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Student Handbook 2016-2018 Message from the Vice President Welcome to Roxbury Community College, Gateway to the dream! You are about to embark on a life-changing experience as you pursue your academic and career goals at RCC. The faculty and staff are committed to providing you with the highest quality of instruction and services to meet your needs. The richness of the RCC experience is unlike that of any other community college in Massachusetts. Our ethnically and internationally diverse student population, for example, represents more than 50 nationalities and makes RCC a true microcosm of contemporary society. Roxbury Community College has many resources and services to help you achieve you educational goals. Easily accessible by public or private transportation, RCC offers a pleasant learning environment and state-of- the-art facilities. This Student Handbook provides detailed information about what RCC has to offer, as well as College policies and procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you. Best wishes as you begin your Roxbury Community College experience. Sincerely, Cecile Regner Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Administration Building 2, Room 301 (617) 541-5383 [email protected] Mission Statement Roxbury Community College (RCC) provides a nurturing environment, where all community members are welcome, regardless of past education. We transform lives through excellence and innovation, preparing our learners for active citizenry and success in a changing world. 1 Table of Contents Message from the Vice President ...................................................................................Inside Front Cover Mission Statement........................................................................................................................................1 Academic Calendar 2016-2018 ...................................................................................................................4 Directory of Offices and Services ...............................................................................................................6 Roxbury Community College Campus Map ...............................................................................................7 Getting Here ..................................................................................................................................................8 New, Transfer and Readmit Students .........................................................................................................9 New Students ............................................................................................................................................9 Transfer Students .......................................................................................................................................9 Readmit Students ......................................................................................................................................9 Continuing Students...................................................................................................................................10 Selective Admissions Programs ...............................................................................................................11 International Students................................................................................................................................11 How to Apply ...........................................................................................................................................11 Registration .................................................................................................................................................12 How Do I Register for Classes? ...............................................................................................................12 Student Support Resources and Services ...............................................................................................13 Academic Advising Center ......................................................................................................................13 Academic Assessment - Office of Testing ...............................................................................................14 Academic Support - Tutoring ...................................................................................................................15 Writing Center ..........................................................................................................................................15 Math Clinic ...............................................................................................................................................15 Language Lab ..........................................................................................................................................15 Academic Policies ......................................................................................................................................16 Academic Honors ....................................................................................................................................16 Grades .....................................................................................................................................................16 Leave of Absence ....................................................................................................................................18 Repeating a Course for Credit .................................................................................................................18 Withdrawal Policy ....................................................................................................................................18 RCC Academic Standing Policy .............................................................................................................18 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................20 Attendance ...............................................................................................................................................21 Absence Due to Religious Beliefs ...........................................................................................................21 Change of Academic Major .....................................................................................................................21 Change of Name and/or Address ............................................................................................................22 Enrollment Certification............................................................................................................................22 Loan Deferment Certification ...................................................................................................................22 Transfer Credits ........................................................................................................................................22 Transcript Requests .................................................................................................................................23 Veterans Services ....................................................................................................................................23 Senior Citizens .........................................................................................................................................23 Business Office ...........................................................................................................................................23 Payment - Tuition and Fees .....................................................................................................................23 Health Insurance ......................................................................................................................................24 Refund Policy ...........................................................................................................................................24 Tuition Waivers .........................................................................................................................................25 Billing Error or Dispute .............................................................................................................................25 Returned Payments .................................................................................................................................25 Failed Payment Arrangements .................................................................................................................26 Financial Holds ........................................................................................................................................26 Collection Agency Fees ...........................................................................................................................26 Intercept Program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..................................................................26 2 College Resources and Services ..............................................................................................................26 Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................26 Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center (RLTAC) Membership ...............................................................27 Bookstore.................................................................................................................................................27 Campus Safety ........................................................................................................................................27 Career Gateway .......................................................................................................................................29 Honors Program.......................................................................................................................................29 Transfer ....................................................................................................................................................30 Health Services ........................................................................................................................................33 Destination: College .................................................................................................................................33 Disability Services ....................................................................................................................................34 Library ......................................................................................................................................................34 Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................................35 Parking .....................................................................................................................................................35 Public Transportation ..............................................................................................................................35 Student I.D. .............................................................................................................................................35 Roxbury Community College Homepage ................................................................................................35 MyRCC ....................................................................................................................................................36 eLearning .................................................................................................................................................38 Pharos ......................................................................................................................................................38 Turnitin ....................................................................................................................................................38 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................39 How to Apply ..........................................................................................................................................39 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................................40 Institutional Policies ...................................................................................................................................40 Affirmative Action ....................................................................................................................................40 Children on Campus ...............................................................................................................................41 Computer Policy .....................................................................................................................................41 CORI Policy .............................................................................................................................................46 SORI Policy .............................................................................................................................................46 College Procedures for Responding to Reports of Sexual Assault .........................................................46 Violence ..................................................................................................................................................47 Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................................48 Office of Student Life ................................................................................................................................52 Clubs and Organizations .........................................................................................................................52 Bulletin Boards .........................................................................................................................................52 Student Government Association ............................................................................................................53 Student Lounge .......................................................................................................................................53 International/Multicultural Institute ..........................................................................................................54 Student Rights and Responsibilities .........................................................................................................54 Student Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................54 Steps to Promoting Positive Classroom Atmosphere .............................................................................61 Roxbury Community College Good Neighbor Policy ..............................................................................61 Drug and Alcohol Policy ..........................................................................................................................61 Chapter 151C. Fair Educational Practices ...............................................................................................64 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ..................................................................................64 Final Grade Appeals ................................................................................................................................67 Hazing ......................................................................................................................................................68 Right to Protest ........................................................................................................................................69 Policy on Audio/Video Recording in the Classroom ...............................................................................70 Smoking ..................................................................................................................................................71 Absences for Pregnancy or Childbirth ....................................................................................................71 Tips for Students .......................................................................................................................................71 RCC Assignment Calendar ........................................................................................................................81 Year Calendar ...........................................................................................................................................134 Addendum Policy .............................................3.......................................................................141 3 Roxbury Community College Academic Calendar 2016 – 2018 Fall 2016 Aug 22 – Sep 2 ..............................................Open Registration Monday September 5 ....................................Labor Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday September 6 ...................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday September 7 ..............................First Day of Classes Monday September 19 ..................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Tuesday September 20 .................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday September 26 ..................................Autumn Access –First Day of Classes Friday October 7 ...........................................Autumn Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday October 10 ......................................Columbus Day – HOLIDAY Tuesday October 11 ......................................Autumn Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster October 17 - 22 .............................................Midterm October 24 - 28 .............................................Autumn Access Midterm Monday October 31 ......................................Deadline – December 2016 Graduation Application Friday November 11 ......................................Veterans’ Day - HOLIDAY Monday November 14 ...................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawals November 23 - 27 .........................................Thanksgiving Break – No classes after 5PM Nov. 23 Friday December 16 .....................................Last Day of Classes Saturday December 17 ................................Final Exams December 19-23 ...........................................Final Exams December 26 .................................................Christmas Day HOLIDAY Observed Wednesday December 28 .............................Deadline – All Final Grades Spring 2017 Monday January 2 .........................................New Year’s Day OBSERVED HOLIDAY January 3 - 13 ...............................................Open Registration Monday January 16 .......................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - HOLIDAY Tuesday January 17 ......................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday January 18 .................................First Day of Classes Tuesday January 31 ......................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Wednesday February 1..................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday February 13 .....................................Spring Access – First Day of Classes Friday February 17 .......................................Spring Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday February 20 .....................................Presidents’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday March 3 ..............................................Spring Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday March 6 ...........................................Deadline – Petition to Graduate March 13 - 18 ................................................Spring Break March 20 - 25 ................................................Midterm March 27 - 31 ................................................Spring Access Midterm Friday April 7 .................................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Monday April 17 ............................................Patriots’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday May 5 ..................................................Last Day of Classes May 6 - 12 .....................................................Final Exams Monday May 15 .............................................Deadline All Final Grades Friday May 19 ................................................Commencement Exercises Summer 2017 Monday May 29 .............................................Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday May 30 ............................................Summer Session I Classes Begin Friday June 2 .................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday June 5 ..............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer I Monday June 12 ............................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Summer I Friday June 30 ...............................................Last Day Summer Session I Monday, July 3 ..............................................Deadline - Summer I Final Grades* July 3 - 7 ........................................................Break for 10-week courses Tuesday July 4 ...............................................Independence Day - HOLIDAY Monday July 10 .............................................Summer Session II Classes Begin Friday July 14 ................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes 4 Friday August 11 ...........................................Last Day Summer Session II Monday August 14 ........................................Deadline Summer Session II Grades Fall 2017 Aug 21 – Sep 1 ..............................................Open Registration Monday September 4 ....................................Labor Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday September 5 ...................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday September 6 ..............................First Day of Classes Friday September 15 .....................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday September 18 ..................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday September 25 ..................................Autumn Access –First Day of Classes Monday October 2 ........................................Autumn Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Friday October 6 ...........................................Autumn Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday October 9 ........................................Columbus Day - HOLIDAY October 16 - 20 .............................................Midterm October 23 - 27 .............................................Autumn Access Midterm Tuesday October 31 ......................................Deadline – December 2015 Graduation Application FridayNovember 10 .......................................Veterans’ Day - HOLIDAY Monday November 13 ...................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawals November 22 - 25 .........................................Thanksgiving Break – No classes after 5PM Nov. 22 Friday December 15 ......................................Last Day of Classes December 16 - 22 .........................................Final Exams Monday, December 25 ..................................Christmas Holiday Wednesday, December 27 ............................Deadline – All Final Grades due Spring 2018 Monday January 1 .........................................New Year’s Day - HOLIDAY January 2 - 12 ...............................................Open Registration Monday January 15 .......................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - HOLIDAY Tuesday January 16 ......................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday January 17 .................................First Day of Classes Tuesday January 30 ......................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Wednesday January 31 .................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday February 19 .....................................Presidents’ Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday February 20 .....................................Spring Access – First Day of Classes Friday February 23 ........................................Spring Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Friday March 2 ..............................................Spring Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster March 5 - 10 ..................................................Midterm Friday March 9 ..............................................Deadline – Petition to Graduate March 12 - 17 ................................................Spring Break Monday March 19 .........................................Spring Access Midterm Friday April 6 .................................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawal Monday April 16 ............................................Patriots’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday May 4 ..................................................Last Day of Classes May 5 - 11 .....................................................Final Exams Monday May 14 .............................................Deadline All Final Grades Friday, May 18 ...............................................Commencement Exercises Summer 2018 Monday May 28 .............................................Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday May 29 ............................................Summer Session I Classes Begin Monday June 4 ..............................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Tuesday June 5 .............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer I Friday June 8 .................................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Summer I Monday, July 2 ..............................................Deadline Summer I Grades July 2 - 6 ........................................................Break for 10-week courses Wednesday July 4 .........................................Independence Day - HOLIDAY Monday July 9 ...............................................Summer Session II Classes Begin Friday July 13 ................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday July 16 .............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer II Friday August 10 ...........................................Last Day Summer Session II Monday August 13 ........................................Deadline Summer Session II Grades 5 Directory of Office and Services (617) Phone Department Location Number & Ext. Main Number .........................................1234 Columbus Avenue ....................427-0060 Academic Advising ................................219 Academic Building .....................541-5327 Academic and Student Affairs ...............301 Administration Building ..............541-5304 Administration & Finance ......................210 Administration Building ..............541-5339 Advancement and Community Engagement .....................................202 Administration Building ..............933-7448 Arts & Sciences .....................................301 Administration Building ..............541-5314 Academic Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Distance Learning, English, Engineering, ESOL, Honors Program, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science Assessment & Testing ...........................53E Administration Building ..............708-3628 Athletics .................................................Reggie Lewis Center .........................541-2475 Bookstore ..............................................111 Academic Building .....................442-8150 Business Office .....................................213 Administration Building ..............541-5321 Campus Security ...................................109 Academic Building .....................541-5338 Career Development .............................207 Academic Building .....................933-7455 Corporate & Community College ..........101 Administration Building ..............933-7490 Development & Alumni Affairs ...............306 Administration Building ..............541-5394 Disability Services .................................207 Academic Building .....................708-3562 Enrollment Center ..................................102 Administration Building Admissions ..................................................................................................541-5310 Registrar ......................................................................................................541-5320 Financial Aid Office................................201 Administration Building ..............541-5322 Information Technology .........................333 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5555 Library ...................................................211 Academic Building .....................541-5323 Lifelong Learning ...................................101 Administration Building ..............541-5306 Media Arts Center .................................Media Arts Building ...........................541-5380 Office of Student Life & Student Engagement ........................353 Academic Building ....................541-5332 Professional Studies ..............................455 Administration Building ..............541-5318 Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center ...............................................1350 Tremont Street ..........................541-3535 Project Access at RCC ..........................101 Administration Building ..............933-7459 Student Government Association .........353 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5332 The Learning Center ..............................207 Academic Building .....................541-5324 The Writing Center ................................203 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5491 Transfer Services ...................................219 Academic Building .....................541-5327 Board of Trustees President Gerald Chertavian, Chair Valerie R. Roberson, Ph.D. Mr. Michael Curry, Vice Chair President’s Cabinet Glynn Lloyd, Treasurer Cecile M. Regner, Vice President of Mark Culliton, Secretary/Treasurer Academic and Student Affairs Amanda Fernandez Lorita Williams, Vice President of Advancement Jeffrey Greenberg and Community Engagement Mayra Leith Kevin Hepner, Vice President of Administration Josiane Martinez and Finance Steven Tompkins Amanda Schaefer, Alumni Trustee Patricia M. West, Chief Human Resources & Affirmative Action Officer 6 Roxbury Community College Campus Map 7 Getting Here Route 93 (Southeast Expressway) From Rt. 93 (Southeast Expressway) take exit 18, Mass Ave./Roxbury. Follow the off-ramp that becomes Melnea Cass Blvd. Take a left at Tremont Street, which becomes Columbus Avenue. Follow Columbus Avenue for approximately 1/2 mile. Look for the College on your left. Parking is available at the Cedar Street lot (Corner of Cedar Street and Columbus Avenue). From the Boston Logan Airport (25 Logan Airport, East Boston, MA 02128) When leaving the airport, follow signs to Boston and go through the toll booth. The toll fee $3.50. After the toll booth, enter the tunnel and follow the directions toward 93. South/Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. South of Boston Route 93 North to Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. North of Boston Route 93 South/Route 1 to Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. West of Boston Mass. Pike East to the last exit (Southeast Expressway). Follow directions above. MBTA Train From Downtown Boston, take the Orange Line towards Forest Hills. Get off at the Roxbury Crossing station. The College is located across the street on Columbus Avenue. MBTA Bus Lines Use any of the following bus lines with stops in front of or a few yards away from the Campus: Bus 15, Bus 22, Bus 23, Bus 28, Bus 29, Bus 44, Bus 45, and Bus 66. By Bike Enjoy a safe and rejuvenating bike ride to the College through the Southeast Corridor from the following areas: Roslindale, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brookline, and the South End. 8

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Student Handbook 2016-2018 Message from the Vice President Welcome to Roxbury Community College, Gateway to the dream! You are about to embark on a life-changing experience as you pursue your academic and career goals at RCC. The faculty and staff are committed to providing you with the highest quality of instruction and services to meet your needs. The richness of the RCC experience is unlike that of any other community college in Massachusetts. Our ethnically and internationally diverse student population, for example, represents more than 50 nationalities and makes RCC a true microcosm of contemporary society. Roxbury Community College has many resources and services to help you achieve you educational goals. Easily accessible by public or private transportation, RCC offers a pleasant learning environment and state-of- the-art facilities. This Student Handbook provides detailed information about what RCC has to offer, as well as College policies and procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you. Best wishes as you begin your Roxbury Community College experience. Sincerely, Cecile Regner Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Administration Building 2, Room 301 (617) 541-5383 [email protected] Mission Statement Roxbury Community College (RCC) provides a nurturing environment, where all community members are welcome, regardless of past education. We transform lives through excellence and innovation, preparing our learners for active citizenry and success in a changing world. 1 Table of Contents Message from the Vice President ...................................................................................Inside Front Cover Mission Statement........................................................................................................................................1 Academic Calendar 2016-2018 ...................................................................................................................4 Directory of Offices and Services ...............................................................................................................6 Roxbury Community College Campus Map ...............................................................................................7 Getting Here ..................................................................................................................................................8 New, Transfer and Readmit Students .........................................................................................................9 New Students ............................................................................................................................................9 Transfer Students .......................................................................................................................................9 Readmit Students ......................................................................................................................................9 Continuing Students...................................................................................................................................10 Selective Admissions Programs ...............................................................................................................11 International Students................................................................................................................................11 How to Apply ...........................................................................................................................................11 Registration .................................................................................................................................................12 How Do I Register for Classes? ...............................................................................................................12 Student Support Resources and Services ...............................................................................................13 Academic Advising Center ......................................................................................................................13 Academic Assessment - Office of Testing ...............................................................................................14 Academic Support - Tutoring ...................................................................................................................15 Writing Center ..........................................................................................................................................15 Math Clinic ...............................................................................................................................................15 Language Lab ..........................................................................................................................................15 Academic Policies ......................................................................................................................................16 Academic Honors ....................................................................................................................................16 Grades .....................................................................................................................................................16 Leave of Absence ....................................................................................................................................18 Repeating a Course for Credit .................................................................................................................18 Withdrawal Policy ....................................................................................................................................18 RCC Academic Standing Policy .............................................................................................................18 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................20 Attendance ...............................................................................................................................................21 Absence Due to Religious Beliefs ...........................................................................................................21 Change of Academic Major .....................................................................................................................21 Change of Name and/or Address ............................................................................................................22 Enrollment Certification............................................................................................................................22 Loan Deferment Certification ...................................................................................................................22 Transfer Credits ........................................................................................................................................22 Transcript Requests .................................................................................................................................23 Veterans Services ....................................................................................................................................23 Senior Citizens .........................................................................................................................................23 Business Office ...........................................................................................................................................23 Payment - Tuition and Fees .....................................................................................................................23 Health Insurance ......................................................................................................................................24 Refund Policy ...........................................................................................................................................24 Tuition Waivers .........................................................................................................................................25 Billing Error or Dispute .............................................................................................................................25 Returned Payments .................................................................................................................................25 Failed Payment Arrangements .................................................................................................................26 Financial Holds ........................................................................................................................................26 Collection Agency Fees ...........................................................................................................................26 Intercept Program of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..................................................................26 2 College Resources and Services ..............................................................................................................26 Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................26 Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center (RLTAC) Membership ...............................................................27 Bookstore.................................................................................................................................................27 Campus Safety ........................................................................................................................................27 Career Gateway .......................................................................................................................................29 Honors Program.......................................................................................................................................29 Transfer ....................................................................................................................................................30 Health Services ........................................................................................................................................33 Destination: College .................................................................................................................................33 Disability Services ....................................................................................................................................34 Library ......................................................................................................................................................34 Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................................35 Parking .....................................................................................................................................................35 Public Transportation ..............................................................................................................................35 Student I.D. .............................................................................................................................................35 Roxbury Community College Homepage ................................................................................................35 MyRCC ....................................................................................................................................................36 eLearning .................................................................................................................................................38 Pharos ......................................................................................................................................................38 Turnitin ....................................................................................................................................................38 Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................39 How to Apply ..........................................................................................................................................39 Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................................40 Institutional Policies ...................................................................................................................................40 Affirmative Action ....................................................................................................................................40 Children on Campus ...............................................................................................................................41 Computer Policy .....................................................................................................................................41 CORI Policy .............................................................................................................................................46 SORI Policy .............................................................................................................................................46 College Procedures for Responding to Reports of Sexual Assault .........................................................46 Violence ..................................................................................................................................................47 Sexual Harassment .................................................................................................................................48 Office of Student Life ................................................................................................................................52 Clubs and Organizations .........................................................................................................................52 Bulletin Boards .........................................................................................................................................52 Student Government Association ............................................................................................................53 Student Lounge .......................................................................................................................................53 International/Multicultural Institute ..........................................................................................................54 Student Rights and Responsibilities .........................................................................................................54 Student Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................54 Steps to Promoting Positive Classroom Atmosphere .............................................................................61 Roxbury Community College Good Neighbor Policy ..............................................................................61 Drug and Alcohol Policy ..........................................................................................................................61 Chapter 151C. Fair Educational Practices ...............................................................................................64 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ..................................................................................64 Final Grade Appeals ................................................................................................................................67 Hazing ......................................................................................................................................................68 Right to Protest ........................................................................................................................................69 Policy on Audio/Video Recording in the Classroom ...............................................................................70 Smoking ..................................................................................................................................................71 Absences for Pregnancy or Childbirth ....................................................................................................71 Tips for Students .......................................................................................................................................71 RCC Assignment Calendar ........................................................................................................................81 Year Calendar ...........................................................................................................................................134 Addendum Policy .............................................3.......................................................................141 3 Roxbury Community College Academic Calendar 2016 – 2018 Fall 2016 Aug 22 – Sep 2 ..............................................Open Registration Monday September 5 ....................................Labor Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday September 6 ...................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday September 7 ..............................First Day of Classes Monday September 19 ..................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Tuesday September 20 .................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday September 26 ..................................Autumn Access –First Day of Classes Friday October 7 ...........................................Autumn Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday October 10 ......................................Columbus Day – HOLIDAY Tuesday October 11 ......................................Autumn Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster October 17 - 22 .............................................Midterm October 24 - 28 .............................................Autumn Access Midterm Monday October 31 ......................................Deadline – December 2016 Graduation Application Friday November 11 ......................................Veterans’ Day - HOLIDAY Monday November 14 ...................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawals November 23 - 27 .........................................Thanksgiving Break – No classes after 5PM Nov. 23 Friday December 16 .....................................Last Day of Classes Saturday December 17 ................................Final Exams December 19-23 ...........................................Final Exams December 26 .................................................Christmas Day HOLIDAY Observed Wednesday December 28 .............................Deadline – All Final Grades Spring 2017 Monday January 2 .........................................New Year’s Day OBSERVED HOLIDAY January 3 - 13 ...............................................Open Registration Monday January 16 .......................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - HOLIDAY Tuesday January 17 ......................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday January 18 .................................First Day of Classes Tuesday January 31 ......................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Wednesday February 1..................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday February 13 .....................................Spring Access – First Day of Classes Friday February 17 .......................................Spring Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday February 20 .....................................Presidents’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday March 3 ..............................................Spring Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday March 6 ...........................................Deadline – Petition to Graduate March 13 - 18 ................................................Spring Break March 20 - 25 ................................................Midterm March 27 - 31 ................................................Spring Access Midterm Friday April 7 .................................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Monday April 17 ............................................Patriots’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday May 5 ..................................................Last Day of Classes May 6 - 12 .....................................................Final Exams Monday May 15 .............................................Deadline All Final Grades Friday May 19 ................................................Commencement Exercises Summer 2017 Monday May 29 .............................................Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday May 30 ............................................Summer Session I Classes Begin Friday June 2 .................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday June 5 ..............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer I Monday June 12 ............................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Summer I Friday June 30 ...............................................Last Day Summer Session I Monday, July 3 ..............................................Deadline - Summer I Final Grades* July 3 - 7 ........................................................Break for 10-week courses Tuesday July 4 ...............................................Independence Day - HOLIDAY Monday July 10 .............................................Summer Session II Classes Begin Friday July 14 ................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes 4 Friday August 11 ...........................................Last Day Summer Session II Monday August 14 ........................................Deadline Summer Session II Grades Fall 2017 Aug 21 – Sep 1 ..............................................Open Registration Monday September 4 ....................................Labor Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday September 5 ...................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday September 6 ..............................First Day of Classes Friday September 15 .....................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday September 18 ..................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday September 25 ..................................Autumn Access –First Day of Classes Monday October 2 ........................................Autumn Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Friday October 6 ...........................................Autumn Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday October 9 ........................................Columbus Day - HOLIDAY October 16 - 20 .............................................Midterm October 23 - 27 .............................................Autumn Access Midterm Tuesday October 31 ......................................Deadline – December 2015 Graduation Application FridayNovember 10 .......................................Veterans’ Day - HOLIDAY Monday November 13 ...................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawals November 22 - 25 .........................................Thanksgiving Break – No classes after 5PM Nov. 22 Friday December 15 ......................................Last Day of Classes December 16 - 22 .........................................Final Exams Monday, December 25 ..................................Christmas Holiday Wednesday, December 27 ............................Deadline – All Final Grades due Spring 2018 Monday January 1 .........................................New Year’s Day - HOLIDAY January 2 - 12 ...............................................Open Registration Monday January 15 .......................................Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - HOLIDAY Tuesday January 16 ......................................All College Meeting/Faculty Institute Wednesday January 17 .................................First Day of Classes Tuesday January 30 ......................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Wednesday January 31 .................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Monday February 19 .....................................Presidents’ Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday February 20 .....................................Spring Access – First Day of Classes Friday February 23 ........................................Spring Access – Last Day for Schedule Changes Friday March 2 ..............................................Spring Access – Deadline NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster March 5 - 10 ..................................................Midterm Friday March 9 ..............................................Deadline – Petition to Graduate March 12 - 17 ................................................Spring Break Monday March 19 .........................................Spring Access Midterm Friday April 6 .................................................Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawal Monday April 16 ............................................Patriots’ Day - HOLIDAY Friday May 4 ..................................................Last Day of Classes May 5 - 11 .....................................................Final Exams Monday May 14 .............................................Deadline All Final Grades Friday, May 18 ...............................................Commencement Exercises Summer 2018 Monday May 28 .............................................Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday May 29 ............................................Summer Session I Classes Begin Monday June 4 ..............................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Tuesday June 5 .............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer I Friday June 8 .................................................Last Day for Student Initiated Withdrawal Summer I Monday, July 2 ..............................................Deadline Summer I Grades July 2 - 6 ........................................................Break for 10-week courses Wednesday July 4 .........................................Independence Day - HOLIDAY Monday July 9 ...............................................Summer Session II Classes Begin Friday July 13 ................................................Last Day for Schedule Changes Monday July 16 .............................................Deadline – NA Add/Drop Enrollment Roster Summer II Friday August 10 ...........................................Last Day Summer Session II Monday August 13 ........................................Deadline Summer Session II Grades 5 Directory of Office and Services (617) Phone Department Location Number & Ext. Main Number .........................................1234 Columbus Avenue ....................427-0060 Academic Advising ................................219 Academic Building .....................541-5327 Academic and Student Affairs ...............301 Administration Building ..............541-5304 Administration & Finance ......................210 Administration Building ..............541-5339 Advancement and Community Engagement .....................................202 Administration Building ..............933-7448 Arts & Sciences .....................................301 Administration Building ..............541-5314 Academic Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Distance Learning, English, Engineering, ESOL, Honors Program, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Physics, Social Science Assessment & Testing ...........................53E Administration Building ..............708-3628 Athletics .................................................Reggie Lewis Center .........................541-2475 Bookstore ..............................................111 Academic Building .....................442-8150 Business Office .....................................213 Administration Building ..............541-5321 Campus Security ...................................109 Academic Building .....................541-5338 Career Development .............................207 Academic Building .....................933-7455 Corporate & Community College ..........101 Administration Building ..............933-7490 Development & Alumni Affairs ...............306 Administration Building ..............541-5394 Disability Services .................................207 Academic Building .....................708-3562 Enrollment Center ..................................102 Administration Building Admissions ..................................................................................................541-5310 Registrar ......................................................................................................541-5320 Financial Aid Office................................201 Administration Building ..............541-5322 Information Technology .........................333 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5555 Library ...................................................211 Academic Building .....................541-5323 Lifelong Learning ...................................101 Administration Building ..............541-5306 Media Arts Center .................................Media Arts Building ...........................541-5380 Office of Student Life & Student Engagement ........................353 Academic Building ....................541-5332 Professional Studies ..............................455 Administration Building ..............541-5318 Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center ...............................................1350 Tremont Street ..........................541-3535 Project Access at RCC ..........................101 Administration Building ..............933-7459 Student Government Association .........353 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5332 The Learning Center ..............................207 Academic Building .....................541-5324 The Writing Center ................................203 Academic Building .....................427-0060 x5491 Transfer Services ...................................219 Academic Building .....................541-5327 Board of Trustees President Gerald Chertavian, Chair Valerie R. Roberson, Ph.D. Mr. Michael Curry, Vice Chair President’s Cabinet Glynn Lloyd, Treasurer Cecile M. Regner, Vice President of Mark Culliton, Secretary/Treasurer Academic and Student Affairs Amanda Fernandez Lorita Williams, Vice President of Advancement Jeffrey Greenberg and Community Engagement Mayra Leith Kevin Hepner, Vice President of Administration Josiane Martinez and Finance Steven Tompkins Amanda Schaefer, Alumni Trustee Patricia M. West, Chief Human Resources & Affirmative Action Officer 6 Roxbury Community College Campus Map 7 Getting Here Route 93 (Southeast Expressway) From Rt. 93 (Southeast Expressway) take exit 18, Mass Ave./Roxbury. Follow the off-ramp that becomes Melnea Cass Blvd. Take a left at Tremont Street, which becomes Columbus Avenue. Follow Columbus Avenue for approximately 1/2 mile. Look for the College on your left. Parking is available at the Cedar Street lot (Corner of Cedar Street and Columbus Avenue). From the Boston Logan Airport (25 Logan Airport, East Boston, MA 02128) When leaving the airport, follow signs to Boston and go through the toll booth. The toll fee $3.50. After the toll booth, enter the tunnel and follow the directions toward 93. South/Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. South of Boston Route 93 North to Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. North of Boston Route 93 South/Route 1 to Southeast Expressway. Follow directions above. West of Boston Mass. Pike East to the last exit (Southeast Expressway). Follow directions above. MBTA Train From Downtown Boston, take the Orange Line towards Forest Hills. Get off at the Roxbury Crossing station. The College is located across the street on Columbus Avenue. MBTA Bus Lines Use any of the following bus lines with stops in front of or a few yards away from the Campus: Bus 15, Bus 22, Bus 23, Bus 28, Bus 29, Bus 44, Bus 45, and Bus 66. By Bike Enjoy a safe and rejuvenating bike ride to the College through the Southeast Corridor from the following areas: Roslindale, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brookline, and the South End. 8

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