TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Rockland Community College!
Rockland Community College
Mission Statement 4
Diversity Statement 4
Campus Contacts 5
International Resource Directory 6
Dates to Remember
Academic Calendar 2016-2017 8
Campus Information & Services 9
Academic Advising 9
Academic Forgiveness Policy 9
Academic Intervention 9
Academic Success Centers 9
Accessibility Services 10
Accident Insurance 10
Adding and Dropping Courses 10
Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy 11
Anonymous Crime Reporting 11
Attendance 11
Automotive Technology Center 11
Bias Crimes Prevention Statement 12
Bookstore 12
Bus Service 12
Campus Fun & Learn Child
Development Center 12
Campus Law Enforcement 13
Campus Security Report – Campus
Security Act 13
Change of Name and Address 13
Common Hour 14
Computers 14
Emergency Closings 14
Emergency Security Blue Light Phones 14
Ethics Policy 15
Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) 15
Financial Aid 16
Food Cupboard 16
Grading System 16
Graduation: Application for a Degree 16
Haverstraw Center 16
Housing 17
Identification Card 17
Immunization Requirements 17
Injuries/Accidents 17
Emergency Phone Numbers 17
International Student Services 17
Library 18
Lost and Found 18
Non-discrimination and Grievance Procedures
for Students Equal Opportunity Statement 18
The Prevention Resource Center 18
Parking – Registration of Vehicles 18
Pregnancy or Related Conditions 19
Public Safety 19
Refund Policy 21
Media Recycling 20
Security 22
Sexual Harassment/
Sexual Violence/Title IX 22
Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free Policy 23
Student Development Center 24
Student Insurance 25
Testing Center 25
Transcripts 25
TRIO Student Support Services 26
Tuition Refund Appeals and Retroactive
Withdrawal Requests 26
Student Involvement & Activities 27
Co-Curricular Transcript Program 27
Student Ambassador 27
Student Clubs and Organizations 27
The Evening Star Program 28
Free Legal Information 28
Religious Life Office 28
Student Activities Board 28
Student Activity Fees 28
Student Publications 28
Make the Most of Your Time at
Rockland Community College 29
Volunteer Service Program 29
Student Government Association 29
Student Involvement
Get Involved Outside the Classroom 30
Student Clubs and Organizations 30
You Can Create Your Own Club 30
Athletics 31
Recreation 31
Family Recreation Program 31
Fitness Facilities 31
Selected College Policies 32
Maintenance of Public Order 32
Felony and Previous College
Dismissal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Student Grievance Procedure 35
Rockland Community College Computer
Usage Code of Conduct 37
Student Code of Conduct 38
Sustainability Mission Statement 41
New York State Voter Registration 41
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