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1919 Spanos Court Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 568-3041 www.losrios.edu

Chancellor Dr. Brian King

Board of Trustees Pamela Haynes Dustin Johnson Robert Jones John Knight Tami Nelson Deborah Ortiz Ruth Scribner

The information in this catalog was accurate as of March 2018 and does not reflect changes that may have occurred since that time. It is the policy of the District to implement policies to guarantee that no qualified student or prospective student or any person having an educational relationship with the District shall be unlawfully discriminated against, harassed, or excluded from any benefits, activities, or programs on the grounds of one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics, or due to the association with a person or group with one or more of the following actual or perceived characteristics: ethnic group identification, race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth-related condition, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or religious creed, age (over forty), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, military and veteran status, marital status, or conversing in a language other than English. However, students shall be required to speak English when the use of English is necessary for educational or communication purposes.

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President’s Welcome ........................................................... ivARC Administration .......................................................... v2017-2018 Academic Calendar ............................................1ARC Class Locations ..........................................................2 Campus Map ......................................................................3About the College ...............................................................4Vision, Mission, Commitment and Values ..........................4Institutional Student Learning Outcomes ..........................6Degrees and Certificates .....................................................7Department Certificates ................................................... 10

Getting Started

Admission to College ........................................................ 12Commitment to Success ................................................... 12 Steps to Success ................................................................. 13Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories ......................... 14Transportation .................................................................. 15Pay Your Fees .................................................................... 16Student Access Card and Universal Transit Pass (UTP) Sticker ............................ 18 How to Get Refunds ......................................................... 19Financial Aid .................................................................... 19Enrollment / Tuition Fee Schedule ...................................22

Student Resources

Support Services and Programs .........................................24

Educational Progress

Educational Progress ......................................................... 32Admissions Information ................................................... 32Attendance Requirements ................................................. 33Academic Standards .......................................................... 33Grades and Credit ............................................................. 33Regulations on Course Repetition & Repeatability ..........36Academic Probation ..........................................................38Progress Dismissal ............................................................38Academic Honors .............................................................38Student Petitions ...............................................................38

Campus Safety

Campus Safety ..................................................................40Education and Prevention ............................................40-41Crime Statistics ................................................................. 41Reporting Crimes or Other Emergencies ..........................42

Policies, Rights & Responsibilities

Non-discrimination Policy ................................................44Access to Student Records ................................................44Student Rights & Responsibilities .................................... 45Reporting Sexual Assault ..................................................50Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking Policies .................................. 51 Illegal Downloads & File Sharing ..................................... 52Children on Campus ........................................................ 52Faculty Statement of Professional Ethics ........................... 53Classified Staff Statement of Professional Ethics ...............54Administrator Statement of Professional Ethics ................54 Timelines for Student Grievance ...................................... 55

General Education

Graduation .......................................................................58Course Numbering ........................................................... 58ARC Graduation Requirements ........................................ 59ARC General Education Requirements ............................60Description of GE Areas and Alignment with Institutional Student Learning Outcomes .................... 61

Transfer

Transfer to Four-year Institutions .....................................66Transfer to the California State University (CSU) ............66ARC Associate Degrees for Transfer .................................68CSU General Education Pattern ................................. 68-69Transfer to the University of California (UC) ................... 70UC and CSU Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ................................ 71-72Transfer Center ................................................................. 73External Examinations ...................................................... 73AP (Advanced Placement) Test Scores ......................... 74-75IB (International Baccalaureate) Test Scores ..................... 76CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Test Scores 77

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Apprenticeship ..................................................................80Career and Technical Education .......................................80Cooperative Work Experience Education & Internship Programs .................................................80Independent Study ............................................................82

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Special Academic ProgramsApprenticeship ..................................................................80Career and Technical Education (CTE) ...........................80Cooperative Work Experience Education & Internship ....80Independent Study ............................................................82Los Rios Study Abroad Program .......................................82

Programs of StudyAccounting ....................................................................... 83Administration of Justice ..................................................89Anthropology ....................................................................92Apprenticeship ..................................................................96Art .................................................................................. 118Art New Media ............................................................... 130ASL-English Interpreter Preparation ............................... 139Astronomy ...................................................................... 144Automotive Collision Technology ................................... 145 Automotive Technology .................................................. 149Biology & Biotechnology ................................................ 158Business .......................................................................... 165Business Technology ....................................................... 173Chemistry ....................................................................... 178Community Services Education ..................................... 181Computer Information Science ....................................... 184Deaf Culture & ASL Studies ..........................................203Design & Engineering Technology .................................206Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology ..................................... 210Early Childhood Education ............................................ 213Economics ...................................................................... 225Electronics Technology ...................................................227Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (see Paramedic) ...436Energy ............................................................................237Engineering .................................................................... 239English ............................................................................ 241English as a Second Language ........................................ 255Fashion ........................................................................... 261Fire Technology .............................................................. 267Foreign Languages ..........................................................282Funeral Service Education ..............................................287Geography & GIS ...........................................................290Geology .......................................................................... 298Gerontology .................................................................... 301Health Education............................................................ 313Healthcare Interpreting .................................................. 314History............................................................................ 316Homeland Security ......................................................... 321Honors ............................................................................ 322Horticulture .................................................................... 323Hospitality Management ................................................ 329Human Career Development ..........................................334

Human Lactation ........................................................... 336Human Services .............................................................. 339Humanities .....................................................................342Interdisciplinary Studies .................................................344Interior Design ................................................................347Journalism ...................................................................... 352Kinesiology & Athletics .................................................. 355Learning Resource Center ..............................................380Legal Assisting ................................................................ 381Library ............................................................................ 385Management ...................................................................386Marketing ....................................................................... 391Mathematics & Statistics ................................................ 395Music ..............................................................................403Natural Resources ........................................................... 416Nursing & Allied Health ................................................424Nutrition & Foods .......................................................... 432Paramedic .......................................................................436Philosophy ......................................................................441Physical Education (see Kinesiology & Athletics) ........... 355Physical Science & Physics ..............................................444Political Science ..............................................................447Psychology ...................................................................... 450Public Safety ................................................................... 456Real Estate ...................................................................... 472Recreation ....................................................................... 474Respiratory Care ............................................................. 475Science - General ............................................................ 478Sign Language Studies (see Deaf Culture & ASL Studies) ..............................203 (see ASL-English Interpreter Preparation) ................... 139Social Science ..................................................................480Sociology ........................................................................482Speech Communication .................................................. 485Speech/Language Pathology ...........................................487Student Government .......................................................489Teacher Education ..........................................................490Theatre Arts .................................................................... 491Welding Technology .......................................................508Work Experience ............................................................. 513

Administration and FacultyList of Administrators ..................................................... 518List of Faculty ................................................................. 518

Catalog IndexIndex ............................................................................... 531

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Welcome to American River CollegeIt is my great honor to offer an official and friendly welcome to you on behalf of American River College! I wanted to start by sharing ARC’s new vision, mission, and commitment to social justice – they are an integral part of all we do.

Our Vision Transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education.

Our Mission American River College places students first in providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community. American River College, serving the greater Sacramento region, offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve career as well as other academic and personal goals.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community.

We want all students to feel welcome at American River College. No matter what your career, academic, and personal goals happen to be, we want you to be a part of our community.

This college catalog is a resource for you as an ARC student. You will find key information about:

• Academic programs, including our associate degrees and certificates

• Support services, all designed to help you succeed

• Your rights and responsibilities as a student

Please keep in mind that policies and regulations are subject to change. Many of these changes are dictated by the State of California or federal agencies. This catalog captures the latest information as of March 2018, but changes happen on a regular basis. For updated information, be sure to visit the college website at arc.losrios.edu.

If there are significant changes – such as new programs or important regulations – American River College will publish a catalog addendum. If addenda are published, they will typically appear in June and November. Please visit our website to see if an addendum has been published for this catalog.

I wish you nothing but success in your future journeys. Thank you!

Thomas G. GreenePresident, American River College

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Vice Presidents Administrative Services ......................................................................................... Kuldeep Kaur Instruction ...................................................................................................Dr. Lisa Lawrenson Student Services................................................................................................. Dr. Robin Neal

Associate Vice Presidents

Instruction & Curriculum .......................................................................................Kate Jaques Instruction & Learning Resources ......................................................Dr. Kale Braden (Interim) Student Services.........................................................................................Chad Funk (Interim) Student Services - Grant Programs ........................................................... Dr. Jeffrey Stephenson Workforce Development ............................................................................Dr. Frank Kobayashi

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Admissions & Transition Services ......................................................................... Parrish Geary Behavioral & Social Sciences ................................................................................. Carlos Reyes Business & Computer Science ........................................................................... Kirsten Corbin Career Education & Workforce Development .......................................................Raquel Arata Counseling & Transfer Services ................................................................ Sonia Ortiz-Mercado Distance Education, Virtual Education Center ..................................................... Marsha Reske English ......................................................................................................... Douglas Herndon Equity Programs & Pathways ............................................................................ Joshua Johnson Fine & Applied Arts ............................................................................ Angela Milano (Interim) Health & Education ............................................................................................... Jan DeLapp Humanities ............................................................................................................. Diana Hicks Kinesiology & Athletics ............................................................................... Dr. Derrick Booth Mathematics ................................................................................................Dr. Roger Davidson McClellan/Public Safety Center ............................................................................ Steven Segura Natomas Education Center .................................................................. Frank Malaret (Interim) Planning, Research & Technology ..................................................................... Dr. Adam Karp Science and Engineering ....................................................................................... Dr. Rina Roy Support Programs ........................................................................................... Kolleen Ostgaard Technical Education ...................................................................................... Dr. Trish Caldwell

Other Administrative Staff

Administrative Services Director .............................................................................Cheryl Sears American Apprenticship Initiative Grant Project Director ............................... Cynthia Sommer Bookstore Manager ....................................................................................................Koue Vang CA Apprenticship Initiative Grant Director ...........................................................Josef Preciado College Advancement Director .......................................................................... Kirsten DuBray College Police Captain ................................................................................................Chris Day Communication & Public Information Officer ........................................................ Scott Crow Nursing Program Director ..................................................................... Lucille Rybka (Interim) TRIO (SSS) Grant Programs Director ...............................................................Tanya Anderson TRIO, Educational Talent Search Project Director ................................................ Diana Garcia TRIO, Upward Bound Program Director ........................................................... Maricela Juarez

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Note: Online (eServices) enrollment is available every day, including holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for registration and adding/dropping classes, except when down due to maintenance.

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Summer Session 2018Summer Classes Begin (1st 4-weeks, 1st 6-weeks, and 1st 8-weeks) June 11 Independence Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) July 4 End of Summer Session August 9 Summer Grades Available Online (Grades will not be mailed) August 14

Fall Semester 2018Fall Classes Begin (Full Semester, 1st 5-weeks and 1st 8-weeks) August 25 Saturday and Sunday Classes Begin August 25, 26 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) September 3 Veterans Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) November 12 Last Day to Drop Full Semester Classes November 20 Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes, Offices Closed) November 22-25 Finals December 14-20 End of Fall Semester December 20 Winter Recess December 21, 2018-January 1, 2019 Fall Grades Available Online (Grades will not be mailed) 1st week of January

Spring Semester 2019Spring Classes Begin (Full Semester, 1st 5-weeks and 1st 8-weeks) January 19 Saturday and Sunday Classes Begin January 19, 20 Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No Classes, Offices Closed) January 21 Presidents Day Holidays (No Classes, Offices Closed) February 15 & 18 Spring Recess (No Classes) April 15-21 Last Day to Drop Full Semester Classes April 21 Finals May 16-22 End of Spring Semester (Commencement) May 22 Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes, Offices Closed) May 27 Spring Grades Available Online (Grades will not be mailed) Last week of May

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About the CollegeWho We AreFounded in 1955, American River College is a public community college that offers students the option of working toward a degree, certificate or transfer to a university or other institution. American River College is part of the Los Rios Community College District, one of the nation’s most respected learning institutions and the second-largest community college district in California.

American River College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges [10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204 , Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234], an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

It is the policy of the Los Rios District to implement policies to guarantee that no qualified student or prospective student or any person having an educational relationship with the District shall be unlawfully discriminated against, harassed, or excluded from any benefits, activities, or programs on the grounds of ethnic group identification, race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth-related condition, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or religious creed, age (over forty), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, military and veteran status, or marital status, nor shall any students be discriminated against for conversing in a language other than English.

HistoryAmerican River College opened its doors as California’s 61st public junior college in 1955. Its history, however, dates back to February 28, 1942, when Grant Union Junior College was established in Del Paso Heights to train civilian personnel for national service during World War II. In 1945 the name was changed to Grant Technical College.

In June 1954, voters agreed to the establishment of a new junior college district, followed by the approval of a $3 million bond issue in November of that year. Grant Technical College ceased operation after 13 years and American River Junior College was born in the fall of 1955. For the first three years, classes were offered at the former Grant Technical College campus. However, soon after its first semester of classes had begun, the college purchased a 153-acre site known as the Cameron Ranch on which to construct a permanent campus. By October of 1958, when official dedication ceremonies were held, eight new building complexes had been erected among the magnificent oaks native to the area. Since that dedication the stately oak has been adopted as the official college symbol (including the campus seal).

In 1965 the college became a part of the Los Rios Community College District and became American River College. Today, along with Sacramento City College, Cosumnes River College, and Folsom Lake College, ARC is directed by a board of trustees elected by voters residing in the district.

Campus facilities development in the 1960s included Davies Hall, a three-story classroom and faculty office building, and facilities for chemistry, physics, engineering, women’s physical education, and technical education studies. The campus grew rapidly in the 1970s, including a three-story library, a horticulture complex, a child care center and counseling center.

The 1980s marked the completion of the Rose Marks open-air pavilion and a new bookstore (remodeled in the 1990s). Improvements since then include major remodeling of laboratories, a new larger child care center, and new facilities for Disabled Student Programs & Services, and instructional technology. In 2002, voters approved a multimillion bond measure that funded new construction and renovation of classrooms and laboratories, the Learning Resource Center, Health & Education area, Kinesiology & Athletics area, Performing Arts, and the Natomas Educational Center. Another bond measure was passed in 2008, providing funds for the renovation and expansion of the Library and construction of a new Student Center (completed in 2013), as well as other projects in the near future.

With approximately 30,000 students, ARC is among the largest community colleges in the state. Looked upon as a leader in innovative programs and services, ARC transfers many students to UC Davis and CSU Sacramento. Today, more than five decades after its founding, American River College continues its leadership role in higher education, as set down in its statement of vision, philosophy and mission.

Vision, Mission, Commitment and ValuesOur Vision Transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education.

Our Mission American River College places students first in providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

American River College, serving the greater Sacramento region, offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve career as well as other academic and personal goals.

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Excellence Excellence is essential for accomplishing ARC’s mission to help students identify their educational goals and achieve successful learning and for supporting the college’s employees and serving ARC’s community and region.

Fiscal Responsibility Observing fiscally sound, efficient, transparent, and accountable practices is essential to achieving our mission.

Innovation and Risk Taking Creativity, flexibility and responsible risk-taking support achievement of the college’s mission.

Leadership Responsible leadership and service by faculty, staff and students is actively cultivated so the college can achieve improvement in student learning and support positive contributions to the community.

Research and Evaluation Ongoing, data-based research and evaluation contribute to achieving student learning outcomes and the assurance that all operations support the vision, mission and values of the college.

Student Learning Outcomes Student success results from identifying, assessing and improving student learning outcomes and allocating resources that support effective, innovative, and flexible learning opportunities.

Sustainability Recognizing its leadership role in the stewardship of natural resources, ARC is committed to reducing its negative impact on the environment.

Technology Responsible and effective use of technology supports the college’s mission and helps students develop the skills necessary for being successful in the contemporary environment.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community.

Our Values (listed in alphabetical order)

Access Students are the reason we are here, and their education is our primary responsibility. We recognize that residents of the region should havew an opportunity to enroll and be successful in college.

Benefit of Education Individuals who have the opportunities to (1) develop their abilities, (2) engage in critical and creative thinking, (3) participate in lifelong learning, (4) succeed in a competitive global work environment, and (5) exhibit responsible citizenship benefit society as well as themselves.

Communication Achieving the ARC mission and vision requires effective communication within the college and with the communities served by the college; civil and honest, this communication should promote mutual respect and trust.

Community Development The college’s curriculum in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, mathematics and career and technical education and the college’s co-curricular programs and support services benefit the community by promoting cognitive development, intellectual growth, physical well-being, student volunteerism, and economic progress.

Diversity Because ARC is a community valuing the varied perspectives and experiences of students, faculty and staff, the college offers educational opportunities for enhancing cultural awareness, supporting diversity, and promoting the free exchange of ideas and the development of a culturally competent and inclusive college community.

Employees As our most valued resource, faculty and staff members are entitled to a safe, secure and supportive work environment and a culture that recognizes excellence, encourages meaningful involvement in interest-based, decision-making process; and provides opportunities for professional development, service and leadership.

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Institutional Student Learning OutcomesUpon achievement of his or her intended educational goal (degree, certificate, or set of courses) at American River College, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate and employ marketable skills and personal qualities useful for professional growth and career advancement.

• Demonstrate skills and behaviors which contribute to open and respectful communication of diverse ideas and beliefs.

• Utilize a variety of methods to communicate effectively.

• Employ strategies to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

• Locate and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources, including those accessed through technology, to create informed responses to issues, problems, and challenges.

• Recognize the responsibility to behave as an engaged and ethical citizen, contributing personal knowledge, resources, and skills for the benefit of local and larger communities.

• For students earning degrees and certificates, demonstrate an understanding of the basic content and methodology for major areas of knowledge, including the arts and humanities, quantitative reasoning, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.

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AccountingDegree: A.A. - Accounting

Certificates: Accounting Accounting Clerk Taxation Tax Specialist I Tax Specialist II

Administration of JusticeDegrees: A.S. - Administration of Justice A.S. for Transfer - Administration of Justice

AnthropologyDegree: A.S. - Anthropology A.A. for Transfer - Anthropology

ApprenticeshipDegrees: A.A. - Carpenter Apprenticeship A.A. - Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship A.A. - Electrical Apprenticeship A.A. - Ironworkers Apprenticeship A.A. - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship A.A. - Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship

Certificates: Carpenters Apprenticeship Drywall/Lathing Apprenticeship Electrical Apprenticeship Ironworker Apprenticeship Residential/Commercial Electrician Trainee Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Residential Sheet Metal Service Technician Apprenticeship

ArtDegrees: A.A. - Art A.A. for Transfer - Art History A.A. for Transfer - Studio Art

Certificate: Freelance Photography Gallery Management

Art New MediaDegrees: A.A. - Art New Media A.A. - Technical Communications

Certificates: Graphic Design Illustration 3D Animation 3D Modeling and Texturing 3D Rigging Technical Director 3D Technical Director Web Design Technical Communications

ASL-English Interpreter PreparationDegree: A.A. - ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program

Certificate: ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program

Automotive Collision TechnologyDegree: A.S. - Automotive Collision Technology

Certificate: Automotive Collision Technology

Automotive TechnologyDegrees: A.S. - Automotive Analysis

A.S. - Automotive Component Service Technician A.S. - Automotive Technology

Certificates: Air Conditioning Service Alternative Fuels and Green Vehicle Technology Automotive Analysis Automotive Component Service Technician Automotive Emissions Inspection and Repair Technician Automotive Service Technician Automotive Technology Extreme Tuner Parts and Service Transmission Service Undercar Service

Biology & BiotechnologyDegrees: A.S. - Biotechnology A.S. - General Science A.S. for Transfer - Biology

Certificate: Biotechnology

BusinessDegrees: A.S. for Transfer - Business Administration A.A. - General Business A.A. - Small Business Management A.A. - Technical Communications Certificates: Business General Business Computer Applications for Small

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Degrees and CertificatesStudents come to American River College to pursue many different educational goals. However, other than those who attend to take only a few classes, most students have one of three objectives: an associate degree, a certificate, and/or transfer to a four-year college or university.

Associate Degree Programs American River College offers Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. Students receiving an A.A. or A.S. degree must complete all of the required courses for a major (from 18 to approximately 30 plus units), meet competency requirements, fulfill general education requirements, and complete sufficient electives to meet a minimum of 60 degree applicable units. Students receiving an AA-T or AS-T degree must complete all of the required courses for a major (earning a “C” or better in these courses), complete either the CSU General Education Certification pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU option), and 60 CSU transferable units. At least 12 of the 60 units must be earned at American River College. All students wishing to obtain a degree from American River College need to petition early in their last semester for graduation.

Certificates of Achievement The Certificate of Achievement certifies that a student has completed all required courses for a major and is prepared to enter the career designated on their certificate. Certificate programs have been developed with the assistance of business and industrial advisory committees to provide vocational training for students who are not necessarily seeking a college degree. A grade of “C” or better is required for each course leading to a Certificate of Achievement. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at American River College. Students wishing to obtain a Certificate of Achievement from American River College need to obtain a Petition For Certificate from the Counseling Office and submit it to Enrollment Services by the deadline dates noted in the calendar in the class schedule.

As required by federal law, American River College provides gainful employment disclosure information for eligible certificate programs. Go to the specific certificate programs to find out how to access gainful employment disclosure information.


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Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution Entrepreneurship General Business - Introduction Internet Marketing Small Business Management Technical Communications

Business Technology Degrees: A.A. - Administrative Professional A.A. - Virtual Administrative Professional

Certificates: Business Information Worker Law Office Clerical Assistant Office Technology Virtual Office Professional

ChemistryDegree: A.S. - General Science

Computer Information ScienceDegrees: A.S. - Computer Science A.S. - CIS: Computer Networking Management A.S. - CIS: Computer Programming A.S. - CIS: Database Management A.A. - CIS: Microcomputer Applications A.S. - CIS: PC Support Management A.S. - Information Systems Security A.A.- Technical Communications

Certificates: CIS: Computer Networking Management CIS: Computer Programming CIS: Database Management CIS: Microcomputer Applications CIS: PC Support Computer Information Security Essentials Information Systems Security Internet Marketing Mobile Programming Network Administration Essentials-Windows Technical Communications Web Developer Web Publishing

Deaf Culture & ASL StudiesDegree: A.A. - Deaf Culture & American Sign Language Studies

Certificate: Deaf Culture & American Sign Language Studies

Design & Engineering TechnologyDegrees: A.A. - Design Technology A.S. - Engineering Technology

Certificates: Design Technology Engineering Technology

Diesel/Clean Diesel TechnologyDegree: A.S. - Diesel Technology

Certificates: Clean Diesel Hybrid Technology Clean Diesel Management Systems Clean Diesel Technology Diesel Technology Preventive Maintenance

Early Childhood EducationDegrees: A.A. - Early Childhood Education A.A. for Transfer - Early Childhood Education

Certificates: Associate Teacher Culture and Diversity Specialist Curriculum Specialist Infant Specialist Management Specialist Master Teacher School Age Site Supervisor Special Needs Specialist Teacher

EconomicsDegree: A.A. for Transfer - Economics

Electronics TechnologyDegrees: A.S. - Electronic Systems Technology A.S. - Mechatronics

Certificates: Advanced Electronics and Telecommunications Biomedical Equipment Technology Digital Home Technology Integration Digital Repair & Upgrade Technician Electronic Systems Technology Fiber Optics Mechatronics Robotics Telecommunication Specialist

EnergyCertificates: Solar Energy Systems Design, Estimation, and Sales Solar Energy Technology

EngineeringDegrees: A.S. - Civil Engineering A.S. - Electrical Engineering A.S. - Mechanical Engineering

EnglishDegrees: A.A. for Transfer - English A.A. for Transfer - Elementary Teacher Education A.A. - English Communication & Literature

English as a Second LanguageCertificates: Advanced Proficiency in ESL Advanced-High Proficiency in ESL

FashionDegrees: A.A. - Fashion Design A.A. - Fashion Merchandising

Certificates: Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising

Fire TechnologyDegree: A.A. - Fire Technology

Certificates: Fire Technology Firefighter Recruit Academy

Foreign LanguagesDegree: A.A. - Language Studies A.A. for Transfer - Spanish

Funeral Service EducationDegree: A.S. - Funeral Service Education

Geography/GISDegrees: A.S. - Geography A.A. for Transfer - Geography A.S. - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) A.S. - General Science

Certificate: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)GeologyDegrees: A.S. for Transfer - Geology A.S. - General Science

GerontologyA.A. Gerontology Degree and Certificate concentrations: Business Case Management/Social Services Environmental Design Health Care Recreation Social Policy/Advocacy

Healthcare InterpretingCertificate: Healthcare Interpreting

HistoryDegree: A.A. for Transfer - History

HonorsCertificate: Honors Transfer

HorticultureDegrees: A.S. - Horticulture A.S. - Landscape Design Technology

Certificates: Horticulture Landscape Design Technology

Hospitality ManagementDegree: A.A. - Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management

Certificates: Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Restaurant Management Introductory Baking

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Human ServicesDegrees: A.A. - Human Services A.A. - Chemical Dependency Studies

Certificates: Human Services Chemical Dependency Studies

Interdisciplinary StudiesDegrees: A.A. - English Communication and Literature A.A. - History of Creative Arts A.A. - The Individual and Society

Certificates: CSU General Education Honors Transfer Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC)

Interior DesignDegree: A.A. - Interior Planning & Design

Certificates: Para Professional Interior Planning and Design

JournalismDegrees: A.A. - Journalism and Mass Communication A.A. for Transfer - Journalism and Mass Communication

Kinesiology and AthleticsDegrees: A.A. for Transfer - Kinesiology A.A. Dance A.S. Physical Education A.S. Sports Medicine

Certificate: Fitness Specialist

Legal AssistingDegree: A.A. - Legal Assisting

Certificates: Law Office Clerical Assistant Legal Assisting

ManagementDegrees: A.A. - Management A.A. - Leadership

Certificates: Conflict Management Introduction to Leadership in Action Management Leadership Project Management

MarketingDegrees: A.A. - Advertising & Sales Promotion A.A. - Marketing A.A. - Retail Management

Certificate: Marketing - Introduction Retail Management (WAFC)

Mathematics & StatisticsDegrees: A.S. - Mathematics A.S. for Transfer - Mathematics A.S. - Physical Science/Mathematics

MusicDegrees: A.A. - Music A.A. for Transfer - Music A.A. - Commercial Music: Business A.A. - Commercial Music: Recording A.A. - Jazz Studies

Certificates: Commercial Music: Business Commercial Music: Recording Digital Audio Production Music Management and Promotion

Natural ResourcesDegree: A.S. - Environmental Conservation A.S. - General Science

Certificate: Environmental Conservation

Nursing & Allied HealthDegrees: A.S. - LVN to RN Career Mobility A.S. - Registered Nursing

Certificates: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - 30-unit option

Nutrition & FoodsDegree: A.S. for Transfer - Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate: Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor

ParamedicDegree: A.S. - Paramedic

Certificate: Paramedic

PhilosophyDegrees: A.A. for Transfer - Philosophy

Physical Education (see Kinesiology)Physical Science & PhysicsDegrees: A.S. - Physical Science/Mathematics A.S. for Transfer - Physics A.S. - General Science

Political ScienceDegree: A.A. - Political Science A.A. for Transfer - Political Science

PsychologyDegrees: A.A. - Psychology A.A. for Transfer - Psychology

Public SafetyCertificates: POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Modular Format Other Offerings: Law Enforcement In-Service POST and STC Certified Courses for Perishable Skills POST and STC Certified Instructors Courses STC Certified Core Courses Traffic Accident Investigations Series

Degrees and CertificatesReal EstateDegree: A.A. - Real Estate

Certificate: Real Estate

RecreationDegree: A.A. - Recreation

Respiratory CareDegree: A.S. - Respiratory Care

Science - GeneralDegree: A.S. - General Science

Sign Language Studies (see Deaf Culture & ASL Studies) (see ASL-English Interpreter Prepara-tion)Social ScienceDegrees: A.A. - Social Science A.A. - International Studies

SociologyDegree: A.A. for Transfer - Sociology

Speech CommunicationDegree: A.A. for Transfer - Communication Studies

Speech/Language PathologyDegree: A.S. - Speech - Language Pathology Assistant

Student GovernmentCertificate: Leadership Development

Teacher EducationDegree: A.A. for Transfer - Elementary Teacher Education

Theatre ArtsDegrees: A.A. - Theatre Arts: Acting A.A. - Theatre Arts: Technical Production A.A. for Transfer - Theatre Arts A.A. Film

Certificates: Acting Children’s Theatre Costuming Film

Welding TechnologyDegree: A.S. - Welding Technology


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AccountingPayroll Practitioner 3

ApprenticeshipPre-Apprenticeship 3Green Technology Pre-Apprenticeship 2Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship 2Utilities Worker Pre-Apprenticeship 2

ArtSculpture 3

Art New MediaFoundation 3

Automotive Collision TechnologyAutomotive Claims Estimator 3Automotive Collision Technology –

Non-Structural 3Automotive Collision Technology – Refinish 3Automotive Collision Technology – Structural 3

Business TechnologyOffice Assistant 1

Early Childhood EducationAssistant Teacher 1Family Child Care 2

Electronics TechnologyBasic Electronics and Telecommunications 2Basic Mechatronics 3

Emergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2

EnglishLiterary Publishing 3

English as a Second Language (ESL)Intermediate-High Proficiency in ESL 3Intermediate-Mid Proficiency in ESL 3Intermediate-Low Proficiency in ESL 3

FashionApparel Construction 3Fashion Entrepreneur 3Fashion Illustration 3Fashion Retailing 3Patternmaking and Draping 3Runway Design 3

Fire Technology Fire Investigation 1A 1Fire Investigation 1B 1Fire Investigation 2A 1Fire Investigation 2B 1Fire Management 1 1Training Instructor 1A 1Training Instructor 1B 1Training Instructor 1C 1USDA Basic Academy 2USDA Advanced Academy 2

GerontologyActivity Leader Certification 2Dementia Care 1Elder Care 1Ethnicity and Aging 1Leadership in Assisted Living Communities 1 Senior Fitness 3Social Service Designee 1

Homeland SecurityHomeland Security 2

HorticultureFloristry 2 Horticulture Skills 3Landscape Design 2Plant Production 2Sustainable Landscape 3

Human LactationBaby Friendly Hospital Staff 1Lactation Consultant Assistant 1Lactation Educator/Counselor 1

Interior DesignDesigned 4 Life 2Green Building and Sustainable Design 2

for InteriorsInterior Retail Merchandising 3

Kinesiology and AthleticsSenior Fitness 3

ManagementLeadership in Action: Organizational Learning 2Leadership in Action: Organizational Systems 2Leadership in Action: Organizational Teams 2Leadership in Action: Organizational Variation 2

MusicStudio Jazz/Pop Voice Instructor 3Studio Voice Instructor 3

Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Conservation Technician:

Conservation/Restoration 3 Fisheries 3

Forest/Rangeland 3 Sustainability 3 Vegetation 3 Water Resources 3 Wildlife 3

NursingCertified Nurse Assistant 1Home Health Aide 1

Public SafetyBasic Law Enforcement Academy - Module I 3Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Module II 2Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Module III 2PSTC department certificates see pg. 447, information available at:

www.arc.losrios.edu/ARC_Programs_of_Study/Safety/Law_Enforcement/COURSE_OFFERINGS.htm

Real EstateReal Estate Sales 2

Theatre ArtsMusical Theatre 3Theatre Production 3

WeldingGas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc

Welding Plate 2Gas Tungsten Arc Plate and Pipe Welding 2Pipe Welding 3Shielded Metal Arc Plate and Pipe

Welding Metallurgy and Inspection 2Welding Equipment Maintenance and Blueprint Interpretation 3

CERTIFICATE LEVEL CERTIFICATE LEVEL CERTIFICATE LEVEL

Department CertificatesDepartment Certificates are intended to certify that students completing all required courses of a major are prepared to meet specific occupational needs, upgrade skills or for advancement in an existing career. A grade of “C” or better is required in each course leading to the Department Certificate. The certificate requires completion of all courses listed in the required program of the student. Department Certificates require 17.99 units or less.

For certificates in Level 1 and 2, all units must be completed at American River College. For all certificates in Level 3, 12 units must be completed at American River College.

Level 1: 1-6 units Level 2: 7-11 units Level 3: 12-17.99 units


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• Admission to College

• Steps to Success

1. Application 2. Orientation 3. Assessment 4. Educational Plan 5. Registration

• Prerequisites, Corequisites & Advisories

• Transportation (Parking and Regional Transit)

• Fees and Fee Refund Policy

• Financial Aid

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Admission to CollegeAmerican River College is open to all high school graduates or those who are at least 18 years of age who are capable of benefiting from community college instruction. If you are a permanent resident of California, verification of your residency may be required.

Admissions Eligibility Any person who has earned a high school diploma or the equivalent, such as a certificate of proficiency issued by the State Board of Education, is eligible for admission to American River College. Non-high school graduates 18 years of age or older, who demonstrate to the satisfaction of college authorities that they are able to profit by the instruction, may also be admitted.

Every course, course section, or class offered by the Los Rios Community College District that receives state support is open to you if you have been admitted to the college and meet the course requirements (prerequisites), unless specifically exempted by law, and as may be established according to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 51006.

There are 4 main types of students who attend American River College:

• First-time college students - individuals who are a high school graduate OR at least age 18 and never before enrolled at any college.

• Continuing students - anyone who attended classes at any Los Rios college and is enrolling in the next term.

• Students returning to ARC or transferring from a non-Los Rios College. All students returning after an absence must complete an application for admission and must mail official transcripts of all other college work to the Enrollment Services office.

• High-school students - If you will be a high school junior or senior in grades 11-12, or at least 16 years of age as of Spring 2016, you may be eligible to enroll in a maximum of two ARC courses each semester on Advanced Education status.

Commitment to SuccessThe Student Success & Support Program (SSSP) matriculation process is a set of services and steps that brings the college and the student together in a partnership agreement designed to help students develop and achieve their educational goals. Students are more likely to succeed in college when they have an accurate assessment of their skills, clear educational goals, and an understanding of the course selection and enrollment processes. As part of a commitment to student success, the college agrees to provide the following services:

• An admission process

• Orientation to college

• Student Services

• A curriculum or program of courses

• Pre-enrollment basic skills assessment

• Counseling and advisement on course selection

• Opportunity to develop an educational plan

• Continued monitoring of academic success with referral to support services when needed

• Program of institutional research and evaluation

The student agrees to:

• Identify an educational goal within a reasonable period of enrollment

• Attend classes regularly and complete assigned coursework

• Maintain progress toward an identified educational goal according to standards established by the college and the State of California

• Use support services as needed

• Consult with counselors and advisors when appropriate

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For information on specific dates and times for priority and open registration, please contact Admissions & Transition Services at (916) 484-8261. Please note that it is not possible for the college to offer every course of instruction every semester, and therefore some of the classes listed in this catalog may not be offered in any given term. Check the Schedule of Classes to determine if a class is to be offered in a given term.

Who: Students who are brand new to college may enroll in classes, also called registering for classes, based on when the Steps to Success are completed. Priority registration is available for veterans, disabled students, students on CalWORKs/EOP&S, and foster youth. Refer to the Student Resources section of this catalog for more information.

Challenges to the SSSP Matriculation Process

Exemption Criteria Students can elect to not participate or be exempt from most or parts of the matriculation process based on the following criteria:

1. The student has completed an associate degree or higher.

2. The student satisfies at least two of the following: • identified a goal of upgrading job skills enrolled

for fewer than 12 units• concurrently enrolled in another postsecondary

institution

• declared no degree or occupational objective

Exemptions The college shall provide students with written and verbal information about the purpose of the matriculation process and the benefits of participation in each step. Students who wish to challenge any part or all of the matriculation process (Orientation, Assessment, or Counseling) must meet with the SSSP Coordinator or designated representative to discuss the reason/rationale for the challenge and provide information to support the challenge.

In addition, students wishing to challenge specific matriculation steps within the matriculation process will be informed of their rights to participate in all other non-disputed steps, and will be asked to sign a statement waiving their right to the matriculation process, thus providing acknowledgment to the college of receipt of the information above. All new American River College students are required to participate in the matriculation process (Orientation, Assessment and Counseling) with the exception of those who meet exemption criteria.

Steps to Success (Matriculation Process)

1. Application

What: The application to attend American River College is available at the college website at www.arc.losrios.edu

Who: All first-time, returning/transfer, and high-school students must fill out an application. Continuing students must fill out a supplemental enrollment form each term.

2. Orientation

What: Orientation provides new students with vital information about college programs and services. New student orientation may be completed online at any time at http://success.losrios.edu/orientation.php. We offer assistance with this step on the ARC main campus in the Center for Leadership & Development in the Student Center.

Who: All first-time, returning/transfer, and high-school students must complete the orientation.

3. Assessment

What: All first-time college students and those who plan to register/enroll in English writing, English reading, ESL (English as a Second Language), or math courses receive placement results based on assessment tests completed at the college, their high school academic records, and in some cases both assessment tests and academic records. Placement results are used by academic counselors to determine readiness for specific courses and programs.Test dates and times are available at www.arc.losrios.edu/assess

Who: All new to college and/or new to ARC students must complete assessment.

4. Educational Plan with a Counselor

What: You will meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan.

Who: All new to college and/or new to ARC students must complete a plan that includes courses for their first semester. Continuing students must meet with a counselor to create a comprehensive educational plan.

5. Enrollment/RegistrationWhat: Registration is by priority assignment for students

completing all of the matriculation Steps to Success by April 1 for summer/fall and November 1 for spring. Open registration begins approximately three weeks after the start of priority registration.

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High School Students/Advanced EducationIf you will be a high school junior or senior in grades 11-12, or at least 16 years of age by the first day of instruction, you may be eligible to enroll in a maximum of two ARC courses each semester on Advanced Education status.

You must follow the following steps each semester you wish to enroll as an Advanced Education student.

1. Read the entire Advanced Education form and website by visiting arc.losrios.edu/counsel, which includes guidelines indicating which courses are appropriate for Advanced Education students and which are excluded.

2. New Advanced Education students: Complete the ARC application online indicating that you are an advanced education student and not a new or transfer student. Continuing Advanced Education students: Complete the supplemental information form.

3. New advanced education students: Complete the online orientation at success.losrios.edu/orientation.php and print out the completion page at the end of the orientation.

4. Complete the Advanced Education application (available at your high school counseling office or online at arc.losrios.edu/counsel.) Your high school counselor must recommend specific courses and the form must be signed by your high school principal or designated counselor/administrator, your parent/guardian and you.

5. Take the English assessment test. This test is used to help determine your readiness for any course with an English reading or writing pre-requisite or advisory. You only need to take the Math assessment test when requesting to take a math class. It is strongly advised that you take this assessment before completing the advanced education application with your high school counselor in order for them to better advise you. Bring these results with you to the group counseling session.

6. Submit your Advanced Education packet via the Advanced Education email address: [email protected] or drop off your packet in person to the Advanced Education box in the Counseling Center at the ARC main campus by one of the packet submission deadlines.

Note: See website www.arc.losrios.edu/Support_Services/Counseling/Advanced_Education_High_School_Students.htm for all documents to include in your packet.

7. After submitting your packet you will receive one of the following confirmation emails: Approval with a link to register for a pick-up session; Missing a Document with instructions on resubmitting your packet; Denial with further instructions. Students who attend a pick up session will receive an advanced education add slip and additional information about enrolling in courses at American River College.

If you fail to complete any of the above steps you will be denied entrance to the Advanced Education Group Counseling session and will be required to reschedule for a later date when all steps have been completed.

Advanced Education requirements are:

1. Exemplary academic achievement, as demonstrated by multiple measures including, but not limited to grade in similar courses, GPA of 2.7 or above, analysis of transcripts, assessment results, other student achievements, and/or letters of support from high school counselors and teachers.

2. Must be at least 16 years old or have completed the sophomore year of high school by the first day of instruction for the semester.

3. The course you want to take is not available to you at your school during the semester you are enrolled at ARC.

4. The course is not remedial.

5. The course is not being repeated due to an unsatisfactory high school grade.

6. The course is for advanced study and you are able to demonstrate adequate preparation and have completed prerequisites for the course.

Special Note: Although Advanced Education students who are California residents are not charged enrollment fees, you will be charged the mandatory UTP fee and will be entitled to receive the Student Access Card. Non-residents, including international and undocumented residents, must pay non-resident fees.

For more information, please call (916) 484-8572.

Prerequisites, Corequisites and AdvisoriesIt is the intent of American River College to guide students into courses in which they will have the greatest chance for academic success. Therefore, you will find courses that have prerequisites, corequisites or advisories in their description. It is highly recommended that you review the prerequisite course material to enhance your chance of success. The definitions for prerequisites, corequisites and advisories are:

Prerequisites are requirements that a student must complete prior to enrollment in a particular course.

Corequisites are courses that students are required to enroll in at the same time as (or, in some cases, prior to) a particular course.

Advisories are suggested courses or skill levels that a student is advised to obtain prior to enrolling in a particular course in order to improve student success.

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Prerequisite VerificationStudents enrolled in courses that have a prerequisite will be asked to provide verification to the instructor that they have met the prerequisite. Verification can consist of a counselor verification form or student copy of a grade report (unofficial transcript.) Corequisite verification requires a student registration printout. Students should bring verification with them to the first class meeting. Students trying to add a class that is full need to provide verification before the instructor will issue a permission number for enrollment. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that he or she has completed the prerequisite or has the required skills.

Prerequisite Challenge ProcedureStudents who do not meet a prerequisite should seek counseling advice for making an appropriate course selection, prior to enrolling in Associate degree credit courses. If you feel that you can meet the requirements, or one of the conditions below exists, then you can challenge a prerequisite. A Prerequisite Challenge Form may be obtained from the appropriate division. The form will explain what you must do. Criteria for challenging a course are:

1. You have knowledge or ability to succeed in the course without the prerequisite.

2. The course which provides the prerequisite is not readily available.

3. You believe that the prerequisite is discriminatory or being applied in that manner.

4. You believe that the prerequisite was established in violation of regulations and/or the established district-approved policy and procedures.

Once you have completed the challenge procedure, your challenge will be reviewed by a department’s Prerequisite Challenge Committee. You will be informed in writing of the committee’s determination within five working days of the review. Working days consist of days that faculty are on campus and classes are in session. If you register for a class and do not meet the prerequisite, the instructor has the right to drop you from the class.

TransportationParkingDesignated student parking areas are located in all parking lots on campus, except in parking lot E and the parking area in front of the Administration Building.

All students wishing to park a motorized vehicle in designated student parking are subject to a parking fee. A parking permit (decal) may be purchased at Business Services beginning 15 days prior to start of summer session and 30 days prior to start of fall and spring semester. You can also buy your semester decal online through eServices. Permits will be mailed. Allow adequate time for you to receive your decal before classes begin.

Automobiles: $40 per semester; $25 per summer session

Motorcycles: $25 per semester; $15 per summer session

The semester parking permit can be used at all campuses throughout the Los Rios Community College District. It’s important to note that:

• students who qualify for a Promise Grant may purchase one parking permit per semester at a reduced price of $30

• a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space

• fees are subject to change

Instead of a semester permit, students may purchase a daily parking permit for $2 from machines located in various parking lots, as indicated on the campus map. Students driving motorcycles are encouraged to use parking permits (decals), rather than daily parking permits.

Parking by semester decal or daily parking permit is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days out of the year. Vehicles not having a valid parking decal or daily parking permit properly displayed will be given a parking citation.

Citations will also be issued for violations of campus parking and traffic regulations. A copy of campus parking/traffic regulations may be obtained from the Campus Police Office, or viewed online at http://police.losrios.edu/

Disabled ParkingSpaces for disabled students are available in all student parking lots. Students with disabilities, and persons providing transportation services to students with disabilities, must pay either semester or daily parking fees. A placard issued by Department of Motor Vehicles for persons with disabilities, or a distinguishing license plate for persons with disabilities, and a valid semester permit or daily parking pass must be properly displayed on the vehicle.

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Temporarily Disabled Students Students with a temporary disability may obtain a special parking permit from the ARC Health Center that allows parking in spaces designated for disabled persons. Students who are issued the special college permit must still pay the established parking fee. The special parking permit, due to the temporary disability, and either the semester permit or daily parking pass must be properly displayed on the vehicle. Failure to display the appropriate license plate, placard or special permit as described above will result in a parking citation.

Where to Display Your PermitDisplay parking decals on the lower passenger side of the front windshield or hang it from the rearview mirror so that it is visible through the windshield. An optional plastic decal holder is available at Business Services in the Administration Building. The daily parking permit is to be displayed face up on the dashboard, on the passenger’s side. Remove all other expired permits from the dashboard.

If a parking decal is lost or stolen, a new permit must be purchased. If your vehicle is sold, or if the windshield is damaged, you must show proof of sale or repairs and bring in the old decal (decal number must be intact) before another will be issued by Business Services. There is a $2 charge for replacement of decals.

Off-campus students Parking fees are charged at the college’s off-campus Natomas Center. However, no parking fees are charged at McClellan, and any other sites where ARC classes are scheduled.

Regional Transit Sacramento Regional Transit currently serves American River College via different bus routes. Information is available online on the Regional Transit website at www.sacrt.com. ARC students receive a substantial discount on fares for any bus or light rail service provided by Sacramento Regional Transit (not just for commuting to school), provided via the Universal Transit Pass fee that is assessed as part of the class enrollment process. For detailed information see “Student Access Card and Universal Transit Pass (UTP) Sticker” on page 18.

Pay Your FeesCommunity College Enrollment fees are set by the California State Legislature. All fees are subject to change. The general enrollment fee for California residents was $46 per unit for all students at time of publication. Should the California State Legislature increase enrollment fees, students who have registered for classes prior to any increase may be billed for the additional amount. For a full schedule of fees visit our website www.arc.losrios.edu

Enrollment Fee Payment DeadlinesPayment is due upon registration. If you register prior to the start of the term, your payment must be processed within fourteen (14) days of registration or by the Friday before the term begins, or you will be dropped. After the term has started, payment is due immediately upon registration, or you will be dropped.

• It is your responsibility to drop any unwanted classes by the deadline identified for the term. Failure to drop by the deadline may result in any of the following: 1) debt to the college; 2) a notation on your record.

Fees when on a Wait List You do not have to pay fees for a class for which you are on the wait list. However, once you are automatically moved from the wait list into the class, you are responsible for paying fees for that class within the timeline stated above. You are responsible for checking your wait list status each day and/or removing yourself from a wait list. Payment for fees can be made online using Visa or MasterCard.

Dropping from a Wait List class If you are automatically enrolled from the Wait List and decide not to attend the class, you are responsible for dropping by the deadline identified for the term. Failure to drop by the deadline may result in a debt to the college and/or a notation on your record.

How to pay enrollment fees Payment by VISA or MasterCard may be made by students who enroll online, at ARC eServices Registration Lab, in Business Services in the Administration Building and at the Natomas Center.

• Payment by check may be mailed using the payment coupon.

• Cash payments may be made only at the ARC eServices Registration Lab, at Business Services in the Administration building, or at the Natomas center. Do not mail cash.

• If you are paying by mail, your payment must be received by the Business Services office no later than ten (10) days following registration to allow time for manual processing. Do not mail cash.

Note: Refer to “Enrollment Fee Payment Deadlines.”

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Paying Other FeesNon-resident tuition Students who have not established legal residence in California are required to pay tuition and fees for a total of $317 per unit. At the time of this publication, fees were set at the level shown here, but are subject to change pending legislative action. Students will be billed for and are required to pay any increased fees. Please contact Enrollment Services for details regarding residency requirements. Payment for non-resident tuition must be paid at the time payment for the enrollment fee is made.

California non-resident tuition waiver Any student, other than a non-immigrant alien, who meets the following requirements, may be exempt from paying nonresident tuition at the California Community Colleges, the California State University and the University of California (all public colleges and universities in California).

Requirements:

• The student must have attended a high school (public or private) in California for three or more years.

• The student must have graduated from a California high school or attained the equivalent prior to the start of the term (for example, passing the GED or California High School Proficiency exam.)

Additional information and California Non-resident Tuition Exemption request forms available at ARC Enrollment Services, Administration Building.

International student application fee Non-resident applicants who are both citizens and residents of a foreign country shall be assessed a non-refundable application process fee of $50. The application fee is due and payable with submission of the application for admission or readmission. International student applications will not be processed without payment of the fee.

International student tuition Students who are both a resident and citizen of a foreign country and are in the United States on a F-1 or J-1 visa must pay tuition and fees for a total of $317 per unit.

Credit by examination A per-unit fee equivalent to the general enrollment fee and non-resident/international student tuition fee (if applicable) will be required for any units awarded by means of examination. Contact Enrollment Services in the Administration building for the form that must be completed prior to paying the fees for credit by exam.

Materials fees You may be required to provide instructional and other materials for a particular course. Instructional material fees are to be paid at Business Services in the Administration building.

Student representation fee Under provisions of California Education code section 76060.5 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections 54801-54805, the students of this college have established a student representation fee of one dollar ($1.00) per semester.

The money collected shall be expended to provide for students or representatives who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county and district government, and before offices and agencies of the state and/or federal government.

This fee is mandatory; however, a student has the right to refuse to pay for the following reasons: religious, political, moral and financial. This refusal must be in writing and submitted to the college Business Services office on form #GS55A which is available in your college Business Services office. The waiver is also available online through the student’s e-Services account.

Instructional Materials Fee Students may be required to provide instructional and other materials required for a credit/pass or no credit/no pass course. Instructional materials may be charged in certain courses.

Some courses may require students to participate in field trips as a component of the curriculum. If students need assistance in order to participate in a field trip or a field studies activity, they should contact the course instructor or the division dean.

Maintenance Allowance A California resident who resides more than 60 miles from the nearest public community college campus may file an application for a maintenance allowance in Enrollment Services. The rate of payment is determined by the State Chancellor’s Office, and is issued to the parent or guardian of minor non-district students, and directly to adult non-district students and married minors. Payment is based on each day of full-time scheduled attendance.

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Student Access Card and Universal Transit Pass (UTP) StickerAll-in-one!• Official Los Rios District college ID card

• Library Card

• Universal Transit Pass (public transit bus and light rail)

• Provides access to computer labs and campus services

• Money can be added to the card for photocopying and printing only!

Student’s Universal Transit Pass (UTP) Fees and DatesLRCCD Students approved a Universal Transit Pass (UTP) fee that allows students to use public transit bus and light rail systems at a greatly reduced rate. Your Student Access Card is your transit pass. For your Student Access Card to be valid as a Regional Transit pass, it must have the current UTP semester sticker attached. Coverage areas include: Sacramento Regional Transit, Amador Regional Transit, El Dorado Transit, e-tran, Folsom Stage Line, Yolobus (subject to changes).

Valid: Seven days a week, from August 1 through December 31 for the fall semester; from January 1 through May 31 for the spring semester; and from June 1 through July 31 for the summer session.

Sticker Available: The sticker is available for pick-up the first business day in August for the fall semester; the first business day in January for the spring semester; and the first business day in June for the summer session.

Fall / Spring SemesterEligibility:

• A Universal Transit Pass (UTP) is available to eligible students who enroll in more than three (3) units a semester at any one Los Rios college (not just on a waitlist)

• Have no outstanding balance due on their account

• Bring a valid photo ID

Cost: All students (including Promise Grant students) are assessed a UTP fee at $2.10 per unit, rounded up to the next whole unit (3.01 units = 4 units x $2.10 = $8.40). The maximum fee charged is $31.50 a semester for students enrolled in 15 or more units across the Los Rios Colleges.

RT Pass Discount: Students enrolled in three (3) or fewer units at any one Los Rios college are not eligible for this Universal Transit Pass. However, they may purchase a Regional Transit monthly pass for half the regular rate at any of our college Business Services Offices (the current basic monthly pass is $110, so the Los Rios monthly student rate is $55).

Summer Session

Eligibility: All students (including Promise Grant students) enrolled in the summer session will be assessed the UTP fee.

Cost: The fee is $10 regardless of the number of units enrolled in.

Exemptions / Waivers The following students are not eligible for the UTP: Students enrolled in the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Center and Apprenticeship Programs; Students taking classes on the UC Davis main campus and students studying abroad.

GoPrint Card - Photocopying or Printing Money can be added to the Access Card and used to make photocopies or prints at any GoPrint station at any college in the Los Rios District. ARC’s GoPrint stations are located in the Library, Learning Resource Center (LRC) and the Student Center (next to the ATM).

Note: The money on this card can only be used for this purpose and is non-refundable. No Exceptions.

UTP Sticker/Student Access Card Refund and Replacement Policy

Refund

Fall / Spring Semester The fee is refundable if a student drops courses within the fee refund period. A minimum fee of $8.40 will be withheld from the refund if a UTP sticker has already been issued to the student for the fall or spring semester. The Regional Transit monthly pass is not refundable.

Summer Session The fee is refundable if a student drops all of their units within the refund period and a UTP sticker was not issued to the student.

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Damaged / Lost or Stolen Each student will be issued one (1) Student Access Card free of charge each academic year. There is no charge for damaged cards or the replacement of a damaged UTP sticker if the remnants of your damaged sticker are attached to your card. Otherwise, the following charges will apply:• Access Card only: $5.00

• Lost/Stolen UTP Sticker: $31.50 (fall and spring); $10 (summer)

• Access Card & Lost/Stolen UTP Sticker: $36.50 (fall and spring); $15 (summer)

For questions regarding Access Card/Universal Transit Pass go to the Center for Leadership and Development (Student Center Building – next to Starbucks).

How to Get RefundsEnrollment Fee Refund Policy• The enrollment fee, non-resident tuition fee, international

tuition fee or Universal Transit Pass fee (if a sticker has not been picked up) is refundable for program changes made by Friday of the 2nd week of instruction for full term courses or by Friday of the first week of instruction for short-term courses (short term = any course less than full term).

• Refund eligibility is determined by the date the course is officially dropped, either in person or by using eServices. There are no refunds for courses dropped after the deadlines identified for the term. Requests for refunds must be filed by the last day of instruction in the semester for which the fee was paid or they will be disallowed. Credit balances will be forfeited and do not carry over to the next semester/term. Application and installment payment fees are non-refundable.

Obtain a Fee Refund Application at the Business Services office. A Fee Refund Application may also be submitted online at https://www.losrios.edu/refundapp.htm. Fee refunds will be processed within six to eight weeks, whether a student applies for a refund online or at Business Services. If you add classes and pay fees after the refund deadline for the term in which you are adding, the fees are non-refundable.

Note: For those classes not scheduled during the standard class sessions, all add and drop activity must happen the day before the first class in order to avoid fees and penalties.

For sessions not listed, all identified as “OT” (Other Term), use the day before the class begins as the last day to drop for a refund and/or to drop without a “W” grade.

Parking Fee Refunds PolicyParking fees are fully refundable during the first ten (10) days of the semester (fifth day of the summer session). To receive a refund, a student must attach the decal to the refund application form being submitted. Requests for parking refunds may not be submitted online.

Student Classification Part-time Student taking fewer than 12 units.

Full-time Student taking 12 or more units.

Freshman/First year standing Student who has completed fewer than 30 units.

Sophomore/Second year standing Student who has completed 30 or more units.

Graduate Student who has been awarded the Associate in Arts or Science degree, or a higher degree by an accredited college.

Financial AidThe Financial Aid Office is located in the Student Services Building and administers financial aid in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations. Funds are distributed to students who have documented financial need, as determined by the federal and state analysis, and based upon the resources available to the household. See the Financial Aid web page for more information.

Parents have the primary responsibility to assist their dependent student to pay for educational expenses. Financial Aid is available to qualifying students to help supplement household financial support for the student and cover unmet need after all household resources have been reported and taken into account.

Aid to independent students is available based on student contribution and the student’s academic expenses.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for campus-based aid, the Pell Grant, and Student Loans. The application allows the government to calculate the expected family contribution. The student completes the FAFSA application listing American River College (001232) as the college of choice. The FAFSA is completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

In approximately 48 hours after submitting the FAFSA online, the student may view and print a copy of his or her Student Aid Report (SAR) at the FAFSA Web site. The College’s financial aid office will notify the student via eService’s message when the student’s FAFSA has been received.

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The message will include instructions about the eServices web portal where students are notified of any required documentation to complete the financial aid file. Documentation requested from students is kept confidential, as established by FERPA standards, and must be furnished if the student is to receive aid. Students who are awarded financial aid are notified by a message.

A student or parent may not foresee all of the expenses involved in attending college and may encounter financial difficulties if careful planning is not exercised. While students and

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