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Mar 1 - Apr 12 Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for FallApr 29 - 30 EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointmentMay 1 DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by

appointmentMay 2 - 13 Registration for continuing students by appointmentMay 14 - June 2 Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students**June 3 Registration for non-matriculating studentsAugust 7 - 8 Open Registration and K-12 concurrent enrollment students beginsAugust 16**** First day of instruction for Weekday classesAugust 16 -29*** Late Add Period (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on

WebAdvisor before expiration)August 17 - 18 First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classesAugust 29 Last day to add a full-term classAugust 29 Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refundSeptember 2 Holiday -- Labor DaySeptember 6 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSONSeptember 8 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite

WebAdvisorSeptember 9 Census Date for full-term Courses (Late Add Petitions must be turned in within 5 working days

after census date)August 31 - Sept 1 No Saturday/Sunday ClassesSeptember 13 Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading optionSeptember 27 Holiday -- Native American DayNovember 11 Holiday -- Veterans DayNovember 22 Last day to submit a petition to graduate for the Fall 2013 termNovember 22 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite

WebAdvisorNovember 22 Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classesNovember 28 - 29 Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 30 - Dec 1 No Saturday/Sunday ClassesDecember 12 - 18 Final Examination WeekDecember 14 - 15 Last day Saturday and Sunday ClassesDecember 18 Last days of instruction Dec 23 - January 2 Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED

*** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Regis-tration option. **** Students may register online up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting. IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individua-lly for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor. Revised 9/24/2013

Fall 2013 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR*



Aug 1 - Sep 13 Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for SpringNovember 25 26 EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointmentNovember 27 DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by appointmentDecember 2 - 13 Registration for continuing students by appointmentJan 3 Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students**December 17 Last day to order RUSH TRANSCRIPTS until January 3, 2014 (requests must be received by 3:00 p.m.)Dec 19 - Jan 2 Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSEDJanuary 3 Registration for new non-matriculating January 6 Open registration January 7 Registration for K-12 concurrent enrollment studentsJanuary 11 - 12 First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classesJanuary 13 First day of instruction for Weekday classesJan 13 - 24** Late Add Period for full-term classes (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor

and use it on InSite WebAdvisor)January 20 Holiday -- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJanuary 24 Last day to add fill-term classesJanuary 26 Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refund or creditJanuary 31 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSONFebruary 2 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done onlineFebruary 3 Census Date for full-term coursesFebruary 7 Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading option for full-term classesFebruaryFebruary 14 Holiday -- Lincoln’s BirthdayFebruary 15 - 16 No Saturday/Sunday ClassesFebruary 17 Holiday -- Washington’s BirthdayFebruary 28 Last day to petition to graduate and participate in the May 21 Commencement ExercisesMarch 17 - 23 Spring RecessApril 25 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite

WebAdvisorApril 25 Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classesMay 17 - 18 Last days of instruction for Sat/Sun classesMay 21 Last day of instruction for weekday classesMay 15 - 21 Final Examination WeekMay 21 Commencement ExercisesMay 26 Holiday -- Memorial Day

* Note: Dates are subject to change** Students may register online through InSite WebAdvisor up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting. *** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Registration option.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individually for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor.

SPRING 2014 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR*


Final Exam SchEdulE • fall 2013fInals WeeK: december 12-18, 2013Final examination week at contra costa college is from Thursday, dec. 12th through

Wednesday, dec. 18th. all final exams must be given in accordance with the following schedule. for example: if your class starts at 9:10 am on monday, Wednesday, and Friday, look at the

schedule below and find the row on the left that shows 9:10 am. To the right, you will see that your final exam for that course will be Wednesday, dec. 18th from 9:00 am to 10:50 am.

MWF, MW, WF, MTWTH or Daily Classes (M-F)

If your class begins at: Your final exam is on:

mon. dec. 16th Wed. dec. 18th8:10/8:40 am 8 to 9:50 am9:10/9:40 am 9 to 10:50 am10:10/10:40 am 10 am to 11:50 pm11:10/11:40 am 11 am to 12:50 pm12:10 12:40 pm 12 pm to 1:50 pm1:10/1:40 pm 1 to 2:50 pm2:10/2:40 pm 2 to 3:50 pm3:10/3:40 pm 3 to 4:50 pm

TTH or Daily Classes If your class begins at: Your final exam is on:

tues. dec. 17th thurs. dec. 12th8:10/8:40 am 8 to 9:50 am9:10/9:40 am 9 to 10:50 am10:10/10:40 am 10 am to11:50 pm11:10/11:40 am 11 am to 12:50 pm12:10 12:40 pm 12 to 1:50 pm1:10/1:40 pm 1 to 2:50 pm2:10/2:40 pm 2 to 3:50 pm3:10/3:40 pm 3 to 4:50 pm

Evening classes that meet after 4:00 p.m. will meet once during finals week.Short-term classes will follow their regular schedule during finals week.cOnFlicT RESOluTiOn daYFinal exam times which conflict may be held on Friday, dec. 13th.



1. log onto www.contracosta.edu. 2. click on the “Insite WebAdvisor” link on the top right of the home Page.3. On the insight Portal homepage, select “Insite Portal” (see image below). Your Webadvisor username (user id) is derived using the first letter of your first name, followed by your last name then the last 3 digits of your Student id. For example, if your name is John doe and your Student id is 0000123, your username would be jdoe123. )4. Enter Your Password5. click on the big icon “Check My InSite Mail”

the Insite portal is your one-stop online infor-mation hub. You can receive

college and individual instruc-tor’s information here.

Important news!The college will send all communications to Your

inSite mail account.

Having trouble logging on???

Contact the District “Help Desk”

at 925.229.6888Help is available

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 9pm

Use your Free CCC email

Click Here

How to Go There On the InSite-portal

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Why Use Your Campus Email Account?this is How the campus communicates with You! • View your email daily• See course information from your instructors• Find important dates and deadlines from

admissions & Records, Financial aid, wait list notices and other student services

• Keep up with Student Events & activities• Stay aware of campus Emergency notifications


Welcome to The Student Life Department

The Student life department provides personal, academic and financial support through its varied programs, services,

and collaborative partnerships. Our goal is to nurture student development from outreach to goal completion through social and cultural activities and leadership development.

Welcome to Campus! We Are Here to Help You!

We offer the following Services: • ID Cards for students, faculty, and staff • Campus and Community Resources • Associated Students Union Offices and Meetings • Inter-Club Council Office and Club Contact Information • Campus Freedom of Expression and Vendor Check In • Campus Event Information and Coordination • Room Reservations for the ASU Chambers, Fireside Room,

Recreation Room, Cafeteria, Amphitheatre, and Quad • Leadership Development

If you have any questions please ask our staff! We are happy to assist you! Contact: Kelly Ramos, 510.235.7800, ext. [email protected]

The Student Activity Fee of $5 allows the Associated Students Union (ASU student government) to provide funding for campus clubs, events, activities, and other campus-based opportunities that will benefit the student population. Such programs and opportunities include:• Student Scholarships• Textbook Scholarships• Transportation Assistance• Multi-cultural Events & Celebrations• Community OutreachIf students do not want to participate in these opportunities, they can opt out of paying these fees by completing a fee waiver form and submitting the form to the cashier’s office at the time they regis-ter and/or BEFORE the last day of the refund period (Refund dead-lines are listed in the Academic Calendar within the Class Schedule, Catalog and Student Resource Guide). Fee waiver forms are avail-able online on ASU and Student Life website. Hard copies of the waiver are also availble in the Student Life Department.

i.d cards are free.

ImportantYou must bring your

current class schedule to the Student life center

to obtain a student i.d. card.

Get Your StudentI.d. Card



New Student Information/RegistrationWho May Enroll

You are eligible for admission to ccc if any of the following apply:• You are 18 years or older • You are a high school graduate • You have passed the california

high School Proficiency Exam, and have been awarded a certifi-cate of Proficiency by the State Board of Education

• You are a secondary student in grades K-12 and have a writ-ten recommendation from your school principal (aB 338)

• You are an indentured apprentice enrolled in related training pro-grams

• You are an international student who has been accepted for ad-mission

restricted enrollment

You may not be permitted to enroll if any of the following apply:• You have not fully paid previous

enrollment fees • You have outstanding library

charges for books overdue or lost • You have other outstanding debts

to the college • You have been placed on dismiss-

al status

Application for Admission

You must submit an online applica-tion (preferred) or a paper applica-tion for admission to the admis-sions & Records Office (SSc-115).

New Student Steps to Success

To ensure your success, the college provides the following support pro-grams that will help you complete your educational goals:

• Orientation• assessment• counseling

–Student Educational Planning

OrientationOrientation is designed to pro-

vide students with information and a concrete plan for succeeding in college. Topics covered in Orienta-tion include identifying educational and career goals, strategic use of campus student support services, preparation for the college assess-ment and review of college terms, policies and procedures.

The Orientation can be com-pleted in person by registering for cOunS-108 (find class dates and times in the class schedule) or

online. after submitting the college application, students will receive an email with the orientation link.

All students who complete orientation will receive priority registration.

Assessment We recommend all new students

take the assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to help you and your counselor determine the most appropriate course(s) needed to meet your educational goal(s). Your placement will determine how many English & English as a Second Language and math classes you will need, and may affect how long you will be at CCC. assessment results may also satisfy prerequisite requirements. contra costa col-lege uses cOmPaSS, a computer-ized assessment for placement into English, math and ESl courses. The cOmPaSS test is not timed and is only open to students who have submitted an application, obtained a student Id # and intend to enroll at contra costa college. Assess-ments are available by appoint-ment only. You may schedule an appointment in-person after the orientation in the counseling de-partment (SSc-108), or online at www.contracosta.edu by clicking on the aSSESSmEnT option under the Student Services tab, or by calling (510) 235-7800 ext. 4301, 4255.

We recommend preparation, using the cOmPaSS sample ques-tions as a study guide under the aSSESSmEnT webpage at www.contracosta.edu under the “Student Services” tab.



CounselingStudents meet with a counselor

for major and career exploration, educational and career goal-setting, transcript evaluation, concise and up-to-date information and Student Ed Planning. Students should bring official transcripts from high school and other colleges to their first counseling sessions. Students can book a counseling appointment:

• After completing their as-sessment.

• Online at www.contra-costa.edu by clicking on the cOunSElinG option under the Student Services tab, or

• in-person by visiting SSc-108 or by calling (510) 235-7800 ext. 4255 or 4496.

note: during the first two weeks of the semester the counseling de-partment offers drop-in counseling sessions which are limited to 15 min-utes. also, during the peak registra-tion period most counseling will be conducted in a group format.

New Student Information – continued



How Do I Apply Online to CCC?Go to “www.contracosta.edu” Click on “APPLY NOW” in the lower left portion of the homepage.Click “Create an Account” if it is your first time applying. Click “Sign In” if you have an account.*

IMPORTANT!Provide a valid email address. *NOTE: Returning students who previously applied using CCCApply must make a new account. OpenCCC is our new application system.

For future reference, be sure to write down your:

Username: Password:

IMPORTANT It is recommended but not required to provide your Social Security Number when you apply. If you provide your SSN on this application you may find it easier to access your student records when you need them if you forget or misplace your CCC student ID number. If you do not provide your SSN or do not have one, you will always need to use your CCC student ID number to access your student records. This information is emailed to you when you apply online. You will need to come in person to the Admissions & Records office or Enrollment Lab and bring a photo ID to obtain your stu-dent ID number and InSite WebAdvisor User Name if you misplace this information. All OpenCCC institutions are re-quired by law to keep your SSN private and secure and not to reveal it without your permission.

If you forgot your account, click on “Sign In” and then “I forgot my username” and/or “I forgot my password”.

Click on “Start A New Application” to begin your application.

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How Do I Request an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT ONLINE?

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1. Go to www.contracosta.edu 2. Click on InSite/WebAdvisor(top right)3. Click on InSite Portal 4. Log in to your InSite WebAdvisor account 5. Click on WebAdvisor 6. Click on Academic Services 7. Click on Official Transcript Request 8. After reading the information provided, you must check the box acknowledging you have read and understand the transcript request ordering process and prices. Click Submit. 9. Complete the online Transcript Request and click Submit.

Special Note about Pre-1999 Transcripts If your transcript contains activity prior to 1999, you cannot request a rush transcript until your records have been transferred from our archives. Please check the box to indicate you have pre-1999 records.

10. If you provided a personal address as the Recipient, go to step #10. If you selected a college as the Recipient, select “None of the Above” and click Submit. 11. Orders will not be processed without payment. Select Visa or MasterCard and click Submit. 12. Enter your credit or debit card information in the fields provided and verify your personal information. Click Submit. 13. Print your Payment Confirmation for your own records.

Express Transcripts can be produced in person at the Admissions & Records Office within one hour for an additional fee. Do not continue with the online process.

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Payment



Fees and TuitionFee type amount comments

california Resident Fee*

$46 per unit Students who are california residents pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit.

nonresident Fee $251 total per unit nonresidents of california pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit, plus $198 in tuition per unit of credit, plus $7 for a capital outlay fee, per unit.

non-u.S. citizen Tuition (including international Students)

$251 total per unit non-u.S. citizens who cannot establish california residency pay an enrollment fee of $46* per unit of credit, plus $198 in tuition, plus $7 for a capital outlay fee, per unit of credit.

health insurance for international Students

$365 for Fall per student$ 511 for Spring/Summer 2014 per student

The college offers low cost health insurance on a semester basis for international Students. Students have the option of purchas-ing their own health insurance and providing proof of such to the international Office before the beginning of the semester. health insurance coverage is mandatory.

Parking Permit $40 per semester for a car or $3 perday (subject to change at any timewithout notice) and during the summer$20 per semester for a motorcycle or a car.

Term-length parking permits can be purchased only online through your Webadvisor account. Permits are no longer avail-able through the Bookstore or cashier’s Office. BOGW (fee waiver) recipients receive a discount on parking permits.

instructionalmaterial Fees

Variable by course See policy statement below.

Studentactivity Fee**(This fee is optional; see the detailedinformation below)

$5.00 per semester The Student activity Fee allows the contra costa college as-sociated Students (student government) to provide funding for campus clubs, events, activities, and campus-based programs that will benefit the student population. Examples of programs which the activity fee could support are student scholarships, textbook scholarships, multi-cultural campus events, and com-munity resource outreach programs.

StudentRepresentation Fee

$1 per semester, required. non-refundable. all students.

Student id card no charge for id card or semesterstickers; optional $5 aSucccactivity sticker.

Student id cards, semester stickers and aSucc activity stickers which provide student activity and merchant discounts can be obtained in the Student life center in the Sa Building. continu-ing students obtain semester stickers with proof of registration.

Transcript Fee* all requests require written authorizationand advance payment.Standard: First 2 copies in the district are free1, $5 thereafterRush: $15 per transcript; $10 if the studentqualifies for either of his/her 2 free copiesExpress: $30 per transcript; $25 if the student qualifies for either of his/her 2 free copies

Standard: mailed through the u.S. Postal Service within 7-10 busi-ness days. no student pick-up allowed for standard service.Rush: mailed by u.S. Postal Service mail next business day or prepared for pickup.Express: Same day service prepared for student pickup (may not always be available).

Verification fee $2 per copyFirst 2 copies are free;$5 letterhead verification

Written authorization is required.Verifications requested through the admissions & Records Office will be assessed at $2 for each request. Students can receive free verifications of enrollment through Webadvisor.(available 24-hours per day/7 days per week).

* This amount may be changed by the Governor / State legislature without notice.** Fee is voluntary. Refund forms are available at the Student life Office. Refund forms must be

submitted in person at the cashier’s Office. Refund forms must be received within the first two weeks of instruction. Refund checks will be issued monthly after the first two weeks of instruction each term.

1 Transcripts: Students may receive 2 free transcripts across the district (i.e. 1 at CCC and 1 at DVC equals 2).



attentIon all fInancIal aId recIpIents!On december 23, 2011 the consolidated appropriations act was signed into law which significantly impacts Federal Student aid programs effective July 1, 2012.

pell lIfetIme elIgIbIlItY lImItEffective with the 2012-2013 award year,

the duration of a student’s eligibility to receive a Federal Pell Grant is 12 full-time semesters (or its equivalent). The calculation of the duration of a

student’s eligibility will include all years of the student’s receipt of Federal Pell Grant funding. Once a student has received a Federal Pell Grant for 12 full-time semesters (or its equivalent) the student will no longer be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for future semesters.

HIgH scHool graduatIon requIrements Effective July 1, 2012, students who do not have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent (e.g., GEd), or do not meet the home school requirements, will not be eligible to receive Federal student aid. Students may qualify for Federal student aid under one of the ability-to-Benefit Test (aTB) alternatives

IF the student was enrolled in a federal student aid eligible program prior to July 1, 2012. The aTB alternatives include the student passing an independently administered, approved aTB test or successfully completing at least six credit hours of postsecondary education.

fInancIal aId repeat course polIcYEffective July 1, 2011, the department of Education required colleges to limit how many times students can repeat a course and still receive financial aid for that course. Once a student earns a passing grade for a course that student can only repeat the course one more time and still receive financial aid. a passing grade is defined by the college as a d- or better. if a student enrolls in a previously passed course for a third time, this course will not count for financial aid purposes. the policy allows a student to receive financial aid under the following situations:1. To repeat any failed or withdrawn course until a

passing grade is received. 2. To repeat one time any course in which you

previously received a passing grade.

** Please note that the repeat course policy for financial aid is separate from institutional academic polices regarding repeat courses.**

(pell lifetime eligibility limit, ability to benefit, direct loan grace period, financial aid repeat course policy)

New Financial Aid Regulations

Direct Loan Grace PerioD interest subsiDy

Effective July 1, 2012, students with direct Subsidized loans

originated/disbursed on or after July 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2014 will be responsible for payment of interest accrued

during the six month grace period.

New Rules



Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver

FAFSA Application

Cal Grant March 2nd Deadline

For additional information

Financial Aid Checklist



Policies and ProceduresAttendance

You must attend the first meeting of your class, or the instructor has the right to drop your enrollment in the course to make room for other students. if you cannot attend, you must notify the instructor.

If you decide not to complete the class, you must drop it

by the deadline. It Is tHe student’s

responsIbIlItY to drop tHe course .

You are expected to attend all meetings of your courses. When you are forced to be absent, the reason should be reported to your instructor(s) as soon as possible. For day classes, call the instructor or division offices; for evening and Saturday classes, call the evening/Saturday monitor’s office after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays.

Fees

all enrollment and other fees should be paid at the time of registration. • if you are taking regular classes,

you should pay all fees at the cashier’s Office in the SSc lobby, or in the admissions & Records Office, SSc-115, or by credit card when enrolling online. if you are enrolling in a special weekend class or an off-campus class, you may pay your fees to the instruc-tor at the first class meeting. You may pay with a check/money order or cash (in person only).

• if you are having fees paid through the Office of Financial assistance, you must make arrangements prior to your enrollment.

paying outstanding debtsYou are expected to pay all debts promptly. Students must pay all current and past fees owed to the college prior to enrollment for a subsequent term. Students with any college-related debt will not be allowed to enroll for subse-quent terms until their debt is paid in full.

all debts, including fees for the current term must be paid before transcripts or enrollment verifica-tions will be released.

referral of debt to the california franchise tax board (ftb)Students who have a debt with the college and do not pay fees incurred through the summer term by december of the same year will have their information sent to the california Franchise Tax Board (FTB) for collection. Once referred to the FTB, an administrative fee will be added to the delinquent balance equal to 33 1/3 percent. if

students are subsequently owed a state tax refund, win a california lottery prize, or have unclaimed property owed to them, these re-sources will first be used to pay the outstanding debt.

dream actAB130 California Dream Act as of January 1, 2012, students attending a california community college who are not legal citizens are exempt from paying nonresi-dent fees under the provision set forth by the dream act legislation. Eligible students are as follows:• attended a california high school for at least 3 years• graduated from a california high school before enrolling into ccc.• must show efforts of applying for citizenshipAB131 California Dream Actas of January 1, 2013, students will also qualify for the Board of Govenor’s Fee Waiver.For more information contact The Office of Student Financial as-sistance and Scholarships at (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508 or 4509, or check the financial aid website.



board of governor’s fee Waiver (bogfW)You may be eligible for a waiver of the enrollment fee if you are a cali-fornia resident, and meet any one of these three criteria:• You and your family are receiving

public assistance from TanF/calWORKs, or Supplemental Security income (SSi) or General assistance/General Relief, or have certification from the california department of Veterans affairs;

• You have completed the Free application for Financial Student aid (FaFSa) and have “financial need.”• You meet the following

2012-13 income Standards for the fee waiver: # in Household 2011 Income*

Family of 1 $16,335 Family of 2 $22,065 Family of 3 $27,795 Family of 4 $33,525 Family of 5 $39,255 Family of 6 $44,985 Family of 7 $50,715 Family of 8 $56,445 *add $5,730 for each additional

family member (subject to change). Check website for current standards.

Instructional materials feesinstructional materials fees for certain selected credit or noncredit courses may be paid at the time of registration, or the materials may be purchased on your own. author-ity for the charge is granted under contra costa community college district Board Policy 5024.

at the beginning of the semester, the instructor will inform you of the materials required. if you elect to purchase the materials on your own, you must receive the approval of the instructor. if you choose to pay the instructional materials fee, you may do so at the time of registration.

instructional material fees re-funds are provided to students who withdraw from school or drop the course by the required drop dead-line. This refund is contingent upon the return of all usable materials. The instructor will verify that all materials have been returned and are suitable for resale and reuse. Refund checks will be processed after the first two weeks of instruc-tion and mailed to the student.

Financial Obligations of Students

in accordance with contra costa community college district Gov-erning Board Policy 5018, and california Education code Section 72237, contra costa college shall withhold transcripts, diplomas, and registration privileges from any student or former student who has been given a written notice that he or she has failed to pay a proper financial obligation due to the dis-trict or college. any item or items withheld shall be released when the student satisfactorily meets the financial obligation.

Course RepetitionYou may repeat a course on in the following situations. 1) The course is identified as repeatable. 2) You are eligible to repeat the course to improve a substandard grade (d, F, nc, nP). The following guide will help you further understand the new repeatability rules (T5, Sec-tions 55040-55046). The repeat

Policies and Procedures-continued

Are You eligible For Free

TuiTioN Through The bogW?

n It is easy!

n You can apply for the

BOGW fee waiver online

n www.cccapply.org/BOG—Waiver

n BOGW students do not need a

minimum number of units to

qualify for the fee waiver.

WarnIng . . .NEW REGULATIONS LIMITING REPEATS OF CREDIT COURSESIf you are thinking of withdrawing from a course, please read this important information.Students attempting to enroll in the same course for a third time will be blocked from registration and required to submit a Petition to Repeat. See the above information concerning “course repitition”

as a more detailed explaination of these new regulations.



counts include all grades earned and withdrawals. allowable Repeats a. non-credit courses (no limit)b. disability-related

accommodation (3 repeats)c. intercollegiate courses

(3 repeats)d. intercollegiate academic courses

(3 repeats)e. alleviation of substandard grade

(2 repeats including withdrawals)f. cooperative work experience

(up to a total of 16 semester units)g. Enrollment in active participatory

courses in physical education and visual and performing arts categorized in “families”, which have been defined as courses within the cccc district that have similar activities. Examples are swimming, yoga, dance, theatre performance, musical theater. For more detailed infor-mation, please check the admis-sions and Records website.

repeats requiring a petitiona. legally mandated trainingb. Repeat of an open entry/open

exit variable unit course is repeatable upon petition up to the number of times it takes to complete one time the entire curriculum of the course

c. Significant change in industry or licensure standards

d. courses with a local recency prerequisite for the course on an institution of higher education to which the students seeks to transfer

e. under extenuating circumstanc-es, which are verified cases of accident, illness, or other cir-cumstance beyond the student’s control

f. Repeat of a non-repeatable course that has been taken 3 times and not passed (includes W’s)

for more details on course repeat-ability, go to http://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies_procedures/curriculum/c4001.pdf

again, courses are not repeatable unless noted within the course descriptions listed in the catalog. When a student receives a substan-dard grade (“d”, “F”, “nc”, or “nP”) for a course, he/she may enroll in it a second time without special permission. This is known as reme-diation by course repetition. Students are limited to enrolling in a non-repeatable credit course a maximum of three times. if a stu-dent wishes to attempt the same course a fourth time (after all previ-ous attempts resulted in substan-dard grades or withdrawals), he/she must request special permission to do so. This request must be submit-ted to the admissions & Records Office using the Petition to Repeat form. under no circumstances may a student repeat a course more than three times in order to allevi-ate a substandard grade.(Title 5, section 55042). if a student repeats a course under this provision, only the better of the two grades will be used in the GPa calculation. if both grades are the same, then only one will be counted. however, both grades will appear on the transcript and the units for the course will only be counted once. an “R” notation will appear next to the lower of the two grades indicating that the course has been repeated. it is possible under certain circumstances, to re-

peat a course in which a grade “c” or better was received. To pursue such a repeat a student must file a Petition to Repeat form with admis-sions & Records (download form at www.contracosta.edu/studentser-vices/admiss). approval will only be granted under certain circum-stances in accordance with califor-nia Education code (Title 5). When such course repetition occurs the student’s permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all work remains leg-ible. insuring a true and complete academic history. The best of the grades awarded for courses repeat-ed under these provisions shall be counted in calculating a student’s grade point average.Please note that special additional criteria may be applied for certain classes, such as courses required for entrance into the nursing program.note also that course repetition cannot be used to make up an in-complete (“i”) grade.

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enrollment fee refundsno refund for enrollment fees will be made if you withdraw from classes after the first two weeks of instruction for a semester length course or 10% for short term class-es. Refund checks will be mailed to students the first week of each month.

You may receive a refund if:1. You drop the class by the dead-

line date.2. You become eligible for an en-

rollment fee deferment from an outside agency after you have paid your enrollment fee. Submit (or have the agency submit) to the




Information Competency Graduation Requirement“information competency” is a graduation requirement for stu-dents wanting to earn an associ-ate degree. Students who began at contra costa college in the Fall 2006 semester or after, must complete this requirement in one of three ways:• successfully complete liBST 110

(1 unit) or• successfully complete liBST 110a

(1 unit) or• successfully pass a challenge

exam with a score of 70% or higher.

challenge exams will be given four times during a semester. You may take the exam only once. You will be given a maximum of three hours to complete the exam. it will be offered in the library classroom/computer lab. Seating is subject to availability, so call ahead or email to reserve your spot.

contact Judy Flum (510) 235-7800, ext. 4445 or email [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, student id number, a phone number, and the date you wish to take the exam (once the dates become available).

Withdrawing from Courses

Important: if you enroll in a course, even if you do not ever attend a class meeting, you are still con-sidered to be enrolled until you officially drop the course. You may drop courses through Webadvisor. You may also drop a course by filing a student drop notice with the ad-missions & Records Office (must

refunds for residents and non-residents• Enrollment of fee refunds will

be calculated and made auto-matically by the district if you are eligible.

• complete withdrawal: Refund checks for complete withdrawal from the college will be pro-cessed immediately upon student request. in an emergency, contact the admissions & Records Office.

• Refund checks for partial with-drawals will be processed after the first two weeks of instruction.

• Refund of fees paid by a personal check will be made after a 30-day hold to allow the check to clear the bank.

• a refund will not be made if you have other outstanding debt to the college.

• Refund checks will be mailed to the student address on file in the college admissions & Records Office.

• if you have a new address, please notify the admissions & Records Office at the time of withdrawal or change of program.

The district Office processes refund checks monthly.

if you have any further questions regarding this policy or the pro-cedures, please refer them to the cashier Office.

parking permit refundsif you purchase a parking permit for the current semester and then drop all your courses within the first two weeks of instruction (or by 10% of the length of short-term courses), you may request a refund of the parking permit fee. You must return your parking decal to the cashier’s Office for a refund. Your refund check will be mailed to you.

cashier’s Office a document of proof stating the deferment.

3. You become eligible for financial aid and receive an enrollment fee waiver after you have paid your enrollment fees.

4. The fee was collected in error. Fees collected in Error are those you do not owe for any of the following reasons:

a. college cancelled the course b. college cancelled your

enrollment (academic or other dismissal)

c. Books for the course were not available

d. You qualified for state financial aid later in the term

e. death of the student

5. no refund of enrollment fees will be made to any student who formally withdraws from classes later than two weeks from the day the class begins (or after 10% of classes that meet for a term shorter than 18 weeks). ask your instructor for the refund drop date for any short-term class and for summer session classes.

6. For Summer terms, the refund deadline varies depending on the start and end dates.

returned check feea $15 fee will be charged for all checks returned for non-payment, including any check for which you stop payment.• do not stop payment on your

check. This will delay your re-fund, and will also result in a $15 returned check fee charged for non-payment on the check. if you do not pay the fine, you will not be able to obtain a transcript, nor will you be allowed to enroll again until the fine and all other fees are paid.




show valid id). If you do not withdraw from the course and do not attend, you may receive an “f” in the course. IT IS NOT THE INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP YOU FROM YOUR COURSE.if you find that you must withdraw from college due to an emergency, but are unable to complete the nec-essary withdrawal steps yourself, please call the college Vice Presi-dent’s Office at (510) 235-7800, ext 4216 or 4217 and request assistance.

dropped from courses for non-attendanceit is your responsibility as a student to officially withdraw from courses by the deadline date if you do not plan to attend class. however, the instructor has the right to drop you from a course in the following circumstances: 1. absence from the first meeting of the class 2. absence from six hours of class

if you are dropped from a course for non-attendance, you will receive a grade in accordance with the col-lege grading policy.

See grading policy on the follow-ing page to see how a withdrawal affects your grade.

Grading PolicyThe following evaluation (grades) and non-evaluation symbols are used:

GradePts Grade DescriptionUnit4 A Excellent3 B Good2 C Satisfactory1 D Less than Satisfactory0 F Failing

0 W Grade given students who withdraw from a course within allowed time0 I Incomplete*0 P Pass (at least satisfactory; units awarded are not counted in the GPA)0 NP No Pass (less than satisfactory or failing; units not counted in the GPA)0 IP Administrative symbol indicating the course was in progress beyond the end of the term0 RD Administrative symbol indicating delay in reporting grade0 MW Administrative symbol indicating withdrawal for military service

*an Incomplete grade must be made up no later than one year following the grade assignment or it will automatically revert to the alternate grade indicated by the instructor. incompletes will be given only for emergencies such as an accident, illness or family emer-gency. Petitions for time extensions may be made to the admissions & Records Office, and may be granted only for good cause.

grading policy as related to Withdrawal from coursesa ‘W’ grade is assigned if you withdraw from a course within the allowed time. no grade points are recorded; no units are recorded; and the ‘W’ does not affect your GPa. The ‘W’ grade is used in calcu-lating progress.

if you enrolled in a course, you are considered enrolled until you officially drop the course through inSite/Webadvisor, or by filing a student drop notice with the admissions & Records Office

Policies and Procedures-continued(must show a valid id). This applies even if you do not ever attend a class meeting, unless your instruc-tor chooses to drop you from the course according to the college at-tendance policy. However, it is NOT the responsibility of the instructor to drop you from a course if you do not attend the class. If you do not drop the course and do not attend class, you will most likely receive an ‘F’ in the course.

Wait List OptionWhen classes are full, a wait list is an option. This option will allow you to add your name to a priority listing.

if space becomes available in that class before instruction begins, you will be notified via your inSite Portal e-mail that you have been assigned permission to enroll in the course. It is important to check your Insite Portal email daily. if you have not enrolled and paid your fees within the time period of 3 days (effec-tive Spring 2013 term), you will be dropped from the wait list. nOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her Insite mail regularly.

after you have enrolled, you may check your status on insite/Webad-visor or by phone.

after regular enrollment closes, the wait list will be produced and sent to the instructor to use on the first day of class. if students who are enrolled in the class do not attend the first class meeting, the instructor may drop them and add students from the wait list. if you are not moved into the course from the wait list during the regular regis-tration period, you must be sure to attend the first meeting of the class to be considered for late enroll-ment from the wait list. if there is a



space available, and you are not at the class, you will lose your place on the wait list and another student may be added instead.

Class Audit PolicyThe Governing Board of the contra costa community college district authorizes auditing of classes. You must secure approval from the instructor whose course you wish to audit, and the division dean. The instructor and division dean reserve the right to approve or disapprove any audit request according to their discretion. Their decision is final.

auditors will not be counted in the enrollment-based decisions about maintaining or canceling classes.

auditors will not be allowed to remain in class unless the audit re-quest form is processed by the ccc Student Services Office, SSc-111.

You may audit a class at contra costa college providing that the following conditions are met:

1. Enrollment for the purpose of au-diting will be on a space-available basis, and requires the approval of the instructor. classes with restricted enrollment due to regulations or space limitations cannot be audited. if you audit a class, your participation in class activities will be solely at the discretion of the instructor.

2. You will be charged a non-refund-able audit fee of $15 per unit, payable at the time of enrollment as an auditor. You will not be charged the enrollment fee for auditing a class.

3. if you are enrolled in classes to receive credit for 10 or more semester credit units, you will not be charged a fee to audit three or fewer semester units per semester.

4. no credit or grades will be received for auditing a course. The college will not maintain any attendance or academic records.

5. Priority in class enrollment shall be given to students who desire to take the course for credit; therefore, enrollment for audit purposes will not be permitted until the first day of the second week of instruction.

6. You will not be permitted to change your enrollment from credit to audit. Once an audit re-quest is approved, you will not be permitted to change your enroll-ment to receive credit.

Instructions for auditing a course1. Pick up a course audit request

form from the Student Services Office, SSc-111.

2. Obtain the signature of approval from the instructor of the course, and from the division dean.

3. Submit the signed audit form and the auditing fee to the Student Services Office, SSc-111. For more information, please call (510) 235-7800, ext. 4269.

Non-credit Classesnoncredit classes are offerings designed to meet the special needs and capabilities of those students who do not desire or need to obtain credit. There are no tuition fees and no grades for any of the non-credit classes; however, minimal fees may be charged for supplies or other incidentals for some classes.non-credit classes are listed separately at the end of each participating department in the main listing of courses, as well as under communi-ty Education, along with the specific dates, times and meeting places. many of these classes are offered in senior centers, community centers, churches, etc. throughout West county for convenience and access. Enrollments are accepted through-out the term. You may register at the college admissions & Records Office, online, or at the first class meeting. For more information, call (510) 235-7800, ext. 4363.




Student Code of ConductDrug-Free CCC Campus

it is the policy of contra costa college to uphold federal law by maintaining a campus where students, faculty, staff, and administration are prohibited from the abuse of alcohol and from the unlawful manufac-ture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances as listed in Schedules i through iV of Section 232 of the controlled Substances act (21 u.S.c. Section 812).

any student who needs information about substance abuse treatment may consult a campus counselor, who can provide the student with information about available treatment resources. The district does not provide sub-stance abuse treatment.

A Smoke Free CCCSmoking is a health hazard and is allowed only in contra costa college’s parking areas that are located at least 25 feet away from buildings.

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act

in compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and campus Security act of 1990 (Public law 101-542), it is the policy of the contra costa community college district and contra costa college to make the follow-ing information available:• The completion or graduation rates of certificate

or degree-seeking, full-time students entering the college. This information is available as of July 1 each year to current students, and on request to prospec-tive students before they enroll or enter into any financial obligation with the college. The information is published in our catalog.

• annual reports of criminal activity on campus, and procedures in place for prevention of campus crime. This information is published and is avail-able on request from the campus Police Office (R Building) or on the internet at www.4cd.net/crpa/pd/default.aspx.

• communications: You are expected to check your email frequently to receive college and district

communications. all information will be sent to your insite email account.

located in chapter 1, ccc catalog• Grievance Procedures • Relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking

aB1088• Student academic Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

I. IntroductIonThe Student code of conduct is a statement of the contra costa community college district’s expecta-tions regarding student standards of conduct, both academic and nonacademic. Students are expected to obey all laws and district policies and regulations. Students shall be subject to discipline for violation of these laws, policies, and regulations. Student miscon-duct may also be subject to other regulations of the district, including but not limited to regulations re-garding complaints of harassment and discrimination.

II. defInItIonsFor the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, the following words and terms are defined as follows:a. “Student” shall mean all persons enrolled in any

courses at the colleges in the district, regardless of where courses are taught, whether they are enrolled fulltimeor part-time, for credit or non-credit or not-for credit or contract education,and whether or not s/he is planning to earn a degree, certificate of achievementor other certification. Persons who are enrolled in online or hybrid courses arealso considered ‘students’. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term, but who have been admitted to the college and enroll in courses from time to time, and have a continuing relationship with the college are consid-ered ‘students’.

b. “Governing Board” shall mean the Governing Board of the contra costa community college district.

c. “district” shall mean the contra costa community college district, including but not limited to its administrative staff and each of its colleges.

d. “college” shall mean a college operated and main-



tained by the district.e. “member of the college community” shall mean

the district Trustees, the academic personnel, support staff, and administrative personnel of the district, the students of the district and any other person while on district or college property or at a district or college function or activity.

f. “day” shall refer to a college instructional day un-less otherwise noted.

g. “Good cause” as defined in Education code, Sec-tion 76033 includes, but is notlimited to the follow-ing offenses:1. continued disruptive behavior, continued willful

disobedience, habitual profanity or vulgarity, or the open and persistent defiance of the authority of, or persistent abuse of college personnel.

2. assault, battery, or any threat of force or violence upon a student or college personnel.

3. Willful misconduct which results in injury or death of a student or college personnel or which results in cutting, defacing, or other injury to any real or personal property owned by the district.

4. use, sale, or possession on campus of, or pres-ence on campus under the influence of any con-trolled substance, or any poison classified as such by Schedule d in section 4160 of the Business and Professions code.

5. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law, by regula-tion of the Governing Board, or by college policy.

6. Persistent serious misconduct where other means of correction havefailed to bring about proper conduct.

7. Other behavior that may warrant disciplinary action.

H. “Sexual harassment” is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including (but not limited to) unwel-come sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

I. “Sexual violence” means any physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim’s use of drugs or alcohol. an individual also may be unable to give consent due to minority/or an intellectual or other disability. a number of dif-ferent acts fall into the category of sexual violence,

including rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. all such acts of sexual violence are forms of sexual harassment.

J. “complainant” shall mean any member of the col-lege community (student, faculty or staff member) who submits a charge alleging that a student vio-lated this code. a complainant who accuses a stu-dent of sexual harassment or sexual violence and who believes they are a victim of these prohibited actions will be guaranteed the same rights as the student accused, including the right to present wit-nesses and other evidence and to be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, the right to be notified of the outcome of the complaint and the same appeal processes as are provided to the accused student. complainants may not be entitled to know the ex-act level of discipline imposed due to privacy rights.

K. “Preponderance of the evidence” standard means the greater weight of the evidence (i.e. it is more likely than not that misconduct occurred).

l. “hate violence” means any act of physical intimida-tion or physical harassment, physical force or physi-cal violence, or the threat of physical force or physi-cal violence, that is directed against any person or group of persons, or the property of any person or group of persons because of ethnicity, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability or political or religious beliefs of that person or group.

III. grounds for dIscIplInarY actIona. Students shall conduct themselves consistent with the Student code of conduct while on campus or participating off campus in online or hybrid courses, or at college sponsored events or programs, including but not limited to field trips, student conferences, debate competitions, athletic contests, club-sponsored events, and international study programs, regardless of loca-tion. Students shall also conduct themselves consis-tent with the Student code of conduct in any matter related to school activity or attendance. Students shall be suspended or expelled only for good cause.

The college may have an obligation to respond to student-on-student harassment that initially occurred off campus. if a student files a complaint with the col-lege, regardless of where the conduct occurred, the college must process the complaint in accordance with its established procedures, if the complaint relates to



college activities. Because students often experience the continuing effects of off-campus harassment in the educational setting, colleges should consider the ef-fects of off-campus conduct when evaluating whether the district has jurisdiction to process the complaint. The college should take steps to protect a student who was assaulted off campus from further harassment or retaliation from the perpetrator and his or her associ-ates, if the district has jurisdiction over the matter.

misconduct that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to:1. acts of academic dishonesty, including, but not

limited to: a. cheating defined as unauthorized copying or collaboration on a test or assignment, or the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials; b. tampering defined as altering or interfering with evaluation instruments or documents; c. fabrication defined as falsifying experimental data or results, inventing research or laboratory data or results for work not done, falsely claiming sources not used or fabricating or falsifying documentation to try to change a course grade; d. lying; e. plagiarism defined as representing someone else’s words, idea, artistry, or data as ones’ own, including copying another person’s work (including published and unpublished material, and material from the internet) without appropriate referencing, presenting someone else’s opinions and theories as one’s own, or working jointly on a project, then submitting it as one’s own; or f. assisting others in an act of academic dishonesty, defined as assisting another student in an act of academic dishonesty, such as taking a test or doing an assignment for someone else, changing someone’s grades or academic records, or inappropriately distributing exams to other students;

2. Other forms of dishonesty, such as lying, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information, or reporting a false emergency to any college official, faculty or staff member or office or to the district;

3. Forgery, alteration, misappropriation or theft, misuse of any district or college document, record, key, electronic device, or identification including, but not limited to, unauthorized grade changes and forged signatures on official college forms;

4. misrepresentation of oneself or of an organization to be an agent of the district;

5. Obstruction or disruption on or off district prop-erty of teaching or of the district’s educational process, administrative process, disciplinary proce-dures, or other district functions and activities, on or off district property;

6. disruptive or abusive behavior, such as verbal harassment, habitual profanity or vulgarity, physi-cal abuse, hate violence, intimidation, bullying, hazing, or stalking of any member of the college community. harassment includes the infliction of psychological and/or emotional harm upon any member of the college community through any means, including but not limited to e-mail, so-cial media/networking, text messages, and other technological forms of communication. When harassment, abuse, intimidation and bullying are motivated by bias against students based on their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or political or religious beliefs, students found responsible for violating the code may receive enhanced sanctions;

7. Vandalism, graffiti, or other willful misconduct which results in cutting, defacing, or other dam-ages to any real or personal property owned by the district or a member of the college community;

8. assault, battery, violence or threat of violence, or any willful misconduct which results in an injury or death of a student or district personnel or behavior that threatens the health and safety of any member of the college community;

9. Theft of district property, or property in the pos-session of, or owned by, a member of the college community;

10. Violation of district or college policies or regula-tions including but not limited to those concerning the formation and registration of student organiza-tions, the use of college facilities or the time, place, and manner of public expression or the distribution of leaflets, pamphlets, or other materials;

11. Failure to comply with the directions of the dis-trict or college officials acting in the performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so;

12. The use, sale, distribution, or possession on campus of, or presence on campus under the influence of,



any controlled substances, or any poison classified as such by Schedule d section 4160 of the Busi-ness and Professions code or other california laws on district property or at any district-sponsored event. use of a prescription drug if the prescription was not issued to the student, or the distribution or sale of a prescription drug to a person to whom the prescription was not originally issued. intention-ally or recklessly inhaling or ingesting substances (e.g., nitrous oxide, glue, paint, etc.) that will alter a student’s mental state is also prohibited. Possession of drug paraphernalia including, but not limited to, bongs or glass pipes. This regulation does not apply when the person named on the prescription pos-sesses the drugs or narcotics or when the drugs or narcotics are permitted for and are being used in research, instruction, or analysis;

13. Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or de-livery of any alcoholic beverage in college buildings or on college grounds, or at college sponsored or supervised activities, regardless of their location, unless authorized by college officials;

14. Possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemi-cals, or deadly weapons on district property or at a campus function, without prior authorization of the college President;

15. Engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior on district- owned or controlled property or at a district-sponsored or supervised function;

16. Rape, date rape, sexual harassment, sexual vio-lence, sexual assault, or threat of an assault upon a student or member of the college community on district property, or at a college or district-spon-sored or supervised function;

17. unauthorized use of, or misuse of district property, including, but not limited to, unauthorized pos-session, duplication or use of district keys and/or unauthorized entry into, unauthorized use of, or misuse of district property;

18. Willful or persistent smoking in any area where smoking has been prohibited by law or by regula-tion of the Governing Board, or college policy;

19. Knowingly assisting another person in the commis-sion of a violation of the Student code of conduct;

20. misuse of computers and networks which includes but is not limited to utilizing an unauthorized ac-count, password, campus network, interfering with normal computer operations, circumventing

data protection schemes or uncovering security loopholes, or violating terms of the software agree-ments;

21. Willful disruption of the orderly operation of the campus;

22. leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal authorized activities;

23. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on college premises or at college sponsored or supervised events;

24. unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record of any person while on college premises without his/her prior knowl-edge, or without his/her effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress. This includes, but is not limited to, surreptitiously taking pictures of another person in a gym locker room or a restroom;

25. any other cause identified as good cause by Edu-cation code section 76033, not identified above; or any applicable Penal code sections, or other applicable local, state, or federal laws; and

26. any other ground constituting good cause. a. Violation of parking laws, regulations, or rules

shall not be cause for the removal, suspension, or expulsion of a student (Ed. code § 76036).

B. nothing in these procedures shall preclude a student with a disability from receiving appropriate accommodations as identified by disability Support Services.

IV. tYpes of dIscIplInarY actIonThe following discipline may be imposed, individually or in various combinations, on any student found to have violated the Student code of conduct:

WaRninG: a warning is a written or oral notice to the student that continuation or repetition of certain conduct may be result in further disciplinary action.

RESTiTuTiOn: Restitution is reimbursement by the student for damage to, loss of or misappropriation of property. Reimbursement may take the form of appropri-ate service by the student to repair property or other-wise compensate for damage.

PROJEcTS and aSSiGnmEnTS: Projects and as-signments may include educational projects, service to the college, and other related discretionary assignments.

diSciPlinaRY PROBaTiOn: Probation is a status



imposed for a specific period of time in which a stu-dent must demonstrate his or her conduct conforms to district standards of conduct as set forth in these regulations. conditions may be imposed at the discre-tion of the district or the President’s designee. miscon-duct during the probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in more serious disciplinary action, such as loss of privileges, suspen-sion, or expulsion.

lOSS OF PRiVilEGES: loss of privileges is the denial of extra-curricular activities or other special privileges for a designated period of time. Violation of any conditions or campus regulations during the period of sanction may result in far more serious disciplinary action, such as suspension or expulsion.

REmOVal: Removal of a student from class by an instructor or with the assistance of Police Services, if necessary.

SuSPEnSiOn: Suspension is a separation from the district for a designated period of time after which the student will be eligible to return. a suspension may con-sist of (a) a period of time from one or more classes for a period up to ten (10) days of instruction; (b) from one or more classes for the remainder of the school term; and (c) from all classes or activities of the college for one or more terms for up to three years.

ExPulSiOn: Expulsion is the permanent termina-tion of student status by the Governing Board for good cause when other means of correction fail to bring about proper conduct or when the presence of the stu-dent causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the student or others. a student who is expelled is prohibited from participating in any college activities or programs and from entering district premises.

REVOcaTiOn OF dEGREE OR cERTiFicaTiOn: a degree or certificate awarded from the college may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of college standards in obtaining a degree or certification, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.

V. recIprocItY of sanctIonsduring a period of suspension or expulsion, a student shall not be enrolled in any other college within the district. disciplinary actions or sanctions shall apply to the student at all district colleges.VI. conduct related to collegeafter a hearing the President’s designee may impose

an immediate suspension on a student when such ac-tion is required in order to protect property, safety, and to ensure the maintenance of order on the campus or at a campus function. no student may be removed, suspended, or expelled unless the conduct for which the student is disciplined is related to college activity or college attendance.

VII. record of dIscIplInarY actIonin accordance with Education code section 76220, community college districts shall establish, maintain and destroy student records according to regulations adopted by the Board of Governors of the califor-nia community colleges. The President’s designee will create a record of disciplinary actions, along with relevant supporting documents and evidence. consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act and district Student Services Procedure 3009, this record shall be maintained as a confidential student education record and may not be released without the permission of the student, except as permitted by law and policy. The student shall have a right to inspect the record and to challenge the contents. disciplinary records shall be retained in a manner consistent with federal and state law and dis-trict policy, and may be destroyed in a manner consis-tent with district administrative Procedure 1900.01. in accordance with Education code section 76234, whenever there is included in any student record in-formation concerning any disciplinary action taken by the college or district in connection with any alleged sexual assault or physical abuse or any conduct that threatens the health and safety of the alleged victim, the alleged victim of the sexual assault or physical abuse shall be informed within three (3) days of the results of any disciplinary action by the college and the results of any appeal, provided the student keeps this information confidential.

VIII. remoVal bY Instructoran instructor, for good cause, may remove a student from his or her class for the day of the removal and the next class meeting. (Ed. code §§ 76032 and 76033.)

a. Procedures Before The Removal.1. The instructor shall notify the student of the

instructor’s consideration of the removal from class and the reasons for the proposed removal.

2. The instructor may remove the student from the classroom immediately. under normal



conditions, the instructor should permit the student an opportunity to present a rebuttal to the accusation or otherwise offer relevant com-ment on the proposed removal. There need be no delay between the time notice is given to the student and the time of such a review.

3. The instructor shall decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed removal after hear-ing the student’s explanation and considering all of the information relative to the issue. There need be no delay between the time notice is given to the student and the removal.

4. The decision may be given to the student either orally or in writing.

5. The instructor’s decision is final and may not be appealed.b. Procedures after The Removal.

1. immediately following the removal, the instruc-tor must notify the college President or Presi-dent’s designee of the removal.

2. if the student removed is a minor, the college President or President’s designee shall ask the parent or guardian of the student to attend a parent conference regarding the removal as soon as possible. if the instructor or the parent or guardian so requests, a college administrator shall attend the conference.

3. The instructor may request that the student meet with the college President or President’s designee, within three (3) days of removal, prior to returning to class.

4. during the period of removal, the student shall not be returned to the class without the concur-rence of the instructor.

5. after the student returns to class, if there are additional incidents of disruption or other behavior constituting good cause, the faculty member will provide the necessary documenta-tion to the President’s designee so that more serious consequences, such as suspension from this particular class or from all classes for the rest of the semester, can be assigned.

IX. prelImInarY procedures for suspensIon bY presIdent’s desIgneeThe following procedures shall be taken before sus-pension except in the event that an emergency/interim suspension is made as set forth in Section xiV.a. administration. The President’s designee shall

administer these procedures and take appropriate action, subject to the approval of the college Presi-dent and the Governing Board if required herein or otherwise by law.

b. disciplinary action Which may Be imposed. The President’s designee may suspend or impose a lesser sanction on a student. a suspension may consist of a period of time as follows:1. From one or more classes for a period up to ten

(10) days of instruction;2. From one or more classes for the remainder of the

school term;3. From all classes and activities of the college for

one or more terms. a suspension shall not exceed three (3) years.

c. Reporting Of conduct. alleged student misconduct shall be reported to the President’s designee. The President’s designee shall be the Vice President of academic and Student affairs or the Senior dean of Student Services at contra costa college, the dean of Student life at diablo Valley college, and the Senior dean of Student Services at los medanos college. Other officials may be designated as the President’s designee, whenever necessary for the efficient operation of the district.

d. investigation. upon receiving a report of alleged student misconduct, the President’s designee shall initiate an investigation.

e. notice. Before imposing discipline, the President’s designee shall give or make reasonable efforts to give the student oral or written notice of the reason for the proposed disciplinary action. if the student is a minor, the President’s designee shall also notify the parent or guardian of the investigation and charges.

f. Preliminary hearing. Within a reasonable period of time (normally within five (5) days following the deliv-ery to the student of the notice referred to above), the President’s designee shall offer the student an opportunity to attend a meeting (“Preliminary hear-ing”) at which time the student may present a re-buttal to the accusation or otherwise offer relevant comment on the proposed discipline. There need be no delay between the time of the notice given to the student and the time of the meeting. if the student fails to arrange a preliminary hearing (or if he/she fails to appear for a preliminary hearing within five` days of the service or mailing of the notice or if he/she fails to appear for the preliminary hearing he/she has arranged), the decision of the President’s desig-



nee will be final and not subject to a further appeal hearing.

g. determination after Preliminary hearing. Based on the evidence presented, The President’s designee shall decide whether or not to proceed with the proposed suspension and/or to recommend expul-sion after hearing the student’s explanation and considering all of the information. if the decision is to suspend for up to five (5) days, the President’s designee may inform the student of the decision and send a written confirmation to the student’s last known address within five (5) working days. The confirmation shall include a statement that the deci-sion to impose a suspension for five (5) days or less, or a lesser sanction, is not appealable. if the decision is to suspend for more than five (5) school days or to recommend expulsion, the President’s designee shall send the student a written notice via personal delivery or certified mail to the student’s last known address as set forth below.

H. notice To The college President. The President’s designee shall report any disciplinary action imposed to the college President.

I. notification after a Suspension Of more Than Five (5) days. if the President’s designee imposes a sus-pension of more than five (5) days, the President’s designee shall promptly send the student a letter of notification that is hand delivered or sent via certi-fied mail to the student’s last known address. The notification shall include:1. a statement of the charges, the reason for the

suspension or recommended expulsion offer, and a description of facts related to the misconduct, including the evidence against the student, the date of the incident(s), time of the incident(s), and location of the offense(s).

2. a copy of the Student code of conduct and Board Policy.

3. an explanation that a student who has been suspended for more than five (5) days is entitled to appeal the decision and has a right to a further hearing (“appeal hearing”). The notification shall also state that a request for an appeal hearing shall be filed within five (5) business days of the service or mailing of the notification, whichever is earlier. The written request for an appeal hearing must be submitted to the President’s designee, and must cite the specific ground(s) for the appeal

(from those listed below), and provides information which substantiates the ground(s) on which the ap-peal is being made.

4. Grounds for appeal - a student may appeal the de-cision of the President’s designee on grounds that:(a.) Fair consideration was not provided to the

student, (i.e., there is evidence that some as-pect of the hearing was prejudicial, arbitrary, or capricious).

(b.) new and significant information, not reasonably available at the time of the initial hearing, has become available.

(c.) The sanction or remedy imposed is not in due proportion to the nature and seriousness of the offense. any evidence supporting these grounds must be included in the request for an appeal hearing.

5. a statement that the student has the right to be ac-companied at an “appeal hearing” by an on-campus advisor of his or her choice. if the student decides to be accompanied by an advisor, the name and address of that advisor must be submitted to the President’s designee at the time the appeal is filed.

6. The President’s designee may note that he or she will also recommend expulsion.

7. The notification shall include the date, time, and location of an appeal hearing if requested by the student.

J. Student Right To appeal a Suspension Of more Than Five (5) days. The student may accept a suspen-sion in excess of five (5) days without admitting the conduct charged. in such a case, the decision of the President’s designee will be final and not subject to a further appeal hearing. Should the student not accept a suspension in excess of five (5) days, the stu-dent has a right to appeal. a suspension appeal must be filed by the student no later than five (5) business days from the date the notification letter is personally served or mailed.

K. Schedule Of hearing. The President’s designee shall schedule an appeal hearing no later than ten (10) working days from the date of the suspension.

X. HearIng autHorItY for appeal HearInga. The college President will assign either an adminis-

trative hearing Officer or may utilize a Student dis-cipline committee (“committee”) to conduct appeal hearings at the college (“hearing authority”).



b. an administrative hearing Officer shall be a college official.

c. a committee shall include: one faculty member, one administrator or manager, and one student. The selection process for the committee, if any, will normally occur at the beginning of each academic school year.1. The academic Senate will select a faculty repre-

sentative and alternate(s). Vacancies will be filled by an action of the academic Senate.

2. The associated Student Body will select a stu-dent representative and alternate(s). Vacancies of student members shall be filled by an action of the associated Student Body.

3. The college President will select the admin-istrative or management representative and alternate(s). The administrative or management representative will serve as the committee chair. The student or the college employee shall notify the committee if he or she has a conflict of inter-est because he or she is involved in the discipline matter, or has a personal relationship with any of the involved parties, and, therefore, is unable to serve as a neutral party.

4. alternate faculty, administrative, and student mem-bers shall be appointed to ensure that a standing committee can always be convened promptly.

XI. appeal HearIng proceduresa. The President’s designee shall submit to the hear-

ing authority: a description of the charges, notices, evidence, and a copy of the proposed decision. The President’s designee shall present relevant evidence regarding the alleged misconduct. The accused student may then present any relevant evidence. Each party may call, examine, and cross-examine witnesses. Written statements, if any, shall be submit-ted under penalty of perjury. The hearing authority may also question witnesses. Opening and closing statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes. The President’s designee shall speak first, followed by the student.

b. The hearing authority shall rule on all questions of procedure and admission of evidence.

c. hearings nee d not be conducted in accordance with strict rules of evidence or formality of a court hearing.

d. The hearing authority shall consider no evidence

other than that evidence received at the hearing. hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining other evidence, but shall not be sufficient in itself, to support a finding.

e. a student may be accompanied by an advisor of his or her choosing, at the student’s request. The role of the advisor is passive in this procedure. The advisor may be present at the hearing and may counsel the student. The advisor may not address the hearing authority and shall not be permitted to participate in any way during the hearing except to offer counsel to the student. if the student decides to be accom-panied by an attorney, the name and address of that attorney must be submitted to the President’s desig-nee at the time the request for hearing is filed.

f. The appeal hearing shall be closed to protect the privacy and confidentially of everyone involved un-less the student and district agree in writing to have a public hearing at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing. a closed hearing will be closed to every-one except the following:1. The student charged.2. The hearing authority.3. an advisor for the student charged, if so desired.4. The President’s designee.5. a witness, while presenting evidence.6. an on-campus advisor for a witness while present-

ing evidence.g. an official audiotape recording of the hearing shall

be kept. The record shall be the property of the district. The student charged may listen to th e tape at a mutually agreeable location at the college. an accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy at his or her own expense.

XII. HearIng autHorItY’s consIderatIon and recommendatIonFollowing presentation of the evidence, the hearing authority shall privately consider the evidence with all persons excluded. The hearing authority shall send a written report to the college President within five (5) working days of the termination of the hearing. The report shall contain the following information:a. a summary of factual findings and a determination

that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s) charged.

b. a finding that the student’s act(s) did or did not con-



stitute a violation of the Student code of conduct.c. a recommendation for upholding or modifying the

proposed discipline. The hearing authority may also recommend further investigation.

XIII. college presIdent’s decIsIona. The college President shall reach a decision after

reviewing the report submitted by the hearing au-thority. The college President may refer the matter back to the committee or hearing officer for further clarification on details of the case, such as evidence and findings of fact. The college President may up-hold the suspension, uphold the recommendation by the hearing authority, or adopt a lesser sanction, if appropriate. a written statement of the decision shall be sent via certified or registered mail to the student’s last known address within three (3) work-ing days of the college President’s receiving the hearing authority ‘s recommendation.

b. The decision of the college President to suspend or impose a lesser sanction shall be final and not subject to further appeal.

c. The college President shall report a disciplinary suspension of any student to the Governing Board at its next regular meeting after the suspension has been imposed. a copy of the suspension determi-nation, including the reasons for the suspension, shall be placed in the student’s permanent disci-plinary record (not the transcript).

d. if the college President determines that a student should be expelled, he or she will forward that rec-ommendation through the chancellor, to the Board of Trustees for determination.

e. in the event that a college President is or will be unavailable for the making of a prompt decision, the college President may appoint an unbiased designee to act on the appeal.

XIV. emergencY InterIm suspensIona. an emergency/summary suspension is an immedi-

ate suspension imposed upon a student for good cause. (Ed. code § 66017.)

b. notwithstanding the foregoing, the college Presi-dent or the President’s designee may impose an emergency/summary suspension. it is an extraor-dinary measure and shall be utilized when neces-sary to protect lives or property and to ensure the maintenance of order pending a hearing.

c. a preliminary hearing shall be provided within

ten (10) calendar days of an emergency/summary suspension. (Ed. code § 66017.) The procedures set forth in Sections ix and x shall apply to the prelimi-nary hearing and any appeal hearing.

d. an emergency/summary suspension shall be re-ported to the Governing Board at its next regular meeting after such suspension has been imposed. a copy of the suspension may be placed in the student’s permanent record at the discretion of the college President.

XV. notIfIcatIonThe college President or President’s designee shall, upon suspension or expulsion of any student, notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of the county or city in which the school is situated of any acts of the student which may be in violation of section 245 of the Penal code. (Ed. code § 76035.)

XVI. eXtensIons of tImecalendar restraints may be extended with the agree-ment of both parties.

XVII. eXpulsIonThe Governing Board has the sole authority to expel

a student. if the college President determines that a student should be expelled, he or she shall send the recommendation through the chancellor to the Gov-erning Board. a. Within 30 instructional days of the receipt of the

recommendation from the college President, and with the agreement of the chancellor, the Govern-ing Board shall conduct an appeal hearing in closed session with the accused student and the college President (or President’s designee).1. The hearing shall be closed to protect the privacy

and confidentially of everyone involved, unless (a) the accused student requests an open hearing,

in writing, within 48 hours of being notified of the hearing, and

(b) it is determined that holding the hearing in open session would not lead to the giving out of information concerning students which would be in violation of state or federal law regarding the privacy of student records.

2. a closed hearing will be closed to everyone ex-cept the following:a. The student charged.



b. an advisor/advocate for the student charged, if so desired. if the student chooses to be ac-companied by an attorney, the student must notify the district in writing of his/her intent to bring an attorney at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing. Failure to notify the district will result in a waiver of the right to be accompanied by an attorney, or a one month postponement of the hearing.

c. The college President and/or President’s des-ignee.

d. The Governing Board.e. The chancellor and/or district legal advisor.f. The student’s parent(s) or guardian, if the stu-

dent is a minor.b. The accused student shall be notified in writing of the

date and time of the �hearing, and shall be provided with a copy of this policy. The notice shall be mailed via certified or registered mail, or served personally, if the student is a minor.

c. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:1. The President of the Governing Board will serve as

chair of the hearing, and will rule on all questions of procedure and admission of evidence.

2. hearings need not be conducted in accordance with strict rules of evidence or formality of a court hearing.

3. Before commencement of the hearing, the Govern-ing Board shall review a description of the charges, notices, evidence, findings, and a copy of the pro-posed decision from the college-level disciplinary appeal hearing. The Governing Board shall consider no evidence other than that evidence received in the hearing process.

4. The college President (or the President’s desig-nee) shall make a brief statement to the Governing Board, referring to relevant evidence regarding the alleged misconduct.

5. The accused student may then make a brief state-ment to the Governing Board and present any relevant evidence.

6. The statements shall be limited to five (5) minutes.7. upon completion of these statements, the Govern-

ing Board will have an opportunity to ask questions of both the student and the college President (or President’s designee).

8. The Governing Board will conclude the hearing, dismiss the parties, and privately deliberate as to a decision.

9. The Governing Board shall issue a statement of decision including findings of fact and a determina-tion that the accused student did or did not commit the act(s) charged, a finding that the student’s act(s) did or did not constitute a violation of the Student code of conduct, and a decision as to whether the expulsion proposed by the President would be upheld or modified. The Governing Board may also recommend further investigation. Pursuant to Edu-cation code section 72122, regardless of whether the matter is heard in open or closed session, the fi-nal action of the Governing Board shall be taken in open session, and the result of that action shall be a public record. The name of the student, however, shall not be released.

10. The chancellor’s Office will send a written state-ment of the Governing Board’s decision via certi-fied or registered mail to the student’s last known address within three (3) working days of the hear-ing. 11. if the Governing Board’s decision is unfavor-able to the student, the student shall have the right to submit a written statement of his/her objections to the decision. This statement shall become a part of the student’s records.

12. The decision of the Governing Board is final, and not subject to further appeal.

13. The hearing shall be electronically recorded. The record shall be the propert007ay of the district. The student charged may listen to the tape at a mu-tually agreeable location at the college. an accused student may, upon request, be provided a copy of the recording at his or her own expense.

education code, sections 66017, 66300, 66301, 72122, 76030-76037, 76234student services procedure 3027 (revised 7/13)



procedures - at a glance

Speak with the employee directly and attempt to resolve the issue. if that is not successful, you may wish to contact that employee’s supervisor to notify them of the issue and to seek appropriate resolution.

Speak with the faculty member directly. if you are unable to resolve the issue with them, you may wish to contact the appropriate department chair, whose responsibility it is to listen to student inquiries, complaints and grievances about department members and matters. The department chair will investigate and attempt to resolve matters on a department level. if the matter cannot be resolved, and the faculty member is also the department chair, direct the concerns to the dean of the division.

Speak with the faculty member directly. if you are unable to resolve the is-sue with them, then contact the department chair and division dean. if the issue is not resolved, discuss the matter with the instructional dean of that area. also, you can fill out a Student Grade Grievance Form.

Students who believe that they have been subjected to unlawful discrimi-nation or harassment are welcome to contact the dean of Students to receive information about equal educational opportunity policies and the formal and informal complaint procedures available at the campus and district level.

contra costa college is dedicated to serving particular educational needs, which can be appropriately met by a college functioning in accor-dance with the broad purposes and regulations set forth in the education code of california. accordingly, any student who believes there has been a violation of the regulations as stated in Title ix of the Education act of 1972 may initiate a grievance (see “equal opportunity policy and grievance procedures”). For more information, contact the dean of Students.

For information about the college’s policy related to probation and dis-missal, please visit: “Probation and dismissal Policy”. contact the dean of Students or counseling department for questions or concerns related to your academic status or holds on your registration materials, and about the process for seeking reinstatement.

finding help with difficulties you may encounter at ccc

type of difficulty

With a campus service or office (staff or managers)

With an instructor or counselor

grade disputes

unlawful discrimination or harassment

non-Instructional grievance policy

academic standards (probation or dismissal for low gpa or excessive withdrawals)

Student Complaints and Grievances



Students may file a complaint if she or he believes that ccc has failed to make a good faith effort to develop an educational plan or provide specified services once the student has declared a specific educational goal. contact the matriculation coordinator or dean of Students for more information.

Visit the residency information page and fill out the california Residen-cy Reclassification Request

For information about registration and difficulties you may encounter (late add codes and petitions, prerequisites, course conflicts and rein-statements), visit the registration page.

For financial aid difficulties (including forms for appeals) please contact our office by phone or refer to our website for drop-in appointments days and hours.

The campus Police Services can assist you with concerns about your campus safety, parking permits or citations, or reports of loss or theft.

After college and district processes have been utilized, if the issue is still unresolved, students can file a complaint with the State Chancellor’s Office. Visit Complaints Form and Process for more information and forms.

Process and form for filing a complaint against the college with the regional accrediting commission

matriculation complaints

california residence status

registration difficulties

financial aid difficulties

parking and campus safety

state chancellor’s office

accrediting commission for community and Junior colleges (accJc)

finding help with difficulties you may encounter at cccStudent Complaints and Grievances (continued)



Learning Communities on Campus

African American Male Leadership Conference

african american male leadership conference is a cohort of african american males that meet twice during the semester to participate in a Speaker’s Bureau involving community professionals and The 100 Black Men of the Bay Area. For more information contact:John Wade at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4310 or [email protected] Office: Ga90

Career Advancement Academy

career advancement academy is defined as an education and train-ing program for students whose educational goal is focused on job readiness. The goal of the program is to improve access to success and

eliminate barriers experienced by low-income students who are inter-ested in changing their lives through positive productivity and workforce development. The program has op-portunity for apprenticeship, career exploration, and industry custom-ized training. For more information contact: Priscilla leadon at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4456 or [email protected]. Office: aa203

Center for Science Excellence

center for Science Excellence is a special interest cohort with limited enrollment for students majoring in the fields of (STEm)science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program is designed to provide mentoring and technical support in and outside the classroom. Students receive career guidance, internship opportuni-ties, and cooperative work assign-ments. The cSE program received an award from the President of the united States for the quality

of mentoring and services the program provides to students. For more information contact: dr. Setiati Sidharta at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4527 or [email protected]. Office: PS110

Peer Counseling ClinicThe Peer counseling clinic is sponsored by The health & human Services Program on campus in h-9. The health & human Services Program is a training program for substance abuse and mental health ser-vices. all are invited to come visit the clinic and get a better understanding of what services are offered and how you can refer students to the clinic who are having difficulty with addic-tion, depression, anxiety and other maladaptive behaviors.For more information contact: aminta mickles at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4395 or [email protected]. Office: h9



Gateway to College ProgramGateway to college offers a second chance for high school dropouts (ages 16-21) and students on the verge of dropping out to earn a high school diploma while also earning college credits.Contact:dr. Karl debro, [email protected]: 510.235.7800 Ext. 4304

Puente ProgramPuente is a nationally recognized academic support service for under-represented students on campus; many of whom are the first to attend college in their families. Puente has three components: academic, counseling and mentor-ing. Puente’s motto is “Bridging the classroom with the community.” For more information contact: norma Valdez-Jimenez at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4249 or [email protected]; or maritza Vande Voorde at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4242 or [email protected].

STEM Swagger“Where academic excellence and

attitude unite”STEm. Swagger is a Science, Tech-nology, Engineering and mathemat-ics monoculture cohort specifically for african american male students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program is academically centered providing a network of role models, history lessons, community part-nerships, mentoring and real-life experiences that will stimulate an interest in science and technology for african american male students. For more information contact: dr. Terence Elliott at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4364 or [email protected]. Office: PS109

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Learning Communities on Campus



Student ServicesAssessment Center

Where: Student Service center, SSc 104 (510) 235-7800, ext. 4301Check website for current hours.

The assessment center pro-vides tests in the areas of English, English as a Second language and math. These are computerized tests, and students taking the cOmPaSS/ESl assessment must also complete a timed writing assessment. The test is only offered to students who have submitted a ccc application, obtained a student id #, intend to enroll at contra costa college, and have a valid photo id (e.g. driver’s license, high School id, Passport, etc.). Please allow enough time to complete each test, approximately 1–1.5 hrs for English; 1.5–2 hrs for ESl; and 45 minutes –1 hr for math. Note: children who are not assess-ing are not allowed in the lab.

Admissions and Records Office

Where: Student Services center, SSc-115, (510) 235-7800, ext. 7500 Check website for current hours.Priority Registration is available for dSPS, EOPS, Qualified Veterans, Foster youth, dSPS note-Takers, students near graduation, and inter-collegiate athletes. all continuing Students will be required to register online through Webadvisor at:www.contracosta.edu, or www.4cd.edu/webadvisor;

Registration for continuing Stu-dents by appointment is available

Check website for current hours.Continuing Students if you are

a continuing student, you may view your registration appointment on-line by going to the campus website at www.contracosta.edu and click-ing on insite/Webadvisor logo at the top right of the homepage, then clicking on “use Webadvisor now” and logging on. click “current Students” on the Student menu. Within the Registration section, click on “my Priority Registration dates”. You may register on or after the priority appointment date and time.

All New Students, unless they are exempt, in order to enroll, must submit an admissions application (see admissions & Records Online) and participate in the matriculation Process which consists of an assess-ment, orientation and counseling.

All Returning Students must submit an updated application (see college Services Online) and contact the admissions & Records Office to be assigned a priority registration appointment.

Concurrent K-12 Students must submit an admissions application

(see college Services Online) and a concurrent Enrollment Form to the admissions & Records Office.

Note: concurrent enrollment students are no longer allowed to enroll in any ccc PE courses un-less they attend mchS.

BookstoreWhere: Sa Building (510) 235-7800, ext. 4523Check website for current hours.The Bookstore is located in the as-sociated Students Building. it sells and rents all the textbooks required for ccc classes, reference books, school supplies, clothing, gift items and snacks, including salads, sand-wiches & coffee.

a cash register receipt is re-quired for refunds. The Bookstore accepts mastercard,and ViSa with id, as well as cash payment for purchases. The Bookstore does not accept checks.

Visit our website at: http://www.contracostabooks.com for availability, prices and online purchases.



Student Services

CalWORKs OfficeWhere: Student Services center, SSc-106 (510) 235-7800, ext. 4367 or 4553Check website for current hours.The calWORKs Office provides case management, counseling, and other services for students who are participants in the program (formerly known as aFdc).

College Tutoring and Skills Center

Where: library & learning Resources center, (llRc-121) (510) 235-7800, ext. 4227Check website for current hours The college Tutoring and Skills center offers a supportive instruc-tional environment, providing stu-dents with individualized programs of instruction in reading, writing, and study skills. Free tutoring for English and math classes is avail-able throughout the day. Tutors may also be available for other subjects on a limited basis (see the Tutoring coordinator in llRc120 for details). computers are avail-able for tutorials, word processing, and the internet.

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resources are available for individu-als with learning or psychological dis-abilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, acquired brain injuries, and other disabilities.

Early Learning Center

(Child Care Center)open to tHe publIc

Where: Early learning center (510) 235-7800, ext. 4370

Check website for current hours. The Early learning center and lab School provides care and educa-tional instruction for families of our community, their young children and ccc students. The program operates during the fall semester, spring semester, and six weeks dur-ing the summer session. The pro-gram accommodates the child care needs for children in kindergarten through second grade. Families may choose to enroll their child for pre-school or afterschool care, too.

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Student Services

CTE (Career Technical Education Center)

and Economic Development Depart-

mentWhere: Economic development, administrative Office aa-109 cTE counseling center, aa-109Check website for current hours. The cTE/Economic development department works as liaison to the community, in addition to solicit-ing and managing grants that sup-port ccc workforce development programs. also, the department provides career counseling.

The career Technical Education center (cTE) counselors assist stu-dents enrolled in cTE programs so that they may successfully complete their classes. Funds are also used to develop cTE training programs that prepares the next generation of workers.

CTE’s F.L.o.w. www.contracosta.edu

Forklift Logistics operations & warehouse training program

C a r e e r T e c h n i c a l E d u c at i o n O p p o r t u n i t e s

The second cohort of “Forklift Logistics Operations & Warehousing” is scheduled for May 2 –June 28th.

Counseling CenterWhere: Student Services Building, SSc-108, (510) 235-7800, ext. 7255 or 4255. Check website for current hours. The counseling center is the main information and referral center for students. Professional counselors are available to help clarify your edu-cation and career goals and devel-ops a customized educational plan to achieve student success.

note: Students may book an appointment online at www.contracosta.edu/counseling/

DSPS (Disabled Students’

Programs & Services) Where: Student Services center, SSc-109 (510) 235-7800, ext. 7220 or california Relay - 711Check website for current hours.Specialized assistance, classes and



Student Services

EOPSWhere: Student Services center, SSc-102, (510) 215-3949 or (510) 215-3942Check website for current hours. eops (extended opportunity programs and services) EOPS Program provides support services to eligible at-risk students who are both educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged. Ser vices include: academic, career and personal counseling, priority registration, academic progress reporting, textbook support, college field-trips and summer academy program.

CAREWhere: Student Services center, SSc-102 (510) 215-3939 or (510) 215-3949

Check website for current hours. care (cooperative agencies resources for education)caRE Program targets the popula-tion served by calWORKs/TanF/ aFdc single heads of household who are at least 18 years old. in ad-dition, caRE participants must be EOPS-eligible as specified under the provisions of the california code of Regulation (Title V) govern-ing the administration of EOPS. caRE is as a supplemental com-ponent of EOPS. a unique educa-tional program geared toward the welfare recipient. caRE provides educational support services de-signed for the academically under-prepared, low income, single parent population.

Office of Financial Assistance & ScholarshipWhere: Student Services center, SSc-102 (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508, 4509 Check website for current hours.The Office of Financial assistance and Scholarships is located in the Student Services center, Room 102. (Hours are subject to change. Please check our website for most updated hours.) if you cannot visit the office, you may request information by calling (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508 or 4509 or you may view our informa-tion on our website: www.contracosta.edu

Free Confidential Student Assistance

ProgramWhere: Student life center Sa Bldg. (510) 235-7800, ext. 4237 Students attending contra costa college who are enrolled in at least six (6) units are entitled to five (5) sessions per benefit period of July 1- June 30 for the following services:

*clinical counseling*life management Services*legal counseling*Organizing life’s affairs*Federal Taxpayer consultation &

Representation Services

Other Important Phone Numbers(not affiliated with MHN or the Student Assistance Program)aIds 1-800-342-2437alcoholics anonymous 1-925-939-4155stand against domestic Violencebattered Women 1-888-215-5555child abuse 1-925-646-1680Intervention services 1-800-833-2900rape crisis

1-800-670-7273


LibraryWhere: library & learning Resources centercirculation desk: (510) 235-7800, ext. 4318Reference desk: (510) 235-7800, ext. 4450Check website for current hours.. The library’s collections and ser-vices are designed to support the coursework offered at the college. librarians are on duty during open hours to assist with the use of library resources, which include: books, magazines, journals, newspa-pers, course reserves and reference materials, a computer lab, and many online databases accessible through the library website at: www.contracosta.edu/library

library Instruction skills center (lIsc) llrc-107

See posted hours for open com-puter lab. computers provide inter-net access, email, word processing and basic software. Please be aware that this lab may be closed periodi-cally for library orientations, work-shops, and other activities.

Where: library & learning Resources center (510) 235-7800, ext. 4443Check website for current hours.

media labThe media lab collection includes videotapes, compact discs, dVds and cd-ROms. Students may use these materials in the media lab area of the library.

Single Stop ProgramWhere: Student Services center SSc-106Teresea archaga, coordinator [email protected].(510) 235-7800, ext. 4264Check website for current hours. Single Stop offers the following to students and their immediate family:1. benefits screening for potential

eligibility in calWORKs, medical & calFresh

2. financial planning & coaching3. free tax assistance4. legal services5. other community resources

Do you think you can’t afford

college?

the gI bill provides:

TUITION AND FEESMOnTHLY HOUSIng

aLLOWanCE

BOOKS & SUPPLIESFor more information call Veteran’s Affairsat Admissions & Records in SSC-115(510) 235.7800, ext.4627

Student Services


Veterans’ AffairsWhere: Student Services center, SSc-115 (510) 235-7800, ext. 4627

[email protected]://www.contracosta.edu/stu-dentservices/admiss/Shared%20documents/VETERanS%20aF-FaiRS.aspxCheck website for current hoursif you wish to receive veterans’ educational benefits while attend-ing contra costa college, please contact the admissions & Records Office in SSc-115, phone (510) 235-7800, ext. 4627, prior to enrolling.



Fall semester programs alternate among three of Europe’s major and most significant cities: Fall 2013 in london, England, Fall 2014 in Paris, France and Fall 2015 in madrid, Spain. check with the ccc interna-tional Office for more details on all these programs.

For more information on either the semester or summer programs, contact the ccc Study abroad Office (international Students Of-fice) in SSc 113, x.4489 or email [email protected].

International Students/Study AbroadInternational Education

contra costa college International student office.Where: Student Services center, SSc-113, E-mail for international Education: [email protected] website for current hours.

To apply for college admission as an international student, you must have graduated from high school (or its equivalent) or be 18 years of age or older. Official transcripts from your high school and any col-leges previously attended should be submitted with official English translation.

For more information, please call the international Education office at (510) 235-7800 ext. 4454 and sched-ule an appointment.

The application form can be downloaded from the following link http://www.contracosta.edu/inter-nationalEd/appform.htm.

Send the application along with required documents to: Contra Costa College international Student Office 2600 mission Bell drive SSc - Room 113 San Pablo, ca 94806 attn: Sui-Fen liao

Study Abroadcontra costa college offers its students opportunities to take com-munity college courses for credit in semester length and short-term programs. Spending a semester studying abroad is both an adven-ture and a truly unique learning and life-changing experience. Students have the opportunity to live and study in a rich and unique environ-ment as they learn more about other people, cultures, history and perspectives on the world, while learning more about themselves, gaining independence and devel-oping personal growth. it also can be a significant factor in increasing the options for transfer to the best 4-year universities.

To be eligible for the Study abroad semester programs, you must be at least 18 years of age, have completed a minimum of 12 semester units of credit at ccc or any other college/university with a GPa of 2.25 or better. You will take 12-15 units of transferable commu-nity college courses during your semester abroad. Scholarships and financial aid are available for these programs.

semester programs:Every spring semester, we offer a study abroad program in Florence, italy, our most popular program. The cultural and historical impact of Florence is overwhelming and the city is filled with world-renowned art, architecture, historical culture and wonderful, friendly people to interact with as your classes and coursework take on an exciting, rich dimension.

Florence, Italy

London, England

Madrid, Spain

Paris, France



Para ser un estudiante en Contra Costa Col-

lege usted debe de:1. completar la aplicación de

admisión por internet en www.contracosta.edu o en la oficina de admisión en el edificio de SSc-115. Pida su número de identificación de estudiante.

2. Tomar el examen de nivel en el assessment center en el edificio de SSc-104.

3. Registrarse en cOunS-108 (Orentación para contra costa college). la orientación esta diseñada para proveer información de las políticas, reglas, programas de ayuda y servicios de apoyo que el colegio ofrece. Para más información llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4301 .

4. hacer una cita con un consejero en SSc-108 para obtener los resultados del examen y para hacer un plan educativo. Para hacer su cita llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 7255.

5. matricularse y pagar por las clases correspondientes basadas en los resultados del examen de nivel.

Requisitos de admisión en Contra Costa Col-

legeusted puede ingresar a contra costa college si satisface uno de los siguientes requisitos.• Es mayor de 18 años.• completó su educación

secundaria o pasó el examen de capacitación secundaria de california (california high School Proficiency Exam) y obtuvo el certificado de

competencia (certificate of Proficiency).

• Es un estudiante de secundaria y el director de su escuela ha aprobado un permiso para su ingreso a contra costa college.

• Es aprendiz contratado y desea matricularse en un programa de entrenamiento relacionado a su trabajo.

• ha sido admitido a contra costa college como estudiante internacional con visa F-1.

información sobre los requisitos de residencia en california para ingresar a contra costa collegela legislación del estado de california requiere que las universidades y los colegios comunitarios de california apliquen reglas uniformes para determinar si un estudiante debe ser considerado como residente o como no residente al aplicar a dichas instituciones.

la información a continuación esta basada en el código de Educación de california, Sección 54001, y del 68000 al 68023. más detalles están disponibles en la oficina de admisión en SSc-115.

En contra costa college su estado de residencia se determinaen el momento en que su aplicación de admisión es aceptada.

El distrito escolar requiere que usted complete un cuestionario

de residencia y certificar sus respuestas al cuestionario.

usted es considerado “residente” de california si ha vivido legal y físicamente por más de un año y un día en este estado al momento en que comienza el semestre. Para poder ser clasificado como estudiante residente, usted debe de proveer pruebas de residencia.

Para los estudiantes graduados de una escuela secundaria de california existe la estipulación 540 (assembly Bill 540), que se hizo efectiva el 1ro de enero del 2002. Ésta establece que algunos estudiantes de secundaria considerados no residentes legales, quienes han asistido a las escuelas secundarias de california por tres años y recibido su diploma de bachiller o su equivalente, pueden ser excluidos de los requisitos de residencia y pagar su educación al precio que pagaría un ciudadano o residente legal de california.

Si usted no es considerado residente legal de california, usted puede matricularse como no residente y pagar un precio más alto por unidad de clase.

a continuación le mostramos los diferentes precios que pagaría por unidad de acuerdo a su estatuto de residencia:Residents de CA: $46 por unidadNo-Residentes de CA: $241 por unidad



Servicios que ofrece Contra Costa College

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services) – aquí se ofrece servicios de apoyo a estudiantes elegibles que están en desventaja social, económica, o por el lenguaje. los servicios ofrecidos son consejería, fechas de prioridad para matriculas, servicios de transferencia a universidades, y ayuda financiera para libros. Visite SSc-102 o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4426 o 4455 para más información.

Oficina de ayuda Financiera - El propósito de este programa es asistir a estudiantes elegibles con ayuda financiera para que continúen con su educación. Visite SSc-102 o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4508 o 4509 para más información.

dSPS (disabled Students Programs & Services) – Esta oficina ofrece asistencia especializada, clases y recursos individuales para estudiantes discapacitados elegibles. Visite SSc-109 o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 7220 o al california Relay al 1 (800) 735-2929 para más información.

Elc – (Early learning center – centro de cuidado de niños) – El centro provee cuidado de niños desde 2 años y 9 meses hasta 5 años en su programa de día de 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Y también ofrece cuidado de niños de 3 a 10 años en su programa de noche de 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visite el edificio Elc por la parada de los autobuses o llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4370 para más información.

Si necesita más información general sobre nuestra escuela llámenos al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4269.

estudiante, el cual obtendrá al llenar su aplicación de admisión.

Tome en cuenta que mientras más rápido comience con el proceso de admisión, más oportunidad tendrá para matricularse en los cursos. nuestras clases se llenan rápidamente.

RevelacíonesConcimiento del Idioma Inglés

Según las leyes federales referente a los derechos civiles, bajo el Título Vi del acta de derechos civiles de 1964, Títulos ix de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972, y la Sección 504 del acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, y las Regulaciones que rigen estos estatutos parte 100, 106, y 104 del Título 34 del código de Regulaciones Federales (34 c.E.R. Parte 100, 106, y 104) y de acuerdo con las normas de Educación Vocacional, toda oportunidad educativa será ofrecida sin ninguna descriminación con respecto a raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o incapacitacion.

de acuerdo con estas mismas leyes, la falta del idioma inglés no es un obstáculo para participar en los programas/clases del colegio.

El colegio tiene personal bilingüe para servirle durante las horas de trabajo. Para información sobre programas vocacionales ofrecidos en contra costa college refiérase catálogo.

Exámenes de Nivellos exámenes de nivel son altamente recomendados para todos los nuevos estudiantes antes que se matriculen en cualquier curso. aunque el examen no afecta la admisión al colegio, nuestro propósito es ayudar al estudiante a elegir los cursos apropiados para tener más éxito en su educación.

El colegio usa cOmPaSS, un examen computarizado para determinar el nivel de matemáticas e inglés.

El departamento de inglés como Segunda lengua (ESl) usa además del examen computarizado, un examen escrito. ambos exámenes mostrarán con certeza el nivel de inglés que el estudiante posee.

al venir a tomar el examen de nivel por favor tome en cuanta lo siguiente: • no se permiten niños. • El examen toma

aproximadamente dos horas.• necesitara presentar una

identificacion valida con foto.

los exámenes se llevan a cabo en SSc-104 Por favor llame al (510) 235-7800, ext. 4301, ext. 4455, para hacer una cita para su exámen.

Como registrarse en las clases

El período de matriculas para estudiantes nuevos que hayan completado la orientación comenzará el 2 de mayo. Para estudiantes que no hayan completado la orientación podran matrícular a partir del 14 de mayo. usted puede matricularse en sus cursos por medio de insite Portal.

necesitará su número de



Academic & Student Services Division Offices

library, allied Health, Vocational training and athletics (laVa)dr. susan lee, deanlibrary & learning Resources center Room 212, ext. 4621

automotive Servicescooperative Educationculinary artsEarly childhood EducationEarly learning centerhealth & human Services • mental health & addiction Studies • dual diagnosislibrary

medical assisting Office Technician nursingPhysical Education • health • Education & athleticsPublic Safety • administration of Justice • Emergency medical

Sciences

natural, social & applied sciences (NSAS)

liberal arts division

dr. terence elliott, deanPhysical ScienceBldg. Rm 115, ext. 4364 maritza GuerreroSr. administrative Secretary ext. 4224 Physical Science Bldg., Rm 212

africana/chicano/Ethnic Studiesastronomy/Physics/ EngineeringBusiness/Real Estatechemistrycomputer & Related ElectronicsEarth SciencesmathematicsSocial Sciences

Helen Kalkstein, deanliberal arts Building Room 6, ext. 4327Zolayma martin Sr. administrative Secretary ext. 4327 liberal arts Bldg., Rm 6

academic SkillsdramaEnglishEnglish as a Second languageFine & media artsForeign languagesJournalismmusicPacE ProgramPhilosophy & humanitiesSpeech

Elizabeth Vega Sr. administrative Secretary ext. 4554 library, Room 212

student servicesVicki feguson, Interim deanStudent Services center SSc-111, ext. 4435

admissions & Recordsarticulationassessment / Registration labcalWORKs/TanFclass auditcollege for Kidscounseling & Transferdisabled Students’ Programs

and Services (dSPS)EOPS / caREFinancial aid & Scholarships

Gateway to collegeinternational Studentslearning SpecialistmETaSResource centerSingle StopStudent lifeVeteran’s affairs

Yolanda mendoza administrative assistant ext. 4269 Student Services center, Room 212



operates weekdays during Fall and Spring semesters from 7:54 a.m. to 10:55 p.m. adult and student fares: $1.75; Seniors: $0.75.

ac Transit Bus lines stops on campus are numbers 71, 72, 72R, 74, 76 and 376 (weekends only).

BaRT Express lines 30Z, J & Q, and Vallejo Transit, stop at hilltop mall (please confirm with BaRT if this is still correct). From there you can transfer to ac Transit #72, 74, 76, or 376 (weekends only) which stop on campus.

taking the bus from el cerrito del norte bart stationBuses #72 & #72R are the most direct to the campus and leaves every 10-15 minutes during the week. Buses #71 and #76 also stop at ccc.Bus from Richmond BaRT stationac Transit buses #71, 74, and 76 are the most direct to the ccc campus.

our address:Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806

How to Get Here

bart and busThe campus is accessible by public transportation. There is an ac Tran-sit Terminal on campus, near the Student Service center (SSc). The El cerrito del norte and Richmond BaRT stations are located within three miles of the campus and con-nects with ac Transit bus service. local ac Transit fare is $2.10 for adults, $1.10 for seniors 65 and older and youth to age 17. You must have exact change.

WestcaT services the campus as well. contra costa college West-caT connection c3 from hercules Transit center

rapid busRapid Bus, 72R, stops at El cerrito del norte BaRT station, but not at El cerrito Plaza station. no pub-lished schedule. Runs about every 12 minutes, stops at ccc campus.

automobiles from the south & Westcontra costa college is located in the city of San Pablo. Traveling east toward Sacramento from Oakland and Berkeley on i-80, take the El Portal exit (after the San Pablo dam Road exit), and turn left under the freeway. You will pass through five stoplights before reaching mis-sion Bell drive; turn right to enter campus.

from the eastTraveling toward Oakland from Sacramento on i-80, exit at El Portal drive (after the hilltop mall exit) and turn right. after approximately a mile and a half and four stoplights, turn right onto mission Bell drive to enter campus.

from the richmond-san rafael bridgeFrom the bridge/i-580 going east, take the castro Street exit and follow the signs for the Richmond Parkway. Follow the Parkway sev-eral miles north/east to San Pablo avenue; turn right, go about a mile to the fourth stoplight, and turn left onto El Portal drive. Go half a block, and turn left again onto mis-sion Bell drive to enter the campus.

Public Transportation and Parking



Where to ParkStudent parking: From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. mon. through Thursdays, and 5:00p.m. on Friday students may park only in lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 17, Parking annex, castro Street and mission Bell drive (non-staff spaces only) . Students with parking permits may park in these lots only. after 4:00 p.m., certain faculty/staff lots are available for student parking. These lots are identified with special signs; they are lots 5 and 15 and along campus drive near the aa Building and lot 14. if you park in any other faculty/staff lots after 4:00 p.m., you may be ticketed. Staff parking: Parking lots 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 are designated staff parking lots. Students may not park in Lots 3, 8, 9, 11, 12 or 13 at any time. For the disabled: Special parking spaces are designated for disabled persons who have dmV disabled placards. if you are temporarily dis-abled, you may obtain a temporary disabled placard from the dmV. disabled persons with placards may park in any parking space on campus. it is a parking violation to park in a disabled-designated space without a disabled placard visibly displayed

Parking is regulated 7:00am - 10:00pm monday through Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm on Friday. ada parking is available in all parking lots and is available for stu-dents in lot 12. lot 15 is currently not available.Bike racks are located near the men’s locker Room (ml) at the SSc Plaza, in front of the Sa Build-ing, between Biology(B) and the Physical Science (PS) Buildings, in front of the library and the health Sciences (hS) plaza.

Parking Feescontra costa college offers a stu-dent parking permit to allow parking in student parking lots and on roads on campus. You may purchase a daily permit or a semester-length parking permit.

bogW (fee waiver) recipients receive a discount on parking permits.

Visitors who have official business on campus may obtain permits for the day from the appropriate office (President’s, Business Services, instruction, Student Services) in the applied arts/administrative com-plex or from Police Services.

ViolationsParking regulations are enforced from 7:00am -10:00pm monday through Thursday and 7:00am -5:00pm on Friday.

citations for parking violations are issued by the campus Police (R Building, ext. 4207, or 4380), and payment of fines must be made to:

Office of Revenue collection 2530 arnold drive, Suite 350 martinez, ca 94553

You may call martinez (925) 335-8558, with questions.

Public Transportation and Parking



center/lab/office/program/service location 235-7800, extadministrative Offices aa-203 4206admissions & Records SSc lobby 7500advocate aa-215 4584articulation SSc-110 4315, 4399assessment/On-line Registration lab SSc-104 4301associated Students Sa 4237Bookstore Sa 4359, 4522Buildings & Grounds R 4235Business Office aa-201 4571calWORKs SSc-106 4367, 4553career Technical center (cTE) aa-109 4393cashier SSc lobby 4294child care center (Elc) Elc 4370center for Science Excellence, cSE/mESa PS-109 4466, 4527college Tutoring & Skills center llRc-121 4227coop Education Office la-18 4337counseling Transfer center SSc-108 7255, 4255disabled Students’ Programs and Services SSc-109 7220distance learning aa-203 4597Early learning center Elc 4370Economic development aa-203 4456EOPS / caRE SSc-102 4356, 4596, 4426Financial aid SSc-102 4508, 4509Fireside Room SaGateway aa219B 4304international Student Office SSc-113 4469, 4454library & learning Resource center circulation 4318 library Studies 4445 media lab 4443 Reference desk 4450mETaS Program SSc-111 4608middle college hS aa-103B 4411Orientation SSc-104 or 108 4301, 4255Knox Box centerOffice KnOx 4274Police Services R Bldg. 4207, 4380Scholarship Office aa-203 4566Single Stop SSc-106 4264/4241Student life/aSu/FYE Sa 4237Study abroad SSc-113a 4489 dVc (925) 685-1230, 2735Supported Education Services SSc-106B 44344Three Seasons Restaurant aa-239 4422Tutoring & Skill center llRc-120 4245Veteran’s Office SSc-115 4627

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llrc library and learning resource center

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KnoX John and Jean Knox center for performing arts

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ssc student services center

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Mar 1 - Apr 12 Filing period for Early Graduation Petition for Early Registration Option for FallApr 29 - 30 EOPS/DSPS/Veterans/Foster Youth registration by appointmentMay 1 DSPS Notetakers, Early Graduation Petitioners, Intercollegiate Athletes registration by

appointmentMay 2 - 13 Registration for continuing students by appointmentMay 14 - June 2 Registration for returning, new matriculating, and exempt students**June 3 Registration for non-matriculating studentsAugust 7 - 8 Open Registration and K-12 concurrent enrollment students beginsAugust 16**** First day of instruction for Weekday classesAugust 16 -29*** Late Add Period (students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on

WebAdvisor before expiration)August 17 - 18 First day of instruction for Sat/Sun classesAugust 29 Last day to add a full-term classAugust 29 Last day to drop full-term classes with eligibility for fee refundSeptember 2 Holiday -- Labor DaySeptember 6 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done IN PERSONSeptember 8 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course without a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite

WebAdvisorSeptember 9 Census Date for full-term Courses (Late Add Petitions must be turned in within 5 working days

after census date)August 31 - Sept 1 No Saturday/Sunday ClassesSeptember 13 Last day to choose Pass/No Pass grading optionSeptember 27 Holiday -- Native American DayNovember 11 Holiday -- Veterans DayNovember 22 Last day to submit a petition to graduate for the Fall 2013 termNovember 22 Last day to withdraw from a full-term course with a “W”. Note: must be done through InSite

WebAdvisorNovember 22 Last day to make changes (increase or decrease units) to variable unit classesNovember 28 - 29 Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 30 - Dec 1 No Saturday/Sunday ClassesDecember 12 - 18 Final Examination WeekDecember 14 - 15 Last day Saturday and Sunday ClassesDecember 18 Last days of instruction Dec 23 - January 2 Winter Recess -- CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE IS CLOSED

*** Open Entry/Open Exit Courses do not require an add code and must be added through InSite WebAdvisor using the Express Regis-tration option. **** Students may register online up to midnight, the day prior to the first class meeting. IMPORTANT NOTE: Short-term course dates for the last day to add, refund deadline, “W” deadlines, etc. are calculated individua-lly for each course based on the length of the course. Therefore, they are not included in this calendar. These dates are available when you print out “My Class Schedule” on InSite WebAdvisor and/or on the roster for the course. Please check with the instructor. Revised 9/24/2013

Fall 2013 CCC ACADEMIC CALENDAR*

Documents

Student Resource Guide 2013-2014