2022-2023 Catalog

A Message from the President

Wallace Community College Quick Reference Directory

2022-2023 Calendar

Accreditations

Primary Accreditor

Other Accreditors

Changes in Programs and Catalogs

Changes in Programs and Catalogs

Human Rights and Non-Discrimination

Human Rights and Non-Discrimination

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Statements of Mission, Role and Scope, Values, and Vision

Statement of Mission

Statement of Role and Scope

Statement of Values

Statement of Vision

Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Initiatives

History of the College

History of the College

Campus Maps

Wallace Campus Map

Sparks Campus Map

Student Affairs

Student Affairs

Career Development Center/Career Lab

Counseling and Advising

Disability Support Services

General Testing

Placement Inventory

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)

Student Activities

Student Activities

Support Services Programs

Student Support Services

General Information

Accident or Illness

ATM Machine

Bookstores

Emergencies on Campuses

Expressive Activities Policy

Foundations

Health Services

Instructional Support

Parking Regulations

Public Relations and Marketing

Student Membership on College Committees

Telephones and Messages

Tobacco-Free Policy

Video Surveillance Policy

Restroom Policy

Adult Education & Workforce Education

Workforce Development

Continuing and Community Education

WorkKeys® Services

State Authorization Regarding Distance Education

Admission Policies and Procedures

Admission Policies and Procedures

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission — First-Time College Students

Conditional Admission — First-Time College Students

Non-Graduate/Non-GED

Unconditional Admission — Transfer Students

Conditional Admission — Transfer Students

Initial Academic Status of Transfer Students

General Principles for Transfer of Credit

Unconditional Admission — Transient Students

Students Seeking Readmission

Accelerated High School Students

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Students

Corporate And Continuing Education Students

Health Programs Students

Senior Adult Scholarship Program Students

Student Assessment

In-State Residency

International Students

Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Qualifications for In-State Tuition

Fees

Tuition Refunds — Withdrawal Procedures

Tuition Refunds — Complete Withdrawal

Tuition Refunds — Partial Withdrawal

Active Duty Military Withdrawal

Ineligibility for Refund

Title IV Refunds — General

Calculation of Earned Title IV Assistance

Return of Unearned Aid—Responsibility of the College

Return of Unearned Aid—Responsibility of the Student

Pell Withdrawals and Mini Terms

Other Refunds: Books and Supplies

Applying for Federal Financial Aid

Eligibility

Verification of Eligibility

Course Load Requirements

Payment Procedures

Financial Aid Overpayment Policy

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Student Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Financial Aid

Financial Aid Programs

Alabama Student Assistance Program (ASAP)

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Student Veterans

Veterans’ Benefits

Alabama GI Dependents’ Scholarship Program

Forever GI Bill® -- Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

Montgomery GI Bill®—Active Duty Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 30)

Montgomery GI Bill®—Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606)

Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program (ANGEAP) – BASED ON 2018/2019 REQUIREMENTS

Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

The Post-9/11 GI Bill ® (Chapter 33)

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

Tuition Assistance (TA)

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MYCAA)

Required Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Veterans

Certification of Veterans

Advance Pay

Military Education and Training Resources

The Ace Military Guide

Military Transcripts

PL 115-407 Sec. 103

Complaint Policy for Veteran Affairs (VA) Students

Scholarships and Other Forms of Financial Assistance

State Vocational Rehabilitation

The Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Loans

General Policies

General Policies

Maximum and Minimum
Course Loads

Credit for Non-Traditional Learning

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Advanced Placement (AP®) Credit

Career and Technical Education Credit Awarded for Articulation

Challenge and Validation Examinations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) Policy

Experiential, Specialized, Or Occupational Training

Military Training

Awarding Credit Through Prior Learning Assessment

Professional Certification, Licensure, Or Registry

Sophomore Status

Credit Hour Definition

Grading System

Grades

Grade Challenges

Term Grades

Dropping and Adding Classes

Name and Address Changes

Changes in Major or Catalog

Identification Verification

Final Examinations

Standards of Academic Progress

Standards of Academic Progress

Standards of Progress Policy

Intervention for Student Success

Application of Standards of Progress

Process of Appeal for Readmission

Standards of Academic Progress — Transfer Students

Standards of Academic Progress — Developmental Courses

Academic Bankruptcy

Course Forgiveness

Transient Authorization

Transcripts of Records

Attendance Policy

Student Identity Verification

Degrees

Degree Requirements

Program and Short Certificates

Certificate Requirements

Honors and Recognitions

Graduation Honors for Degrees

Graduation Honors for Certificates

President’s List

Special Recognitions

All-USA and All-Alabama Academic Teams

Honors Day Convocations

President’s Award

Who’s Who in American Colleges And Universities

Career Readiness Certificate

Educational Options

Programs of Study

Modes of Delivery

General Education Courses and Outcomes

Transfer Credits

Undecided Transfer Students

Faculty Advising

University-Parallel Programs

Instructional Divisions

Academic

Career and Technical

Health Sciences

Degree Requirements

Associate in Arts Degree and Associate in Science Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Program Certificates (Greater Than 29 Hours)

Short Certificates (Less Than or Equal To 29 Hours)

College Personnel

Administration and Control

ACCS Board of Trustees

The Administration

The Faculty

The Professional Staff

The Support Staff