CATALOG EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX CC ECP

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1 CATALOG Phoenix, Mesa, Online Phoenix Campus Main Campus N. 25th Ave, Suite 190 Phoenix, AZ Tel. (602) Fax. (602) Mesa Campus A branch of the Phoenix Campus 5416 E. Baseline Road, Suite 200 Mesa, AZ Tel. (480) Fax. (480) Online Division An Online Division of the Phoenix Campus 8160 S. Hardy Drive, Suite 102 Tempe, AZ Tel. (800) Local (480) Fax. (480) Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools CATALOG EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX CC ECP

2 Publishing Date July 1, 2013 Copyright 2013 Everest College Phoenix, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona All rights reserved. Effective July 1, 2013, through July 31, 2015 ii

3 This school is a business corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR iii

4 FROM THE PRESIDENTS Welcome to Everest College Phoenix! Everest College Phoenix is a part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., which consists of 116 private, postsecondary learning institutions throughout the United States and Canada. Everest College Phoenix was founded in The College offers separate professional programs in accounting, business, paralegal, criminal justice and investigations, nursing, medical insurance billing and coding and medical assistant. Our goal is to graduate well-educated, well-trained, dedicated adults who are qualified to begin work in responsible positions in their chosen professions. The faculty members at Everest College Phoenix are drawn from the workplace so that students may be educated and trained for real-world careers. Everest College Phoenix has a tradition of helping people develop their skills and abilities with the objective of making their lives richer and more rewarding. Everest College Phoenix is committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing you with the tools you need to be successful. Give us your enthusiasm and a desire to succeed, and we will repay your efforts with new knowledge and a solid foundation for your new career. Welcome! Dr. Ed Johnson President, Everest College Phoenix Thomas Waite Provost Everest College Phoenix Todd McDonald President, Phoenix Campus Mary Ritter President, Mesa Campus Marilyn Clute Chief Financial Officer, Everest College Phoenix iv

5 This catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of Everest College Phoenix. Students enrolling in the College are subject to the provisions stated herein and therefore should read this catalog carefully. Students are responsible for knowing the rules, regulations, and policies of the College, and enrollment constitutes an agreement by the student to abide by them. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in College policies and procedures at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary. v

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX... 1 MISSION AND OBJECTIVES... 1 VISION... 1 VALUES... 1 HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP... 1 ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS AND LICENSURE... 2 COLLEGE FACILITIES... 2 BUSINESS HOURS... 2 LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ON-GROUND STUDENTS... 3 LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ONLINE STUDENTS... 3 QUICKSTART INTELLIGENCE... 3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS... 3 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES... 3 SUPPORTING CREDENTIALS... 4 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (ON- GROUND STUDENTS)... 4 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND ATTESTATION / ONLINE JUSTICE PROGRAMS... 4 ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT... 5 ONLINE PROGRAMS AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS... 5 ACADEMIC POLICIES... 5 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROGRAM... 5 ACADEMIC FREEDOM... 6 ORIENTATION... 6 ACADEMIC UNIT OF CREDIT... 6 PROGRAM LENGTH... 6 SCHEDULING... 6 OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS... 6 COURSE CREDIT OVERLOAD POLICY... 7 TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH CREDITS EARNED AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS... 7 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES... 7 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR PARALEGAL PROGRAM... 8 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR NURSING PROGRAM... 8 TRANSFER CREDITS AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE, GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND RATE OF PROGRESS... 8 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM QUICKSTART... 8 AWARD OF CREDIT FOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT... 9 AWARD OF CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING... 9 AWARD OF CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT... 9 AWARD OF CREDIT THROUGH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION... 9 AWARD OF CREDIT THROUGH DIRECTED STUDY... 9 TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS TRANSFER CENTER ASSISTANCE GRADING SYSTEM AND PROGRESS REPORTS GRADING SCALE GPA AND CGPA CALCULATIONS STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) EVALUATION PERIODS FOR SAP (ON- GROUND) EVALUATION PERIODS FOR SAP (ONLINE) RATE OF PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETION MAXIMUM TIME FRAME TO COMPLETE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLES APPLICATION OF GRADES AND CREDITS TO SAP SAP ADVISING FINANCIAL AID WARNING NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL AID WARNING FINANCIAL AID PROBATION NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL AID PROBATION ACADEMIC PROGRESS PLAN EVALUATION OF PROGRESS (SAP NOT MET THIRD TIME WHILE ON APP) SAP ADVISING OR SAP MET STATUS SAP NOT MET STATUS AND/OR DISMISSAL SAP RE-ENTRY RETAKING PASSED COURSEWORK RETAKING FAILED COURSEWORK TRANSFER CREDITS AND REPEATED COURSES SUSPENSION REINSTATEMENT FOLLOWING SUSPENSION ADD/DROP POLICY (DEGREE PROGRAMS ONLY) FULL TERM COURSES MINI-TERM COURSES EFFECTS OF ADD/DROP ON FINANCIAL AID CALCULATION ATTENDANCE POLICY (ON-GROUND STUDENTS) ATTENDANCE POLICY (ONLINE STUDENTS) ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM ESTABLISHING ATTENDANCE / VERIFYING ENROLLMENT MONITORING STUDENT ATTENDANCE CONSECUTIVE ABSENCE RULE (ALL PROGRAMS) vi

7 PERCENTAGE ABSENCE RULE (DIPLOMA PROGRAMS) PERCENTAGE ABSENCE RULE (ON- GROUND DEGREE PROGRAMS) DATE OF WITHDRAWAL DATE OF DETERMINATION (DOD) ATTENDANCE RECORDS LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY (DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ONLY) RE-ADMISSION FOLLOWING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTENSION OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE FAILURE TO RETURN FROM A LEAVE OF ABSENCE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTERNSHIPS WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES REENTRY POLICY (ON-GROUND) REENTRY POLICY (ONLINE) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES STUDENT AWARDS GRADUATION WITH HONORS VETERAN S EDUCATION BENEFITS PRIOR CREDIT FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING BENEFIT OVERPAYMENTS ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING VA BENEFITS APPEALS POLICIES STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS POLICY ASSIGNMENTS/TEST GRADES FINAL COURSE GRADES ATTENDANCE VIOLATION APPEALS POLICY SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS APPEALS POLICY STUDENT FINANCE FOR ON-GROUND STUDENTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TUITION AND FEES CASH INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FULL-TIME STATUS BOOKSTORE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL AID BUYER S RIGHT TO CANCEL OFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS DATE OF WITHDRAWAL VERSUS DATE OF DETERMINATION (DOD) FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID REFUND POLICY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (SFA) RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS CALCULATION AND POLICY RETURN OF UNEARNED TITLE IV FUNDS TIME FRAME WITHIN WHICH INSTITUTION IS TO RETURN UNEARNED TITLE IV FUNDS EFFECT OF LEAVES OF ABSENCE ON RETURNS REFUND POLICY INSTITUTIONAL PRO RATA REFUND CALCULATION AND POLICY TEXTBOOK AND EQUIPMENT RETURN/REFUND POLICY TIME FRAME WITHIN WHICH INSTITUTION IS TO ISSUE REFUNDS EFFECT OF LEAVES OF ABSENCE ON REFUNDS CONTINUING DIPLOMA STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY CONTINUING DEGREE STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY STUDENT FINANCING OPTIONS STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ALTERNATIVE LOAN PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS DREAM AWARD PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIPS IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM/POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT FINANCE FOR ONLINE STUDENTS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TUITION AND FEES CASH INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FULL-TIME STATUS TEXTBOOKS (ONLINE) SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL AID BUYER S RIGHT TO CANCEL Arizona Cancellation Policy Minnesota Cancellation Policy OFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS ONLINE LEARNING COURSES DATE OF WITHDRAWAL VERSUS DATE OF DETERMINATION (DOD) FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID RETURN POLICY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (SFA) RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS CALCULATION AND POLICY RETURN OF UNEARNED TITLE IV FUNDS TIME FRAME WITHIN WHICH INSTITUTION IS TO RETURN UNEARNED TITLE IV FUNDS REFUND POLICY INSTITUTIONAL PRO RATA REFUND CALCULATION AND POLICY TEXTBOOK AND EQUIPMENT RETURN/REFUND POLICY TIME FRAME WITHIN WHICH INSTITUTION IS TO ISSUE REFUNDS POSTPONEMENT POLICY FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS COLORADO REFUND POLICY FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS CONTINUING DEGREE STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY STUDENT FINANCING OPTIONS vii

8 STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ALTERNATIVE LOAN PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS DREAM AWARD PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIPS IMAGINE AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT CONDUCT AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY OTHER PROHIBITED CONDUCT LIMITATIONS ON STUDENTS WITH PENDING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS INQUIRY BY THE CAMPUS PRESIDENT CONDUCT WHICH DOES NOT WARRANT A SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL CONDUCT WHICH WARRANTS A SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE STATEMENT STUDENT USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES POLICY COPYRIGHT POLICY SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY CONDUCT SANCTIONS APPEAL PROCESS RECORD OF DISCIPLINARY MATTER STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (ON- GROUND STUDENTS) STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (ONLINE STUDENTS) DRESS CODE (ON-GROUND STUDENTS ONLY) NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA. 44 STUDENT RECORDS TRANSCRIPT AND DIPLOMA RELEASE CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS POLICIES DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS POLICY STATISTICAL INFORMATION CAMPUS COMPLETION RATE REPORTS STUDENT SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES (ON-GROUND STUDENTS ONLY) HOUSING (ON-GROUND STUDENTS ONLY) STUDENT ADVISING EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX CARE PROGRAM PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CORE LEARNING PRINCIPLES (CLP) PROGRAMS BY LOCATION ACCOUNTING BUSINESS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCENTRATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE, BS DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION MEDICAL ASSISTANT MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING NURSING PARALEGAL COURSE OFFERINGS ADVISORY BOARDS APPENDIX A: ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF APPENDIX B: TUITION AND FEES APPENDIX C: CALENDARS APPENDIX D: STATE SPECIFIC INFORMATION 107 APPENDIX E: PROGRAM DISCLOSURES viii

9 ABOUT EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX Everest College Phoenix is a specialized College dedicated to education for accounting, business, paralegal, criminal justice, criminal investigations, nursing, medical assistant and medical insurance billing and coding careers. The professional setting of the College prepares students for the workplace and continuing educational opportunities. Attractive surroundings, well-equipped classrooms and labs set the tone for concentrated and dedicated study. The Phoenix and Mesa campuses are located in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area, which is well known for its year-round sunny skies and warm temperatures. The weather is conducive to all types of outdoor activities and sports. Trips to the famous Grand Canyon can easily be arranged. In addition, Phoenix is a metropolitan city offering a variety of cultural attractions. Classes are also available via the Internet through the online division of Everest College Phoenix. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES Everest College Phoenix provides students the opportunity to seek career-oriented learning with a general education background and to develop intellectually and socially in their careers and as citizens in a world of increasing technological and cultural diversity. VISION Graduates of Everest College Phoenix are proficient in communicating, analyzing, and evaluating information necessary for a successful career as well as lifelong learning. Graduates make decisions based on sound judgment, respect for diversity, an appreciation of the past, and an awareness of the connections among academic disciplines, the workplace, the community, and the world. They use critical thinking, information, and technology skills necessary for success and are commendable employees, involved citizens, and impassioned leaders. VALUES Everest College Phoenix: Continually improves its educational process to develop essential skills, competencies, and attitudes that students need for successful careers and life-long learning. Is committed to quality in teaching and excellence in student learning by recruiting qualified faculty who bring excitement to the classroom and stimulate students enthusiasm and eagerness for learning and by providing ongoing professional development opportunities. Provides positive role models, emotional support, and opportunities to develop new and beneficial relationships in order to develop mature citizens who contribute to their communities through individual expression of opinions. Is dedicated to preparing students for their careers and assisting graduates in securing employment in their chosen fields. Values creativity, teamwork, integrity, and diversity. Values a faculty that consults with advisory boards when planning curricula to keep pace with workplace developments and to reflect local employers needs. Continues, as part of our belief in the value of life-long learning, to secure articulation agreements or other cooperative agreements for students to continue their education at other accredited institutions. Offers courses and programs in both online and campus formats to address diverse learning styles. Uses a variety of assessments to validate student learning and to improve the curriculum and teaching methods. Everest College Phoenix students, staff, and faculty contribute to their communities through externships, internships, service learning projects, and volunteer activities. HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP Everest College Phoenix was founded in 1982 and was formerly named Academy of Business College. It was approved for training by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education in the same year. The Academy of Business College was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in 1984 and transferred accrediting bodies in 1997 after achieving accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Rhodes Colleges, Inc. purchased the Academy of Business College June 1, The name was changed to Rhodes College in August In April 2002, the College was renamed Everest College. In 2005 the Mesa campus 1

10 opened for classes. The College received approval to offer online courses in October The College was renamed Everest College Phoenix in Corinthian Colleges, Inc., the parent corporation of Rhodes Colleges, Inc., owns and operates over 110 institutions throughout the United States and Canada and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California. ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS AND LICENSURE Everest College Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. (312) , APPROVALS: The Paralegal program at the Phoenix and Mesa campuses of Everest College Phoenix is approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Paralegals, 321 N. Clark Street, MS 19.1, Chicago, IL , The Nursing Associate degree program at the Phoenix campus was granted continuing approval by the Arizona State Board of Nursing based on satisfactorily fulfilling all the requirements pursuant to A.R.S , and in accordance with A.R.S and R on November 15, Approved for the training of Veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code. LICENSURE: Everest College Phoenix is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, (602) , fax (602) Everest College Phoenix Online is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education pursuant to the Alabama Private License Law, Code of Alabama, Title through 10. Everest College Phoenix Online is authorized by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education as a Non Resident Institution to offer approved programs. Everest College Phoenix Online is licensed by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, course or degree program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations of institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code The admissions representatives (agents) who enroll Colorado students for totally online programs are licensed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. Everest College Phoenix is certified under the Kansas Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, KS , Tel , Fax Everest College Phoenix is registered as private institutions with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institutions. Credits earned at the institutions may not transfer to all other institutions. Copies of accreditation, approval and licensure documentation is available for inspection at each campus. Please contact the campus president to review this material. COLLEGE FACILITIES The Everest College Phoenix main campus is conveniently located near the intersection of I-17 and Peoria Avenue at N. 25th Ave., Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ The facilities include spacious quarters, well-designed offices and administrative areas, a library, medical laboratories, nursing skills lab with wet lab, crime scene lab, classrooms equipped with computers, and a student lounge. Free student parking and convenient transit services are available. The Mesa branch campus is located at 5416 E. Baseline Road, Suite 200, Mesa, Arizona The 21,200- square-foot facility includes a medical laboratory, a library, classrooms equipped with computers, student lounge and administrative areas. Everest College Phoenix - Online is located at 8160 S. Hardy Drive, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ The Tempe facility has over 37,000 square feet of administrative office space to support the online programs of Everest College Phoenix. BUSINESS HOURS The College maintains the following business hours: 2

11 Phoenix Campus and Online Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mesa Campus Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Classes may be scheduled Monday through Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:50 p.m. LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ON-GROUND STUDENTS The Phoenix and Mesa on-ground campuses of the College maintain libraries that support the various curricula and provide learning resources for students and faculty. The Libraries collections include materials in both print and electronic formats. There is subject area coverage in books, journal articles, and DVDs/videos for all programs taught. Online databases and ebooks provide research capability with remote access, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Library of Congress system is used to classify materials and standard check-out and return policies are followed. To ensure that the College curriculum is supported and all students educational needs are met, the library expands its print and digital collections on a continuous basis, and faculty members have a significant role in the process of selecting these materials and databases. Research assistance is available and InterLibrary Loan services are also provided at the on-ground campuses. For Paralegal students, Everest College Phoenix maintains print and online legal reference works in full compliance with the American Bar Association Guidelines applicable to ABA approved programs. LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ONLINE STUDENTS The College Library resources support the curriculum and provide information for online students, faculty, and staff through multiple online information reference sources. Some of the academic online databases available are InfoTrac, ProQuest, JSTOR, NewsBank, Access Business News, as well as NetLibrary ebooks. QUICKSTART INTELLIGENCE At Everest College Phoenix, we provide students the opportunity to seek career-oriented learning with a general education background. Our goal is to have our students develop intellectually and socially in their careers and as citizens in a world of increasing technological and cultural diversity. We specialize in offering associate and bachelor s degrees, as well as short-term career education. QuickStart Intelligence, headquartered in Irvine, CA, is a leading provider of IT training solutions with locations throughout the western United States. Since 1988, over 200,000 IT professionals throughout the world have come to QuickStart as their source for IT technical and developer training. QuickStart Intelligence is one of the larger Microsoft Gold Learning Partners in the United States and has been recognized an unprecedented four times as Microsoft's Worldwide Partner of the Year in Learning Solutions. Each class is designed to help you understand vital concepts, methods and applications. For more information regarding QuickStart, please refer to the Everest College Phoenix/QuickStart Catalog Supplement on or REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Application for admission to Everest College Phoenix may be granted to any person who meets at least ONE of the following criteria: Has an advanced, Bachelor s, or Associate s degree from an accredited college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a four-point scale, or Is a graduate of an Everest College Phoenix-recognized accredited high school (a normal approaching, meeting, or exceeding score on the Arizona AIMS Reading and Writing tests is required for all post-2005 non-tribal Arizona high school graduates), or Has a General Education Development (GED) certificate of high school equivalency. In addition to the above requirements, prospective online students are asked to complete a distance learning quiz to assess the student s ability to complete an online course, and Arkansas students must transfer in 12 quarter credit hours, including 2 laboratories, of Science curriculum in order to receive a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. 3

12 Enrollment in the Everest College Phoenix Nursing Program is contingent upon meeting all of the following criteria: Has a High School Diploma or GED certificate; Obtains a passing score on the designated nursing entrance test(s); Submission of a written essay to be reviewed and scored by members of the Nursing department; Completion of a personal interview with designated members of the Nursing Department; Successfully passes a criminal background check. In addition to the above, all individuals accepted and enrolled in the Nursing program must complete the following PRIOR to clinical: Undergo and provide proof of a physical examination by a licensed practitioner; Provide proof of current immunizations as required by the designated clinical agencies; Possess current CPR-BLS card; Successfully pass fingerprinting clearance and drug screening. SUPPORTING CREDENTIALS Prospective students must present evidence to Everest College Phoenix of graduation from accredited high schools that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or recognized foreign high schools that are equivalent to U.S. standards. Students who have satisfactorily completed the General Educational Development (GED) test must submit documentary evidence of passing test scores. High school transcripts or GED test scores must be sent directly to the Registrar s Office within 30 calendar days of the date of enrollment. Students with international transcripts must be submitted for evaluation and approval by the Transfer Center. Documents that Everest College Phoenix cannot accept for admission to the College include: Certificate of Completion which is awarded to a student without graduating. Diploma based primarily on remedial special education in General Education courses, which will be determined by the Academic Dean/Online Designee. Note: In the event that documentary evidence of graduation or satisfactory GED completion is not available at the time of enrollment, a student must provide the College with a statement of attestation of high school graduation or satisfactory GED completion. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (ON-GROUND STUDENTS) In an effort to provide each student with the opportunity to receive the maximum benefits available from his/her educational experience at Everest College Phoenix and to enhance the student s chances of successful entry into his/her desired professional field, students wishing to enroll in the College s nursing, criminal justice and criminal investigation programs must consent to and successfully pass a criminal background check prior to enrollment into any of the designated programs. This requirement is made pursuant to various occupational, employment, clinical, internship placement requirements or licensure standards prevalent in the allied health and criminal justice fields. What constitutes successful criminal background clearance is within the sole discretion of the College and enrollment may be denied, but is not limited to background checks that identify a conviction, pending case or unresolved deferral/diversion for any felonies or misdemeanors. The College contracts with an outside agency to perform the criminal background checks and report on the status of an individual s criminal background clearance. In the event an individual is unable to obtain criminal background clearance that precludes enrollment into or completion of a program or clinical or internship placement or interferes in job placement, it is the individual s responsibility, and not that of the College s, to contact the agency to verify or dispute the information CRIMINAL BACKGROUND ATTESTATION / ONLINE JUSTICE PROGRAMS Upon enrollment to selected Criminal Justice (AS, BS) and Criminal Investigations (AS) programs, offered through Everest College Phoenix, all students shall be required to sign a Criminal Background Attestation attesting to a lack of a criminal background history that would preclude them from obtaining licensure and/or externship/placement in their desired career field. The student s signature on the Criminal Background Attestation is necessary in order for the enrollment process to be completed. Applicant students must complete the Criminal Background Attestation while on the phone with an Admissions Representative or at any time during the open application process window for the current term. 4

13 If the applicant student is unable to attest to the background criteria, the enrollment process shall be stopped and cancelled for all Justice programs. If the applicant student wishes to consider other non-justice programs, a new enrollment process shall begin. If the applicant student is able to attest to the background criteria, the enrollment process shall continue to completion. Students who have been out of school for more than 180 days and are requesting to re-enter a program that requires a criminal background screening must complete a new attestation form prior to re-entry. ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT All students are required to go through the institution s assessment process in order to insure students are placed in the appropriate courses. The Wonderlic assessments students take are administered after enrollment and are not used as an entrance examination. They are not part of the admissions requirement. ONLINE PROGRAMS AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS Not all courses and programs of study are offered in an online format. Courses and programs of study that are offered in an online format are offered via the Internet, and interaction between the students and faculty occurs using an online environment that encourages participation. Course objectives and outcomes are identical to those for the on-ground mode, although more individual effort and initiative will be required to successfully master the material. To maximize student success within the online courses and programs, students must: Have a computer with a system profile that meets or exceeds requirements listed on the Online Program Application at the time of enrollment; Have Internet access and an established account; Commence online contact with the course site within the first week of the term; Understand that participation is required on a weekly basis; Complete and turn in assignments on a weekly basis for a grade to be assigned; Complete the application only once but check quarterly to make sure they are maintaining the correct systems profile; Verify their account/address with their Online Coordinator at the time of registration each quarter; Commence online course work as soon as they have access to their courses; Understand that student participation and class activities occur weekly throughout the course; Understand that if a student fails to attend as outlined in the Online Attendance section of this catalog during two consecutive weekly periods of a 6-week course or three consecutive periods of a 12-week course, the student may be withdrawn from the course and may not be allowed to reenter the course during that term. Windows Systems Windows 7, XP, or Vista 56K modem or higher Sound Card & Speakers Firefox, Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer Mac Systems Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode) 56K modem or higher Sound Card & Speakers Apple Safari, Chrome, Firefox ACADEMIC POLICIES STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROGRAM All students will participate in a variety of assessment activities during their program of study at Everest College Phoenix. The purpose is to improve student academic learning and student development. The primary goals for outcomes assessment include the improvement of the teaching and learning process; the improvement of the learning environment; the linking of the College s objectives to measure student learning and development; and the maintenance of the College s accountability to the students and the professional communities it serves. The Assessment Program stems from the mission and objectives of the institution and evaluates student learning at the classroom, program, and college level. The program is led by the Director of Outcomes Assessment and Regulatory Affairs with participation of Academic Program Directors, and faculty from every department in the College. Participants make decisions about what methods and measures will be used for assessment. The assessment process involves systematically gathering, interpreting, and using information about student learning and knowledge. Four levels of assessment that evaluate student academic achievement are identified in the Student Outcomes Assessment Program as: 5

14 Assignment or Student Interaction Level Class or Service Level Department or Program Level Institutional Level While building an environment of assessment, students might be involved with any of the following activities: Standardized Tests, Program Projects, Pre/Post Testing, Externships, Demonstrations, Certifications, and Capstone Courses. ACADEMIC FREEDOM Instructors, while in the classroom, have the freedom to discuss subject matter they believe is appropriate to the classroom learning experience. Instructors should not allow irrelevant material into the instructional proceedings. Given these limitations, the College protects the rights of both students and instructors to a free search for educational truth and the free expression of this knowledge. The College respects the right of instructors as citizens but believes their positions with the College impose of them special obligations. Therefore, instructors are free from institutional censorship or discipline when they speak, write, or act as private citizens. However, instructors should be aware the public might judge the College by their behavior. Therefore, every effort should be made to be accurate with information, to show respect for the opinions of others, and to ensure students know and understand that instructors are not spokespersons for the College. ORIENTATION For the Phoenix and Mesa campuses, all new students are required to attend an orientation session. Students unable to attend should contact their admissions representative and make special arrangements. Students enrolling in an online course or program are required to participate in an online orientation course. The orientation includes information on Everest College Phoenix Online and the online degree programs as well as how to access the course, find the syllabus, and use the major ecollege features. ACADEMIC UNIT OF CREDIT The academic unit of credit awarded at Everest College Phoenix is the quarter credit hour. Each quarter credit hour is equal to 10 lecture contact hours, 20 laboratory contact hours, 30 externship/clinical contact hours, or a combination of these three. The first academic year concludes at the end of 36 quarter credit hours and when 36 weeks have been completed. The second academic year concludes at the end of 72 quarter credit hours and when 72 weeks have been completed. PROGRAM LENGTH Program lengths are approximate. Schedule changes or modifications, change of program, unsuccessful completion of courses, or withdrawal from class or the college will affect program length. Every reasonable effort is made to achieve completion goals at the stated times; however, the College reserves the right to cancel or substitute any course that fails to meet minimum enrollment requirements or for other legitimate business or educational reasons. SCHEDULING When students enter a particular program of study, they are automatically registered for each course in that program. Not all courses are offered each term; however, all reasonable efforts will be made to offer a sufficient number of courses to allow students to complete their programs appropriately. Students enrolled at the Phoenix and Mesa campuses may need to attend one or more courses online or a sister campus to complete their program within the expected amount of time. Improvements to curricula sometimes cause scheduling alterations, resulting in courses being substituted for those listed in the catalog. If substitutions are made, all new courses will contribute to the general objective of the program and will not alter the integrity of the education students will receive. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS Students in degree programs should plan to spend a minimum of up to two hours per day outside of class for every 1 hour of in class instruction for completing homework assignments as directed by the instructor. (ie. A degree student taking a three class, 12 quarter credit load should expect to spend between hours a 6

15 week in outside of class activities.) A diploma student should expect to spend, in addition to in-class activities, between hours per week in order to complete assigned homework and other out-of-class assignments in order to successfully meet course objectives as set forth in the course/program syllabi. COURSE CREDIT OVERLOAD POLICY The maximum course load for Everest College Phoenix students is 16 quarter credit hours. However, due to health issues, financial hardship or other reasons, it might be necessary for a student to register for an additional course. An ECP student may apply for and seek approval to register for a maximum of one class (4 quarter credits) above the maximum 16 quarter credit limit. To obtain approval for this additional course, interested students must submit the Credit Overload Petition to the appropriate person: - Online students receive approval from the Academic Dean; - Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation and Paralegal students should see their Academic Program Director; - Nursing students must receive approval from the Nursing Director on the Phoenix campus. Students must comply with the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy; Students must have earned 36 credits or more towards my program of study; Students must have established a positive track record of class attendance and participation. The appropriate college authority will notify the student of the status of their application. TRANSFER STUDENTS WITH CREDITS EARNED AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS Students with earned college credits from another accredited institution may apply for credit transfer to the College. Credit will be accepted only for courses that are compatible with the student s program of study at the College and for courses in which a grade of C or higher was earned. The award of transfer credits is at the discretion of the College and subject to time limitations and specific program requirements. Grades earned more than 10 years ago are not accepted except to fulfill certain general education and college core requirements. Courses in the medical sciences and paralegal fields have a five-year time limit for transfer. Students wishing to transfer credits must have official transcripts mailed directly to the Office of the Registrar. A transcript is only official if it is sent from the college of origin to Everest College Phoenix via US Postal Service or qualified secure electronic transmission source. Official transcripts must be received prior to the end of the first term of enrollment. Transcripts received after the end of the first term may be considered at the discretion of the Academic Dean/Online Designee. Students receiving veteran s benefits are required by the Veterans Administration to provide official transcripts of credit from all schools previously attended. All prior education and training must be evaluated upon enrollment. The College will provide notice to the student and the Department of Veterans Affairs of the total number of transfer credits awarded. To be granted an undergraduate degree from the College, students must complete a minimum of 25% of all program hours in residence unless otherwise expressly specified in this catalog. In residence means credit hours earned while enrolled at Everest College Phoenix through any combination of classroom, online, or Directed Study coursework (see Award of Credit through Directed Study section for more information). Transfer credits, Proficiency Examinations, and credits earned through the Prior Learning Assessment program do not count toward satisfying the residency requirement. TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Subject to certain limitations and program requirements, coursework in general education subject areas (i.e., humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science) may be transferred at the College s discretion to fulfill the equivalent subject area general education requirements of the student s program of study. Details on this policy may be obtained in the office of the Academic Dean/Online Designee. Composition I, Humanities Electives, and General Psychology must be completed within 10 years or less. Composition II, Computer Applications and Developmental Psychology must be completed within 5 years or less. If a student has an associate s degree or higher degree, credits for all courses listed above will transfer regardless of the length of time since taking the course(s). 7

16 TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR PARALEGAL PROGRAM Students entering the American Bar Association-approved Paralegal program at the Phoenix and Mesa campuses with earned college credits from another ABA-approved paralegal program may apply for credit transfer to the paralegal program. Students with credits earned at another ABA-approved paralegal program must complete at least 40% of the paralegal program s major core required and elective courses in residence (i.e., 40% of the 48 required credits of legal specialty courses that cover substantive law or legal procedures or process developed for paralegals and that emphasize practical paralegal skills). Students entering the American Bar Association-approved Paralegal program at the College s Phoenix and Mesa campuses with earned college credits from a non-aba-approved paralegal program may apply for credit transfer to the paralegal program. Students with credits earned at a non-aba-approved paralegal program must complete at least 60% of the paralegal program s major core required and elective courses in residence (i.e., 60% of the 48 required credits of legal specialty courses that cover substantive law or legal procedures or process developed for paralegals and that emphasize practical legal skills). TRANSFER OF CREDIT FOR NURSING PROGRAM Eligibility for the award of transfer credits for nursing courses is determined by the Nursing Faculty and Nursing Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis. The Nursing Faculty and the Nursing Admissions Committee will review all previous nursing courses including: Accredited Registered Nursing courses; Armed services nursing courses; Other courses the Nursing Faculty and the Admissions Committee determines to be equivalent to courses in the Nursing Program. All general education courses will be reviewed by the General Education Academic Program Director, at which time s/he will determine which course(s) may be transferred based on the following criteria: College Algebra, Composition I, Composition II, Humanities, and the social sciences (General Psychology) will follow the general education transfer credit procedure outlined in the Everest College Phoenix Catalog; Anatomy and Physiology I and Developmental Psychology must be completed within the last 5 years; Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, and Chemistry must be completed within the last 5 years, however, if it has been greater than 24 months since taking these courses, the applicant must take and achieve a HESI score of 70% or higher on the correlating entrance exam for credits to be transferred; If an applicant has previously earned an Associate Degree or higher, is currently working in a healthcare related field, AND achieves a HESI score of 70% or higher on the correlating entrance exam, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology, and Chemistry will be transferred in regardless of the length of time since completion of these college courses. TRANSFER CREDITS AND CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE, GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND RATE OF PROGRESS Students may receive transfer credit for courses taken at another accredited college. Courses for which a student receives transfer credit are counted as attempted and successfully completed for purposes of satisfactory academic progress. As a result, courses for which a student receives transfer credit provide the student with advanced standing, which is applied to the student s progress in calculation of the percentage of maximum time frame for the program that the student has completed. When a student transfers from or completes one program at Everest College Phoenix and enrolls in another program at the College, and all courses completed in the original program are acceptable for credit in the new program, all courses attempted and grades received in the original program are counted in the new program for calculation of the student s satisfactory academic progress in the new program. When a student transfers from or completes one program at the College and enrolls in another program at the College and all courses completed in the original program are NOT accepted for credit in the new program, all attempts of courses taken in the original program that are part of the new program will be counted in the calculation of the student s satisfactory academic progress upon entry into the new program, and the grades for the courses that are a part of the new program that were taken at the same institution will be used in the student s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) calculation. TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM QUICKSTART Everest College Phoenix recognizes and will accept in transfer the following QuickStart courses as equivalents of the ECP courses list in the following table: 8

17 QuickStart Course ECP Course Program CGS 2060C EK MS Word 2010 Level 1 EK MS Excel Intro Level 1 EK MS Word 2010 Level 1 EK MS Word 2010 Level 2 EK MS Excel Intro Level 1 EK MS Excel Level 2 CGS 2573C CGS 2510C AWARD OF CREDIT FOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Accounting Business Criminal Investigations Criminal Justice Paralegal Business Paralegal Accounting Business The College accepts appropriate credits transferred from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES subject testing, and certain other professional certification examination programs. Contact the Academic Dean/Online Designee for the current list of approved exams and minimum scores required for transfer. Official test scores must be sent to the Office of the Registrar. AWARD OF CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING The College may award credit for occupational experience and training courses completed while serving in the Armed Services of the United States as recommended by the American Council on Education. Veterans or active duty service members may submit the ACE military transcript applicable to their branch of service to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. AWARD OF CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT Students may earn credit for life experience through the Prior Learning Assessment program. This program is designed to translate personal and professional experiences into academic credit. Not all courses in all programs are eligible for Prior Learning Assessment Credit. Procedures for applying for credit through prior learning are available in the Academic Dean's office/online Designee. Credits earned through the Prior Learning Assessment program, in conjunction with successful completion of Proficiency Examinations, may be used to satisfy up to 50% of the credits required for program completion. Students in the ABA-approved paralegal program at the Phoenix and Mesa campuses may earn credit for life experience through the Prior Learning Assessment Program for the program s general education and college core courses only. The program s major core required or elective courses are not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment credit. AWARD OF CREDIT THROUGH PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION Undergraduate students may attempt to challenge the requirement to certain selected courses by demonstrating a proficiency level based on special qualifications, skills or knowledge obtained through work or other experience that is sufficient to warrant the granting of academic credit for a course through a Proficiency Examination. All requests for Proficiency Examinations must be approved by the appropriate Academic Program Director/the Academic Dean/Online Designee. AWARD OF CREDIT THROUGH DIRECTED STUDY There may be times during the student s course of study when the student is unable to take a specific required course due to work schedule conflicts, emergency situations, or course scheduling conflicts. Should such an instance arise, the student may request permission from the Academic Program Director and Academic Dean/Online Designee to complete a course through Directed Study. If approved and scheduled for a directed study course, the student will be assigned to a faculty member who will provide the student with syllabus, assignments, and directions for course completion. The student will be required to meet with the faculty member on a weekly basis, complete all reading and writing assignments and examinations, and submit any required research or term papers, all of which will be used to determine the final course grade as defined in the syllabus. Students in the ABA-approved paralegal program at the College s Phoenix and Mesa campuses may not take more than one (1) of the program s major core and elective courses through Directed Study. Not all courses are eligible for directed study. 9

18 TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES Everest College Phoenix neither implies nor guarantees that credits completed at Everest College Phoenix will be accepted in transfer at other institutions. Each institution has policies that govern the acceptance of credit from other institutions as policies and grade requirements vary from institution to institution. Transfer of credit is a privilege granted by the institution to which a student may seek admission. Students intending to transfer credits to other institutions should contact those institutions regarding the policies and procedures governing the transfer of credits. The diploma programs of Everest College Phoenix are intended to be terminal in nature and are designed primarily to prepare the graduate for employment. If a student is planning on continuing his/her education, the office of the Academic Dean/Online Designee will offer information on articulation agreements with other institutions. EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT The Everest Consortium Agreement enables students to attend a limited number of classes (a maximum of 49% of credit hours) at an Everest College or Everest College Phoenix campus location other than their home campus. In addition, students nearing completion of their program of study may finish their degree at another CCI subsidiary campus location through a Consortium Agreement (a minimum of 51% of credit hours must be completed at the Home campus). Complete details on the Everest College Phoenix Consortium Agreement are available through their Academic Dean/Online Designee and the Provost s Office. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Everest College Phoenix has articulation agreements with several other colleges and universities. Students should contact the Everest College Phoenix Provost s Office for additional information on articulation agreement transfer terms and conditions. TRANSFER CENTER ASSISTANCE Any questions regarding the transfer of credit into or from Everest College Phoenix should be directed to the CCi Transfer Center at (877) or transfercenter@cci.edu. GRADING SYSTEM AND PROGRESS REPORTS The student s final grade for each course or module is determined by the average of the tests, homework, class participation, special assignments and any other criteria indicated in the grading section of the syllabus for the course or module. Final grades are reported at the completion of each grading term and are provided to each student. If mailed, they are sent to the student s home address. Failed courses must be repeated and are calculated as an attempt in Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations. 10

19 GRADING SCALE GRADE EVALUATION NURSING PROGRAM Nursing courses only OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMS DIPLOMA PROGRAMS QUALITY POINTS PER QUARTER HOUR A Excellent % % % 4 B Good 84-91% 80-89% 80-89% 3 C Average 76-83% 70-79% 70-79% 2 D Below Average 68-75%*** 60-69%* * 1 F IP**** W WZ Failed to Meet Course Objectives Below 68%*** or see note for clinical grades Below 60% or ** see note In progress (for externship/internship or thesis courses only) Used in the Nursing program for the NCLEX Review Course if the HESI Exit Exam is not successfully passed within 2 attempts. Below 70% 0 Withdrawal after drop/add period, not calculated in the CGPA. This grade indicates the course will be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP). Withdrawal for students called to immediate active military duty. This grade indicates the course will not be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP) Not Calculated Not Calculated Not Calculated TR Transfer credit not calculated for CGPA (SAP). This grade will be calculated for Not Calculated determining rate of progress (SAP). TA Transfer Associates (Criminal Justice and Business degree completion options Not Calculated only) PE Passed by Proficiency Challenge Exam Not Calculated PL Prior Learning Portfolio Not Calculated PASS Course objectives met in capstone course or nursing lab/clinical courses as per Catalog. This grade indicates the course will be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP). Not Calculated PP PF FAIL Preparatory Class passed (Preparatory classes only). This grade indicates that the course will not be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress or CGPA (SAP) Preparatory Class failed (Preparatory classes only). This grade indicates that the course will not be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress or CGPA (SAP) Course objectives NOT met in capstone course or nursing lab/clinical courses as per Catalog. This grade indicates the course will be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP) Not Calculated Not Calculated Not Calculated * A grade of D is not awarded for diploma courses or capstone courses. ** In the Criminal Justice Capstone courses (CCJ 2929 and CCJ 4400), a grade of FAIL is awarded for an average of 69% or below. In the Criminal Investigation Capstone class (CJE 2929), a grade of FAIL is awarded for an average of 79% or below. In the Business Capstone course (BCC4949), a grade FAIL is awarded for an average of 79% or below. In the AAS Accounting Capstone course (APA 2929) a grade FAIL is awarded for an average of 79% or below. In the AAS Business Capstone course (BUS 2929) a grade FAIL is awarded for an average of 79% or below. In Paralegal capstone course (PLA 2929), a grade of FAIL is awarded for an average of 69% or below. In Nursing lab/clinical courses, a grade of FAIL is a failure to meet competencies per Catalog Nursing Policy. *** Nursing students who receive D grades cannot progress in Nursing. The D grade is strictly given for calculation of GPA for the term. **** If the required degree externship/internship hours are not completed within one term, the student will receive an IP (In Progress) grade and a zero credit Externship/Internship Extension course will be scheduled in the following term. Once the required hours are completed, the student s grade will be entered in both courses. 11

20 GPA AND CGPA CALCULATIONS Treatment of Grades in the Satisfactory Academic Progress/Rate of Progress Calculation Included in GPA calculation? Counted as attempted credits? Counted as earned credits? Grade A Y Y Y B Y Y Y C Y Y Y D Y Y Y F Y Y N IP N Y N W N Y N WZ N N N TR N Y Y TA N Y Y PE N Y Y PL N Y Y Pass N Y Y PF N Y Y PP N Y Y FAIL N Y N The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for all students. The GPA for each term and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated on courses taken in residence at Everest The Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated at the end of each evaluation period by dividing the quality points earned by the total credits attempted for that evaluation period. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated by dividing the total cumulative quality points earned by the total cumulative credits attempted for cumulative evaluation periods. The number of quality points awarded for each course is determined by multiplying the points listed for each letter grade by the number of credits of the course. STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible as regularly enrolled students and to continue receiving federal financial assistance. The accreditor and federal regulations require that all students progress at a reasonable rate toward the completion of their academic program. Satisfactory academic progress is measured by: The student s cumulative grade point average (CGPA); The student s rate of progress toward completion (ROP); and The maximum time frame (MTF) allowed to complete the academic program (150% for all programs). EVALUATION PERIODS FOR SAP (ON-GROUND) Satisfactory academic progress is measured for all students at the end of each grading period (i.e., at the end of each term, module, phase, level, quarter and payment period). EVALUATION PERIODS FOR SAP (ONLINE) Satisfactory Academic Progress is measured at the end of each academic term. RATE OF PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETION The school catalog contains a schedule designating the minimum percentage or amount of work that a student must successfully complete at the end of each evaluation period to complete their educational program within the maximum time frame (150%). Quantitative progress is determined by dividing the number of credit hours earned by the number of credit hours attempted. Credit hours attempted include completed hours, transfer credits, withdrawals, and repeated courses. Non-credit remedial courses have no effect on the student s ROP. 12