COLLEGE SEMESTER AND THE SCHOOL YEAR The regular school year is divided into two semesters. The school year begins in September, normally on the second Monday following Labor Day, and closes at the end of 40 weeks with the graduation ceremony in June. 1'he calendar for this school year appears in the early portion of this catalogue.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Prior to the registration period for each semester, a Schedule of Classes is published containing the classes offered, general registration procedures and placement test schedules.
STUDENT AND FACULTY CONFERENCES The faculty members of Cuyahoga Community College maintain scheduled office hours to consult with students concerning class assignments and methods of study for particular courses-to review test results and other measures of academic achievement. Schedules of hours will be posted in the office areas. Students are urged to familiarize themselves with the schedules and to contact instructors during these hours. It is the responsibility of each student to consult his instructor and make arrangements to complete class work missed while absent.
HONORS Each semester, those students whose scholastic achievement is outstanding are given public recognition by inclusion on the Dean's List. This list is prepared by the Deans of Instruction and Technical Education. It honors all students who have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 in 12 or more credit hours undertaken during the preceding semester. The names are displayed on a special bulletin board in the library.
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The normal course load for full-time students is 15 semester hours. However, a counselor may recommend a heavier or lighter load because