General Information

Orientation

At the beginning of each term, the administration will provide an orientation program for all new students.  The purpose of the program is to ensure that all new students are thoroughly familiar with the Institution’s policies, procedures and all other information necessary for successful matriculation in their chosen program.  All new students are required to attend the orientation program.

Personal Dress

Appropriate dress is an important part of any work environment.  Part of the student’s training at the Institution involves becoming familiar with and accustomed to appropriate attire typically expected by today’s employers.  Students should view their experience at the Institution as the first job in their new career field and should dress appropriately.  The Campus President may establish new standards as he/she deems proper.  Students not dressed properly may be dismissed from classes for the day and be marked absent or otherwise penalized.

Student Organizations and Activities

The Institution encourages its students to be active in student chapters of professional organizations.  The Institution will sponsor local chapters in areas related to students’ majors.  If a student is interested in establishing a student organization, which is not already available on campus, the student should provide a written request to the Campus President.  If enough student interest exists, the institution will sponsor the chapter.

The local area offers diverse opportunities for student recreation and social activities.  The Institution may sponsor extracurricular activities in accordance with the student interest.  Student suggestions for additional activity should be provided to the Campus President.

Being a team player is part of a work environment in today’s economy.  Therefore, students interested in specific activities will be given the responsibility to help organize and help carry out such extracurricular activities with the assistance of the Institution for approved activities.

Externship/Clinical Requirements

Externships/clinicals can provide valuable, real-life experiences, as well as providing networking opportunities that may enhance the student’s opportunity to obtain employment after graduation.  Students are required to meet all externship/clinical requirements.  Externships/clinicals must be scheduled at the convenience of the externship/clinical site; this means the externship/clinical may not be during normal class hours and could be on weekends or evenings.  Also, the externship/clinical may be scheduled any school term or after the student completes all classes.  Students are responsible to adjust their schedules to fit into available externship/clinical time slots and are also responsible for transportation to and from the externship/clinical site.  The institution will assign students an externship/clinical site.  It is the student’s responsibility to be in attendance at the designated times and locations, which may include nights and/or weekends.  If any externship/clinical experience may occur beyond a customary and usual commuting distance to the location where the student receives the remainder of the program instruction, students will be informed and agree in writing to the arrangement prior to enrollment. The Institution defines a customary and usual driving distance as sixty (60) miles.

Additionally, different externship/clinical sites will have different requirements.  Students should talk to their instructors about specific requirements well in advance of the scheduled externship/clinical.  Should you be removed from a site due to misconduct, poor attendance, etc., it will be the student’s responsibility to secure an appropriate replacement site that meets the program requirement.  The purpose of an externship/clinical is to enhance the student’s education and employment prospects.  Students are not employees and are not paid during their externship/clinical.

In regard to medical externships/clinicals, externship/clinical sites will have specific health requirements with which the student must comply to be eligible to participate.  These requirements might include vaccinations against Hepatitis B, or other diseases and/or medical tests, such as tuberculosis skin test.  The student is responsible to meet these requirements at the student’s cost prior to the scheduled externship/clinical.  To the degree permitted by law and as a requirement of the externship/clinical, the student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless medical externship/clinical sites, their employees and agents and the school and its agents and employers from any and all liability for injuries, diseases, illnesses or adverse medical conditions that might occur during clinical experiences, including but not limited to blood borne pathogen exposures.

Termination From School/Re-Entry

A student may be terminated from this Institution for “cause” which shall include:  excessive absences, failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress, failure to pay tuition when due, violation of student conduct standards, disruption of school activities, harassing or threatening conduct, cheating, stealing, possession of alcoholic beverages or drugs on school premises, violation of drug laws, violation of school or building regulations or catalog requirements/policies, breach of the student’s enrollment agreement failure to comply with staff directives, or otherwise as provided for in the enrollment agreement.  In addition, this Institution may, at its exclusive option, terminate any student “without cause” if the Institution deems such action to be in the best interest of the school or its students.  Refer to the student enrollment agreement for details.

Students who leave school voluntarily or who are terminated from school during a school term may not receive credit for work attempted during the term.

Student Conduct

On-Campus, Off-Campus, and Social Medial Use

Students are expected to be courteous to staff, faculty, and fellow students and to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for a school setting.  In addition, threatening, abusive, harassing, disruptive or intimidating conduct is strictly prohibited, as is obscene, profane, disrespectful, or insulting statements.  Also, any statements or actions which disparage, ridicule, or otherwise demeans another individual or any organization also strictly prohibited.  These types of statements and conduct are prohibited whether directed at a fellow student, staff or faculty member, the campus, or any other persons or organizations.  Failure to meet these standards of conduct will result in disciplinary actions including possible termination from school.

Any conduct occurring off-campus which would be a violation if it occurred on-campus is considered a violation of the standards expected of students.  For example, if a student harasses or threatens another student off-campus, then the victim is being denied his or her rights to attend class without the fear of being threatened or harassed.

Conduct that violates this policy can occur either face-to-face in the victim’s presence or through other means of communication, such as social media.  Any post on any social media site or public communication, which in the institution’s sole judgment, violates the standards described in this section, shall be immediately removed upon request.  Such posts are a violation of the standards of student conduct and subject the offender to disciplinary action stated elsewhere in this catalog, up to and including expulsion.

Audio recording, video recording or any other type of recording of instructors, staff, students or others or of any activity or event on campus or any official off-campus school activity is strictly prohibited.  This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, recordings: of classroom instruction, in the student lounge, staff offices, hallways, etc. and/or recordings of telephone calls, and/or other means of electronic communication, etc.  Anyone violating this policy is subject to discipline, including immediate termination.  Any recordings made in violation of this policy must be immediately turned over to the Campus President without court order or other action.  Audio and video recordings by employees or subcontractors may be authorized for quality assurance, regulatory compliance and other business purposes.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

The Institution promotes the exchange of knowledge in an environment that encourages intellectual honesty.  This applies to both the Institution’s on-ground and on-line learning environments.   Students must maintain high standards of academic conduct. A student’s conduct must not interfere with the learning process of any other student, the instructor, or the progress of the class. Violation of the academic honesty and integrity standards include, but are not limited to:

• Copy from another student’s assignment/quiz/test or know­ingly allow one’s own assignment/quiz/test to be copied.
• Use materials during an assignment/quiz/test that were not clearly authorized by the person giving the assignment/quiz/test.
• Collaborate with another student during an assignment/quiz/test without permission.
• Knowingly use, buy, sell, offer, transport, or solicit any of the contents of an assignment/quiz/test.
• Complete an assignment/quiz/test for another student or permit another student to complete an assignment/quiz/test in one’s place.
• Bribe or attempt to bribe another person to obtain a passing grade or a better grade on an assignment/quiz/test.
• Intentionally misstate facts or events on a graded exercise or assignment in a manner that affects the grade.
• Engage in plagiarism, which includes representing the work of another person as one’s own, including information downloaded from the Internet. The use of another person’s words, ideas, or information with­out proper acknowledgement also constitutes pla­giarism.
• Obtain from or give to another student unauthorized assistance on any course work.
• Compromise instructional and assignment/quiz/test materials by acquiring, using, or providing to others unauthorized instructional and/or assignment/quiz/test materials.
• Share school issued usernames and passwords, computer, email, or learning management system access.

A student found in violation of the Academic Honesty and Integrity policy may be subject to disciplinary action by the Instructor, Program Coordinator/Director, Academic Dean, or Campus President.  An instructor may impose sanctions against a student in accordance with the instructor’s course policy.   Sanctions may include but not limited to (a) a written warn­ing and/or (b) a lowered or failing grade (including a grade of zero or no credit) on the assignment, test/quiz or project which was the subject of the aca­demic violation. If the instructor believes that additional or different sanctions should be imposed against the student, the matter will be referred to the attention of the Academic Dean or Campus President.  In cases where a student commits multiple violations of the Academic Honesty and Integrity policy, the Academic Dean or Campus President will make the final determination regarding disciplinary action.

Anti-Hazing Policy

It shall be the policy of the Institution to strictly prohibit any action or situation which may recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental, physical health or safety of its students for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating under the sanction of the Institution.  This policy applies to any student or other person who may be associated with any student organization.  Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension and/or termination from school or employment.  The President of the Institution shall be responsible for the administration of this policy.

Housing/Transportation/Food Establishments

The Institution does not maintain student housing.  Should a student living beyond commuting distance desire to establish residence in the area, it will be the student’s responsibility to obtain housing satisfactory to the student.

The Institution does not maintain a student cafeteria or other eating facilities; however, there are restaurants and grocery stores located in the area.  Students who desire to bring lunches to school may do so; however, food may be consumed only in the student lounge.  Building regulations restrict consumption of food or beverages to the student lounge.

For additional information concerning availability and cost of room and board or transportation costs for commuting students, see the Campus President.

Health Career Hazards/Liability Release

While working in the health field can bring great satisfaction in helping people improve the quality of lives, it also brings risks that are unique to the health field.  Students entering health careers, have an increased exposure to various health risks and illnesses, including but not limited to hepatitis, blood borne pathogens, various contagious or infectious diseases, etc.  While exposure to increased health risks is inherent in the field, individuals can take actions to minimize those risks.  All students in any health career program are required to talk with their doctor prior to participating in medical externships/clinicals to both fully understand the nature of the risk and to be certain they have no health conditions that would place them at greater risk.

Also, students are advised that they can get immunized against contracting certain serious diseases, such as Hepatitis B.  It is the student’s responsibility to be immunized prior to obtaining medical externships/clinicals.  If the student chooses not to, then the student accepts the responsibility for such preventable risks while participating in such externships/clinicals.

By enrolling in a program that provides clinical training, whether or not externships/clinicals are included, to the extent permitted by law the student hereby agrees to hold the institution , staff and faculty harmless from any injuries, illnesses, adverse medical conditions or other damages resulting from such clinical training or externships.  In addition, if the students training involves off site clinical training, such as student externships/clinicals, to the extent permitted by law the student shall also release and indemnify the externship/clinical site and its employees from any and all liability for such injuries, illnesses, adverse medical conditions or other damages resulting from such clinical training or externships.  Students are required to conscientiously comply with all precautions and safety procedures to minimize risk of exposure, but even with great care risks remain.

Vaccination Policy

Interacting with the public exposes all individuals to contagions.  As a part of the training at this institution you will be exposed to the public including other students, faculty, staff and visitors and at off site experiences such as field trips, externships, clinical rotations, etc.    Furthermore, certain careers for which the institution trains students may result in greater exposure to disease and illness, such as those in the allied health fields.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ASSESS THEIR OWN LEVEL OF RISK AND MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS REGARDING VACCINATIONS.

If you have any health problems or risk factors where exposure to the public increases your risk of contracting illnesses or managing them, you are STRONGLY advised to talk with your physician and assess whether you should enter a training program at this time or whether you should secure certain vaccinations prior to enrolling at the institution.  Furthermore, requirements to work in health careers are rapidly evolving and usually become more extensive over time.  You may be required to meet additional standards, including, but not limited to, getting additional vaccinations and/or tests in order to participate in externships and/or clinical rotations or to be employed in a particular field.  If you have health issues that would prevent you from meeting any of these requirements, you are advised not to enroll prior to resolving these issues with your physician.   Also, be aware that illegal drug use increases your risk of exposure to health problems and, likely, will prevent you from obtaining employment.

You are advised to talk with a physician about any questions or concerns you might have prior to enrolling.  You will be responsible for obtaining and incurring the costs for any necessary immunizations or tests required by your externship or clinical courses/sites, unless a physician documents that you are medically prohibited from doing so.  By enrolling, you are accepting full responsibility for this including the risks inherent in interacting with the public and you release the institution, its staff, faculty and other representatives from any and all legal liability for any injuries, illnesses or health problems of any nature as a result of your training program and/or employment.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

It is this institution’s policy to follow applicable health and safety local, state, and federal regulations for the proper handling and disposal of blood borne pathogens and to minimize exposure to infectious diseases.  Additionally, in the event that the institution offers any programs which could potentially result in exposure to radiation, all appropriate and legal requirements relating to proper precautions to minimize exposure will be followed.  Students participating in clinical training will also be provided training in health and safety protocols of the clinical facility.

Graduate Career Assistance

The Institution takes pride in offering our graduates’ services and resources that can give them an advantage in a competitive job market and global economy.  Our students directly benefit from the Institution’s years of working with employers in the local community, and from the knowledge in job search techniques that the Institution provides.  Despite those advantages, no reputable college or other postsecondary institution can or would guarantee the success of any graduate or that the graduate will achieve his/her specific career, financial, or other goals.  The reason for this is that no educational institution can guarantee a student’s future!  Therefore, this institution does not guarantee employment, the likelihood of employment, the type of jobs or compensation and benefits that may be available to the graduate.  A student’s career success will depend largely on that student’s attitude, determination, and the effort put into school work, the job search, and the job.  For that reason, the Institution strictly prohibits its employees from making any promises regarding the student’s success.  In the end, only the student can guarantee his/her success.  Students living in rural or economically depressed areas may have to commute long distances or relocate for employment.  The individual graduate is properly responsible for and should receive full credit for his/her job and career success.

The Institution’s role in the graduate’s job search effort is to provide job search assistance for each graduate, and the graduate’s role is to make substantial, good faith efforts to find employment.  The Institution’s services assist graduates in obtaining positions commensurate with their skill development.  The service is provided to assist in the job search; the graduate is still responsible to seek job openings, send resumes, prepare for job interviews and do all those things suggested by the Institution and/or customarily done to aggressively obtain employment.  Students are advised that the goal of the Institution’s career services program is to provide assistance; it does not obtain jobs for the graduate for a very simple reason.  Only the graduate can properly prepare his/her resume, conduct a job search, attend a job interview, impress the prospective employer, etc.  The Institution’s role is to assist the graduate in accomplishing these activities.

In preparing students for their job search, the institution assumes certain responsibilities and the student assumes certain responsibilities as described in this catalog, their enrollment agreement, and other materials provided to students.  All students will take a class which teaches job search techniques and helps students begin working with the career services department.  The information students receive in that class must be thoroughly learned and utilized in the job search.

As students prepare to graduate in their last term, they are required to meet with the administrator in charge of career services and begin their job search on a part-time basis.  The administrator will review job search readiness and give suggestions as the student begins the job search.  Students are encouraged to begin keeping a detailed daily or weekly job search personal journal at this time.  All job search activities, including jobs applied for, interviews attended, job leads obtained, job opening search activities, contacts with the Institution for assistance, etc., should be recorded in the journal.  The journal should be maintained after employment is obtained and updated to record the graduate’s continuing education and professional enhancement activities.  Maintaining this information is vital to career advancement, management, and success.  Students/graduates who fail to keep the journal are putting themselves at a severe disadvantage in their job hunt and career advancement.  Upon graduation, students who are not employed are responsible to continue their job search, on a full-time basis, by contacting potential employers, searching out job leads, making applications for available job openings, etc.  Students/graduates are also expected to stay in contact with the administrator at least weekly for suggestions, updates, to receive available job leads, etc., and to work full-time to find the job the graduate wants.

The Institution reviews the job leads that it receives and attempts to “fit” available graduates to specific job leads.  It will determine which graduate’s strengths and weaknesses most closely approximate the requirements of a specific job lead and then provide that lead to those graduates (or students about to graduate).  It is the graduate’s responsibility to contact the employer, using the skills he/she learned, set a job interview and ultimately earn the job offer.  The Institution reserves the right to withhold assistance from students/graduates who do not follow the techniques they have been taught, or who are not making dedicated job search efforts.

Please note that the career services/assistance described above is available only to graduates and students in their final term preparing to graduate.  The Institution does not provide or arrange part-time or full-time employment for undergraduates while in school.  Also, placement services may be modified from time to time as the campus administration deems appropriate and/or discontinued in the event the campus discontinues operations.

Notice to online/distance education students – All students are provided the same opportunities to receive the full complement of services provided at this campus.  As noted above, this institution’s experience with local employers provides an advantage to graduates who are searching for employment; however, students who live beyond reasonable commuting distance to the campus’s geographic area will not be able to take advantage of the institution’s relationship with local employers and employment assistance opportunities as students who live in the local area.  Also, the graduate may not be able to take full advantage of face-to-face meetings with employment assistance staff, and other assistance, which can be beneficial in the graduate’s job hunt.

Graduate Career Opportunities

As with anyone else who enters a new career field, graduates can generally expect entry-level positions; however, the level of employment obtained and the likelihood of obtaining employment are heavily dependent on the student’s job search efforts and the record the student makes for himself/herself while in school.  Students are advised that their grades, absences, dress, conduct, work ethic and attitude displayed at school can significantly affect both the likelihood of finding employment and the level of employment obtained, if any.  Also, matters specific to the student (such as a criminal record, drug/alcohol addiction, willingness to commute for a better job, etc.) can seriously impact the student’s career opportunities/success.

ccreditation may also affect graduate job prospects.  Some employers may require a specific accreditation other than that school’s institutional accreditation.  Finally, local economic conditions can greatly impact the graduate’s employment prospects. The graduate may have to accept an initial job that is not the graduate’s first choice, commute out of the local area, or relocate out of economically depressed (or rural) areas for employment.  However, as the graduate gains experience and engages in continuing education to improve his/her skills, the graduate will find more career choices will be available.

Prospective online students who live in depressed economic areas should seriously consider their willingness to either commute or relocate out of depressed areas to more economically vibrant areas for adequate employment opportunities.  Failure to commute (possibly long distances) or relocate will severely limit employment opportunities.

Most of the Institution’s programs provide students with a background in general office administration/technology skills plus additional specialized training in other fields such as information technology, allied health, etc.  In this manner, graduates are prepared for a variety of jobs.  For information on graduate job/career successes, see the institution’s website at the address on the catalog front cover.

Once the graduate obtains his/her first job, how far he/she may progress in his/her career field will depend on the graduate’s efforts on the job.  An educational institution can help its graduates get started; after that it is completely up to the graduate.  His/her work ethic, attitude, dependability, willingness to continue learning and other such personal characteristics will not only help a graduate obtain initial employment, but also determine his/her overall career advancement and success.  For example in the rapidly changing workplace, graduates must continue to take continuing education classes, join professional/work related associations, attend seminars, subscribed to and read related trade magazines and/or journals and be willing to adapt to change.  Long term career management is vital to career success.  Long term career management is vital to career success.  Students should refer to materials provided for additional important information on career management responsibilities they are required to carry out.

Important Consideration for Online/Distance Education Students

This Institution cannot maintain a current list of each state’s licensing and certifying requirements for all jobs that a particular program’s graduates may be trained to perform.  Therefore, the institution makes no guarantees that a program complies with any or all licensure and/or certification requirements of any state except the state in which the institution is domiciled (West Virginia).  Online/distance education prospective applicants who reside outside the state of West Virginia have the duty and responsibility to check their state’s occupational licensing, certifying, and qualifying requirements before applying for admission.

Employment Statistics

Employment statistics, data on career opportunities, wage rates, and related projections, opinions, and information provide only general employment trends.  Neither such information nor the Institution’s career services assistance is to be considered (expressly or implied) as a guarantee of employment or the likelihood of employment or an indication of the level of employment graduates can expect.  As with anyone else who enters a new career field without prior experience, graduates can generally expect entry-level positions.  Obtaining training in a career field helps an individual qualify to enter that field; how far the individual advances is the individual’s responsibility.

Prior to starting classes, students are to review information regarding their career field, employment opportunities, wage rates, and related information available from the U.S. Department of Labor (www.dol.gov), the local job service/workforce (www.wvworkforce.com) office, area employment agencies, state agencies and other appropriate sources.  It is each student’s responsibility to thoroughly review the career field he/she has chosen and make an independent decision as to whether the opportunities in that field meets the student’s goals and needs prior to starting classes.  Local job market data/information is the most appropriate, and will give the best career potential for any geographic area.  Another very good source is local employers in the student’s chosen field.  Students should talk to local employers for the best and most up-to-date information about their chosen career field prior to the first week of classes.  National job market data/information provides nationwide averages, which are typically higher than rural and economically depressed areas, including the local campus area, so local job market sources will normally provide the most relevant information.

This institution maintains data on the success its past graduates have had on finding employment.  It is important to understand that the determination as to whether or not a graduate obtained appropriate employment (i.e. “in field” or “related fields”, etc.) often requires considerable professional judgement, and may be subject to good faith professional disagreement.  In the spirit of complete transparency, upon request this institution will provide for review the job descriptions and/or other documentation used to substantiate this graduate’s employment status (“in field” or a “related field”, etc.) for graduates who have obtained employment that the institution deems appropriate for the graduate’s program.  In this manner prospective students and current students can make their own judgement of whether the types of jobs the programs’ graduates receive will meet the prospective student/current student’s expectations and needs.

Also, it should be noted that the percentage of graduates in any program who are placed in jobs appropriate to their program major changes as graduates obtain in field employment, leave that employment for other opportunities, switch jobs to a position that may be out of field, etc.  Therefore, the statistics provided by the institution are simply a snapshot at one point in time, and as noted above those statistics are based, in part, on professional judgements made by the institutions personnel.

Employer Promise

It is the Institution’s goal to provide employers productive, valued employees that will meet the employer’s expectations.  To accomplish that goal, the Institution provides employers its “Employer Promise”.  Accordingly, if skills taught to the graduate do not meet the employer’s expectations, upon the employer’s request, the Institution will provide the graduate with brush-up training necessary to upgrade the graduate’s skills at no cost to the employer or the graduate, at any time within one year of graduation.  Skill retraining includes skills taught within the graduate’s curriculum.

Graduate Promise

It is the Institution’s goal to provide every graduate the greatest opportunity for success.  To accomplish that goal the Institution provides its Graduate Promise, which includes (1) Extended Career Services and (2) Brush-up Courses.  Extended Career Services provides past graduates the same career services that are offered to current graduates at any time in the future that the graduate may desire or need such services.  Brush-up Courses allow graduates to brush-up on skills by auditing any course or courses within the graduate’s original curriculum as many times as the graduate desires, at no additional tuition.  Textbook and other course materials required for the course are at the expense of the graduate.  Availability is subject to scheduling and available seats after all current students’ needs are satisfied.  Such services are only offered so long as the campus is still in operation.

Facilities and Equipment

The College’s campus facility is located in a commercial building which is conveniently located in a Downtown area, with parking nearby. The facility is well maintained and periodically updated to meet the changing educational requirements brought about by the rapidly changing demands placed on today’s workforce; however, the facility will always include at a minimum two or more computer labs, a basic resource center, a medical lab, a nursing lab, general purpose classrooms, restrooms, a student lounge/resource center, and administrative offices. Applicants for admission have the option to visit the campus and review the facilities and equipment during or prior to the admissions process and prior to enrolling. Additionally, there is access into the building on the first, second, and third floors.

The College maintains computer labs, which contain computer hardware and software. The institution periodically updates or changes its hardware and software to meet student educational requirements and local market needs, but each computer lab will normally contain at least twenty computers. Software applications in which the student receives instruction will vary based on the student’s specific program; however, the software that the institution utilizes includes common applications such as word processing, database applications and spreadsheet applications, as well as specialized applications for more advanced classes.

The College maintains various types of medical instruments/equipment and pharmacy instruments and equipment in its medical lab, pharmacy lab, and nursing lab for the clinical and lab training of medical, pharmacy, and nursing students in programs that include a clinical or lab component. The equipment includes the type of equipment typically found in a doctor’s office clinic, or pharmacy. The equipment includes: Examination table with stool, supply storage cabinets, examination tools of various kinds, blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, sterile processing supplies, laminar air flow hoods, point of sale technology, class 3 prescription balance, compounding hotplate with magnetic stirrer, various types of minor surgery equipment and CPR materials.

Building regulations may be posted in the resource center or other locations throughout the facility. Students are also familiarized with the building regulations during orientation. Failure to comply with building regulations may result in disciplinary action, including termination from school. Any student who damages the campus buildings, grounds or equipment will be held financially responsible. Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the building.

Computer Use Policy
(Subject to Change without Notification)

To protect students’ access to functioning computers and to protect computer hardware, software, networks and the proprietary rights of the Institution and third parties in commercial software, all students must assume the following responsibilities of legal and ethical computer and network use. Depending on the severity of any violation of this policy, consequences may include a written or oral reprimand, loss of computer use privileges, expulsion from this Institution and/or referral to the appropriate legal authorities.

• Any currently enrolled student or graduate in good standing may use the computer labs and resource center computer facilities. Guests are not permitted in the computer labs or resource center. These resources are to be used primarily for school or job-search related activities such as research, homework assignments, and resume preparation. Limited personal use of computing facilities (e.g. checking e-mail, web browsing, etc.) is permitted so long as it is done outside of class time and does not unduly burden the Institution’s facilities or prevent others from making use of them. The Institution reserves the right to limit or prohibit personal use of computing facilities at any time.
• Students are prohibited from using Internet resources or computer facilities for the purpose of accessing pornographic content; for the purpose of sending, receiving and/or storing chain mail, advertising, or fraudulent materials; for any commercial or for-profit activity; for annoying or harassing other users by such means as broadcasting unsolicited messages or sending harassing, obscene, or offensive messages; and for any purpose which is prohibited by law.
• The computer facilities of the computer labs and resource center may be used for authorized purposes only. The computer labs may be used whenever the Institution is open and classes are not in session in the labs. The resource center may be used anytime during its normal operating hours. The Institution reserves the right to close the labs or resource center at any time, with or without advance notice, whenever necessary for maintenance or other purposes.
• Food or drinks may not be brought into the computer labs or the resource center. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Students are prohibited from installing, downloading and/or running any software, other than that provided by the Institution, without explicit permission from a faculty member or administrator.
• Changing any settings or running any diagnostic or utility programs on any computer or network of the Institution without specific instruction by a faculty member or administrator is strictly prohibited. “Settings” include, but are not limited to, video display settings, mouse settings, printer settings, network settings and protocols, etc.
• Students will be provided with personal storage space on the Institution’s computer network for saving files. Students may also choose to save files on a personal USB flash drive. Saving data to any location other than the student’s personal network storage space or USB flash drive is prohibited. Attempting to change or delete any data on the Institution’s computers or computer network is also prohibited.
• Although the Institution makes a best effort to ensure the integrity of files saved on its network, students are strongly encouraged to keep a backup of all files saved on either a personal USB flash drive. The Institution is not responsible for any lost or damaged data saved on its computer network.
• Every student in good standing will be assigned an account on the Institution’s computer network. Sharing of accounts is strictly prohibited. Students will be held accountable for all activity occurring on their account! Therefore, all account information including passwords must be kept confidential. Use these basic account safety measures:
• Choose hard-to-guess passwords, such as short word phrases (e.g. learn2learn). Do not use common names. If you forget your password, notify administration so that your password may be reset. Never use another student’s account to log on for any reason!
• Never leave computers unattended without logging off. Always log off at the end of class.
• Never give passwords to someone else or allow others to use your account.
• If you suspect that your account has been used by someone else, notify administration immediately.
• Use shared resources considerately. Do not monopolize systems, overload networks with excessive data, or waste computer time, disk space, paper or other resources. Leave the work area clean and in order for the next person when finished.
• Do not assume information stored on the Institution’s computer facilities to be private. Any and all information saved on Institution computer facilities may be accessed or deleted at any time.
• All computer files, disks, USB flash drives, etc. belong to somebody. Assume them to be private and confidential unless the owner has given explicit permission to make them available to others. If in doubt, ask first.
• Staff, faculty and students are strictly prohibited from copying commercial or otherwise copyrighted software, whether for use on or off campus (except as specifically permitted by the software’s author or manufacturer) or engaging in any other activity that may violate a copyright, patent or trademark. (Consult the Campus President or the appropriate software license agreement should you have any questions.)

It is the institution’s policy to comply with all copyright laws.  All faculty, staff, students, and members of the campus community are expected to be aware of and follow these requirements.  Copyright law information can be found at www.copyright.gov.

• Students are prohibited from accessing data or programs for any reason without the owner’s explicit permission.
• Students are prohibited from downloading, installing, creating, modifying or transmitting any computer program or instruction intended to gain unauthorized access to, or make unauthorized use of, any computer facilities or software.
• Students are prohibited from using the Institution computer facilities with the intent to compromise other computers or networks, to commit crimes, or to engage in other unethical acts. The Institution will take necessary steps to preserve the security of its computer resources.
• Students will be billed for the cost of any damage to computer hardware or the cost of reconfiguration of any software, or for any other costs incurred by the institution as a result of a violation of these rules.
• Report any violation of this Computer Use Policy to the administration immediately.

Resource Center

The Institution houses a resource center which contains a selection of materials including books and periodicals.  Most resources are available for check-out purposes, except for reference books.  Faculty are expected to make library assignments in their classes to help students develop their library usage skills.  Students are encouraged to utilize the Institution’s resource center, as well as libraries in the community, in developing these library usage skills.  Many resources are also available from the internet which is accessible on campus.

Attendance

A. Absences and Class Cuts –

• Class attendance is extremely important.  Attendance records are normally given considerable weight by prospective employers during the hiring process.  A poor attendance record will seriously damage a graduate’s employment prospects.  In addition, students are cautioned that in most courses, if a student misses classes, he/she will fall behind very quickly and will have to put forth a great deal of effort to get caught up.  Once a student gets behind, it is very difficult to catch up as the class continues to move forward.
• Students are required to attend class sessions regularly unless conditions over which they have no control prevent them from being present.  If, a student accumulates an excessive number of absences, the student may be dropped from school for the quarter, unless extenuating circumstances exist.  Instructors in individual classes may set individual class standards, or cut grades in or terminate a student from the class for absences.
• Students terminated for non-attendance will receive no credit for work completed up to that point in the term.  Consideration will be given to the student’s academic standing in application of this policy.

B. Tardiness –

• Students not in their classrooms at the scheduled start of class will be considered tardy.  Instructors may count tardy students as absent, cut grades, or excuse the tardiness, at the instructor’s discretion.

Withdrawals

If a student should find it impossible to continue in school, he or she should initiate withdrawal procedures by notifying the office staff in writing.  The staff will assist the student in the procedures for completing formal withdrawal.

Students withdrawing from individual classes will received a “W” (Withdrawal) on their transcripts if they withdraw by the midpoint of the course (end of week three) and a “WF” (Withdrawal-Failing) if the withdrawal occurs after the midpoint of the course.  Withdrawals are not used to calculate grade point average but are used to calculate rate of progression standards.  The institution does not offer Withdrawal-Passing.

Students shall be considered to be enrolled in the Institution until: (a) the Institution receives written notification that the student desires to withdraw; (b) the student is terminated by the Institution; (c) the student fails to return to classes at the start of the next quarter; or (d) the student discontinues attendance with the intent not to return. 

Graduation

Graduation ceremonies are held at least once each year for all students meeting graduation requirements since the previous graduation ceremony.  Dates, times and locations are announced well in advance of each scheduled graduation.

Review Privileges

To help graduates keep their skills up-to-date in a fast-changing world, the Institution offers review privileges on a continuing basis to all of its graduates.  A graduate may re-take any class in a graduate’s original curriculum at no tuition charge after graduation.  The graduate is responsible for routine educational expenses such as books and supplies, and in the case of online courses, for the associated technology fees/costs.  This privilege is subject to continued campus operation and to the Institution offering the particular classes in the graduate’s original program at the location where the graduate received his/her training and is also subject to seat availability for the class.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

The following refund policy shall apply to students at the Institution’s campus:

1. Cancellation:
   By the Applicant – If within five days of signing the enrollment agreement an applicant would like to cancel his/her contract and receive a full refund of all tuition  and fees paid, he/she must submit in writing, email or certified mail, to the Campus President notice of intent to cancel.  The refund will be sent to the last address on record with the institution unless the written notice of cancellation provides an alternative.By the Institution – An applicant who is accepted for admission may have his/her enrollment cancelled at the discretion of the Institution not later than forty-five (45) calendar days after the start of scheduled classes in the applicant’s first payment period in school.  This cancellation provision applies ONLY to students in their FIRST payment period of a first time enrollment.  Applicants whose enrollment is cancelled will be given a full refund of all monies paid for first payment period tuition and Educational/Resource fees.    Five (5) days after the date the enrollment agreement is signed, the application fee and the seat fee are non-refundable.  Students who continue attending classes in second or subsequent school payment periods (or after the 45-day cancellation period in the first payment period) and then drop out or are dismissed are subject to the refund policy described in the catalog which is available on the campus website or will be provided upon request.  The cancellation period may be extended by the institution if it determines there are extenuating circumstances.   
2. Cancellation after Re-enrollment: An applicant who is accepted for re-enrollment may have his/her re-enrollment cancelled not later than 5 business days after signing the re-enrollment agreement.  Applicants whose re-enrollment is cancelled will be given a full refund of all monies paid for the re-enrollment payment period only.  The cancellation period may be extended by the institution if it determines there are extenuating circumstances.
3. Cancellation after Program Change: An applicant who changes programs may have his/her enrollment in the new program cancelled not later than 5 business days after signing the program change enrollment agreement.  Applicants whose program change enrollment is cancelled will be given a full refund of all monies paid for the first payment period of the new program only.  The cancellation period may be extended by the institution if it determines there are extenuating circumstances.
4. Refund – Students are charged tuition for each payment period during which they attend class. A student who begins classes and then withdraws, or is terminated, prior to the end of a payment period will receive a refund of tuition for that payment period in accordance with the standards described below. (1) For a student withdrawing from school during the first week of the payment period, the tuition charges refunded by the institution shall be 75% of the tuition of the payment period.  (2)  For a student withdrawing from school during the second week of the payment period, the tuition charges refunded by the institution shall be 50% of the tuition for the payment period.  (3)  For a student withdrawing from school during the third week of the payment period, the tuition charges refunded by the institution shall be 25% of the tuition for the payment period.  (4)  For a student withdrawing from school during or after the fourth week of the payment period, the student is entitled to no refund. (5)  The refund shall apply only to that payment period (the payment period in which the student discontinued attendance prior to the end of the payment period); tuition and fees for all prior payment periods have been earned and are not subject to refund.  Refunds will be made only of tuition actually charged, received, and retained by the institution.  The institution will retain tuition equal to the tuition charged for the payment period, less the refund as calculated in this policy.  (6)  Refunds will be made to the program, public or private entity, or student as described elsewhere in this policy, and in accordance with the rules of any financial assistance program from which the student received aid.  All other fees and or charges are not refundable.
5. For purposes of computing the amount of refund due, if any, for students who discontinue attendance for any reason after enrollment and commencement of classes, the last date of attendance from the Institution will be used in the computation of the student’s refund. The last date of attendance is defined as the last day a student had an academic related activity. The institution will begin the refund process no later than 45 days after the date of determination (DOD).  If a student begins the official withdrawal process or provides official notification to the school of his or her intent to withdraw, the DOD will be the date the student began the official withdrawal process or the date of the student notification, whichever is later.  If a student did not begin the official withdrawal process or provide a notification of his or her intent to withdraw, the DOD would be the date the institution became aware that the student ceased attendance.
6. This refund policy shall apply to all situations in which a student ceases attending classes prior to graduation whether such cessation is the result of the student’s voluntary decision to withdraw, the expulsion of the student by the Institution, or reasons beyond the control of either party.
7. Notifications of withdrawal or cancellation and requests for refund must be in writing and addressed to the Campus President; however, failure to make such written notification or requests shall not invalidate the student’s rights under this contract to withdraw, cancel enrollment or receive the refund to which the student would otherwise be entitled.

Return to Title IV Policy

The law specifies how West Virginia Junior College must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance funds that a student earns if he or she withdraws from school.  A student is considered withdrawn if the student ceases attendance and is not scheduled to begin another course within the payment period.  If the student is enrolled in programs taught in modules, the student is considered withdrawn if the student ceases attendance and is not scheduled to begin another course within the payment period for more than 45 calendar days after the end of the module the student ceased attending.

A student is not considered to have withdrawn (in the case a student is enrolled in a program taught in modules) if the institution obtains written confirmation from the student at the time of withdrawal that he or she will attend a later module in the same payment period.

Additionally, there are exceptions to when a student is considered withdrawn.  For all programs, a student who completes all the requirements for graduation from his or her program before completing the days or hours in the period that he or she was schedule to complete is not considered to have withdrawn.  For programs offered in modules, a student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes one module that includes 49 percent or more of the number of days in the payment period, excluding schedule breaks of five or more consecutive days and all days between modules.  Successful completion means earning at least one passing grade.  For programs offered in modules, a student is not considered to have withdrawn if the student successfully completes coursework equal to or greater than the coursework required for the institution’s definition of half-time status (6 credit hours) for the payment period.  Successful completion means earning at least one passing grade.

If a student does not meet one of the exceptions above, a calculation is performed to determine the amount of federal student aid a student has earned up to his or her point of withdrawal.

The Title IV Federal student aid programs covered by this Return to Title IV policy are Federal Pell Grants, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants, Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).

Though the student’s aid is posted to the student’s account at the start of each payment period, the student earns the funds as he or she completes the payment period. If the student withdraws during the payment period, the amount of Title IV program assistance that was earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If the student received (or the institution or parent received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount earned, the student may be able to receive those additional funds. If the student received more assistance than the amount earned, the excess funds must be returned by the institution and or the student.

The amount of assistance that is earned is determined on a pro rata basis. For example, if a student completed 30% of the payment period, the student earned 30% of the assistance that was originally scheduled for the student to receive. Once the student has completed more than 60% of the payment period, the student earned all the assistance that was scheduled for the student to receive for that period. If the student did not receive all the funds that were earned, the student may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. If the post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, the institution will obtain the student’s (or parent’s in the case of a PLUS Loan) permission before it can disburse them. The student (or parent) may choose to decline some or all the loan funds so that additional debt is not incurred. West Virginia Junior College may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition and fees. Any excess grant funds will be disbursed to the student. West Virginia Junior College needs a student’s permission to use the post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other institutional charges. If the student does not give permission, the funds cannot be used for institutional charges. However, it may be in the student’s best interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce the debt at the school. If a student is eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement for Title IV funds, it will be processed for the student and a refund will be issued within 14 days of the credit balance.

If the student (or parent) received excess Title IV program funds that must be returned, the institution will return a portion of the excess equal to the lesser of:

1. the institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of the student’s Title IV funds, or
2. the entire amount of excess funds.

West Virginia Junior College must return this amount even if it didn’t keep this amount of the Title IV program funds.

If West Virginia Junior College is not required to return all of the excess funds, the student must return the remaining amount. For any loan funds that the student must return, the student (or the parent for a Direct PLUS Loan) must repay the loan in accordance with the terms and conditions of the promissory note. That is, a student will make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time.

Any amount of unearned grant funds that the student must return is called an overpayment. The maximum amount of a grant overpayment that the student must repay is half of the grant funds received or were scheduled to receive. A student does not have to repay a grant overpayment if the original amount of the overpayment is $50 or less. The student must make arrangements with West Virginia Junior College or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds.

Funds that are returned to the federal government are used to reduce the outstanding balances in individual federal programs. Unearned financial aid returned by the West Virginia Junior College must be allocated in the following order:

1. Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
2. Federal Subsidized Direct Loan
3. Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS)
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

If the institution is required to return Title IV funds as a result of the Return to Title IV calculation, this return will occur within 45 days of the date the institution determined you have withdrawn.

The requirements for Title IV program funds when a student withdraws are separate from the refund policy that the institution has. Therefore, the student may still owe funds to West Virginia Junior College to cover unpaid institutional charges. The institution may also charge the student for any Title IV program funds that the institution was required to return. Students should review the institution’s cancellation and refund policy which is described in the West Virginia Junior College catalog.

To officially withdraw, a student should contact the Campus President (verbally or in writing).

An Unofficial Withdrawal Occurs when:

– a student leaves the school without notice, Or

– When all courses in which the student is enrolled are given a W or WF grade due to non- completion of the course.

The student’s last date of attendance or participation in any academic activity will be the date used to calculate the Return of Title IV Funds. This last date of attendance is determined by using the institution’s attendance records.

Campus Security and Drug Abuse Policy

It is the policy of this Institution to maintain a drug free and alcohol free environment.  Students and staff are urged to review and abide by the Institution’s policy.

This Institution distributes information regarding drug abuse prevention and counseling.  This information includes adverse effects of alcohol and drugs, drug abuse offenses and penalties, tips for preventing alcohol and drug abuse, and a listing of area drug and alcohol abuse treatment facilities.

It’s the policy of this Institution that any criminal acts of any nature occurring on campus should be reported to the Campus President, and to the local law enforcement agencies.  The Institution maintains records relating to crimes committed on campus and any property immediately adjacent to the campus.

Students and employees should also review the Institution’s policy regarding prevention and reporting of campus crime.  A copy of the Institution’s policy and crime statistics may be found on the school’s website.

Firearms of any nature, knives, clubs, brass knuckles or other weapons are strictly prohibited on campus.  Bringing any type of weapon on campus will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination from school in the case of students and termination of employment in the case of an employee.

Advising Services

In addition to career services, the administrative staff is generally available during normal school hours to provide additional vocational or academic advising.  Students in need of assistance should notify the office staff, which will arrange an appointment with the Academic Dean.  Students in need of other types of assistance not provided by the school, such as drug and alcohol abuse, family crisis, etc., will be referred to community-based counseling services.

Academic Governance Policy

The following standards have been adopted by this Institution to clearly define the responsibility and authority of faculty in matters of academic governance:

1. The Institution administration regularly seeks out the advice of its instructors in matters pertaining to academic affairs and strongly encourages its instructors to provide input on an ongoing basis.
2. The Institution administration views instructors’ opinions and suggestions as providing critical insight into the assessment of student learning outcome planning for institutional effectiveness.
3. The Institution administration regularly seeks out instructors’ opinions in the evaluation and revision of existing curriculum and the assistance in the development of new educational programs.
4. The Institution administration regularly seeks out instructors’ opinions in the planning for Institutional Effectiveness.
5. The Institution administration grants individual instructors the academic freedom to teach assigned courses utilizing the methodology and techniques that the instructor, in his/her professional judgment, deems most appropriate to the situation.

Instructional Prerogative

The Institution administration grants individual instructors the academic freedom to teach assigned courses utilizing the methodology and techniques that the instructor, in his/her professional judgment, deems most appropriate for each course.  This includes the selection of appropriate course materials, instructional equipment, and other educational resources.  An instructor’s academic freedom shall not interfere with his/her responsibility to administer and implement the academic policies of the Institution.  The Institution administration values the professional experience, education, and judgment of its instructors.  Instructors’ opinions and suggestions provide critical insight into the planning for institutional effectiveness including assessment of student learning outcomes, the evaluation and revision of existing curriculum, and the assistance in the development of new educational programs.  This policy applies only to the instructor’s academic freedom to present coursework in assigned classes and in no way affects any other aspect of the instructor’s legal relationship to the Institution.

Title IX: Sexual Harassment

I.   STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

West Virginia Junior College (The institution) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in the education programs or activities that it operates, and it is required by Title IX of the Education Act and the Regulations of the Department of Education (34 C.F.R. § 106, et. seq.) not to discriminate in such a manner.  The requirement not to discriminate in the institution’s education programs or activities extends to admission to the institution and employment opportunities with the institution.

Pursuant to this policy and the procedures stated in this policy, the institution must respond to alleged incidents of sexual harassment, as defined below that occurred in the institution’s education program or activity, against a person in the United States.

II.   TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Inquiries about the application of Title IX Regulations of the Department of Education may be referred to the institution’s Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, or both.  The institution’s Title IX Coordinator can be contacted at:

West Virginia Junior College
Attn:  Dustin Blankenship, Assistant Academic Dean
148 Willey Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-296-8282
[email protected]

As an alternative to the above Title IX Coordinator, the following individual has also been trained as a Title IX Coordinator and can be contacted at:

Samantha Esposito, Campus President
148 Willey Street
Morgantown, WV  26505
(304) 296-8284
[email protected]

The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education can be contacted at:

U.S. Department of Education
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Kenneth L. Marcus
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1101
1-800-421-3481
[email protected]

III.   TITLE IX POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The Institution has adopted specific policies and procedures for the handling of Title IX Sexual Harassment issues.  This includes procedures for the reporting of an allegation, the filing of a formal complaint, and the grievance process for the resolution of a formal complaint.

The full disclosure of these policies and procedures are located on the Institution’s website at the following link: https://www.wvjc.edu/title-ix-sexual-harassment-morgantown/

Harassment Policy

This Institution recognizes its responsibility to all employees and students to maintain an environment free from all forms of discrimination and conduct which can be considered harassing, abusive, coercive or disruptive, including harassment related to a person’s sex, age, race, national origin, religion or disability.  Harassment includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, suggestive comments, inappropriate gestures or physical contact.

Any employee or student who feels he/she has a complaint of harassment (whether engaged in by a co-worker, supervisor, teacher, staff member, or anyone dealing with the Institution as a vendor or otherwise), should discuss the matter with the Corporate President.  If for any reason the employee or student cannot discuss the situation, or does not feel comfortable discussing the situation with the Corporate President, then the individual should call the General Counsel’s Office at (304) 296-8284 and ask for the General Counsel.  If the employee or student does contact the Corporate President and is not satisfied with the Corporate President’s actions, then the General Counsel should also be called.  Confidentiality will be protected as much as feasible while still being able to investigate the complaint.  No retribution will be taken against any employee or student because of his/her complaint.  Any employee or student having found to have violated this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

All employees and students or others associated with this Institution who are aware of any incidents of harassment (other than sexual harassment which is covered in the section above “Title IX Sexual Harassment”) in the work place are responsible for reporting such incidents directly to the Corporate President or to the General Counsel.  In doing so, the Institution will work together with all involved to establish and maintain a pleasant working environment free of discrimination or harassment, where each individual strives to treat all others fairly and with respect.

Ethics and Legal Compliance Policy

This institution is proud of its community reputation and recognizes that following sound ethical principles and compliance with all governing laws and regulations is the best way to maintain its reputation.  It is the policy of this institution that all individuals associated with this institution shall: (a) at all times observe and comply with all laws, rules and regulations, and all other applicable requirements, including accrediting agency criteria and, (b) carry out their duties in an ethical manner.

Any staff, faculty member, employee, or student who acts in an unethical manner or violates any law or regulation is in violation of this policy and is subject to discipline that is appropriate for the severity of the violation.  Discipline may include termination of employment, in the case of an employee, or dismissal from school, in the case of a student.  All persons affiliated with this institution, including employees and students, are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with this policy and with integrity and respect for other individuals at all times.

In the event that anyone becomes aware of a possible violation of this policy (including any violations of law or governing regulations or ethical conduct), the possible violation should be reported to the Corporate President.  Retaliation against anyone reporting a possible violation of this policy (including any violations of law or governing regulations or ethical standards) is strictly prohibited and is a violation of this policy.  In the event the Corporate President fails to adequately address the situation in the opinion of the person reporting the possible violation, or if the possible violation involves the Corporate President, then the matter is to be reported to the Office of the General Counsel at (304) 296-8284, or Office of the General Counsel, 3280 University Avenue, Suite 6, Morgantown, WV  26505.  The General Counsel will review the matter and make a preliminary decision as quickly as practical under the circumstances, considering the facts involved, needed investigation, etc.  If the General Counsel’s Office has not acknowledged receipt of the notification within 14 days, please call the office and specifically ask to speak to the Campus General Counsel.

Quality Assurance/Legal Compliance Monitoring

This institution takes seriously its responsibility to operate in an ethical manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.  To encourage development of an institutional culture based on this key operating principle and for customer service, quality control, training, supervision, legal compliance, and other business purposes.  The institution reserves the right and all employees and students grant permission for the institution to:

1. Monitor and/or record all internal or external communications (i.e. telephone calls, emails, texts, other electronic communications, etc.).
2. Monitor and/or record computer and internet usage.
3. Monitoring and recording may involve video as well as audio monitoring and recording (using electronic means or otherwise). This may include the use of “secret shoppers” utilizing video and audio recording equipment to monitor and record specific actions in the presence of the individual involved.

This policy is applicable to all students, staff, faculty, employees or other individuals (whether or not the individual is using campus computers and/or campus telephone systems or other communications equipment) and there should be no expectation of privacy or right to privacy.  The institution may utilize its own monitoring/recording devices or may utilize a 3^rd party’s services.  By enrolling in school, students grant permission for monitoring and/or recording as described in this section.  By accepting employment, employees grant permission for monitoring and/or recording as described in this section.  This policy is subject to specific local legal requirements, if any, applicable to the specific situation.

Electronic Communication Disclosure Notice

To reduce paper waste and help our environment, this campus will be communicating with the campus community by email and other electronic means for most correspondence.  You will be able to retrieve letters and notices quickly and easily by accessing your assigned email account.

Upon enrollment at this campus, you will be assigned an Institution email account.  You will be given detailed instructions on how to access your campus email account during the orientation session.

In addition, by enrolling, you give the campus permission to contact you by text message, fax, telephone, or any other electronic or customary means.

It will be your responsibility to access your account regularly to retrieve important email messages from the institution.  In many cases, the institution’s ability to receive Financial Aid on your behalf depends on communication and cooperation with you, the student.

The U.S. Department of Education requires the institution to provide information to students on a regular basis regarding a variety of topics.  This information is available on our website.  We will send you an email notice that informs you where this information can be obtained.

You can access this website from the convenience of your home if you have internet access or in one of the computer labs on campus or in the school library.

You have the right to continue to receive all notices and letters by paper and can request copies at any time by contacting the financial aid office.

Official School Calendar – “A” Quarters

* The RN to BSN program follows the Official School Calendar “A” Quarters

Winter A Quarter 2023

January 2, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Begins

March 26, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Ends

Spring A Quarter 2023

April 3, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring A Quarter Begins

May 29, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 25, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring A Quarter Ends

Summer A Quarter 2023

June 26, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Begins

July 4, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 7, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Summer A Quarter Break Begins

August 14, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Classes Resume

September 4 2023……………………………………………………………………………………….. Labor Day (Holiday)

September 24, 2023……………………………………………………………………………….. Summer A Quarter Ends

Fall A Quarter 2023

September 25, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Begins

November 23- 24, 2023…………………………………………………………………………… Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 17, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Ends

Winter A Quarter 2024

January 2, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Begins

March 24, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Ends

Spring A Quarter 2024

April 1, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring A Quarter Begins

May 27, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 23, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring A Quarter Ends

Summer A Quarter 2024

June 24, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Begins

July 4, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 4, 2024…………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break begins

August 11, 2024…………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break Ends

September 2, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

September 22, 2024………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter ends

Fall A Quarter 2024

September 30, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Begins

November 28-29, 2024……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 22, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Ends

Winter A Quarter 2025

January 6, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Begins

March 30, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Ends

Spring A Quarter 2025

April 7, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring A Quarter Begins

May 26, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 29, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring A Quarter Ends

Summer A Quarter 2025

June 30, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Begins

July 4, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 11, 2025………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break Begins

August 17, 2025…………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break Ends

September 1, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

September 28, 2025………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter ends

Fall A Quarter 2025

September 29, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Begins

November 27-28, 2025……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 21, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Ends

Winter A Quarter 2026

January 5, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Begins

March 29, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter A Quarter Ends

Spring A Quarter 2026

April 6, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring A Quarter Begins

May 25, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 28, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring A Quarter Ends

Summer A Quarter 2026

June 29, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Begins

July 4, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 10, 2026………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break Begins

August 16, 2026…………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter Break Ends

September 7, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

September 27, 2026………………………………………………………………………………… Summer A Quarter ends

Fall A Quarter 2026

September 28, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Begins

November 26-27, 2026……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 20, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall A Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar – “B” Quarters

Winter B Quarter 2022/2023

November 7, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Begins

November 24-25, 2022……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 19, 2022………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Break Begins

January 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Classes Resume

February 12, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Ends

Spring B Quarter 2023

February 13, 2023………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Begins

March 27, 2023……………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Break Begins

April 3, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Classes Resume

May 14, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring B Quarter Ends

Summer B Quarter 2023

May 15, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer B Quarter Begins

May 29, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 6, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………. End of Summer B Quarter

Fall B Quarter 2023

August 14, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Begins

September 4, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………….. Labor day (Holiday)

November 5, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Ends

Winter B Quarter 2023/2024

November 6, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Begins

November 23-24, 2023……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 18, 2023………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Break Begins

January 2, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Classes Resume

February 11, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………..   Winter B Quarter Ends

Spring B Quarter 2024

February 12, 2024………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Begins

March 25, 2024……………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Break Begins

March 31, 2024………………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Break Ends

April 1, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Resumes

May 12, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring B Break Ends

Summer B Quarter 2024

May 13, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer B Quarter Begins

May 27, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 4, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………. End of Summer B Quarter

Fall B Quarter 2024

August 12, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Begins

September 2, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

November 10, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall B Quarter Ends

Winter B Quarter 2024/2025

November 11, 2024……………………………………………………………………………….. Winter B Quarter Begins

November 28-29, 2024……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 23, 2024………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Break Begins

January 6, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Resumes

February 16, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Ends

Spring B Quarter 2025

February 17, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Begins

March 31, 2025……………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Break Begins

April 6, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Break Ends

April 7, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Resumes

May 18, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring B Quarter Ends

Summer B Quarter 2025

May 19, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer B Quarter Begins

May 26, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 10, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. End of Summer B Quarter

Fall B Quarter 2025

August 18, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Begins

September 1, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

November 9, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Ends

Winter B Quarter 2025/2026

November 10, 2025……………………………………………………………………………….. Winter B Quarter Begins

November 27-28, 2025……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 23, 2025………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Break Begins

January 6, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Resumes

February 15, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Ends

Spring B Quarter 2026

February 16, 2026………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Begins

March 30, 2026……………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Break Begins

April 5, 2026………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring B Quarter Break Ends

April 6, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring B Quarter Resumes

May 17, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring B Quarter Ends

Summer B Quarter 2026

May 18, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………… Summer B Quarter Begins

May 25, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

August 9, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………. End of Summer B Quarter

Fall B Quarter 2026

August 17, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Begins

September 7, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

November 8, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall B Quarter Ends

Winter B Quarter 2026/2027

November 9, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Begins

November 26-27, 2026……………………………………………………………………………. Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 20, 2026………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Break Begins

January 4, 2027…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Resumes

February 14, 2027……………………………………………………………………………………. Winter B Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 11/08/2021

Winter Quarter 2021/2022

November 8, 2021…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 25, 2021 ………………………………………………………………………………… Thanksgiving (Holiday)

December 20, 2021………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 2, 2022………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Breaks Ends

February 13, 2022……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2022

February 14, 2022……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 28, 2022……………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Break Begins

April 10, 2022……………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Break Ends

May 22, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Summer Quarter 2022

May 23, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Quarter Begins

May 30, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2022………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Break Begins

July 24, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………… Summer Quarter Break Ends

September 4, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2022

      September 26, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 24, 2022………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 18, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2023

      January 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Begins

March 26, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2023

      April 10, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

May 21, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 4/11/2022

Spring Quarter 2022

April 11, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

May 30, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 3, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2022

July 25, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 5, 2022……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

September 25, 2022………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

September 26, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 6, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2022/23

      November 7, 2022…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 24, 2022………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 18, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Break Begin

January 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Break End

February 12, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2023

      February 13, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 27, 2023……………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Break Begins

April 9, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Break Ends

May 21, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Summer Quarter 2023

May 22, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Quarter Begins

May 29, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 3, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………………… Summer Break Begins

July 23, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Break Ends

September 3, 2023……………………………………………………………………………………. .Summer Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2023

      September 25, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 5, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 9/26/2022

Fall Quarter 2022

      September 26, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

      November 24, 2022………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 18, 2022………………………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2022/23

January 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Begins

March 26, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Quarters Ends

Spring Quarter 2023

      April 10, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

May 29, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2023

July 24, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 4, 2023……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

      September 24, 2023………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 5, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2023/24

      November 6, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 23, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 18, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 1, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 11, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2024

      February 12, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 24, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 4/10/2023

Spring Quarter 2023

      April 10, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

May 29, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 2, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2023

July 24, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 4, 2023……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

      September 24, 2023………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 5, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2023/24

      November 6, 2023…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 23, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 18, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 1, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 11, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2024

      February 12, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 25, 2024……………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Break Begins

April 7, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Break Ends

May 19, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Summer Quarter 2024

May 20, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Quarter Begins

July 1, 2024………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Break Begins

July 21, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………… Summer Quarter Break Ends

September 1, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2024

      September 23, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 3, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 9/25/2023

Fall Quarter 2023

      September 25, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 23, 2023………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 17, 2023………………………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2024

      January 2, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Begins

March 24, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………….. .Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2024

      April 8, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Begins

May 27, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………….. .Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 30, 2024……………………………………………………………………………………………… .Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2024

      July 22. 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 2, 2024……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

September 22, 2024………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 3, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………….. .Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2024/2025

November 4, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 28, 2024………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 15, 2024………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 5, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 16, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2025

      February 17, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 30, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 04/08/2024

Spring Quarter 2024

      April 8, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Begins

May 27, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 30, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2024

      July 22, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 2, 2024……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

September 22, 2024………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 3, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2024/2025

November 4, 2024…………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Begins

November 28, 2024………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 15, 2024………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 5^, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 16, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2025

      February 17, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 30, 2025……………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Break Begins

April 13, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Break Ends

May 25, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Summer Quarter 2025

      May 27, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Quarter Begins

July 4, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………. .Independence Day (Holiday)

July 6, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Break Begins

July 27, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………… Summer Quarter Break Ends

September 1, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………. Labor Day (Holiday)

September 7, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………. .Summer Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2025

      September 29, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… .Fall Quarter Begins

November 9, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing)  Cohort Starting: 09/23/2024

Fall Quarter 2024

      September 23, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 28, 2024………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 15, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2025

      January 6, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Quarter Begins

March 30, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2025

      April 14, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

May 26, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

July 4, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

July 6, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………………….. .Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2025

      July 28, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 1, 2025……………………………………………………………………………………… .Labor Day (Holiday)

September 8, 2025……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

September 28, 2025………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 9, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………….. .Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2025/2026

      November 10, 2025………………………………………………………………………………….. .Winter Quarter Begins

November 27, 2025………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 22, 2025………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 4, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 15, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2026

      February 16, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………… .Spring Quarter Starts

March 29, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Ends

Official School Calendar (Nursing) – Cohort Starting: 04/06/2025

Spring Quarter 2025

      April 6, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Begins

May 26, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………… Memorial Day (Holiday)

June 29, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2025

      July 21, 2025………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Begins

September 1, 2025……………………………………………………………………………….. Fall Quarter Break Begins

September 28, 2025………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Break Ends

November 9, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends

Winter Quarter 2025/2026

November 10, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………… Winter Quarter Begins

November 27, 2025………………………………………………………………………….. Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

December 21, 2025………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Begins

January 4,^,2026………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Break Ends

February 15, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………….. Winter Quarter Ends

Spring Quarter 2026

      February 16, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………… Spring Quarter Begins

March 30, 2026……………………………………………………………………………….. Spring Quarter Break Begins

April 12, 2026……………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Break Ends

May 24, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………………. Spring Quarter Ends

Summer Quarter 2026

      May 26, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………. Summer Quarter Begins

July 4, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………….. Independence Day (Holiday)

July 6, 2026………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Break Begins

July 26, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………… Summer Quarter Break Ends

September 6, 2025…………………………………………………………………………………….. Summer Quarter Ends

Fall Quarter 2026

      September 28, 2026………………………………………………………………………………………. Fall Quarter Begins

November 8, 2026…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fall Quarter Ends