Student Responsibilities

College of the Redwoods 2007-2008 College Catalog

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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Student Responsibilities

Report Change of Address to the College

A student who changes his/her place of residence (or changes any other address that may be used by the college to conduct official business) should report the change promptly to the Student Assistance Center (Eureka Campus), the Admissions and Records Office (other instructional sites), or online through WebAdvisor, www. redwoods.edu/webadvisor . Although this may not seem crucial at the time the change is made, financial aid checks, paychecks, and important registration and graduation information from the college may not reach its intended destination if this information is not kept up-to-date.

Report Changes in Academic Interests to the Counseling/Advising Center

The more current a student’s educational plan, the more likely it is that s/he will progress through the required coursework in the most efficient way possible. Students thinking about making a program change should be sure to consult with the staff in the Counseling and Advising Center to understand how the change may affect the achievement of their new or their original educational goal.

Attend Courses on a Regular Basis

Since regular attendance is a critical factor in student success, students at the College are expected to attend all sessions of each class in which they are enrolled. In general, absences may be considered excessive when the number of absences exceeds the total number of hours that the class meets during one week. All faculty are encouraged to include information about their attendance requirements in their course outlines; students should make certain they understand the attendance standards that are to be met in each class. Students who know that they will be absent from class for more than one week should notify the instructor (or appropriate Division office) in advance.

Withdrawing from Courses

Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from courses thay are not able to complete. Students who officially withdraw before the published withdrawal deadline will receive a “W” (Withdrawal) on their academic records. Students who stop attending a course without officially withdrawing will receive an “F” (Failure) on their academic records.

Officially Withdraw from the College (if necessary)

While it is our hope that all students will be able to complete the terms for which they register, there are times when students may need to drop all of their classes and withdraw completely from the College. When this occurs, the following steps must be followed:

Drop all classes in which you are enrolled.
Return all books and equipment that belong to the College.
Pay all loans and financial obligations that are outstanding to the College.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid (if a financial aid recipient).

If these things are not done, re-enrollment will be blocked and CR transcripts and other important records will not be released to other institutions or agencies.

Understand and Follow Degree or Certificate Requirements

Although counselors and advisors are available to help students plan their programs, each student is responsible for following the regulations set forth in the catalog and for selecting courses that will enable her/him to achieve the desired educational goals.

Adding Courses After the Semester Begins

Students will be allowed to add classes during the first week of the semester.

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