General College Information
Facilities Eating and drinking are prohibited in City College labs and classrooms. The College provides student areas for these activities. Smoking is strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of City College.
Children on Campus Office/Class Hours Administrative Offices Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Classes Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:05 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The College reserves the right to establish and alter the scheduled hours of class meetings.
Change of Name or Address If a student should have a change of local or home address or phone number it should be reported immediately to the Registrar's office. If a student’s name changes through marriage, the change request must be accompanied by a social security card which reflects the new married name.
Degrees and Diplomas Every student who has successfully completed a program of study and fulfilled all obligations to the College will be awarded a degree or diploma during annual graduation exercises. Replacement cost for these documents is $10.00.
Bulletin Boards Students wishing to place notices on the bulletin boards must submit the notice to the Director of Education for approval. Upon approval, the notice will be posted on the bulletin board(s). Part-time and non-related program employment opportunities within the local community are posted regularly by the Career Assistance and Development Office.
Minors are not allowed in class sessions or in the library. Unattended minors are not permitted in any area of the campus.
Parking Sufficient parking for cars is available for all campuses. Students must have a visible City College parking permit decal on their vehicle.
Use of School Equipment and Property College equipment and property are not to be removed from the building. A student wishing to use the equipment may do so during scheduled lab periods. During a scheduled class time, faculty must give permission (See Student Code of Conduct Policy, Page 36).
Loss of Personal Property The College does not assume responsibility for the loss of books or other personal property. However, all faculty and students are instructed to place all articles found in the “Lost and Found” located in the Library so that they may be claimed by the owner.
School Closing In the event of labor disputes or acts of nature (i.e. fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, etc.), the College reserves the right to suspend training at the site affected for a period not to exceed 90 days or to relocate to a suitable substitute site.
Alcohol/Drug Possession, Usage and Distribution Policy In response to the requirements of the "Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989" (Public Law 101-226) the following will be the policy of City College: No employee or student of this College shall have in his or her possession, use or distribute any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance (illicit drugs) on College property or in any College activity. Any infraction of this policy will be grounds for immediate dismissal (See Student Conduct Policy).
Professional Dress Code Appearance is an important part of being a professional in today's competitive work environment. Students are encouraged to dress in a professional, business-like manner. Some educational programs/ departments have specific dress requirements.
You can obtain a copy of the complete policy by accessing the following website, http://www.citycollege.edu/student-consumer-information/ index.cfm.
Drug Abuse Program Honor Code Classes and activities at City College are conducted under the assumption that, as responsible individuals, students will adhere to generally accepted social standards forbidding plagiarism, cheating, dishonesty, theft, and defacement of property. Individuals who violate these standards are subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from the College (See Student Conduct Policy, Page 50).
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In an effort to provide our students with information on drug abuse, the College has materials published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and other organizations. Brochures are available in the Career Assistance and Development Office. In addition, each campus has information about local resources available to assist in treatment, prevention, and education of drug abuse. The Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood campus’ have information on The Starting Place located in Hollywood, FL (954) 925-2225. The Starting Place website states that "The purpose of The Starting Place is to provide education, rehabilitation and referral to those individuals and families