Navarro College Official Student Handbook 

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Student Handbook 2021-2022 (PDF) 

 

Preface

The student handbook is published for the students of Navarro College. Included is information concerning events on campus, student life, college facilities and student services. Also outlined are policies, standards and regulations that contribute to the orderly life of the college community. Please refer to the College Catalog for rules relating to such items as admissions, records, graduation and academic standards.

 

This publication does not constitute a contract between Navarro College and the student. The college reserves the right to make changes in this handbook when necessary without notice.

 

The college supports its mission with qualified personnel to ensure the quality and effectiveness of its Student Services Programs.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

• Helpful Numbers

• Welcome Message

• Alma Mater

• Throwing Your Beau!

• Fight Song

• Preface and Accreditation

• Equal Educational Opportunity

• Mission Statement, Vision and Core Values

 

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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND COLLEGE CREDIT POLICY

• Admissions Procedures

• Attendance Requirement

• Free Expression and Public Assembly Provisions

• Tobacco Free Campuses

• Disability and Access Services at Navarro College

• Educational Issues Pertaining to Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and other Physical or Mental Health Concerns

• Navarro College Disability and Access Services Information and Overview on Service and Assistance Animals

• Disability and Access Services Procedure for Applying for Assistance Animals in Navarro College Residence Halls

• Dropping and/or Adding Courses

• Note of Importance: Six-Course Drop Limit

• Student Grievance Procedures

• Student/Instructor Conflict Resolution

• Withdrawal from the College

• Transfer of Credits

• Transfer Credits from Other Institutions

• Resolution of Disputes Concerning Transfer Courses

• Transcript of Credits

• Alternative Delivery of Coursework

 

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

•  Minimum Standard of Work

• Grade Points

• Grades and Values

• Change of Grade

• Grade Challenge Procedure

• “I” Grade Removal and Grade Change Limitation

• Scholastic Standards

• Academic Fresh Start

• Developmental Studies

• Course Number Explanation

• Tuition and Fee Information

• Settlement of Obligations

• Refund of Tuition and Fees

• Waivers/Exemptions

• President’s Distinguished Student Award

• Graduation with Honors

 

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ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Hold on Student Records

• Change of Address

 

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ACADEMICS AND TEACHING

• Intro to Academics and Teaching

• Individualized Degree Plans

• Texas Student Success Initiative

• Tutorial Services

 

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• Intro to Student Support and Administrative Services

• Adult Education

• Cashier’s Office

• Carl Perkins Career Center

• College Bookstore/Beautique and Books/Starbucks

• Rick & Rosie’s Deli

• Dining Services

• Identification Cards

• Student Electronic Portals

• International Student Program

• Navarro College Libraries

• Admissions and Records Office

• Student Financial Aid Office

• Counseling and Advising

• Bulldog Life:  Learning. Living. Launching.

• Disability Accommodations

• Testing Services

• Tutorial Services

• TRiO Student Support Services

• Veteran’s Affairs

 

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STUDENT LIFE

• Intro to Student Life

• Student Government Association

• Student Organizations

• Social Programs and Activities

• Recreational Activities

• Intramurals/Intercollegiate Sports

• Student Appreciation Evening

• Public Information

• Gibson Hall Student Center

 

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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

• Introduction to Student Code of Conduct

• Who is Considered a Student?

• Student Code of Conduct in Special Programs

• Examples of Student Misconduct/Unacceptable Behavior

• Off-Campus Conduct

• Drug-Free Campus Statement

• Hazing

• Harassment/Sexual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

• Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

• Complicity

• Student Dress and Appearance Code

• Disciplinary Procedures for Student Misconduct

• Ensuring Appropriate Adjudication for Crimes Violating Civil Rights

• Sanctions Against Misconduct

• Due Process and Time Frame

• Disciplinary Appeal Procedures

• Procedure on Failure to Comply with Disciplinary Sanctions

 

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RESIDENCE LIFE

• Intro to Residence Life

• Criminal History Check

• Authorized Disciplinary Actions

 

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ACADEMIC DECORUM

• Civility

• Being a Successful Student

• Classroom Decorum

• Program of Study Dismissal Procedure

• Academic Integrity

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Vaccination Against Bacterial Meningitis

• HIV Statement

• Mental Health

 

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CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Intro to Campus Safety and Security

• Emergency Numbers

• Reporting Crimes and Emergencies

• Campus Procedures for Reporting Crimes or Emergencies

• Campus Carry Concealed Handgun Law at Navarro College

• Parking on Campus

• Non-Pedestrian Transportation On-Campus

• Emergency Notification – WatchDog Alert System

• Lost and Found