This section of the Student Handbook content is designed help students understand what it takes to be successful in our academically rigorous environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular class attendance and participation is expected. Some programs may have specific requirements and requirements may vary from instructor to instructor. Students who do not attend classes and participate regularly will not be successful and may have their Financial Aid impacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendance and participation information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n We know how important your education is, and we will make every effort to ensure classes are held as scheduled, but please remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure if you are a freshman, sophomore, full time or part time student? <\/p>\n\n\n\n View classifications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n How many credit hours do students need to take to be considered full time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Course load information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Schoolcraft College has five types of credit bearing credentials. Credentials are the degrees and certificates that we award to students when they complete all requirements and apply to graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the five types of credit bearing credentials, Schoolcraft College has a standard range of credits shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n About credentials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Credit hours are units used for each course that, when combined, indicate a students\u2019 progress toward graduation. Contact hours for each course more fully represent the amount of time students need to commit in order to learn the content for a course, not including time for homework and study. Contact hours can occur in many settings such as during a lecture, a lab, a clinical setting or an offsite learning experience like those found in internships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does Schoolcraft College determine the amount of contact hours needed to optimize learning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Credit & Contact Hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students can earn a spot on the Dean\u2019s List if they exhibit exceptional academic success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dean’s List<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Schoolcraft College requires email for all credit students. Students are expected to access their SCmail account regularly and will be held accountable for information shared by the college via the email account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schoolcraft mail<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Your class syllabus will tell you if your instructor will accept any late works or assignments, make up exams, or grant any extensions on due dates for short term illness or emergency situations. Each instructor may have a different policy so read your syllabus for each course. If you experience a longer absence from class you might be a candidate for incomplete grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extensions vs Incomplete grades<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Your course syllabus will provide the grading scale for each course. The college maintains a transcript of your final course grade and your grade point average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View the grading system<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Apply to graduate so your degree\/certificate can be added to your academic record\/transcript. You can also attend our annual graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Certificate and degree postings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n High achieving students who desire an enriching, enhanced educational experience. Scholars receive a tuition scholarship, attend leadership conferences, include honors designation on transcripts, along with many other additional benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schoolcraft Scholars Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students should carry a Schoolcraft College student ID card or a valid driver\u2019s license\/state ID card on campus at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Identification policy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Ever wonder what an online course is like? Looking for something that has some flexibility? Prefer to be in a traditional classroom? It\u2019s important for students to recognize the various learning occurs and to choose course formats that best fit with your learning style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About course formats<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n It is important that students do not simply stop attending classes. Learn more about attendance expectations and what will happen if you walk away from your classes without dropping or withdrawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attendance and participation guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n The college offers several options for evaluating if your prior learning experience are worth college credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prior credit information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n The college uses an online reporting tool for tracking and responding to complaints and incidents of concern on campus such as or threatening behavior or wellbeing concerns. Student appeals are also handled in this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n We expect all students to abide by all classroom rules and the college\u2019s Student Coe of Conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Student code of conduct and resolution process<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n How much homework or study time will students do outside of \u2018class\u2019 time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expectations for studying<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Our Testing Center handles a variety of exams for the college and external agencies. New students can take placement tests, and current students may make up tests or exams for their courses at the discretion of their instructor. Testing also administers tests for those served by the Disability Support Services office and proctors exams for certain online courses. Bring a photo ID to take your test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the Testing center website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Outgoing Transcripts:<\/strong> About outgoing transcripts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Incoming Transcripts:<\/strong>Cancellations and Closures<\/summary>
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Classification of Students<\/summary>
Course Load<\/summary>
Credentials<\/summary>
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Credit and Contact Hours<\/summary>
Dean\u2019s List<\/summary>
Email for Students<\/summary>
Extensions and Incomplete Grades<\/summary>
Grades and Grade-Point Average<\/summary>
Graduation<\/summary>
Honors Program \u2013 Schoolcraft Scholars<\/summary>
Identification<\/summary>
Learning Style and Course Formats<\/summary>
Non-Attendance and NS Grades<\/summary>
Prior Learning Credits<\/summary>
Report an Incident or Concern<\/summary>
Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Procedures<\/summary>
Study Expectations<\/summary>
Testing Center<\/summary>
Transcript Request<\/summary>
Schoolcraft College has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to provide the service of secure online ordering and delivery of Schoolcraft transcripts. Safe, fast, secure, and easy, it is the most efficient way to order your official transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are a new student or are transferring into Schoolcraft College from another college or university, find out how to send your transcripts to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n