TCC College Catalog 2017 - 2018

1 College Catalog 2017 2018 Tidewater Community College provides its website, Catalog , handbooks, and any other printed materials or electronic media for your general guidance. The College does not guarantee that the information contained within them, including, but not limited to, the contents of any page that resides under the DNS registrations of is up-to-date, complete and accurate, and individuals assume any risks associated with relying upon such information without checking other credible sources, such as a student s academic advisor. In addition, a student s or prospective student s reliance upon information contained within these sources, or individual program catalogs or handbooks, when making academic decisions does not constitute, and should not be construed as, a contract with the College .

2 Further, the College reserves the right to make changes to any provision or requirement within these sources, as well as changes to any curriculum or program, whether during a student s enrollment or otherwise. Links or references to other materials and websites provided in the above-referenced sources are also for information purposes only and do not constitute the College s endorsement of products or services referenced. TCC encourages and supports a learning environment where free expression of views and speech, which are essential components of academic freedom, is supported. In this learning environment students may encounter content (language, videos, pictures, and other teaching resources) that offers differing points of view or challenges their beliefs and values.

3 The College encourages students to make informed decisions when selecting courses. Students with questions may contact the faculty member teaching the course . In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Board policy, the College does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Please contact the Office of Educational Accessibility at 757-822-7752 regarding equal access. Tidewater Community College is committed to equal access to its programs and services governed by this policy of non-discrimination. These programs and services include, but are not limited to, all employees, student governments, curricula and other programs sponsored by the College .

4 Tidewater Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to the College s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Post Office Box 9000, Norfolk, VA 23509-9000, 757- 8 22 -170 8 . Version 5 - 8/04/17 Tidewater Community College 2017 /2018 Catalog | WELCOME WELCOME TO TIDEWATER COMMUNITY College As a Tidewater Community College student, you are joining a rich culture that is as diverse as the communities we serve a culture that collectively claims your success as its central tenet.

5 We are committed to your success and providing you a quality learning experience. Making success a reality for all students requires a significant investment of time and effort by faculty and staff as well as a considerable investment in physical and personnel resources that support a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment. Your success is the return on our investment. This Catalog describes a broad range of programs and services reflective of the faculty s expertise and commitment to preparing you for transfer, to further your career, or for personal interest. I encourage you to take advantage of all that Tidewater Community College has to offer by engaging faculty, staff, and your peers on the path to achieving your academic, career, and personal goals.

6 This is an exciting time to be a Tidewater Community College student. From here, you really can go anywhere! Sincerely, Daniel T. DeMarte Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer iii LOCATIONS | Tidewater Community College 2017 /2018 Catalog Tidewater Community College Center for Military and Veterans Education 121 College Place 1700 College Crescent Norfolk, VA 23510 Virginia Beach, VA 23453 757-822-1122 757- 822-7777 Center for Workforce Solutions Regional Automotive Center 7000 College Drive 600 Innovation Drive Suffolk, VA 23435 Chesapeake, VA 23320 757- 822-1234 757-822-5000 Chesapeake Campus Roper Performing Arts Center 1428 Cedar Road 340 Granby Street Chesapeake, VA 23322 Norfolk.

7 VA 23510 757- 822- 510 0 757-822-1450 Norfolk Campus TCC at Tri-Cities Center 300 Granby Street 1070 University Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23510 Portsmouth, VA 23703 757- 8 2 2 -1110 757- 822-2623 Portsmouth Campus Visual Arts Center 120 Campus Drive 340 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23701 Portsmouth, VA 23704 757- 822-2124 757- 822-1888 Virginia Beach Campus TCC Information Center 1700 College Crescent 757-822-1122 Virginia Beach, VA 23453 1- 800 -371- 0898 757- 822-710 0 Advanced Technology Center 1700 College Crescent Virginia Beach, VA 23543 757- 822-7601 iv Tidewater Community College 2017 /2018 Catalog | TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL 1 The TCC History.

8 3 Tidewater Community College Mission Accreditation and Governing College Commitment to Diversity and Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation, Inc..4 Tidewater Community College Alumni Virginia Tidewater Programs ..4 Career and Technical Education Degrees and Certificates ..4 College Transfer Degrees ..4 International Study Abroad ..5 Developmental English as a Second Language (ESL)..5 Continuing Education ..5 Workforce Solutions ..5 Registered Apprenticeship Programs Through TCC ..5 Admission to the College ..5 General Admission ..5 Curricular Admission ..6 Admission to Specific Admission Curriculum Changes ..6 Non-Curricular Admission ..6 Non-Immigrant Applicants With International Students.

9 6 Transfer Applicants ..6 Senior Citizens Higher Education Admission for High School and Home School Admission Refusal or Classification of Students ..7 Curricular ..7 Non-Curricular ..7 Full-Time ..7 Part-Time ..7 Academic Student Level ..7 Campus of Placement Testing ..7 English as a Second Language Placement Testing ..7 Required Enrollment in Developmental Ability to Benefit ..7 Orientation ..7 General Education Goals and Student Learning Outcomes ..8 Credit for Other Education and Transferring From Other Transcripts From Institutions Outside the Transfer Credit Appeals Advanced Standing Credit by Standardized Examination ..9 Credit By Local Examination.

10 9 Credit Through Training By Non-Collegiate Credit Through Experiential Substitution or Waiver of Curriculum Requirements ..9 Servicemembers Opportunity Registration Academic Calendar ..10 course Requisites ..10 Academic Minimum Enrollment Requirement ..10 Auditing Change of Types of Changes ..10 course Withdrawal ..10 Effective Date of Official College and course 11 Tuition and 11 Academic course Credits .. 11 course Numbering .. 11 Grading 11 Computing the Grade Point Average (GPA)..12 Semester GPA ..12 Curriculum GPA ..12 Cumulative GPA ..12 Repeated course Policy ..12 Limit on Repeating a course ..12 Examinations ..12 course Academic Academic Warning.