2013 FallSemester

RegistrationGuide

Aug 26 - Dec 20Friday night and Saturday

classes Sept 6 - Dec 7

• • • IMPORTANT DATES

April 22 registration beginsAug 5 payment dueafter Aug 5 payment due within 24 hoursAug 21 campus offices closed until 10:45 amAug 26 classes beginAug 30 last day for drop/refund

Fall Registration Guide

Fall Semester 2013Credit Course Registration and Payment Information

New and Returning Students

9700 France Avenue SouthBloomington, Minnesota 55431

952-358-82001 866-880-8740

Fax: 952-358-8101www.normandale.edu

Normandale Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employerand educator, and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

This document can be made available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilitiesby calling 952-358-8625, 1 866-880-8740 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1 800-657-3599.

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Visit Us! NormandaleGetting Started SessionsLearn about Normandale admission procedures, programs, student services, and registration. Stay for a presentation on financial aidimmediately following some of the Getting Started Sessions.

Getting Started Sessions will cover:• General overview of the college • Tuition affordability of Normandale• Steps to start at Normandale • Financial aid-loans and grants• Programs and degrees • Clubs and Organizations• Services for students • Question session

No appointment necessary. Go to www.normandale.edu/visit

Contents

Getting Started Information Sessions ........................................................................3

Directory of Services ....................................................................................................4

8 Steps to a Successful Start..................................................................................5-13

Admission ........................................................................................................................6

Transcripts ......................................................................................................................7

Financial Aid..............................................................................................................8, 15

Placement Testing..........................................................................................................9

New Student Information............................................................................................10

Registration ..................................................................................................................11

Adding, Dropping & Withdrawing ............................................................................12

Waitlisting......................................................................................................................12

College Calendar ..........................................................................................................13

Payment Options ..........................................................................................................14

Tuition & Fees ..........................................................................................................14-15

Refund Policy ................................................................................................................15

Textbooks ......................................................................................................................15

DARS, uSelect ..............................................................................................................16

Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................................................16

Student Rights, Data Practices..................................................................................17

Directory of ServicesSome offices or facilities may be closed or operate on reduced hours when classes are not in session.

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Admissions Office952-358-8201, Rm C 1037, Mon-Thurs 8 am-6:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: admissions@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/admissions

Advising/Counseling952-358-8261, Rm C 1036, Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmwww.normandale.edu/counseling

Business Office (Tuition Payments)952-358-8242, Rm C 1087,Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmNon class days 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: businessoffice@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/fiscal-services

Campus Store952-358-9250, Rm K 1430,Mon-Thurs 7:45 am-6 pm, Fri 7:45 am-4 pmhttp://bookstore.normandale.edu

Center for Experiential Education952-358-8119, Rm C 1066,Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: servicelearning@normandale.edu

Child Care Center952-358-8613, Rm C 1007, Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri 7:30-4 pmFor children 6 weeks through 12 years of age

Computer Center Labs952-358-8181, Rms C 3022 and P 1806Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-9:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-6:30 pmSat, 7:45 am-3:45 pm

Dining Services (Closed Holidays and Breaks)952-358-8614, Rm K 0450• Activities Building - 2nd Floor

To Your Health: Mon-Thurs 10 am-2 pm• College Services Building - 2nd Floor

Java Junction: Mon-Fri 7 am-8 pm, Sat 7:30 am-2 pm

• Kopp Student Center - 1st and 2nd Floor98th Street Eatery: Mon-Fri 7 am-3 pmSabinos Trattoria: Mon-Thurs 3-7 pmOverlook Cafe: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-5 pm,Fri 7:30 am-1 pm

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office952-358-8250, Rm C 1074Mon & Wed 8 am-6 pmTue, Thurs, Fri 8 am-4 pmLimited services available 2-4 pmEmail: finaid@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/finaid

Kopp Student Center / Kopp Central 952-358-8120, Rm K 1417 / Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-10pm, Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, Sat 8 am-2 pm

Kopp Student Center / ID Card Services952-358-8120, Rm K 1417 / Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-9:30 pm, Fri 8 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8 am-1:30 pm

Library952-358-8290, Rm L 2701Mon-Thurs 7:45 am-9:50 pm; Fri 7:45 am-5:50 pm; Sat 9 am-3:50 pm

Mahendra Nath Career & Academic Planning Center952-358-8638, Rm C 1032, Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm; Fri 8 am-4:30 pm; Website: www.normandale.edu/capc

Multicultural Student Center952-358-8436, Rm K 1401Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pmWebsite: www.normandale.edu/multicultural

Office for Students with Disabilities952-358-8625, OSD Walk-in Office, Rm L 2740952-358-8623, Debbie Tillman, Director, Rm L 2700Mon-Thurs 8 am to 5 pm; Fri 8 am to 4 pmEmail: osd@normandale.edu

Records / Registration952-358-8220, Rm C 1083,Mon-Thurs 8 am-6:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: records@normandale.eduWebsite: www.normandale.edu/records

Textbook Depot 952-358-8502, Rm K 0436, Mon-Fri 7:45 am-4 pm; extended hours at semesterstart; Website: http://bookstore.normandale.edu

Tutoring Center 952-358-8624/8830, Rm C 2120,Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm

Veterans Advisor952-358-8776, Kari Rusch-Curl, Advisor, Rm C 1066

Veterans Certifying Official952-358-8333, Samantha Cyphers Rm C 1083

Additional Numbers952-358-8215, Transcripts 952-358-8280, Security 952-358-8300, Class cancellations

August 21All campus officeswill be closed until10:45 am.

8 Steps to a Successful Start

Become a student at Normandale Community College in just eight easy steps!

APPLY FOR ADMISSION................................................................952-358-8201

Complete a Normandale application for admission online atwww.normandale.edu/apply or download and submit a paper applicationalong with the $20 application fee. The last day to apply for fall semester isAugust 11, 2013. Students who are currently admitted at another college orinstitution may choose to enroll at Normandale Community College as avisiting student at www.normandale.edu/faapply and are not required tosubmit an application for admission.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (OR GED CERTIFICATE) ....952-358-8201

Confirm your high school graduation or previous attendance at any collegeincluding Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program(CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) score reports. Official transcriptsmust be prepared and sealed by the issuing institution in an envelope bearingthe issuing institution’s letterhead (see page 7).

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (IF NEEDED) ..................................952-358-8250

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov.For more information go to www.normandale.edu/finaid

TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS ............................................................952-358-8201

Schedule and complete any required placement testing in reading, writing andmathematics as directed in your acceptance letter.

COMPLETE AN ADVISING & REGISTRATION SESSION ..........952-358-8201

When you have satisfied your placement test requirements, you will be notifiedof upcoming advising and course registration dates. You should immediatelyreserve space at the earliest available session by following the instructions inyour acceptance letter.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES ..............................................................952-358-8220

Returning students register online at www.normandale.edu/register. New studentswill register at their advising and registration session.

PAY TUITION....................................................................................952-358-8242

Make tuition payments online through eServices. Set up a Nelnet monthlypayment plan at www.normandale.edu/pay-tuition, and select payment plans,or pay in person at the Business Office located on the first floor of CollegeServices. Payment options include cash, check or credit card.

BUY BOOKS AND PICK UP FREE STUDENT ID

Books may be purchased at the Textbook Depot (Rm K 0430) in the KoppStudent Center or online at http://bookstore.normandale.edu. Call 952-358-8502with questions about textbooks. Get your Student ID at the Kopp Central Desk (Rm K 1417). Questions? Call 952-358-8120.

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ADMISSION PROCEDUREGo to www.normandale.edu/apply toapply online or download and submit aprintable application form along with the$20 application fee.

Normandale accepts all students with ahigh school diploma or GED certificate forgeneral admission. Specialized careerprograms such as Dental Hygiene,Nursing and Dietetic Technology havelimited enrollment, are competitivelybased and have additional academic andapplication requirements.

Visiting Student StatusStudents who are currently admitted at another college or institution maychoose to enroll at NormandaleCommunity college as a visitingstudent and are not required to submit an application for admission.

For more information, go towww.normandale.edu/apply and click“Visiting Student”.

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENTOPTIONS (PSE0)For more information about PSEO applica-tions, visit PSEO Student Admissions websiteat www.normandale.edu/apply and select“PSEO” to learn more about the programrequirements and to download the PSEOapplication form and the MN Department ofEducation Notice of Registration form.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONSApplicants from another country seeking toattend full time on a student visa (F-1) areconsidered for acceptance for fall andspring semesters (no summer admissions).The application deadline for fall semester isJune 1 and for spring semester it is October1. A special application form is requiredalong with documentation of high schoolgraduation, English proficiency and proof ofsufficient financial resources before an I-20

will be issued. For additional information oninternational admission, go towww.normandale.edu/apply and select“International Student.”

SENIOR CITIZENSMinnesota residents aged 62 or older mayregister for courses at a reduced tuition rate.Seniors may register beginning the first dayof the academic term on a space-availablebasis. Visit the Records Office each term tobe sure you are registered as a senior citizenfor tuition purposes.

For more information about how to apply, goto www.normandale.edu/apply.

Step 1: Apply for Admission

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Step 2: Submit TranscriptsTRANSCRIPTSStudents who have no previouscollege coursework must submit highschool transcripts or GED certificatewith their admissions application.Students who submit their transcriptsprior to high school graduation mustsubmit a final, official high schooltranscript to the Office of Admissionsprior to the end of their first term atNormandale.

Transfer students must submit officialtranscripts from all institutions they haveattended when they apply for admission.Students who submit transcripts withcourses in progress must submit a finaltranscript upon completion of thecoursework. Transcripts will be evaluatedfor transfer of credits, courseequivalencies, and placement testingrequirements or waivers.

Transcripts from other MnSCUinstitutions: Normandale willelectronically retrieve your transcriptfrom other MnSCU institutions you haveattended at no cost to you, so it is notnecessary to submit transcripts fromthese institutions. However, if you haveMnSCU coursework in progress at thetime of admission or you completeadditional coursework after admission,you must notify the NormandaleAdmissions Office to retrieve yourtranscript once your coursework hasbeen completed. Certain holds, such as apast due amount, will prevent us fromretrieving your electronic transcript. It isyour responsibility to ensure that yourrecords are free of holds and to notify theNormandale Admissions Office once yourholds have been lifted.

SCORE REPORTSFor possible waivers from placement testingor for consideration of transfer credit(depending on which test was completed),submit ACT, SAT, and placement examinationscores administered at other institutions, orsubmit official score reports from theAdvanced Placement Program (AP), theCollege Level Examination Program (CLEP),International Baccalaureate (IB), and others.Score reports should be submitted to theOffice of Admissions at the time of application.

Types of Financial AidCollege financial aid resources consistof: Grants and Scholarships (moneythat you do not have to pay back)Loans (money that you must pay back)Work Study (money you earn throughcampus employment).

HOW TO APPLYYou can apply and be considered forgrants, loans and part-time jobswhether or you are a full-time or part-time student. We recommend allowinga minimum of five weeks for theprocessing of your financial aid file(from the time you file the FAFSA). Thiswill make sure you get your funds in atimely manner.

For additional information call theFinancial Aid Office at 952-358-8250 or go towww.normandale.edu/finaid.

FAFSAYou can start the process bycompleting the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). Thefastest and most accurate method is atwww.fafsa.gov. You (and your parents,if applicable) should apply for a federalPIN. The PIN is your electronicsignature when applying for financialaid and will be used in other aidprocesses. You can have the results ofyour FAFSA sent to Normandale byusing the Federal School Code 007954.

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMSIn order to receive federal and statestudent aid, you must be admitted toNormandale, declare a major, and beseeking a degree or certificate. Somecertificate programs, such as NursingAssistant, Computers/InformationManagement, Marketing Managementand Exercise Science, are not eligiblefor financial aid.

Federal Pell Grant RecipientsChanges to your class schedule (adds,drops, withdrawals or course exchanges)after the 5th day of the term may result in thereduction of your Pell Grant. If you add acourse after the 5th day of the term, your PellGrant cannot be adjusted for the increase incredits. If you drop a class and add anotherclass that is the same number of creditsafter the 5th day of the term, your aid willalso be reduced, as the added class will benot be recognized for financial aid purposes.

MN State Grant RecipientsStudents who are eligible for the MN StateGrant must have a valid FAFSA atNormandale no more than 30 days after thestart of the term. The Financial Aid Officemay request unofficial transcripts from allprevious colleges attended in order todetermine your aid eligibility.

LOANSStudents who wish to use loans to assistwith their educational expenses must beenrolled in at least 6 aid-eligible credits. You must complete a Master PromissoryNote (MPN), Entrance Counseling, and aloan request in order to receive loan funds.You will need your federal PIN for thisprocess. We encourage you to complete this process at least 2 weeks before the loanfunds are needed.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSPOLICY STATEMENT (For complete policy, go to www.normandale.edu/sap)You must make satisfactory academicprogress toward a degree or certificate toattend Normandale and remain eligible forfinancial aid. Requirements include:• Cumulative GPA of 2.0• Completion of 67% of credits attempted• Not reaching or exceeding 150% of the

maximum credits needed for attainment ofyour chosen degree or certificate (includ-ing transfer credits).

WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE/RETURNOF TITLE IV FUNDSIf you withdraw from all credits for which youare currently enrolled, financial aid disbursedis subject to Federal Return of Title IV Funds,as well as a calculation of return of state aidprograms. You may also be required to repaya portion of the financial aid you received ifyour courses are not completed satisfactorily. The complete policy is available atwww.normandale.edu/titleiv.

NORMANDALE SCHOLARSHIPSNormandale Community College Foundationmakes scholarship funds available torecognize students who have demonstratedoutstanding academic, leadership, service,extracurricular achievements or financialneed. Scholarships are available for bothnew and current/returning students. Applications are available atwww.normandale.edu/scholarships.

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

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Placement TestingAll new entering students shouldcomplete placement testing in reading,writing and math prior to registering forcourses. The results of the tests provideaccurate course placement based oncurrent skills to help ensure studentsuccess. New applicants will receiveinformation on how to schedule andcomplete the placement testing in theiracceptance letter.

For additional information on possiblewaivers, how to prepare for the tests,placement levels for transfer students,and ESL students, go to FrequentlyAsked Questions for Admissions atwww.normandale.edu/placement.

PLACEMENT TESTING FOR STUDENTSWHO ARE NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS Lack of English skills will not be a barrier toadmission or participation. We takeappropriate measures to assess eachstudent’s ability to participate and benefitthrough readiness assessment andcounseling. The assessment will ensuremore accurate placement in appropriatecourse levels and help to determine whetherstrengthening English language skills arenecessary to maximize the student’sacademic success. If needed, Normandaleoffers an excellent program, English forAcademic Purposes (EAP) to help studentsprepare for the many English languagedemands of their future academic career.

PLACEMENT TESTING WAIVER OREXEMPTION Students may be waived from participating inplacement testing by submitting copies ofscore reports such as ACT, SAT for possiblewaivers from placement testing requirements.

PLACEMENT TESTING FOR TRANSFERSTUDENTSStudents transferring from accreditedcolleges or universities or holding abaccalaureate degree from a United Statescollege/university may not need to completesome parts of the placement test. Studentsshould submit transcripts of previous college-level score reports for possible waivers fromplacement testing requirements.

For additional information on possible waiversand placement testing for transfer studentssee the Frequently Asked Questions forAdmissions atwww.normandale.edu/placement.

ACCOMMODATIONSStudents who need accommodations forplacement testing because of a disabilityshould contact the Office for Students withDisabilities (OSD) at 952-358-8625 orosd@normandale.edu.

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Step 5: Complete Advising & Registration

Who Needs to AttendAdvising & Registration?All new students to NormandaleCommunity College are required toattend an Advising and RegistrationSession. Students will make an onlinereservation for the session they plan toattend. Placement testingrequirements should be satisfiedbefore attending Advising andRegistration. Please bring anacceptable form of photo I.D. forcheck-in purposes.

What should I bring to my Advising Session? • A valid photo ID

For more information on how toregister for classes, go towww.normandale.edu/enroll

To help facilitate a successful transition tocollege life, Normandale provides thefollowing programs:

ADVISING & REGISTRATION SESSIONFOR NEW STUDENTSTo prepare students for a successful start toNormandale, new students attend anAdvising and Registration session to registerfor the first time. This program provides anopportunity to become better acquaintedwith the Normandale campus, its policies,student life, and academic successprograms. In addition, students will workwith advisors and counselors to plan theireducation program and register for classes.New applicants will receive information onhow to schedule a time to attend Advisingand Registration in their acceptance letter. It is important that students arrive on time,bring an acceptable form of photoidentification. The session is 2-3 hours long.

ACADEMIC ADVISINGAdvisors and counselors are available tohelp students achieve their educationalgoals. Students can obtain assistance inselecting courses, choosing a major,transferring to another college, planning forgraduation requirements, evaluation oftranscripts from other colleges anduniversities, or planning strategies foracademic success.

Advisors and counselors are available bothday and evening. Contact the Advising andCounseling receptionist at 952-358-8261 foroffice hours and counselor availability.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING OR PRIOR TO SPRING 2013Fall 2013 registration begins Monday April 22. The number of credits you have successfullycompleted both at Normandale and in transfer (as accepted) will determine your registrationdate and time (or “window”) as reflected below. If you do not know how many credits you haveearned, consult eServices or visit the Records Office with photo identification.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS WHOSE FIRSTSEMESTER IS SUMMER 2013 ORFALL 2013New students register at theirmandatory advising and registrationsession. See “Advising & Registrationfor New Students” on page 10.

REGISTRATION FOR VISITINGSTUDENTS AND NON-DEGREESEEKING STUDENTSVisiting and non-degree seekingstudents may register beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, April 29.

Step 6: Register for Classes

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RegistrationGuidelinesAll students must register online atwww.normandale.edu/register.Exception: Students in the CollegeSuccess Program (identified ineServices with a hold code of 0059,College Prep Standards) must registerin person with the written approval ofan advisor or counselor.

1. Before registration begins on April22, log in to eServices to:a. Be sure you know your student ID

number and password.b. Understand how to register.c. Verify you have no holds to

prevent your registration.d. Determine when you can register.

2. Meet with an advisor or counselor toplan your schedule.

3. Be sure to learn about courseprerequisites. You may be allowed toregister for classes even if you havenot met them. If it has beendetermined you enrolled in a classfor which you have not met theprerequisites, the College mayremove you from the class without a refund.

RESOURCESComplete registration and waitlistinstructions are available by clicking the“Registration Instructions” link atwww.normandale.edu/register.

For information about registration holds,go to www.normandale.edu/holds.

STUDENTS IN THE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMMeet with an advisor or counselor beforeyour registration window opens. Your ad-visor/counselor will assist you in selectingclasses and will sign your registrationform. To register, bring your signed form tothe Records Office with photo identifica-tion after your registration window opens.

GRADING METHODSMost classes at Normandale are gradedA through F. Other options include:

P/NC: Students have the option of takingany course numbered below 1000 forPass/No Credit rather than for a lettergrade. A grade of P assumes the studentcompleted the course with a minimumgrade of C. A grade of NC indicates thestudent did not successfully complete thecourse. Grades of P and NC do not countin a student’s grade point average but docount in calculating the student’s comple-tion rate when determining satisfactoryacademic progress. The default gradingmethod for most MATH courses num-bered below 1000 is P/NC. You maychange the grading method up to thecourse withdrawal deadline.

AU: Students who wish to take a class forpersonal enrichment or skill building butwho do not need credit for the class mayelect to audit a class. The student has noacademic responsibility for auditedclasses. Audited classes are not givencredit, do not transfer, and are not eligiblefor financial aid or VA benefits.

To change to Pass/No credit or Auditgrading method: The registration instructions atwww.normandale.edu/register reflect howto select these grading methods at the timeof registration. If you have alreadyregistered and want to change yourgrading option, log in to eServices, then:1. Click “Courses & Registration”2. Click “View/Modify Schedule”.3. Click the� (pencil) icon next to the course

ID of the desired class.4. From the “Grade Method” drop-down

menu, select the desired grading option.5. Enter your password, then click“Submit”.8. The result of your request (success or

failure and why) will display.

ADDING AND DROPPINGApril 22 – August 30You may add full-semester classes throughAugust 30; you may drop full-semester class-es through the August 30 for a 100% refund.If you cancel all classes after the fifth day ofthe term, you may qualify for a refund or par-tial refund; see the refund schedule on page15. You may add and drop late-starting class-es (those that begin 8/30 or later) one busi-ness day after the first class meeting.

Financial aid recipients: Before makingany schedule changes, see “Federal PellGrant Recipients” on page 8.

WITHDRAWINGAugust 31 – November 27*After the drop period, a student maywithdraw from any course prior to thewithdrawal deadline (approximately 80% ofthe length of the course). Withdrawaldeadlines are published in the registrationguide each term for full-term classes;students should consult the course notes ineServices for withdrawal deadlines forclasses that do not meet for the full term.

When a student withdraws from a class, agrade of W is recorded on the student’s aca-demic record. A grade of W does not count ascredits attempted or earned for calculating astudent’s GPA, but it is considered for the pur-pose of satisfactory academic progress forenrollment and financial aid. A student whodrops or withdraws from a course is no longerallowed to attend or participate in that course.

Students are encouraged to confer with theirprofessors and an advisor or counselor aspart of the official withdrawal process.

Students who drop or withdraw from allclasses during a term may be entitled to afull or partial refund. See the Refund Policyon page 15 for more information.

Students are responsible for understandingthe impact of such action on their studentaccount and financial aid status.

*Classes that meet less than the full semes-ter have an adjusted withdrawal date. Con-sult the Records Office for more information.

COURSE PREREQUISITESA prerequisite is a requirement that a studentmust complete in order to enroll in a course.Prerequisites include courses, placement

test results and other criteria established byfaculty to ensure a student has adequatepreparation to be academically successful ina course. The catalog course descriptionand the semester course schedule indicatecourse prerequisites. Students areresponsible for the prerequisite requirementsfor all classes, even if not enforced by theregistration system. For mathematicscourses, prerequisites must have beencompleted within 24 months before the datethe course begins. Students who register fora course for which they have not met theprerequisite requirements may be removedfrom that class and receive no refund.

COURSE WAITLISTINGWhen your course search results indicate aclass is full, you have the option to addyourself to its wait list to reserve a seat inthe event one becomes available. The lastday to add yourself to a waitlist is the fifthday of the semester.

Notification of an open seatBe sure to utilize your student email accountat www.normandale.edu/studentemail; youwill be notified at this email address as yourposition on the waitlist moves up. Once youare offered a seat in your waitlisted class,you have exactly 24 hours to register (theemail will indicate your registration deadline).It is extremely important, therefore, that youmonitor your email closely so you do not missyour waitlist opening.

Important: Being able to add yourself to awaitlist does not mean you will be eligible toregister for the class if a seat becomesavailable. Be sure you resolve all holds,verify in eServices you will pass courseprerequisites, and remove all otherregistration barriers in advance so that youcan register when a waitlisted seat isoffered to you. Waitlisted seats becomeavailable 24 hours a day, includingweekends, and staff may not be available toassist you. You cannot be returned to youroriginal place on the waitlist if you fail toregister during the 24-hour window.

Viewing your waitlisted classesView your waitlisted classes in eServices byclicking “Courses & Registration” and then“Review My Plan.” Your plan also displaysyour position on the waitlist and allows youto remove yourself from the waitlists ofcourses you no longer want.

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ATTENDANCE AT YOUR FIRST CLASSIS VERY IMPORTANT!Many classes at Normandale are in greatdemand. In order to provide registrationfor students waiting for openings, *thecollege may drop you and open yourplace to another student if you do not at-tend the first class. Therefore, it is impor-tant you attend the first class to confirmyour registration. Essential informationand expectations are presented duringthe first day of class. Notify your profes-sor if you are unable to attend the firstclass but wish to remain enrolled. *If you decide not to attend, do not rely on the college to drop you. You must drop your classes by the drop deadline date to avoidpayment obligations.

ONLINE COURSE OPTIONSSome web-based courses are offered completely online; others require students to attend on-campus course orientations, complete exams on campus, or attend otherrequired meetings. Consult the individual class notes in the course schedule to determine specific requirements. For more information, go towww.normandale.edu/online-ed.

CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONEarn credit through course integratedService-Learning opportunities as well asCooperative Education and Internships. Formore information, contact the Center forExperiential Education at 952-358-8119.

LEARNING COMMUNITIESA Learning Community combines two orthree separate courses into one larger“block of courses” during a semester. Cours-es are linked together by a common interdis-ciplinary theme or objective and enroll acommon group of students. Individual in-structors work together to collaborate oncourse objectives, assignments and projectsso students can make meaningful connec-tions between the different disciplines. Stu-dents still get credit for each individualcourse, but acquire a deeper understandingof subjects and have an opportunity for moreinteraction in the overall college experience.Call 952-358-8473 for further information.

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College CalendarFALL SEMESTER 2013 • AUG 26 - DEC 20Payment due ........................................................................Aug 5(after Aug. 5, payment due within 24 hrs. of registration)Fall Semester classes begin ..........................................Aug 26Last day to add/drop a class ..........................................Aug 30Holiday, no classes ............................................................Sept 2Financial aid applied to student accounts begins ........Sept 3Financial aid disbursement* ............................................Sept 6No classes, faculty workshop ....................................Oct 17-19Spring semester registration begins ..............................Nov 4Holiday, no classes ..........................................................Nov 11Graduation application deadline ....................................Nov 15Last day to withdraw from a class* ..............................Nov 27Holiday, no classes......................................................Nov 28-30Final exams ..................................................................Dec 16-20

Fall Semester Weekend 2013 • Sept 6 - Dec 7Payment due ........................................................................Aug 5(after Aug. 5, payment due within 24 hrs. of registration)Fall Semester weekend classes begin..........................Sept 6Last day to add/drop a weekend class ..........................Sept 9Last day to withdraw from a class* ............Check eServicesFinal exams for fall weekend classes ..........................Dec 6-7

SPRING SEMESTER 2014 • JAN 13- MAY 16Payment due ......................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, payment due within 24 hrs. of registration)Spring Semester classes begin ..................................Jan 13Last day to add/drop a class............................................Jan 17Holiday, no classes............................................................Jan 20Financial aid applied to student accounts begins........Jan 21Financial aid disbursement* ............................................Jan 24Community Success Day ..................................................Feb 11Holiday, no classes ............................................................Feb 17Graduation application deadline ......................................Mar 1Spring Break ................................................................Mar 10-15Summer Session registration begins............................Mar 17Fall semester registration begins ..................................Apr 21Last day to withdraw from a class* ..............................Apr 22Final exams ..................................................................May 12-16Commencement ................................................................TBD

Spring Semester Weekend 2014 • Jan 17 - Apr 12Payment due ..................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, payment due within 24 hrs. of registration)Spring Semester weekend classes begin ................Jan 17Last day to add/drop a class ........................................Jan 21Spring Break ............................................................Mar 10-15Last day to withdraw from a class*..........Check eServicesFinal exams for spring weekend classes..............Apr 11-12

SUMMER SEMESTER 2014 • JUNE 2 - AUG 7Payment due for all summer semester classes ........May 9(after May 9, payment due within 24 hrs. of registration)

June 2 - July 3 (5-week classes) • Session OneJune 2 - July 18 (7-week classes) • Session One

First day of class .......................................................... June 2Last day to add a class..................................................June 4Last day to drop a class ................................................June 6Financial aid applied to student accounts begins....June 9Financial aid disbursement* ......................................June 13Last day to withdraw from a class*..........Check eServices5-week classes end ......................................................July 3Independence Day Holiday, no classes ......................July 47-week classes end ....................................................July 18

June 16 - August 1 (7-week classes) • Session TwoFirst day of class ........................................................ June 16Last day to add/drop a class ......................................June 17Independence Day Holiday, no classes ......................July 4Last day to withdraw – 7-wk classes* ....Check eServices7-week classes end ..................................................August 1

July 7 - August 7 (5-week classes) • Session TwoFirst day of class ............................................................ July 7Last day to add/drop a class ........................................ July 8Last day to withdraw – 5-wk classes* ....Check eServicesClasses end ................................................................August 7

* Consult eServices for the last day to withdraw from a course.* On financial aid disbursement day, direct deposits are sent

to your bank, or disbursement checks are mailed to yourpermanent address on file. Be sure your permanent addressis current

All registered students are financiallycommitted for tuition and fees after the5th day of the semester. Your registrationinvolves a seat reservation in each ofyour classes, all of which have a limitednumber of seats available. In requestingthis reservation, you have incurred atuition obligation.

NOTE: If students decide not to attend theirclasses, it is their responsibility to dropthem. Students are responsible for thepayment of tuition and fees for all coursesnot dropped during the first 5 businessdays of the semester, regardless ofwhether or not the student chooses to at-tend the class. If you decide not to attend,do not rely on the drop for nonpaymentprocess as a way to drop your classes.

PAYING TUITION AND FEESStudents can pay their tuition and fees inone of five ways:Option #1: Online. Online web paymentsmay be made on the College website atwww.normandale.edu/fiscal-services, thenclick on “Pay your account online” underthe “Payments and refunds” section to pro-ceed to the eServices Gateway.Option #2: US mail. Credit card or checkpayment can be mailed to the Business Of-fice at: Normandale Business Office, 9700France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431.Option #3: Drop box. Payment may bedeposited in drop slot next to BusinessOffice, Room C 1087, at any time.Option #4: In-person payment. Payment isaccepted in person at the Business Office,Rm C 1087: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday throughThursday, and Friday as well as non-classdays 8 am to 4:30 pm. Option #5: Nelnet payment plan. Studentscan sign up for the payment plan, under“Payment Plans” atwww.normandale.edu/payments.

No invoices or tuition statements aresent out. View your fee statement onlineat www.normandale.edu/Fiscal-Services,then click on “Pay your account online”under the “Payments and refunds”section to proceed to the eServicesGateway.

PAYMENT DEADLINESArrangements for payment of fall semestertuition and fees must be made by August 5,2013. Students who have registered forclasses but have not made arrangements forthe payment of their tuition and fees by Au-gust 5 may have their registration cancelled.

Students registering for classes betweenAugust 5, 2013 and August 30, 2013 will have 24 hours from the time of their registration tomake arrangements for the payment of theirtuition and fees. Students who do not makearrangements by that deadline may havetheir registration cancelled.

Students registering for classes anytimeduring the first 5 business days of thesemester must make arrangements for thepayment of their tuition and fees within 24hours of registering. Students who do notmake arrangements by that deadline mayhave their registration cancelled and may beunable to re-enroll in fall semester courses.

Students can arrange for the payment oftheir tuition and fees by the established duedate in any one of the following easy ways:1. Pay the full balance of your tuition and

fees (through one of the methodsdescribed above).

2. Enroll in the Nelnet payment plan andmake the necessary down payment.

3. Apply for financial aid by completing theFAFSA early enough so that Normandalehas received the results of your FAFSAapplication by August 5. If you plan to usethis option, keep in mind it takeapproximately one week after you havesubmitted your FAFSA for the results tocome to Normandale.

4. Submit a Third Party Billing Authorizationto the Business Office.

5. Submit a verification of an outsidescholarship to cover tuition and fees to theBusiness Office.

6. Enroll in the Post Secondary EnrollmentOptions (PSEO) program and submit yourPSEO form, signed by your high schoolcounselor, to the Business Office. Thisform must be completed and turned ineach semester.

If you need additional assistance in makingyour payments, stop in at the BusinessOffice, Room C 1087, or call 952-358-8242.

Full payment of all tuition and fees must bemade by the established deadline. Studentswho do not pay their tuition and fees in fullby the deadline will be assessed a late fee of$25. Students with outstanding accountbalances after the deadline will have a holdplaced on their record and will be unable toregister for future courses or obtain anofficial transcript until their account balanceis paid in full. Accounts that are not paid infull will be referred to the MinnesotaDepartment of Revenue, or anothercollection agency. Collection agencies mayassess fees up to 25 percent, which isallowed under MN Statute 16D.11.

Drop for Nonpayment. While Normandaledoes participate in the drop for nonpaymentprocess, several factors can prevent yourclasses from being dropped; therefore, if youdecide not to attend, it is your responsibilityto drop your classes either via eServices orin person at the Records Office. Be sure thatyou drop by the designated drop dates or ouwill be financially and academicallyresponsible for those classes.

TUITION AND FEE RATES*At this time tuition rates have not beenfinalized and are subject to Board approval.Current rates will be posted on theNormandale website under, “Tuition Rates” atwww.normandale.edu/tuition-rates.

Application fee. $20 (this is nonrefundable).

Reciprocity. Reciprocity agreements are ineffect for students from North Dakota,Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Manitoba.Reciprocity requests should be filed with thehome state approximately six weeks beforeregistration. Reciprocity forms are availableat www.getreadyforcollege.org.

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Refund Policy forFinancial Aid Return to Title IVIf a student completely withdraws fromall credits (either officially orunofficially) in a term before the 60%point of that term, the financial aidawarded is subject to the federal“Return of Title IV” policy. Studentsearn financial aid in proportion to thetime they enrolled up to the 60% point.The unearned share of financial aidmust be returned to the programs fromwhich they were paid as prescribed byfederal regulations. The student will berequired to repay all unearned financialaid. Please contact the Financial Aidoffice prior to withdrawing if you haveany questions regarding your possiblerepayment obligation.

The complete policy is available atwww.normandale.edu/titleiv.

Senior Citizens. Minnesota residentsaged 62 or older may register for coursesat a reduced tuition rate. Seniors mayregister beginning the first day of the termon a space-available basis. You must self-identify as a senior at the Records Officeto qualify for the reduced rate. Seniorswho audit courses are required to payparking plus additional fees assigned tothe registered course(s).

Special Course fees. Some courses haveadditional special fees. These fees areindicated in the online class listing.*Tuition and fees are set by the MinnesotaState Colleges and Universities Board ofTrustees. Costs are subject to change.Current Normandale tuition and fee ratesare posted at www.normandale.edu/fiscal-services, click on either “Tuition rates” or“Fee rates per credit,” then under the“Tuition & fees” section.

Late Start Courses. Students may dropand receive a refund through the end ofthe day that follows the course begindate. Financial aid recipients are respon-sible for understanding how the reductionof credits will impact their aid award.

REFUND POLICY

Step 8: Buy Books / Get Your Student ID

Registration Changes (Fall Semester)

Drop/withdrawalfrom some, but not all classes

Drop/withdrawalfrom all classes

Through the 5th day of the semester (August 30) 6th-10th day of the semester (August 31-September 9) 11th-15th day of the semester (September 10-16) 16th-20th day of the semester (September 17-23) Remainder of the semester

100%0%0%0%0%

100%75%50%25%

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BUY BOOKSBooks may be purchased at the TextbookDepot (Rm K 0430), or online athttp://bookstore.normandale.edu. Keep up-to-date with textbooks required for each newsemester, school supplies, electronics,software, clothing, art supplies, generalbooks and other great items. Web orders may be picked up at theTextbook Depot. Pick up your textbooks atleast one week before the semester beginsto avoid long lines and other delays. You mayalso choose to have your web orders sentdirectly to your home or business.

BOOK PURCHASING WITH FINANCIAL AID/PAYMENT PLANSYou may be able to purchase your books prior to the start of the term by using your financial aid that is in excess of your tuitionand fees or through the Nelnet Paymentplan. For eligibility criteria, dates this serviceis available and how to use the Book Charg-ing Service, visitwww.normandale.edu/book-charging.

STUDENT PHOTO ID’SStudents will need a Normandale photo IDto use the library, fitness center and variousclassroom laboratories, and to check outgame room and recreation equipment. Thefirst card is free; lost or replacement cardsare $10.00. An approved form of photo ID isrequired to obtain the Normandale photo ID.This service is located at the Kopp CentralDesk, Rm K 1417. The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 am-9:30 pm, Friday,8 am-5:30 pm and Saturday 8 am-1:30 pm. For more information, call 952-358-8120.

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Access Center:

Services for Studentswith DisabilitiesThe Office for Students with Disabilities(OSD) is a student service area thatprovides accommodations, advocacy,support and referral information forstudents with disabilities. Students whomay qualify for services include thosewith learning disabilities, vision andhearing losses, physical andpsychological disabilities, traumaticbrain injuries, Aspergers/autism,attention deficit disorders and others.Accommodations are determined on acase-by-case basis and may include,but are not limited to, test taking, notetaking, sign language interpreters,assistive listening devices, audio booksand other reasonable accommodations.Services are also available for studentswith temporary injuries.

The Office for Students withDisabilities is located in Room L 2740.Contact at 952-358-8625 or emailosd@normandale.edu for information.For further assistance, contact DebbieTillman, Director, at 952-358-8623 oremail debbie.tillman@normandale.edu.

To register for the program, contactDebbie Tillman, Director, to make anappointment for an intake interview at952-358-8625/8623, emailosd@normandale.edu, or speak withthe staff in L 2740/L 2700. Earlyapplication is essential for timelyimplementation of accommodations.

Additional information is available atwww.normandale.edu/osd.

ADULT AND PART-TIME STUDENTS’ OPTIONSMany working adults attend Normandale ona fulltime or part-time basis and choose fromday, evening or weekend classes. Adult stu-dents usually perform well academically andbring perspectives from their work and lifeexperience to class.Flexible or unique learning options includesome of the following. • College credit for learning from prior

life/work experience (PLAN) To qualify, prospective students must beout of high school at least 10 years. For in-formation, call 952-358-8829.

• Part-time attendance in evening and week-end classes (or late afternoon or even day-time)—take just one class when it fits yourschedule.

• Online courses—guided study with feed-back and instructor contact options.

• Career development experiences—non-credit courses and workshops to exploreyour interests, conduct a job search, andmore. Credit options, too, through one-credit short courses.

• Bachelor’s degrees at Normandale—ele-mentary education through MinnesotaState University, Mankato; business admin-istration through Metro State.

• Continuing Education—noncredit seminars,short courses, workshops in the liberal artsand humanities, helping professions, busi-ness and management, computers, healthand wellness, and more. Call 952-358-8343for information.

uSelect WEB BASED COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEMuSelect is a multistate online tool forstudents and advisors for determiningcourse equivalencies, programrequirements, and applicability ofcoursework when transferring betweenschools. For more information, go tohttps://www.transfer.org/uselect/login.htm.

DEGREE AUDIT REPORTING SYSTEM (DARS)While attending Normandale, a DARS reportwill, at any point in your academic career,help you monitor your progress towardcompleting your degree or program. DARSreports are available in eServices and fromAdvising and Counseling.

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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTSStudent Data PracticesThe Family Educational Rights and Priva-cy Act (FERPA) affords students certainrights with respect to their educationrecords. These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’seducation records within 45 days of the datethe college receives a request for access.Students must submit a written requestto the Registrar that identifies therecord(s) they wish to inspect.The Registrar will make arrangements foraccess and notify the student of the timeand place where the records may beinspected.

2. The right to request the amendment ofthe student’s education records that thestudent believes to be inaccurate or mis-leading.Students may ask the college to amenda record that they believe is inaccurateor misleading. They must write to theRegistrar, clearly identify the part of therecord they want changed, and specifywhy it is inaccurate or misleading.If the college decides not to amend therecord as requested by the student, thecollege will notify the student of the deci-sion in writing and advise the student ofhis or her right to a hearing regarding therequest for amendment. Additional infor-mation regarding the hearing procedureswill be provided to the student when no-tified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures ofpersonally identifiable information con-tained in the student’s educationrecords, except to the extent that FERPAauthorizes disclosure without consent.One exception that permits disclosurewithout consent is disclosure to schoolofficials with legitimate educationalinterest.

A school official is a person employed bythe college in an administrative, supervi-sory, academic or research, or supportstaff position (including law enforcementunit personnel); a person or company withwhom the college has contracted such asan attorney, auditor, or collection agent); aperson serving on the MnSCU Board ofTrustees; or a student serving on an offi-cial committee, such as the NormandaleCommunity College Judicial Board, or as-sisting another school official in perform-ing his or her tasks.A school official has legitimate education-al interest if the official needs to review aneducation record in order to fulfill his orher professional responsibility. Upon re-quest, the college may disclose education-al records without the consent of the stu-dent to officials of other colleges in whichthe student seeks or intends to enroll.The college will make a reasonable at-tempt to notify the student of the recordsrequest unless the information is part ofthe official college transcript. The annualnotification of the college policy statesthat the college intends to forward theserecords upon request.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education concerting allegedfailures by Normandale Community College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.Students may contact:Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of EducationWashington, D.C. 20202-4605PHONE: 202/260-3887 FAX: 202/260-9001EMAIL: fpco@ed.govhttp://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.htmlThe Normandale Community Collegedirectory information public notice isavailable in the college catalog and on thecollege website.

PUBLIC STUDENT DATA-DIRECTORYINFORMATIONThe following information is designated as“directory information” and, as such is avail-able to the general public:*Photographs of Normandale students aredirectory information, regardless of the me-dia format (stills or motion). To prevent release of this information outsideof the college, the student should contact theRegistrar in writing. Copies of the college’spolicy on data collection and confidentialityare available from the Records Office.In accumulating student information, thecollege provides the following assurances:

1. Student records are official records ofNormandale Community College and will beused for educational purposes according toMinnesota and federal student data laws.

2. The purpose and intended use of the dataas well as consequences of refusing tosupply private or confidential informationwill be explained upon request.

3. The Records, Admissions, Counseling andFinancial Aid and Scholarship Offices,under the direction of the Vice Presidentof Student Affairs, who is the responsibleauthority, are responsible for theconfidentiality and security of private orconfidential information.

Notification of Rights

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Normandale Community College is the largest communitycollege in Minnesota. Excellent academic preparation,award-winning support programs, reasonable tuition costand outstanding reputation with four-year colleges as wellas potential employers, makes Normandale the besteducational value in the Upper Midwest.

Opportunities at Normandale

• A.A. degree, A.A. degree with emphasis, A.S. degrees, A.A.S. degrees, A.F.A. degree in Fine Art, A.A. degree in Fine Art, and certificates

• Dedicated and qualified faculty• Comprehensive job and transfer placements• Instructional options including online courses, individualized

study, and web-enhanced learning• Joint programs with Fairview-University Hospital and Clinic,

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Metropolitan State University

Excellence.Affordable quality.

Normandale.

9700 France Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55431-4399

Normandale Community College is an affirmativeaction, equal opportunity educator and employer.

The information in this document is available inalternative formats; contact Debbie Tillman at (952) 358-8625, toll free at 1 (866) 880-8740 oremail osd@normandale.edu.