2021-22 Catalog cover - Tyler Junior College

1 2 TJC Catalog 2021 2022 Tyler Junior College Catalog 2021 2022 Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Release Date: 3/8/22 About the Catalog The TJC Catalog is intended to serve as a guide to help you reach your desired goal, and it was prepared from existing information and policies, current at the time of dissemination. The Catalog is intended to serve as a resource to the student body of the institution, but it does not constitute a contract between Tyler Junior College and any person or entity. It is important to note that to the extent that any content of this Catalog conflicts with or is inconsistent with Tyler Junior College policies (current or as amended in the future), then College policies will control and govern. All Tyler Junior College policies may be found in the Board Policy Manual ( ). Additional guidance is also available in the TJC Student Handbook.

2 The content is subject to modification and change at any time in order to accommodate those changes in educational plans, resources, policies, procedures, and administrative, state, and federal regulations. For curriculum changes and updates, refer to the Catalog online at Not all courses listed in this Catalog are offered each semester. The College reserves the right to select the courses to be offered during any session. Each semester the College produces an online schedule listing of those courses to be offered. Schedules are made public and available to students as early as possible prior to the beginning of each Fall, Spring, May, Summer and Winter semester. Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment, and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

3 Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence. TJC Catalog 2021 2022 3 President s Letter Dearest Apaches, Welcome to Tyler Junior College , home of the Black and Gold! TJC is a world-class, premier and award-winning institution of higher learning where student and community success are paramount, and where the core values of unity, caring, integrity, empowering and excellence serve as our north star. The College s steadfast commitment to educational excellence, stellar service, innovative programming and authentic partnerships can be attributed to a visionary Board of Trustees, an exceptionally strong and capable leadership team, a truly knowledgeable and committed staff, faculty who celebrate teaching and learning on a daily basis and are subject matter experts, and a very supportive community that is pro-education.

4 TJC proudly celebrates all students, who in addition to excelling academically, are engaged in giving back to our communities through their leadership in student organizations, athletic programs and cultural and artistic events, all while remaining focused on promoting an institutional culture that embraces the values of TJC. Our students are at the heart of everything we do at TJC, and we are glad you are here! We invite you to continue to learn as much as you can about our beloved TJC through this Catalog , and to proactively connect and engage, so that you can make the most of your time while in Apache Nation. I am honored to serve you as President of Tyler Junior College and to have the privilege of witnessing a United TJC working to advance our region, state and country. Dr. Juan E. Mejia President & CEO 4 TJC Catalog 2021 2022 Table of Contents ABOUT TJC 9 Board of Trustees .. 9 Accreditation.

5 9 TJC Mission Statement .. 9 TJC Vision Statement .. 9 TJC Civility 9 Statement of Nondiscrimination .. 9 Our Pledge .. 9 How We Began .. 9 2021 2022 CALENDAR 10 WHERE WE MEET 11 Buildings and Facilities .. 11 The Main Campus .. 11 TJC West .. 12 Family Learning Center .. 12 TJC Jacksonville .. 12 TJC North .. 12 TJC Rusk .. 12 HOW TO GET STARTED 14 Admissions .. 14 Methods of Admission .. 14 1. Admission of High School Graduates .. 14 2. Admission by Examination .. 14 3. Admission of Transfer Students .. 14 4. Transient Admissions .. 14 5. Special Admissions .. 14 6. International Students .. 15 7. Immigrant & Refugee Students: .. 15 8. Veterans Affairs .. 15 9. Hazlewood Act .. 15 Admissions Test Scores Requirement .. 16 New Student Orientation .. 16 Parent and Family Orientation .. 16 Selective Admissions .. 16 Admission Appeals .. 17 Immunization .. 17 Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement.

6 17 Re Admit Policy .. 17 Residency Classification .. 17 SB 1528 (Non-Residents) .. 17 Reclassification .. 18 Minimum Requirements .. 18 Tuition and Fees .. 18 Special Fees .. 18 Out of District Surcharge .. 18 Fees .. 18 General Education Fee .. 18 Student Life Fee .. 18 Technology Fee .. 18 Health Service 19 Registration Fee .. 19 Campus Security Fee .. 19 Differential Fee .. 19 Laboratory 19 High Cost Course Fees .. 19 3000/4000 Level Course 19 Individual Music Instruction .. 19 Distance Ed Fee .. 19 Non-Course Based Option (NCBO) Fee .. 19 Non-Funded Course 19 Posting Fee .. 19 Returned Check Fee .. 19 Replacement ID Fee .. 19 Payment Plan Admin Fee .. 19 Payment Plan Late Fee .. 19 Reinstatement Fee .. 19 Dual Credit Late Processing Fee .. 19 Course Specific Fees .. 19 ID Cards .. 19 Vehicle Registration .. 19 How to Pay for College .. 20 Financial Aid Funds .. 20 Installment Plan.

7 20 Tuition Payment Agreement (subject to availability) .. 20 Payment by an Outside Company .. 20 TJC Refund Policy .. 20 Refund of Mandatory Tuition and Fees .. 20 Weekend College .. 20 Special Notes .. 20 Refund of Mandatory Tuition and Fees .. 20 Drops and 22 Career Planning .. 22 Academic Advising and Testing .. 22 Testing Services .. 22 Testing/Assessment .. 22 State Testing Requirements .. 22 TSI* Exemptions/Exceptions .. 23 TSI Pre-Assessment Activity .. 23 Special Accommodations .. 23 Credit by Examination .. 24 WHAT WE EXPECT 25 Responsibility for Admission Requirements .. 25 Attendance .. 25 Student Absences on Religious Holy Days .. 25 Student Absence Responsibility .. 25 Date of Last Attendance .. 25 Acceptable Forms of Identification .. 25 Classification, Load and 26 Student Classification .. 26 Student Load .. 26 Course Numbering .. 26 Drop/Withdrawal .. 27 Drop/Withdrawal from Course(s).

8 27 Limitations on Number of Courses that May Be Dropped (TEC ) .. 27 Reinstatements .. 27 Academic Standing .. 27 Academic Standing .. 27 Academic Integrity .. 28 Grades .. 28 Grade Forgiveness Policy .. 28 Grades and Reports .. 28 Academic Fresh Start .. 28 Grading System .. 29 Dean s and President s List .. 29 Graduating with Honors .. 29 Transferring Credits .. 29 Transfer Credit .. 29 Military Credit .. 29 TJC Catalog 2021 2022 5 Transfer Disputes .. 30 Reverse Transfer Graduation .. 31 Records .. 31 Records and Transcripts .. 31 Review of Record .. 31 Parental Notification Policy in Higher Education .. 31 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act .. 31 Informed Consent .. 32 Change of Name or Address .. 32 Change of Address .. 32 Drug-Free Campus Statement/Zero Tolerance Policy .. 32 HOW WE HELP YOU 33 Financial Aid .. 33 Steps for Financial Aid Processing Each Year.

9 33 Deadline .. 33 Financial Aid Offered .. 33 Financial Aid Particulars .. 33 Grants .. 33 Loans .. 34 Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement .. 34 Employment .. 34 Assistive and Rehabilitation Program .. 35 Bureau of Indian Affairs .. 35 Tuition Exemption Program .. 35 Veterans 36 Hazlewood .. 36 Scholarships .. 36 Presidential Honors Scholarship .. 36 Dean s Scholarship .. 37 General Scholarship .. 37 Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship .. 37 TJC Promise Scholarship .. 37 Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship .. 37 Athletic Scholarship .. 37 Legacy Scholarship .. 37 Residential Life and Housing .. 37 About the Halls .. 37 Meal Plan Options .. 38 Housing Application Process .. 38 Campus Clinic .. 38 Bacterial Meningitis .. 39 Ornelas Health and Physical Education Center .. 39 Intramural and Recreational Sports .. 39 Center for Student Life and Involvement (CSLI) .. 39 Student Senate.

10 39 Apache Cheer .. 40 Recreational Room .. 40 Clubs and Organizations .. 40 Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) .. 40 Apache Band .. 40 Apache Belles .. 40 Choral Activities .. 40 Athletic Program .. 40 Tutoring Services .. 40 Student Support Services .. 40 Commit to Complete .. 41 Vaughn Library/Learning Resource Center .. 41 Accommodating Pregnant Students .. 42 Perkins CTE Success Center .. 42 CTE Success Services .. 42 Grievance Procedures .. 43 College Student Complaint Procedures .. 43 State and Federal Student Complaint Procedures .. 44 Title IX .. 44 Title IX Grievance Procedures .. 45 WHAT WE OFFER 46 Graduate Guarantees .. 46 Honors Program .. 46 Presidential Honors at TJC .. 46 Continuing Studies .. 46 Continuing Education .. 47 Small Business Development Center .. 47 Tyler Area Business Incubator .. 47 Adult Basic Education (non-credit) .. 47 Corporate Services .. 47 Distance Education.