Spring 2019 - ccac.edu

1 Spring 2019. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT. Thank you for choosing CCAC to access higher education or workforce training. As we implement our mission to provide affordable access to quality education, we want to ensure you have the essential support tools to succeed in your educational and career goals. Whether you plan to transfer to another institution after completing your degree, prepare to enter the workforce or just expand your skills, our goal is your success. Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, President, CCAC. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 16 WEEK 14 WEEK. Priority registration for military/veteran students .. October 12 October 12. Priority registration for current students .. October 15 18 October 15 18. Open registration for new & current students .. October 19 October 19. Spring 2019 Tuition Due Date Obtain financial clearance on your student account to avoid being assessed a late fee.

2 January 9 January 9. Last day to drop classes in person with 100% drop of charges .. January 12 January 26. Classes begin .. January 14 January 28. Summer 2019 registration February 4 February 4. Last day to drop classes with 80% drop of charges .. January 29 February 7. Deadline to be listed in the commencement program for May graduation March 1 March 1. Midterm grades available on CCAC Central March 7 March 14. Last day for students to complete I grade work from Fall March 8 March 8. Fall 2019 registration begins .. March 29 March 29. Fall 2018 I grades changed to F April 5 April 5. Last day to withdraw with a W April 8 April 9. Classes end .. May 6 May 5 (Sunday). Reading/study day (no classes) 14-week ---------------------- May 6. Final examinations (Tuesday Monday).. May 7 13 May 7 13. Grades available to students on CCAC Central e-Services after 12 noon.

3 May 15 May 15. Commencement May 16 May 16. Check dates with your campus for New Student Orientation programs offered on all campuses. The majority of courses offered are 16. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE weeks or 14 weeks in length and follow this academic calendar. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Monday) January 21 CCAC closed 16-week classes 15 weeks of classes Spring break (Monday Sunday) April 15 21 (No classes) 1 week of examinations 14-week classes Friday, April 19 Sunday, April 21 CCAC closed 13 weeks of classes 1 week of examinations Classes resume (Monday) April 22 Please note: Some courses follow a shorter schedule. TABLE OF CONTENTS Visiting Students (See page 4). 1. Complete your ADMISSIONS APPLICATION ONLINE available at ..4. 2. Apply for FINANCIAL AID by submitting the FAFSA form , available online at 6. 3.

4 First-time degree, certificate and diploma seeking students are required to complete an online STUDENT ORIENTATION before they can register for classes. ONLINE STUDENT ORIENTATION You can take this now! If you have applied, log onto the online student orientation using your student ID number. Visit 4. Schedule your PLACEMENT TEST(s). Schedule an on site placement test. Go to and select events. Your CCAC ID number is required to schedule. Placement testing is required of all full-time, associate degree seeking students who do not have prior college experience. Please refer to page 4 of this document to determine if your program of study is a degree, certificate or diploma. Photo ID is required ..7. Prepare for PLACEMENT 5. Meet with an ACADEMIC ADVISOR to discuss your education plan. New students and students in several other categories are required to meet with an academic advisor.

5 Schedule a meeting at If you plan to transfer to another institution, we strongly urge you to make an appointment to meet with a COUNSELOR as soon as 6. Register for CLASSES. Photo ID is required. (A registration form is available on page 12)..10 12. 7. Pay for the Online Student Account Center (accessible via MyCCAC) to view your eBill statement, enroll in a payment plan and pay online via credit card or ACH (e-check)..13 14. 8. Even if you have submitted an earlier transcript, you need to submit your FINAL TRANSCRIPTS. Include high school/GED and any college transcripts. (Complete an application for transfer credit at your campus admissions office)..4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS ..15 17. HONORS PROGRAM ..18. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION ..19. CREDIT COURSE SCHEDULE ..20 112. ADMISSIONS REGISTRATION ADVISING FINANCIAL AID STUDENT ACCOUNTS.

6 Make sure you get the classes you want. Courses fill quickly and offerings are limited. All these offices are open to serve you at the times listed below (Last advising appointment begins 1/2 hour before closing): All 4 Campuses Monday Thursday 8:00 AM 7:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Standard Enrollment Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM observance: January 21, 2019. Services Hours Second Saturday of each month 10:00 AM 1:00 PM CCAC offices closed Extended Hours Friday, January 11 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Spring break for all Campuses Saturday, January 12 8:30 AM 4:30 PM April 15 21, 2019. No classes Saturday, January 19 10:00 AM 1:00 PM. Friday, January 25 8:00 AM 5:00 PM April 19 21, 2019. Saturday, January 26 8:30 AM 4:30 PM CCAC offices closed TUITION DUE DATE FOR Spring 2019. Spring 2019 Tuition Registration will be accepted after the tuition Due Date is Wednesday, due date; however financial clearance/payment MyCCAC portal is available on January 9, 2019 is due at time of registration.

7 The web throughout weekends &. holiday breaks at This schedule is published by the Community College of Allegheny County. Although the information herein is accurate as of the publication date, schedule changes routinely occur up to, and including, the start of classes. For the most up-to-date information, visit or the campus you plan to attend. 1. PROGRAMS OF STUDY (UPDATE: September 2018). Select the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program that supports your interests and educational plan. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees include specific coursework along with a core of general education courses in English, mathematics, science, social sciences and humanities. Many students enter the workforce with associate degrees. Others choose to work with a counselor to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree either by using articulation agreements between CCAC and nearly 30 other universities or by using certain degrees designed as templates for specialized programs.

8 Associate degrees require at least 60 college credits and take 15 to 24 months of full-time study to complete (longer for part-time students). Arts & Humanities Education, Social & Behavioral Science, Technology, Engineering &. ^ UP General Studies Sciences & Human Services (continued) Mathematics (STEM) (continued). ^ UP Liberal Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Civil Engineering Technology 026 Art Social Work Foundation Computer-Aided Drafting & Design 128 Film Technician Teacher Education: Middle Level & Technology Graphic Communications Secondary 784 Cybersecurity Industrial Art & Design Computer Information Systems Music Health * Anesthesia Technologist Data Analytics Technology 140 Music Technology Electronic Engineering Technology * Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Theatre Engineering Science (Ultrasound).

9 Business * Dietetic Technician Engineering Technology ^ UP Business * Health Information Technology Information Technology Support 097 Business, CCAC & IUP * Massage Therapist Manufacturing Technology 105 Accounting * Medical Assistant Mechanical Drafting & Design Technology 340 Accounting Specialist * Medical Laboratory Technician Mechatronics Technology Administrative Assistant * Nuclear Medicine Technology 108 Multimedia Programming, Simulation & 378 Aviation Management * Nursing Gaming Aviation Technology * Occupational Therapy Assistant 454 Nanotechnology Business Management * Paramedic Physics Court Reporter * Pharmacy Technician Software Development Culinary Arts * Physical Therapist Assistant Trades Foodservice, Lodging & Recreation * Radiation Therapy Technology ASEP/ASSET/CAP Manufacturer Management * Radiologic Technologist Automotive Technology Paralegal * Respiratory Therapy Automotive Technology Tourism Management * Surgical Technologist Building Construction Estimating Education, Social & Behavioral Science, Technology, Engineering & Building Construction Supervision Sciences & Human Services Mathematics (STEM) Building Construction Technology American Sign Language English ^ UP Mathematics & Sciences * Electrical Construction (JATC/IBEW)

10 Interpreting Architectural Drafting & Design Technology Criminal Justice & Criminology Technology Electrical Distribution Technology Early Education & Child Development Biology Facilities Maintenance Technology Education Paraprofessional Biotechnology Heating & Air Conditioning Fire Science Administration Chemistry Mechatronics Technology ^ UP Health & Physical Education 379* Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship 615 Homeland Security Stationary Operating Engineer Welding Technology Psychology ^ UP University Parallel Program. These programs are often used as templates when working with a counselor to design a transfer strategy for specialized programs at other colleges and universities. * Applicants to these programs will be admitted to General Studies. These programs have specific requirements for admission, and students must submit a separate application.