Danville Area Community College - Catalog

Catalog - Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time by action of the College Board of Trustees.

Tuition: Credit Courses
1. Tuition for in-district students under age 60 is $74.00 per semester hour.
2. Tuition is waived for in-district students age 60 or older. The $10.00 credit hour technology/activity fee and course fees are not waived. (Offerings of the Corporate and Community Education are exempted from this provision as are all noncredit courses.)
3. Tuition for out-of-district students with authorization for partial student support from their community college district local Board of Education; or their district Community College Administration $74.00 per semester hour. Tuition for out-of-district students without authorized partial student support $150.00 per semester hour.
4. Out-of-district or out-of-state but employed 35 or more hours per week in-district $74.00 per semester hour.
5. Tuition for out-of-state students $150.00 per semester hour.
6. Tuition for out-of-state Indiana students residing within a specially designated 7 county area (counties include: Vermillion, Parke, Fountain, Warren, Tippecanoe, Benton and Montgomery) $111.00 per semester hour.
7. Tuition for international students $150.00 per semester hour.
8. Tuition rates applied to specific instructional programs:
  1. Radiologic Technology Program - $148.00 per semester credit hour for in-district students, $176.00 per semester credit hour for Indiana students residing in the 7 county area, and $224.00 per semester credit hour for out-of-district students. The Technology/Activity Fee of $10.00 per semester credit hour applies to all students.
  2. Tractor Trailer Driving Program for the 11 credit hour program - $240.00 per credit hour, $10 per hour Technology/Activity Fee (= $2,750.00 total). For the 16 credit hour program - $2980.00 plus the $10 per hour Technology/Activity Fee (= $3,140.00 total).
  3. Cosmetology Program - $250.00 per semester credit hour for all students plus the Technology/Activity Fee of $10.00 per semester credit hour.
  4. College Express rates - 50% of in-district rate plus 50% of the Technology/Activity Fee ($30.50/cr. hr.) plus $45.00 fee per course.
Tuition: Non-Credit Courses
1. Fees for non-credit courses are based on the nature and length of the course. The tuition rate is not applicable to these courses.
2. Out-of-district students pay the same fees as in-district students as these classes are self-supporting.
Additional Fees
1. All students, regardless of residency status, will be charged a $10.00 per credit hour Technology/Activity Fee.
2. Students will be charged a fee for each laboratory course. Students will be billed for any breakage of laboratory equipment. Payment for breakage must be made before term grades are released.
3. Additional charges are required for certain courses using extra-ordinary equipment or materials or requiring special services.
4. Official Transcript of Credits...each copy...$3.00.
5. Auditing, plus applicable fees, per semester hour...$74.00. Proficiency examinations minimum of one credit hour of tuition. Graduation fee (cap and gown rental) . . . approximately $21.75. All financial obligations due the College must be cleared prior to registration for a subsequent term and prior to graduation.
On-Line Credit Courses: Tuition and Fees
Tuition:
1. In-district students will be charged $74.00 in tuition per semester credit hour; all other residency students will be charged $111.00 per credit hour.
Fees:
1. All students will be charged a fee of $45.00 per course plus a $10.00 technology/activity fee per semester credit hour.

PLEASE NOTE: Tuition and fees will be due and payable on dates designated by the College. Failure to meet those dates may result in a student being dropped from classes!

Refunds

All refunds will be issued through the Business Office after the first regular meeting of the Board of Trustees following the second week of the semester or course session. Refunds will be processed once a month for the remainder of the semester. No refund of tuition or fees is made when a student is expelled for disciplinary reasons. Refunds for dropping individual courses will be made at the same rate as for withdrawal from school. All refunds will be processed by check or posted to credit card depending on method of initial payment.

All tuition and course fee refunds are based upon total monies due the College. If a student officially withdraws from a course during the registration period or before classes officially begin, he/she shall be entitled to receive a refund of 100% of tuition and course fees paid or payable.

A soldier ordered into service by the Governor is eligible for a full refund or credit if he/she is unable to attend college for a period of 7 days or more.

Classes Meeting Twelve Weeks or Longer Including Corporate and Community Education Classes.

If the withdrawal occurs during the first two weeks of classes, tuition and course fees paid or payable will be refunded.

There is no refund of tuition or fees for withdrawal after the refund period.

Classes Meeting Less Than 12 Weeks Including Corporate and Community Education Classes

If the withdrawal occurs during the first week of classes, 100% of the tuition and course fees paid or payable will be refunded.

There is no refund of tuition or fees for withdrawal after the refund period.

The exception to this policy is when the Department of Education's Federal Refund Policy must be applied to those students whose costs are paid by student financial aid funding.

State and/or Accrediting Agency Refund Rule

The State of Illinois has not established a mandated refunding rule for community colleges. The North Central Association as an accrediting agency has not established a refund rule.

Federal Refund Rule (Return of Title IV Funds)

The Department of Education mandates that unearned federal financial aid funds are returned to the specific programs if a student withdraws from a semester. The amount of the refund is determined by the days of the semester that the student was in attendance verses the remaining days (after withdrawal) until the semester ends.

Students are notified by mail of their debt to the Department of Education. This debt must be paid in a timely manner in order for the student to receive future financial aid.

Proficiency Examinations

A student who has acquired knowledge and competency applicable to an educational goal through informal means may earn credit and/or exemption from certain course requirements through proficiency examinations. Proficiency examinations are offered at the discretion of the Dean of the Division responsible for the course based on: (1) the degree to which competency or ability in a given area can be adequately evaluated by a proficiency examination, and (2) judgment of the prior experience of the applicant in terms of the objectives of the course and the adequacy of their preparation to pass the examination.

Course proficiency examinations and proficiency credit are subject to the following:

Proficiency credit may not duplicate credit earned at DACC or in transfer or received through CLEP, USAFI or similar programs.
A course proficiency examination may not be taken (for credit) in a lower level course by students who have received credit in the subject area beyond the course in which the examination is requested.
A student currently enrolled in a course but desiring to earn proficiency credit must petition for approval and complete the examination by the end of the fourth week of classes.
A student cannot receive proficiency credit and subsequently enroll in the course and earn a grade.
A course proficiency examination may not be attempted more than twice in a given course.
Course credit earned by proficiency examination shall be recorded as "Credit by Proficiency". No transcript record is entered unless the examination is completed successfully. No grade is recorded, nor can a prior grade be changed or removed by proficiency credit. Credit earned by proficiency examination is not included in the computation of a student's grade point average (GPA).
A maximum of 30 semester hours earned through course proficiency examinations will be credited toward an associate degree.
The fee to take a proficiency examination shall be a minimum of one credit hour tuition or one-half the current tuition of the college for that course, whichever is greater.
A copy of the report of the results of the course proficiency examination and of the examination shall be filed with the Vice President for Instruction within ten days of the administration of a course proficiency examination.
A person seeking proficiency credit must have previously completed courses in which credits have been earned at Danville Area Community College.

Proficiency Exam Procedures

The following procedures will be applied to students wishing to take a proficiency exam for a class in which he/she is currently enrolled:

If the student pays the exam fee, successfully completes the proficiency exam, and withdraws from the class within the first two weeks of the semester, he/she will be reimbursed the tuition paid for the class.
If the student pays the exam fee, successfully completes the proficiency exam and withdraws from the class the third week of the semester or later, he/she will not be reimbursed the tuition paid for the class.
If the student pays the exam fee but does not successfully complete the proficiency exam, he/she will still be enrolled in the class but will not be reimbursed the fee paid for the exam.

Grade Reports

The final semester grades are determined by the instructors, according to the grades the student earns in all phases of class work: class discussions, tests, daily work, laboratory work, reports, term papers, and the semester examinations. Final grades should reflect consistent improvement as well as averaged grades.

If you have any questions about your grades, please call the Records Office at 443-8797 within 30 days of the graded semester. Grade changes will only be considered during the 30 day time period after the semester ends.

A student may file notice and repeat any course, and the higher grade earned will be used to compute the cumulative grade point average. See "Repeating a Class."

Academic Status

Danville Area Community College subscribes to the philosophy of the open door policy, whereby it accepts each person at his/her individual level of development and allows the person the opportunity to reach their maximum potential as a student.

For the purpose of determining the student's academic classification, transcripts from other institutions will be evaluated for credits earned. The Office of the Registrar will interpret transcripts according to the current academic regulations of the College.
The academic record of transfer students and of students who began their studies at DACC will be evaluated on the basis of their over-all average and not the semester average.

Repeating a Course

Danville Area Community College students may repeat a class taken at DACC under one of the four following provisions:

Preapproved Repeatable Courses--Due to the instructional content, some courses are frequently updated and are, therefore, State approved to be taken more than once. Pre-approved "repeatable" courses are noted in the individual course descriptions.
Repeating an Unsuccessfully Completed Course--An unsuccessfully completed course which constitutes a grade of D, F, U, or W may be repeated one additional time. Students must fill out a "Request to Repeat a Course" form before the course can be enrolled in for a third time. The third attempt, and any attempt thereafter, may be subject to a course repeat fee** and the student must wait to sign up for the course until the week before the class starts. DACC will use the highest grade earned to calculate the student's grade point average. When students transfer from DACC, other colleges may chose to average the grades and recalculate the student's grade point average.
Repeating a Successfully Completed Course--A successfully completed course which constitutes a grade of A, B, C, or S may be repeated if the student feels he/she has not adequately mastered the content of the course. In this situation, the student must seek approval by filing a "Request to Repeat a Course" form. Please note, for the purpose of determining Summa Cum Laude status, the grade earned the first time the course was completed will be used to calculate the student's grade point average.
Course Completed Four or More Years Ago--If a course was completed four or more years ago, whether the course was completed successfully or unsuccessfully, the state approves of repeating the course to enable the student to upgrade his/her skills in that area.

The following information indicates how DACC determines the tuition rate, grade point average calculation, credit hour calculation, and financial aid credit hour calculation for each of the provisions under which a course may be repeated.

	Pre-Approved Repeatable Course	Unsuccessfully Completed, for 1^st and 2^nd Enrollment (1^st Grade = D, F, U, and/or W)	Successfully Completed (Grade = A, B, C, S) Note: Requires student to fill out the Request to Repeat a Course form.	Course Completed 4 or More Years Ago	"After" the number of approved repeats has been completed. Note: Requires student to fill out the Request to Repeat a Course form.
Tuition Rate	Tuition Based on Residency	Tuition Based on Residency	Tuition Based on Residency	Tuition Based on Residency	Tuition based on residency + a course repeat fee** equal to the state apportionment for the course, rounded up to the nearest dollar, per credit hour.
G.P.A. Calculation	Both Grades Earned	Highest Grade Earned	Highest Grade Earned Note: Honors are based on the 1^st grade earned.	Highest Grade Earned	Highest Grade Earned Note: Honors are based on the 1^st grade earned.
Credit Hour Calculation	Credits earned for all approved courses	Credits earned for 1 of the completed courses only	Credits earned for 1 of the completed courses only	Credits earned for 1 of the completed courses only	Credits earned for 1 of the completed courses only
Financial Aid Credit Hour Calculation	Credit for all courses	Credit for both courses	Credit for both courses	Credit for both courses	Credit for all courses

** Note: The course repeat fee is not an allowable fee for student financial aid. However, the fee can be deducted from any refund a student may be getting.

Procedure to Register for a Course When the Student has Exceeded the limit of Illinois Community College Board approved repeat enrollments in a course: A student will be permitted to register for a course above and beyond ICCB's approved repeat limit if the following has been completed:

Complete the "Request to Repeat a Course" form.
Request to Repeat must be turned in to student's counselor/advisor for review and discussion.
If the request is approved by the counselor/advisor, it will be forwarded to the Registrar's Office for further review.
Registrar's Office will determine if a course repeat fee will be assessed.
Students will only be allowed to officially register for the course if seats are available the week before the class starts. Students may register through the Admissions/Registration office at this point in time.

Procedure to Register for a Successfully Completed Course

A student will be permitted to register for a successfully completed course if there is space available. The student will be placed on a waiting list and will be registered on the last day of business prior to the beginning of the class, provided the class section is not closed to further registration.

Request for Grade Exclusion

After a minimum of two years and evidence of substantial grade improvement, a student may request that previously earned low grades be disregarded in the calculation of their DACC cumulative grade point average. The student may apply through their Academic Advisor, Counselor, or Division Dean to the Vice President for Instruction for the Grade Exclusion.

Grade Exclusion Guidelines

Grade Exclusion shall mean that all grades and credits earned in one or more selected semesters shall not be used in calculating the student's cumulative grade point average or be used in meeting certificate or degree requirements.
Prior to requesting a Grade Exclusion, the student must have earned a minimum of twelve semester credit hours with a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or higher.
Selected semesters for Grade Exclusion consideration must have been completed a minimum of two years prior to the semester or semesters of substantial grade improvement.
Only those semesters resulting in a majority of "D" and "F" grades will be considered for Grade Exclusion.
Any grade and/or credit excluded through the Grade Exclusion procedure will remain on the student's official DACC Transcript and will be used by most four year universities or colleges in recalculating the student's GPA for admission or degree completion purposes.
Be advised that this Grade Exclusion procedure is not relevant to the financial aid requirement that must count all credit hours attempted at DACC for aid eligibility purposes.

Academic Probation "Grace Period"

The rapid pace of change in today's society requires everyone to be engaged in lifelong learning. Realizing that personal circumstances and attitudes change over time, returning students who have been absent for five years or more and who have had an unsuccessful academic experience will not be placed on academic probation during their first term of re-enrollment with the College. It is hoped that this "Grace Period" will support students who have an unsatisfactory academic record, but who desire to return to DACC and seriously pursue a course of study.

The returning student's cumulative GPA will be examined following the first term of re-enrollment, and DACC Standards of Progress will apply. Students may wish to explore the possibility of a grade exclusion at that time if appropriate. Please be advised that this "Grace Period" is not relevant to a previous financial aid warning, suspension or ineligible status which is governed by federal and/or state regulations.

Student Conduct Code

Membership in the DACC community brings both rights and responsibilities. The College expects its students to exhibit conduct compatible with the educational mission of the College. Inappropriate conduct by students is subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the College's Student Conduct Code, which addresses both academic integrity and social conduct. The complete Student Conduct Code may be obtained from the Associate Vice President of Student Services' Office, and appears in the DACC Student Handbook.

Use or possession of firearms or weapons of any kind, use, possession or sale of drugs or alcohol, or use of physical force are prohibited on DACC property.

The College Judicial System is committed to providing a fair and educational process that fosters the highest standards of behavior which promotes a safe environment that respects the rights of all students. In addition, Judicial Affairs strives to inform the College community of procedures and information for students who are challenged in their environment. The Associate Vice President of Student Services' Office is committed to the development of individual growth, integrity and responsibility. For violations of the Student Code of Conduct that can not be reasonably resolved by an instructor, academic dean, or other appropriate College staff, a written incident report may be submitted to the Associate Vice President of Student Services' Office.

Student Grievances and Resolution Procedures

When a student of the DACC community experiences a situation or a conflict in which the student thinks his/her rights have not been fully recognized orhave been compromised in some manner, the student may resolve the conflict or his/her perceived grievance by following the College's process for the resolution of grievances. Grievances may be resolved on an informal basis or on a formal basis. Every attempt will be made to resolve grievances at the point of origin on an informal basis. The complete process with respect to Student Grievances and Resolution Procedures is available from the Vice President of Student Services and is presented in the DACC Student Handbook.

Graduation - Associate Degree and Certificate Completers

Students qualified to receive Associate Degrees from DACC are required to file an "Application to Graduate" with the Records Office. The Intent can be filed once the student has successfully earned 45 semester hours towards their degree completion. Associate Degrees are conferred during the Graduation Ceremony which is held upon the conclusion of the Spring Term.

Effective with the 2003 May Graduation Ceremony, students who have completed a program of study which results in a certificate will be eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony. Students qualified to receive Certificates from DACC are also required to file an "Application to Graduate" with the Records Office at the beginning of the term in which all requirements will be met.

Graduation Honors Recognition

Only Associate Degree completers will be eligible for Honors Recognition during the Graduation ceremony. The student's cumulative grade point average at the completion of Fall Term prior to the May Graduation Ceremony is used to determine Honors Recognition. Certificate completers are not eligible for Honors Recognition at the Graduation Ceremony.

Degrees with Distinction

Students who have a cumulative grade-point average of 4.000 graduate summa cum laude; those with a cumulative grade-point of 3.750 through 3.999 graduate magna cum laude; and those with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.500 through 3.749 graduate cum laude.

Students' ability to be recognized at the graduation ceremony is based on the cumulative grade-point average calculated at the end of the fall semester prior to the spring ceremony. Transcript notations of cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude are based on the total grade-point average, including the final semester prior to graduation.

Due to the "highest distinction," summa cum laude candidates' cumulative grade point averages are calculated using the grades earned at Danville Area Community College as well as any grades transferred in from another college that are used for degree completion.

Graduation dress for students graduating with honor is as follows: cum laude candidates wear a gold tassel; magna cum laude candidates wear a gold tassel and a gold cord; summa cum laude candidates wear a gold tassel, a gold cord, and a medallion.

In addition to being honored during the graduation ceremony, summa cum laude candidates perform assigned duties. The candidates will be assembled approximately one month before graduation to determine the assigned roles.

Requirements for Completing a Double Major

Several divisions of the College offer majors leading to an AAS Degree which have many of the same required courses. The difference between one major and another is often only a matter of a few courses. A second major can be obtained by completing those different courses as prescribed by the curriculum guides with the approval of the appropriate division chairperson.

Double majors may be worked on simultaneously, or the second major may be granted after earning the degree. The course work for the second major must be completed within two (2) years of the issuance of the degree.

Evidence of successful completion of said courses will be recorded on the student's transcript as a second major. There will be NO additional diploma issued upon completion of a second major.

Transcripts

All information in the student's record folder is considered confidential and is released only after proper authorization. Danville Area Community College will issue official transcripts of academic records only upon written authorization from the student.

Official transcripts will be mailed directly to other educational institutions upon written request by the student. Copies are $2.00 each. Transcripts will not be issued until all fiscal obligations due the College are cleared.

Transfer of Credits

Universities and colleges prescribe their own standards of eligibility for admissions with advanced standing. In general, a student may transfer from a community college to a senior college or university after one or more semesters of community college work, provided that their scholastic average is C or above. (Some universities will not accept a course grade of D.)

It is urged that students determine early in their academic career the school to which they plan to transfer. A careful check should be made of admission and transfer requirements.

It is highly recommended that a student complete at least 60 semester hours before transferring to a senior college or university.

Generally, senior institutions will accept up to 66 semester hours of credit from community colleges.

Note: Career-oriented courses are not designed primarily for transfer. Transfer of such courses will depend upon the policy of the school to which the student is transferring.

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