2.3.5 Instructional Grievance Process – Appendix S-6
A student who feels that he or she has been treated unfairly or unjustly by a faculty member with regard to an
academic process such as grading, testing, or assignments, has the right to appeal according to the approved
procedures.
The appeal process for grades expires one year from the date the grade was issued. Steps outlining the process
are available in Appendix S-6. More information can be found at
2.3.6 Withdrawal
To withdraw from a course or courses from the college, students must follow approved procedures
(See Appendix S-7). The Office of Admissions and Records provides information about the withdrawal process.
The official date of withdrawal is the date the withdrawal is received in the Admissions and Records Office/Office
of Student Enrollment Services.
Never attending is not an allowable refund exception or an excuse of the debt incurred through registration.
Please see the refund policy or for more information
2.3.7 Academic Renewal
Students who are returning to this college after a separation of five (5) years or more from the Maricopa
Community College District, may petition for academic renewal. The request must be in writing and submitted to
the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services at the college where the grades were
earned.
Academic renewal at one of the Maricopa Community Colleges does not guarantee that colleges outside the
Maricopa Colleges will accept this action. Acceptance of academic renewal is at the discretion of the receiving
institution.
1.
Prior to petitioning for academic renewal, the student must demonstrate a renewed academic
performance by earning a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours and a cumulative grade point average of
2.5 or higher within Maricopa Colleges after reenrollment.
2.
Upon approval, all courses taken prior to reenrollment with a grade of "A," "B," "C," "D," "F," and "Y"
will be annotated as academic renewal on the student's permanent record. All course work affected by
academic renewal will not be computed in the grade point average. Courses with grades "A," "B," or
"C" will have the associated credit hours counted in the total credit hours earned. Such credit will not
be computed in the grade point average.
3.
All course work will remain on the student's permanent academic record, ensuring a true and accurate
academic history.
4.
The academic renewal policy may be used only once at each college and cannot be revoked once
approved.
5.
Students who have been granted Academic Renewal must also meet the Financial Aid Standards of
Academic Progress if they wish to receive financial aid.
2.3.8 Honors Program
Each of the Maricopa Community Colleges has an honors program. Interested students should contact the college
honors coordinator for information about the program and available scholarships, including the Chancellor's,
Foundation's, and President's Scholarships.
President's Honor List
The President's Honor List for each college consists of all students who complete twelve (12) or more credit
hours in residence in courses numbered 100 or higher in a given semester with a college semester grade point
average of 3.75 or higher.
2.3.9 General Graduation Requirements
Note: Also see Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates (AR 2.2.5)
All students are required to complete the degree and/or certificate requirements as approved by the MCCCD
Governing Board. The college reserves the right to make necessary course and program changes in order to meet
current educational standards. More information can be found at
2.3.10 Transcripts for Transfer
The transcript is issued upon written request only. Those students who want to transfer to other institutions of
higher education, including other Maricopa Community Colleges, must request their transcript be sent from the
Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services. However, transcripts may be shared within
the Maricopa Community College District without the written request of the student in compliance with FERPA.
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