Frequently Asked Quesions

Do I have to declare a major or commit myself to a degree or certificate program?

Answer: No, you do not have to have a degree or certificate goal in mind in order to enroll in classes. You are welcome to take classes just for fun or learn a particular skill for personal enrichment. However, if you are interested in formulating and fulfilling some long-term educational and career goals, the college's extensive academic programs, services, and resources are available at your disposal.

How many units must I take each semester?

Answer: You are not generally required by the college to take a minimum number of units each semester. The number of units you may wish to take will depend on a number of factors, such as the number of hours you are employed each week, your educational objective, you own timetable for graduation, and eligibility requirement if you are receiving financial aid, veteran's benefits, or other kinds of benefits?

Do I have to take P.E.?

Answer: A student does not have to take any physical education classes. However, in order to obtain an Associate Degree, you must complete one course in Health and one activity course in P.E. Please consult with the Counseling Office if you are physically unable to take a P.E. course.

If a class is closed at registration, is there still a way to enroll in the class?

Answer: If you are interested in enrolling in a class that is closed, you should attend the first scheduled meeting of the class. At the first meeting the instructor will determine which students may add the class in place of any officially enrolled students who are not present. If the instructor signs an "Add Permit Form" which should then be submitted to the Admissions Office. You are not officially enrolled in the class until the Admissions staff enters the information into the school computer.

What is the procedure for dropping a class?

Answer: In order to drop a class you must fill our a "Drop Form" and turn it in to the Admissions Office. Do not assume that an instructor will automatically drop you for non-attendance. Although some teachers will say they will drop you, they often mean that they will cross your name off of their roll sheet - you must still turn in the drop form to ensure that your name is removed from the class list in the school computer.
Failure to do this will result in an "F" or "I" appearing on your grades for that class. If you drop a class during the first four weeks of the semester, your records will not show any indication of your initial enrollment or the withdrawal. However, if you withdraw between the fifth and fourteenth weeks, a "W" will appear on your records. "W" grades are not calculated in your GPA, but excessive W's will result in progress probation and dismissal from the college.

Do I have to repeat a class in which I earned a "D" or "F" grade?

Answer: You are not required to repeat every "D" or "F" grade. However, certain requirements can only be met with a grade of "C or better such as the English and Math competency requirements for the Associate degree. Some majors require that each course be completed with a "C" or better. You may only repeat a course once; courses which have been completed with a "C" or better may not be repeated for credit unless specified in the catalog.