ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGISTRATION
Academic Standards and Regulations
New Student Registration
Academic standards and regulations are based on The Academic Code of Schenectady County Community College, as adopted by the Academic Senate. The portions of the Code included in this Catalog are those particularly relevant to students.
New student registration is held prior to the start of each semester to assist entering students with the registration process. New student registration includes:
All students are subject to the policies of the Code and to other procedural or financial policies that may be enacted by appropriate College officials or agencies. The Code, in its entirety, is available online, in Student Affairs, Elston Hall 223, and in the Begley Library.
Student Classifications All students have either matriculated or non-matriculated status: Matriculated. Individuals have matriculated status in a program if they have been formally admitted to a degree or certificate program of the College under standard College and State University of New York admissions procedures, who have completed placement tests in basic skills administered by the College (if required), and who continue to pursue their program successfully. Non-matriculated. Individuals are non-matriculated if they are enrolled in a course or courses and have not been formally accepted in a degree or certificate program, or have had their matriculation terminated for any reason. Only matriculated students are eligible for a degree or certificate from the College. Non-matriculated students should be aware of the need to matriculate if they plan to earn a degree or certificate. Full-Time. Full-time study requires a minimum of 12 semester credit hours, including any taken through cross-registration agreements. Students are classified as having full-time or part-time status on the basis of their current load. One semester credit hour is awarded for the equivalent of 15, 50-minute class periods, with a normal expectation of 30 hours of supplementary assignments.
Registration Registration is conducted prior to each semester as indicated in the official College Calendar on page 6. Continuing students have the opportunity to advance register for classes.
• Testing to determine proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics skills for proper course placement, and in order to provide academic assistance as needed;
• An introduction to the Advising and Registration process;
• An opportunity to talk with an advisor regarding program and course selection; and
• Registration for courses.
Students will receive information about new student registration following their acceptance to the College.
Academic Advisement The goal of academic advisement is to assist students in planning academic programs consistent with their degree and/or career objectives. Academic advisors provide specific information and guidance to students; however, the individual student is responsible for decisions related to courses/program selection and for satisfying institutional requirements. Academic advisement is provided by faculty and professional staff serving as members of academic department/special services teams. Full-Time Students. Following initial matriculation (admission, assessment, advisement and registration), each full-time student is assigned an academic advisor who is a member of the Faculty. Advisor assignments are made according to the student’s program of study and are intended to be continuous throughout the student’s college career, unless a program change requires modification. It is expected that each student will arrange to meet with the Academic Advisor at least once each semester for individual consultation and program planning. A student can find out the name of his/her advisor on his/her schedule available online. Part-Time and Non-Matriculated Students. General advisement services are provided on a continuous basis throughout the academic year as a service to part-time and non-matriculated students, and as a supplement to individual advisor assignments. These services are provided by professional staff members in Student Affairs in conjunction with the academic departments and the Registrar’s Office.
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