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STLCC Student Guide | 2022-2023 9');1St Louis Contents ~Community as STLCC college Academic Advising and Career Development 6 As a currently enrolled student, please become familiar Access Ofice/Disability Support Services 13 with college policies and procedures and the expected Archer Orientation 7 code of conduct at STLCC. This information Campus Store 12 is available online at stlcc.edu/Need2Know Calendars and Deadlines 2-3 Topics include: Equity in Athletics (Title IX) Changes to Schedule 8 Accommodations for Students Firearms on College Property College Costs 9 with Disabilities General Information Campus Crime Report my.stlcc.edu (Student Email) Contact Information 18-19 Classroom Behavior Non-Discrimination Financial Aid 11 Closing Procedures Policies and Procedures General Information 13-15 Communicable Diseases Sexual Harassment Prevention Tutorial Computer Systems and Network Use Sexual Misconduct Resources Get Connected 4 Confidentiality of Student Records Student Rights and Responsibilities Payment Options 10 Copyright Statement Student Right to Know Programs 16 Drug Abuse Prevention Tobacco Free Policy Refunds 12 Enrollment Reports Register for Classes 8 Non-Discrimination Statement: St. Louis Community College is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming, and respectful STLCC Alerts 15 learning and working environments focused on the needs of our diverse communities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. The Student ID/STLCC OneCard 4 College’s nondiscrimination policies apply to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission, or financial aid programs, and all of its educational programs or activities. For information or concerns related to discrimination or sexual Placement Test 5 harassment, contact Mary Zabriskie, district director for equity compliance, 314-539-5345. Summer 2022 Important Dates March 21 • Summer and Fall 2022 Priority Registration begins for current students Dropped for Non-Payment (3-week and 11-week June 6 • Summer Session II: 6-week and classes)* 8-week classes begin March 28 • Summer and Fall 2022 Registration (web and on-campus) opens at 8 a.m. Central May 17 • Summer Session I: 3-week and June 20 • Graduation application priority deadline 11-week classes begin April 1 • Board of Trustees Scholarship June 20 • Juneteenth holiday (College closed) application priority deadline for summer May 27 • Withdrawal deadline for 3-week classes June 24 • Final day to submit required financial April 4 • First day to sign up for the automatic May 30 • Memorial Day holiday (College closed) aid documentation for summer term payment plan June 3 • Registration begins for senior citizens July 4 • Independence Day holiday April 29 • Financial aid deadline for priority using Missouri Senior Scholarship for 6-week and (College closed) awarding for summer term 8-week classes July 8 • Summer Break (no classes) May 13 • Registration begins for senior citizens June 3 • Last day to submit a financial aid appeal July 8 • Withdrawal deadline for 6-week classes using Missouri Senior Scholarship for 3-week and for summer term 11-week classes July 15 • Withdrawal deadline for 8-week and June 5 • Grades due for 3-week classes 11-week classes May 14 • Tuition due+ June 5 • Web registration for Summer Session II: July 31 • Last day of summer term May 16 • Web registration for Summer Session I: 6-week and 8-week classes ends (2 p.m.) 3-week and 11-week classes ends (2 p.m.) August 1 • Grades due June 5 • Summer Session II Classes Dropped for May 16 • Summer Session I Classes Non-Payment (6-week and 8-week classes)* August 4 • Oficial degree conferral date + Students may register for classes afer the payment deadline; however, payment or a payment arrangement is due, in full, upon registration. 2 | stlcc.edu * Students who register and fail to meet the payment deadline risk having their registration canceled (classes dropped for non-payment).
Fall 2022 Important Dates February 1 • FAFSA completion priority deadline August 23 – 29 • Add/Drop Week: 16-week for state and campus-based aid classes only October 17 • 2nd Half Term (8-week) classes March 21 • Summer and Fall 2022 Priority begin August 27 • Saturday classes begin Registration begins for current students November 1 • Board of Trustees Scholarship August 28 • Sunday classes begin application priority deadline for spring March 28 • Summer and Fall 2022 Registration (web and on-campus) opens at 8 a.m. Central September 5 • Labor Day holiday (College closed) November 4 • Final day to submit required April 1 • Board of Trustees Scholarship September 14 • Last day to be awarded a financial aid documentation for fall semester application priority deadline for fall term financial aid book account November 18 • Withdrawal deadline for 12-week April 1 • Final FAFSA completion deadline for September 16 • Last day to use the financial aid and 16-week classes state aid book account November 23 • Fall Break (no classes) April 4 • First day to sign up for the automatic September 17 • Registration begins for senior November 24-27 • Thanksgiving holiday payment plan citizens using Missouri Senior Scholarship for (College closed) 12-week classes July 29 • Financial aid deadline for priority November 25 • Withdrawal deadline for 2nd Half awarding for fall semester September 19 • 12-week classes begin Term (8-week) classes August 6 • Tuition due+ September 30 • Withdrawal deadline for 1st Half December 11 • Last day of semester classes August 8 • Financial aid book accounts open Term (8-week) classes December 12-18 • Final exams August 7 • Classes Dropped for Non-Payment* October 1 • Graduation application priority deadline December 19 • Grades due at 11:59 pm August 16 • Last day to submit a financial aid appeal for fall semester October 4 • Professional Development Day December 19 • Winter online session begins (no classes) August 20 • Registration begins for senior citizens December 22 • Last day college open until using Missouri Senior Scholarship for 16-week, October 14 • Midterm Jan. 3, 2023 and 1st 8-week classes October 15 • Registration begins for senior December 22 • Oficial degree conferral date August 22 • Semester begins: 16-week and 1st citizens using Missouri Senior Scholarship for January 15 • Last day of winter classes Half Term (8-week) classes; web registration 2nd Half Term (8-week) classes continues for 12-week, and 2nd Half Term January 16 • Grades due at 11:59 pm October 17 • Midterm grades due at 11:59 pm (8-week) classes Spring 2023 Important Dates October 26 • Spring 2023 Priority Registration January 17 • Semester begins: 16-week March 17 • Registration begins for senior opens for current students and 1st Half Term (8-week) classes; web citizens using Missouri Senior Scholarship for registration continues for 12-week, and 2nd 2nd Half Term (8-week) classes November 1 • Spring 2023 FAFSA completion Half Term (8-week) classes priority deadline March 17-19 • Spring Holiday (College Closed) January 17-23 • Add/Drop Week: 16-week November 1 • Board of Trustees Scholarship March 20 • 2nd Half Term (8-week) classes classes only (extends to Monday due to Martin application priority deadline for spring begin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) November 2 • Spring 2023 Registration (web and March 20 • Summer and Fall 2023 Priority January 21 • Saturday classes begin on-campus) opens at 8 a.m. Central Registration begins for current students January 22 • Sunday classes begin November 7 • First day to sign up for the March 27 • Summer and Fall 2023 Registration automatic payment plan February 8 • Last day to be awarded a financial (web and on-campus) opens at 8 a.m. Central aid book account December 5 • Financial aid book accounts open March 31 • Final day to submit required financial February 10 • Last day to use the financial aid aid documentation for spring semester January 3 • Financial aid deadline for priority book account awarding for spring semester April 14 • Withdrawal deadline for 16-week and February 13 • 12-week classes begin 12-week classes January 7 • Payment due+ February 20 • Presidents Day (College closed) April 30 • Withdrawal deadline for 2nd Half Term January 8 • Classes Dropped for Non-Payment* (8-week) classes February 24 • Withdrawal deadline for 1st Half January 10 • Last day to submit an appeal for Term (8-week) classes May 7 • Last day of semester classes financial aid for spring semester March 1 • Graduation application priority deadline May 8-14 • Final exams January 13 • Registration begins for senior citizens using Missouri Senior Scholarships for March 10 • Midterm May 15 • Grades due at 11:59 pm 16-week, and 1st Half Term (8-week) classes March 13 • Midterm grades due at 11:59 pm May 18 • Oficial degree conferral date January 16 • Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday March 13-19 • Spring Break (no classes) May 21 • Commencement (Tentative) (College closed) March 15 • Staf Development Day (select ofices closed) + Students may register for classes afer the payment deadline; however, payment or a payment arrangement is due, in full, upon registration. * Students who register and fail to meet the payment deadline risk having their registration canceled (classes dropped for non-payment). stlcc.edu | 3
Get Connected How do I set up my student MySTLCC ID email account? Banner Self-Service What is a MySTLCC ID? Visit stlcc.edu/studentemail to activate What is Banner Self-Service? Your MySTLCC ID is your username that is your my.stlcc.edu student email account. Banner Self-Service is the online tool that required to log in to services such as Banner Why do I need an STLCC allows you to manage your personal and Self-Service and Navigate. academic information. You will use your email account? MySTLCC ID and password to log in. Why do I need a MySTLCC ID? This account is the oficial way STLCC Your MySTLCC ID is typically the first letter communicates with you. Check this When do I use Banner in your first name, your last name and regularly or forward it to your personal Self-Service? possibly number(s). email. This email is where you will get Log in to Banner Self-Service to: information on: Example: Mark Twain’s MySTLCC ID • Review admissions checklist would be mtwain32 • Financial aid status • Register online • Registration deadlines You need your MySTLCC ID to log in to • Pay for classes Banner Self-Service and Navigate so you can • E-bills and tax paperwork • Check grades view your admissions checklist, financial • Alerts and reminders aid or A+, register for classes online, pay for • Verify financial aid information classes, print your class schedule and view What is Navigate? • View your account your grades. Navigate is a tool specifically for STLCC • Receive e-bills How do I find out my students. Navigate has been designed to • Verify degree help you get ready for college and personal MySTLCC ID? access campus resources quickly and easily. • Unoficial transcript You will need your Student ID "A" number It allows you to: • Enrollment verification (looks like A01234567) listed in your • Stay updated on important deadlines, • Conduct a degree audit admission letter and/or email. events and activities Go to stlcc.edu/findmyid and enter your • Explore majors and careers How do I get to Banner Student ID number, last name and date • Schedule appointments with advising, Self-Service? of birth. career development and academic success Go to stlcc.edu/selfservice What is the password and tutoring for my MySTLCC ID? Once you have setup your MySTLCC ID, log in to Navigate at stlcc.edu/navigate If this is the first time you are logging in, your password is your Student ID number with a # symbol at the end. Your password should look like A01234567#. Need help with any of Contact the Help Desk Before you can log in, you must change these steps? at 314-539-5113 your password. Go to stlcc.edu/change and follow the prompts. Should I set up security questions? Don’t Forget Your STLCC ID Yes. If you ever forget your password, All students enrolled in credit courses are required to have an activated STLCC OneCard. your security questions will let you This card is your oficial student ID and is required to obtain the U-Pass (see U-Pass on create a new password. page 15). Students with a credit balance and due a refund should visit STLCCOneCard. Go to stlcc.edu/security to create vibeaccount.com to select a refund preference. your security questions. How do you get it? New students: Afer you’ve registered for classes, you will receive an email via your my.stlcc. Student Email edu account with instructions and a secure link to sign in and submit a photo for your STLCC OneCard. (You will also submit a photo of a government-issued ID to verify your identity.) When do I get my student The card and activation instructions will arrive in a bright green envelope, by United States email account? Postal Service mail in approximately 10 days, delivered to the address you specified in Banner Once you have been admitted to STLCC, Self-Service. For your convenience the first card is free; replacement cards cost $20.00. you will be given a my.stlcc.edu student Returning students, dual enrollment, early college, and dual credit students: Afer you’ve email account. registered for classes, you must contact the Campus Life Ofice at any STLCC location to schedule an appointment to sit for a photo in-person. The card and activation instructions will arrive in a bright green envelope, by postal mail in approximately 10 days, delivered to the address you specified in Banner Self-Service. Visit stlcc.edu/onecard for more information. 4 | stlcc.edu
Take a Placement Test Placement Test Purpose – On your testing day, please bring a photo ID and your St. Louis Community College uses multiple measures to help student “A” when coming to test. you know the right courses for you. Your high school grade – All test scores remain valid for 3 years. point average, previous college course work, test scores and • A college transcript or grade report documenting successful other measures are used to determine the course work that completion (grade of C or higher) in course prerequisite. is best for you and allows you start college with confidence. Get Prepared Testing May Be Waived Test preparation gives you an opportunity to become STLCC may waive the reading and/or the English portions of comfortable with the placement test’s content, format and the placement test if you provide documentation of one of mode of delivery. With preparation, you may benefit from the following: higher course placement. Accurate assessment is particularly • A college transcript or grade report documenting successful important if you receive financial aid and have limited funds. completion (with a C or higher) of reading and course Visit stlcc.edu/placementprep to access practice test. prerequisites. How much time should I plan to take the placement test? • College credit from an accredited post-secondary institution The test is not timed, but you’ll need about two hours to will grant reading proficiency. complete the placement test. Here’s a success tip: you can • An ACT score earned within the last three years: take the test in sections. You don’t have to take it all at once – – A reading score of 18 or above for reading proficiency giving you even more time to prepare and do your best. Bring – An English score of 18 or above for entry into a college your photo ID and your student ID “A” number. level English course Can I retake all or part of the test? – A Math score of 19 or above A $10 fee is charged for test retake sessions. Only two retests – A Math score on the ACT that places a student in a per calendar year are allowed and you must wait 24 hours. math course using the online Math Placement tool: Visit stlcc.edu/testingcenters for more information. stlcc.edu/mathplacement • Appropriate scores on the Accuplacer, a computerized Disability Accommodations placement test. Speak to a Student Success Advisor or If you need accommodations due to a disability, contact the one of the Testing Centers for more information. Access ofice at stlcc.edu/disability prior to testing. You may – Get Prepared for Accuplacer by visiting stlcc.edu/ be asked to provide documentation of your disability. For more placementprep information call the Access ofice at the campus of your choice. – The Accuplacer is an untimed test, but you will need about 2 hours to complete all sections if desired. You don’t have to take it all at once, giving you more time to do your best. Testing Times Please arrive on time to avoid disruption of your testing time. All testing will be stopped 15 minutes before ofice closings. Florissant Valley South County • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm Forest Park Wildwood • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm All testing will be stopped 15 minutes before closure William J. Harrison Education Center Meramec • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm • Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm • Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm *Please see pages 18 and 19 for contact information for testing. stlcc.edu | 5
Meet with Academic Advising and Career Development Student Success Advisor at another college, you must provide proof in the form of a Student Success Advisors help students navigate their journey transcript, grade report, test score report, current schedule at STLCC. A few of the ways they help: or other appropriate documentation. (For a definition of prerequisite, see page 7.) • Major and Career Exploration • Goal setting Visit stlcc.edu/advising for more information. • Course selection Career Development • Transfer advising DISCO V E R Career planning begins before • Referrals to support areas such as Academic Success & entering college, and it will Tutoring and Student Advocacy and Resource Center. continue long afer you graduate. Career E XP LO R E Career Development is here to Development ACT The following students are required to see a student help you acquire the information Process success advisor: and skills necessary to transition • Dual enrollment students must meet with an student success from college life to the world advisor to register for their first semester of classes. Visit of work. Whether you have a P L AN stlcc.edu/advising to schedule an appointment. clear idea of where your career • Students receiving financial aid. is headed or no idea whatsoever, • Students applying to a selective-admission program. Career Development has something to ofer you. Our career • Students on probation are required to see an student success specialists are available to guide you through the career advisor prior to registration. development process. Feel free to contact our ofice at 314- 539-5888 with questions or to schedule an appointment. • Students who do not have the appropriate prerequisite for a specific course. If you completed a course prerequisite Visit stlcc.edu/careerdevelopment for more information. • Our team of student success advisors ADMISSION TO ENROLLMENT are here to help guide you on your Student success advisors welcome students through Archer Orientation PROGRAM & CAREER DECISION PATH. and help get them setup for their first 0-15 CREDIT HOURS MY ACADEMIC PLAN semester of college. Advisors assist students in program decision and with 16-30 CREDIT HOURS • Student success advisors are Advisors guide students in creating career exploration from the start putting purpose first. a semester-by-semester academic available at all locations. Ask a plan so their path is clear toward completion. question online at stlcc.edu/ advising • We’re here to help you reach your academic goals. PATH TO STUDENT Florissant Valley 314-539-5465 SUCCESS THROUGH TRANSFER & CAREER CONNECTION 31-45 CREDIT HOURS Forest Park 314-539-5465 ACADEMIC ADVISING Advisors partner with students to make sure they are connected to their transfer institution and Meramec Program & Career career resources for their transition aer STLCC. 314-539-5465 Academic Wildwood 314-539-5465 Transfer COMPLETION & TRANSFER 46-GRADUATION South County Holistic Support Advisors and faculty connect students to and provide students with the holistic support 314-539-5465 they need to successfully move along the path to completion. Harrison Education Center 314-539-5465 6 | stlcc.edu
Archer Orientation STLCC is committed to providing you with a great college experience and this starts with Archer Ready Orientation, which is designed to provide you with an introduction to the expectations, culture, student resources, and social facets of the college. Attendance is required for every first-time student enrolled at 2. Meet with an student success advisor to identify your the college. Archer Ready Orientation is filled with educational, academic pathway and select the classes you need. You entertaining, and social activities that prepare students for the must provide appropriate placement information and life of an Archer. During orientation, you will learn about STLCC complete step one above before meeting with an student resources and academic support services. You will get a tour of success advisor. campus facilities and classrooms, and you will be given time 3. Register for classes. (see page 8) to complete services like registering for classes, paying your college bill, obtaining your parking permit and/or UPass for 4. Attend an Archer Ready event. Archer Ready events are public transportation, and visiting the college bookstore. scheduled just prior to the start of classes in the fall and spring, and are designed to introduce you to STLCC However, the orientation experience does not end with Archer resources and services, connect you with faculty/instructors Ready Orientation; it extends throughout the academic year and to learn about academic supports and expectations and includes student participation in academic and social programs allow you to complete services as needed (paying for and other activities that are designed to aid students in their college, obtaining your STLCC ID, finding classrooms, adjustment to college life. parking and transportation, etc.). Be sure to bring your Archer Ready Orientation is available at all STLCC campuses. Student ID number and a photo ID. Visit stlcc.edu/archerready for more information. 5. Participate in Archer Welcome Week, find your community and become an Archer! Complete Archer Orientation in Five Easy Steps 1. Learn important information on key processes and Archer Orientation is available at all STLCC campuses. Visit expectations for enrollment by completing the Archer stlcc.edu/orientation to get started. Preview video modules and quizzes in Blackboard. How to Find Classes How To Look Up Classes Online Getting on a waitlist does not guarantee a seat in a class. • Go to stlcc.edu/schedule. Waitlisting a class does not count toward your student status (i.e. full-time, part-time). There is no charge to waitlist a course. • Select a term – Click the drop down to select a term. • Select a location – Check the box next to the location. For more information, visit stlcc.edu/waitlist • Click on a subject – To select more than one subject, hold the CTRL button while clicking. Credit-Hour Limit • Select courses – Check the box next to the course . You may take a maximum of 18 hours in the fall and spring semesters and 12 hours in the summer. Permission may be • Select how you would like courses displayed – all sections, granted for an overload by a student success manager. open only or closed only. • Click Display Classes. What is a Prerequisite? A prerequisite is a requirement or other condition that must be MyList met prior to entering a course. It is your responsibility to make MyList allows you to place classes in a shopping cart while sure all course prerequisites are met before registering. Contact searching the class schedule. You can print your MyList to your advisor for more information. use as a reference when you register. What is a Corequisite? Note: MyList does not register you for these classes, it only A corequisite is a requirement to take two courses at the same time, lists the classes you have selected. and therefore you must also register for the corequisite course. Waitlisting You can find the prerequisites and/or corequisites for a class Waitlisting is a registration feature that allows you to “get in line” by clicking on the course title while using the online schedule or for classes that are filled. This process notifies the first student on in the online catalog at catalog.stlcc.edu the waitlist via their mySTLCC email when a seat opens. You have 24 hours from the time the email is sent to register for the class. If If you need more information, contact an Academic Advising you do not register, the next student on the waitlist will be notified. ofice (see page 6). stlcc.edu | 7
How to Register for Classes New First-Time College and Dual Enrollment Continuing, Returning, Transfer and Visiting Students Students If you have never attended college before, you need to Visit stlcc.edu/register to register online. complete Archer Orientation (see page 7). Visit stlcc.edu/orientation for more details. How to Register Online → Visit stlcc.edu/selfservice to register. → Type in the 5-digit CRN codes for your classes. → Click the orange LOGIN button and then enter → Click Submit Changes. Your courses should your MySTLCC ID and password. be listed under Current Schedule. Otherwise, → Click the Student Services and Financial Aid it will state any errors that prevented you tab at the top of the page. from registering. → Click on Registration. → Click Fee Assessment at bottom of webpage to review your course fees. → Click Add or Drop Classes. → Click on Student Detailed Schedule to print → Select Credit Term (fall, spring or summer). and verify your class schedule. Making Changes to Your Schedule You may add, drop or substitute classes during the published Withdrawal Deadlines registration dates. If you add a class afer the payment deadline, you should make payment arrangements the day the change is Class Length Withdrawal By made. You are responsible for fees incurred for adding a class 15 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 12th week afer the payment deadline. Deadlines are based on course 14 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 11th week length in weeks, not the number of class meeting periods or attendance. 13 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 10th week 12 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 9th week To formally withdraw from a class you must complete the process via your Banner Self Service or submit an Add/Drop/ 11 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 9th week Withdraw form. 10 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 8th week “W” grades will be recorded for all course withdrawals submitted 9 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 7th week afer the 100% refund period established by the College, but the 8 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 6th week withdrawal process must be completed prior to the end of the College’s 12th week of classes. Classes less than a full semester 7 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 6th week in length will have diferent deadlines. Refer to the adjacent 6 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 5th week deadline chart. Visit stlcc.edu/withdraw for more information on this process. 5 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 4th week 4 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday of 3rd week Auditing Courses 3 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday of 2nd week Auditing a class means you will not earn a grade or college credit 2 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday of 1st week for the class. Students auditing a class are subject to the same fees and requirements as regular class members. 1 week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . within 3 working days You may change from audit to credit status or credit to audit Drop for Non-Attendance status only during the refund period (see page 12). If you have registered for a course and are listed on the oficial If you register online, you must switch from credit to audit in class roster and fail to attend that class within the first two person at the Admissions ofice during the same refund period. weeks, you will be dropped from the course. 8 | stlcc.edu
College Costs Fees Per Credit Hour Midwest Student Exchange Program Visit stlcc.edu/fees for the current list of tuition and fees. These St. Louis Community College has partnered with the Midwest fees are subject to change without notice. Student Exchange Program (MSEP) to ofer Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin Books, materials or special equipment required for classes residents in-state (Other Missouri Resident) tuition rates. are at the expense of the student. Your residency automatically qualifies you for in-state (Other Who Qualifies as a District Resident? Missouri Resident) tuition if you live in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, You are a district resident if you live in: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota or Wisconsin. Visit stlcc. edu/msep for more information. • St. Louis City or County. • Portions of Franklin and Jeferson counties which are part of Missouri Senior Scholarship the Meramec Valley R-3 and Rockwood school districts. Missouri senior citizens 65 years and older may audit credit Proof of residency must be provided prior to the start of the courses on a space-available basis under these guidelines: term for which you are enrolled. Visit stlcc.edu/fees for more • Must pay a $15 non-refundable registration fee. information about residency. • Must pay all other costs, such as materials, books and supplies. Returned Check Fee • Request to enroll for an audit grade (no credit) must be done If a check is returned for insuficient funds, a $25 fee will be in person at an Admissions and Enrollment Services ofice. assessed along with the original balance. A financial hold will be • May not receive a refund for a paid course in order to enroll for placed against your record, and you may be dropped from class a free space in the same course. until this debt has been cleared. • Registration begins the Friday before classes begin. If STLCC is closed on Friday, then registration will occur the Thursday before classes Are Fees Reduced for Senior Citizens? begin. Students 60 years or older who are residents of the St. Louis • Must present proof of age and residency. Community College district may enroll in most credit courses at a 50% reduction of the usual fees. Reduction must be applied for at time of registration. Students must present proof of age and residency. stlcc.edu | 9
Paying for College Methods of Payment Payment Deadlines for Full-term Classes Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, debit card (with Summer 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 14, 2022 a Discover, MasterCard or Visa logo), credit card (American Fall 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 6, 2022 Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard) or financial aid (by Spring 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 7, 2023 previous arrangement). Credit card/debit card payments are not accepted at campus cashier on-site or by phone. If you are receiving financial aid, see page 11. Online payments are accepted when using a debit card or one Payment Responsibilities of the credit cards mentioned above, or Automatic Clearing As an STLCC student, you are responsible for paying all college House (ACH) payments using checking or savings account fees. Your registration is not complete until payment arrangements information. If a credit/debit card is used, a service fee of 2.75% are made. will be assessed. All checks will be converted to an electronic If you complete your financial aid file afer the deadline, you must ACH transaction whether the payment was made in person, make payment arrangements by the payment deadline to ensure mailed or made online. Visit stlcc.edu/cashier for each campus that classes are not dropped. Visit stlcc.edu/selfservice to enroll location and mailing address. in the NBS payment plan. If you register for a class and decide not to attend, you must Payment Options: oficially withdraw from the class within the refund deadlines. • Visit stlcc.edu/selfservice to pay using a credit/debit card or Otherwise, you may be responsible for a portion of the course fees. ACH using checking/savings account. If you have questions about withdrawing from a class, contact • In person at a Cashier’s ofice. Admissions and Enrollment Services (see pages 18 and 19). • Through the U.S. Postal Service. Mail to the Cashier’s ofice. If you have an outstanding balance due for maintenance fees, you will not be able to register for future classes or obtain a transcript • By enrolling in the Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) Payment or diploma. Plan. Afer registration, visit stlcc.edu/paymentplan to enroll. Drop for Nonpayment • NBS is a simple, secure and easy way to spread your maintenance You may be dropped from your courses unless a payment fees (tuition) over a period of time. arrangement is made by the payment due date or you have The plan ofers easy online enrollment and flexible payment enrolled in the payment plan. Visit stlcc.edu/cashier or the options. The sooner you sign up, the more months you have to campus cashier's ofice if you have a fee payment concern. pay. No interest or finance charges are assessed. To participate in this interest-free automatic payment plan, you must pay a $21 per Summer 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 15, 2022 semester non-refundable fee. If a credit/debit card is used, a service Fall 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 7, 2022 fee of 2.75% will be assessed in addition to the enrollment fee. Spring 2023. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 8, 2023 You don’t have to pay all your tuition up front. Check Out STLCC’s Cost to Participate • $21 per semester non-refundable enrollment fee. If a credit/debit Automatic Payment Plan. card is used, a service fee of 2.75% will be assessed in addition to The NBS Payment Plan is not a loan the enrollment fee. program – it’s a service that automatically deducts your tuition from your bank Advantages account or credit card. • No interest or finance charges assessed and no credit check. • Flexible payment options – the sooner you sign up, the more months stlcc.edu/paymentplan you have to pay. Payment Plan Enrollment Opens • Summer 2022 – • Fall 2022 – • Spring 2023 – April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022 November 7, 2022 10 | stlcc.edu
Financial Aid GED and/or all colleges previously attended, and completing Apply Early For Financial Aid placement test requirements. Submit oficial college transcripts to the Registrar’s ofice. Financial Aid Process Afer completing your FAFSA, visit stlcc.edu/selfservice to check the Need help paying for college? If so, you are encouraged to complete status of your financial aid application. the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible afer October 1 using your previous year’s tax information. Visit stlcc.edu/financialaid for information about financial aid, scholarships, federal grants, loans, work study and Missouri state You must be admitted to STLCC with degree-seeking status to receive programs. financial aid. This includes submitting transcripts from high school, Financial Aid Priority Deadlines February 1, 2022 FAFSA You Can Aford College → FAFSA filing date for state grant programs. April 1, 2022 → Board of Trustees Scholarship application priority deadline for summer session and fall semester. April 30, 2022 It all starts with the FAFSA. → All financial aid paperwork must be complete to guarantee stlcc.edu/financialaid disbursement of funds by the first day of summer session. The FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal July 30, 2022 Student Aid—is the application to determine → All financial aid paperwork must be complete to guarantee disbursement of funds by the first day of fall semester. eligibility for federal, state and college- sponsored financial aid, including grants, November 1, 2022 → STLCC’s priority FAFSA deadline for spring semester. educational loans and work-study programs. → Board of Trustees Scholarship application priority deadline You can fill out the FAFSA on the web at fafsa.gov or request for spring semester. a paper application by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). When filling out the FAFSA, use the January 3, 2023 St. Louis Community College school code 002469. → All financial aid paperwork must be complete to guarantee disbursement of funds by the first day of spring semester. Financial Aid Disbursement Book Accounts: If you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant or Direct registered classes, then your financial aid award will be adjusted Student Loan refund, you will be issued an STLCC Book Account. accordingly. You will owe for classes that you have not attended and Once your financial aid award is complete, a book account will be failed to withdraw from in a timely manner. authorized and a notification will be sent to your my.stlcc.edu If you are attending classes with various start dates, the first student e-mail account. (Be sure it is activated.) disbursement will be made based on the earliest date of documented The authorized amount for books will appear in your Banner Self- attendance. Loans will not be released until you have been reported as Service personal account afer Aug. 8 for fall 2022 semester, and attending at least six hours. Dec. 5 for spring 2023 semester (see page 4). Students can order books online at stlouisccbookstore.com. If you are eligible for financial aid, your final award will be based on Classes Beginning Classes Beginning the number of fundable hours in the degree program which you are Fall 2022 Spring 2023 registered in at the end of the third week of the semester. Aid will be applied to your account based on the number of classes you have Aug. 23 and/or Jan. 18 and/or been reported attending. If you are not reported attending all of your Oct. 18, 2021 March 21, 2022 Sept. 20, 2021 Feb. 7, 2022 Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loan funds will begin to be applied to Sept. 14, 2021 Oct. 19, 2021 Feb. 8, 2022 March 22, 2022 student accounts based on reported attendance. Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loan refunds will begin to be released to Sept. 23, 2022 Oct. 21, 2022 Feb. 17, 2023 March 24, 2023 students’ STLCC OneCard based on reported attendance. stlcc.edu | 11
Refunds If you withdraw from a course prior to or during the early part of Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) Recipients the semester, you may be eligible for a refund of fees based on Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act (HEA) requires that the following schedule: students who receive federal grants (Federal Pell Grant, Federal For full-semester classes: Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and federal 100% refund Aug. 27 Jan. 23 loans repay some of their federal financial aid if they do not 80% refund Sept. 3 Jan. 28 attend class through 60% of the term. Most students who do not 50% refund Sept. 10 Feb. 4 attend at least one class through the 60% point of the term will owe some of their Title IV aid back to the U.S. Department of 0% refund Sept. 11 and afer Feb. 5 and afer Education. Visit stlcc.edu/financialaid to learn more about the For summer 2021 and flex-schedule classes: return of unearned Title IV funds as required by HEA Title IV law A 100 percent refund will be issued through the end of the week and regulations. before class begins. All weeks end on a Friday. 80% refund 50% refund Medical Appeals Length of course before the end of the before the end of the Please visit stlcc.edu/medicalappeal for detailed information. 16 week session 2nd week of session 3rd week of session 15 week session 1st week of session 3rd week of session Active Duty Military Service 14 week session 1st week of session 3rd week of session A refund for classes in progress will be issued to students forced 13 week session 1st week of session 3rd week of session to withdraw as a result of being called to active duty military 12 week session 1st week of session 3rd week of session service. 11 week session 1st week of session 2nd week of session 10 week session 1st week of session 2nd week of session It is the responsibility of the student to complete withdrawal 9 week session 1st week of session 2nd week of session procedures and submit a copy of military orders during the 8 week session 4th day of session 2nd week of session afected semester. 7 week session 3rd day of session 1st week of session 6 week session 3rd day of session 1st week of session For more information visit stlcc.edu/veterans on withdrawals 5 week session 2nd day of session 1st week of session and the College’s policy concerning veterans. 4 week session 2nd day of session 1st week of session 3 week session 1st day of session 3rd day of session 2 week session 1st day of session 2nd day of session 1 week session 1st day of session None Refunds are normally processed within three weeks. If you have an outstanding debt with the College, a refund will be applied to that debt. Purchase your course materials online at stlcc.edu! • All course material/textbooks can be ordered Florissant Valley Campus Store online. Students can select delivery or pick-up on the STLCC web order. 314-513-4304 Student Center (SC-100) • Books for Summer 2022 go on sale May 2, 2022 Forest Park Campus Store • Books for Fall 2022 go on sale August 8, 2022 314-951-9893 Student Center (SC-112) • Books for Spring 2023 go on sale December 5, 2022 Meramec Campus Store • The campus stores ofer textbooks, merchandise and services to support your educational needs. 314-984-7660 Student Center (SC-140) They also carry a wide variety of STLCC apparel, gifs, computers and general school supplies. Wildwood Campus Store 636-422-2030 Campus Lobby The campus stores are owned and operated by STLCC. Visit stlcc.edu/bookstores for hours of operation. Book buyback is ofered online throughout the year. 12 | stlcc.edu
General Information Academic Support You can also visit events.stlcc.edu for a listing of campus events Peer and/or professional tutoring is available on all four scheduled across the College. campuses for various subjects. The Writing Centers on each Campus Police campus also have fully-trained staf members available to critique papers, ofer grammar assistance, assist with research The primary purpose of the Campus Police department is to and answer questions. Visit stlcc.edu/academicsupport for create a secure and safe environment for the College community more information. through the protection of persons and property, and the preservation of peace and order on the campus. Campus Police Access Ofice – Disability Support Services are able to assist you with your vehicle-related issues such as Support services for students with disabilities are available lockouts and jump-starts, as well as provide safety escorts to through campus Access ofices. These services include: your vehicle upon request. There is an emergency network of both external and internal phones on all campuses to provide • Coordination of accommodations for academics and instantaneous, 24-hour availability for communication with programs/services department personnel. Campus Police have immediate access to • Consultation with faculty and staf regarding accommodation local police agencies to either report a crime or request assistance. needs as well as help with connecting to community In addition to use of the phone systems, you can also contact professionals and agencies campus police in person or in writing. Regardless of how an To qualify for services, complete the online Application for incident is reported, Campus Police will conduct an investigation. Services and contact the Access ofice on the campus where you Visit stlcc.edu/need2know for a copy of the College Crime plan to attend (online students should contact online student Report (Clery Act Report). services). Applications are accepted at any time during the Current STLCC campus policies regarding procedures and facilities semester, but the College recommends submitting requests as for students and others to report criminal actions or other early as possible to allow time to make necessary arrangements emergencies occurring on campus also are available. prior to the start of classes. Accommodations are generally not provided retroactively, so it is important for you to begin the Child Care process as soon as you can. For more information, visit stlcc. STLCC helps connect students with child care grants and even edu/disability or call the Access ofice (see pages 18 and 19). ofers a child development center for students to use. Visit stlcc.edu/ccampis for more information about child care Athletics grants. Visit stlcc.edu/childdevcenter to learn more about STLCC is committed to providing quality, competitive athletic the STLCC Child Development Center located on the Florissant opportunities to enhance your educational experience. The Valley campus. STLCC Archers compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Missouri Community College Athletic Clinical and Field Work Conference. Student athletes have the opportunity to play the Some degree and certificate programs require you to obtain following sports: men’s baseball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, clinical or other field experience as part of your coursework. women’s basketball, women’s soccer, women’s sofball and Students with criminal convictions or drug use may have women’s volleyball. Any student who attends STLCC and meets dificulty progressing in these programs. Healthcare facilities, the eligibility requirements may compete on these educational facilities and other field experience settings teams, regardless of which campus the student attends. Visit may mandate that a criminal background check and/or drug stlcc.edu/athletics to learn more about the STLCC Archers. screening check (at your expense) be conducted prior to placement in a clinical or field setting. Not passing these checks Attendance may prohibit you from participating in the clinical or field You are expected to attend classes. Excessive absences, as experience, thus rendering you ineligible to satisfactorily meet determined by the instructor, may result in a failing grade for the course/program requirements. Contact an student success any course. advisor or the program chair/coordinator for more information. Campus Life Confidentiality of Student Records STLCC ofers many opportunities to develop and expand your St. Louis Community College has a duty to maintain accurate interests outside of the classroom. From clubs/organizations and confidential student records. The College recognizes your and Student Government, to civic engagement activities, rights to have access to your own educational records; moreover, community service projects, and more. Campus Life provides the College limits such access by others in accordance with the opportunities for you to connect with students that share your Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. You interests, showcase your leadership skills, and find your fit at may review your oficial educational records by submitting a STLCC. Visit stlcc.edu/campuslife or stop by the Campus Life written request to the Admissions and Enrollment Services Ofice to learn more about these opportunities on your campus. ofice (see pages 18 and 19). 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General Information or appropriateness of your records, contact the Admissions and form (available at stlcc.edu/gradprep). Submit the application Enrollment Services ofice. With certain exceptions, records to the districtwide Registrar's ofice by the priority deadline: cannot be released without prior consent. If you do not want Summer Graduation - June 20, 2022 directory information released, you may complete the Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information through Fall Graduation - October 1, 2022 Banner Self-Service. Spring Graduation - March 1, 2023 Visit stlcc.edu/need2know for more information. Applications received afer the priority deadline will be processed, however, it is possible that your name may not be Counseling printed in the oficial commencement program. Visit stlcc.edu/ A staf of well-qualified counselors can assist you in dealing with gradprep for more information about graduation requirements. issues that may come up while attending college. Counselors are available by appointment or as needed for a crisis situation. Non-Credit Courses All services are free to STLCC students. Non-credit courses are ofered through Continuing Education and are listed in a separate schedule Visit stlcc.edu/ceschedule Counselors can help you: to learn more. • Balance the roles of student, parent, spouse and/or employee. If you are interested in upgrading your skills to advance your • Manage stress and test anxieties. career, start your own business, develop a new hobby or simply • Resolve personal problems or issues that may be learn something new, contact the Continuing Education ofice. getting in the way of college success. Visit stlcc.edu/ce for more information. Visit stlcc.edu/counseling for more information Parking Credit Transfer Policy Parking tags are required on all vehicles using campus parking To transfer courses to St. Louis Community College: facilities. Parking tags are available in the Campus Life ofice at Florissant Valley, Forest Park and Meramec, and the Student • Request oficial transcripts of previously earned credit from Services ofice at Wildwood. Parking tags are permanent and are all colleges and universities attended be sent directly to to be kept from one semester to another. Accessible parking is the Registrar’s ofice (5600 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, 63110). available for students with physical disabilities who have state Hand-carried or faxed copies will not be accepted. You will parking authorization. be notified via your my.stlcc.edu student email when your transcript evaluation is complete. This process is required for Service Learning all degree-seeking students. Service Learning/Civic Engagement is a teaching and learning • Transfer credit is not given for courses that are below method of action and reflection that connects your academic 100-level; however, completion of such courses may serve study with problem-solving experiences in local community as fulfillment of prerequisites for other courses. You should settings using the community as a textbook. If you are consult with the Academic Advising ofice for clarification. interested in learning more about the program, visit stlcc. • A transfer student may invoke the transfer appeals process edu/servicelearning contact the Service Learning/Civic to challenge an institutional decision on the acceptance of Engagement coordinator on your campus. credits from regionally accredited Missouri public colleges and universities. Contact the Registrar's ofice for more Sexual Assault, Harassment, Relationship information. Violence and Stalking To transfer courses to another institution: St. Louis Community College is committed to the safety and well-being of all students, and has no tolerance for sexual • If you plan to transfer credits to another college or university, harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. you should contact the college or university prior to Complaints about these matters will be responded to promptly enrollment. Course transferability is determined by the and equitably. accepting institution. Visit stlcc.edu/transferguides for more information. If you have been a victim or witness behavior of this kind, please report it immediately online or by contacting the Title • Please refer to the transcripts section for information on IX Investigator on your campus. Campus Police are available to how to have your STLCC transcripts mailed. intervene if there are threats to individual or community safety. Graduation Applications The College can provide support and take steps to prevent If you meet all graduation requirements for your declared major, future occurrences. New students must complete online training the Registrar's ofice will notify you by email the first week of - Preventing Sexual Misconduct at STLCC, which can be accessed the term in which you will complete your degree requirements. through Blackboard. Visit stlcc.edu/titleix to learn more. Otherwise, you may complete the Application for Graduation 14 | stlcc.edu
General Information Student Rights and Responsibilities- Unattended Children Student Conduct and More You are not permitted to bring children to class; nor should Upon enrolling in the College, you assume an obligation to children be lef unattended in the halls, ofices, library, Student conduct yourself in a manner compatible with the College’s Center or outside on campus property. The College reserves the function as an educational institution, and to obey the laws right to protect the safety and welfare of unattended children enacted by federal, state and local governments. If you neglect and will institute appropriate action. or ignore this obligation, the College must, in the interest of fulfilling its function, institute appropriate disciplinary action. U-Pass Visit stlcc.edu/conduct for more information on the Student All credit-seeking students at St. Louis Community College are Rights, Responsibilities and the student conduct process. eligible for an Universal Pass (U-Pass) to ride the MetroBus and MetroLink. The U-Pass is valid throughout the semester. You Tobacco-Free Policy must be a currently enrolled credit student taking at least one The College is committed to providing an environment that is credit hour to be eligible for U-Pass. U-Pass is paid through your safe and healthy. Use of tobacco products, illegal substances College activity fee and is available at no extra cost. and all forms of electronic smoking devices are prohibited Visit stlcc.edu/u-pass for more information. on all College property and in all College vehicles. There are no designated smoking areas within the property boundary. Veterans’ Education Benefits Violators may receive disciplinary action. If you wish to use eligible veterans education benefits, you must contact the Veterans School Certifying Oficial on your campus. Transcripts If you use veterans education benefits, you must have degree- Visit stlcc.edu/registrar to request transcripts seeking student status and must declare a program of study. Visit stlcc.edu/veterans for more information. A fee is charged for each transcript requested. An additional fee may be required for expedited requests. Unoficial transcripts are available through Banner Self-Service (current students only) and in person at an Admissions and Enrollment Services ofice or Academic Advising ofice. STLCC Alerts St. Louis Community College shares important information regarding campus emergencies, closures, delays and cancellations via email, text, and/or text-to-voice messaging. All STLCC employees and credit students are automatically set up to receive STLCC Alerts. You are encouraged to verify your phone numbers and manage your text and text-to-voice preferences in Banner Self-Service. Parents and community members are also welcome to sign up for STLCC Alerts. Visit stlcc.edu/alerts for details. stlcc.edu | 15
St. Louis Community College Programs of Study General Transfer Studies – program designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution Missouri General Education Requirement (CORE 42) – Associate in Arts (AA) – 60 credit hours 42 credit hours Missouri General Education Requirement 42 credit hour block Students who complete this block will have satisfied all plus 18 additional credit hours. Students pursuing this degree general education requirements for all Missouri public should work with student success advisors at both STLCC and colleges and many private colleges. their destination four-year institution to select transferable courses. Arts and Communications Engineering and Industrial Human Studies Deaf Communication Studies: Technologies and Trades Addictions Study CS American Sign Language CP Automotive Technology AAS CP Behavioral Health Support AAS* Interpreter Education AAS Automotive Service CS Child and Family Development AAS General Fine Arts AFA Automotive Vehicle Inspection CS Graphic Communications AAS AFA Criminal Justice AAS CP Biomedical Electronics Technology CP Early Care and Education CP Interior Design AAS Computer Aided Design CS Funeral Directing CS* Interior Design Professional CS Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS Funeral Service Education AAS* Kitchen and Bath Design CP Diesel Technology AAS CP CS Human Services AAS Photography AFA Electrical/Electronic Engineering Legal Studies for the Paralegal AAS CP Business, Management Technology AAS Teaching AAT and Technology Engineering Science AS Accounting AAS CP Engineering Technology AAS Science and Science Technology Baking and Pastry Arts AAS General STEM Transfer Studies AS Biotechnology AAS CS Business Administration AA Precision Machining Technology CS Horticulture AAS CP CISCO Networking Academy: CCNA CS Skilled Trades Industrial Life Science Laboratory Assistant CS Computer Accounting Technology CS Occupations Technology AAS CS Degree and Certificate Comp TIA A+ Certification CS Health Sciences Abbreviations: Comp TIA A+ Security + Certification CS Clinical Laboratory Technology AAS* AA – Associate in Arts Degree Culinary Arts AAS Dental Assisting CP* AFA – Associate in Fine Arts Degree Cybersecurity AAS CP Dental Hygiene AAS* AAS – Associate in Applied Science Degree Database Developer CP Diagnostic Medical Sonography CP* AS – Associate in Science Degree Health Information Technology AAS Emergency Medical Technology CS* AAT – Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Hospitality Management AAS Nursing AAS* CP – Certificate of Proficiency IT Help Desk/End User Support CS Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS* CS – Certificate of Specialization Medical Billing and Coding CP Paramedic Technology AAS CP* Network Engineering AAS CP Physical Therapist Assistant AAS* Students can declare program majors Network Security CP and take general education requirements Radiologic Technology AAS* at any campus. However, program-specific Sofware Developer AAS Respiratory Care AAS* courses must be taken at the campus where the program is being ofered. Web Developer CS Surgical Technology AAS* CP Visit stlcc.edu/programs to view current programs and locations. *Selective Admissions Program Students applying for a Selective Admissions Program with selective admissions criteria may be required to take additional tests for admission purposes and/or meet certain requirements to be admitted to the program. Visit stlcc.edu/selectiveadmissions for more information. 600004-22 January 2022 16 | stlcc.edu
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