Departmental and College Policies and Procedures
  • Unrestricted withdrawal: Friday, February 29, 2008
  • Restricted withdrawal: Monday, April 21, 2008

Unrestricted Withdrawal: A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of W during the unrestricted withdrawal period. The instructor's signature is not required.

Restricted Withdrawal. In order to withdraw during this period, the student must obtain the instructor's signature. A grade of W will be assigned only if the student is doing acceptable work at the time of the request. Otherwise the student may receive an F.

Grade of Incomplete: A grade of incomplete will be awarded only in the event that a documented emergency or illness prevents the student who is doing acceptable work from completing a small percentage of the course requirements. The guidelines in the  general SCC catalog regarding a grade of incomplete will be strictly followed.

Instructor-Initiated Drop: At the instructor's discretion, any student who has not attended class regularly may be administratively dropped from the course. However, students should be aware that non-attendance would NOT automatically result in their being dropped from the course. Thus, a student should not assume they are no longer registered for a course simply because they are not attending. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of their registration status.

Final Exam Make-up Policy: The final exam schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes will be strictly followed.  Exceptions to the schedule and requests for make-up examinations can be granted only by the Department Chair and for one of the following reasons:
   1. religious conflict (e.g., the student celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday)
   2. the student has more that three exams scheduled on the same day as the math final
   3. there is a time conflict between the math final and another final exam.
If there is a last-minute personal or medical emergency, the student may receive a grade of Incomplete and make up the final within one calendar year.  The student must provide written documentation and be passing the class at the time to receive an Incomplete. Make-up exams  will NOT be given for reasons of nonrefundable airline tickets, vacation plans, work schedules, weddings, family reunions,  and other such activities. Students should consult the final exam schedule before making end-of-semester travel plans.

Honor Policy: The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the College or other sanctions as specified in the Scottsdale Community College Academic Integrity Policy. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism or facilitating such activities.

Disability Resources and Services has a mission to provide equal access to students with disabilities in all areas of teaching and learning, and all services while encouraging independence and supporting cultural diversity throughout the campus.  If a student wishes to receive services and/or accommodations, he/she must contact the DRS office at (480)423-6517.