PURPOSE:
This policy is designed to facilitate efficient use of the College’s academic resources by establishing standards for matriculation and academic program change.
DEFINITIONS:
Certain terms are used in this document with specific meanings, as defined in this section.
- A matriculated student is one who has been accepted by the Jefferson Community College Admission Office and is enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
- A non-matriculated student is enrolled in College classes but has not been admitted formally to a degree/certificate program, or has lost matriculated status because of unsatisfactory academic performance or as otherwise set forth in this policy.
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
- Students are initially matriculated by the Chief Admissions Officer.
- Students may take a maximum of 24 credit hours in a non-matriculated status.
- Students who have completed the requirements of one degree or certificate and intend to matriculate for an additional program must have the written consent of the Chief Admissions Officer.
- Students intending to matriculate for two curricula concurrently, must have the written consent of an academic advisor.
- Students who have been readmitted may elect to complete program requirements in effect at the time of original matriculation, contingent upon availability of coursework.
- The Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for overseeing this policy.
Revised May 2016 (Res. #134-16)