has 15 College business days from the date
of the notification to submit additional relevant evidential
documentation and request in writing a meeting with the
campus president.
E. If no request is made, the disapproved appeal and
supporting documentation is forwarded to the Registrar’s
Office and imaged to the student’s academic record.
Make every effort to discuss and possibly resolve this issue
with your professor before submitting an appeal. If you
are not able to complete the class, you should inform your
instructor.
Step 2: Campus Administrator Review
A. The Dean of Student Success or authorized center
administrator forwards the grade change appeal to the
appropriate academic administrator, who has the initial
responsibility for reviewing and forwarding the student
appeal to the instructor of record for response (approval/
denial).
B. If the instructor of record is no longer employed by
the College or is unable to be reached after the Dean’s
attempts to contact the instructor without success, the
appropriate academic administrator makes a decision. If
the academic administrator approves appeal, the approval
is sent to the campus president for final review.
C. If approved by the instructor of record and the appropriate
academic administrator (or by the academic administrator
and the campus president), a grade change is submitted
to the office of student records for processing. The
appropriate academic administrator notifies the student of
the decision in writing.
D. If disapproved, the appropriate academic administrator
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provides the student written notification of the decision.
The student has 15 College business days from the date
of the notification to submit additional relevant evidential
documentation and request that the Student Appeals
Committee review the disapproval. If no request is made,
the disapproved appeal and supporting documentation
is forwarded to the Registrar’s Office and imaged to the
student’s academic record.
Step 3: Student Appeals Committee Review
A. If the student is granted a hearing, the Dean of Student
Success or the appropriate center administrator will
convene the Student Appeals Committee. The instructor
of record must be invited to present to the committee. If
the instructor of record is not available, the instructor may
elect to send a representative. The instructor of record
may also decline to participate. If the instructor of record
cannot be reached, the committee review may proceed in
the absence of the instructor of record.
B. The campus Student Appeals Committee hears the case
and forwards its recommendation to the Campus President.
The committee will meet within one month of receiving the
request from the student, except in the event of unforeseen
circumstances.
Step 4: Campus President’s Review
The Campus President shall review the recommendation
of the Student Appeals Committee. The Campus President
may accept, repeal, or amend the decision according to
his/her best judgment. If the Campus President anticipates
that he/she may decide to repeal or amend the decision of
the Student Appeals Committee, he/she will meet with the
Committee and discuss his/her concerns with the Committee’s
recommendation. In all cases, the actions of the Campus
President shall occur within 10 working days of receipt of the
decision of the Student Appeals Committee. The Campus
President will send a written decision to the student. The
decision of the Campus President cannot be appealed and is
final. A copy of the final decision is transmitted to the campus
student success office to be imaged to the student’s academic
record. In the event the Campus President’s decision is
to change the original grade of the faculty member, the
president will notify the faculty member and provide
justification for the change.
C. DISTRICT NON-ACADEMIC APPEALS
The student making the appeal concerning Admissions,
Residency, and Graduation should request a District NonAcademic Appeals Form from the Campus Dean of Student
Success or appropriate Center administrator. The form should
be completed in full and returned to the Campus Dean of
Students Success or appropriate Center administrator with
supporting documentation by the deadline.
Step 1: Campus Dean of Student Success or
Center Administrator Review
president for student services, the associate vice president of
enrollment and/or registrar, the director of admissions, and a
campus enrollment leader.
The vice president will send a written decision to the student.
The decision of the vice president is final and may not be
appealed further. The decision is imaged into the student’s
academic record.
D. COMPLAINTS
Students who have general complaints regarding their
college experience may express those complaints verbally or
in writing to any college administrator. Complaints alleging
issues of discrimination or harassment should follow specific
procedures of APM 11-0603.
It is expected that most general complaints will be resolved
informally through normal operational discourse. Students
who are unable to resolve complaints informally may make
a formal complaint in writing to the appropriate campus
president or division head.
In making a formal complaint, the student should express that
the complaint is formal and summarize any informal actions
that the student has taken to attempt to resolve the complaint.
The campus president, division head, or designee will ensure
that all formal complaints receive an initial response within 10
College business days.
If the complaint involves a faculty member or class issue, the
campus president, division head or designee managing the
complaint will notify the faculty member and involve the faculty
member appropriately in the resolution of the complaint.
The campus president, division head, or designee will forward
the formal complaint to the appropriate college or campus
resource for appropriate action.
The campus president, division head, or designee will provide
final notification to the student.
It will be the College’s general practice to resolve formal
complaints within 20 College business days; however, certain
complaints may take longer to resolve.
Once action has been taken on the formal complaint, the
campus president, division head, or designee will submit
a copy of the complaint and a narrative summary of the
resolution or the communication to the student to the
Registrar’s Office. The Registrar maintains a file of complaints
for periodic review as deemed appropriate for quality
improvement efforts.
Procedures for Handling Alleged
Academic Dishonesty
The campus Dean of Student Success or appropriate center
administrator reviews the information submitted by the
student and indicates support or non-support within 10
working days and forwards appeal to the Vice President of
Student Services.
Academic dishonesty, in any form, is expressly prohibited by
the rules of the District Board of Trustees of Florida State
College at Jacksonville.
Step 2: Vice President of Student Services
The Vice President of Student Services reviews the appeal
form and documentation within 10 College business days of
receipt. The vice president will review the appeal with other
administrators as appropriate.
Cheating, which is defined as the giving or taking of
any information or material with the intent of wrongfully
aiding one's self or another in academic work considered
in the determination of course grade or the outcome of a
standardized test.
If the appeal is a residency appeal, a residency appeal
review committee will be called in accordance with state law.
The residency appeal committee shall consist of the vice
Plagiarism, which is defined as the act of stealing or passing off
as one’s own work the words, ideas or conclusions of another
as if the work submitted were the product of one’s own thinking
As used herein, academic dishonesty incorporates the following:
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
rather than an idea or product derived from another source.
Any other form of inappropriate behavior which may include but
is not limited to: falsifying records or data; lying; unauthorized
copying, tampering, abusing or otherwise unethically using
computer or other stored information, unauthorized assistance
from electronic/cellular devices in taking quizzes or tests,
intentionally sharing or working together in an academic
exercise when such actions are not approved by the course
instructor, and any other act of misconduct which may
reasonably be deemed to be a part of this heading.
Any student alleged to have committed any act of academic
dishonesty as defined herein shall be entitled to due process
as defined in District Board of Trustees' Rule 6Hx7-2.18 prior
to the administration of disciplinary action, including
suspension and dismissal.
Classroom Assessment
A faculty member who has a concern regarding a student’s
conduct in the area of academic dishonesty may elect to meet
with the student directly.
Meeting(s) referenced above shall meet Florida State College at
Jacksonville’s requirements for due process.
Following the discussion with the student, the faculty member
may take one or more of the following actions:
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Verbally warn the student that continuation or repetition
of misconduct of this nature may be cause for further
disciplinary action.
Require the student to retake the test or rewrite the
assignment.
Require the student to withdraw from the course.
Fail the student for the assignment.
Fail the student for the course.
Refer the student to the campus Dean of Student Success for
possible suspension or dismissal.
For cases in which the student is referred to the campus Dean
of Student Success for action, the dean will appropriately
involve the faculty member and inform the faculty member of
the disposition of the matter.
Each faculty member shall communicate Florida State College
at Jacksonville’s policy on academic dishonesty to each class
section with which that faculty member is involved.
This subject is to be considered an integral part of the faculty
member’s course syllabus.
It is the responsibility of the assistant deans and Associate
Vice President of Instruction to routinely inform the faculty of
this requirement.
Standardized Assessment
Any student alleged to have committed any act of dishonesty
on standardized tests administered through Florida State
College at Jacksonville is subject to disciplinary action. These
assessments include all standardized tests administered
through the College assessment offices in both college credit
and non-credit programs.
Any test examiner or proctor who has a concern in this area
shall report this to the campus assessment and certification
center manager without providing the student with the test
score. Any evidence, description or witness shall be presented
The campus Dean of Student Success may take one or more of
the following actions:
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Verbally warn the student that continuation or repetition
of misconduct of this nature may be cause for
disciplinary action.
Require the student to retake the test.
Record failure for that portion of the test and/or not give
credit for the course (e.g., credit by exam).
Withhold the awarding of the degree/certificate or diploma until the requirement has been satisfied.
Schedule an academic disciplinary hearing for possible
suspension or dismissal.
For cases that involve a disciplinary hearing, the dean will
involve the appropriate assessment and certification manager,
test examiner/proctor and any witness. The recommendation of
the hearing will follow due process as defined in District Board
of Trustee Rule 6Hx7-2.18.
The assessment office will inform students of Florida State
College at Jacksonville’s Academic Dishonesty policy at each
test administration.
Due Process
student rights &
responsibilities
Once the student is notified, it is advised that the student
resolve the matter with the faculty member. However, at any
time, the student may request a hearing with the campus Dean
of Student Success.
for further investigation. The assessment manager will present
the situation to a campus Dean of Student Success for his/her
review. The campus Dean of Student Success will notify the
student via the student notice form to review the situation.
1. Every employee and student at Florida State College at
Jacksonville shall be entitled to Substantive and Procedural
Due Process.
A. As used herein, Substantive Due Process requires that all
rules or regulations of the College shall:
1. be for a proper purpose;
2. bear a reasonable relation to that purpose;
3. not be arbitrary or capricious.
B. As used herein, Procedural Due Process means that an
employee or student whose vested rights are affected
by action of the College shall be entitled to a reasonable
notice of the concerns and an opportunity to present his
or her position on the matter.
C. As used herein, reasonable notice means that the notice
is timely (to give the individual time to respond) and
adequate (specifying the charge the individual faces).
2. Every employee and student of Florida State College at
Jacksonville shall be entitled to procedural due process
prior to suspension or dismissal for cause (as used herein,
non-continuation of new position orientation employees
shall not be considered termination for cause) except that
in an emergency, to protect the interests and welfare of the
College, the President, the head of the appropriate major
administrative unit or an appropriate designated college
officer may, without a hearing, temporarily order the removal
from College property of an individual charged with an
offense or a violation of a College rule or procedure for
which suspension may be warranted.
Such temporary removal shall be communicated directly by
the head of the appropriate major administrative unit or his/
her designee on site whenever the individual charged with
a suspendible offense is deemed by the administrator to
present a clear and present danger to the welfare of Florida
State College at Jacksonville. The person ordered removed
shall be requested to remain off College property until a
hearing on the matter is provided. (If the person refuses
to leave College property when requested to do so, the
appropriate College official on site shall contact appropriate
law enforcement authorities for assistance and file a charge
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of trespass against the person refusing to leave.) A notice of
the hearing shall be communicated in writing to the person
removed, and a written report on the incident shall be filed
with the Office of the General Counsel. Persons removed
pursuant to this section shall not forfeit any right, privilege
or entitlement during the period of removal except their
presence on College property, and under no circumstances
shall the temporary removal exceed five (5) College days,
except as authorized and directed by the College President,
who may suspend employees until the end of the next regular
or special meeting of the District Board of Trustees. All
further action by the College in the matter shall comply with
the appropriate due process section(s) of the Administrative
Procedures Manual established in furtherance of this rule.
Student Records and Privacy
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
Pursuant to Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974, students and their parents are advised
of certain practices and procedures at Florida State College at
Jacksonville that relate to student records.
Once students reach the age of 18 or are enrolled in a
postsecondary program, parents no longer have any rights to
student information under this act unless students give written
consent to release the information to their parents or the parents
provide evidence that students are dependents of the parents as
defined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Under this act, students or parents (if eligible) will be accorded
access to students’ records within a reasonable time after the
submission of a written request to the custodian of that record.
Suitable arrangements will be made by the College to permit
records to be reviewed in the presence of a representative of
the custodian of records. Either students or parents (if eligible)
have the right to challenge the content of any record they
believe to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of their rights
or otherwise inappropriate and to insert into the record any
written explanation of any matter therein. The custodian of the
records challenged shall conduct a hearing upon the matter at
a reasonable time and place, at which time students or parents
(if eligible) may present any evidence they may have in support
of the challenge. If a record is challenged, the custodian of the
record shall make a decision at the conclusion of the hearing.
This decision may be appealed by students or parents (if
eligible) through established procedures to the student appeals
review committee.
Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. They may
address their complaint to:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Students or parents (if eligible) must consent to the release of
any student information other than directory information to
any person or agency. This consent must be in writing, signed
and dated and must specify the information to be released,
the reason for release and the names of individuals to whom
the information is to be released. Disclosure without consent
will be exercised by Florida State College at Jacksonville to
school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school
official is defined as a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or support staff position
(including safety and security staff); a person employed by an
educational entity with which the College has an educational
agreement or contract who has a legitimate educational
interest; a person or company with whom the College
contracted (such as auditor, collection agent, credential and
enrollment verification services); or assisting another official in
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if he or she needs to review an educational
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
In addition, the College may disclose identifiable information
from student educational records without student consent to
officials presenting a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena
and to military branches in accordance with federal guidelines.
The following records are maintained in students’ files:
application for admission, transcripts from other colleges,
academic history records and general correspondence.
The following information about individual students is classified
as “directory information” and may be released upon request to
any person:
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name
major field of study
dates of attendance
degrees, certificates or diplomas received
honors received
Individual students or parents (if eligible) have the right to submit
a request in writing to the custodian of student records that
all or part of the directory information NOT be released. Send
request in writing to: College Registrar, Florida State College at
Jacksonville, P.O. Box 40515, Jacksonville, FL 32203-0515.
Access to, or release of directory information will be withheld
until further written instruction is received from a student or
parent (if eligible).
Collection and Use of Social Security Numbers
In compliance with Florida State Statute 119.071(5), students
should be aware that Florida State College at Jacksonville
collects and uses social security numbers (SSNs) if specifically
required by law to do so or if necessary for the performance
of the College’s duties and responsibilities. The College takes
appropriate measures to secure SSNs from unauthorized access
and does not release SSNs to other parties except as required
to fulfill the College’s duties and responsibilities.
Florida State College at Jacksonville
collects and uses SSNs for the following
purposes:
Admissions
Federal legislation related to the American Opportunity Tax
Credit requires that all postsecondary institutions report
student SSNs to the Internal Revenue Service. This IRS
requirement makes it necessary for colleges to collect the
social security number of every student. A student may refuse
to disclose his or her SSN to the College, but the IRS is then
authorized to fine the student in the amount of $50.
In addition to the federal reporting requirements, the public
school system in Florida uses SSNs as a student identifier
(FS 1008.386). In a seamless K-20 system, it is beneficial
for postsecondary institutions to have access to the same
information for purposes of tracking and assisting students in
the smooth transition from one education level to the next.
Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs) are used by the
Admissions Department for meeting reporting
requirements necessary to comply with Department of
Immigration requirements.
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Continuing Education/Corporate Training
Registrar
Because of Florida State Education Reporting requirements,
students who enroll in Continuing Education and Corporate
Training classes are required to submit a SSN.
The College registrar collects social security numbers from
students for inclusion on official transcripts and for business
purposes in accordance with parameters outlined by the US
Department of Education. SSNs are reported to the state
of Florida as required by state reporting requirements for
postsecondary institutions.
Financial Aid
The Student Financial Aid Office uses SSNs to coordinate and
verify eligibility and disbursement requirements for federal,
state, and institutional aid programs. The Federal Department
of Education requires students to submit their SSN when
completing the federal application for student aid. The student’s
SSN is then used by the College to match applicant’s records,
verify eligibility, and coordinate benefits with other programs.
The College reports to various state and federal agencies SSNs
for students receiving benefits from aid programs. Agencies
include but are not limited to the National Student Loan
Clearinghouse, the Veteran Affairs Administration and the
Florida State Department of Education.
Financial Services
Various offices within Financial Services use social security
numbers to comply with federal and state regulations and in the
performance of duties and responsibilities assigned to the office.
The Purchasing and Accounts Payable Offices are required by
the Internal Revenue Service to collect SSNs from students
before rending payment for goods and services purchased by
the College. The SSN may be reported on an IRS 1099 form
if required.
The Payroll Department uses SSNs for reporting requirements
related to administering student employee wages and benefits.
When a student is employed by the College, SSNs are collected
and maintained on the Internal Revenue Service required W4
form and reported on the IRS required W2 form. Additionally,
the Payroll Department use SSNs in the collection and
verification of student direct deposit requests for wages as
allowed by FS 119.71(2)(a) and FS 119.71(6)(c).
The Project Accounting Office uses SSNs for complying with
federal, state, and local grants contractual requirements. Project
Accounting may report student SSNs to a funding agency for
individuals receiving assistance from a grant or contract.
The Bursars Office collects SSNs for identification and
verification of students to third party sponsors who provide
assistance to student, to satisfy billing and payments issues,
reconciliation, and for tax reporting as allowed by FERPA and
FS 119.71(2)(a) and FS 119.71(6)(c). The Bursars Office provides
the IRS with SSNs for students when completing IRS 1098t
or IRS 1042 requirements, contracts with various collection
agencies that require SSN to meet Fair Collections Reporting
Act requirements and reporting of debt information to credit
bureaus and uses SSNs when meeting state requirements
to report retiree insurance participants on annual basis. The
Bursars Office collects SSNs when establishing direct deposits
for students and to comply with Federal Department of
Education electronic disbursement requirements.
Florida State College associate in arts graduates are guaranteed
the following rights under the Statewide Articulation Agreement
(State Board of Education Rule 6A–10.024):
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Admission to one of the eleven state universities, except to
limited-access programs that have additional
admission requirements
Acceptance of at least 60 credit hours by the state universities
toward the baccalaureate degree
Adherence to university requirements and policies based on
the catalog in effect at the time the student first entered a
community college, provided the student maintains continuous
enrollment
Transfer of equivalent courses under the Statewide Course
Numbering System
Acceptance by the state universities of credit earned in
accelerated programs (e.g., CLEP, AP, CCCE, Dual Enrollment,
Early Admission and International Baccalaureate)
No additional general education requirements
Advance knowledge of selection criteria for limitedaccess programs
Equal opportunity with native university students to enter
limited-access programs
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In performing the duties required to administer these programs,
Florida State College at Jacksonville shares the student’s
SSN with vendors contracted by the College to assist with
compliance of federal and state requirements. The vendors
are authorized to use SSN to complete the tasks contractually
required and are not authorized to use SSN for any other
purpose. Currently, vendors include Federal Family Educational
Loan providers, guarantors and servicers of federal loans and
the College’s bookstore provider.
Rights for Students in Associate in
Arts Degree Program
Should any guarantee be denied, students have the right of
appeal. Each state university and community college shall make
available established appeal procedures through the respective
articulation officers.
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
Florida State College is an equal access/equal opportunity/
affirmative action college in education and employment. The
commitment of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s District
Board of Trustees and the College administration to equal
opportunity extends to all facets of governance, operational
procedures, instructional programs, student activities and services.
The admission and employment policies of the College provide
equal access to educational services and equal opportunity for
employment within the College.
Florida State College at Jacksonville provides equal access to
education, employment, programs, services and activities and
does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, religious belief, or marital status. The
College Equity Officer has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policies and may be contacted
at equityofficer@fscj.edu or (904) 632-3221.
Inquiries or complaints regarding access to Florida State
College programs, activities, facilities and/or employment
practices for people with disabilities may be addressed to the
Director of Services for Students With Disabilities, Florida State
College, 501 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Or call (904)
632-5007 (voice) or (904) 632-5008 (TDD or voice).
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Discrimination, Harassment or
Retaliation
Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are contrary to the
best interest of the College and thereby prohibited by the rules
of the District Board of Trustees of Florida State College at
Jacksonville.
As used herein, discrimination incorporates the following:
Discrimination is defined in Board Rules as “treating any
member of the College community differently than others are
treated based upon race, color, religion, age, disability, gender,
national origin, marital status, genetic information and/or
veteran status.” (Rule 6Hx7-2.26)
As used herein, harassment incorporates the following:
Harassment is defined in Board Rules as “a course of conduct
directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional
distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose.
More broadly, harassment is repeated unwelcomed verbal or
physical conduct based on race, color, gender, national origin,
religion, age, genetic information, disability, or retaliation.
Harassment may include offensive or demeaning language or
treatment of an individual, where such language or treatment
is based on prejudicial stereotypes of the group to which
an individual may belong. It includes, but is not limited to,
objectionable epithets, threatened or actual physical harm
or abuse, or other intimidating or insulting conduct directed
against the individual.” (Rule 6Hx7-2.26) Harassment is any
written, visual, or verbal communication, physical act, gesture,
or omission with the actual or implied intent of:
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Physical, emotional, or mental harm
Damaging, extorting, or taking personal property
Substantially interfering with the educational experience
Creating an intimidating or threatening educational or work
environment
• Subjecting others to multiple instances of disrespectful or inflammatory communication
• Subjecting others to unwanted or illegal pornographic or vulgar
material
Cyber-harassment is defined as harassment perpetrated
through technologies such as, but not limited to, email, instant
messages, text messages, photo messages, discussion boards,
digital images, digital video, digital audio, internet sites, blogs or
social networking sites.
Retaliation is defined in Board Rules as” a discriminatory or
adverse action made against a person who files a complaint or
charge, participates in an investigation or charge, or opposes an
employment practice made illegal by any of the statutes.” (Rule
6Hx7-2.26)
Any student alleged to have committed any act of harassment,
cyber-harassment or retaliation as defined herein shall be
entitled to due process as defined in District Board of Trustees’
Rule 6Hx7-2.18 prior to the administration of disciplinary action
including suspension and dismissal.
Disciplinary procedures for violation of Board Rule 6Hx7-2.26
shall be the same as those published for other violations of
the student code of conduct as delineated in Administrative
Procedures Manual 11-0601.
Procedures for Addressing Alleged
Discrimination, Unfair or Inequitable Treatment
or Sexual Harassment
Grievances relating to alleged discrimination, unfair or
inequitable treatment or sexual harassment shall be handled as
follows:
Students having a complaint against College employees
shall first direct their complaint to the employee, unless the
complaint is of such a nature that the student is uncomfortable
discussing the matter with the College employee. All student
complaints should be communicated within three months
following the alleged incident. To initiate the formal grievance
process, in the case of alleged sexual harassment, the student
shall discuss the complaint with the campus Dean of Student
Success or the Director of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
(Equity Coordinator). (If appropriate, the dean or director may
designate another individual to discuss the matter with the
student.)
If the complaint cannot be resolved informally, then the student
shall present a formal grievance in writing to the campus Dean
of Student Success or the Director of Equal Access/Equal
Opportunity (Equity Coordinator). This shall be done within 15
class days after the alleged incident is reported to the dean or
equity officer.
The campus Dean of Student Success or the Director of Equal
Access/Equal Opportunity (Equity Coordinator) shall conduct
a preliminary investigation and resolve the concern, if possible.
If the charge is deemed to merit further review, the campus
Dean of Student Success or the Director of Equal Access/
Equal Opportunity (Equity Coordinator) will discuss the charge
with the campus President and, if appropriate, the General
Counsel. Depending on the nature of the charge, the campus
President will consult with the General Counsel. The matter will
be resolved through procedures outlined in APM 02–1701 (Due
Process for Career Employees) or APM 02–1702 (Due Process
for Instructional, Professional and Administrative Personnel),
whichever is appropriate.
The recommendation resulting from the review process shall
be submitted to the College president, who will render a final
decision in a timely manner.
Complaint Procedures
Individuals who believe they have been sexually assaulted and
wish further information or assistance may contact the campus
Dean of Student Success. Any person wishing to file a complaint
may contact a campus security office.
Campus Security Offices
• Downtown Campus: (904) 633-8390
• Kent Campus: (904) 381-3688
• North Campus: (904) 766-6608/6609
• South Campus: (904) 646-2357
All reported cases will be referred to the College Equity Officer
at the Administrative Offices, (904) 632-3221.
This office will discuss the matter with the student and make
referrals as appropriate. The person reporting the incident may
request to be kept anonymous. A report will be completed and
forwarded to the director of equal access/equal opportunity.
Situations requiring immediate administrative support will be
referred to the campus dean of student success.
Campus Deans of Student Success
• Downtown Campus: Room 1097, (904) 632-8250
• Kent Campus: Room B-100, (904) 381-3443
• North Campus: Room E-132, (904) 766-6783
• South Campus: Room U-131, (904) 646-2009
* SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Health and Safety Policies
Smoking
Florida State College at Jacksonville is committed to providing
students, employees, faculty and visitors a safe, clean, green
and healthy environment. The benefits of a tobacco-free
campus include reduced exposure to the health hazards of
smoking, improved health of students, employees and visitors
and decreased maintenance costs. Further, the United States
Surgeon General has stated that there is no safe level of
exposure to secondhand smoke. Breathing secondhand smoke
for even a short time can be harmful and set processes in motion
such as cancer, heart disease and/or respiratory conditions. Enforcement of this policy will depend on the cooperation of all
faculty, staff and students not only to comply with this policy
but also to encourage others to comply with this policy in order
to promote a healthy environment in which to work and learn. It
is the responsibility of the College community, including visitors,
to observe this policy. All administrators, deans, directors,
department chairs, and supervisors will communicate this policy
to everyone within their areas of responsibility. After one year,
this procedure will be reviewed and updated as necessary to
ensure policy compliance.
Health Services
As a community-based institution, Florida State College at
Jacksonville relies on health services provided within the community
for students. Various health agencies are brought to each
campus periodically to make their services available to students.
Arrangements and coordination are handled by the student affairs
and/or student life and leadership development offices.
AIDS Information
It is the policy of Florida State College at Jacksonville to
maintain an appropriate balance between the rights of
individuals with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) to obtain an education and the rights of students and
employees to an environment in which they are protected
from contracting the disease. In order to assist the College in
responding to the medical, legal and ethical concerns raised by
AIDS and/or AIDS-related issues, procedures were established
that address the education, safety and legal rights of students
and employees. The College will be flexible in its response to
incidents of the disease, evaluating each occurrence in light of
its general policy and the latest information available.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has partnered with
Corporate Care Works (CCW) to provide Student Assistance
Program services, a resource regarding the disease. CCW
provides support through in-person counseling, 24/7 telephonic
support, and connection to community resources. These
confidential services are free to students of Florida State
College at Jacksonville. For information, call (855) 384-1800
(Toll Free), or (904) 384-1800.
The campus security officer should be contacted in situations
requiring the rendering of first aid. In the case of emergencies
involving students who have no physician on record, whose
physician cannot be contacted or whose families do not reside
in this area, students will be transported to the emergency room
of a nearby hospital by private means of transportation of their
choice or by the city rescue squad. Expenses incurred are the
responsibility of students.
Emergency Notification Text Alert Messages
Florida State College at Jacksonville has recently adopted an
Emergency Notification System that enables the College to send
urgent information and notifications to your cell phone and
e-mail. Once you sign up for the service, the College can send
an e-mail or text your cell phone with timely information about
emergencies on campus. The service is available to all current
students. While the service is entirely optional, we encourage
everyone to sign up.
Depending on your personal cell phone plan, there may be a
nominal fee from your carrier to receive text messages, but
there is no charge from the College for using this service.
The new Emergency Notification System enables College
officials to send alerts directly to the registered subscribers’
e-mail accounts and mobile phones via text messages. This
system gives the College the capability to push time-critical
emergency information to employees and students on and off
campus quickly. Except for an occasional test message, the
Emergency Notification System is intended only to be used for
this emergency purpose.
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Effective March 1, 2013, the College expanded current policies
to become a completely tobacco and smoke-free environment
by prohibiting the use of all tobacco products on all of its
campuses, satellite locations, administrative offices and offsite facilities, including parking lots. The purpose of this
administrative procedure is to define and delineate the actions to
be taken and the responsibilities of College employees, students,
vendors and contractors, guests and visitors and members
of the public in meeting the spirit, intent and letter of the
Board’s policy. In furtherance of this policy, the College actively
promotes smoking cessation assistance and prevention services
to students, faculty and employees who wish to stop using
tobacco products. Assistance to students, faculty and employees
to overcome addiction to tobacco products and information
regarding cessation programs is available through the various
College sponsored programs and community partners.
Emergencies and First Aid
To receive emergency notifications, log in to your Connections
portal, click on the Emergency Notification System link in the
Quick Links section and follow the instructions. If you want to
sign up for text messages, you need to have your cell phone with
you to receive a test message during the registration process.
Once registered, you can update your account as necessary.
Subscriptions are good for a year, but all Emergency
Notification System subscribers will be sent a renewal reminder
30 days prior to their account expiration date. The College
intends to test the system at least annually.
Accident Reporting
Any accident should be reported immediately to a security
officer. Any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting
in injury or death to another, or property damage in any
amount, must immediately notify a security officer, who will
contact the police for investigation and an accident report.
Occupational Education Safety
Students enrolling in Associate in Science or continuing
education industrial education programs are required to supply
their own personal protection safety equipment, hand tools and
tool belt or box by the third week of class. Personal protective
safety equipment should comply with applicable industrial
standards, and hand tools should be of an industrial grade.
At the beginning of each term, faculty will provide students
with shop safety rules and a list of required personal
protection safety equipment and hand tool requirements and
their approximate costs. Obtaining required equipment and
observing prescribed safety rules are mandatory for continued
enrollment in industrial education programs.
Drug Education Policy
Florida State College at Jacksonville is committed to providing
an environment that enhances and supports student success.
The academic community, including faculty, administrators, staff
and students, has the collective responsibility to ensure that this
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environment is conducive to the student’s development. The
illegal use of harmful and addictive chemical substances poses a
threat to the educational environment. Thus, in accordance with
the Drug Free Schools and Communication Act Amendments
of 1989, signed by President George H. W. Bush, it is necessary
to inform the College community of the harmful and addictive
potential associated with the use of drugs, the incompatibility
of illegal drugs with the educational mission of Florida State
College at Jacksonville, and the consequences of the use,
possession, manufacture or sale of such drugs.
The Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of
Trustees Rules outline the accepted code of conduct for students
and employees. The code, as documented in the student
handbook and the College catalog, includes the following.
• Any act or behavior on the part of the student which tends to
interfere with or otherwise disturb the orderly conduct, processes, functions and/or interests of the College is prohibited.
• Such acts or behaviors may include but are not limited to the
following: consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus or at
a College function, illegal use or possession of drugs or narcotics on campus or at a College function.
• The College reserves the right to suspend, terminate or retroactively cancel the enrollment of any student for disciplinary
reasons. The College may also make a referral to legal authorities for appropriate action.
A user of Florida State College at Jacksonville Computing
Facilities will:
Recognize that Florida State College at Jacksonville computing
facilities are intended to support the academic mission
and administrative functions of the college and assume full
responsibility for using these facilities in an effective, efficient,
ethical, lawful and courteous manner.
Recognize that authorized Florida State College at Jacksonville
systems personnel may, while performing routine operations or
investigating system problems or complaints, have access to
data and software stored in Florida State College at Jacksonville
computing facilities, including electronic mail.
Recognize that Florida State College at Jacksonville disclaims
responsibility for loss of data, time delay, system performance,
software performance or any other damages arising from the
use of Florida State College at Jacksonville computing facilities.
Understand that some systems at Florida State College at
Jacksonville are operated under license agreements with IBM,
Microsoft, Novell and others. Under these agreements, the
systems may be used for instructional and research-related
purposes only.
A complete set of charts outlining the penalties for federal drug
trafficking (PDF) and the controlled substances involved (PDF)
are maintained in each campus student success office.
Take all necessary steps to protect the integrity of Florida State
College at Jacksonville computing facilities. Specifically, users
shall not share with others the access codes, account numbers,
passwords or other authorization assigned to them. The user shall
be responsible for all access and/or authorizations assigned and
all activities occurring under these accesses/authorizations.
As a public institution whose mission is to foster human
potential, Florida State College at Jacksonville believes it is
important to understand the health risks and other detrimental
consequences associated with drug and alcohol abuse.
Respect the copyrights of all software and data available through
Florida State College at Jacksonville computing facilities. Take
reasonable steps to protect the integrity and privacy of the
software and data available.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has partnered with
Corporate Care Works (CCW) to provide Student Assistance
Program services, a resource to assist with drug education.
CCW provides support through in-person counseling, 24/7
telephonic support, and connection to community resources.
Online services providing numerous articles and informative
sources regarding drug education are also available. Log in
through www.fscjsap.com and enter FSCJ as the company name
to register. These confidential services are free to students of
Florida State College at Jacksonville. For information, call (855)
384-1800 (Toll Free), or (904) 384-1800.
Use Florida State College at Jacksonville computing resources in
a manner consistent with all Florida State College at Jacksonville
general policies, rules and procedures regarding codes of
conduct, academic integrity and the college environment.
For a listing of locally available public and private substance
abuse counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs, visit
the Florida State College at Jacksonville online catalog.
Computing Policies
Software Piracy
Software piracy is a felony. People or companies convicted of
illegally copying and using a computer software program or
combination of programs are subject to a prison term of up to
five years and fines up to $250,000. This is in addition to civil
suits for damages and other relief that the offender may face.
Anyone copying computer software that Florida State College
at Jacksonville has purchased is violating the copyright law and
is subject to the penalties described above.
Computing Facilities Policies and User Agreement
Florida State College at Jacksonville computing facilities are
defined as any computer, network, peripheral, operating system,
software, or any combination thereof owned, licensed by or
under the control of Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Respect the policies established by the administrators of external
networks such as those accessible through the Internet. The user
shall also respect the policies established by the administrators of
computing facilities at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Respect the privacy of electronic mail and other user files
transmitted and stored in Florida State College at Jacksonville
computing facilities or at any other location accessible through a
network.
Accept that a userid or program may be terminated, or its priority
may be altered if it is consuming excessive system resources,
degrading system response or threatening system integrity.
Use only those facilities which are in the public domain, or for
which they have obtained explicit authorization, at Florida State
College at Jacksonville or any other location accessible through
Florida State College at Jacksonville computing facilities.
Not use the Florida State College at Jacksonville computing
facilities for conducting private business or for personal financial
gain, that is not related to designated college programs or
functions.
Not use Florida State College at Jacksonville computing
facilities for any unauthorized or illegal purpose, such as
creation or deliberate introduction of a computer virus,
destruction or alteration of data owned by others, destruction
or alteration of computing facilities, interference with legitimate
access to computing facilities or harassment of users of such
facilities at Florida State College at Jacksonville or elsewhere,
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unauthorized disruption of Florida State College at Jacksonville
computing facilities, attempts to discover or alter passwords or to
bypass security systems in Florida State College at Jacksonville
computing facilities or in any other computing facility.
I understand that violation of these policies may result in
temporary or permanent loss of my access to any or all Florida
State College at Jacksonville computing facilities and other
disciplinary actions as appropriate. I also understand that any
use of Florida State College at Jacksonville facilities is not
private and that data and/or transactions may be reviewed by
system administrators as part of normal operations and that
Florida State College at Jacksonville implies no privacy or
secrecy for those using its computing facilities.
I further understand that by my acceptance of employment in
any capacity with Florida State College at Jacksonville and/or
registration for classes at Florida State College at Jacksonville and/
or use of Florida State College at Jacksonville computing facilities
that I have agreed to and entered into this agreement as it is
incorporated into the applications for employment and admission.
Children on Campus
To assist in maintaining the appropriate environment conducive
to learning and to protect minors from injury, no children under
age 16 will be allowed in instructional areas and no unsupervised
children in non-instructional areas during scheduled classes or
while testing except during College-approved events.
Parents and/or guardians are expected to assist in maintaining a
normal college environment that is conducive to learning. While
visiting campus on short-term business, children should not be
left unattended.
Every attempt should be made to arrange for appropriate child
care at the child development centers or private child care sources.
Distribution of Leaflets and Posters
Students who want to distribute or post printed material such as
posters, leaflets or flyers on campus must secure approval from
the Student Life and Leadership Development office in advance.
The Student Life office will provide to students lists of certain
rules governing the distribution of printed materials. The purpose
of these rules is to keep the campus attractive and free of litter.
Parking and Traffic Regulations
Students may obtain parking decals that should be affixed to
motor vehicles that will be driven and parked on Florida State
College at Jacksonville facilities. Decals are available at each
campus security office and in the Administrative Offices.
Students may park only in designated student parking areas;
parking in faculty, staff or visitor spaces is prohibited. Citations
may be issued when a parking violation occurred which can
include towing of the vehicle.
Parking Fee Waiver
If you do not use the Florida State College parking facilities at
any campus or center, you should obtain a parking fee waiver
at any enrollment services office prior to registering for classes.
Your parking fee waiver information will be entered into the
system and parking fees will not be reflected in your registration
fees. The deadline for applying for a parking fee waiver is the
same as for the drop deadline. If you have any questions, please
call your enrollment services office.
Pagers and Cell Phones
Students must set pagers, cell phones and other such devices to
Florida State College at Jacksonville Essential Card
Your Essential Card is a multiple function card that can be used
for the following applications:
a. Official Florida State College at Jacksonville Identification
b. Access device for Essential Bucks account to be used for
on campus pay for printing and copying.
c. Access to the Florida State College at Jacksonville
library system.
For complete terms and conditions, visit fscj.edu/idcard.
Regulation Changes
The College reserves the right to change rules, regulations,
policies and procedures at any time.
English for Academic Purposes
(EAP)
Florida State College has programs specifically designed for
students whose first language is not English. The EAP program
is designed for students who are preparing themselves for
academic study and who must develop proficiency in the
English language to succeed in their coursework.
Prior to registration, students take a placement test (CPT–L) to
determine which level of instruction is most appropriate. Based
upon the results of these placement test scores, students are
assigned to Level IV, Level V or Level VI courses with the English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) prefix. Each level consists of
courses in:
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silent modes, or turn them off, while class is in session.
reading/vocabulary,
writing/composition,
speaking/listening and
structure/grammar. Level IV classes are considered college preparatory classes, not
intended for transfer, counted for graduation or calculated in
total hours or in grade point average. Up to 12 credits of Level V
and Level VI classes may be counted as elective credit toward
fulfilling the number of credits required for a degree. If students
test into EAP courses, they are required to take these courses
before enrolling into non–EAP college credit courses. Courses
at each level involve 12 contact hours per week, which is a full
course load. Students may take less than a full load of classes
each term if desired. Upon completion of EAP courses, degree–
seeking students and/or those wishing to take college credit
English or reading courses must take the College Placement
Test. For additional information, contact the Liberal Arts office
on Downtown Campus at (904) 633-8397.
Strategies for Success in College,
Career and Life
SLS 0005/1103 Requirement Policy
Some students are required to take SLS 1103 or SLS 0005.
Students who test into one or more college prep disciplines
(English, mathematics, or reading) will be required to take a
college prep SLS course (SLS 0005) or a college credit SLS
course (SLS 1103). Students will take the SLS course in the first
term of enrollment at the college or after satisfying the REA
prerequisite requirement for the course (testing at the level
of REA0008 or above, or completion of REA0006). Student
cannot drop or withdraw from SLS class from schedule without
seeing a counselor or advisor.
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College Preparatory Courses
The College Preparatory Studies program in the ASC provides
instruction and student services designed to help students
become college ready in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Located on each campus and center, the ASC is a laboratory
learning environment based on diagnostic and prescriptive
approaches; a variety of instructional methods, ranging from
individualized instruction to cooperative learning; academic
tutoring; and advising. Staffed with faculty and staff who
specialize in college prep instruction, the ASC provides students
with access to advanced learning technologies and disciplinespecific software. Focused on fostering student success and
retention, the ASC also includes an option for accelerated
learning among highly motivated students.
Through the course placement testing program or additional
assessment, students who are identified as in need of further
preparation should meet with a counselor to identify academic
goals and the best curriculum to follow in order to achieve
these goals.
All college preparatory studies courses are considered to be
pre-college level. They are not intended for transfer, counted for
graduation or calculated in total hours or grade point average.
However, these courses will count as hours enrolled for financial
aid/veteran purposes, Social Security or other enrollment
verifications. These courses are identified as college preparatory
studies courses in the course description section.
The following college preparatory studies courses are designed
to bring students’ skills to the minimum college entry level.
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ENC 0015 - Essentials in Writing I
ENC 0025 - Essentials in Writing II MAT 0018 - Basic Mathematics MAT 0028 - Elementary Algebra
REA 0007 - Reading Comprehension
REA 0017 - Critical Reading Strategies
Students who test into one or more of these college preparatory
studies courses must successfully complete the course(s) with a
grade of “C” or higher* before enrolling in college credit courses
in that skill area. College preparatory courses cannot replace
required EAP courses.
*Students who enter the College with English language
needs should refer to the section for English for Academic
Purposes (EAP).
Research has shown that students at Florida State College
who are successful in college preparatory studies miss fewer
than four hours of class per semester. The College, therefore, has instituted an attendance policy for all college preparatory
classes. College preparatory students should check the
attendance policy in the course syllabus of each college
preparatory course taken.
Full–time students who test into ENC 0015 and REA 0007
must take these two courses in their first term of enrollment.
Full–time students who test into ENC 0015, REA 0007 or MAT
0018 must take all three of these courses in their first term of
enrollment. Part–time students are recommended to take these
college preparatory studies courses in the following order:
reading,writing and mathematics.
Full–time students who test into either ENC 0025, REA 0017,
MAT 0018 or MAT 0028 must enroll in at least one of these
college preparatory studies courses each term until they have
completed all such required courses.
Part–time students who test into either ENC 0015, REA 0007 or
MAT 0018 must enroll in at least one of these courses each term
until they have completed these courses. Part–time students
who test into either ENC 0025, REA 0017 or MAT 0028 must
enroll in these courses by the time they have accumulated
12 hours of college credit coursework and must maintain
continuous enrollment in college preparatory coursework each
semester until the requirements are completed.
Students who test into one or more college prep discipline areas
will be required to take a four credit college prep SLS course
(SLS 0005)** or a three credit SLS course (SLS 1103). Students
will take the SLS course in the first term of enrollment at the
college. Students who are taking SLS 0005 or SLS 1103 under this
requirement cannot drop or withdraw from their SLS class without
seeing a counselor or advisor; doing so will drop a student’s entire
schedule. For more information, see the SLS section.
**SLS 0005 is numbered like a college prep course and will
not count toward any degree but will count toward full time
attendance.
Limits to Enrollment in Each College Prep Course
Florida State statute limits a student’s enrollment in this course
to three attempts. Unless a student officially drops before
the drop deadline, each registration in this course will count
as a semester of enrollment regardless of the grade received.
Students may have only two attempts at a developmental
education course at the in-state tuition rate. After two attempts,
students must pay the out-of-state tuition rate, or may qualify
for another remediation option, upon faculty recommendation,
that provides an alternative to traditional classroom based
instruction.
College Credit Grading Policies
Class Attendance
The policy on attendance for college classes will be the
responsibility of the professor, and the professor will fully inform
students of such policy at the beginning of the term.
The faculty and staff at Florida State College at Jacksonville
want you to succeed. Since studies indicate a positive
relationship between good attendance and better grades, you
are strongly encouraged to attend all classes and arrive on time.
• Individual instructors establish their own class attendance policies. Each instructor’s policy is included in the course materials
distributed at the beginning of each term.
• It is your responsibility to understand and follow these policies and, if possible, to notify instructors in advance when it is
necessary to miss a class.
• Any anticipated prolonged absences should be reported to
instructors as soon as possible.
• If you stop attending class(es) for any reason, you should consult with your instructor(s) about possible withdrawal from the
class(es).
Course Audits
Students may elect to audit a college credit course or workforce
credit course by completing the audit form. Students may not
change from credit to audit or from audit to credit after the
drop deadline. A grade of “X” will be assigned for all courses
taken in audit status.
No credit will be awarded, and tuition and fees for college credit
courses taken on an audit basis are the same as those taken on
a college credit or workforce credit basis.
Courses taken for audit do not count as hours enrolled
for the following areas: veteran certification, financial aid
awards, Social Security certification, international student
enrollment requirements or early admission program
enrollment requirements.
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Grading System
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s grading system is
designed to evaluate the performance of students as fairly and
equitably as possible.
Letter grades will be assigned for courses as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
FN
W
I
X
NR
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Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Failure
Failure for Non-Attendance*
Withdrawal
Incomplete
Audit
Not Reported by Instructor
Grade Forgiveness and Course Repeats
All courses attempted will appear on the transcript.
Per State Board Rule 6A–14.0301, students may repeat a course
to improve a previous grade earned of “D,” “F” or “FN”. A
withdrawal grade may also be repeated.
A student may have only three total attempts in any course.
Upon the third attempt of a course, the student will receive an
“A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F,” or “FN.” Students may not withdraw
from the third attempt of a course. A fourth attempt may be
allowed only through a general appeals process based on major
extenuating circumstances.
The official grade used in calculating the grade point average is
the last grade earned in the course.
The transcript designation of a course taken and repeated is a
T. The attempt used in the grade point average is designated as
an R.
The forgiveness policy does not apply to courses repeated after
the term in which a degree was awarded.
If a student has a passing grade in a course but needs to repeat
the course to comply with a regulatory requirement or to stay
current in a field (such as teacher certification), the student may
be admitted to the course with the approval of the appropriate
dean or program manager.
Courses may be repeated if they are designated as repeatable
for earning multiple credits through the curriculum process
(such as certain music courses). The designation of the repeated
course is an M.
Transfer institutions may treat repeated courses differently, and
repeated attempts may affect a student’s financial aid.
Withdrawal Grades
A student may withdraw without academic penalty at Florida
State College at Jacksonville from any course up to the
published withdrawal date. The assigned grade of “W” is
not included in the calculation of any grade point average.
Course(s) receiving a grade of “W” are included in attempted
Students may request a withdrawal for extenuating
circumstances after the session withdrawal date by requesting
a grade change. The appropriate campus dean will make the
decision after consulting with the faculty member(s). Requests
for “W” grades after the end of a course constitutes a grade
change and must follow the procedure for grade changes.
Withdrawal from a college preparatory class after the drop
deadline constitutes one of two attempts to successfully
exit that course. After the second attempt, students will be
advised into the appropriate adult education course or
alternative remediation.
To withdraw officially from one or more courses after the “drop
with refund” deadline (withdrawal from all courses constitutes
withdrawal from Florida State College at Jacksonville), students
must follow one of these procedures.
1. Obtain withdrawal form(s) from any campus enrollment
services office.
2. Students are strongly encouraged to contact their
professor(s) before withdrawing.
3. Submit the completed form to the office of enrollment
services. Forms will also be accepted by fax.
4. Students can complete the withdrawal process through the
Web registration system, Connections, on or before the
withdrawal deadline.
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*The FN grade indicates that a student has failed a course due
to non-attendance. It is calculated as an “F” in the student’s
grade point average. For students receiving financial aid,
failure for non-attendance may require the student to refund
to the College all or part of his or her aid. The FN grade will
be assigned by the faculty member anytime following the final
withdrawal date for the course. Students who are in a failing
status because of non-attendance but return to the course prior
to the withdrawal date may elect to withdraw from the course.
courses when determining a standard of academic progress.
The student will be permitted to withdraw only in the first and
second attempt. The student is not permitted to withdraw from
the course upon the third attempt. Upon the third attempt, a
student must receive an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “F” or “FN” grade for
the course.
Note: Students who receive Title IV Federal Aid and withdraw
during the first 60 percent of the academic term will be subject
to repayment terms as outlined by the federal agency from
which the aid was awarded.
Incomplete Grade — “I” Grade
An “I” grade may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion
upon request by the student to permit the student time to
complete required coursework that he/she was prevented from
completing in a timely way due to non-academic reasons.
The instructor may require the student to document the request
to assist in the decision. The instructor may choose not to grant
the request. The “I” grade should be considered only when the
student has the potential to earn a passing grade if the missing
work is made up.
The instructor shall prescribe in a written agreement with the
student the remaining coursework required for completion
and removal of the “I” grade. A copy of this agreement will be
kept on file in the office of the appropriate dean. All work must
be completed within the first eight weeks of the subsequent
term, unless the instructor agrees to a longer timeframe (not to
exceed one year). When the work is completed, the instructor
will submit a grade change form with the grade earned. If the
work is not completed within the prescribed timeframe, the “I”
will automatically change to an “F” grade. The student will be
informed of the final grade assigned.
To be eligible for an “I” grade, the student must be passing the
course at the time of the request, and must have completed at
least 75 percent of the coursework.
Student Warnings
When students repeat a course at Florida State College at
Jacksonville, only the last grade earned is calculated in their
cumulative grade point average (GPA). However, students with
an excessive number of “W,” “I” or “FN” grades and students
who repeat courses to improve their GPA may jeopardize their
admission to programs in the Florida State University System
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(SUS) or other institutions.
Grade Points
To evaluate the scholastic standing of students, the following
points are assigned to grades.
A
B
C
D
F
FN
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four grade points per semester hour
three grade points per semester hour
two grade points per semester hour
one grade point per semester hour
zero grade points per semester hour
zero grade points per semester hour
New and returning students with fewer than six credits of
enrollment will be evaluated initially at the end of the semester
in which they enroll in a Florida State College at Jacksonville
with a cumulative total of six or more credits.
Students’ scholastic standing or grade point average is obtained
by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total
number of semester hours attempted for which the foregoing
grades have been assigned. Grades of “I,” “W,” “NR” and “X”
are not used in the computation of grade point average. Grades
earned in college preparatory classes do not count in the
computation of the grade point average.
Course
ENC 1101
MAT 0024
AMH 2010
CGS 1060
Grade
B
A
C
D
Transfer students entering Florida State College at Jacksonville
will be evaluated once their records indicate six or more Florida
State College at Jacksonville credits of enrollment. Transfer
credit will not be included in the determination of status.
*Please note that these standards are not the same as those
applicable to financial aid. See the Financial Aid section of the
handbook for financial aid standards. (Page 33)
Specific Standards
GPA Calculation Example
Credit Hrs.
Attempted
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
14.0
previously published standards and will be applied to all college
credit students who have enrolled in Florida State College
at Jacksonville with a cumulative total of six or more credits.
A student’s cumulative Florida State College at Jacksonville
coursework (including college preparatory courses) will be used
in the determination of academic status.
Grade
Points
3.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
10.0
GPA
Points
9.0
16.0
6.0
4.0
35.0
GPA
Hrs.
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
14.0
Formula: 35 GPA points divided by 14 GPA hours equals
2.5 GPA.
President’s and Dean’s List
Degree seeking students who achieve academic excellence
during a term are recognized by being placed on the College
President’s or Dean’s list. The Registrar’s office posts the
designation on the transcript three weeks after the completion
of each term. The criteria of eligibility for each list is listed in the
College catalog.
Grade Changes
Once a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “F,” “FN” or “NR” in a course
has been reported to the registrar, it may be changed only:
• Upon recommendation of the professor who assigned the grade
with approval of the associate dean or program manager, or
• Upon recommendation by the program manager or associate
dean and approved by the campus instructional dean when the
professor who assigned the grade is no longer a member of the
faculty.
The “I” grade may be changed by the professor to “A,” “B,” “C,”
“D,” “F” or “FN” within the time limits specified in the “I”
grade agreement.
Academic Progress
Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP)
Florida State College at Jacksonville is dedicated to providing
students with a high-quality educational experience in
an environment supportive of intellectual and personal
development. The purpose of the Standards of Academic
Progress (SOAP) is to clearly communicate the College’s
minimum expectations of academic progress.
Students Who Will Be Affected
The standards described below are effective at the beginning
of Fall semester 2005. These standards supersede the
In order to maintain satisfactory academic progress, students
must maintain the following minimum cumulative standards:
• Florida State College Cumulative Enrollment: 6 hours or
more credit
• Percentage of Semester Courses *Successfully Completed: 50%
(“W,” “F” and “FN” count as unsuccessful)
• Required SOAP Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.0
Satisfactory Standing
Students who meet or exceed the established cumulative
standards will be considered to have satisfactory standing
under the SOAP standards. Students who are placed on
academic warning or academic probation will be returned
to satisfactory standing as soon as they bring their SOAP
cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher and successfully complete
at least 50 percent of their coursework in a term — also the
standard for satisfactory progress during any given semester if
on warning or probation.
Standards for Students on Academic
Warning, Academic Probation and
Academic Suspension
Academic Warning
Students who do not meet the standards for satisfactory
standing will initially be placed on academic warning. All
students placed on warning must meet with a properly
credentialed employee during the semester before registering
for future semesters. Students who make satisfactory progress
during the semester will remain on academic warning until they
return to satisfactory standing.
Academic Probation
Students who do not make satisfactory progress based on the
standard while on academic warning will be placed on academic
probation. All students placed on probation must meet with
a properly credentialed employee during the semester before
registering for future semesters. When an employee deems
a student to be in need of in-depth intervention, a counselor
will assist the student. Their enrollment will be limited to nine
credits per semester (Fall, Spring or Summer). Approval of the
nine credits will be at the discretion of the campus student
success dean or the dean’s designee. Additional credits may be
granted at the discretion of the campus student success dean
based only on documented extenuating circumstances (death
in the family, illness, family crisis or accident), or educationally
sound reasons. The loss of Social Security, financial aid, veterans
assistance, insurance or other benefits is not included in the
definition of extenuating circumstances. Students who make
academic progress will remain on probation until they return to
satisfactory standing.
Suspension
Students who do not make satisfactory progress (i.e., 2.0
SOAP GPA or greater and 50 percent successful semester
course completion) while on academic probation will be
placed on academic suspension and must wait one semester
before reinstatement is possible. Students on initial academic
suspension should seek reinstatement by contacting a student
success office approximately two months prior to the beginning
of the semester they wish to re-enter Florida State College
at Jacksonville.
Notification of Status
All students placed on initial academic warning, initial academic
probation or academic suspension will be formally notified of
their status by the College. Students placed on initial warning,
initial probation or suspension should meet immediately with a
properly credentialed employee to determine what action can
be taken to return to satisfactory progress.
Reinstatement Process for Academic Suspension —
College Credit Standards of Academic Progress
2. Suspended students who apply for reinstatement will be
reinstated on probation and allowed to register for a maximum
of nine credit hours.
3. Students may be granted additional credits at the discretion of
the campus student success dean based only on documented
extenuating circumstances (death in the family, illness, family
crisis or accident) or educationally sound reasons. The loss of
Social Security, financial aid, veterans assistance, insurance or
other benefits is not included in the definition of extenuating
circumstances. Students must also have shown progress
in the probationary period prior to being suspended, and
the extenuating circumstance must have occurred in the
probationary period prior to suspension.
4. Students who are approved for reinstatement may register for
the subsequent semester if satisfactory academic progress is
made. At any time following the first re-enrollment semester
after suspension, the campus dean may approve registration
for additional credits. Once students return to satisfactory
standing, registration will not be limited by this rule.
5. Reinstated students who do not make satisfactory progress
during a semester of reinstatement will be suspended
and restricted from registration for one academic year. At
the conclusion of the suspension period, these students
may apply for reinstatement as described in paragraph one (1)
above.
6. Immediate Reinstatements — Students will be immediately
reinstated if a grade change restores them to
satisfactory standing.
1. Following the suspension period, students who wish to reenter Florida State College at Jacksonville must complete an
application for reinstatement, available at any campus student
success office. All students requesting reinstatement must
meet with the campus Dean of Student Success or the dean’s
designee. The campus Dean of Student Success or the dean’s
designee will enter the approval for all reinstatements.
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Financial Aid
For complete and up-to-date information on financial aid,
visit fscj.edu/financialaid.
Florida State College at Jacksonville offers many types of
financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable
to further their education without such support. Depending
on the type of aid, eligibility is based on one or more of the
following criteria: financial need of the individual (in the case
of dependent students, family need is used), educational costs,
academic achievement and availability of funds. Inquiries
regarding financial aid should be directed to the Enrollment
Services/Financial Aid Office on the student’s home campus. A
student’s home campus is his/her point of contact for academic
advising, financial aid advising and disbursement of funds.
Qualifying for Aid
To be eligible for federal, state and institutional aid, students
must meet the following criteria:
to reduce errors and expedite processing of the financial aid
application. Once the application is processed, the results
of the federal analysis are sent to the schools listed on the
application. The student will receive a Student Aid Report
(SAR) via mail or email. Students may also be required to
submit additional documents to their campus enrollment
services/financial aid office.
Financial aid is not automatically renewed each year. To
continue receiving financial aid, students must reapply each
year. As financial circumstances change from year to year,
the award amount may be different each year. Financial
aid is awarded for the academic year and credited toward
tuition and fees each semester. Financial aid enrollment and
disbursements are based on classes required for the student’s
program of study. If the students choose to take classes
outside their program of study, they may be required to cover
the cost from their own resources.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to:
• Apply early for financial aid assistance
• Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
each year
• Submit all required forms and documentation to Florida State
College
• Use financial aid for educationally related expenses only.
Types of Financial Aid
funding for
college
• Demonstrate financial need (may not be required for some
loan and institutional programs)
• Have a standard high school diploma, high school equivalency
degree or ATB (Ability to Benefit) on file
• Be enrolled in a college credit program or an eligible
vocational program
• Maintain financial aid standards of academic progress in
program of study
• Not be in default or owe a repayment of Title IV funds
• Have a valid Social Security number
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen with
permanent residency status and an alien registration
identification number (may not be required for some
institutional programs)
• Be registered with Selective Service (males between the ages
of 18 and 25)
• Federal regulations require that students may only receive
financial aid if they are maintaining Satisfactory Academic
Progress (see details that follow)
• Must have all requested documents on file before
disbursements are made
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College
There are several types of aid available ranging from federal
and state student grants, work-study and loans.
Pell Grant: A federal grant awarded when the student does not
have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. The amount received
depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost
of attendance at Florida State College and enrollment status.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): A federal
grant that is awarded when a student demonstrates exceptional
need and does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent.
College Work-Study (CWS) Program: A federal work program
that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This
program encourages community service and work related to
the student’s course of study. Students will be paid at least the
federal minimum wage and can work 10 to 20 hours per week.
Applying for Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is
used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, state
aid and institutional scholarships. Students should apply
early, preferably before April 15, each year. The application is
available at local high schools, campus enrollment services/
financial aid office and on the FAFSA Web site. The application
is to be completed by the student and the student’s family
and mailed to the address on the application or transmitted
via the Web. It is strongly recommended students apply online
Direct Subsidized Loan: A low-interest loan provided by the
federal government for students with financial need. Interest
is paid by the government while the student is enrolled at
least half-time.
Direct Unsubsidized Loan: A low-interest loan provided by
the federal government. The unsubsidized loan is available
regardless of need. However, the loan cannot exceed the
cost of attendance and the student is responsible for interest
payments while in school.
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Direct PLUS Loans for Parents: A loan available to parents of
dependent students to help pay for their educational expenses.
Parents are required to demonstrate creditworthiness. Parents
will begin repaying both the principal and the interest while the
student is enrolled in college.
Additional Grants
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG): A need-based
program for full-time undergraduate students. Recipients must
meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid, and
be enrolled in an A.A., A.S., A.A.S. or B.A.S. program.
Talent Grants for Athletics, Fine Arts and Co-Curricular
Activities: Talent grants are awarded to selected students
based on a specified talent. Recipients are selected through
an audition or other demonstration of talent. Grants are given
for athletics and fine arts, as well as for participation in certain
extracurricular organizations.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Part-Time: Students
who do not meet the full-time FSAG eligibility requirements
may be eligible if they enroll for 6-11 credits. Awards may be for
one term only.
Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student
Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE) Program: A need-based grant
program available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate
programs of 450 or more clock hours/or 15 credit hours.
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP): A need-based
program providing eligible Florida students work experiences
to complement and reinforce their educational and
career goals.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program: A merit scholarship
awarded to Florida high school graduates. Recipients must be
enrolled in a minimum of six credits, be degree-seeking, and
meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid.
Scholarships will be paid at a flat “per credit” rate. In addition,
students who withdraw during the semester will be required
to repay the Bright Futures funding received for the classes
from which they withdraw. Finally, in order to be eligible for
renewal awards, full-time students must complete a minimum
of 24 credits during the award year, with part-time students
needing to complete a pro-rated number of credits based on
enrollment.
BlueWave Opportunity Grant: A Florida State College
institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible program
enrolled at least half-time (at least six credits per term or 225
clock hours per payment period) who meet certain eligibility
requirements.
Workforce Certificate Grant (Formerly PSAV): A Florida State
College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible
Workforce Certificate program. Recipients must be enrolled for
at least six workforce credits and must meet certain eligibility
requirements.
Florida First Generation Matching Grant: A need-based program
for degree-seeking students, enrolled in a minimum of six
credit hours per term, whose parent(s) did not complete a
baccalaureate degree.
Scholarships: Florida State College offers scholarships
both through the Institution and the Florida State College
Foundation. You can apptly online for scholarships using
the one online application and be matched to all available
scholarships. For more information, visit our Scholarship Web
site. Scholarships are also available through private donors
and companies. Other resources include Scholarships.com
and FastWeb. Note: Institutional scholarship applicants MUST
complete a FAFSA and submit additional documentation
if required.
Child Care Grants: Child care grants are available for eligible
students with dependent children. The grants pay up to 60
percent of eligible child care costs. For more information,
contact the Campus Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office.
For more information about athletic talent grants, contact
the athletic department at (904) 646-2202; fine arts grants,
contact the fine arts department at (904) 646-2162; or
co-curricular grants, contact the cultural programs department
at (904) 632-3123.
Athletic
Fine Arts
Co-Curricular
Brain Bowl
Baseball
Instrumental
Men’s Basketball
Chorale
Forensics
Women’s
Basketball
Gospel Chorale
Women’s Softball
(Persuasive Speaking
or Extemporaneous
Speaking)
Theatre/Drama
Women’s Tennis
Visual Arts
Women’s
Volleyball
Multimedia
Student Newspaper
(The Campus Voice)
Graphic Design
SGA Leadership
Dance
Student Ambassadors
Title IV Financial Aid Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP)
Students are only allowed to attempt a limited number of
credit hours under federal financial aid guidelines. Credits may
include college or workforce credits, transfer credits, and all
other credits attempted at Florida State College. All students
receiving Title IV financial aid funds must meet Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP). Academic history is reviewed for
all students applying for financial aid, regardless of whether
financial aid has been previously received.
Florida State College at Jacksonville Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy
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Students pursuing an associate degree are not eligible for
aid if they exceed 180 credit hours attempted. All transfer
credits and credits attempted from a previous major will be
included in the SAP calculation. This SAP status cannot be
appealed.
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for
aid if they exceed 240 credit hours attempted. All transfer
credits and credits attempted from a previous major or
associate degree will be included in the SAP calculation.
This SAP status cannot be appealed.
All academic history, with the exception of thirty (30) hours
of remedial coursework and English as a Second Language
courses, is included when reviewing a student’s SAP status
whether or not Title IV funds were received during the
period of enrollment. Academic history includes transfer
and vocational coursework.
Each student’s progress will be evaluated each term.
Students will be allowed a financial aid warning period of
one term. During this term, students will maintain financial
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aid eligibility even though they are not currently meeting
SAP standards. Students on financial aid warning will
not be awarded aid for subsequent terms until academic
progress is in compliance or an approved appeal is
processed.
The College will monitor quantitative and qualitative
criteria to determine satisfactory academic progress.
Students are deemed “meeting SAP standards” if they are
in compliance with criteria listed below:
• To meet quantitative SAP standards, students must successfully complete 67 percent of all courses attempted
and must not attempt more than 150 percent of the
coursework required to complete their degree or certificate program.
• To meet qualitative SAP standards, students must
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. For financial
aid purposes, the cumulative GPA may include repeated
courses, transfer hours and grades that were removed
through the college’s academic forgiveness policy.
Appeal Process
Student appeals must include, in the students’ own words, why
they are not meeting SAP standards and what has changed
that will enable them to successfully complete all courses
attempted going forward. Appeals may be approved for
extenuating circumstances only.
The definition of extenuating circumstances includes:
a. Death in the immediate family
b. Medical conditions such as a family member needing
round-the-clock care by the student
c. Extended illness of student or immediate family
d. Military duty
e. Other documented extenuating circumstances beyond the
control of the student
Students may obtain an appeal form from a Student Success
Advisor after meeting with the advisor to discuss the appeal
process and other options that may be available to the student
to continue his or her educational goals. Students must
complete the appeal application, and submit the completed
packet to the campus financial aid office. All appeals will be
reviewed by a financial aid committee and a decision will be
posted in Connections within 45 days upon receipt of the
Incomplete appeal applications will not be reviewed. An
appeal application is considered incomplete if any requested
information is omitted, the appeal form is not filled out
completely or supporting documentation is not attached.
Supporting documentation must be appropriate for the
extenuating circumstance; e.g., death certificate for death in
family, physician’s note for illnesses or hospitalization, military
orders, etc.
Students whose appeals are approved must successfully
complete all courses attempted. Successfully completed
grades include: A, B, C, D, S, NG.) Students may also receive
additional stipulations such as limitations on the number of
allowed hours of enrollment.
Students who received an approved appeal, but are not
meeting SAP standards after one term, are no longer eligible
for financial aid and will have all awards cancelled for the next
term. Students may submit an academic plan to have their
financial aid eligibility reinstated. An academic plan consists of:
• A degree audit which lists all courses required for completion
of the student’s program of study. The student should log on
to Connections to print his/her degree audit to review with an
academic advisor.
• A timeline of what courses will be taken each term for the next
three enrollment periods.
• An estimated date of graduation.
• An estimated date at which the student will attain a clear SAP
status.
• A signature from the student acknowledging he/she understands that continued financial aid eligibility is contingent
upon adherence to the academic plan and appeal guidelines.
Students must not deviate from the academic plan without
prior written approval from an academic advisor.
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college
If a student who was previously not meeting SAP criteria
brings his/her academic progress back into compliance prior
to the next time SAP is calculated, no appeal is required.
The student’s eligibility for financial aid will be automatically
reinstated. Students who are not meeting SAP criteria and
who are not eligible for a financial aid warning period are no
longer eligible for financial aid. Students no longer eligible for
financial aid who have documented extenuating circumstances
may submit an appeal to have their aid reinstated. If the appeal
is approved, the student may have financial aid reinstated for
either the current or subsequent term and will be considered
to be on financial aid probation. Appeals are approved for one
term only and cannot be approved retroactively. If the appeal
is approved, the student may have financial aid reinstated
for the current or subsequent term and will be considered
to be on financial aid probation. Students must make other
arrangements to pay their tuition and fees if their financial aid
is terminated and they do not appeal or their appeal is denied.
Students are responsible for any debt incurred as a result of
financial aid awards being cancelled for failure to meet SAP
standards.
appeal. Appeal decisions are final and may not be appealed by
the student.
If an appeal is denied, the student cannot resubmit the appeal
until he/she has successfully completed at least one academic
semester/mini-session with the equivalent of 6 credit hours and
earned a term GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Re-establishing Eligibility for Financial Aid
A student will be reinstated for financial aid eligibility at such
time as he/she successfully completes sufficient hours (67
percent of attempted hours) and has a sufficient grade point
average (2.0) to meet the minimum requirements for eligibility
as set forth in this policy.
Repayment of Title IV Funds
Students receiving federal financial aid who completely
withdraw within the first 60 percent in a payment period are
subject to the federal return provisions. The financial aid
office will use a formula to determine the amount of federal
financial aid funds a student has earned as of his/her last day
of attendance. During the first 60% of the payment period,
the student “earns” Title IV aid in proportion to the length of
time he/she remains enrolled. The percentage of financial aid
funds earned will equal the percentage of the calendar days
completed in the payment period prior to the withdrawal date
or the last day of attendance. After the student has completed
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60 percent of the payment period, he/she has earned 100
percent of the financial aid funds disbursed.
Percentage Earned
The percentage of federal financial aid funds earned is equal
to the percentage of the payment period completed as of the
last day of attendance. Federal regulations require a formula
be used based on number of calendar days in the payment
period and the number of days attended by the student before
withdrawal to determine how much financial aid was “earned”
by the student.
Percentage Unearned
The total federal financial aid funds disbursed, minus the
amount of federal financial aid funds earned determine the
amount of federal financial aid loan and grant aid that is
unearned and must be returned.
Funds Returned
The school and/or the student may be required to return a
portion of the federal funds disbursed to the student. Florida
State College will return the amount of federal financial aid
funds that the student does not earn. Funds will be returned to
the federal financial aid programs in the following order:
• Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Subsidized
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
If funds remain after repaying loan amounts, those remaining
funds must be returned in the following order:
• Federal Pell Grant
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The student must repay loan funds in accordance with the
terms of the loan and any grant funds as an overpayment.
If disbursement has already been made to the student, it is the
student’s responsibility to repay all funds due to Florida State
College and/or the Department of Education.
Withdrawal Date Policy
Official and unofficial withdrawal dates will be determined
using the federal regulation definition for a withdrawal date.
The official date will be determined by the earlier of one of the
following:
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2.
3.
Date the student begins the withdrawal process;
Date the student provides official notification of intent to
withdraw;
Students who fail to officially withdraw are assumed to
have completed at least 50 percent of the payment period
unless an earlier or later date is determined by the school
based on federal definitions of academic activity.
Students who do not make satisfactory arrangements for
payments in a timely manner will have their debts submitted to
the U.S. Department of Education for collection. Failure to do
so may result in a loss of eligibility for federal financial aid and/
or a hold on future registration at Florida State College until the
debt is paid in full.
Information on the Return of Title IV Funds policy is available at
each campus enrollment services/financial aid office.
Students with Disabilities
Eligibility for State Financial Aid
Students with documented disabilities for whom part-time
enrollment is a necessary accommodation are eligible for
State Financial Assistance, including the Florida Student
Assistance Grant. This affects students with documented
disabilities who are currently enrolled or who desire to enroll
in future terms. Additional information is available in the
Disabilities Office on campus.
Veterans Benefits
Active duty military, veterans, disabled veterans and families of
fallen veterans have their own financial aid programs paid for
by the federal government. For more information, call or visit
one of Florida State College at Jacksonviile’s campus veterans
affairs offices listed below or log on to www.fscj.edu/veterans.
• Downtown: Building A, Room 1132, (904) 633-8240
• Kent: Building B, Room 102, (904) 381-3577
• North: Building E, Room 124, (904) 766-6775
• South: Building U, Room 122, (904) 646-2124
• Deerwood: Building D, Room 2400, (904) 997-2516
• NAS Mayport: Building 430, (904) 249-7311
• NAS Jacksonville: Navy College, Bldg. 16, (904) 771-3979
• Cecil Field South: Room K109, (904) 317-3800
Disclaimer
This section provides general financial aid Veterans Affairs
information only. It is accurate as of the date this handbook
was published, but is not meant to be a complete list of all
financial aid and VA regulations. If financial aid standards of
academic progress are changed, the new requirements will
supersede those listed in this handbook. Florida State College
at Jacksonville reserves the right to cancel or amend awards
based on a change in funding or other reasons specified by
federal, state and institutional policies.
Excess Hours Advisory
In 2009, the Florida Legislature implemented Section
1009.286, Florida Statutes to encourage students to complete
their baccalaureate degree as quickly and efficiently as
possible. It established what is commonly referred to as an
“Excess Credit Hour Surcharge.” The bill requires universities to
add a surcharge to each credit hour taken in excess of the total
number of credit hours required to complete the degree being
pursued. The amount in excess of the total hours is calculated
based on a percentage defined in law.
For the 2012-1013 academic year and thereafter, “excess hours”
are defined as hours that go beyond the 110% of the hours
required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example, if
the length of a program is 120 credit hours, the student may be
subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted
beyond 132 credit hours (110% x 120). For complete information
regarding Excess Hours, visit fscj.edu/transferservices.
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SUMMER TERM 2013*
Monday, May 13
Summer classes begin for Sessions A4,
A7, A8, A12 and A14
Monday, May 20
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4,
A7, A8, A12 and A14
Tuesday, May 21
Degree award message reflects on
transcript for Spring 2013 graduates
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Holiday — College closed
Thursday, May 30
Sunday, June 9
Withdrawal deadline for Session A4 with
W grade
Session A4 classes end
Tuesday, June 11
W grade
Tuesday, June 18
W grade
Monday, June 24
Classes begin for Session B8
Sunday, June 30
FALL TERM 2013*
Monday, Aug. 26
Classes begin for Sessions A4, A8, A12 and A16
Monday, Sept. 2
Labor Day Holiday — College closed
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4, A8,
A12 and A16
Monday, Sept. 6
Degree award message reflects on transcript for
summer 2013 graduates
Thursday, Sept. 12
Withdrawal deadline for Session A4 with W grade
Sunday, Sept. 22
Monday, Sept. 23
Classes begin for Sessions B4, B8 and B12
Monday, Sept. 30
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions B4, B8 and B12
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Thursday, Oct. 10
Withdrawal deadline for Session B4 with W grade
Monday, July 1
Drop deadline with refund for Session B8;
Classes begin for Session C7
Monday, Oct. 14
Wednesday, July 3
W grade
Spring priority registration open to degreeseeking students with 45+ credit hours
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Spring priority registration open to students with
30+ college credit hours
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday —
College closed
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Spring registration open to all students
Sunday, July 7
Monday, July 8
Drop deadline with refund for Session C7
Thursday, Oct. 17
Thursday, July 11
W grade
Sunday, Oct. 20
Sessions A8 and B4 classes end
Tuesday, July 30
Withdrawal deadline for Sessions C7 and
B8 with W grade
Monday, Oct. 21
Classes begin for Sessions C4 and C8
Monday, Oct. 28
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions C4 and C8
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Thursday, Oct. 31
Sunday, Aug. 4
Saturday–Friday,
Aug. 10–16
Final examination period for Session A14
End of Summer term including Sessions
A14, B8 and C7; Deadline to remove
Summer 2012 incomplete grade
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 11
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Veterans Day Holiday — College closed
Sunday, Nov. 17
Sessions A12, B8 and C4 classes end
Monday, Nov. 18
Classes begin for Session D4
Thursday, Nov. 21
Monday, Nov. 25
Withdrawal deadline for Session C8 with W grade
Drop deadline with refund for Session D4
Thursday, Nov. 28 –
Sunday, Dec. 1
Thanksgiving Holiday — College closed beginning
Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Withdrawal deadline for Session D4 with W grade
Saturday, Dec. 7 –
Friday, Dec. 13
Friday, Dec. 13
*Dates subject to change; refer to term class schedule
**Computer and network resources may be unavailable
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calendar
Friday, Aug. 16
End of Fall term classes including Sessions A16, B12, C8
and D4; Deadline to remove Fall 2012 incomplete grade
Tuesday, Dec. 24 –
Tuesday, Dec. 31
**Winter Break — College closed
Wednesday, Jan. 1
**New Year’s Day Holiday — College closed
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SPRING TERM 2014*
Monday, Jan. 13
Friday, Jan. 17
Monday, Jan. 20
Wednesday, Jan.22
Thursday, Jan. 30
Sunday, Feb. 9
Degree award message reflects on transcript
for Fall 2013 graduates
SUMMER TERM 2014*
Monday, May 19
Friday, May 23
Classes begin for Sessions A7 and A12
Degree award message reflects on transcript for
Spring 2014 graduates
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — College closed
Monday, May 26
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A7 and A12;
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4, A8, A12
and A16
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 16
Wednesday, June 18
Drop deadline with refund for Session B7
Monday, Feb. 10
Monday, June 23
Monday, Feb. 17
Presidents’ Day Holiday — College closed
Monday, June 30
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Thursday, Feb. 27
Friday, March 7
Sunday, March 9
Monday, March 10
Tuesday, March 11
Wednesday, March 12
Monday, March 17 –
Sunday, March 23
Classes begin for Sessions C4 and C8; Summer
priority registration open to degree-seeking
students with 45+ credit hours
Summer priority registration open to students with
30+ college credit hours
Withdrawal deadline for Sessions B7 and A12 with
W grade
Tuesday, July 22
Sat. Aug. 2 –
Fri. Aug. 8
Friday, Aug. 8
Friday, Aug. 8
End of Summer term including Sessions A12 and C7;
Deadline to remove Summer 2013 incomplete grade
**Spring Break — College closed
Thursday, April 3
Monday, April 7
Sunday, April 13
Monday, April 14
Classes begin for Session D4; Fall priority
registration open for degree-seeking students with
45+credit hours
Tuesday, April 15
Fall priority registration open to students with 30+
college credit hours
Fall registration open to all students
Thursday, April 17
Friday, April 18 –
Sunday, April 20
Good Friday and Easter Holiday — College closed
Sunday, April 20
Last day to register for Session D4
Saturday, May 3 –
Friday, May 9
Wednesday, July 9
Summer registration open to all students
Friday, March 28
Wednesday, April 30
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions C4 and C8;
Tuesday, April 22
Sunday, July 6
Independence Day Holiday – College closed
Tuesday, March 25
Wednesday, April 16
Friday, July 4
Friday, May 9
End of Spring term classes including Sessions A16,
B12, C8 and D4; Deadline to remove Spring 2013
incomplete grade
Saturday, TBA
Commencement Ceremony (Contact any campus
Student Life and Leadership Office for details)
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Finance
You may need to:
• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application
• Check with the Business Office or your Connections Account for the status of your Florida Pre-Pay
Account
• Check your total amount due and payment due date
Advising
You may need to:
• Meet with a Student Success Advisor to plan courses for your next term
• Contact your advisor if you have been notified that you have been placed on a SOAP or SAP status
• Make an appointment if you have reached a checkpoint
15 hours of enrollment for an A.A. degree
• Have you done any career development
to explore your degree options?
• Have you met with a Student Success
Advisor and created an Academic
Degree Plan?
Checkpoint:
25%
50%
• Are you sticking with your Academic
Degree Plan?
• Do you need to meet with a Student
Success Advisor to make any changes or
ask questions?
• Meet with a Student Success Advisor to check
your Academic Degree Plan against your
Degree Audit
• Confirm any remaining courses for graduation
• Begin transition process to bachelor degree
program and/or institution or career field
75%
90%
A.A. Degree
• Check Academic Degree Plan against
Degree Audit
• Finalize transition process to bachelor
degree program and/or institution or
career field
You may need to:
• Check with a Student Success Advisor to ensure that you have completed all of the
course requirements for your degree
• Order your cap and gown, and check the number of tickets you have available for
inviting family and friends to graduation
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Monday, May 13
Summer classes begin for Sessions A4, A7, A8, A12 and A14
Monday, May 20
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4,A7, A8, A12 and A14
Tuesday, May 21
Degree award message reflects on transcript for Spring 2013 graduates
Monday, May 27
Thursday, May 30
Secrets to
College
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Develop Clear Goals
Why are you going to college? What are your career goals, dreams and desires? Sometimes it is a
little easier to navigate your academic course if you have a clear understanding of where you will be
transitioning to in the workforce after your education is complete. Enrolling in Career Planning and
the World of Work (SLS 1301) and/or Computerized Career Exploration (SLS 1401) may be a great first
step in assisting you to clarify your goals. The Career Development Center is another great resource
for career exploration, as is setting an appointment to meet with a Student Success Advisor.
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Degree-Seeking Students: Students who have been
admitted to a degree-awarding program (B.S., B.S.N.,
B.A.S., A.A., A.S. or A.A.S.) or a college-credit technical
certificate program.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students: Students wishing to earn college
credit for self-enrichment, teacher certification or transfer to
another college.
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Tuesday, June 11
Tuesday, June 18
Monday, June 24
Sunday, June 30
Secrets to
College
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Have an Academic Degree Plan and a Career Plan
Academic advising is an important part of any student’s success. Your advisor can help you
determine exactly what courses you need to take for a given program, major and transfer
institution. For students planning to transfer to a university, requirements often vary from one
university to another and usually involve certain prerequisite courses that you need to work into
your program of study. You should select a major and transfer institution as soon as you can, since
some programs of study have many prerequisite courses. It is also a good idea to meet with an
advisor any time your plans change.
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Connections: Your online student portal; used to
access academic, financial and personal information.
Visit fscj.edu/connections.
Essential Card: Your student photo ID which can be
used for photocopying, printing and checking out
library books.
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July 2013
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Monday, July 1
Drop deadline with refund for Session B8; Classes begin
for Session C7
Wed., July 3
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday — College closed
Sunday, July 7
Monday, July 8
Thursday, July 11
Tuesday, July 30
Withdrawal deadline for Sessions C7 and B8 with W grade
Secrets to
College
Success
Set Clear Priorities
Without clear priorities, what is more important can sometimes get lost in what is considered to be
more fun or exciting. You should have a clear sense of what comes first and should monitor your
own activities to make sure they reflect this set of priorities. Developing a weekly schedule with an
appropriate balance between priorities and fun activities is one way to do this.
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SGA: Student Government Association. This is
the student voice at Florida State College at
Jacksonville. Visit fscj.edu/studentlife.
Clubs and Organizations: Provide an opportunity for students
to become involved in campus life and to network socially and
professionally. Contact Student Life at fscj.edu/studentlife.
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Sunday, Aug. 4
Saturday–Friday,
Aug. 10–16
Friday, Aug. 16
End of Summer term including Sessions A14, B8 and C7; Deadline to
remove Summer 2012 incomplete grade
Monday, Aug. 26
Secrets to
College
Success
Take an Appropriate Class Load
Twelve credit hours per term is a minimum full–time class load. If you are employed 20 or more hours
a week, you should consider lightening your academic load (only one to three classes), depending
upon the difficulty of the classes, the amount of time you have to study, your GPA and other factors.
If you are not sure, generally it is better to take a lighter load rather than risking one that is too
heavy. Students who are not working and who have a high GPA (3.0 or higher) can often take 15 (or
sometimes more) credit hours per term.
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College Preparatory Studies: Courses designed to enhance
students’ skills in reading, writing and/or computation
in order to prepare them more thoroughly for success in
college-level courses.
Assessment and Certification: Do you need to take a
placement exam such as the PERT? This is the place to visit
for course placement, CLEP, and/or limited access testing.
Visit fscj.edu/assessment to learn more.
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Thursday, Aug. 16
Deadline to remove Summer 2011 incomplete grade
Friday, Aug. 17
End of Summer term including Sessions A14, B8 and C7
Monday, Aug. 27
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Monday, Sept. 2
Labor Day Holiday — College closed
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4, A8, A12 and A16
Monday, Sept. 6
Degree award message reflects on transcript for Summer 2013 graduates
Thursday, Sept. 12 Withdrawal deadline for Session A4 with W grade
Sunday, Sept. 22
Monday, Sept. 23
Monday, Sept. 30
Secrets to
College
Success
Review Your Degree Audit
Your degree audit summarizes your progress toward your degree and lets you see what you have yet
to finish. The degree audit does not include university prerequisites; see a counselor or advisor for this
information. To obtain your degree audit, visit Florida Virtual Campus at flvc.org.
Register Early
The earlier you register, the better selection of classes you will have. It is a good idea to seek
academic advising before the beginning of registration.
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Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP): The purpose of SOAP is to
clearly communicate to students the College’s minimum expectations
of academic progress. The student’s academic standing will be
indicated as one of the following: satisfactory, academic warning,
academic probation or suspension.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): All
students receiving Title IV financial aid funds
must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) in order to receive Title IV funds.
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Tuesday, Oct. 1
Thursday, Oct. 10
Monday, Oct. 14
Spring priority registration open to degree-seeking students
with 45+ credit hours
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Spring priority registration open to students with 30+ college credit hours
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Spring registration open to all students
Thursday, Oct. 17
Sunday, Oct. 20
Monday, Oct. 21
Classes begin for Sessions C4 and C8
Monday, Oct. 28
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions C4 and C8
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Thursday, Oct. 31
Secrets to
College
Success
Use College Resources
Florida State College at Jacksonville has many resources that can help you succeed. Familiarize
yourself with the assistance available within the learning center (help with reading, writing,
mathematics and other subjects), the career center, the computer lab, the learning resources center
(library), the foreign language lab, campus counseling options and the student success center.
Know College Rules and Procedures
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in your College catalog; the
procedures for dropping or withdrawing from classes, the grading system, deadline dates (listed in
the catalog calendar), the student code of conduct and grade appeal procedures are some of the
things you need to know about.
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Degree Audit (DA): A report that identifies the student’s
primary program of study, lists the program requirements
and summarizes the progress toward graduation.
Academic Degree Plan: A term-by-term roadmap to
degree completion created by students and their Student
Success Advisor.
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Wednesday, Nov. 6
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day Holiday — College closed
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Sunday, Nov. 17
Monday, Nov. 18
Classes begin for Session D4
Thursday, Nov. 21
Monday, Nov. 25
Thursday, Nov. 28 –
Sunday, Dec. 1
Thanksgiving Holiday — College closed beginning Wednesday
at 5 p.m.
Secrets to
College
Success
Sharpen Your Learning Skills
Many students have difficulty succeeding simply because they have never learned certain basic study
skills. Develop these skills by adding Strategies for Success in College, Career and Life (SLS 1103) or
the college prep SLS 0001 to your schedule. You’ll gain a unique advantage in the classroom and in
the workplace with the survival and success skills taught in these courses. Topics include goals and
priorities, maintaining commitment, teamwork and decision making, learning skills, leadership styles
and skills, and much more.
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Forgiveness Policy: Policy that allows a student to repeat a
course in an attempt to improve the grade. The grade used
in calculating GPA will be the last assigned grade, although
all attempts will appear on the transcript.
Appeal: A process by which a student may request a
review of grades, financial aid, and/or withdrawal for
the purpose of forgiveness.
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Sunday, Dec. 1
Thanksgiving Holiday — College closed
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Saturday, Dec. 7 –
Friday, Dec. 13
Friday, Dec. 13
End of Fall term classes including Sessions A16, B12, C8 and D4;
Deadline to remove Fall 2012 incomplete grade
Tuesday, Dec. 24 –
Tuesday, Dec. 31
**Winter Break — College closed
Secrets to
College
Success
Develop Computer Skills
No matter what your major or program, computer skills will be helpful to you. Word processing,
for example, can greatly increase your efficiency with any kind of writing assignment. Computing
resources are generally available in the learning resources center and the computer lab.
Microcomputer Applications (CGS 1570), Keyboarding/Introduction to Word Processing (OST 1100)
and/or Word Processing (OST 2771) (for those without typing skills) can be good courses to develop
these skills. Non–credit courses are also readily available.
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Student Assistance Program: We understand the stress you may
face. That’s why we created the Student Assistance Program.
It provides you with the resources you’ll need to cope with
college-related, personal, legal or financial issues that may be
affecting your studies and your ability to be your best. Get the
help you need at fscj.edu/sap.
Disability Services: For students with disabilities, we
offer a variety of free educational support services
such as note taking, interpreting, tutoring, testing
accommodations, adaptive software and more. Contact
the Services for Students with Disabilities office at any
campus for more information.
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January 2014
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Wednesday, Jan. 1
**New Year’s Day Holiday — College closed
Monday, Jan. 13
Friday, Jan. 17
Degree award message reflects on transcript for Fall 2013 graduates
Monday, Jan. 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — College closed
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A4, A8, A12 and A16
Thursday, Jan. 30
Secrets to
College
Success
Speed Up Your Reading
Reading speed and comprehension are fundamental to college success. By doubling your speed
(often a realistic goal), you can cut the time required to read your assignments in half.
Develop Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
College is different from high school in the degree to which professors expect you to be able to
think in analytical and creative ways. These skills come more naturally to some people than others,
but anyone can enhance them by following certain guidelines and through proper practice. Two
particularly useful books on this subject are “Brain Power” by Karl Albrecht and “A Whack on the Side
of the Head” by Roger von Oech.
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Withdrawal: A withdrawal results in a “W”
showing on your transcript. No refund is given
and it counts as an attempt for the course.
Drop: Dropping a course results in no mark on your
transcript and a full refund if completed by the
assigned drop deadline. It does not count as an attempt
for the course.
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Sunday, Feb. 9
Monday, Feb. 10
Monday, Feb. 17
Presidents’ Day Holiday — College closed
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Thursday, Feb. 27
Secrets to
College
Success
Attend All Your Classes
This is the simplest way to get better grades. Some instructors have an attendance policy (outlined in
their course syllabus) that allows only a few absences before your grade is affected. Others may not
have an attendance requirement, but will still hold you responsible for what is covered in class and for
the work you miss.
Be Prepared for Class
This is an obvious but often neglected principle. Being prepared for class means having your
assignments done on time, completing the required reading in your text and giving some thought
beforehand to the day’s topic of discussion.
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Elective: Courses in addition to the general
education requirement. In most cases, the course
should relate to the student’s major. Consult your
counselor or advisor for more information.
General Education Requirements (GER): Core of courses designed
to develop skills, attitudes and understanding in broad discipline
areas including: social sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities,
natural sciences, mathematics and communication.
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Quality Involvement
Friday, March 7
Sunday, March 9
Monday, March 10
Classes begin for Sessions C4 and C8; Summer priority registration
open to degree-seeking students with 45+ credit hours
Tuesday, March 11
Summer priority registration open to students with 30+ college credit hours
Wednesday, March 12 Summer registration open to all students
Monday, March 17 —
Sunday, March 23
**Spring Break — College closed
Tuesday, March 25
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions C4 and C8; Withdrawal
deadline for Session B8 with W grade
Friday, March 28
Secrets to
College
Success
Read Your Course Syllabus Carefully
Your instructor is obligated to provide you with a course syllabus that summarizes the requirements of
the class, the basis for assigning grades, any attendance policy and other relevant information. Read
this very carefully and ask questions about anything you do not understand.
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Corequisites: Courses that may
be taken at the same time as
another course.
Prerequisites: Courses that are
required for entrance into a particular
program or required before a student
may take a particular course.
Selective Admission: Programs that
have special selection and admission
criteria and procedures, which may
be obtained from the program office.
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Quality Involvement
Thursday, April 3
Monday, April 7
Sunday, April 13
Monday, April 14
Classes begin for Session D4; Fall priority registration open for
degree-seeking students with 45+credit hours
Tuesday, April 15
Fall priority registration open to students with 30+ college credit hours
Wednesday, April 16
Fall registration open to all students
Thursday, April 17
Friday, April 18 —
Sunday, April 20
Good Friday and Easter Holiday – College closed
Sunday, April 20
Last day to register for Session D4
Tuesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 30
Secrets to Talk to Your Instructors
College If you are having difficulty in a class, often the best thing to do is to talk to your instructor. He or she may be able
Success to suggest better ways to approach the material or other ways to get help with your class work. Be sure to ask
about any class assignments or requirements that may not be clear to you. Also, if you are going to ask for an
exception to an established class policy or procedure, it is often best to make an appointment and do so in private.
Start or Join a Study Group
For many, it is often helpful to study with a group of other students taking the same class. This gives you a
convenient way to ask questions about assignments, share insights, compare notes and quiz each other in
preparation for exams.
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Courseload: How many
credits should I take?
Hours per week
that you work
Suggested number of
classes per semsester
35 hours or more ......................................1-2 courses
25-34 hours .............................................. 2-3 courses
15-24 hours ...............................................3-4 courses
0-14 hours .................................................... 4 or more
Remember to plan for study time.
For every ONE hour you spend in the
classroom, you should be spending
TWO hours to study. Therefore, a
3-hour class should require six hours
of study per week.
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Saturday, May 3 —
Friday, May 9
Friday, May 9
End of Spring term classes including Sessions A16, B12, C8 and D4;
Deadline to remove Spring 2013 incomplete grade
Saturday, TBA
Commencement Ceremony
(Contact any campus Student Life and Leadership Office
for details)
Monday, May 19
Friday, May 23
Classes begin for Sessions A7 and A12
Monday, May 26
Secrets to
College
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Degree award message reflects on transcript for Spring 2014 graduates
Drop deadline with refund for Sessions A7 and A12;
Memorial Day Holiday – College closed
Ask Questions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you are unsure about something. Instructors usually appreciate
questions as a way of clarifying what they are teaching. Asking questions is the most direct way to
find out what you need to know.
Use Supplemental Textbooks
If you are having difficulty following the material presented in a textbook, you can often find another
textbook that covers the same material in a different way. By doing a little research in the library,
you can locate another book that is more in tune with the way you like to learn. It may also provide
examples or present the material in a clearer fashion. Ask a librarian for assistance with this.
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Types of degrees and
certificates offered at
Florida State College
at Jacksonville:
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)
• Associate in Arts (A.A.)
• Associate in Science (A.S.)
• Advanced Technology Certificate (ATC)
• Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
• Technical Certificate
• Workforce Certificate
Please visit a Student Success Advisor to learn
more about the program of your choice.
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Monday, June 9
Monday, June 16
Drop deadline with refund for Session B7
Wednesday, June 18
Withdrawal deadline for Session A7 with “W” grade
Monday, June 23
Monday, June 30
Secrets to
College
Success
Be Persistent
The best way to achieve your educational goals is to stay in school. This sounds simple, but many
people drop out before they have really given themselves a fair chance to succeed.
Participate in Other Activities
There is more to campus life than just attending classes. Participation in student activities, clubs
and other organizations can make you feel more a part of the College, help you develop leadership
skills and give you the opportunity to develop friendships. Stop by your campus Student Life and
Leadership Development office for more information.
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Credit Hour: Unit of measure for college credit coursework. Except
for laboratory, music and studio art courses, a credit hour typically
corresponds to 50 minutes of class instruction per week for one
semester. Most classes are three or four credit hours.
Academic Transcript: An official record of
a student’s academic history.
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July 2014
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Friday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday – College closed
Sunday, July 6
Wednesday, July 9 Withdrawal deadline for Sessions B7 and A12 with W grade
Tuesday, July 22
Secrets to
College
Success
Face Problems Head–on
If you are having a problem related to your school work, it is wise to do something about it as soon as
you can. If you are not sure what to do about a concern, a counselor can often help you clarify your
situation and your options.
Be Assertive
Learn to stand up for your rights. The College has grievance and appeals procedures to help assure
your fair treatment. If you think you’ve been treated unfairly or unreasonably, make an appointment
to talk with a counselor or the campus dean of student success to get some advice on how to best
handle your situation.
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Grade Points: A numerical value assigned to
each grade for the purpose of computing
grade point average (GPA).
Grade Point Average (GPA): A measure of the student’s scholastic
standing obtained by dividing the total number of grade points
earned by the total number of credit hours attempted.
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August 2014
Dates to
Remember
Quality Involvement
Involvement Value
Sat. Aug. 2 –
Fri. Aug. 8
Friday, Aug. 8
Friday, Aug. 8
End of Summer term including Sessions A12 and C7; Deadline to
remove Summer 2013 incomplete grade
Secrets to
College
Success
Get To Know Yourself Better
The more accurate and realistic you are about your goals, abilities, skills and circumstances, the better
able you are to map out a wise course to college success. A counselor can also provide you with
information about personality testing if you think this may be helpful.
Assume Responsibility for Your Success
No one has more to gain (or lose) than you. Every decision that you make makes a difference – how
you spend your time, how carefully you complete your assignments, how hard you study for an exam
and how determined you are in achieving your goals. Each such decision will either bring you a step
closer or farther away from your goals.
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Terms
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GPA Calculation Chart
GPA = Grade Points ÷ GPA units
A = 4.0 grade points
B = 3.0 grade points
C = 2.0 grade points
D = 1.0 grade points
F = 0.0 grade points
Sample:
Course
ENC 1101
MAT 0024
AMH 2010
CGS 1060
Grade
Credit Hrs.
Attempted
Grade
Points
GPA
Points
GPA
Hrs.
B
A
C
D
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
9.0
16.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
14.0
10.0
35.0
14.0
Formula: 35 GPA points divided by 14 GPA hours equals 2.5 GPA.
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Graduation!
Congratulations! You made it. This part of your journey is winding
down and graduation is approaching. It has been quite a ride and
we are so proud of all you have accomplished. Whether your travels
with us end here, you continue into one of our bachelor degrees or
you move in another direction, we hope you have enjoyed your time
at Florida State College at Jacksonville and wish you much success
in the future.
To be sure you are on track for graduation, you will need to do
the following:
• Be certain that all graduation requirements are fulfilled
• Make sure financial obligations to the College have been paid
• Register for all classes needed to complete graduation
requirements by the “Last Day of Registration” of C8 session of
term in which you plan to graduate.
• Log in to Connections, and under the “My Alerts” tab, select “My
Programs of Study/Degree Audit,” and display the correct degree
audit (program name). If the “Graduation Status Message” states
that you may not graduate, see an academic advisor
for assistance.
If you have any questions, please
contact your campus/center
Counseling and Advising Office.
Downtown Campus .. (904) 646-8212
When you have met all requirements, you will automatically graduate at
the end of the term and should receive your diploma in the mail within 8
weeks. Commencement is held only once a year at the end of spring term.
For questions on the commencement ceremony, contact your campus/center
Student Life and Leadership Development Office.
Kent Campus .............. (904) 381-3611
Nassau Center ............ (904) 548-4400
North Campus ............ (904) 766-6700
Open Campus/
Deerwood Center ...... (904) 997-2600
Open Campus/
Deerwood Center ...... (904) 997-2795
North Campus ............ (904) 766-6786
South Campus ............ (904) 646-2272
Downtown Campus .. (904) 633-8210
Kent Campus .............. (904) 381-3674
South Campus ............ (904) 646-2424
For more graduation/commencement and college credit diploma information, visit fscj.edu/graduation.
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Mission Statement
The mission of Florida State College at Jacksonville is to provide optimal access to
high quality, affordable and relevant degree, career and community education to enhance
the lives of our students and the economic development of Northeast Florida.
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