MATRICULATION
Matriculation is an agreement between the College and the student for the purpose of defining and realizing the student's educational goal. This agreement includes responsibilities for both the College and the individual student, and results in the development of a Student Education Plan (SEP). The STEP Program has been designed for this purpose.
College Responsibilities include:
1. Providing an admissions and records process that will enable the College to collect state required information that will be used for providing services for students.
2. Providing an assessment process using multiple measures to determine academic readiness in English, reading, and math. These assessment results will be used by the College to assist students in the selection of academic courses. Additional assessments are available in areas of study/learning skills and vocational interests.
3. Providing an orientation process designed to acquaint students with College programs and services, facilities and grounds, academic expectations, and College policies and procedures.
4. Providing counseling services to assist students in course selection, development of an individual student education plan, and use of campus support services. Additional advisement and counseling assistance will be provided for students who have not declared educational goals, are enrolled in basic skills courses, are on academic probation/dismissal, or have been identified as high-risk students.
5. Establishing a process to monitor students' progress and provide the necessary assistance toward meeting their educational goals.
Student Responsiblities include:
1. Submitting official transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended.
2. Acquiring and reading the college catalog, class schedules, handouts and student materials which detail college policies and procedures.
3. Indicating at least a broad educational goal upon admission.
4. Declaring a specific educational goal after completing a minimum of 15 units.
5. Participating in assessment, orientation, counseling/advisement services and other follow-up support services deemed necessary by the College in order for students to complete their stated educational goal.
6. Attending all classes and completing all course assignments.
7. Completing courses and maintaining progress toward their stated educational goals.
MATRICULATION COMPLAINTS
If a student believes that assessment, orientation, counseling, or any other matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner, the student may file a written complaint. For additional information regarding the complaint procedures, contact the Dean of Student Services at (831) 645-1372.