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Berkeley College 20172018 StudentHandbookDear Students,

Welcome to the start of a new academic year! Whether you are just beginning, at themidway point, or close to graduation, college is a time for embracing new experiences,overcoming obstacles, and achieving your goals. I hope that throughout your time here atBerkeley College you will be committed to excelling academically, getting involved, andmaking the most of the many people, services, and resources that Berkeley offers.

Whether your passion is student leadership, clubs and activities, athletics, or communityengagement, I challenge you to engage, connect, and participate fully in college life. Thisis a pivotal time in your life. You have embarked upon an adventure that will lay thefoundation for the fulfillment of life’s aspirations. Stay true to your principal objective:graduation! Visualize yourself walking across the stage at commencement, beaming withthe pride and satisfaction of knowing that you committed yourself fully and made ithappen. The only limitations are the ones you set for yourself. In the words of author A.A.Milne, “Promise me you’ll always remember: you’re braver than you believe, and strongerthan you seem, and smarter than you think.” Remember, too, that when you need us, we’llbe here to help.

Exciting things are always happening at Berkeley College. Please keep informed of newopportunities and resources that are available to you. And I encourage you to contact yourAcademic Advisor if you have any questions regarding your courses or other concerns.

On behalf of the entire Berkeley College family, I wish you success in your studies, yourcareer, and your life.

All the best,

Dallas Reed Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life

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Mission, Vision, and ValuesMission Statement:

Berkeley College empowers students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.

Vision:

Berkeley College will be the college of choice for students pursuing lifelong success indynamic careers and employers seeking graduates prepared to meet the demands of theglobal marketplace.

Values:

In achieving its mission, Berkeley College is guided by the values of:

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CampusesNew York Campuses

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN 3 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 2129864343

BROOKLYN 255 Duffield Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 7186378600

WHITE PLAINS 99 Church Street White Plains, NY 10601 9146941122

New Jersey Campuses

DOVER* 1 West Blackwell Street Dover, NJ 07801 9733666700

NEWARK 536 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 9736423888

PARAMUS 64 East Midland Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652 2019679667

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WOODLAND PARK 44 Rifle Camp Road Woodland Park, NJ 07424 9732785400

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Academic Integrity and PlagiarismThe principles of academic integrity encompass simple standards of honesty and truth.Each member of the College community has a responsibility to uphold standards and totake action when others violate them. Faculty members have an obligation to educatestudents about the standards of academic integrity and to report violations of thesestandards. All students, both online and onsite, are responsible for knowing what thestandards are and for adhering to them. Students also should bring any violations of whichthey are aware to the attention of their instructors. Any breach of academic integrity is aserious offense that may result in disciplinary consequences.

Plagiarism is a violation of the integrity of the academic community. Representing someoneelse’s work as one’s own is a serious academic offense and may result in failure,suspension, or dismissal. Please refer toBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Academic_Integrity_and_Plagiarism_Procedures.pdffor information on definitions of academic integrity and procedures for reviewing academicintegrity violation reports.











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AssessmentBerkeley College's mission, vision, and values inform its assessment framework, which isdesigned to improve institutional effectiveness and to assess and enhance studentachievement. Student mastery of the College’s Learning Objectives, its ProgramLearning Objectives, and its Student Development Learning Objectives is continuouslyassessed to measure objective achievement as well as to develop appropriateenhancements to the student learning experience. Results of assessment are used toinform curricular and programmatic changes in order to support students in their learningand certificate or degree completion and to improve teaching and learning at BerkeleyCollege.











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Evaluation and GradingGrading System: A single, final grade is recorded for each scheduled course at the end ofeach term. Academic standing at Berkeley is based upon the grading system shown below.

GRADING SYSTEM

Grade

GradePoint

EquivalentPercentageEquivalent Explanation

A B+ B C+ C D F P I W WP WF

4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.00

0 None None None None None

90-100%85-89%80-84%75-79%70-74%60-69%

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Excellent Very Good

Good Above Average

Average Lowest Passing Grade

Failing Passing

Incomplete Withdrawal/Nonparticipation

Withdrawal/Passing Withdrawal/Failing

Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA): To compute the GPA for the term, eachletter grade is converted to the grade point equivalent listed above. Then, that grade pointis multiplied by the number of credits designated for the course. This procedure is followedfor each course. Next, the number of grade point equivalents for all courses is added. Thattotal is then divided by the total number of credits attempted for the term. The result isthe term GPA.

Incomplete Grade: Documented inability to complete coursework due to circumstancesbeyond the student’s control (such as severe illness) may, at the discretion of theinstructor, result in a grade of I. All outstanding work must be completed within two weeksafter the end of the course. If all work is not completed by that time, the incomplete gradebecomes an F. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor to make thenecessary arrangements for makeup work.

Course Withdrawal: Students who wish to drop a course must do so in writing and musthave the approval of the Academic Advisement Department. Courses dropped during theadd/drop period (first week for seven-week courses and first two weeks for all othercourses) do not appear on the student’s transcript. Withdrawal from a seven-week coursebetween weeks two and four will result in a grade of WP or WF, and withdrawal from a 15-week course between weeks three and 12 will result in a grade of WP or WF, whichindicates whether the student was passing or failing the course at the time of withdrawal. Agrade of W will be assigned to students who enrolled in but did not participate in a course.Students who do not officially withdraw from a course will receive a letter grade thatreflects their achievement.

Students enrolled in the Practical Nurse program are permitted to withdraw from one NURcourse during the length of their Practical Nurse program; students enrolled in the SurgicalTechnology program are permitted to withdraw from one SUR course during the length oftheir Surgical Technology program. Students enrolled in these programs should refer totheir respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional information.









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Repeated Course: When a course is successfully repeated, the original failure remains onthe transcript but is not included in calculating the cumulative GPA. A single course can befailed a maximum of three times, including two repeats. Students who failed a coursemultiple times prior to the semester conversion may be granted approval upon their returnto take the course in a semester format one time. With the exception of certain coursesoffered in the School of Health Studies, students may only repeat courses in which thestudent has earned a grade of F and may not repeat courses for which credit already hasbeen earned (grade of D or better), either at Berkeley College or in transfer from anothercollege.

Where a course is no longer offered, the Chair of the Academic Department in which thecourse is housed, in consultation with the Dean of the School, shall designate anappropriate replacement course. When a course has been repeated, both the original andsubsequent courses are included on the permanent record, but the credit is counted onlyonce.

Students in School of Health Studies programs should consult their individual programhandbooks for specific guidelines for repeating a course.

Change of Major: All courses remain on the transcript and continue to be included in thecumulative GPA when students change their majors.

Course Syllabus: Students receive a syllabus for each course during the first week of theterm. The syllabus contains the instructor's name and office hours, a general description ofthe course and its contents, a statement of learning outcomes, descriptions of theinstructor's attendance and grading policies, the academic integrity policy, arranging fordisability accommodations, and a list of major assignments.

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General Academic PoliciesMatriculation Status: A matriculated student is one who is officially enrolled in acertificate or degree program. Students who wish to take only a single course or acombination of courses are welcome as non-matriculated students.

Transfer to Bachelor's Degree: Students in an Associate's degree program mustgraduate before moving to a Bachelor's degree program. After discussion with an AcademicAdvisor, dual enrollment may be approved for the last term of the Associate's program.

Justice Studies - Criminal Justice Requirements: New, first-time students in theJustice Studies - Criminal Justice major are enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science(A.A.S.) degree program. Upon completion of the Associate’s degree, students transitioninto the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program. After discussion with an AcademicAdvisor, enrollment in both degrees may be approved for the last term of the Associate'sprogram.

Fashion Merchandising and Management Requirements: New, first-time students inthe Fashion Merchandising and Management major are enrolled in the Associate in AppliedScience (A.A.S.) degree program. Upon completion of the Associate’s degree, studentstransition into the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree program. Afterdiscussion with an Academic Advisor, enrollment in both degrees may be approved for thelast term of the Associate's program.

College Skills (Developmental Education) Courses: All new, matriculated, degree-seeking students, including transfer students and those entering Berkeley College for thefirst time, are assessed to determine competency levels in reading, writing, andmathematics. When this assessment indicates a need, students are scheduled for one ormore of the following skills courses designed to promote their successful transition tocollege life: Foundations of Critical Reading, Foundations of Critical Writing, and TransitionalMath.

All College Skills courses must be successfully completed by the end of a student’s secondsemester. Students enrolled in College Skills courses must receive a grade of C or better inthe course in order to complete their programs and graduate from the College. CollegeSkills courses are not counted toward graduation requirements. These courses are includedin the determination of the full- or part-time enrollment status for a term, and financial aiddisbursements are made based on this status. Under certain circumstances the need totake College Skills courses may lengthen the time required to complete the student’sprogram, thereby resulting in increased costs to a student.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all their coursesthroughout each term. Those who fail to do so may be administratively withdrawn fromindividual courses or the College. Online students in 15-week courses have one week tocomplete their work. A student is considered absent if he or she does not submit work for afull week. Students are generally encouraged to log-in to online courses as often aspossible throughout the week, rather than trying to complete all of their class assignmentson a single day. It is expected that students will spend significant time in each onlinecourse on substantive academic activities, including posting to discussion forums,reviewing digital content, uploading assignments, and taking assessments.

Seven-week online courses: Typically students in an accelerated seven-week online coursewill need to log in at least three separate times during each week to be successful. Specificguidelines for each course are available through the course syllabi, but it generally isexpected that these log-ins will occur on separate days throughout the week rather than ona single day, and that students will spend significant time in the online course onsubstantive academic activities, including posting to discussion forums, reviewing digitalcontent, uploading assignments, and taking assessments.











Students enrolled in the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsshould refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for program-specific attendance requirements.

Faculty members will include their course-specific rules about absences, grading, andmake-up work in each course syllabus. Each instructor may excuse absences for goodcause and determine to what extent absences will affect grading. Certain absences will beexcused automatically as required by law (such as military students called to active duty).

If illness, accident, or similar circumstances require absence for three or more consecutivedays, students must notify the Academic Advisement Department and the faculty memberto discuss their status in their class(es).

Students who are withdrawn for a failure to attend and participate will receive a grade ofW, WP or WF for the course(s), depending on whether the student was passing or failing atthe time of withdrawal. This may affect the student's financial aid eligibility.

Academic Time Commitment: Coursework performed outside of the classroom (such asreading, studying, writing papers, doing projects, or receiving tutoring) is critical toacademic success. While the time requirements for individual students may varysomewhat, a general rule of thumb is that students should spend about two hours outsidethe classroom for every hour required in it. For more information, please see the BerkeleyCollege Semester Credit Hour Assignment Policy.

Grade Appeal: A student wishing to appeal a course grade must submit a completedgrade appeal eForm to the faculty member by the end of the first week of the academicterm following posting of the disputed grade. The faculty member will respond to thestudent’s appeal as soon as practical. All responses should be entered into the gradeappeal eForm found on the student’s Blackboard home page under the tab, “eForms”.

Should the student disagree with the faculty member’s decision, then no later than twoweeks after receiving the faculty member’s decision, the student may appeal that decisionto the Department Chair. The Chair will respond to the student’s appeal as soon as practicaland shall have the authority to modify the grade as the Chair may deem appropriate.Should the student disagree with the Chair’s decision, then – and only then – no later thantwo weeks after receiving the Chair’s decision, the student may submit a final appeal to theDean of the School. The Dean will respond to the student’s appeal as soon as practical andshall have the authority to modify the grade as the Dean may deem appropriate. TheDean’s decision shall be final.

When submitting an appeal to either the Department Chair or the Dean of the School, thestudent should continue to use and submit the original appeal eForm, containing theresponse received from the faculty member and, if submitting to the Dean, the responsereceived from the Department Chair. The student should indicate on the eForm why thestudent believes the faculty member’s decision was in error.

College Closing: The College seldom closes due to inclement weather. In cases ofextreme weather or emergencies, however, the closing of each College campus will bemade available over the Internet at closings.BerkeleyCollege.edu and by phone as anoption on the automated phone menu at each campus.

Closings only apply to on-site students. Work will continue in the online platform for bothonline and many on-site students. On-site students will be contacted by their instructorsregarding the week’s requirements.

Schedules for delayed openings due to inclement weather are posted on Blackboard andat closings.BerkeleyCollege.edu.

Add/Drop Policy: Students enrolled in non-clinical 15-week courses may add a course orcourses to their schedules prior to the start of the second week of the term. Clinical andaccelerated courses cannot be added after the start of the term. Fifteen-week coursesdropped during the first two weeks of classes do not appear on the student’s transcript.Accelerated courses dropped during the first week of classes do not appear on thestudent’s transcript. Students who drop a course or courses (including CollegeSkills courses) and reduce their total term credit hours to fewer than 12 prior to theenrollment status determination should notify the Financial Aid Department. This actionmay adversely affect eligibility for financial aid.







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Seven-Week Sessions: Students who were enrolled in the prior semester must registerfor session A or session B by the start of the term. New students taking session B withouttaking session A may register for session B and add credits up to the start of the session. Ifa student is granted an exception, which requires approval by the Dean of the School, toadd credits to session B after the add/drop period of the semester those credits will notcount toward financial aid eligibility.

Canceled Classes: The College reserves the right to cancel courses or scheduled sectionsof courses at its discretion.

Leaves of Absence: A one-term academic leave of absence (LOA) may be granted at thediscretion of the Academic Advisement Department for students in a degree program(Bachelor's and Associate's). Subject to the terms of the Tuition Freeze Policy, studentswho take a leave of absence will be charged the prevailing rate of tuition and residencecharges at the time of their return. An LOA may be requested only at the end of a term forthe subsequent term.

Students enrolled in clinical programs are subject to medical and criminal backgroundclearance prior to returning from their LOA. Students are responsible for any fees incurredin obtaining these medical and criminal background clearances.

Withdrawing from College: Any student who wishes to withdraw from the College shouldcontact the student’s Academic Advisor immediately and complete the College withdrawaleForm, which can be found on Blackboard. Failure to notify the College of a student’swithdrawal on a timely basis may have significant financial consequences.

Seven-Week Sessions - “Intent to Return”: A student registered for both sessions Aand B who chooses to withdraw from session A but intends to return for session B shouldcomplete the Intent to Return statement on the Course Withdrawal eForm and submit tothe Academic Advisement Department. See the Return of Federal Funds section for moredetails.

Credits per Semester: Full-time students typically take a course load of 15 semestercredits. Students on probation or academic plan will be advised to take a course load of 12semester credits or less until they are restored to good academic standing. In some cases,students taking a reduced load may require longer to complete their academic programs,leading to significant additional charges.

Students enrolled in some School of Health Studies programs will be scheduled accordingto programmatic requirements. Students should refer to their respective Student HandbookSupplements for program-specific requirements, where available.

Additional Credits per Term: A per credit tuition rate is charged for each credit in excessof 15 semester credits. This fee is waived for students enrolled in the Surgical Technologyand Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding programs. Students must have permission froman Academic Advisor to enroll in more than 15 semester credits. Consideration will beoffered to students who have demonstrated academic success. Students may not enroll inmore than 18 semester credits in any one term.

Online: An introductory online course to familiarize the student with online learning is aprerequisite to enrolling for online courses. Additional information is available in theAcademic Advisement Department.

Please Note: Berkeley College reserves the right to revise course offerings, cancelscheduled courses, or make any other curriculum changes that the College, in its solediscretion, deems appropriate. The College may limit an individual student’s course load asneeded to facilitate the student’s academic success. Such changes may affect theestimated duration and cost of the student’s program. For more information, studentsshould consult with an Academic Advisor.



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GraduationRequirements: To qualify for graduation, students must complete the prescribed courseof study with a minimum average of 2.00 (C), discharge all financial obligations to theCollege, and meet the credit-hour requirements for their major.

Requirements for the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsmay differ. Students should refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements forprogram-specific graduation policies.

Each spring the College conducts both an in-person Commencement ceremony and aseparate online Virtual Commencement ceremony. Online and international students areautomatically invited to the Virtual Commencement; on-site students may request toparticipate. Both ceremonies will include special addresses by the Berkeley CollegePresident and other noteworthy speakers. Students must be within six semester credits ofcompleting all requirements by the end of the winter term to be considered forparticipation in spring Commencement exercises.

Honors: Students in degree programs who achieve an overall 3.50 average will begraduated Cum Laude; students who achieve an overall 3.70 average will be graduatedMagna Cum Laude; and students who achieve an overall 4.00 average will be graduatedSumma Cum Laude.

Honors for Certificate Recipients: Students in certificate programs who achieve anoverall average of 3.50 – 3.79 will be graduated with Honors; students who achieve anoverall average of 3.80 – 4.00 will be graduated with High Honors.

Graduate Salutes: Each year, graduates are invited to participate in one of our GraduateSalutes - celebratory events held online and at each campus prior to the annualCommencement ceremony - where graduates can pick up their caps and gowns, order aclass ring, and engage with other graduates. Additionally, graduates attending a GraduateSalute event on-site may have a formal graduation photo taken.








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The Berkeley College Honors ProgramThe Berkeley College Honors Program is a selective and voluntary nine or 18-creditacademic opportunity designed to educate, recognize, and retain our highly-motivated,high-achieving Associate and Bachelor degree-seeking students. The mission of the HonorsProgram is to provide a rigorous educational experience that focuses on theme-basedseminars, community service engagement, and the development of student scholarship.Students are taught and mentored by Honors faculty, guest lecturers, writing consultantsand librarians. Honors seminars are held at select New York and New Jersey campuses,and online. Each accepted Honors student is assigned to a particular location and learningcommunity. Learning communities meet approximately once a week. Students mustregister for Honors seminars through their academic advisor.

The Honors Program is open to both incoming first-year students enrolled in an Associateor Bachelor degree program and continuing/transfer students enrolled in a Bachelor degreeprogram. Students who meet the seminar, service, and scholarship requirements willreceive the Honors Scholar distinction on their Berkeley College transcripts and diplomas.The distinction will be noted next to each student’s name in the Commencement booklets.Students will also receive an Honors Scholar cord to be worn over their gowns atCommencement.

Berkeley College continuing/transfer students seeking a Bachelor's degree with acumulative 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or higher, and a minimum of 18 semestercredits, but no more than 80 semester credits by the next fall term, are eligible to applyfor admission into the next honors continuing/transfer learning community.Continuing/Transfer Honors students starting the program will complete one honorsseminar in each of the fall, winter, and spring semesters consecutively, culminating in afinal Honors Thesis seminar in the spring semester. Transfer students must receiveapproval before applying to the Program.

Incoming first-year domestic or international students seeking Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegrees who have either high school GPAs of at least 3.00 or special approval from theHonors Program Director are eligible to apply for the first-year Honors program.

Associate’s degree-seeking first-year Honors students starting the program in the fallsemester complete one first-year honors seminar in each of the fall, winter, and springsemesters consecutively.

Bachelor’s degree-seeking first-year Honors students starting the program in the fallsemester complete one first-year honors seminar in each of the fall, winter, and springsemesters consecutively. First-year students continue into the second year of the HonorsProgram.

All eligible students are invited to download an application via the Honors Program page onthe Berkeley College website: click here. The application deadline is June 1st for domesticapplicants seeking to join the first-year Honors Program the following fall. Applicationsshould be e-mailed directly to the relevant campus Admissions Director.

The application deadline is August 1st for international applicants seeking to join the first-year Honors Program the following fall. Applications should be emailed directly to theInternational Admissions Director.

The application deadline is June 1st for applicants seeking to join the Continuing/TransferHonors Program the following fall. Applications should be emailed directly to the HonorsProgram Director.

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into the program will receive a written response from the Honors Program Director withinone month following the application deadline.

Each student in the Honors Program must sign an Honors Program Acknowledgment thatthe student must maintain a cumulative 3.00 Berkeley College GPA to remain in theprogram, among other requirements. Credits earned in the Honors Program will contributetoward the fulfillment of students’ liberal arts or free elective requirements.



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Identity Verification of Students TakingOnline CourseBerkeley College Online® uses Acxiom IdentifyX™ student authentication services. Astudent’s identity may be verified by this service, at no cost to the student, when a studentaccesses Blackboard. The information collected will only be used to authenticate astudent’s identity for class assignments and will be encrypted using secure connections.Student responses to authentication questions will be handled in accordance with theBerkeley College Privacy Policy.












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Foundations of LearningThe Foundations of Learning Seminar may be required for students returning to Berkeleywho have not achieved satisfactory academic progress. The seminar requires activeparticipation, weekly discussions, and activities that focus on developing positive copingskills and learning strategies that promote optimal learning and functioning, both in collegeand in the professional workplace. Students who do not post to the weekly discussions orassignments may be withdrawn from the College.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Qualitative Assessments: Every matriculated student is required to maintain a minimumgrade point average (GPA), which varies based on the number of credits the student hasalready attempted. Compliance with this qualitative requirement is measured every term.Continued failure to meet this standard after a warning (automatic) or probationary (whenpermitted) period, or failing to fulfill the requirements of a prescribed academic plan, willlead to dismissal from the College. Probation may be granted and academic plans may beprescribed at the sole discretion of the College, only after a successful appeal by thestudent. Some programs have more restrictive requirements using different thresholds forpassing grades. The details can be viewed, by program, in the Catalog. All course gradesbelow the minimum passing standard for that course will be treated as failures incalculating the student’s GPA for qualitative assessment. Students will not be allowed tochange programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

Quantitative Assessments: Students are also required to pass a minimum percentage ofthe credits they attempt in order to remain eligible for enrollment. Quantitative progressassessments are subject to those same warning, probation, and academic plan proceduresevery term. Some programs have more restrictive requirements using different thresholdsfor passing grades. The details can be viewed, by program, in the Catalog. All coursegrades below the minimum passing standard for that course will be treated as creditsattempted and not earned for purposes of quantitative assessment. Students will not beallowed to change programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

QUALITATIVE STANDARDS

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain the GPA specifiedbelow:

Qualitative Standards

Degree Programs

Credits Attempted Required GPA

0-15 1.5

16-30 1.75

31 or more 2

LPN to B.S.N Program

Required GPA 2.75

Certificate Programs

Required GPA 2

For this purpose, credits attempted are all those completed that receive a letter grade(including an F, WP, and Developmental credits).

Students in the LPN to B.S.N. program must maintain a 2.75 GPA while enrolled in theprogram. Students in all other Baccalaureate programs must have a GPA of at least 2.00after completing 31 or more credits.











QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS

In addition to the qualitative standards set forth above, students must meet quantitativestandards of progress in order to remain eligible for enrollment.

150 Percent Rule

In order to maintain the quantitative standards for satisfactory academic progress,students must be able to complete their programs by the time they have attempted 150percent of the required credit hours necessary for graduation in their degree programs.The maximum timeframe for each program is listed below:

Maximum Timeframe Standards

Program

CreditsRequired forGraduation

MaximumAttempted CreditsAllowed

Associate's degree (A.A.S. and A.S.) 60 90

Bachelor's degree (B.B.A., B.F.A., B.S., and B.S.N.) 120 180

Patient Care Technician Certificate 33 49

Practical Nurse Certificate 50 75

Medical Assistant Certificate 30 45

Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Certificate 30 45

Surgical Processing Technician Certificate 33 49

Application of the 150 Percent Rule

The College includes developmental and test credits as “credits attempted” in applying the150 percent metric. For students who have changed programs and/or have returned tocomplete additional degrees, only the attempted credits applicable to their currentprograms will be counted in the 150 percent calculation. Students will not be allowed tochange programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

Students for whom it is no longer possible to comply with the 150 percent rule beforeprogram completion will be declared ineligible to participate in Title IV or TAG programs. Atthe discretion of the Provost’s Office, these students may be dismissed from the College.Such decisions are not appealable.

Progress Assessments

To help students avoid reaching the 150 percent point, the College tests student progressevery term, based on attempted vs. earned benchmarks. The following standards areapplied:

Degree Programs

Credits Attempted Necessary % Passed (Earned/Attempted)

0-30 50

31-45 65



46 or more 67

Cerficate Programs


0-15 50

16 or more 67

For this purpose, attempted credits include developmental courses, test credits, and allcredits accepted in transfer. In addition, all credits for which a letter grade was received,including F, WP, and WF (withdrawn after tuition assessment), are counted as attemptedcredits. Credits earned include all coursework that was successfully completed (studentreceived a passing grade).

Please note that in some certificate programs the grade of C is treated as a failing grade.Consult the Berkeley College Undergraduate Catalog or Student Handbook Supplementsapplicable to certain health studies programs for program-specific details.

WARNINGS AND APPEALS

Warning of Failure to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements

Students who, for the first time, fail to meet standards will automatically be placed onWarning status for the following term. Students on Warning status may continue to beenrolled and, if applicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid. Students who meet theSAP standards during the Warning (subsequent) term will be restored to good standing.

Appeals for Probation

Students who fail to meet standards during the Warning term may appeal to be placed onProbation status for the subsequent term. Failure to submit an appeal if required will resultin withdrawal from the College. Students on probation may continue to be enrolled and, ifapplicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid. Students who have met the SAPstandards by the end of the probationary term will be restored to good standing.

Appeals for Academic Plans

Students who fail to meet the SAP standards by the end of a probation term may appealagain to be given academic plans customized for their needs. Failure to submit an appeal ifrequired will result in withdrawal from the College. Academic plans, to which students mustagree, are designed to allow students to achieve compliance with SAP requirements withina reasonable period of time. Students on academic plans may continue to be enrolled and,if applicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid programs as long as they satisfy theterms and conditions of their plans.

Academic Advisement

The College will promptly contact students placed on Warning, Probation, or Academic Planstatus to offer additional academic support services.

Appeal Procedures

Students dismissed for failure to meet qualitative standards or prescribed quantitativebenchmarks may appeal those dismissals by timely submission of online eForms.Dismissals for failure to satisfy the 150 percent rule are not appealable.

Students will be notified when their appeals have been submitted successfully. The appealswill be reviewed, as needed, by the SAP Review Committee, which is comprised ofrepresentatives appointed by the Provost’s Office. Decisions made by the SAP ReviewCommittee will be based on several criteria, including any special circumstances thatcontributed to the failure to satisfy SAP requirements and material changes in suchcircumstances. Students who successfully appeal may be restored to good academicstanding by meeting the SAP standards in the subsequent term or following theirprescribed academic plans. Students whose appeals are granted will receive instructions




from the Academic Advisement Department on how to proceed. Approved appeals will behonored for two terms, the term for which they are appealing and the subsequent term.

Provisional Appeals

Students on Warning or Probation status who are not succeeding in their studies areencouraged to submit provisional appeals even before the end of the term. Provisionalappeals by students who go on to meet SAP standards in that term will be deemedwithdrawn.

Denial of an Appeal

If a failing student’s appeal is denied, the student will be notified and dismissed from theCollege.

Reinstatement after Dismissal or Loss of Eligibility for Financial Aid Due to Failureto Meet SAP Standards

The College will consider exceptional appeals for reinstatement of students who have notbeen enrolled for a minimum of one term. Students dismissed or declared ineligible forfinancial aid due to their failure to meet SAP standards may later experience positivechanges in their personal circumstances that improve their chances for future academicsuccess. Reinstatement of such students will be at the non-appealable discretion of theProvost’s Office and will be conditioned upon adherence to prescribed academic plans. Onlythose whose student accounts are current will be considered for reinstatement.

SAP and Transfer Credits

In measuring compliance with SAP standards, transfer credits will be considered as creditsattempted and earned. Therefore, since transfer credits are ungraded but are neverthelesscounted in calculating SAP requirements, transfer students may be required to earn atleast a 2.00 GPA in their first term (and all subsequent terms) at Berkeley in order toremain in good standing.

SAP and Repeated Courses

When a course is successfully repeated, the original failure(s) is not included in calculatingthe cumulative GPA or the qualitative requirements. For the quantitative SAP measure,however, each failed attempt will be included in the “courses attempted” portion of theevaluation.

SAP and Incomplete Grades

Effective January 1, 2012, initial calculations of SAP will treat incomplete grades as Fgrades until such incompletes are replaced with passing letter grades. After the first weekof the following term, all unresolved incomplete grades will convert to F grades and will betreated as such in all SAP evaluations. To accommodate grade changes, final SAPcalculations are made after all grades have been recorded.

SAP and Course Withdrawal

Students who drop courses will receive letter grades of either WP (withdrawn-passing) orWF (withdrawn-failing). These grades will not be considered in the application of qualitativerequirements, but will be counted as credits attempted for quantitative purposes.

SAP and Developmental Coursework

Effective January 1, 2012, even though they are not applied toward the number of creditsrequired to complete a program of study, developmental credits will be included in bothqualitative and quantitative SAP measurements.

SAP and Non-Matriculated Students

Students enrolled as non-matriculated students will not be held to the SAP standards.However, if non-matriculated students matriculate, then all coursework will be included inSAP calculations.

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Student Development Learning ObjectivesStudents at Berkeley College will . . .

1. Express a feeling of connection to the Berkeley College community2. Identify the ways in which their uniqueness and differences are valued by theBerkeley College community

3. Articulate the value of diversity and crosscultural competence4. Articulate and apply selfadvocacy skills5. Articulate behaviors which contribute to a healthy lifestyle6. Articulate the characteristics of healthy, mutually respectful interpersonalrelationships

7. Demonstrate behaviors or practices that show community engagement8. Articulate the value of professional development for career success9. Articulate the value of and take on leadership opportunities10. Identify and engage in the variety of cocurricular opportunities available which

complement their academic programs11. Identify, know how to utilize, and express having benefited from the use of campus

resources such as Academic Advisement Department, Center for Academic Success,Career Services, Financial Aid, Library, Registrar, Student Accounts, and StudentDevelopment and Campus Life











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AthleticsIntercollegiate athletics plays an important part in college life. Participation in athleticshelps students develop leadership, sportsmanship, and interpersonal skills that will bevaluable throughout their careers. At Berkeley College, fulltime students may get involvedin intercollegiate competition on a regional and national level. Berkeley College is amember of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the HudsonValley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.











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Berkeley College Alumni AssociationThe Berkeley College Alumni Association serves more than 50,000 alumni across the U.S.and around the world. Alumni have access to free, lifetime career assistance*; alumninetworking and employment opportunities; College libraries and eresources; andinvitations to social, networking, and educational events. Alumni also return to Berkeley forspeaking engagements, as alumni panelists, for community service events, and as advisorson the Alumni Leadership Council.

The Alumni Association maintains an alumni directory, a great tool for finding friends,classmates, and successful professionals in a wide range of occupations. It allowsgraduates to create and update custom profiles showing only the information they want toshare. The Office of Alumni Relations oversees all activities and encourages alumni toreach out with questions and suggestions.

Reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected] and visitthe alumni website at BerkeleyCollege.edu/alumni/.

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Campus ActivitiesGetting involved can help you get ahead

A Berkeley College education involves learning that takes place both in and out of theclassroom. In fact, exceptional opportunities for educational excursions exist within just afew miles of each of the Berkeley campuses. Campus activities span a wide range ofinterests and there is something for everyone. Events have included trips to museums,theaters, and more. Embracing the diverse and multicultural activities at Berkeley Collegecontributes toward the social, personal, emotional, and cultural development of students.











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Community ServiceLearn how good it feels to give back

Community service has always been a priority at Berkeley, and students, staff, and facultysupport numerous causes on a regular basis. The Berkeley Cares Community ServiceProgram is the College's social responsibility initiative that builds on Berkeley’s longtradition of addressing important societal issues. Through this program, students,faculty, and staff are committed to donating hours of handson service to the communityand creating a community of care at each campus and surrounding neighborhoods. It is agreat way to get involved, meet new people, and help those in need.

Students have the opportunity to get involved with community organizations such as areasoup kitchens, shelters, schools, and libraries, as well as national organizations such asHabitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Cystic FibrosisFoundation, the American Conference on Diversity, Community Blood Services, Children’sAid and Family Services, the ALS Association, and more.











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Diversity and Multicultural ActivitiesMaking the most of Berkeley’s unique opportunities

The diversity of the student body at Berkeley College enhances the educational experienceand contributes to the cultural enrichment of the community. It also helps preparestudents to enter the global business world with a better understanding of the similaritiesand differences among cultures. Berkeley College sponsors many multicultural events topromote this understanding and to help students form relationships that can last farbeyond the college years. Multicultural programs offered are centered on historical andtraditional milestones intended to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect pivotal moments inhistory and throughout an array of cultures.











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Honor SocietiesRecognizing your achievements

Students who attain high academic achievement at Berkeley College may join a variety ofhonor societies in recognition of their accomplishment:

The National Society of Leadership and Success is the nation’s largest leadership honorsociety. Students are invited for membership based on either academic standing orleadership potential.

Sigma Beta Delta is for students enrolled in business, management, and administrationBaccalaureate and M.B.A. programs.

Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, recognizes the scholarlyachievements of students enrolled in Baccalaureate level Criminal Justice programs.

Alpha Sigma Lambda is for adult students enrolled in Baccalaureate programs.

Lambda Epsilon Chi acknowledges students who have attained excellence in Legal Studies.

Phi Theta Kappa is for students enrolled in Associate’s degree programs or for studentsenrolled in certificate programs where 12 credit hours of completed coursework can beapplied toward an Associate's degree in the same major at Berkeley College.

The Financial Management Association National Honor Society recognizes the achievementof finance and accounting majors.

Mu Kappa Tau is dedicated to academic excellence in individuals committed to anexceptional standard of ethics and achievement within the marketing discipline.

Students who choose to join these societies participate in a formal induction ceremony andreceive ceremonial cords that are worn during commencement.

For more information on eligibility requirements for these honor societies, please visit theStudent Development and Campus Life page on Blackboard.











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Online OpportunitiesBerkeley College Online® offers students opportunities for engagement and leadershipdevelopment comparable to those available at onsite campuses. Access to BerkeleyCollege’s outstanding academic programs, support services, and online community isavailable on the Internet. Enrolling in online courses affords students opportunities toimprove their communication, technology, and research skills. Those skills, which are oftensought by employers, can help prepare students for career success.

Online students may become peer mentors who empower other online students to achieveacademic success. They also may participate in online organizations and virtual activities,which currently include the Online Book Club, the Student Advisory Board, a wellness blog,and numerous discussion boards, community outreach programs, and special interestclubs/groups.











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OrientationLearning your way around

Orientation introduces new students to the important things they need to know aboutBerkeley College, including the many services and activities available to them. Theorientation program allows new students to meet faculty, staff, and other new students;helps them become comfortable with their surroundings; and empowers them to take fulladvantage of the College’s many available resources. Day and evening students attend onsite orientations at each campus and also have online access to important orientationinformation prior to their first day of classes. Berkeley College Online® students participatein an interactive online orientation that is available prior to the first day of classes.











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Personal CounselingWe’re here to help

Professional counselors are available to help students deal with a range of social,emotional, or academic issues and concerns on a shortterm basis. Counseling may beprovided individually or within a group. When appropriate, students may be referred foroutside treatment. In addition, the Student Development and Campus Life Departmentfrequently offers a variety of health and wellness seminars to address student needs,interests, and challenges.











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Student Clubs and OrganizationsJoin together to network, share, and lead

Berkeley College encourages students to join or form clubs and organizations that addresstheir interests and offer opportunities to network, share, and lead. Membership offers aplace to meet new people, as well as an opportunity to develop important communication,organizational, and leadership skills. Clubs and organizations are social, cultural, academic,recreational, or serviceoriented and are an excellent complement to the educationalexperience at Berkeley College. To find out more about student clubs and organizations,contact the Student Development and Campus Life Department at your campus.

Be a part of the SGA and represent the student body

The Student Government Association (SGA) offers students the opportunity to not only beheard, but also to serve as the voice of the student body. In the SGA, students learn aboutrelational and positional leadership, group dynamics, community representation, eventplanning, and delegation. Although the College’s Board of Trustees is ultimately responsiblefor final policy decisions, student comments and recommendations are encouraged andheeded. Elected SGA officers meet regularly and act as liaisons between students andadministration.











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Voter RegistrationStudents are encouraged to exercise their right to vote! For more information about voterregistration, please see the Student Development and Campus Life Department page onBlackboard or visit the Student Development and Campus Life office. Voter registrationinformation is also sent annually to students’ Berkeley College email addresses.











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Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesAccommodating a DisabilityAlcohol and Drug Policy StatementCampus SecurityChildren on CampusClassroom ManagementConductCopyright PolicyEqual Opportunity PolicyImmunization RequirementMedia Relations ConsentRecording Classroom Lectures and DiscussionSexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and StalkingSmokingSocial Media PolicyStudent Complaint ProcessStudent Dress CodeStudent Electronic Information PolicyStudent Name Change PolicyStudent Records and InformationUse of Berkeley College TrademarksWeapons
































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Accommodating a DisabilityNotice of Non-Discrimination - Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)

In accordance with federal law, Berkeley College does not discriminate on the basis ofdisability in its programs and activities.

Questions regarding disability discrimination and the implementation of services offered atBerkeley College may be referred to Sharon McLennon-Weir, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC, Director ofDisability Services, 914-694-1122 ext. 3169 or [email protected].

Individual requests for accommodations may be referred to the College ADA/Section 504Coordinators: [NY students] Adam Rosen, Psy.D., 212-986-4343 ext. 4216 [email protected]; [NJ students] Sandra Coppola, Ph.D., 973-278-5400 ext.1320 or [email protected]; [Online students] Katherine Wu, Ed.M., LMHC, LPC,973-405-2111 ext. 1394 or [email protected]. In addition, each individualcampus has a Disability Services representative via the Personal Counseling Office. ThesePersonal Counselors work with the ADA/Section 504 Coordinators for the purpose ofreasonably accommodating students with disabilities. A student seeking accommodationsmust schedule an appointment with either the above-stated ADA/504 Coordinators, or acampus Personal Counselor, in order to submit an Application for Disability Services andAccommodations and to confirm requested accommodations. Contact information for theCollege Personal Counselors can be found on the College Health and Wellness website at:http://berkeleycollege.edu/10231.htm (select “Contact Information” from the drop-down menu).

In accordance with its Disability Services Accommodations Policy for Students, BerkeleyCollege strives to reasonably accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. Forinformation regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation of a disability, pleasego to http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/ADA_Student_Policy.pdf and to theCollege Disability Services page located at: http://berkeleycollege.edu/disability-services.htm
















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Alcohol and Drug Policy StatementBerkeley College is an educational institution committed to maintaining an environmentthat allows students and associates to enjoy the benefits of a substance-free environmentand to understand the negative consequences of the misuse of alcohol and drugs on theirlives.

Berkeley strictly prohibits the possession, sale, use, or distribution of illegal drugs and drugparaphernalia; the misuse/abuse or redistribution of drugs obtained lawfully; and theunauthorized sale, possession or consumption of alcohol on any College property, inCollege vehicles, or at any College-sponsored activity. Moreover, no Berkeley student orassociate shall coerce, even subtly, another Berkeley student or associate to use drugs oralcohol. Any member of the Berkeley community found in violation of these rules is subjectto all applicable legal action under local, state, and federal laws as well as disciplinaryaction, up to and including immediate suspension or dismissal from the College. Studentsconvicted of certain drug-related crimes may also become ineligible to participate in federalfinancial aid programs.

To see Berkeley’s Alcohol and Drug Policy for Students in its entirety, please goto BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Alcohol_and_Drug_Policy_Students.pdf.











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Campus SecurityThe Public Safety Department is responsible for suggesting policies and providing guidanceand information with respect to safety and security for the College community. Each year,in accordance with federal regulations, the College distributes a Campus Crime Report foreach campus. These Reports contain security and crime-related policy statements andinformation; specified crime statistics; and emergency response policies and procedures(and fire safety policies and procedures for the White Plains residence halls).

The annual Campus Crime Reports (and Fire Safety Report for the White Plains residencehalls), for all Berkeley College campuses, are available on the Berkeley College website'sPublic Safety page at BerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/2579.htm.

Paper copies are also available upon request by contacting the Public Safety Department at973-278-5400 ext. 1194.

The College has various policies relating to public safety, including, but not limited to, aConduct and Safety Policy, a Missing Students Policy, Emergency Management Plans andEvacuation Procedures, Drug and Alcohol Policies, an Equal Opportunity Policy, a WeaponsPolicy, and an ID Policy. The College also has an education and resource Brochurededicated to incidents of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking (the“Violence Against Women Act Resource Brochure”). All members of the Berkeley Collegecommunity are urged to familiarize themselves with these policies and materials, and withemergency procedures and evacuation routes for campuses at which they spend significanttime.

The above referenced Public Safety related policies and procedures are posted on theBerkeley College website at BerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/general-counsel-policies-and-procedures.htm; BerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/2040.htm; andBerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/title-ix-resources-and-education.htm. Papercopies are available upon request from the Public Safety Department.

To speak to a member of the College Public Safety Department, call 973-278-5400 ext.1194 or email: [email protected].











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Children on CampusChildren may not accompany Berkeley College students to class, or to other places oncampus, except that students may bring children to campus for brief visits to BerkeleyCollege business offices outside of class and to specific programs that have beendesignated by the College as open to families. Children may not be left unaccompaniedanywhere on campus at any time for any reason. Personal Counselors at each BerkeleyCollege location can assist students in identifying licensed, childcare resources nearby.











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Classroom ManagementOnly individuals who are listed on the class roster are allowed to be in the classroomduring the instruction of the class (exceptions include individuals invited by BerkeleyCollege). No children of students, or any relatives or friends of students, can attend aclass. Except for emergency situations, accessing the online course materials orcustomized eText or other class-related activities, cell phones may not be accessed bystudents for personal use during on-site classes. Students are expected to share inmaintaining the condition of classrooms. Students observed defacing College property willbe reported immediately to the Student Development and Campus Life Department.











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ConductStudents are expected to abide by all public laws; to comply with the policies, procedures,and rules of the College; to obey any lawful directive of an authorized member of theBerkeley College faculty or administration; to provide true and complete information to theCollege when called upon to do so; to promote the safety of the College community; and todemonstrate a positive attitude, diligence, and courtesy toward faculty, staff, and fellowstudents.

The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action, up to and including suspension ordismissal, against any student who violates any public law or any College rule, policy, orprocedure; disobeys such lawful directive; knowingly provides false, incomplete, ordeceptive information to the College, including but not limited to inaccurate financialinformation or workstudy time records; harasses, intimidates, or endangers the safety,security, or welfare of the College or any member of the College community; or otherwiseinterferes with the orderly and continuous administration and operation of the College orany of its units.

Students enrolled in the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsshould refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for specific conductrequirements applicable to Health Studies clinical settings.

The complete Conduct and Safety Policy is available atBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Conduct_and_Safety_Policy.pdf.

















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Copyright PolicyOriginal "works of expression," such as writings, graphics, photographs, and music, may beprotected from unauthorized use by the federal copyright laws. Copyright laws governwhether — and to what extent — one is permitted to copy, upload, download, transmit, ordistribute such works, or to create new works derived from them without first receivingpermission from the holder of the copyright (often the author or publisher of the original).The copyright laws are complex. Under some circumstances, copying information fromwebsites, downloading music or video from or uploading it to a peertopeer application, oreven mere photocopying, faxing, or cutting and pasting substantial portions of copyrightedmaterials may constitute infringement. The Berkeley College community is expresslyprohibited from using the Berkeley College network or computing resources to access peertopeer sites that permit unauthorized copying of copyrighted music, photographs, video,or other legally protected materials. Such activities will be treated as violations of theStudent Electronic Information Policy. Certain limited copying of published materialswithout permission may be allowed under the "Fair Use" doctrine.

Berkeley students and associates are required to comply with the copyright laws. Failure todo so may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, and maysubject the infringer to significant legal consequences. Penalties for copyright infringementmay include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyrightinfringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixedat not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful"infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in itsdiscretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17 United StatesCode, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminalpenalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 peroffense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S. Copyright Office atcopyright.gov.

For more detailed policy information, please go toBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Copyright_Policy.pdf.











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Equal Opportunity PolicyRecognizing that its diversity greatly enhances opportunities for learning, Berkeley is firmlycommitted to providing all students equal access to its programs, resources, opportunities,and facilities. The College prohibits (a) discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex,gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, race,color, creed, religion, national origin, age, genetic characteristics, ancestry, disability,veteran status, marital status, civil union or partnership status, alienage or citizenshipstatus; (b) sexual assault (which is a form of sexual/gender harassment that includesunwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature); (c) sexual exploitation (which is a form ofdiscrimination on the basis of sex); (d) domestic violence and dating violence; (e) stalking;(f) bullying of students by other students, including, but not limited to, cyberbullying;and/or (g) retaliation for complaints, reports, or testimony in connection with the EqualOpportunity Policy.

The College shall provide prompt, impartial and fair resolution of equal opportunitycomplaints, in accordance with its Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures for Students.

To see the Equal Opportunity Policy in its entirety, please go toBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Equal_Opportunity_Policy.pdf.

For information regarding how to make a complaint of sexual discrimination, sexualharassment, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, orstalking; discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin,age, genetic characteristics, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, civil unionor partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, or bullying; retaliation in connectionwith any such complaint; and contact information for College Title IX and EqualOpportunity Coordinators, go to the Berkeley College Equal Opportunity ComplaintProcedures for Students, located at BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Equal_Opportunity_Complaint_Procedures_for_Students.pdf.

For more information regarding sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexualexploitation, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, go to theSexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking page; and to the CollegeTitle IX/VAWA page: BerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/titleix.htm.











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Immunization RequirementBerkeley College has an Immunization Policy to promote the health and safety of theCollege community and to comply with applicable New Jersey and New York laws. Thispolicy applies to students taking classes at any Berkeley College campus. Students takingclasses exclusively online are exempt from immunization requirements.

The College Immunization Policy may be accessedat BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Immunization_Policy.pdf.

Students who fail to satisfy the College's immunization requirements will not be permittedto register for classes or occupy residence halls.

Students enrolled in the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsshould refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional programspecific immunization requirement policies.











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8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Media Relations Consent - Berkeley College


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Media Relations ConsentThe Media Relations Department regularly publishes press releases and photosacknowledging the accomplishments of Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. Such releasesmay include induction into honor societies, individual recognition for academic and nonacademic success, graduation, or involvement in community service projects.

Students who do not wish to have their names and/or likenesses included in press releasesor published materials must advise the Registrar Department by completing the FERPAOptOut eForm available at https://transforms.berkeleycollege.edu/iFiller/iFiller.jsp?fref=8512d9447ee14ebb9cbf268f71a0a5ba.











https://transforms.berkeleycollege.edu/iFiller/iFiller.jsp?fref=8512d944-7ee1-4ebb-9cbf-268f71a0a5ba

4/26/2018 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Recording Classroom Lectures and Discussion - Berkeley College


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Recording Classroom Lectures andDiscussionStudents are not permitted to record classroom lectures or discussions without writtenauthorization from the designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504Coordinator. Violation of the policy may result in disciplinary action, which could include thesuspension or dismissal of the student from the College. The designated ADA/Section 504Coordinator may authorize recording of classroom lectures or discussions only, and to theextent reasonably necessary, to effect a reasonable accommodation to a student’sdocumented disability. Once a recording accommodation has been granted to a student,both the student and the ADA/504 Coordinator shall execute an Audio RecordingAccommodation Agreement. For information regarding how to request a reasonableaccommodation of a disability, please see the Disability Services AccommodationsPolicy for Students or contact:

For questions regarding disability discrimination and implementation of services offered atBerkeley College, please contact Sharon McLennon-Wier, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC, Director ofDisability Services for New Jersey and New York campuses, at 914-694-1122 ext. 3169 [email protected].

Individual requests for accommodations may be referred to the ADA/Section 504Coordinators: [NY students] Adam Rosen, Psy.D., 212-986-4343 ext. 4216 [email protected]; [NJ students] Sandra Coppola, Ph.D., 973-278-5400 ext.1320 or [email protected]; [Online students] Katherine Wu, Ed.M., LMHC, LPC,973-405-2111 ext. 1394 or [email protected]. In addition, each individualcampus has a Disability Services representative via the Personal Counseling Office. ThesePersonal Counselors work with the ADA/Section 504 Coordinators for the purpose ofreasonably accommodating students with disabilities. A student seeking accommodationsmust schedule an appointment with either the above-stated ADA/504 Coordinators, or acampus Personal Counselor, in order to submit an Application for Disability Services andAccommodations and to confirm requested accommodations. Contact information for theCollege Personal Counselors can be found on the College Health and Wellness website at:http://berkeleycollege.edu/10231.htm (select “Contact Information” from the drop-downmenu).













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3/20/2018 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking - Berkeley College


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Sexual Misconduct, Intimate PartnerViolence, and StalkingAs evidenced by its Equal Opportunity Policy, Berkeley College prohibits sexualdiscrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence,dating violence, and stalking.

To see the Equal Opportunity Policy in its entirety, go here:BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Equal_Opportunity_Policy.pdf.

Notice of Non-Discrimination (Title IX)

In accordance with federal law, Berkeley College does not discriminate on the basis of sex(including pregnancy) in its programs and activities.

Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibits discrimination, harassment, and assaultbased upon sex or gender. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the CollegeTitle IX Coordinator: Dallas Reed, Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life,at 973-278-5400 ext. 4211 or 212-986-4343 ext. 4211,[email protected]; or the U.S. Department of Education, Officefor Civil Rights, at 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Telephone: 646-428-3900; TDD: 800-877-8339; Email: [email protected].

The College will handle complaints of this nature according to the Equal OpportunityComplaint Procedures for Students.

For information regarding: how to make a complaint alleging sexual discrimination, sexualharassment, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence orstalking (Title IX/Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)/ NY 129-B related complaints), orretaliation in connection with any of these allegations; resources and interim assistance;investigation and appeal procedures; and potential sanctions in these types of cases; andfor contact information of Berkeley's Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, please go tothe Berkeley College Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures for Students, located atBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Equal_Opportunity_Complaint_Procedures_for_Students.pdf.

For more information on Title IX, VAWA and NY 129-B, go to the College Title IX and VAWAweb page located here: BerkeleyCollege.edu/berkeley_bc/title-ix.htm

For education, rights, options, and resources in the context of sexual assault, intimatepartner violence, and stalking, go to the VAWA Resource Brochure, locatedhere: BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/VAWA_Brochure.pdf

To see the College Bill of Rights, go here: BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/BC-Sexual-Assault-Victim-Bill-of-Rights.pdf

To see the NY and NJ definitions of the VAWA/NY 129-B crimes, go here: BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/New_York_Crime_Definitions.pdf and BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/New_Jersey_Crime_Definitions.pdf











http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/Equal_Opportunity_Policy.pdf




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http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/New_York_Crime_Definitions.pdf

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8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Smoking - Berkeley College


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SmokingBerkeley College strictly prohibits the use of tobacco products and electronic smokingdevices anywhere on College (or affiliated) property. For more detailed policy information,please go to BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Smoke_Free_Campus_Policy.pdf.











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11/2/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Social Media Policy - Berkeley College


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Social Media Policy“Social media” is a term used to describe tools and platforms that enable individuals toshare ideas and content quickly and easily. Examples of popular social media includetexting, blogs, and propriety platforms such as Twitter®, Facebook®, LinkedIn®,Instagram®, Google+®, YouTube®, Flickr®, and Yammer.

Within the last few years, the growing popularity of social media has fundamentallychanged the way we communicate as individuals and as an institution. Berkeley Collegerecognizes and embraces the power of social media and the opportunity those toolsprovide to engage in ongoing “conversations” with the Berkeley College community,including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and other interested parties.

It is important to recognize, however, that the use of social media at or concerningBerkeley College is governed by the same laws, policies, rules of conduct, and etiquettethat apply to all other activities at or concerning the College. The Social Media Policyprovides guidance concerning the use of social media to represent or discuss mattersrelated to Berkeley College and/or members of the Berkeley College community, whetheror not such use involves the College’s network or other computer resources.

For more detailed policy information, please go toBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Social_Media_Policy.pdf.

Students enrolled in the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsshould refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for specific social mediarequirements applicable to Health Studies clinical settings.













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8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Student Complaint Process - Berkeley College


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Student Complaint ProcessBerkeley College has policies and procedures for resolving student complaints. Studentsare advised to proceed as promptly as possible to initiate a complaint with the appropriateoffice or College official and provide any detailed information and/or documentation relatedto their complaint. Faculty, staff, and administrators are advised to acknowledge receipt ofa complaint promptly and to respond in a timely manner. See the Student ComplaintProcess page for information on types of complaints and how to submit a complaint.











http://berkeleycollege.edu/student_experience_bc/student_complaint_process.htm

8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Student Dress Code - Berkeley College


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Student Dress CodeAs part of its mission to prepare students for careers, Berkeley requires students to dressin a manner that will create a positive selfimage. Inappropriately dressed students maynot be permitted to attend classes. Students enrolled in College internships or clinicals arerequired to follow the participating company’s or clinical site’s dress code.

Students enrolled in the LPN to B.S.N., Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician,Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programsshould refer to their respective Student Handbook Supplements for additional programspecific dress code requirements.

















8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Student Electronic Information Policy - Berkeley College


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Student Electronic Information PolicyBerkeley’s computer systems and associated hardware and peripherals are to be used foreducational purposes only. The use of computers and the Internet is a privilege which maybe limited or revoked at any time. Computer usage may be monitored. Students should nothave an expectation of privacy when using or connecting to any Berkeley networks,systems, or equipment, even if they are doing so to access their own personal email, socialmedia, or other accounts. Students have a responsibility to use computers and the Internetethically and lawfully (and with respect for their fellow students), and Berkeley reservesthe right to report any suspected illegal activity to the appropriate authorities. Attempts tomislead others concerning a user's true identity are not permitted.

Any attempts to circumvent PC/Network security, damage, or tamper with any ofBerkeley’s electronic resources, including software, hardware, network infrastructure, viruspropagating, and sustained high volume network traffic, may result in disciplinary action,including immediate dismissal. Internet access is provided in all Berkeley College campusesfor educational purposes. The College has installed systems that attempt to block offensivematerial and restrict access to other sites that have been known to monopolize networkbandwidth or violate copyright laws.











8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Student Name Change Policy - Berkeley College


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Student Name Change PolicyStudents seeking an official name change within the College should make a written requestwith supporting documentation, indicating the new name and the legal basis for thechange, to the College Registrar. For more details, including appropriate supportingdocumentation and how to make the request, please see the Berkeley College StudentName Change Policy.











http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/Student_Name_Change_Policy.pdf

8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Student Records and Information - Berkeley College


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Student Records and InformationThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law governing howstudent academic, financial, disciplinary, and immunization records, among others("Education Records"), and information derived from them, are managed. EducationRecords protected by FERPA refer to any records maintained by Berkeley College that aredirectly related to a student, with certain exceptions. Generally, FERPA prohibitseducational institutions from disclosing private student information and records (such asgrades, disciplinary records, and Social Security numbers) without prior consent from thestudent. It also gives students the right to review many of their Education Records andcorrect errors.

FERPA permits institutions to disclose some Education Records under specific conditions.For example, certain student information may be disclosed in emergencies involvingthreats to the health or safety of the student or the College community, or when a studentis injured or missing for a defined period of time without explanation (all students arerequired to furnish emergency contact information for this purpose). Institutions are alsopermitted to designate less private categories of "Directory Information" that may bedisclosed without a student’s consent, unless the student has specifically instructed theRegistrar Department in writing not to share such information. At Berkeley, DirectoryInformation includes a student’s name, address, telephone number, email address,student number, date and place of birth, major field(s) of study, participation in officiallyrecognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees, honors and awardsreceived, most recent previous school attended, and likeness (photograph, video, or otherform).

Students wishing to prevent the disclosure of Directory Information should submit a FERPAOptout eForm, which is available at FERPA OptOut of Routine Sharing of StudentDirectory Info.

Students may authorize the disclosure of student records by submitting a FERPA WaivereForm, which is available at FERPA Authorization to Release Student Records.

To see Student Rights under FERPA, please go toBerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/Notification_of_Student_Rights_Under_FERPA.pdf.

For more detailed policy information, please goto BerkeleyCollege.edu/files_bc/FERPA_Notice_Berkeley_1099.pdf.











https://transforms.berkeleycollege.edu/iFiller/iFiller.jsp?fref=8512d944-7ee1-4ebb-9cbf-268f71a0a5ba

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http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/Notification_of_Student_Rights_Under_FERPA.pdf

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8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Use of Berkeley College Trademarks - Berkeley College


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Use of Berkeley College TrademarksBerkeley College logos, slogans, symbols, trade names, trademarks, and service marks(collectively, “Berkeley Marks”) are the exclusive property of the College. Any unauthorizeduse of Berkeley Marks or Berkeley College’s name may constitute a violation of law and isstrictly prohibited. No individual, club, organization, or entity may use Berkeley Marks inany manner (particularly, any use that conveys the impression of official sponsorship,approval, and/or endorsement) without obtaining prior written permission from theCollege. Berkeley Marks may not be used on any website, wiki, or social media site withoutprior authorization from the College and any such use must also comply with the SocialMedia Policy. Violators may be subject to legal action as well as disciplinary action, up toand including dismissal from the College.











http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/Social_Media_Policy.pdf

8/24/2017 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Weapons - Berkeley College


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WeaponsFor the safety of the College community, Berkeley College strictly prohibits the possessionor use of any kind of weapon (including the use of an object or substance as a weapon) onCollege property or at events and activities sponsored by the College, regardless ofwhether such possession or use violates public law.

Upon written request, the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and EmergencyManagement, or another officer of the College to whom the President of the College maydelegate such authority (the “Authorizing Official”), shall be authorized to grant permissionfor a current federal, state, or local law enforcement officer or other person who may berequired by law to carry a weapon; member of the armed forces; or campus public safetyofficer to carry firearms or other weapons on campus or at Collegesponsored events andactivities, only to the extent required by law or official rules of conduct applicable to suchperson and where, in the sole discretion of the College, the granting of such request wouldneither pose an undue danger to the Berkeley College community, nor subject the Collegeto unacceptable legal or financial risk. Any such request may be granted only on thelimited terms described in the Weapons Policy.

For more detailed policy information, please see the Berkeley College Weapons Policy.











http://berkeleycollege.edu/files_bc/BERKELEY_COLLEGE_Weapons_Policy.pdf

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Student SupportAcademic SupportCareer ServicesOffice of Military and Veterans Affairs

Registration

To register for an upcoming semester, students are required to select courses with anAcademic Advisor. All students must receive financial aid clearance each semester fromboth the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Departments. Once classes begin, AcademicAdvisors monitor students' progress to encourage the achievement of their educationalgoals.

All students enrolled in an online degree program who have not selected their courseschedules by Friday of week six for the subsequent term will be assessed a $100 latescheduling fee.

Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse,Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programs have their schedulescreated for them and must print them directly from Blackboard.

Academic Advisement

Berkeley College recognizes academic advising to be an integral component of theeducational experience of its undergraduate students. Academic advising is a collaborativerelationship for which Academic Advisors and students share responsibility and throughwhich students create sound educational plans consistent with their academic, career, andpersonal goals.

In keeping with Berkeley College's mission, the Academic Advisement Department iscommitted to providing students with a comprehensive and supportive educationalexperience.

It is important for students to meet regularly with an Academic Advisor, minimally once perterm, to register for courses and develop an individualized academic plan that will helpstudents stay on track for graduation. The Academic Advisement Department will assiststudents with making connections to support services that will enhance the learningexperience. Academic Advisement reserves the right to adjust students' schedules basedon their degree requirements.

Students experiencing academic difficulties should contact the Academic AdvisementDepartment as soon as possible.

In an effort to facilitate academic success, Berkeley College has implemented an earlywarning, midterm progress report, and late warning monitoring system designed toidentify students experiencing academic difficulties. Those students then are referred tothe Academic Advisement Department for appropriate intervention, which may includecounseling, tutoring, and other referrals.

Online programs are subject to regulation by New Jersey and/or New York, as well as bythe state of each student's residence. It is, therefore, essential that online studentsintending to change their state of residence notify their Academic Advisor as soon aspossible in advance, since such change may affect their eligibility to remain enrolled in theCollege.

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The Academic Advisement Department provides transfer students with academiccounseling that includes a review of the courses that have been accepted and degreerequirements that are outstanding. Students are also provided with an overview of servicesoffered by the Academic Advisement Department to help make sure the transferexperience is smooth and seamless.

Berkeley ID Card

Students receive a Berkeley ID Card during their first semester at Berkeley College. TheBerkeley ID Card acts as an identification card. Students are required to carry the card atall times while on campus and to display it if requested to do so by a member of theCollege faculty or staff. In addition to being used for security purposes, the Berkeley IDCard has financial and administrative uses. It can be used instead of other paymentoptions in the Berkeley Store. Students may add funds to their cards either on campus atthe Student Accounts Department or through Blackboard in the Online Card Office.Students may monitor the transaction activity on their card any time they are logged intothe Blackboard website. The cost to replace lost cards is $10.

Berkeley Refund Disbursement Card

The Berkeley Refund Disbursement Card is the official refund card for Berkeley Collegestudents. Upon enrollment, all students with a valid United States address are mailed anactivation code to be used to ‘activate’ their card and select their preferred refund method.A student may choose either of two refund options: a deposit made either onto theBerkeley Refund Disbursement Card itself or into the student’s own bank account. There isno charge to students for either option. Questions about the Berkeley Refund DisbursementCard may be directed to the Student Accounts Department.

Blackboard

Blackboard is Berkeley’s student portal. Through Blackboard, students have access to theircourses, email, Student Self-Service, campus announcements, key policies and reports,and Berkeley Card account information. In addition, students can access the online libraryand information from different departments of the College.

Student Self-Service allows students to access their class schedules, view Berkeley'sschedule of classes and Catalog, grades, and unofficial transcripts. Students can updatepersonal information, make payments, apply for financial aid, and view their financial aidawards. eForms for all departments can be accessed from Blackboard, as well.

Blackboard can be accessed at my.BerkeleyCollege.edu.

Pharos Uniprint/Print Conservation Program

Students may print in classrooms, libraries, and other laboratory areas. The Berkeley Cardentitles students to a print quota each semester. Once the quota has been used, studentsmay replenish their account. Remaining print quotas may carryover to subsequentsemesters, but will be reset once each year prior to the Fall semester. Further informationis available at the Student Accounts Department and on Blackboard.



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Academic SupportLibraries

College libraries are available at all campuses. They provide a combination of physical andvirtual learning environments, resources, personnel and services that support thecurriculum related research of students, enhance the instructional endeavors of faculty,and nurture personal/professional growth in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Resources include the systemwide collection of 109,000 print and media titles, 150,000electronic book titles, 63,000 streaming video programs, and 77 research databases.Physical collections are held locally by campus and shared collectively throughout theCollege by way of a webbased library management system.

The library’s website provides onsite and remote access to resources, services,research, and help options. Print, electronic, ondemand video, and full text databasesenhance coursework and support research within the majors, specializations, elective, andinterdisciplinary topics of each program of study. The Berkeley College Online©, library,available in Blackboard, supports online learning, locally and globally with a full array ofwebbased resources that include electronic journals, ebooks, reference tools, assignmentsupport and live chat assistance.*

The libraries are open days, evenings, and weekends when classes are in session.Academic librarians are available in person, by telephone, email, or live chat service toassist with navigating the electronic resources and locating materials within the BerkeleyCollege Collections or through a worldwide resourcesharing network.

The ability to find, interpret, evaluate, and use many types of information is a valuable setof skills for academic and professional success. Throughout the academic experience thereare many opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the value of informationliteracy.

* The Berkeley College Online Library is available from a PC, Mac, tablet, or smartphone 24 hours a day,seven days a week, from any location where Internet access is available and permitted by law.

Center for Academic Success (formerly the ASC)

The Center for Academic Success is dedicated to empowering students throughout theiracademic careers at Berkeley College and encouraging their development as successfulindependent learners. Staff are available days, evenings, and weekends to support studentachievement. Students may access an array of resources to support all academic courses.

Center services include:

Onsite Services

The Center for Academic Success provides a productive learning environment at everycampus for students to work and share ideas. Students can book oneonone or grouptutoring appointments with peer and professional tutors to dialogue about their progress intheir course and work toward their academic goals. Sessions are available for all courses atBerkeley College, as well as in computer skills. Additionally, students can collaborate withtheir peers in tutorled study groups in accounting, math, and other subjects. Groups mayreview coursework, study for assessments, or share strategies for success in the course.The Speakeasy program, available at every campus, coaches students in public speakingskills so that they can complete class presentations with confidence.

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Center for Academic Success Tutoring Anywhere, or CAST Anywhere, is a remote tutoringprogram. Students who prefer to connect to group or individual tutoring, study groups,computer skills assistance, or Speakeasy may access these programs on an onlineplatform, available from any computer with a camera and a microphone. Some onlineclasses also have an "Ask the Tutor" discussion board where students can dialogue with apeer about questions and ideas from their course. WriteAid provides asynchronous, remotefeedback to students on their writing so that they can navigate the writing processindependently. The Center's Blackboard site provides a range of online resources tostudents, including coursespecific materials, a LibGuide on writing and citations, andwebinars on study skills.

Learning Strategies

Students can attend forums and discussions on a variety of learning skills, including timemanagement, maximizing study time, working effectively in groups, memory techniques,and many more topics that allow students to excel in their courses and gain confidence.These events may take place on campus or in the classroom. Students who are interestedin developing their academic strategies on an individual basis may work with Center staffto develop a plan for more effective learning onsite or online.



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Career ServicesBerkeley College provides a variety of career development and employment assistanceservices through the Career Services Department. The Career Services Departmentincludes more than 30 career professionals who assist students in identifying and pursuingemployment opportunities.

During their first term, a career counselor introduces students to the services offered bythe department. This begins the partnership between students and career specialists andprovides students with a forum to explore career opportunities.

Individual assistance with resume preparation and job interviewing strategies is anotherintegral part of the educational program. Career Fairs, on-campus employer presentationsand interviews, seminars, and workshops are organized regularly to help students identifyemployment opportunities as well as assist them with their professional development.

Internship Opportunities

Career specialists work with individual students to identify internships that are best suitedto students' majors, interests, and abilities. Interviews are scheduled in a variety of fields.

Employment Opportunities

Berkeley graduates are eligible for free career services assistance for life. Berkeley Collegecommunicates regularly with a wide range of prospective employers to help identifypotential opportunities for well-prepared candidates.













3/20/2018 2017-2018 Student Handbook | College Degrees Office of Military and Veterans Affairs - Berkeley College


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Office of Military and Veterans AffairsBerkeley College is committed to helpingveterans and their families succeed.

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs will be with you everystep of the way.

Getting Started

Berkeley College proudly supports the GI Bill® and YellowRibbon Program. Berkeley also adheres to the terms ofExecutive Order 13607, The Principles of Excellence, andsupports the United States Department of Education’s 8 Keys toVeterans’ Success.

Academic Assistance

Flexible academic programs can help accommodate yoursituation, and you may be eligible for credit for prior learning.Tutoring is available at no additional charge.

Social Support

Berkeley College offers many programs, resources, andactivities for veterans, including:

On-site and online Veterans Resource CentersVeterans Affairs Work-Study ProgramVeterans History Project in conjunction with the Library ofCongressSupport all Tuition Assistance Programs includingGoArmyEd, the Navy College Program, and the Air ForcePartnershipStudent-veteran-led clubs affiliated with the StudentVeterans of AmericaAnnual Salute to Veterans GalaVeterans Day and Memorial Day events

Awards and Acknowledgments

Berkeley College named a ‘Top Colleges and Universities’by Military Advanced Education and Transition for 2018Berkeley College named a ‘Top 10 Military FriendlyCollege’ by GI Jobs Magazine for 2017Berkeley College named a ‘Top 10 Military Friendly Collegefor Spouse’ by GI Jobs Magazine for 2017Berkeley College named a ‘Best Online College forVeterans’ by US News and World Report 2014-2017Berkeley College named a ‘Best for Vets’ College by Military Times 2013 and 2014and 2017Berkeley College named a ‘Military Friendly College’ by GI Jobs Magazine 2010-2014;2016 and 2017Berkeley College named a ‘Military Friendly College’ by Military Advanced EducationMagazine 2010-2015 and 2017









http://berkeleycollege.libguides.com/veterans

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Talk to us. We’re here to help.

To learn more about opportunities for military and veteran students at Berkeley College,visit:

BerkeleyCollege.edu/Military

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.



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FinancesStudents interested in applying for financial aid must submit a Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA). As a result, students eligible for financial aid will be offered afinancial aid package detailing eligibility for federal, state, and institutional grants,scholarships, and loans. Federal and state aid will be awarded to eligible students based onneed and enrollment level as determined by federal and state formulas. Berkeley Collegeneedbased aid may be awarded to students who have borrowed their annual maximumStafford loan and have unmet needs after federal and state aid has been awarded. Allstudents have the opportunity, and are encouraged, to meet with a financial aidadministrator.

Berkeley College recommends that students avoid unnecessary borrowing. College financialaid packages are developed with this goal in mind. Generally, eligibility for grants andscholarships will be considered before Federal Direct Student Loans are included. Financialaid packages are calculated to reflect charges that are payable directly to the College,including tuition and fees and the cost of student housing obtained through the College.

Disbursement of AidEarly Refund for Books and SuppliesLifetime Eligibility DisclosuresOther Financial Aid RefundsOther Title IV RefundsSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

















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Disbursement of AidInformation on disbursement of aid is available in the 20172018 Undergraduate Catalog.To view, please click on the link below.

Disbursement of Aid











http://berkeleycollege.edu/student-handbook/catalog-2017-2018-17613.htm

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Early Refund for Books and SuppliesInformation on early refund for books and supplies is available in the 20172018Undergraduate Catalog. To view, please click on the link below.

Early Refund for Books and Supplies












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Lifetime Eligibility DisclosuresInformation on lifetime eligibility disclosures is available in the 20172018 UndergraduateCatalog. To view, please click on the link below.

Lifetime Eligibility Disclosures












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Other Financial Aid RefundsInformation on other financial aid refunds, other than federal Title IV aid, is available in the20172018 Undergraduate Catalog. To view, please click on the link below.

Other Financial Aid Refunds












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Other Title IV RefundsInformation on other Title IV refunds is available in the 20172018 Undergraduate Catalog.To view, please click on the link below.

Other Title IV Refunds














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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Qualitative Assessments: Every matriculated student is required to maintain a minimumgrade point average (GPA), which varies based on the number of credits the student hasalready attempted. Compliance with this qualitative requirement is measured every term.Continued failure to meet this standard after a warning (automatic) or probationary (whenpermitted) period, or failing to fulfill the requirements of a prescribed academic plan, willlead to dismissal from the College. Probation may be granted and academic plans may beprescribed at the sole discretion of the College, only after a successful appeal by thestudent. Some programs have more restrictive requirements using different thresholds forpassing grades. The details can be viewed, by program, in the Catalog. All course gradesbelow the minimum passing standard for that course will be treated as failures incalculating the student’s GPA for qualitative assessment. Students will not be allowed tochange programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

Quantitative Assessments: Students are also required to pass a minimum percentage ofthe credits they attempt in order to remain eligible for enrollment. Quantitative progressassessments are subject to those same warning, probation, and academic plan proceduresevery term. Some programs have more restrictive requirements using different thresholdsfor passing grades. The details can be viewed, by program, in the Catalog. All coursegrades below the minimum passing standard for that course will be treated as creditsattempted and not earned for purposes of quantitative assessment. Students will not beallowed to change programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

QUALITATIVE STANDARDS

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain the GPA specifiedbelow:

Qualitative Standards

Degree Programs

Credits Attempted Required GPA

0-15 1.5

16-30 1.75

31 or more 2

LPN to B.S.N Program

Required GPA 2.75

Certificate Programs

Required GPA 2

For this purpose, credits attempted are all those completed that receive a letter grade(including an F, WP, and Developmental credits).

Students in the LPN to B.S.N. program must maintain a 2.75 GPA while enrolled in theprogram. Students in all other Baccalaureate programs must have a GPA of at least 2.00













after completing 31 or more credits.

QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS

In addition to the qualitative standards set forth above, students must meet quantitativestandards of progress in order to remain eligible for enrollment.

150 Percent Rule

In order to maintain the quantitative standards for satisfactory academic progress,students must be able to complete their programs by the time they have attempted 150percent of the required credit hours necessary for graduation in their degree programs.The maximum timeframe for each program is listed below:

Maximum Timeframe Standards

Program

CreditsRequired forGraduation

MaximumAttempted CreditsAllowed

Associate's degree (A.A.S. and A.S.) 60 90

Bachelor's degree (B.B.A., B.F.A., B.S., and B.S.N.) 120 180

Patient Care Technician Certificate 33 49

Practical Nurse Certificate 50 75

Medical Assistant Certificate 30 45

Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding Certificate 30 45

Surgical Processing Technician Certificate 33 49

Application of the 150 Percent Rule

The College includes developmental and test credits as “credits attempted” in applying the150 percent metric. For students who have changed programs and/or have returned tocomplete additional degrees, only the attempted credits applicable to their currentprograms will be counted in the 150 percent calculation. Students will not be allowed tochange programs without approval from the Academic Advisement Department.

Students for whom it is no longer possible to comply with the 150 percent rule beforeprogram completion will be declared ineligible to participate in Title IV or TAG programs. Atthe discretion of the Provost’s Office, these students may be dismissed from the College.Such decisions are not appealable.

Progress Assessments

To help students avoid reaching the 150 percent point, the College tests student progressevery term, based on attempted vs. earned benchmarks. The following standards areapplied:

Degree Programs




0-30 50

31-45 65

46 or more 67

Cerficate Programs


0-15 50

16 or more 67

For this purpose, attempted credits include developmental courses, test credits, and allcredits accepted in transfer. In addition, all credits for which a letter grade was received,including F, WP, and WF (withdrawn after tuition assessment), are counted as attemptedcredits. Credits earned include all coursework that was successfully completed (studentreceived a passing grade).

Please note that in some certificate programs the grade of C is treated as a failing grade.Consult the Berkeley College Undergraduate Catalog or Student Handbook Supplementsapplicable to certain health studies programs for program-specific details.

WARNINGS AND APPEALS

Warning of Failure to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements

Students who, for the first time, fail to meet standards will automatically be placed onWarning status for the following term. Students on Warning status may continue to beenrolled and, if applicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid. Students who meet theSAP standards during the Warning (subsequent) term will be restored to good standing.

Appeals for Probation

Students who fail to meet standards during the Warning term may appeal to be placed onProbation status for the subsequent term. Failure to submit an appeal if required will resultin withdrawal from the College. Students on probation may continue to be enrolled and, ifapplicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid. Students who have met the SAPstandards by the end of the probationary term will be restored to good standing.

Appeals for Academic Plans

Students who fail to meet the SAP standards by the end of a probation term may appealagain to be given academic plans customized for their needs. Failure to submit an appeal ifrequired will result in withdrawal from the College. Academic plans, to which students mustagree, are designed to allow students to achieve compliance with SAP requirements withina reasonable period of time. Students on academic plans may continue to be enrolled and,if applicable, maintain their eligibility for financial aid programs as long as they satisfy theterms and conditions of their plans.

Academic Advisement

The College will promptly contact students placed on Warning, Probation, or Academic Planstatus to offer additional academic support services.

Appeal Procedures



Students dismissed for failure to meet qualitative standards or prescribed quantitativebenchmarks may appeal those dismissals by timely submission of online eForms.Dismissals for failure to satisfy the 150 percent rule are not appealable.

Students will be notified when their appeals have been submitted successfully. The appealswill be reviewed, as needed, by the SAP Review Committee, which is comprised ofrepresentatives appointed by the Provost’s Office. Decisions made by the SAP ReviewCommittee will be based on several criteria, including any special circumstances thatcontributed to the failure to satisfy SAP requirements and material changes in suchcircumstances. Students who successfully appeal may be restored to good academicstanding by meeting the SAP standards in the subsequent term or following theirprescribed academic plans. Students whose appeals are granted will receive instructionsfrom the Academic Advisement Department on how to proceed. Approved appeals will behonored for two terms, the term for which they are appealing and the subsequent term.

Provisional Appeals

Students on Warning or Probation status who are not succeeding in their studies areencouraged to submit provisional appeals even before the end of the term. Provisionalappeals by students who go on to meet SAP standards in that term will be deemedwithdrawn.

Denial of an Appeal

If a failing student’s appeal is denied, the student will be notified and dismissed from theCollege.

Reinstatement after Dismissal or Loss of Eligibility for Financial Aid Due to Failureto Meet SAP Standards

The College will consider exceptional appeals for reinstatement of students who have notbeen enrolled for a minimum of one term. Students dismissed or declared ineligible forfinancial aid due to their failure to meet SAP standards may later experience positivechanges in their personal circumstances that improve their chances for future academicsuccess. Reinstatement of such students will be at the non-appealable discretion of theProvost’s Office and will be conditioned upon adherence to prescribed academic plans. Onlythose whose student accounts are current will be considered for reinstatement.

SAP and Transfer Credits

In measuring compliance with SAP standards, transfer credits will be considered as creditsattempted and earned. Therefore, since transfer credits are ungraded but are neverthelesscounted in calculating SAP requirements, transfer students may be required to earn atleast a 2.00 GPA in their first term (and all subsequent terms) at Berkeley in order toremain in good standing.

SAP and Repeated Courses

When a course is successfully repeated, the original failure(s) is not included in calculatingthe cumulative GPA or the qualitative requirements. For the quantitative SAP measure,however, each failed attempt will be included in the “courses attempted” portion of theevaluation.

SAP and Incomplete Grades

Effective January 1, 2012, initial calculations of SAP will treat incomplete grades as Fgrades until such incompletes are replaced with passing letter grades. After the first weekof the following term, all unresolved incomplete grades will convert to F grades and will betreated as such in all SAP evaluations. To accommodate grade changes, final SAPcalculations are made after all grades have been recorded.

SAP and Course Withdrawal

Students who drop courses will receive letter grades of either WP (withdrawn-passing) orWF (withdrawn-failing). These grades will not be considered in the application of qualitativerequirements, but will be counted as credits attempted for quantitative purposes.

SAP and Developmental Coursework




Effective January 1, 2012, even though they are not applied toward the number of creditsrequired to complete a program of study, developmental credits will be included in bothqualitative and quantitative SAP measurements.

SAP and Non-Matriculated Students

Students enrolled as non-matriculated students will not be held to the SAP standards.However, if non-matriculated students matriculate, then all coursework will be included inSAP calculations.



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The Berkeley College Public Safety Department works continuously to maintain a safeenvironment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. All members of the Berkeleycommunity are encouraged to join in maintaining safe and pleasant places to learn, live,and work.

Students can help in several ways:

Be aware of surroundingsDo not leave belongings unattendedReport unusual or suspicious behaviorIn the event of an emergency, contact local police (911), security officer, or campusoperating officerFor further assistance, dial “0” from any campus phone

Parking

Oncampus parking is available for students at the Woodland Park, Paramus, andWoodbridge campuses. Parking permits, which may be obtained from the Office of StudentDevelopment and Campus Life, are required for all campuses and must be displayed in thevehicles. Please note that general parking is prohibited in areas reserved for thehandicapped or for visitors, faculty, or staff.

A limited number of parking permits is also available each semester on a firstcome, firstserve basis for students attending the Dover campus. Applications may be submittedthrough the Student Development and Campus Life Department. It is recommended thatstudents use public parking lots that are available throughout the town.

The College is not responsible for theft of or damage to vehicles or their contents. It issuggested that you remove anything of special value, such as laptops, from your car orlock them in the trunk while parked on campus.

Public parking garages and limited onstreet parking are available near the Newark, WhitePlains, Midtown Manhattan, and Brooklyn campuses. The White Plains campus is diagonallyacross the street from the Hamilton Main Municipal Parking Garage. The public garageoffers hourly rate day parking, and a limited number of quarterly parking permits areavailable for purchase through the Student Accounts Office. In addition, the WhitePlains Transportation Center is three blocks from campus and provides bus and trainservice.

The College encourages all students to use public transportation whenever possible.

Food Service

Woodland Park has a cafe located in the atrium in the Renaissance Hall building. A varietyof hot and cold foods, snacks, and beverages are available throughout the day. All otherlocations offer vending machines and microwave ovens in their Student Centers and haverestaurants nearby.

Fire Drill Procedures

Fire drills are held several times during the year for your protection. Please familiarizeyourself with the detailed instructions posted in classrooms and residence halls.









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Insurance

The College is not responsible for loss of or damage to the personal property of students orguests, who should take reasonable steps to protect their belongings. It is recommendedthat students arrange for appropriate insurance coverage for their personal property.

Residence Halls

Student housing is available at the White Plains campus. Policies governing the operationof Cottage Place and Sussex House Residence Halls are set forth in the Residence LifeHandbook. Any student who fails to abide by such policies may be subject to disciplinaryaction, up to and including dismissal from housing or from the College.

Contact Information

Contact information for students must be current. Students can change their addresses, aswell as cell or home telephone numbers, through the Student SelfService tab onBlackboard. To change a student’s name in the College’s records, the student must presentlegal documentation of the new name to the Office of the Registrar with a request tomodify the name under which the student originally enrolled.

BerkAlert

Prior to or during an emergency situation, the College may utilize BerkAlert to notifystudents of any pending emergency via text messaging and email. Contact information forstudents must be current in order for them to be reached in the event of an emergency.Students must access the Student SelfService tab on Blackboard to update their contactinformation.

The Berkeley Store

School supplies and a selection of Berkeley College apparel and merchandise are availableon the online Berkeley Store and an onsite store on the Woodland Park campus. Studentsmay shop online and have their orders shipped to any Berkeley College campus for pick upat no extra charge. The Berkeley Store hours are posted on its website.

Most courses use eTexts and do not require traditional textbooks. If a traditional textbookis required for a course, the information, including course requirements, pricing,International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), and available textbook options may befound on The Berkeley Store's website. Textbooks are generally available two weeks beforethe start of each semester.

When the program tuition and fees includes books and supplies, students have the optionof purchasing any required traditional textbooks and supplies from another source, as longas they meet the requirements for the course. In order to receive a credit fortextbooks/supplies that are purchased from another source, a student must request awaiver from the Department Chair who will determine the appropriateness of the items. Ifapproved, the Chair will forward that information to the Berkeley Store to verify that theitems distributed by the College have been returned, and the waiver will be forwarded tothe Student Accounts Department so that a credit can be applied to the student’s account.

Students with financial aid credit may charge required course supplies other than booksagainst the funds by submitting a signed "Transfer of Funds Request" form to the StudentAccounts Department. This form is available on Blackboard.



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