Enrollment Information
WHAT MUST I DO TO BECOME A STUDENT?
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Submit an application for admission online.
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Submit official transcripts from high school and other
colleges.
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Complete the assessment process and applicable tests.
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Complete on-line orientation and pass the quiz.
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Choose the classes you want to take.
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Register for classes.
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Pay your fees.
HOW DO I APPLY?
You must first
determine your status a student.
YOU ARE:
Continuing:
If you have been enrolled in classes at College of the Canyons anytime
within the last semester, you are a current student and do not need to
fill out an application for admission.
Returning:
If it has been a semester or longer since you've attended College of the
Canyons, you MUST submit a new application for admission.
New:
If you have never attended College of the Canyons, you MUST submit an
application for admission.
High School:
If you are currently attending high school at the same time you plan to
enroll at College of the Canyons, you may be eligible to attend. K-8
grade students are, for the most part, ineligible to attend; contact the
Admissions & Records office for a list of exceptions. New students
should complete admission, assessment and orientation as early in the
process as possible to be eligible to enroll in classes. You must
complete the following steps to be accepted as a special admission
student:
1.
Complete a College of the Canyons application for admission online at
www.canyons.edu and if it is your first
semester, submit high school transcripts, complete an assessment test
and an online orientation by October 30, 2007 for the winter
intersession or January 1, 2008 for the spring semester. The online
application, assessment center hours and the online orientation can be
found on our website at
www.canyons.edu. New students who have not completed all steps
described above cannot enroll in classes. Returning high school
students must submit a new College of the Canyons application online
each term they plan to attend.
2.
Once
you receive your College of the Canyons assessment scores, contact your
high school counselor and complete a Special Admission Enrollment Form,
and an Authorization to Consent to Medical Treatment form. All
signatures must be completed or the forms will not be accepted. High
school counselors may only recommend College of the Canyons degree
applicable classes. These forms are required each term students plan to
attend.
3.
To
enroll in classes for the current term, Special Admission Enrollment and
Consent to Medical Treatment forms must be complete with all signatures
and classes recommended by high school personnel; a parent cannot
recommend courses. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
4.
For Winter Intersession,
High school juniors and seniors must register in person at the
Admissions & Records office on December 10, 2007 during
business hours. For Spring Semester, High school juniors and
seniors must register in person at the Admissions & Records office
from January 22-30, during business hours. High school
freshman and sophomores have an additional requirement of obtaining
instructor permission to enroll. Thus, they must wait until the first
class meeting after the semester/term begins, obtain an add form dated
with first attendance and signed by the instructor. They may then
proceed to Admissions & Records office during business hours anytime
prior to the add deadline with all forms described above to enroll in
classes.
5.
Special
admission students attending part-time may not enroll in more than 11.0
units per term and are exempt from paying enrollment fees. All other
term fees must be paid for at the time of enrollment. Special admission
students that want to attend College of the Canyons full-time must be
released from high school to do so. This means they will be attending
College of the Canyons full-time and not attending high school for the
entire term. Special admission students attending College of the
Canyons full-time must pay all applicable fees, including the enrollment
fee.
The College of the Canyons application form can be
completed online by accessing our website at
www.canyon.edu,
or a paper copy is
available in the center of this publication. If using the paper
application, please complete in full, sign, date and bring, mail or fax
by the deadline to:
Admissions & Records Office
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon
Road
Santa Clarita CA 91355
FAX (661) 362-5566
MAY I MAIL OR FAX MY APPLICATION?
Yes, however all applications for winter intersession must
be received by December 4, 2007. All application for spring semester
must be received by January 18, 2008. After that date, applications must
be processed online at
www.canyons.edu or in person in the Admissions and Records
office during business hours.
WHEN SHOULD I SEND IN MY TRANSCRIPTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS?
For winter
intersession,
you must send in your transcripts from high school and other colleges by
November 5, 2007. For spring semester, you must send in your
transcripts from high school and other colleges by January 7, 2008.
When received by the deadline, transcripted work required to meet
prerequisites will be available in our computer system at the time of
registration. Once the deadline passes, you will need to bring in an
official copy in person to meet prerequisites. This may delay your
ability to enroll in classes during your scheduled registration
appointment. Note: We have a new automated waitlist process. We
cannot move you from the waitlist to enrollment in a class without
meeting prerequisites first. Don’t risk losing a seat in the class. Be
sure we have your transcripts on file early to ensure a seat in the
class.
HOW DO I GET COPIES OF MY OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT?
You must contact
your high school and any other colleges you have attended and request an
official copy of your transcript to be mailed to College of the Canyons
at the address listed above. You should make every effort to submit
your application and your transcripts close to the same time. If
transcripts arrive late, they may not be entered into the computer
system in time to meet prerequisites for registration.
WHEN CAN I TAKE MY PLACEMENT TEST?
The Assessment
Center is open throughout the year. New students should complete
assessment tests prior to attending a new student advisement session.
Assessment tests cover English reading & writing, ESL, and math. All
tests are non-timed and take approximately 1 ˝ hours to complete.
Students are allowed to test only once per semester so make sure you are
rested and alert before testing. Test results are valid for two years
and then expire. There is no fee and all materials are provided. No
studying is required although you may want to review sample questions
prior to testing. Information, sample questions and testing hours are
available on the College of the Canyons home page. Click on Students,
and then on Assessment. All students must show Photo
Identification to test. The Assessment Office is located in room
Bonelli Hall Room 205. (661) 362-3457.
HOW DO I GO THROUGH ORIENTATION AND OBTAIN A
REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT?
Once you have
filed an application for the current term and take the assessment tests,
access the College of the Canyons website at
www.canyons.edu, New Student Info and complete the online
orientation. When you have finished, you will be assigned a
registration appointment. If you are a high school student, please
finish the orientation and click submit. You will then come to the
Admissions & Records office in person to register.
HOW DO I CHOOSE MY CLASSES?
Use this schedule
and the program planner to choose your classes. After you have
completed the online orientation and the assessment tests you are
welcome to attend one of our pre-registration advising sessions. After a
half hour presentation, counselors and program advisors will provide
assistance to help new students develop their first semester educational
plans. You must be at the presentation, at the start time, before
you can receive individual attention. Please bring your assessment
scores with you so the advisors can help you with placement. Access the
website at
www.canyons.edu and click on Students, then Counseling
to be directed to a listing of new student advising sessions.
HOW DO I ENROLL IN MY CLASSES?
You must determine
your status as a student.
YOU ARE:
Continuing:
If you have been enrolled in classes at College of the Canyons anytime
within the last semester, you are a current student and will receive an
appointment to register through e-mail or snail mail. Our primary
contact with students will be through e-mail. Be sure we have
your current email and home address on file. If you don't receive
your appointment by November 5, access your appointment on-line
at
www.canyons.edu , or you may call the STAR system at 255-2867 for
those students living in the (661) area code, or 1(888) 206-7827 for
those living outside the (661) area code. Refer to the registration
instructions on the following pages for more detailed information.
Returning:
If it has been a semester or longer since you've attended College of the
Canyons, you will receive an appointment to register through e-mail or
snail mail, after submitting your application for
admission. Our primary contact with students will be through e-mail.
Be sure we have your current e-mail address on file. If you
submit your application online at
www.canyons.edu, you will be able to check for your registration
appointment time online at
www.canyons.edu within 48 hours after submission.
Please click on the Register Now! button on the right hand side
of the screen. Once you have reached Online Services, click on
Registration Appointment. If you mail or FAX in your application,
please contact the Admissions & Records office at (661) 362-3280 for an
appointment. Please allow time for the application to arrive and be
processed. Refer to the registration instructions on the following
pages for more detailed information.
New:
If you have never attended College of the Canyons, you will receive your
registration appointment after submitting your application for
admission, taking your placement tests, and after completing the on-line
orientation and quiz. Our primary contact with students will be
through e-mail. Be sure we always have your current email and home
address on file. You may register by telephone, using the STAR
system, or online at
www.canyons.edu. Refer to the registration instructions on the
following pages for more detailed information.
High School:
High school students planning to enroll in classes must first complete
the admissions process. See “How Do I Apply?” section. For winter
intersession, High school juniors and seniors must register
in person December 10, 2007 in the Admissions & Records
Office. For spring semester, High school juniors and seniors
must register in person from January 22-30, 2008 in the
Admissions & Records Office.
High school
freshman and sophomores have an additional requirement of obtaining
instructor permission to enroll. Thus, they must wait until the first
class meeting after the term begins, obtain an add form dated with first
attendance and signed by the instructor. They may then proceed to
Admissions & Records office during business hours anytime prior to the
add deadline with all forms described above to enroll in classes. High
school students may enroll in up to 11.0 units per semester/term.
HOW DO I ENROLL FOR CLASSES ON-LINE?
If you have
received a registration appointment, access the college's website at
www.canyons.edu and click on the “Register Now!” button on
the right hand side of the screen. Your first step will be to create a
login account. From the main menu, select "Create an Account/Request a
login." Fill out the on-line form using the name submitted on your
admissions application, enter your email address, and choose a
password. You will need your new username and password to use online
registration. Registration instructions are located on-line in the
Getting Started menu option.
WHOM CAN I CALL IF I HAVE PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS
CONCERNING REGISTRATION?
You may call the
registration hotline at (661) 362-3281 or e-mail us at
a&r@canyons.edu. During on-campus registration, it is difficult to
answer questions by phone as most staff members are busy helping
students in the office. We ask for your understanding at this busy
time. We make every effort to answer voice mail and e-mail messages
within a 48-hour period. Also, most general questions are answered in
this booklet or online on our website at
www.canyons.edu.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIORITY, OPEN, AND
ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION?
Priority Registration for both winter intersession and spring
semester:
November 13
– December 7, 2007
During this time,
students register on-line, or by telephone using the STAR system, on the
date and time listed on their registration appointment. Priority
registration provides every student a chance to obtain some of his or
her first choice classes. You will have a 10-hour window to register
for your classes and make changes. You will then be blocked from
registration until open registration. Explanations regarding the
priority appointment system are listed on the "Registration Priorities"
page in this booklet.
Open Registration
for winter intersession: December 10, 2007 – January 1, 2008
Open Registration for spring semester: December 10, 2007 – January
30, 2008
Registration
will be closed on December 14, 2007 from 7am to 1pm to run rosters.
Please Note: The reopen time of 1pm is an estimate. We will reopen
registration as soon as the rosters are complete.
During the open
period, all students are allowed back into the STAR and On-Line systems
to make changes to their original class choices. All fee totals from
your initial registration must be paid before you can re-enter the STAR
or On-Line registration systems.
High School Junior & Senior On-Campus Registration for
winter intersession: December 10, 2007
High School Junior
& Senior On-Campus Registration for spring semester: January 22-30,
2008
Registration is
conducted on-campus in the Admissions & Records office just prior to the
beginning of the new term during business hours. All classes must be at
College of the Canyons degree applicable level, approved by high school
counselors and principal, and must be listed on a Special Admission
Enrollment form signed and dated by all appropriate parties. We cannot
register students into classes that are not approved. During on-campus
registration, office hours are as follows: Monday through
Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm; 8 am to 4:00 pm on Friday.
On-Campus Registration for Spring Semester: January 23-30, 2008
Registration is
conducted on-campus in Admissions & Records office just prior to the
beginning of the new term. During on-campus registration, office hours
are as follows: Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm; 8 am to
4:00 on Friday.
STAR and Online Registration is Open for Winter and Spring
During the Holidays – From Dec 15 at 1pm through Jan 1, 2008
The Campus
will be closed from December 19, 2007 to January 1, 2008 for Winter
Break.
Registration Closed for Spring Semester:
January 30- February 1, 2008.
During this period
of time, we run class rosters for the first day of instruction.
Registration for will close on January 30 at 8pm and reopen February
2 at 1pm.
Please
Note: The reopen time of 1pm is an estimate. We will reopen registration
as soon as the rosters are complete.
AUTOMATED WAITLIST
The automated waitlist means even though a class you are interested in
may have no seats when you first attempt to register, if you put
yourself on the waitlist, we will enroll you in the class as seats
become available.
How Does the New
Automated Waitlist Work?
When you register for a class and all the seats are filled, the
registration system will ask if you want to be placed on a waitlist.
This means that all seats in the class are taken, and you will be
waiting for a seat to open up. If you answer yes, you will be added to
the waitlist and given a waitlist number. For example, 3/10 means that
you are number 3 on waitlist of 10 students. Then as students drop
themselves out of the class, or are dropped for non-payment, seats will
become available. The college will then enroll students from the
waitlist into the class automatically. As students are enrolled,
students remaining on the waitlist will move up closer to the top of the
list. This process will be run daily until classes begin.
What Happens if I am
Moved from the Waitlist into the Class?
Once you are moved into the class from the waitlist, we will send you an
e-mail and phone call notifying you that you are enrolled and have seven
calendar days to pay your fees. You should pay your fees right away.
If you don’t pay within seven calendar days, you will be dropped from
the class and also lose your place on the waitlist. If you do not want
the class, you can go online and drop it from your schedule, however,
you cannot be placed back in your previous position on the waitlist.
What Should I do to
Prepare for Automatically Being Moved from the Waitlist to the Class?
BE SURE:
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We have your most current phone number and e-mail
address on file.
We will contact you both by phone and also send an e-mail.
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You do not have
any holds from a previous term.
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The class is not
one you have taken previously.
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You have met any
course prerequisites by submitting transcripts prior to the start of
the registration period.
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The class does
not conflict with any other already on your schedule.
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You will not be
enrolled in more than 18 units if you are moved into the class.
How Can I file an
updated e-mail address and phone number?
Access the college website at
www.canyons.edu, then click the Register Now! button and
click on Change Email/Address/Phone. Enter your new information
here. Be sure you submit this prior to the start of registration, which
begins on November 13, 2007.
Can I be Placed Back
on the Waitlist in the Same Position if I Don’t Pay My Fees?
No. You can attempt to place yourself back on the waitlist, if there is
room, but there is no guarantee you will be able to get on the waitlist
again.
When are waitlists no
longer used?
Once classes begin, you can no longer put yourself on the waitlist.
Can I Check My
Waitlist Status During the Registration Period?
Yes. You can access the online registration system at
www.canyons.edu, then click Register Now! and enter the
Manage My Waitlist area of the system. You can drop yourself from
the waitlist anytime.
Can I Be on a
Waitlist for More Than One Section of the Same Course?
No. You can only be in one section of the same class, like ENGL 091.
However, you can be on multiple waitlists for different classes like
ENGL 091, GEOG 101, and HIST 111.
What Happens if I am
Out of Town When I am Automatically Moved from the Waitlist into the
Class?
We will contact you by e-mail and call you on the phone. If you plan to
be gone during the registration period, plan to check your status on the
Internet, or make sure we have a phone number or e-mail where you can be
reached, or have someone check your status and pay your fees while you
are away. You can reach us at
www.canyons.edu, then click Register Now! button. You can
check your waitlist status, change your e-mail and/or phone number, and
pay your fees.
Remember, this
process may take place while you are away, and you have seven days to
pay your fees. If payment is not received, you will be dropped from the
class and will lose your position on the waitlist. It would be wise to
make arrangements that fit your situation.
CAN I STILL ENROLL IN CLASSES AFTER SCHOOL BEGINS?
Yes. Once classes
begin, we still accept applications for admission. Although classes may
be in a closed status, you should attend the first class meeting. If
there are seats available, the instructor will issue an Add Code
to students allowed to enroll in the course. The add code must
be processed using the online or telephone registration systems. The
exception to this rule is for the special admission high school
students. They must process their add code forms in person in the
Admissions and Records office during business hours. High school
freshman and sophomores must submit their add code, special admission
enrollment and consent to medical treatment forms, with all appropriate
signatures in person before the add deadline.
Add code forms are no longer valid after the add deadline.
For winter intersession, you can obtain the add deadline for your class
from your instructor. It is listed on the right hand corner of the
class roster. For Spring, the add deadline for full semester
courses is February 19, 2008.
WHAT HAPPENS IF
I DON'T ADD MY CLASS BY THE ADD DEADLINE?
After the add
deadline, you must have documented extenuating circumstances to add a
class. Obtain a Late Add Form and Petition to the Academic Standards
Committee in Admissions and Records.
CAN I STILL REGISTER FOR CLASSES THAT BEGIN AFTER THE
ADD DEADLINE?
Yes. Once classes
begin, we still accept applications for admission. For winter
intersession, all classes are closed as of January 2, 2008,
and require an Add Code issued by the instructor to
enroll. The add code must be processed using the online or telephone
registration systems. The exception to this rule is for the special
admission high school students. They must process their add code forms
in person in the Admissions and Records office during business hours.
High school freshman and sophomores must submit their add code, special
admission enrollment, and consent to medical treatment forms, with all
appropriate signatures in person before the add deadline.
For spring semester,
during the first week of school, students may register in
open classes using STAR and online registration or in person during
office hours. Classes that are in closed status require the
instructor's permission. The instructor will issue an Add Code
to students allowed to enroll in the course. The add code must
be processed using the online or telephone registration systems. The
exception to this rule is for the special admission high school
students. They must process their add code forms in person in the
Admissions and Records office during business hours. High school
freshman and sophomores must submit their add code, special admission
enrollment and consent to medical treatment forms, with all appropriate
signatures in person before the add deadline.
Add code forms are
no longer valid after the add deadline. For winter intersession and
short term classes, you can obtain the add deadline for your class from
your instructor. It is listed on the right hand corner of the class
roster.
For spring
semester, once class rosters are produced for the second week of
classes, all full semester classes are closed. Students need
instructor's permission and must process registration using an ADD
Code on the STAR or online systems before the add deadline. All
adds for full semester classes must be processed by February 19, 2008.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 7pm; 8am to 4:00
pm on Friday.
HOW DO I ADD A
CLASS WITH AN ADD CODE?
If an instructor
gives you permission to add a class, he or she will give you an add code
form that lists the section number, the name of the course, assigns an
add code, and shows instructor signature and first date of attendance.
You will access either registration system, enter the section number of
the class when prompted, and then enter the four-digit add code number
when prompted. You must pay your fees within 7 calendars to actually be
enrolled in the class. You must process your add by the add deadline.
Once the deadline passes your add code will no longer be valid. Ask
your instructor for the add deadline for your class; it is listed on the
right hand corner of the class attendance roster.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T ADD MY CLASS BY THE ADD
DEADLINE?
After the add
deadline, you must have documented extenuating circumstances to add a
class. Obtain a Late Add Form and Petition to the Academic Standards
Committee in Admissions and Records. Board Policy 542 requires
Late Add Forms and Petitions be submitted by the withdrawal deadline.
For winter intersession, please check with your instructor for the
withdrawal deadline for your class. For the spring semester, full term
classes have a withdrawal deadline of March 24, 2008. We cannot accept
any late add forms and petitions after the deadline.
CAN I STILL REGISTER FOR CLASSES THAT BEGIN AFTER THE
ADD DEADLINE?
Yes. Once classes
begin we still accept applications for admission. Late start class
registration continues until the Thursday before the class begins.
Students may register using the STAR or online registration systems, or
in person in the Admissions & Records office during business hours.
HOW CAN I DROP A CLASS?
If you are
eligible to use STAR or On-Line registration, you may drop using those
systems up through the withdrawal deadline. All other students must
come into the Admissions & Records office to drop classes during
business hours. See the calendar page for full semester deadline date
information. Obtain short-term class deadline dates from your
instructor; they are listed on the class roster in the right hand
corner.
HOW DO I PAY MY FEES?
Before classes
begin,
you must pay
your fees within seven calendar days or you will be dropped from your
classes. If you are paying fees by personal check or money order, fill
out the fee payment coupon and place your social security number or
student ID number on the check or money order. Fees are listed on the
Fee page of this schedule.
For spring
classes, payment is deferred until January 11, 2008. All spring fees
must be paid by January 11, 2008. If you register for spring classes
after January 11, 2008, payment is due within seven calendar days.
You may choose one of the following payment options:
Drop Boxes:
You may
drop off your payment on campus in a drop box located inside
the Admission Office or the pull out box outside the
Admissions & Records office entrance.
Mail in:
Payments mailed in must be received by due date. Before the deadline
mail to:
College of the Canyons
Student Business Office
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Online:
We take
the following credit cards: MasterCard and Visa. Students using STAR or
the WEB registration may pay fees using their credit cards. Credit card
payments can also be made in person at the Student Business Office.
Pay in Person:
You may
pay in person at the cashier’s window. We accept MasterCard, Visa, check
or cash. We do not accept credit card payments over the phone.
Financial Aid:
Students
must apply for financial aid prior to registering for a new semester.
Students must have received an award letter or a Board of Governor's fee
waiver (BOGFW) for the current semester, at least 24 hours prior to
accessing STAR or online registration. BOGFW students obtain a parking
fee waiver that covers the cost of parking. However, depending on your
award, you may be required to pay certain fees not covered by your
financial aid award (i.e. student center fees, student representation
fee, student support fee, etc.). You are responsible to pay any fees not
covered by your award within seven calendar days or you may be dropped
from your classes, prior to the beginning of the semester.
Once classes
begin, students may no longer be dropped for non-payment of fees. This
means you are responsible to drop your classes, if you no longer plan to
attend. If your fees are not paid by the add deadline for each class, a
hold may be placed on future registration and all services: enrollment
verifications, grades, transcripts, degrees, etc. No registration
statements or parking permits will be mailed one week before the start
of classes. If you have a BOGFW and requested parking, you may pick up
the parking permit at the cashier’s window.
HOW DO I GET MY STUDENT ID CARD?
All students
should have a student ID card for identification purposes while on
campus. The student ID card will also enable you to expedite the process
of receiving services offered by various campus departments and programs
including the Library, the Tutorial Center and the Fitness Center, as
well as, the Career Center, Counseling and Admissions. Cards are
available in Student Development, S-102, of the Student Center. Please
call (661) 362-3261 for business hours.
A validation
sticker placed on the back of the student ID card each term validates
that the student ID card recipient is entitled to the benefits of the
Student Support Fee.
The current
benefits of the Student Support Fee include:
·
Use of Student Center
Computer Lab computers with Internet access, laser printers, and
photocopier and fax services FREE of charge
·
FREE 25 SCORE card
(10-50% discounts at over 500 merchants in Santa Clarita)
·
FREE Legal Services
·
FREE entry to all COC
home athletic events
·
FREE or reduced prices
to all ASG campus events
·
15% savings on all
Instructional Performances at the Vital Express Center for the
Performing Arts
·
Early access to “rush”
tickets for all performances at the Vital Express Center
·
Ability to purchase
movie tickets for $6.50 or $7.50 each for Edwards & Regal, $6.00 & $7.50
for AMC, and $6.00 for Pacific theaters*
·
Discount coupons to
Southern California Attractions and Theme Parks*
·
Eligibility to compete
for over $18,000 in ASG scholarships
*available
though Student Development Office, Student Center Room 102
NOTE: benefits are subject to change without prior notice
HOW DO I GET A REFUND?
You must drop
classes prior to requesting a refund at the Student Business Office. If
you drop all classes before the semester begins, you are entitled
to a full refund. A $10 processing fee is deducted once the semester
begins. Refund requests must be made to the Student Business Office.
Refund deadline dates are listed on your individual printout of classes.
CAN I APPLY FOR A REFUND AFTER THE DEADLINE?
Yes, according to
Board Policy 543, you can apply for a late refund if the following
conditions are met. Once the refund deadline passes, you must have
extenuating circumstances that have occurred during the period prior to
the refund deadline, which prevented you from requesting a refund on
time. Those circumstances must be documented and attached to a “Petition
for a Refund After the Deadline” form. The “Petition for a Refund After
the Deadline” form must be submitted no later than the end of the term
in which the class in question was offered. A “Petition for a Refund
after the Deadline” form can be obtained from the Student Business
Office or the Admissions and Records Office.
WHEN DO CLASSES BEGIN?
Classes for the
winter intersession begin on January 2, 2008. Classes for the spring
semester begin on February 4, 2008.
If your class begins
at a time other than the dates listed above, the beginning dates for the
class will be listed under the section information in this booklet.
ADMISSION
Who is eligible for admission?
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High school
graduates or anyone over 18 years of age who can profit from
instruction.
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High school
students in grades 9 through 12 who have completed a College of the
Canyons application for admission, assessment and orientation.
Designated high school officials must recommend high school students
for College of the Canyons degree applicable courses. In addition,
eligible students must submit a Special Admission Enrollment form,
and an Authorization to Consent to Medical Treatment form. Santa
Clarita Valley high school students should obtain these forms from
their respective high schools. For others, forms are available in
the Admissions & Records office.
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Students in
grades 9 and 10 must complete the same admission and course
selection process. In addition to the forms described above, they
must also receive permission from faculty the first day of class and
then submit an add form dated with first date of attendance and
signed by the instructor of the class.
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According to state guidelines, students enrolled in
home school must be associated with a program approved through Los
Angeles County, or must be taught by a person holding a California
teaching credential. Proof of either situation is required.
ADMISSION & RECORDS BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday through
Thursday: 8am to 7 pm
Friday: 8am
to 4pm
ADMISSIONS & RECORDS OFFICE PHONE NUMBER:
(661) 362-3280
ADMISSIONS &
RECORDS OFFICE E-MAIL ADDRESS:
a&r@canyons.edu
COURSE ELIGIBILITY
What is meant by prerequisite requirements?
Some courses
require the completion of prerequisites. A prerequisite is a course
that must be completed, or a placement score that must be achieved,
before a more advanced course is attempted. Students are advised to
consult the course descriptions found in the current college catalog or
schedule of classes to identify course prerequisites.
All prerequisites
must have been completed with a satisfactory grade. "Satisfactory
grade" means the grade earned must be a C or CR or better; D, F, FW, or
NC grades are not acceptable.
Many of our courses
have prerequisites. Our policy allows you to enroll in the next course,
but unless your final grade in the prerequisite course meets the minimum
grade of a C, you will not be allowed to stay in the next course. Once
the previous semester grades are posted you will be dropped from the
more advanced course. The drop may happen after the semester has begun
and could impact your ability to obtain another course.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
Prerequisite
- a condition of enrollment, typically a course or a placement score
that a student is required to meet before being allowed to enroll in a
more advanced course or educational program.
Co-requisite
- means that there are two courses offered that connect to each other
and the student is required to enroll in both of them.
Strongly
Recommended
- means that students are advised to strengthen their subject skills by
taking the recommended course but are not required to do so.
HOW DO I CHALLENGE A PREREQUISITE?
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Prerequisite challenge petitions are available in the
Counseling and Admissions & Records offices. A prerequisite may be
challenged for the following reasons:
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The prerequisite has not been made reasonably
available;
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The prerequisite was established in violation of
regulation, or in violation of District approved processes;
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The prerequisite is discriminatory or applied in a
discriminatory manner; and/or
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You have knowledge or ability to succeed in the course
despite not meeting the prerequisite.
In each case the student must provide documentation
to support the challenge. Examples of documentation are transcripts,
copies of certificates, proof of knowledge of the required material,
etc.
The procedure for
prerequisite challenge petitions is as follows:
1. Fill out a
Prerequisite Challenge Petition
2. Submit to Admissions & Records (If the class is closed
an add form with instructor's signature must also be attached)
3. Admissions & Records will enroll you in the class
pending petition approval. You must pay for the class at this point and
continue attending class until petition is approved or denied.
4. Petition will be forwarded by Admissions & Records to
the appropriate division for review.
5. If the petition is approved, you will be sent a
copy of the petition and will be officially enrolled in the class.
6. If petition is denied, you will be sent a copy
of the petition, an administrative drop will be processed and a refund
of class fees will be sent to you.
HOW MANY UNITS MAY I ENROLL IN?
Students may
enroll in a maximum of 18 units per semester and 6 units each winter
term. A petition to enroll in more than 18 units per semester or 6
units per winter term must be submitted and approved by the Counseling
office, prior to registration.
Whose responsibility is to drop or withdraw from class, the
instructor's or mine?
IT IS THE STUDENT'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP OR WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS WHENEVER YOU DETERMINE
THAT YOU CAN NO LONGER ATTEND. FAILURE TO DROP A CLASS MAY RESULT IN A
FAILING GRADE.
