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How long will it take me to complete my goal at Compton College?
It is difficult to answer this question because so much depends on how much time you have to devote to attending school. Determine how many classes you need to meet your goal and calculate how many classes you can take per semester. Remember, summer and winter sessions offer many course selections and can assist in speeding up your education plan.
What is the attendance policy?
Attendance is the responsibility of the student. Each instructor has his or her own method of accountability for attendance. Because attendance may seem unstructured, the student has to make class attendance a priority. If your absences and tardiness exceed 10 percent of the class meeting time, you may be dropped from the class.
Do I have to declare a major?
It is now required by law (Student Success Act SB 1456) that all students declare a major upon admittance (majors can be changed by the student anytime). In order for Compton College to successfully guide students toward graduation, it is required that all new and returning students meet with an academic counselor upon initial entry to create an educational plan and/or completion of 15 units.
Can students bring children to class?
Children are not permitted in classrooms while class is in session. Attendance in class is limited to officially enrolled students and authorized visitors or guests. In addition, students must not leave children unsupervised or unattended anywhere on the Compton College campus.
What do I do if the class I want to take is closed?
At the time of registration, if a class for which you want to register is closed, you may try to add the class by attending the first time it meets. If there is space available in the class, the instructor will give you an add slip. Your next step is to follow the instructions and add the class through your MyECC student portal. You may also seek the advice of a counselor who may suggest an alternate class and inform you of other options available to you.
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