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| Academic Requirements |
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| Academic Standing |
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| At the end of each term your instructors will assign grades to assess your performance and encourage you to do your best work. The college will determine term and cumulative grade point averages (GPA) and record those on a grade record you may access online. GPA is determined using this formula: |
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| To determine the GPA, divide your total grade points by the number of your total credit hours. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 in your award major is required to earn any degree, diploma or certificate. |
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| Grades of A+ have a value of 4.33 in calculating your GPA, but the cumulative GPA recorded on your transcript will be adjusted so as not to exceed 4.0. |
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| If you're receiving Veterans Educational Benefits or other types of financial aid, you must meet any academic progress and attendance requirements determined by college policy and the agency that has granted your financial assistance. |
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| Grading and Transcript Designations |
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| Our grades and transcript designations conform to the Iowa Department of Education's "Common Master List of Grade Symbols and Definitions for Merged Area Schools." |
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| Marking System |
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| A | excellent performance |
| B | above average performance |
| C | average performance |
| D | below average performance |
| F | failure, no credit granted or grade points awarded, but credits attempted are figured into GPA as zeroes. "F" grades are given for poor performance, poor attendance, failure to officially withdraw or failure to meet makeup requirements for an Incomplete grade. |
| I | failure to complete required work due to justifiable extenuating circumstances. An "I" grade means you have asked for and received permission from your instructor to complete the required course work no later than mid-term of the following academic term, not including summer sessions. Failure to complete the work in that time frame will result in an "F" grade. |
| W | official withdrawal from a course. To qualify for a "W" grade, you must complete the withdrawal form two weeks prior to the first day of final exams. Contact the College Registrar for summer and short-term withdrawal dates. If you leave a course without officially withdrawing, you will receive an "F" or the grade that reflects your course performance. |
| FW | failure, no credit granted or grade points awarded, but credits attempted are figured into GPA as zeroes. "FW" grades are given for failure to officially withdraw. |
| N | audit. Audit is a "no credit/no pass" grade that you can use for several purposes: you may choose it during registration instead of a course grade or in place of withdrawal with instructor permission if you are already enrolled in a course; OR the college may award the "N" grade to students in developmental courses who do not make sufficient progress to move into credit courses. When you audit a course, you and your instructor will agree on your attendance and participation in class activities. The audit option is offered only on a space-available basis. You must complete the audit form by the end of the 10th day prior to the first day of final exams. |
| P | given when you pass a course and earn credit without grade points being awarded. Courses transferred into EICCD with a "P" grade are considered to be credit without being calculated into your GPA. |
| X | course has been repeated. |
| O | Fresh Start grade. | |
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| Prerequisite Course Grade Recommendation |
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| Faculty members recommend a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses. Please consult your advisor or department chair if you receive a D in a prerequisite course. |
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| Satisfactory Progress |
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| We encourage you to maintain satisfactory academic progress while a student at EICCD. The minimum satisfactory academic progress is a cumulative grade point average of 2.000. At any point in your career that your cumulative grade point average falls below 2.000, you may be placed on academic probation. A counselor or academic advisor will help you develop a plan of action to improve your grades. That plan may include a restriction on the number of credit hours you may take, additional assistance and other developmental requirements. |
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| If you are an official full-time student after the Add-Drop period and on financial aid, you must successfully complete at least eight credit hours of credit. If you are enrolled for six to eleven credit hours, you will need to successfully complete at least six credit hours of credit. You may be placed on academic probation if you do not meet these requirements. |
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| When the requirements of your program are higher than the minimum standards listed here, your program requirements will apply. It is your responsibility to know and follow your program requirements. |
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| If, at the end of your probationary term, you are unable to meet the minimum standards, we may recommend additional corrective steps or academic suspension. After a one-term absence for academic suspension (not including the summer session), you may be re-admitted on probation. |
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| Types Of Credit |
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| Any credit you receive in an Arts and Sciences course with a course number of 100 or above is considered transferable. Credit received in vocational-technical courses with course numbers 100 or above is generally not transferable, although some four-year colleges and universities may choose to award credit. Credit from courses numbered below 100 is generally not transferable, nor is credit for continuing education contact hours or continuing education units (CEUs). |
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| Credit Transfer |
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| Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the same organization that accredits the major colleges and universities in the United States, so your Arts and Sciences credits from here will normally transfer to any of these institutions. Your A.A. degree from an EICCD college will satisfy the general education requirements at many four-year institutions. |
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| Articulation |
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| We have articulation agreements with local high schools and regional four-year colleges and universities so that you are assured of being prepared to transfer successfully. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, talk to your academic advisor and the transfer admissions office of the college you plan to attend to make sure you meet all the requirements for transferring your course work from EICCD. |
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| Transfer Guarantee |
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| Our Transfer Guarantee is a written contract completed at the beginning of your academic career at Clinton, Muscatine or Scott Community College. It outlines your plan of transfer and provides a tuition refund for any credits in your Associate in Arts degree that will not transfer to any of eight participating colleges and universities. These institutions are Iowa State University, Iowa Wesleyan College, Ashford University, St. Ambrose University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Upper Iowa University and Western Illinois University. Talk to the Dean of Student Development for more details. |
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| For more information on the Transfer Guarantee, click on this Transfer Guarantee link. |
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| Joint Admission |
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| EICCD has signed Joint Admission Agreements with the University of Iowa, St. Ambrose University, Ashford University and Iowa Wesleyan College. By applying for joint admission, you may be admitted to both EICCD and the transfer institution at the same time. Advisors from both colleges will help you plan your course work to ensure a smooth transfer process. For more information, see the Dean of Student Development. |
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| Class Standing |
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| Freshmen are students who have completed no more than 29 credit hours; students with 30 to 62 credits are classified as sophomores. |
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| Academic Honors |
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| Each term we recognize students who have achieved outstanding academic success. If you complete six or more credit hours during a term with a 4.0 GPA, you'll be named to the President's List; the Dean's List includes students with a 3.5 or better GPA for six or more credit hours during a term. Incomplete or blank grades at the time lists are calculated will disqualify you from the list. |
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| Honor Graduates |
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| Honor Graduates are those with a final cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better for all course work completed toward graduation. |
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| Incomplete Grades |
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| Incomplete grades (I) are given for work that is not completed during an academic term due to justifiable extenuating circumstances. To qualify for an "I" grade, you will need to sign an Incomplete Contract Agreement with the class instructor and submit it to the College Registrar. Work must be completed and turned in to the instructor no later than mid-term of the following semester (not including summer sessions). Courses not completed by that time will receive an "F". |
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| Withdrawal from College |
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| If you need to withdraw from the college for any reason, please see the College Registrar for the appropriate paperwork. Deadlines and conditions for withdrawal are the same as those for withdrawal from an individual course (see Addition of and Withdrawal from Courses section). |
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| Be sure to follow the proper procedures when withdrawing or you may forfeit your rights to any refund to which you may be entitled and receive grades of "F" in your courses. |
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| Catalog Requirements |
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| You may choose to graduate under the requirements of any EICCD catalog from the preceding five years as long as you were enrolled under that catalog and have been continuously enrolled in the college. (Continuous enrollment means you have earned credit during each academic year.) However, it is best to graduate under the most current catalog requirements, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or you are enrolled in a program requiring specialized accreditation. |
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| Fresh Start |
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| If you are a student returning to EICCD to pursue a degree or diploma after an absence of three or more consecutive years, you may request permission to remove one or more entire academic terms from future degree and GPA considerations. Contact the Dean of Student Development for additional information. |
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| Graduation GPA and Residency Requirements |
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| You are considered a candidate for graduation when you have completed specific course requirements for an A.A. or A.S. degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. You are considered a candidate for graduation when you have completed specific course requirements for an A.A.S. degree, diploma or certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the award major. Sixteen of your final 32 credit hours or half of the final 50 percent of credit hours - whichever is the lesser number - must be taken at Clinton, Muscatine or Scott Community College. |
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| Credit for Prior Learning |
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| You may have gained knowledge from work, military or life experiences that could be considered for college credit. Contact the college's Prior Learning Coordinator for more information concerning Credit for Prior Learning. |
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| Alternative Delivery |
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| Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges offer many options for course delivery. Some examples are the internet, correspondence, Televised Interactive Education (TIE), or the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). |
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| Our colleges also offer opportunities for study abroad. Please contact the student services department or your advisor for more information. |
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| For more information on Alternative Delivery, click on this Distance Education link. |
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| Student Learning Assessment |
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| In addition to traditional classroom assessments such as grades, you may be asked to participate in program assessments throughout your college experience. While faculty use classroom assessment to determine an individual student's progress in a course, the District uses other tools to measure the effectiveness of its programs. Examples of program assessment include the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) and vocational-technical program pre- and post-tests of critical employment skills. You will receive your academic testing results. |
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| You may also be surveyed regarding your satisfaction level with college programs and services through the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) surveys and graduate/alumni surveys. These assessments help the District target areas to improve student services and also ensure the colleges comply with state and North Central Association accreditation requirements. |
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