2021 2022 - EPCC

1 20212022 Catalog2021-2022 President s Letter Welcome to El Paso Community College! Dr. William Serrata El Paso Community College President Congratulations, you have chosen The Best Place to Start & Finish your education. By registering at EPCC you will be able to achieve your goals and pursue your dreams. Not only does EPCC provide high quality and affordable education, we offer many opportunities for you. From interacting with our highly qualified faculty to participating in innovative learning experiences, EPCC will successfully prepare you for your future. EPCC makes learning convenient with five campuses located throughout El Paso County, all of which are being expanded to provide students with even more state-of-the-art facilities. EPCC offers classes at times that fit your schedule, including night, online and weekend courses. EPCC has over 150 programs of study to earn an Associates of Applied Science (AAS), Associates of Science (AS), Associates of Arts (AA) degree, or certificates of completion as well as more than 350 personal enrichment/continuing education courses.

2 We have programs that will get you ready for university transfer, prepare you to enter the workforce, or advance your career. Besides a great academic experience, EPCC also has a vibrant campus life. I encourage and invite you to participate in the many activities we offer, such as student clubs, student government, and campus events. Use this catalog as well as our website for additional online resources to assist you. Our faculty and staff are also here to provide guidance along the way to help you reach your educational and professional goals. We are committed to your success! Sincerely, Dr. William Serrata, El Paso Community College Board of Trustees 2021-2022 El Paso Community College District Board of Trustees Mr. Brian Haggerty Chair of the Board District 2, Northeast Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham Vice Chair of the Board District 5, East Mrs.

3 Belen Robles Board Secretary District 3, Central Mr. John Uxer Jr. Trustee District 1, Westside Ms. Christina Sanchez Trustee District 4, Central/South Ms. Nina Pi a Trustee District 6, Southeast Ms. Bonnie Soria Najera Trustee District 7, Lower Valley 2021-2022 Table of Contents 4 Table of Contents El Paso County Community College District Strategic Plan ..8 Accreditation ..8 Academic Calendar ..9 Our History ..10El Paso Community College Campuses ..10 Early College High School ..12 Dual Credit Program ..12 Our Future ..12 Important Notice to All Students ..13 Your Privacy Rights ..14 Admissions & Registration ..15 Attendance Eligibility .. 15 High School Graduate ..15 Transfer Student ..15 Dual Credit/Early College High School ..15 Early Admissions ..15 International Student ..15 Military & Veteran Approval ..15 High School Equivalency Exams ..15 Admissions & Registration 15 Apply for Admissions.

4 15 Specialized Admissions for Health for Financial Aid ..16 Submit Official Transcripts ..16 Get Vaccinated ..16 Assessment Test ..16 Attend New Student Orientation ..16 Meet with a Counselor ..16 Register for Classes ..16 Pay for Classes ..16 Residency Status, State Tuition and Fees ..16 Changes of Name and/or of Prior Credit ..16 Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower-Division Courses . 16 International Students .. 17 Application Information and Assistance ..17 Apply for Admissions ..17 SEVIS I-20/F-1 Visa ..17 Transcripts ..17 English Proficiency ..17 Other Requirements .. Citizens Enrollment Requirements and Conditions . 18 Work Employment ..18 Off-Campus Employment ..18 Military & Veteran Students .. 18 Benefits Application Process ..18 New Students ..18 Military Guest Students .. 19 First Time Guest Students ..19 Returning Guest Students ..19 Academic & Military Transcripts.

5 19 Advance Payment ..19 Military Experience ..19 Testing Testing ..20 Developmental and College Readiness Education ..20 English as a Second Language (ESL) .. 20 ESOL Courses ..20 Texas Success Initiative Assessment, Version (TSIA2) .. 20 Become TSIA Complete; Prepare for College Success ..20 What is TSIA2? ..20If I am exempt from TSIA2, do I still take the academic placement tests? ..20 What if English is not my first language?..21 What if I do not place into college level courses? ..21 How can I prepare or retest for the TSIA2? .. 21 Testing .. 21 Credit by Examination .. 21 Credit by Examination .. 22 International 22 Proficiency Examinations .. 22 Credit for Special Certification (Non-Traditional Credit) .. 23 High School Articulation .. 23 Options for Learning .. 23 Traditional Classes .. 23 Continuing Education and Workforce/Economic Development .. 23 Credit for Learning by Experience Option (CLEO).

6 23 Continuing Education Certificate Programs .. 23 Distance Learning .. 23 OER Degree Initiative .. 24 Tuition Rates .. 24 Senior Adult Tuition Rates .. 24 Fees .. 24 How to Pay Your Tuition and Fees .. 26 Installment Payment Plan .. 26 Refunds .. 26 Tuition Rebate .. 26 Financial Aid .. 26 General Information .. 26 The Application Process .. 26 Eligibility .. 27 Satisfactory Academic Progress .. 27 Repeated Courses .. 27 Remedial/ESOL Courses .. 28 Credit Hour Limit .. 28 Dual Credit .. 28 Financial Aid Suspension .. 28 Return to Financial Aid Good Standing .. 28 Satisfactory Academic Progress 28 Final Appeal (After Denial by the Financial Aid Appeal Committee) .. 28 Financial Aid Programs .. 28 Federal and State Grants .. 28 Federal Pell Grant .. 28 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) .. 29 Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) .. 29 Texas Educational Opportunity Grant.

7 29 Student Loans .. 29 William D. Ford Direct Loan Program .. 29 Private Alternative Loans .. 29 Tuition Emergency Loans .. 29 Student Employment .. 29 Scholarships .. 29 Tuition Aid Exemptions .. 29 Veteran Benefits .. 30GI Benefits .. 30 GoArmyEd .. 30 The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship .. 30 Hazlewood Act .. 30 Legacy Act (Child) .. 30 Hazlewood Act for Spouse/Child .. 30 Other Eligible Individuals .. 31 Grading & Academic 31 Attendance & Course Pursuit .. 31 Absence for Observation of Religious Holy Days .. 31 Dropping from Classes .. 32 Six Drop Rule .. 32 Student 32 Administrative 33 Reinstatement to Classes .. 33 Faculty Initiated Drops .. 33 For Administrative Initiated Drops .. 33 Table of Contents 2021-2022 5 Student Classification/Status ..33 Incomplete Grades ..34 Auditing a Class ..34 Change from Audit to Regular Status.

8 34 Change from Regular to Audit Status ..34 Scholastic Standards (Academic Standing) ..34 Academic Honors ..35 Graduation/Commencement ..35 Transfer of Credit to Other Colleges & Universities ..36 Requests for Official Transcripts ..36 Request for Enrollment Verification ..36 Services for Students ..36 Academic Computing Services ..36 Athletics ..36 NJCAA Eligibility Criteria ..36 Bookstore ..37 Campus Life ..37 Student Unions ..37 Tejano Food Pantry ..37 Veterans Resource Center ..37 Career and Transfer Services ..38 Center for Students with Disabilities ..38 College Readiness Consortium ..38 Counseling Services ..39 First-Year Experience-Early Alert ..39 Fort Bliss Programs ..39 Honors Program ..39 Intramural Sports ..40 International Student Services ..40 Leadership EPCC ..40 Learning Communities ..40 Libraries ..40 Phi Theta Kappa ..41 Recruitment Services ..41 Service Learning Program.

9 41 Tejano Ambassador Program ..41 Student Government Association ..41 Student Technology Services (STS) ..42 Guiding Paths to Success ..42 Tutorial Support Services ..42 Testing Services ..42 Test Preparation Services ..42 Student Support Services Program ..43 PREP Program ..43 The Pasos Program ..43 Retention Action Program ( ) ..43 Tutoring Services ..44 Workforce and Continuing Education ..44 Advanced Technology Center ..44 Language Institute ..45 Intensive English Program (IEP) ..45 Intensive English Program-Fast Track ..45 Spanish Classes ..45 Business/Computers/Technical Education ..45 Children s College ..45 Academic Enrichment/STEM ..45 Arts ..45 Sports and Fitness ..46 Community Education Program ..46 Driver Training ..46 Massage Therapy ..46 Nail Technology ..46 Cosmetology Instructor ..46 Law Enforcement Training Academy ..46 Health Studies ..46 Personal Enrichment.

10 47 Home and Garden ..47 Dance and Music ..47 Online Enrichment Classes ..47 Center for College Access and Development ..47 Contract Opportunities Center (COC) .. 47 Workforce Strategic Initiatives (WSI) .. 47 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) .. 47 Senior Adult Program .. 48 Center for Corporate and Workforce Training .. 48 Auto Collision Repair .. 48 Building Trades Academy .. 48 Institute for Customer Service Excellence-Southwest Region . 48 Corporate and Workforce Training .. 49 Student Rights and Responsibilities and Code of Conduct .. 49 Student Rights .. 49 Student Responsibilities .. 51 Student Code of Conduct .. 51 Public/College Order Offenses .. 53 Misuse of Computing Resources and Technology .. 53 Records of Disciplinary Actions .. 54 Request to Review a Disciplinary Record .. 54 Other College Records .. 54 Obtaining a Copy of your Student Records.