Northeast Alabama Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College A Reference Handbook for Dual Enrollment Students and Parents

Dual Enrollment Advisor Sherie Grace Dean of Student Services Phone Ext. 2325 Email: [email protected]

Dual Enrollment Registration Staci Miller Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services Phone Ext. 2225 Email: [email protected]

PO Box 159 Rainsville, AL 35986 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001

TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the President ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Letter from the Dean of Student Services............................................................................................................. 3 Dual Enrollment Policy and Procedures Admission Policies – Dual Enrollment ............................................................................................................ 4 Admission Status and Granting of College Credits ........................................................................................ 4 Advising ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Calendar .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Checklist for Dual Enrollment Students Transitioning to NACC ................................................................... 5 Course Evaluations – Dual Enrollment ........................................................................................................... 5 Credits and Transcripts ................................................................................................................................... 5 Faculty Credentials ......................................................................................................................................... 5 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ................................................................................................. 5-7 Grading System and Policies ......................................................................................................................... 7 Purpose............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Registration ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Schedule Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Disability Services Notice ................................................................................................................. 7 Textbooks ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Transfer of Dual Enrollment Courses ............................................................................................................. 8 Directory of Personnel .................................................................................................................................... 8 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................ 9-11 Courses Recommended for High School Dual Enrollment ................................................................................ 12 Calculating Grade Point Average ........................................................................................................................ 13 Tutoring Services ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Weather and Emergency Announcements ......................................................................................................... 13 EMAIL .................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Blackboard ........................................................................................................................................................... 14 How to Pay for Classes ........................................................................................................................................ 15 NOAH and Pay Online Instructions ................................................................................................................ 15-16 Three Types of Two-Year Degrees ....................................................................................................................... 17 STARS and 2 to 4 Transfer Information .............................................................................................................. 17 Student ID Cards and Parking Decals ................................................................................................................. 17 Attention Seniors ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Financial Aid......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Dual Enrollment Forms NACC Dual Enrollment/Accelerated Application for Admissions ................................................................ 19 NACC Release of Student Record Information ............................................................................................. 20 NACC Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program .................................................. 21 Scholarship Application Dual Enrollment/Accelerated Students .......................................................... 22-23 NACC Application for Technical Dual Enrollment Scholarship ................................................................... 24 Alabama Career Center-WIA Dual Enrollment Eligibility Documentation Checklist .................................. 25 Alabama Career Center-WIA Dual Enrollment Letter of Approval to Participate ....................................... 26 Alabama Career Center-WIA Dual Enrollment Application ......................................................................... 27 Alabama Career Center-WIA High School Dual Enrollment Policies and Requirements ........................... 28

Greetings from our College President Welcome to the dual enrollment program at Northeast Alabama Community College where our faculty and staff are dedicated to the philosophy that “Students Come First!” The dual enrollment program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to gain experience at college-level work before graduating from high school. We want you to be successful whether you attend NACC enrolling in transfer or occupational career courses or you go directly to a four-year college or university. NACC will provide you with an opportunity to set the foundation for your future. College personnel strive for excellence and the result is a community college that is one of the best in the south. Please review the information in this handbook carefully and contact us with any questions you may have! Best Wishes!

Dr. David Campbell, College President 1

Northeast Alabama Community College Dual Enrollment Advisor Ms. Sherie Grace Dean of Student Services Phone ext. 2325 Email: [email protected]

Dual Enrollment Pre-Registration Ms. Staci Miller Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services Phone ext. 2225 Email: [email protected]

Parents, You are making an important decision that will help your child enter the workforce prepared to achieve a high level of success in this age of technology. Northeast Alabama Community College strives to connect all students, whether college prep or technical/career prep, to education beyond high school. By participating in the dual enrollment program, students are able to link with higher education while still in high school. This opportunity allows students to gain credit towards a college degree as well as explore career areas while in high school. I applaud your student’s efforts toward postsecondary education. When students, parents, community members, and educators work together, the only possible outcome is a winning one. Thank you for allowing your student to participate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,

Sherie Grace Dean of Student Services

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DUAL ENROLLMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES ALL STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS INVOLVED IN DUAL ENROLLMENT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BEING FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS IN THIS HANDBOOK. This Handbook supplements the dual enrollment agreements between Northeast Alabama Community College and local school systems. It describes the terms under which Northeast grants college credit for courses taken by high school students. High school credit for the same courses is governed by policies of the students’ high schools. All students who enroll at Northeast Alabama Community College should be familiar with the current Northeast Catalog/Student Handbook and the schedule of classes. Upon termination of dual enrollment status, students who wish to pursue an Associate Degree must comply with the general admission requirements as stated in the Catalog. Admission Policies-Dual Enrollment Students are eligible to enroll in dual enrollment if they meet the conditions set by their local school system, are in at least the tenth grade, have a “B” average, show academic readiness and maturity, and meet the entrance requirements at Northeast. Eligible applicants should complete and submit three forms: The Dual Enrollment/Accelerated Application for Admissions, the Release of Student Record Information, and the Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program, which must be approved by the high school counselor, principal, and superintendent. These forms are available from high school counselors, online at http://www.nacc.edu/admission/dual-enr.htm and the NACC Office of Student Services. After the student's first term at Northeast, a new Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program form must be submitted each term to Staci Miller, Student Services Office, prior to registering for classes. This form affirms that the student is still considered eligible and also lists the specific courses to be taken that term. Upon enrollment, students must also submit an official high school transcript and a valid form of picture identification such as a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability. Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity/equal employment institution. Admission Status and Granting of College Credit In compliance with State Board of Education policy, Northeast is authorized to admit eligible high school students on a continued “Conditional Status.” The conditional status remains in effect until the student fulfills the general admissions requirements for a course creditable toward an associate degree as stated in the Catalog (i.e., high school diploma or GED). The college credits earned by a high school student will be “banked” or “held in escrow” until the student meets one of the above criteria for general admissions. Advising The College offers academic advising to all students enrolled at NACC. The dual enrollment advisor is the Dean of Student Services.

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Calendar The annual academic calendar in the Catalog applies to all students including dual enrollment students. The term calendar also appears on the class schedule, along with the final examination schedule. Students are responsible for noting such relevant dates as holidays and the last day to withdraw without penalty. Important: Dual enrollment students should allow time before registration day for consulting high school officials, completing all paperwork including securing signatures on the Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program form, and making financial and other arrangements to attend. High schools may establish deadlines for interested students to begin the process. Checklist for Dual Enrollment Students Transitioning to NACC  Complete Admission Application  Request the high school send an official high school transcript to Northeast  Apply for Scholarships  Apply for Financial Aid  Take the Compass  Complete Orientation Course Evaluations-Dual Enrollment Northeast Alabama Community College follows an ongoing procedure to evaluate instruction in all its classes. Local school systems will devise their own methods of evaluating Northeast courses for which they award high school credit. Credits and Transcripts Six semester credit hours at the postsecondary level shall equal one credit at the high school level in the same or related subject. Grades are posted to the transcript in letter form (A, B, etc.) as submitted by instructors. The transcript will also show total hours attempted, hours earned, quality points, and grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts are permanent records of Northeast Alabama Community College. No transcript is issued to any person or institution without the signed consent of the student, as required by Public Law 93-380. Transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office in person or by mail after receipt of a written, signed consent. Transcripts are not faxed. High school records of dual enrollment courses are subject to the policies of the high school. Faculty Credentials Faculty members teaching college-credit courses at Northeast meet or exceed the minimum level of education for college instructors specified by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. College degrees held by each faculty member are listed in the current Catalog. Official transcripts and other credentials are kept on file in the College Office of the President, Northeast Alabama Community College. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A. Privacy of Student Records 1. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as the Buckley Amendment, Northeast Alabama Community College will not 5

release information concerning its students except for directory information, and as stipulated in paragraph 3 below. Directory information will be released to anyone who asks for it, unless the student specifies in writing to the Admissions Office that this information is to be withheld. In such cases, directory information will not be released. Directory Information is defined as follows:  Name  Address  Telephone listing  College email address  Date and place of birth  Major field of study  Dates of attendance  Grade level (e.g., freshman or sophomore)  Enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate, full-time or part time)  Participation in officially recognized activities  Photograph  Degrees, honors, and awards received  Most recent educational institution attended 2. A student over the age of 18 is considered an “eligible student” within the definition of the law and controls who has access to his or her records. A parent of an eligible student does not automatically have access to the student’s records. In order for a parent to have access to a student’s records, beyond directory information and without written permission from the student, a parent must certify that the student is economically dependent as defined in Section 152 of the International Revenue Code of 1954. If a parent can prove dependency by showing a copy of the parent’s current tax report form or another acceptable report of current dependency to the Dean of Student Services, the parent may have total access to the student’s file. 3. Northeast Alabama Community College will release a student’s educational records without his or her approval only as follows:  To Northeast Alabama Community College officials who have legitimate educational interest in the records  To officials of another college or university in which a student seeks to enroll  To certain federal and state educational authorities for purposes of enforcing legal requirements in federally supported educational programs  To persons involved in granting financial aid for which the student has applied  To state and local authorities to whom information is required to be disclosed under the provisions of a statute adopted prior to November 19, 1974  To testing, research, and accrediting organizations  In compliance with a court order or lawfully issued subpoena  In a very narrowly defined emergencies affecting the health and safety of the student or other persons  To parents of eligible students under the provision of paragraph 2 above For further information concerning the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a student may contact the Student Services Office. B. Release of Transcripts In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Northeast does not release transcripts of a student’s grades except upon the student’s written request. A student or former student who needs a transcript from Northeast should write to the Registrar, giving the date of 6

attendance and the name of the institution or person to whom the record should be sent. Students should be sure to state all names which may have been entered on their College records. A student may secure an unofficial transcript for personal use, but official transcripts are sent only to other colleges or organizations for reference purposes. Transcripts are not issued to students who have failed in some way to complete their application procedures, registration or obligations to the College. Grading System and Policies Northeast Alabama Community College's grading system as outlined in the Catalog applies to all students. In every credit course, the instructor awards a letter grade of A, B, C, D, F, or W, with A equal to 4 quality points. Students may access their grade reports by logging on to their student NOAH accounts on the NACC website (www.nacc.edu). Instructors will also submit a numeric grade. The Student Services Office will report the numeric grade to the student's high school counselor for all dual enrollment students. All grades are subject to Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. In no case will grades be divulged via telephone or fax. Purpose The purpose of the dual enrollment policy is to allow eligible high school students to enroll in college classes concurrently with high school classes and to receive both high school and college credit. (Note: The term “Dual Enrollment” is not to be confused with “Accelerated Enrollment,” in which eligible high school students take Northeast courses for college credit but not for high school credit.) Registration The Dual Enrollment Application for Admission, the Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program, the Release of Student Record Information, a valid form of identification and a current transcript must be on file at Northeast before registration. For on-campus classes, students will register with the dual enrollment advisor, Sherie Grace in the Student Center, Room 115A. Schedule Changes In order to add or change classes, a student must submit a new Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program form signed by the high school counselor to Staci Miller, Student Services Office. In order to drop a course or to withdraw from the College, a student must submit signed permission from the high school counselor on school letterhead. The College refund policy applies to all withdrawn courses. Student Disability Services Notice Dually enrolled students in need of accommodations for disabilities must follow the College policy. Assistance is available for activities including but not limited to using this Handbook, applying for admission, registering, and participating in classes and college activities. Students in need of accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator. Textbooks The student is responsible for buying textbooks and materials. Textbooks and class materials are available at the College bookstore. The store is open every class day and at least two evenings each week during the term. 7

Transfer of Dual Enrollment Courses Transfer of college credit is facilitated by a transfer agreement among public colleges and universities of the State of Alabama, including Northeast Alabama Community College. Courses taken for dual enrollment will count just as any other College credit. Transcripts released for students who have not yet fulfilled the general admissions requirements for a course creditable toward an associate degree will be stamped “CONDITIONAL CREDIT” (see "Admission Status and Granting of College Credit" section in this handbook). Private and out-of-state institutions have varying policies regarding the acceptability of dual enrollment courses. The dual enrollment student is advised to work carefully with high school counselors and Northeast advisors when deciding upon a major, a transfer institution, and relevant courses. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the 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 Northeast Alabama Community College. Directory of Personnel and Services Name Title or Service Burke, Dr. Joe Dean of Instruction and Vice President of NACC Campbell, Dr. David President of NACC Grace, Sherie Kennamer, Dr. Mike Miller, Katelin Miller, Staci

Reece, Marilyn King Stewart, Angie Text Books, Etc. Wildman, Patricia Webb, Susan

Phone Ext. 2320 2243

Office Location 121 Pendley Administration Building 103 Pendley Administration Building 115-A Student Center

Dean of Student Services/Dual Enrollment Student Advisor Director of Workforce Division

2325

Student Services Assistant/ ADA Compliance Coordinator Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Student Services/Dual Enrollment Student Contact (registration/information) Dean of Extended Day

2322

148 Pendley Administration Building 115 Student Center

2225

115-B Student Center

2253

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Instruction/Vice President Bookstore Administrative Assistant to the President

2240

Director of High School Relations and Event Planning

2248

111 Pendley Administration Building 121 Pendley Administration Building 100 Annex 103 Pendley Administration Building 205 Pendley Administration Building

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2219

2287 2243

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is dual enrollment right for everyone? The dual enrollment program is an opportunity to take challenging courses and accelerate educational opportunities. Students who successfully complete dual enrollment courses will save time toward their college degree. Students should understand, however, that dual enrollment courses are college courses and the amount of work necessary to succeed in dual enrollment courses may be much greater than in high school courses. In addition, dual enrollment courses become a part of a student’s permanent college transcript and are calculated into the student’s permanent College GPA. It is important to do well in these courses to realize all the benefits of dual enrollment. What is the definition of dual enrollment? Dual enrollment refers to a student who receives both high school and college credit for a particular course taught at the high school or on NACC campus during the fall, spring, and summer semester. What does dual enrollment cost? Dual enrollment students pay NACC tuition and fees based on the number of semester credit hours. Payment is required at the time of registration for classes. Dual enrollment students are also required to purchase books/materials for class. Do I qualify for financial aid? In order to qualify for Pell grants or student loans, students must have a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) credential. Are there scholarships available for dual enrollment? (See forms on page19-28) 1. Need-based scholarship funding for Fort Payne High School and the DeKalb County Schools is provided by the DeKalb County Community Development Commission. 2. Need-based scholarship funding for Scottsboro High School and Jackson County Schools is provided by Jackson County Discretionary Committee. 3. The Alabama Workforce Investment Area (AWIA) has authorized Workforce Investment Act (WIA) In-School Youth funding for eligible Career Technical Education Dual Enrollment high school students. 4. Career technical scholarships are available to those students who qualify. Is the course work challenging? As college-level instruction, dual enrollment courses are rigorous courses that represent one of the accelerated mechanisms by which high school students can advance their course of study and postsecondary goals. Dual enrollment faculty must have college-level teaching credentials and eligible students must prove college readiness evidenced by their GPA and maturity. How do I receive my grades? Grades are issued to students, not parents, each semester. Students may view their grades and print unofficial transcripts on their NOAH account. In addition, high school guidance counselors receive a copy of the students’ grades each semester. 9

Will dual enrollment courses transfer to other colleges and universities? After successful completion of a course, dual enrollment students receive college credit at NACC. This credit will remain part of the student’s permanent college record. Most general academic courses will transfer to public colleges and universities. Some courses may not be accepted within all program majors. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate college or university to see if dual enrollment course(s) will be accepted. NACC staff will be happy to assist you when researching colleges and transferability. To speak to the NACC dual enrollment advisor, please contact Sherie Grace at phone ext. 2325 or email [email protected]. What are the benefits of dual enrollment?  Students have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.  Students gain an early start on achieving an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.  Students are considered NACC students and are allowed access to all services provided by the institution.  Dual enrollment courses enrich course opportunities and academic rigor for high school students.  Dual enrollment students avoid unnecessary duplication of course work.  Students who complete dual enrollment increase their flexibility when scheduling courses at four-year schools.  Students who complete dual enrollment may have additional scholarship opportunities with four-year schools based upon successful completion of college courses.  Dual enrollment shortens the time to attain a college degree.  Students and parents save money, since NACC’s tuition is less expensive than most universities.  Students have the opportunity to complete college courses transferable to a four-year institution.  Grades earned through dual enrollment will become part of a student’s permanent high school record and college transcripts.  Students who successfully complete a course through dual enrollment will never again wonder if they are ready to meet the challenge of college. What are the objectives of dual enrollment?  Facilitate a seamless transition from the high school to the college classroom  Provide an opportunity for students to take core curriculum requirements while still enrolled in high school so that course duplication might be eliminated  Provide additional opportunities for college bound students to embrace academic challenges  Provide an opportunity for high school students to start progress on a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree  Provide additional opportunities for career technical students to gain college credit How do I get started? A. Students must meet the following criteria for eligibility:  Enrolled in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade  Have a cumulative “B” average or above on high school work  Show academic readiness and maturity 10

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Meet entrance requirements of the College.

B. To take dual enrollment courses, students must ask their high school guidance counselor if they are eligible for the dual enrollment program. If the answer is yes, students must proceed with the following:  Obtain the Dual Enrollment/Accelerated Application for Admission from your high school guidance counselor.  Submit the completed application for admission with proper identification (valid driver’s license) to the Office of Student Services, Student Center, 115B.  Submit Release of Student Record Information to the Office of Student Services.  Ask your high school guidance counselor to send your current official transcript and ACT scores to the Office of Student Services.  Ask your high school guidance counselor to complete the Permission to Register for High School Dual Enrollment Program form. The course(s) you take will be based upon the list of eligible courses for your school system and the current NACC schedule. The guidance counselor will secure the signatures of your principal and superintendent, and return the form to you or submit it to Staci Miller, Office of Student Services, Student Center, 115B. C. The Following are excluded from dual enrollment:  Courses numbered below 100  Physical education courses  Independent study courses  Audited courses How do I use PACT funds to pay for NACC dual enrollment classes? Students must notify Jennifer Brown at NACC every semester they choose to use their available PACT funds. Ms. Brown can be reached by email [email protected] or phone (256)638-4418 ext 2275.  If students have never used their PACT funds, they will need to contact PACT at 1-800-2527228 to change their enrollment date.  PACT does not cover all tuition and fees. PACT will pay $90 per credit hour for tuition and $24 per credit hour for fees, if you choose to use your fee terms. There will be a balance of $28 per hour if you elect to use your fee terms.

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COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT 10th Grade:

11th Grade: any of the 10th Grade courses, plus the following:

HIS 201

U.S. History I

MTH 112

HIS 202

U.S. History II

MTH 113

ART 100

Art Appreciation

ECO 231

ART 203

Art History I

ECO 232

ART 204 MUS 101 THR 120 THR 126 CIS 130 CIS 146 HED 224 BIO 103

Pre-calculus Algebra Pre-calculus Trigonometry Principles of Economics I Principles of Economics II

Art History II Music Appreciation Theatre Appreciation Introduction to Theatre Introduction to Information Systems Microcomputer Applications Personal and Community Health Principles of Biology I

12th Grade: any of the 10th and 11th Grade courses, plus the following: ENG 101

English Composition I

ENG 102

English Composition II

POL 211

American National Government

MTH 125*

Calculus I

MTH 126

Calculus II

MTH 227

Calculus III

CHM 111*

College Chemistry I

CHM 112*

College Chemistry II

PHS 111

Physical Science I

PHS 112

Physical Science II

PHY 201*

General Physics I

PHY 202*

General Physics II General Physics with Calculus General Physics with Calculus

BIO 104

Principles of Biology II

PHY 213*

PSY 200

General Psychology

PHY 214*

SOC 200

Introduction to Sociology

SPA 101

Elementary Spanish I

SPA 102

Elementary Spanish II

*Prerequisite required: MTH125 - Advanced Math or MTH 112-113 CHM111 - MTH 112 or equivalent CHM112 - MTH 112 or equivalent PHY201 - MTH 113 equivalent PHY202 - MTH 113 or equivalent PHY213 - MTH 125 PHY214 - MTH 125 Note: Three (3) semester hours of college credit equals one-half (½) unit of high school credit. Six (6) semester hours of college credit equals one (1) unit of high school credit.

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CALCULATING GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) A = 4 Quality Points per hour B = 3 Quality Points per hour C = 2 Quality Points per hour D = 1 Quality Point per hour

Example Student’s First Semester Grades BIO 103 4 Hours A MTH 100 3 Hours B ENG 101 3 Hours A PSY 200 3 Hours C Total 13 Hours

What is the student’s GPA? A (BIO) = ________ Quality Pts/Hr X ________ Hr = ________ QP B (MTH) = ________ Quality Pts/Hr X ________ Hr = ________ QP A (ENG) = ________ Quality Pts/Hr X ________ Hr = ________ QP C (PSY) = ________ Quality Pts/Hr X ________ Hr = ________ QP Total Hrs=13

Total QP= ________

GPA = ________/13

GPA = ________

TUTORING Tutor schedules are available online, on the smart boards, and in the student center. Study Success Seminars are announced via email, smart boards, and in the student Center. Shirley Buttram Director of Developmental Studies 2257 SC113 [email protected] www.nacc.edu/center/tutoring.htm u

WEATHER AND EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS  SchoolCast--You will be emailed instructions for signing up for SchoolCast early in your first semester. You can choose to receive announcements by phone call, text message, and/or email message.  PA System on Campus—If you are in class or on campus.  Radio and television  If there is no weather announcement for a specific date, assume that classes WILL meet at the regular time. KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UP TO DATE! The National Weather Service designated NACC a StormReady Supporter.

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EMAIL If you are a registered student at Northeast, you receive a Northeast email account and address. You have your Northeast email account as long as you are enrolled and through the beginning of fall semester of the next year. You can send and receive your Northeast email from any location when you are on the Internet. The College uses your Northeast email address to contact you. You can log in to Northeast email without visiting the homepage by going directly to mail.nacc.edu/webmail/src/login.php FINDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS  Log into NOAH  Go to Student Information at the top of the page  Select View My Information USING YOUR NACC EMAIL  Go to www.nacc.edu  Click on email at the top of the page  Input your User name: [first initial, last name, first four digits of your birthdate] (ex. sjones0101)  Input your Password: (6 digit date of birth)

Your Northeast email is the primary account used by NACC Alert and SchoolCast to send emergency messages such as weather closings. Give your Northeast email address to all your instructors and for all college business, not other email addresses Maintain your account by deleting old mail, especially large messages, forwarding items you want to keep to a different email account or saving items to a drive, and purging your "Trash" folder often. Reaching your size limit will lock your mailbox. Internet and computer use at Northeast is governed by the Computer Technology Acceptable Use Policy www.nacc.edu/services/aup.htm Ross Boydston Technical Support for Email 2274 BE107 [email protected]

BLACKBOARD Blackboard is a course management system used by Northeast Alabama Community College to provide online access to instructional materials. Every active student has a Blackboard account that can be accessed when registration is complete. Blackboard orientations are scheduled each semester. They will last 45-60 minutes. Students need to attend only one session. Sessions will be held in BE207. This orientation is for Blackboard only and does not replace your course orientation, which will either be held on campus or within the Blackboard course management system. Blackboard orientation dates are announced on the website. www.nacc.edu/services/blackboard_instructions.htm Judith Lea Director Student/Faculty Technology Learning Center 2309 BE107 [email protected] Technology Learning Center (TLC) www.nacc.edu/services/tlc.htm 14

HOW TO PAY FOR CLASSES 1. To pay online, see instructions (NOAH account) below: 2. If you plan to mail a check: make THE check payable to NACC and send to the Attention: Staci Miller. 3. If you turned in paperwork (with no payment) at the time of pre-registration on high school campus, call ext. 2234 to pay by credit card or bring check/cash to the cashier window, Wallace Administration Bldg. (WA) 4. If you did not turn in paperwork, go to the admissions office, Student Center, to get preregistered. (SC)

NOAH AND PAY ONLINE INSCTRUCTIONS Northeast Online Account Host (NOAH) can be used to view student records, scheduling, financial information, and student information  Go to www.nacc.edu  Click on NOAH at the top of the webpage User ID

PIN

Student Number

6 digit birthday mmddyy

You will not be on the instructor’s roll nor receive college credit until you register and pay for the classes.

1. CLICK ON Complete Registration (If you have already paid for a class and need to pay for a second class, click on Payment)

Student Information Center Student Records

Financial Information

My Grades Degree Plan My Schedule Unofficial Transcript Prior Transcript Requirements Admission Requirements

View Receipts Financial Aid Requirements Payment Financial Aid Status View 1098-T Information View Payments To Me Financial Aid Shopping Sheet

Scheduling

Student Information

Display Course Registration Complete Registration Dorm Information

View My Information Change PIN View My Account Vehicle Entry

Bookstore

Survey Take Online Survey (1 Outstanding)

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Complete Registration

2. CLICK ON Complete Registration

Help Days CR Start End Bldg Room Instructor of Time Description HRS Date Date Wk

Call Num Course Campus

Credit Hours

Print Pre-Registration Mailer MaMailer

Complete Registration

I’m Finished

Contact Hours Registration Charges Financial Aid/Credit Coverage Cash Due Minimum Payment Due Now

3. CLICK ON

Submit

Please enter your billing information as it appears on your credit card statement. Name Address

City State

ALABAMA

Zip Code Phone Credit Card Type

Ext.

Visa

Credit Card Number Exp. Date (MM/YYYY) Card Validation Code

01

/

2015

The last three numbers on the back of your card in the signature panel, if available.

***************************************************************************** ******************** REFUND POLICY ************************** ***************************************************************************** All refunds must be applied for in w riting to the Registrar's Office. The date the correspondence is received is the effective date for the refund calculation. Refunds are based on the official date of the session, not on the student's actual class attendance. Refunds w ill be granted according to the follow ing schedules.

I have read and understand the terms of the refund policy.

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THREE TYPES OF TWO-YEAR DEGREES AA – Associate in Arts (transfer) AS – Associate in Science (transfer) AAS – Associate in Applied Science PROGRAM AREAS AREA I Written Composition AREA II Humanities and Fine Arts AREA III Natural Science and Math AREA IV History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences AREA V Major Courses

AA and AS Degrees TOTAL 6 HOURS  ENG 101 (3)  ENG 102 (3) TOTAL 9-12 HOURS  Literature (3-6)  SPH 107 (3)  Fine Arts (3)  Humanities and Fine Arts (3) TOTAL 11-12 HOURS  MTH 110 or Higher (3-4)  Science (8) TOTAL 9-12 HOURS  History (3-6)  Social/Behavioral Science (6) TOTAL 19-22 HOURS  CIS 146 (3)  Major Courses (16-19)

AAS Degree TOTAL 3 HOURS  ENG 101 (3) TOTAL 6-7 HOURS  Humanities and Fine Arts (34)  SPH 107 (3) TOTAL 9-10 HOURS  MTH 100 or MTH 116 (3)  CIS 146 (3)  Math, Science, or Computer Science (3-4) TOTAL 3-6 HOURS  History/Social/ Behavioral Science (3-6) TOTAL 39-45 HOURS  Major Courses (39-45)

STARS and 2to4 are articulation agreements to ensure that Alabama Community College System credits transfer to four-year institutions. If you follow a Transfer Guide from either STARS or 2to4, your two years at Northeast will count as two years toward a bachelor's degree at your chosen college or university. www.nacc.edu/study/transfer.htm

STUDENT ID CARDS AND PARKING DECALS As a NACC student you will receive a student ID card and a parking decal. You will need a student ID to check out library books and get student discounts at local vendors. Student ID cards and parking decals are issued in the admissions office in the Student Center, Room 115. The dates to obtain your student ID and parking decal will be announced each semester on the website. www.nacc.edu/services/student_id.htm 17

ATTENTION SENIORS AFFORDING YOUR EDUCATION AT NORTHEAST www.nacc.edu/financial/sources.htm More opportunities become available all the time. Students already enrolled should check campus bulletin boards and listen to announcements. FINANCIAL AID Need-based grants, loans, work-study, and Veterans' benefits www.nacc.edu/financial%20aid/default.htm

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Competitive awards sponsored by NACC www.nacc.edu/financial/scholarships.htm

Other sources of aid can be found on the Internet, but you should be careful about advertisements and should NEVER PAY for information. All you need to know about applying for financial aid can be learned FREE. The best sources of information are high school guidance counselors, NAFSA, college financial aid offices, and college websites. AS A DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENT AT NACC, YOU ARE CONSIDERED A CURRENT STUDENT AND MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CURRENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS!

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID 1. Apply for a PIN Number Apply for a PIN Number for you (the student) and a PIN Number for your parent at: www.pin.ed.gov Only dependent student’s parents must obtain a PIN Number. Once you have the PIN Number, it can be used each year to apply for Financial Aid. 2. Complete FAFSA Once you have your PIN Number, go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for your Financial Aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a FREE website.  Look under “Step Two” and click on “Fill out my FAFSA”  Make sure to include an email address on your FAFSA Form  Use the Federal School Code for Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC). Our code is: 001031  Be sure to click on the IRS Data Retrieval Tool  For assistance in completing the FAFSA, refer to: www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/index.html 3. SAR The Department of Education will send you a SAR (Student Aid Report)  Indicates the approximate amount of student award according to the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) number  Important note: If the EFC number has an * … then you have been chosen for “VERIFICATION.” This means that certain FAFSA information must be verified. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool in this step will be sufficient for the tax portion of this verification. If you cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, then you must get an IRS Tax Transcript here: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Order-a-Transcript?portlet=105  (The Financial Aid Office will send you all paperwork necessary to satisfy the verification process. Please complete, sign, and return all paperwork to the Financial Aid Office.) 4. NACC Award Letter After filing a FAFSA, NACC will mail information to your home upon receipt of the FAFSA information. Bring the required documentation as indicated on the Financial Aid Checklist sent to you. Sign and return the Issued Award letter from the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. 18

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HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Alabama Career Center WIA Form

Dual Enrollment permits eligible high school students the opportunity to enroll in college courses concurrently with high school courses. Students successfully completing dual enrollment courses receive both high school and college credit. Policies and Requirements for Students enrolled in Dual Credit: 1. High School Students must pay normal tuition, fees per credit hour, textbooks and materials as required by the college unless other resources are available. Full payment of tuition and fees must be completed by the first day of class. Students will be notified of any unpaid tuition and fees prior to the start of classes. 2. High School Students must meet the entrance requirement, with the exception of the high school diploma/GED, as established by the Alabama Community College System institution (Policy 801.01: Admission: General). 3. High School Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in completed high school courses to enroll in academic and health courses or have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 to enroll in career technical courses. 4. High School Students must submit a copy of their high school transcript along with the Dual Enrollment Application, prior to enrollment in each semester he/she wishes to participate. Transcripts for college coursework should also be provided. 5. High School Students must have completed the 9th grade prior to the beginning of the semester or term they plan to participate in the program. 6. High School Students must obtain the written approval of the principal and the local superintendent of education on the Dual Enrollment Application. Student access to Dual Enrollment is dependent upon both academic readiness and social maturity. Approval from the principal and superintendent indicates that the student has demonstrated both. 7. High School Students must take the College Assessment and meet all pre-requisites for approved courses. Students may be waived from this requirement if courses do not have specific pre-requisites. 8. High School Students must have the signature of a parent or guardian authorizing the student’s participation in the program. 9. High School Students may enroll in academic, career and technical or health courses. Courses numbered below 100 and physical education courses are not eligible for dual enrollment. Equivalent high school units will be listed on the Dual Enrollment Application. 10. Student records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Therefore, colleges will not discuss or release student information to anyone, including parents, without the student’s signed written consent. 11. Credit courses are COLLEGE courses and will remain on the student’s permanent record (transcript) even if the secondary school uses the coursework as High School Credit. 12. Courses offered are at the college level and instructors will teach at that level. Students may be exposed to and be involved in discussions of mature subjects. Course curriculum will not be modified. 13. The College is not responsible for the supervision of minor students anywhere on campus outside of the classroom setting. At times, classes may be dismissed early. 14. High School Students must adhere to all college policies on course requirements, attendance, dates and deadlines, and any other applicable policies and procedures including the Student Code of Conduct. The College reserves the right to refuse re-admission to any student who is found to be in violation of college policies. See college catalog or schedule of classes for policies. 15. High School Students are permitted to enroll in College courses conducted during school hours, after school hours and during summer terms. The College reserves the right to cancel course offerings when courses do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. 16. Transportation for any student receiving instruction at any facility other than a school campus of the local educational agency shall be the responsibility of the parents/guardian of such students unless otherwise negotiated between the college and the local educational agency. 17. These policies and requirements apply to students who are not attending public school, but who are enrolled in private or church school pursuant to 16-28-1 of the Code of Alabama, or who are receiving instruction from a private tutor pursuant to 16-28-5 of the Code of Alabama. Student eligibility should be certified by the appropriate official at the private or church school or private tutor and signed by a parent/guardian. 28

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IS Industrial Systems Technology

BE Harry Campbell Business Education EN English

KX E. R. Knox Science

GY William M. Beck Health & Fine Arts HE Health Education & Technology Center IC Industry Training Center

PA Charles M. Pendley Administration SC Student Center

LI Cecil B. Word Learning Resources TC Technology Center Center LY Tom Bevill Lyceum WA George C. Wallace Administration MS Math & Science WD Workforce Development MT Math, Science, Engineering Technology

Important Webpage Links Home page – www.nacc.edu Catalog – http://www.nacc.edu/catalog/catalog.htm Academic Calendar - http://www.nacc.edu/text_menus/calendar_current.htm Refund Policy - http://www.nacc.edu/financial/refund_policy.htm Privacy Act (FERPA) - http://www.nacc.edu/catalog/13-14/184-195.pdf Email Instructions - http://www.nacc.edu/services/e-mail_instr.htm NOAH Information/Instructions - http://www.nacc.edu/services/noah_instructions.htm

NACC Equal Opportunity Statement: It is the official policy of the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Alabama State Board of Education, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.