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Policies and Regulations
Students are expected to plan their schedule carefully with the aid and approval of the advisor/counselor and endeavor to maintain that schedule throughout the semester.
Students are held accountable for every course for which they have registered and are responsible for their own class schedule and any changes made via PVCSERVICES (Web Advisor). Although faculty may drop students for non-attendance, students should not expect the faculty to drop them for non-attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to formally withdraw from all coursework and take care of all financial obligations. If a student fails to drop or withdraw from a course by the established deadlines, the student will receive a final grade for that course. To assure transactions are correct, Palo Verde College recommends that students print out a class schedule after completing registration and/or after adding or dropping a course. The designated student grade responsibility date shall occur at the 75 percent point of a semester or session. Students who do not withdraw by the deadline indicated in the class schedule will receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F, P, or NP. All grades become a part of the student’s permanent record.
Students called to military duty should notify instructors and make arrangements for completion of their course(s). Extenuating circumstances would permit instructors to allow an “incomplete”. If an incomplete is an unfeasible solution, the student may be permitted to withdraw from class without penalty even after the final withdrawal date. Students must file the appropriate forms with the registrar prior to the military leave to avoid a failing grade.
ATTENDANCE
A student in a California public community college is expected to attend all sessions of each course. Failure to do so may result in a lower grade. Absence due to illness or strictly unavoidable circumstances may be excused if the cause is explained to the instructor. An absence excused or otherwise, in no way relieves the student of the responsibility for completing the work of the course to the satisfaction of the instructor.
Students who do not attend the first class meeting may be dropped as a “no show.” Students should not, however, assume they will be dropped. It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course through Admissions & Records or online at www.paloverde.edu.
Refund and drop deadlines for courses are available online.
If a student is unable to attend the first class meeting, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor before that class meeting and request that the seat be held. The instructor is under no obligation to honor this request.
WITHDRAWALS AND GRADE RESPONSIBILITY
MILITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTENDANCE AT FIRST CLASS MEETING
AUDITING COURSES
Auditing of courses is not permitted
PROBATION, DISQUALIFICATION AND READMISSION
Reference: Education Code Section 709(b) (3); Title 5, Section 55754, 55755, 55756, 55759, 55764
ACADEMIC PROBATION
1. Once a student has attempted a total of 12 semester units, he or she shall be subjected to academic probation if the student has earned a cumulative grade point average below 2.0.
2. Once placed on academic probation, the student has the current semester and one (1) additional semester, meaning a total of two (2) semesters (Fall and/or Spring), in which to attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher to be removed from academic probation.
3. A student on academic probation shall be subject to dismissal if his or her cumulative grade point average remains less than 2.0 through two (2) semesters of attendance.
4. Students who are eligible for Financial Aid, EOPS or other educational benefit programs may be subject to more stringent standards for academic progress.
5. If a student disagrees with his or her probation status or dismissal, he or she may appeal by submitting a Petition to the Vice President of Student Services. A separate appeal may be necessary for students who are eligible for Financial Aid, EOPS or other educational benefit programs with the appropriate program coordinator.
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