Educational Support Services

Important College Dates

Withdrawing from College

Late Registration Change of Schedule

Dropping a Course

Administrative Withdrawal

Grades

Student Behavioral Guidelines

Academic Counseling

Other Counseling Needs

Educational Support Services Available

Students are responsible for informing the instructor of any instructional accommodations and/or special learning needs
at the beginning of the quarter.

Assistance is available to eligible students through
Disability Services 
(Room 10-441 or 
call 937-512-5113--Voice Telephone or 937-512-3096-TTY or
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).

Important College Dates

Withdrawing From College

You may withdraw during the first 8 weeks of the quarter and your permanent record will show grades of "W" for all courses attempted during that quarter (Summer Quarter deadline varies). Your failure to complete and submit a withdrawal form will result in a grade of "F" .

You are encouraged to contact your Academic Counselor and/or Counseling and Student Development to seek assistance before withdrawing. Any exceptions to these policies should be directed to
your Academic Counselor for advising.

You may completely withdraw from all classes by calling the Office of Registration Student Records, if you are unable to come in person to do so. Be sure to ask that a copy of the withdrawal form be mailed to you.
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Late Registration Change of Schedule

During this period a student may register for or add 
any class with is open. 
After that time a student will not be permitted to
register for any class which has already met for the first time.

Audit - - You may register to audit a course during the first two days of the term only. 
You may not change from audit to credit nor credit to audit status at any time in the registration process.
You will not receive credit for classes you audit, nor can you qualify for benefits for veterans for classes you audit.
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Dropping a Course

All deadlines are listed in the appropriate Quarterly Class Schedule. Drop forms are available at the Office of Registration Student Records, Building 10, second floor.

Note: It is not possible to drop a course after the 8th week of a quarter. Drop forms must be processed in person . If you drop a course and are employed as a student worker at Sinclair, you must also notify your supervisor.
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Administrative W ithdrawal

You may be administratively withdrawn from a class by your instructor for non-attendance. He or she must advise you in writing at the first class meeting what attendance record would constitute cause for administrative withdrawal. If you do not attend the first class, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of all materials distributed by your instructor at the meeting.

You may also be administratively withdrawn from classes as a result of a student conduct hearing with either a hearing officer or the student conduct committee.

Administrative withdrawals may be made when it has been determined that your presence on campus is potentially detrimental to the college, faculty, staff, students or yourself.
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Grades

A -- Excellent
B -- Good 
C -- Average
D -- Passing
F -- Failure
X -- Audit
I --- Incomplete*
W - Withdrawal
P -- Pass
N -- Progress
Y -- Proficiency Credit
Z -- Non-attendance

Student Behavioral Guidelines

1. Attend all classes on time.
2. Respect the rights of others to contribute by listening attentively.
Show consideration for students, instructors and other college employees.
3. Participate appropriately and actively on topics presented in class.
4. Complete your assignments on time.
5. Ask for feedback from your instructors and peers to insure progress toward learning objectives.
6. Resolve problems by immediately discussing issues with your instructors and/or peers.

Academic Counseling

In addition, prior to taking any action which will impact your schedule, (e.g. dropping or adding a class) it is strongly recommended that you see your academic counselor.
 

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Other Counseling Needs

Course Syllabus | Your Instructor | Course Components
Learning Objectives | Assignments | Good Stuff | Evaluation | Due Dates
Sinclair Policies Procedures | Dialogue About the Law

Your Instructor, Garnett McDonough,
garnett.mcdonough@sinclair.edu