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Academic Regulations
2016-2017 Catalog
Student Grade Review Petition
If a student is of the opinion that a grade received for a
particular course is improper, the student may take action
as follows:
1. Discuss the grade received with the
instructor involved, or
2. Obtain a Student Grade Review Petition
from the Counseling Office.
Complete the form for processing no later than
the last day of the semester (excluding summer
sessions) following the semester for which the
grade was received. Once the petition has been
signed by the Dean of Instruction, the original will
be forwarded to Admission and Records. A copy
of the results will be sent to the counseling office
to be placed in the student’s file and the student
will be notified of the results in writing by
Admissions and Records.
3. If a student wishes to appeal the decision,
the student may submit a written grievance.
See Grievance and Complaint Policy for Students
on page 45 and follow the three steps listed.
Non-Credit Classes
Non-credit classes are classes in which the student receives
neither units nor a grade; however, at the completion of the
course the registrar will record on the transcript that such a
course was completed.
Students will be governed by the same attendance policies
and responsibilities as those students taking credit classes. (A
student may not attend a class without enrolling.)
Note: Credit status is required for pursuit of Associate
Degrees and Certificates.
Final Examinations
Class examinations on a semester’s work are given at the
close of each semester. Failure to attend the examination may
result in a grade of “
F
” for the examination. Arrangements
for emergencies may be made with approval of the individual
instructor.
Articulation with High Schools
1. Clovis Community College has entered into
course-specific articulation agreements
with a number of local high schools whereby
students may waive a prerequisite.
2. Upon completion of one of these articulated
courses, the certificate issued by the high school for
the articulated high school course may serve as
the prerequisite waiver. The certificate should
then be turned in to the college’s Student
Services Office for processing.
Earning Course and Unit Credit
In addition to earning credits in residence by attending classes,
a student may also earn credits in the following ways:
Advanced Placement Program Credit (AP)
Courses offered through the College Entrance Examination
Board are recognized and individual colleges of this district
are authorized to award appropriate placement and/or credit
for these courses in accordance with established college
standards. Petitions to apply for credit may be obtained from
the Admissions and Records Office.
A residency of 12 units of satisfactory work (“C” average) must
be completed at Clovis Community College prior to allowance
of credit under this program. Currently, AP credit is granted
for grades “3,” “4,” or “5.”
Note: AP credit in American Government does meet the U.S.
Constitution requirement for teaching credential candidates
(Ed. Code Sec. 13132). However, it does NOT satisfy the
requirements of Political Science 2 because it does not address
state and local requirements (Ed. Code Sec. 40404). Candidates
seeking a bachelor’s degree at a California State University must
satisfy national, state and local government requirements. The
requirements at the University of California vary by campus.
Cooperative Work Experience
Work experience and field work credit may be earned in some
designated courses.