Enrollment Guide - Roane State Community College

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2016-2017
Success Guide
www.roanestate.edu
Starting College
Keys to Success
Welcome to Roane State! You have chosen an affordable, high-quality education that will
help you reach your goals. Your first step is to complete the admissions process. Use these
Keys to Success to help you.
1. Apply early to give yourself plenty of time to complete requirements.
2. Remember, you do not have to do all the admissions steps in order. For example, you can
submit immunization forms before you take any required admissions tests.
3. Start thinking about what you want from your education. Talk to professionals in the fields
that interest you.
4. Ask questions! Roane State staff members are available by phone, in person, or online.
No question is too small. Please ask!
5. Attend New Student Orientation (NSO). New student orientations provide a wealth of
helpful information. Visit www.roanestate.edu/nso for the latest schedule.
6. Check RaiderNet. One of your first jobs is to set up your RaiderNet account. RaiderNet is
your student portal, the place you will register for classes, check financial aid, etc. The
alerts you see when you log in to RaiderNet are customized for you. Check RaiderNet
frequently for your alerts.
7. Check your Roane State email. The college will send important information to your
Roane State email address. Check your Roane State email often.
Your Success Coach is here to help
First-time, degree-seeking students will be assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach is
your personal mentor to help you during your first year of college. Please communicate with
your Success Coach, and please respond when your Success Coach contacts you.
Starting College
Admissions Checklist
• Complete an application for admission/readmission online at www.roanestate.edu
• Request high school transcript or high school equivalency transcript (GED test score
or HiSET test score). Mail to:
Admissions and Records Office
Roane State Community College
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
• Request transcripts from any colleges/universities attended. Mail to address above.
• Send official ACT or COMPASS test scores to Admissions and Records.
•
If you are . . .
Then you need to . . .
under 21 years old and your ACT
scores from high school are three or
more years old
take the ACT Residual* or the ACT
National exam
21 years or older and in a
degree program
take the COMPASS exam unless you
have already passed college-level
English and math
Understand whether your test scores will place you in Learning Support. Test scores
determine whether students are placed in Learning Support courses (English, math or
reading). Many community college students start in Learning Support in at least one
subject, and tutoring help is available.
To avoid having to take Learning Support courses, students must have
the following minimum scores.
ACT: English 18, math 19, reading 19
COMPASS: writing 77, reading 83, math 38
• Print, complete and submit a Hepatitis B Health History Form to the Admissions and
Records Office.
•
If you are . . .
Then you need to . . .
18 or over and submitted your
admissions application online
do nothing, you do not need to
submit the form
under 18
have the form signed by a parent/
guardian
Submit required shot records. The State of Tennessee requires students to provide proof
of two doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and proof of two doses of
Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine prior to admission and full-time registration (taking 12 or
more semester hours). Check Roane State’s website for waivers and exemptions for each
vaccine.
• Submit proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.:
Visit www.roanestate.edu/admissions for details.
*ACT Residual test scores may NOT be used to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship (lottery). It may be used,
however, to qualify for dual enrollment grants for those interested in the dual studies program.
Paying for College
Keys to Success
The financial aid process can seem overwhelming. Use these Keys to Success to help you
with completing financial aid requirements.
1. Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early. Go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Note, this is the only place you should complete your FAFSA.
The application is free. Never pay a service to complete your FAFSA.
2. Complete all forms correctly. Do not guess. One mistake on the FAFSA, for example,
can lead to five more steps you have to complete. Be accurate.
3. Use the FAFSA’s IRS Data Retrieval Tool. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool is a convenient way
for you to transfer tax return information from the IRS directly to your FAFSA.
4. Request a tax return transcript: Sometimes, students are selected for what’s called
verification (a spot check that information they submitted for financial aid is correct).
If you are selected, then you will need an official IRS Tax Return Transcript. Print your
transcript at www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript.
5. Pay attention to limits on financial aid. Some financial aid has limits that mean you will
lose the aid if you stay in school too long. Stay on track to graduate to avoid hitting
these limits.
6. Follow up. This is one of the biggest mistakes students make. Completing the FAFSA is just
the first step. You may have to update your income information, provide documents to the
college and complete other requirements. Check your alerts in RaiderNet and check your
Roane State email every day.
For first-time, degree-seeking students, your personal Success Coach will help you with
financial aid requirements. But, you must stay in contact with your Success Coach.
Paying for College
How-To Guide
How do I know what my tuition and fees will be?
1. Log in to RaiderNet.
2. Click “Your Account.”
3. Select “Your Tuition and Fees.”
4. Select “Login.”
How do I complete my financial aid file?
2. Check your alerts.
3. Click on the alert titled “Financial Aid: You have unsatisfied requirements” for
the appropriate year.
How do I check my financial aid
award information?
2. Click “Your Financial Aid.”
3. Click on “Award.”
4. Click on “Award for Aid Year.”
5. Select the appropriate aid year.
6. Click “Submit.”
Choosing Your Classes
Keys to Success
One of the most exciting parts of college is picking your classes. Use these Keys to Success
to help you register for classes that fit your strengths and your needs.
1. See the big picture when it comes to your schedule. Did you, for example, schedule
chemistry and calculus back-to-back? That could be exhausting. Think about your
schedule as a whole.
2. Think carefully about online classes. Online classes are convenient, but they require you
to be incredibly self-motivated and independent. It can be easy to get behind. Waiting a
semester before trying an online class is recommended for most students.
3. Decide on a major within the first two semesters at Roane State so you don’t take
unnecessary courses, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year institution.
4. Plan your entire schedule. Go ahead and make an academic plan for your entire time
at Roane State.
For first-time, degree-seeking students, your personal Success Coach will help you register
for classes during your first year. Take the time to meet with your Success Coach to develop
your academic plan.
Choosing Your Classes
Class Formats
In the classroom, on the Web, or somewhere in between, classes at Roane State are offered
in a variety of formats.
Traditional classes
Teachers and students meet face-to-face in a classroom setting.
Web classes
These classes take place entirely online. Most classes use Momentum, a Web-based course
manager that contains your syllabus, test/quizzes, discussion boards, and course content. They
may use online or proctored testing.
Hybrid classes
These classes are a combination of Web and face-to-face meetings. They may use online or
proctored testing.
Interactive video (IDEA) classes
These classes take advantage of video conferencing technology to bring multiple campuses
together at once. For example, your instructor may be at the Roane County campus, but you
and your classmates may be sitting in a classroom on another campus.
Accelerated classes
These fast-paced classes typically meet only one night a week. There are three sessions of
these courses to a term.
TN eCampus
These are very similar to Roane State Web classes, except that your instructor may be from
another Tennessee college or university. It is possible to get an entire degree by taking TN
eCampus courses. There is an additional fee associated with these courses. They may use
online or proctored testing.
Asking for Help
Keys to Success
Roane State has many resources to help you. Please take advantage of them.
1. Do not be afraid to ask for help. It’s common for students to need tutoring, counseling
and other services. No one is going to think less of you for asking for help.
2. Ask for help early. If you are having a hard time in a class, struggling with your choice
of major, or just need to talk, ask for help right away. Do not wait.
3. The first three weeks of your first semester are one of the most critical time periods
of your college experience. Please, if you feel like you are getting behind or feel
overwhelmed, ask for help.
4. Ask for help even if you do not think you need help. Drop by the Learning Center to
have their tutors review your English paper, even if you think it’s pretty good. A little
extra help never hurts.
Asking for Help
Resources for Students
If you need help with . . .
Contact this department
Phone
Applying to the college
Student Enrollment and Recruitment
(865) 882-4554 Roane County
(865) 481-2000 ext. 2362 Oak Ridge
Admissions, records or financial aid
Roane State’s OneStop handles all
(865) 882-4545
questions about admissions, records and
financial aid. The OneStop call center will
provide initial help, and then refer you to
experts if necessary.
Scheduling testing such as COMPASS
exams or ACT Residual exams
Testing Center
www.roanestate.edu/testingcenter
(865) 481-2000 ext. 2251 Oak Ridge
Questions about your tuition and fees
Business Office
www.roanestate.edu/tuition
(865) 882-4515
Technical assistance, such as resetting
your RaiderNet password
Computer Help Desk
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4357 (HELP)
Disability needs,
Personal counseling,
Exploring career options
Counseling, Career, and Disability
Services
www.roanestate.edu/disabilityservices
www.roanestate.edu/counseling
www.roanestate.edu/careerservices
(865) 481-2003 Oak Ridge
Veterans benefits
Veterans Services
www.roanestate.edu/veterans
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4210
Developing your academic plan
Advising Resource Center
www.roanestate.edu/advising
(865) 882-4597
Tutoring
Learning Centers
www.roanestate.edu/learningcenter
(865) 481-2026 Oak Ridge
Finding books, articles and information
for assignments
Library
www.roanestate.edu/library
(865) 481-2004 Oak Ridge
Buying books
Roane State Bookstore
www.roanestate.edu/bookstore
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4807 Roane County
(865) 481-2006 Oak Ridge
Staying Safe
Keys to Success
Roane State takes student safety seriously. As students, you are one of the college’s best
resources to keep the campus safe. If you hear or see something suspicious, whether in
person or on social media, PLEASE report it.
1. Review safety resources on the college’s Be Safe website, www.roanestate.edu/besafe and on the website for Roane State Police, www.roanestate.edu/police. These websites
include excellent safety information.
2. Report suspicious activity or behavior. Reporting your suspicion to authorities can be
tough. It’s tempting to talk yourself out of it, to explain away what you saw or heard.
Please, do not hesitate to report suspicious activity. You are not getting anyone in trouble.
Roane State police and local law enforcement will treat your report fairly and
professionally. Contact Roane State Police, (865) 882-4500 (Roane County campus) or
(865) 481-2020 (Oak Ridge campus).
3. Stay informed. Sign up for Roane State RaiderAlert, the college’s emergency text
messaging service at www.roanestate.edu/raideralert. Also, if the Roane State
website were to crash during an emergency, the college would continue to post
information on its official twitter account (@roanestate) and official Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/roanestate).
Staying on Track
Keys to Success
Starting college is just the first step. The ultimate goal is to walk across the stage at
graduation, accept your degree or certificate, and move on to a great career or continue
your education at a four-year university.
1. Go to class. Turn in your work. This sounds simple, but if you commit yourself now to
attending every class and completing every assignment, you will do well.
2. Ask for help even when you think you do not need it. The Learning Center offers
outstanding, free tutoring. Visit a Learning Center.
3. Get to know your professors. Go to class a little early or stay a little late to chat with
your teachers. Let them know if you are dealing with any challenges.
4. Participate in college life. Roane State has a lot to offer. Get involved. Go to a play,
concert or sporting event. Sign up for a study abroad course and travel. Get the most
out of this experience.
academic calendar
2016 Fall Semester Full Term
Web Registration Begins..............................................................................................................................April 4
Faculty Report....................................................................................................................................................August 15
Last Day for 100% Refund for Full Term.................................................................................................August 21
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................August 22
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw Without a Grade of “W”.................................................................September 4
Last Day for 75% Refund for Full Term...................................................................................................September 4
Labor Day Holiday.........................................................................................................................................September 5
Graduation Applications for Fall Due...................................................................................................September 6
Last Day for 25% Refund for Full Term..................................................................................................September 18
Graduation Applications for Spring/Summer Due...........................................................................October 7
Fall Break.............................................................................................................................................................October 10-11
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................October 31
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................October 31
Thanksgiving Holiday.....................................................................................................................................November 23-27
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................December 5
Examination Period..........................................................................................................................................December 6-8
Grades Due - Noon......................................................................................................................................December 9
Accelerated Terms (Five Weeks)
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term I......................................................................................................August 21
Term I Begins......................................................................................................................................................August 22
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term I........................................................................................................August 26
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term I........................................................................................................August 31
Last Day to Withdraw from Term I..........................................................................................................September 14
Term I Ends..........................................................................................................................................................September 26
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term II.....................................................................................................September 26
Term II Begins.....................................................................................................................................................September 27
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term II.......................................................................................................October 1
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term II.......................................................................................................October 6
Last Day to Withdraw from Term II.........................................................................................................October 20
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term III....................................................................................................November 1
Term II Ends.........................................................................................................................................................November 1
Term III Begins...................................................................................................................................................November 2
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term III......................................................................................................November 6
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term III......................................................................................................November 11
Last Day to Withdraw from Term III........................................................................................................November 25
Term III Ends........................................................................................................................................................December 8
First 7 Week Classes – Term I
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................August 21
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................August 27
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................September 2
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................September 22
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................September 22
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................October 9
Second 7 Week Classes – Term II
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................October 11
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................October 12
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................October 18
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................October 25
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................November 16
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................November 16
10 Week Classes – Term I
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................August 21
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................August 30
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................September 8
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................October 8
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................October 8
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................November 1
10-Week Classes – Term II
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................September 19
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................September 20
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................September 29
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................October 9
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................November 9
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................November 9
Accelerated, 7-week, 10-week and weekend classes observe the same holidays and breaks as
full-term classes.
Please refer to the Contemporary Management website for specific dates of each accelerated class.
www.roanestate.edu/mgt.
2017 Spring Semester Full Term
Web Registration Begins..............................................................................................................................November 14, 2016
Faculty Report....................................................................................................................................................January 5
Last Day for 100% Refund for Full Term.................................................................................................January 16
Martin Luther King Holiday........................................................................................................................January 16
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................January 17
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw Without W Grade...............................................................................January 30
Last Day for 75% Refund for Full Term...................................................................................................January 30
Last Day for 25% Refund for Full Term..................................................................................................February 13
Spring Break......................................................................................................................................................March 6 -12
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................March 29
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................March 29
Academic Festival............................................................................................................................................
Good Friday Holiday....................................................................................................................................April 14
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................May 1
Examination Period..........................................................................................................................................May 2-4
Grades Due - Noon......................................................................................................................................May 5
Graduation.........................................................................................................................................................May 5 & 6
Accelerated Terms (Five Weeks)
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term I......................................................................................................January 16
Term I Begins......................................................................................................................................................January 17
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term I........................................................................................................January 21
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term I........................................................................................................January 26
Last Day to Withdraw from Term I..........................................................................................................February 8
Term I Ends..........................................................................................................................................................February 20
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term II.....................................................................................................February 20
Term II Begins.....................................................................................................................................................February 21
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term II.......................................................................................................February 25
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term II.......................................................................................................March 2
Spring Break......................................................................................................................................................March 6 -12
Last Day to Withdraw from Term II.........................................................................................................March 20
academic calendar (continued)
Term II Ends.........................................................................................................................................................April 3
Last Day for 100% Refund for Term III....................................................................................................April 3
Term III Begins...................................................................................................................................................April 4
Last Day for 75% Refund for Term III......................................................................................................April 7
Last Day for 25% Refund for Term III......................................................................................................April 11
Last Day to Withdraw from Term III........................................................................................................April 23
Term III Ends........................................................................................................................................................May 4
First 7 Week Classes – Term I
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................January 16
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................January 23
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................January 30
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................February 22
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................February 22
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................March 13
Second 7 Week Classes – Term II
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................March 13
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................March 14
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................March 20
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................March 27
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................April 15
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................April 15
10 Week Classes – Term I
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................January 16
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................January 26
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................February 5
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................March 7
Spring Break......................................................................................................................................................March 6 - 12
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................April 3
10 Week Classes – Term II
Last Day for 100% Refund............................................................................................................................February 13
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................February 14
Last Day for 75% Refund..............................................................................................................................February 23
Last Day for 25% Refund.............................................................................................................................March 5
Spring Break......................................................................................................................................................March 6 - 12
Last Day to Withdraw...................................................................................................................................March 7
Accelerated, 7-week, 10-week and weekend classes observe the same holidays and breaks as
full-term classes.
2017 Summer Semester Expanded Term
Web Registration Begins..............................................................................................................................November 14, 2016
Last Day for 100% Refund for Expanded Term..................................................................................May 7
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................May 8
Last Day to 75% Refund for Expanded Term......................................................................................May 18
Last Day to Withdraw Without a Grade of W.................................................................................May 21
Memorial Day Holiday................................................................................................................................May 29
Last Day to 25% Refund for Expanded Term......................................................................................May 29
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................June 30
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................June 30
Fourth of July Holiday....................................................................................................................................July 4
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................July 28
Grades Due – Noon......................................................................................................................................July 31
Maymester
Last Day for 100% Refund for Maymester...........................................................................................May 7
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................May 8
Last Day for 75% Refund for Maymester.............................................................................................May 10
Last day for 25% Refund for Maymester..............................................................................................May 13
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................May 19
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................May 19
Full Term
Last Day of 100% Refund for Full Term..................................................................................................June 4
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................June 5
Last Day for 75% Refund for Full Term...................................................................................................June 11
Last Day for 25% Refund for Full Term..................................................................................................June 18
Fourth of July Holiday....................................................................................................................................July 4
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................July 10
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................July 10
First Term
Last Day for 100% Refund for First Term...............................................................................................June 4
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................June 5
Last Day for 75% Refund for First Term..................................................................................................June 8
Last Day for 25% Refund for First Term.................................................................................................June 12
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................June 21
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................June 21
Last Day of Classes........................................................................................................................................June 30
Second Term
Last Day for 100% Refund for Second Term.......................................................................................July 2
Classes Begin....................................................................................................................................................July 3
Holiday July 4th...............................................................................................................................................July 4
Last Day for 75% Refund for Second Term..........................................................................................July 6
Last Day for 25% Refund for Second Term.........................................................................................July 10
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes.......................................................................................................July 18
Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit...........................................................................................July 18
First Term Contemporary Management accelerated courses begin Monday, June 5.
Second Term Contemporary Management accelerated courses begin Monday, July 3.
Roane County Campus
(865) 882-4554
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4554
Oak Ridge Campus
(865) 481-2000
(866) 462-7722
Campbell County Higher
Education Center
(423) 562-7021
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4534
Cumberland County Higher
Education Center
(931) 456-9880
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4532
Fentress County Higher
Education Center
(931) 752-8320
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4625
Knox County Center for
Health Sciences
(865) 539-6904
(866) 462-7722 ext. 2323
Loudon County Higher
Education Center
(865) 986-1525
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4670
Morgan County Higher
Education Center
(423) 346-8700
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4664
Scott County Higher
Education Center
(866) GO2-RSCC
www.roanestate.edu
(423) 663-3878
(866) 462-7722 ext. 4694
Roane State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission
or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a
protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by Roane
State. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources/Affirmative Action,
[email protected], 276 Patton Lane, Harriman, TN 37748, (865) 882-4679. The Roane State policy on nondiscrimination can be found at
www.roanestate.edu/nondiscrimination. 6,000 copies printed by Precision Printing, Oak Ridge. RSCC Publication #16-073.

Enrollment Guide - Roane State Community College

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