Drops and Withdrawals
The timeframe students can drop a course and it is removed from their transcript and they receive a refund.
Drop period
True or False --- the following instances are considered cheating:
- Looking to a classmate's test or quiz
- Giving away or selling papers, course notes, assignments or other materials to students
- Not citing or properly acknowledging an author's work
True
What is the process to express concerns if a student feels they have been treated unfairly or discriminated against?
Student Complaint and Hearing Process
Twice
What is the Early Warning Alert system at the college called?
Starfish
The timeframe after the Drop Period until the final date the student can request to earn a "W" grade.
Withdrawal period
What is the minimum GPA you need to earn to be considered in Good Academic Standing?
2.0
True or false --- students have the right to complain about academic and non-academic issues?
True
How many times may a student attempt a developmental course?
Three times
True or False --- your official GPA includes developmental coursework.
False
Where can you find Drop and Withdrawal dates for your classes?
Moraine Valley email
What level does not allow you to enroll in classes for the following semester?
Academic Suspension
What office can you visit on campus if you're facing personal difficulties or want more information about policies that can help you?
Counseling
How can you take a course a third or fourth time?
Make an appointment to visit the Counseling department to discuss if an exception can be made.
Which office keeps track of your Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) Policy?
Financial Aid Office
How do you drop or withdraw from a course?
MVConnect, Registration Office - visit or call
What level does not allow you to enroll in classes for a full academic year?
Academic Dismissal
How long do students have to submit a Non-Academic Complaint?
Within 20 days of action
If you repeat a course, which attempt will be used to calculate your GPA?
The most recent grade
When can an Incomplete grade be granted?
During the final weeks of the semester.
When might you be institutionally dropped from a class?
If you do not attend that class at all during your first week.
If you have 4 cheating violations, what will happen?
You will be dismissed from MVCC and not able to re-enroll for one academic year and then appeal.
What is the law by which colleges cannot release information about grades to parents or anyone else without written permission from the student?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
What is the Forgiveness Policy?
Formal process that allows students to have their cumulative GPA recalculated without previously earned Fs (only college-level classes). Best to meet with Counseling to explain policy.
Explain the Administrative Withdrawal policy.
Request due to a physical or financial hardship that must be submitted within 60 calendar days after the end of the semester. Supported by documentation that demonstrates the problem.