Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

College Calendar



ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024-2025

FALL Semester 2024

 

Financial Aid Textbook Charges Open

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Faculty/Staff In-Service Day; Advising and Registration 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday, August 16, 2024

Faculty/Staff In-Service Days; Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20, 2024

First Day of Classes; Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Thursday, August 22, 2024 

Advising and Registration- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Labor Day—College Closed—No Classes

Monday, September 2, 2024

Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor Approval

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund, & Last day for Financial Aid charges & Textbook charges

Friday, September 6, 2024

 

Registration for Spring Semester & Summer Term 2025 Begins

Monday, October 7, 2024

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W” for classes that start August 21 and end December 9 (consult course syllabus if taking a class with an alternate schedule)

Friday, October 25, 2024

Application Deadline for Fall Graduation

Thursday, October 31, 2024

College Open until 12 noon—No Classes

Faculty/Staff In-Service Day

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Thanksgiving Holidays–College Closed–No Classes

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Holidays–College Closed–No Classes

Friday, November 29, 2024

Last day of classes

Monday, December 9, 2024

Final Exams for day and night classes

Tuesday, December 10, through Monday, December 16, 2024

Grades Due by 9:00 a.m.; Faculty/Staff In-Service Day

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Faculty/Staff In-Service Days

Tuesday, December 17 through Friday, December 20, 2024

Holiday Break—College Closed—No Classes

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025

 

Final Examination Schedule – Fall Semester 2024

CLASS SCHEDULE

EXAM DATE

EXAM TIME

MW

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

MW

9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Monday, December 16, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 p.m.
MW 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
MW 12:30 p.m. -1:45 p.m.

Monday, December 16, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

MW

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

MW 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Monday, December 16, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

TR

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

TR 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

TR

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

TR

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

TR

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

TR 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
F

8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

F

11:00 a.m. -12:45 p.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

F

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

*Monday, December 16, may also be used for make-up exams.

Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.

NIGHT CLASS EXAMS

All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting Time (December 10-16, 2024)

            Monday Evening Exams         Monday, December 16, 2024

            Tuesday Evening Exams         Tuesday, December 10, 2024

            Wednesday Evening Exams    Wednesday, December 11, 2024

            Thursday Evening Exams        Thursday, December 12, 2024

   Friday Evening Exams             Friday, December 13, 2024

 

 

SATURDAY CLASSES–EXAM SCHEDULE

All Saturday class exams will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

 

Note to Faculty:  Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time which will accommodate all of your students.

Note to Students:  Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules.  If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule.

 

Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s approval.

 

Spring Semester 2025

Financial Aid Textbook Charges Open

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Faculty/Staff In-Service Days; Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Spring 2025 Tuition Due by 5:00 p.m.  Thursday, January 2, 2025

Advising and Registration- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 3, 2025

Faculty/Staff In-Service Days; Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7, 2025

First Day of Classes; Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Thursday, January 9, 2025  

Advising and Registration- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 10, 2025

Advising and Extended Registration Hours

Monday, January 13, 2025

Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor Approval

Friday, January 17, 2025

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—College Closed—No Classes

Monday, January 20, 2025

Last day to drop a class, change from audit to credit, and receive a tuition refund, & Last day for Financial Aid charges

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Faculty/Student Spring Break- No Classes

Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, 2025

Deadline to Apply for Selective Admission Health Programs (RN, MLT, PTA, and DH)

Monday, March 17, 2025

Last day to withdraw from class and receive a “W” for classes that start January 8 and end April 29 (consult course syllabus if taking a class with an alternate schedule)

Friday, March 21, 2025

Registration for Summer & Fall Sessions 2025 Begins

Friday, March 21, 2025

Last day of classes

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Final Exams for day and night classes

Thursday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Grades Due by 9:00 a.m.; Faculty/Staff In-Service Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Faculty/Staff In-Service and Faculty Professional Development Days

Thursday, May 8 through Thursday, May 15, 2025

Commencement

Saturday, May 10, 2025

 

Final Examination Schedule – Spring Semester 2025

CLASS SCHEDULE

EXAM DATE

EXAM TIME

MW

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Monday, May 5, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
MW

9:30 am. – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
MW

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Monday, May 5, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

MW

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

MW

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Monday, May 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
MW

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
TR

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

TR

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

TR 

11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

TR

12:30 p.m. -1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

TR

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

TR

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

F

8:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Friday, May 2, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

F

11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Friday, May 2, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.

F

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Friday, May 2, 2025

2:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

 

*Wednesday, May 7, 2025 may also be used for make-up exams.

Examinations will be held in the classrooms in which the classes normally meet.

NIGHT CLASS EXAMS

All night class exams will be held at the regular class meeting Time (May 1 to May 7, 2025).

          

             Thursday Evening Exams        Thursday, May 1, 2025

             Friday Evening Exams             Friday, May 2, 2025

             Monday Evening Exams          Monday, May 5, 2025

             Tuesday Evening Exams         Tuesday, May 6, 2025

             Wednesday Evening Exams    Wednesday, May 7, 2025

                        

SATURDAY CLASSES–EXAM SCHEDULE

All Saturday class exams will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

           

Note to Faculty:  Should class times vary from the regular starting hour(s), or cross two or more starting hours, choose the exam time which will accommodate all of your students.

Note to Students:  Classes in some programs are offered on unique schedules.  If your regular class meeting time is not listed in the schedule above, please check with your instructor and see your course syllabus to determine your exam schedule.

Students are expected to take all examinations as scheduled; however, those having three examinations scheduled on one day may request written permission of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to reschedule one of them. Permission of the instructor must be received before requesting the Vice President’s approval.

 

Summer Semester 2025

Memorial Day Holiday—College Closed—No Classes

Monday, May 26, 2025

Juneteenth Holiday Observed—College Closed—No Classes

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Independence Day Holiday—College Closed—No Classes

Friday, July 4, 2025

 

10-Week Session (May 27-August 8)
Classes Begin

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Last Day to Add Classes without Instructor Approval

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Memorial Day Holiday—College Closed—No Classes

Monday, May 26, 2025

Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund

Friday, June 6, 2025

Juneteenth Holiday Observed—College Closed—No Classes

Thursday, June 19, 2025

 Independence Day Holiday—College Closed—No Classes

Friday, July 4, 2025

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W”

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Classes End

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Grades Due from Faculty (12:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 8, 2025

 

1st Five-Week Session (May 27-July 1)
Classes Begin

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Last Day to Add Classes without Instructor Approval

Friday, May 30, 2025

Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund

Monday, June 2, 2025

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W”

Monday, June 16, 2025

Juneteenth Holiday Observed—College Closed—No Classes

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Classes End

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Grades Due from Faculty (12:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 

2nd Five-Week Session (July 7-August 8)
Independence Day Holiday—College Closed—No Classes

Friday, July 4, 2025

Classes Begin

Monday, July 7, 2025

Last Day to Add Classes without Instructor Approval

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Last Day to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund

Friday, July 11, 2025

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive a “W”

Friday, July 25, 2025

Classes End; Grades Due from Faculty (12:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 8, 2025