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Information You Need To Succeed! Classes & Grades

You can withdraw from a class by the end of the sixth week, after that you can withdraw without a punitive grade only if you qualify for a hardship withdraw, or "Z" grade. (Summer Quarter has a different deadline.

Students who do not attend the first two days of class may be dropped from their classes by their instructors. If for some reason you will not be attending for the first two days of class, alert your instructors!

Remember:

• If you stop attending a class without withdrawing, you'll probably receive a failing grade.
• There are different dates for refund of tuition, please check the refund policy. • The refund policy is printed on the back of your registration form.
• The grading policy is in your catalog.
• Your transcripts are permanent records. They cannot be erased.

If you are on financial aid, veteran's benefits, scholarships, insurance, social security etc. you may need to carry 12 credits or more for full time to qualify for those benefits.

Advising

Your faculty advisor can support you and provide:

• Expertise in their field
• Information regarding your discipline and programs elsewhere
• Information to keep you from taking the wrong class
• Information on when courses are offered

You can find your advisor's office hours by checking with your advisor's division or check your advisor's office door.

Make an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor before it is time to register for the next quarter.

Resources

Students who are connected to campus events are usually more successful. If you want to become involved in the campus community there are many clubs and student activities available to you, a list of clubs and student activities can be found in your catalog.

Advising and Counseling, Multicultural Diversity Education Center and the Women's Center are here to help you and support you and your success.

Free tutoring for transfer students is available in the Student Programs Office, rm 952 and for professional technical students, funded by the Carl Perkins's Grant, in rm 5204.

Resources are available in the Math Learning Center rm 2204 and the Academic Skills Center rm 150.

Successful students know how to use the library. Check in with library staff if you need to learn about how to use the library to your advantage.

If you are having problems in a class, talk with your instructor.