Class Preparation and Final Examination
A minimum of two hours of outside study and preparation per week is normally recommended for each hour of regular classroom work.

Auditing a Course
If you wish to attend a course without taking an examination or receiving credit for the course, you may register on an audit basis. Students who register on an audit basis will pay the regular tuition rate and must meet the course prerequisites or receive special permission from the instructor.

If you wish to change from audit to credit or from credit to audit after the course is under way, you must process the change through the Admissions Office within the first four weeks of classes (prorated for summer classes). Students cannot count audited courses to establish full-time status.

Requirements for Students Taking English and Math
All students taking English and math courses are required to make a grade of “C” or better in prerequisite courses before progressing to the next course in sequence. For example, you are required to make a “C” or better in English Composition I before being allowed to register for English Composition II.

In the event that you have registered for the next course in a sequence and are currently enrolled in a prerequisite course, and upon completion have not earned a “C” or better, you will be administratively withdrawn from the next level course. You will be refunded the tuition for the course from which you were withdrawn.

It is your responsibility to provide documentation that all prerequisites have been met before being allowed to register

Repeat of a Course

You may repeat one time any credit course for which you did not receive at least a “C” for graded courses, or a grade of “P” for pass/fail courses. “W’s” or withdrawals are treated as an attempt if you have taken the course. All grades from each attempt are recorded on the transcript, but SCC will use the higher grade to calculate the grade point average (GPA). Some colleges and universities will re-calculate the grade point average for admissions purposes and include both grades earned.

Students wishing to attempt a course for the third time must speak with a counselor or the department chair to obtain permission to enroll. In general, courses may not be attempted a fourth time. Where courses are a part of a sequence (English, math, reading), students may enroll in or audit the prerequisite course in order to acquire the prerequisite skills necessary for a successful fourth attempt.

For financial assistance eligibility, all attempts will count towards maximum hour limits and completion ratio.

Procedure for Dealing with Student Concerns
Students with concerns about course requirements, class procedures, teaching styles, or grades should whenever possible first approach the instructor for clarification/resolution. Concerns about final grades must be expressed by the end of the next regular semester. If, after contacting the instructor you still have concerns, you should address them to the appropriate program coordinator and/or department chair who will work with you and the instructor to resolve the matter. If the department is unable to remedy the situation, you should address your concerns to the division dean. Individual departments may establish their own internal procedures for handling student concerns. If the division is unable to remedy the situation, you may then appeal in writing to the Academic Affairs Office. Anonymous calls or unsigned letters will not be acknowledged.

Only concerns expressed by the individual student involved will be dealt with. Employees of the college may not legally discuss matters pertaining to non-minor students with parents, spouses, friends or classmates without a signed release from the student.

Attendance - General Policy
The college has no plan of recognized class "cuts" or absences. You should attend all class meetings in which you are enrolled. Excessive absence may be sufficient cause to fail the course. In general, students are considered excessively absent when they have missed a class more times than it meets per week. The final decision as to what constitutes excessive absence from a class is left to the instructor. Students should discuss any absences with the instructor.