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Dual Credit Student Guide2015-2016
www.lcsc.edu/dual-credit
Summer School & Special ProgramsCommunity Programs
500 8th Avenue • Lewiston, ID 83501P: 208.792.2209 • F: 208.792.2444
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Table of Contents
Dual Credit - Just the Basics ................................................. 3
WarriorWeb & LCMail ............................................................ 8
Academics ............................................................................. 9
Support ................................................................................ 11
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................... 14
Academic Calendar ............................................................. 15
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DUAL CREDITJust the Basics
Introduction
The Dual Credit program at Lewis-Clark State College offers students the opportunity to enroll in dual credit academic courses and earn both high school and college credit while experiencing the rigor and intellectual challenge of college classes. This enhances the student’s ability and skills to do college work and aids students in gaining confidence for college success. The program is offered through the cooperation of the college and Idaho high schools. High school teachers with advanced credentials are approved and partner with college academic departments to teach courses where the curriculum corresponds to courses offered on the college campus. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in college courses on the LCSC campus or through e-Learning services (online). Students enrolled in a dual credit course are creating or adding to a college transcript. College-level courses require extra effort and personal responsibility.
This student guide is designed to provide information on applying, registering, and paying for courses as well as help answer questions about the program. For additional information, please contact your dual credit instructor or contact Sarah Willmore at [email protected] or 208.792.2209.
Benefits
Get a jump start on a college education with an official college transcript! These credits have the potential to be transferred to other colleges for application towards a degree. Credit transferability is up to the receiving institution. Check www.lcsc.edu/admissions for a list of course equivalency guides for schools we frequently transfer our credits to.
WarriorOne Card
Students can obtain their WarriorOne identification card by visiting the Student Union Building Information Desk with proof of ID (such as a driver’s license). A card will be issued at no charge. Replacement cards are subject to the replacement card fee. A WarriorOne card allows free admission to athletic events, LCSC Library checkout, and WarriorBuck usage.
Student Eligibility
• Be 16 years old OR have completed half of their high school requirements (to take classes anywhere but the high school)
• Signature/permission of school counselor or official
• Permission of a parent or guardian
Students who do not meet these minimum requirements need special recommendation from a qualifying school official, verifying the student’s readiness for college-level coursework.
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Homeschooled Students
Must be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed at least one-half of high school graduation requirements to take classes anywhere other than the high school. Students must provide proof of being homeschooled (i.e. transcript, letter from homeschooling association, etc.).
On-Campus/Online Students
Students will need to meet all course prerequisites, pay class fees, purchase required textbooks, and are subject to on-campus deadlines. In order to register for an on-campus/online course, the student will need to submit a Dual Credit application prior to the start of the course. If students register for English or Math classes on-campus or online, either the ACT, SAT, or Compass Test scores must be submitted.
Placement Testing
If students register for English or Math classes on-campus or online, either ACT, SAT, or Compass Test scores must be submitted. Pre-requisites need to be met for all on-campus or online courses. Students taking courses at their high school will be admitted based on the high school’s requirements.
Tuition Costs
Classes held at the high school $65 per credit
Classes held on LCSC’s campus $230.25 per credit (25% off $307 per credit), plus any applicable course & book fees
Lewiston High School students taking classes on LCSC’s campus
$65 per credit, plus any applicable course & book fees
e-Learning courses $230.25* per credit (25% off $307 per credit), plus any applicable course & book fees
*Tuition is for the 2015-2016 academic year. For current tuition cost, visit www.lcsc.edu/tuition-aid.
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Books/Materials
Most high schools offering Dual Credit courses provide books and materials for their students. All texts and materials are the responsibility of the student when taking on-campus or online courses.
Registration
Students wishing to take dual credit courses through Lewis-Clark State College must be registered in the high school course. Submit the Dual Credit application signed by the high school counselor, parent, and LCSC Dual Credit Coordinator. You can find the registration form at www.lcsc.edu/dual-credit
Payment Information
Students must pay for their Dual Credit courses by the appropriate deadlines in order to avoid a late fee or being dropped from the class. If a class is dropped after the payment deadline, there will be NO refund. Students who drop their class(es) as per institutional policy will receive a 100% refund through the payment deadline. On campus and online classes follow institutional deadlines and refunds. Visit http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/.
Ways to pay:
• Mail a check or money order to:Lewis-Clark State CollegeStudent Accounts500 8th AveLewiston, ID 83501
• Log into WarriorWeb and click Make a Payment under the Financial Information menu and follow the steps to pay with an “E-Check” or credit card
• Call 208.792.2202 and pay by credit card (American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard and Visa)
• A non-refundable service fee of 2.5% will be assessed, in addition to the amount you are paying, for all credit and debit card payments.
Visit www.lcsc.edu/student-accounts/payment-options for more information.
Registration and Payment Deadlines
Fall semester classes in high school September 18
Fall semester payment deadline October 7
Spring semester classes in high school See Website
Spring semester payment deadline See Website
On-campus/online class deadlines http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/
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Dropping or Withdrawing from a Class
If the student drops the class at the high school (or decides not to get college credit for the course), the student must officially drop the class at LCSC by filling out a drop form before the payment deadline (http://www.lcsc.edu/media/1453328/AdddropForm.pdf ). If it is submitted after the payment deadline, the student will not receive a refund. Some classes require the completion of two semesters to earn college credit. A decision not to complete both semesters will require the dual credit student to officially drop or withdraw from class(es) at LCSC. As a result of dropping the class(es) after the payment deadline, the student will have a permanent transcript showing a grade of “W” (withdrawn) for the dropped class(es).
Responsibility lies with the student to initiate the drop/withdrawal from a college credit course. Students should remain aware of their anticipated final grade and keep the withdrawal deadline in mind. Withdrawal deadlines are strictly enforced.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The grades you earn through Dual Credit are a part of your permanent college record. Please note that multiple dual credit grades of “NC”, “W”, “F” or “K” can affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress This is a condition of receiving financial aid as a full-time college student. It is required that you have a 67% completion rate of all attempted college classes in order to receive federal financial aid.
Student Status
Students who enroll in a dual credit course are officially registered as non-degree-seeking students of Lewis-Clark State College. They are subject to LCSC regulations. To become a degree-seeking student, they must apply for regular admission, preferably before the March 1 Priority Deadline of their senior year. When they attend college after high school graduation, they will be considered a first-time freshman. For more information about applying for LCSC, please visit www.lcsc.edu/admissions.
Payment of fees does not guarantee receipt of college credit. An official LCSC transcript with a passing grade equates to college credit at our institution but does not guarantee the credit will be accepted at other institutions. It is the student’s responsibility to check with the receiving institution to verify that Dual Credit classes will transfer.
Scholarships
Responsibility for payment for Dual Credit courses is the student’s. Some high schools and school districts have set up a scholarship for dual credit students. You may check with your dual credit instructor or high school counselor to learn more.
Students participating in Idaho’s Early Completer’s Program or Fast Forward need to check with their high school counselor to determine how payment arrangements are made. See page 8 for more information.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Lewis-Clark State College is required by FERPA to keep student records confidential. Without your express permission, we cannot share your student records with anyone but you (or appropriate college employees, high school counselors, or dual credit instructors). By signing the Dual Credit application information release, you are allowing LCSC to disclose your academic and financial records to the parent/guardian(s) noted on the form. Without your signature, your parents/guardian(s) cannot contact the college on your behalf. For more information, go to http://www.lcsc.edu/dual-credit/high-school-faculty/data-privacy-%28ferpa%29/.
Dual Credit for Early Completers Program
Under this program, Idaho high school students who complete all their state-required high school graduation requirements early (excluding the senior project and the senior math requirement) would be eligible to take up to 18 credits per semester of post-secondary credits (up to $75 per credit reimbursement). Students can take up to 6 college credit-bearing examinations per semester (up to $90 per examination reimbursement).
For more information, ask your high school counselor, contact Stephanie Childress with the State Department of Education at [email protected], or contact LCSC Dual Credit at 208.792.2207.
Fast Forward Program
The Fast Forward Program provides every Idaho high school junior access to a maximum of 3 credits per year and each high school senior access to a maximum 6 credits per year.
For more information, ask your high school counselor, visit http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/advancedopp/, or contact LCSC Dual Credit at 208.792.2207
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WARRIORWEB & LCMAILStudent Resources
WarriorWeb: www.lcsc.edu/warriorweb
Log on to WarriorWeb to:
• Verify you are registered for the right classes
• View your online statement (and even make a payment!)
• Check your grades/view your transcript
• Request your official transcript
How to login: Typically, usernames are your first and middle initial and your entire last name. For example, John David Smith would be jdsmith.
Password: This number is your eight-digit date of birth, entered without dashes or spaces. For example, 01/01/1991 would be entered as 01011991. You will be prompted to change your password after you login the first time. Be sure to choose a password that you will remember!
What to do if you can’t login: You may need to have your password reset. Call the IT Help Desk at 208.792.2231 with your social security number to get a new password.
When you click on any button in these online services, CLICK ONLY ONE TIME. Double-clicking on buttons may cause your session to time out.
LCMail
LCMail is the College’s student email system and includes tools such as Google Calendar. Check this email for important information regarding payments and class schedules. On-campus students will need to use their LCMail account to communicate directly with professors via email.
Username: LCMail email addresses are formatted as [email protected]. The username for LCMail is the same as WarriorWeb. If you’re not sure what your username is, click the “What’s My User ID” link at the bottom of the WarriorWeb page and follow the instructions to find out.
Password: The default password for LCMail is the eight digits of your birthdate. If you have forgotten your password, please call the IT Help Desk at 208.792.2231.
For more information about LCMail, visit www.lcsc.edu/edu/it/for-students/lcmail-information.
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ACADEMICSGet the grades
Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). We are accredited or approved for specific programs by a number of organizations. Please refer to the current catalog for a list of the various commissions and associations at http://webdev.lcsc.edu/catalog/ .
LCSC Grading System
Students who register for Dual Credit courses receive both high school and college credit for each course. The instructor will submit grades for the high school and college transcripts. Lewis-Clark State College uses a typical letter-grading system to indicate the instructor’s evaluations of a student’s performance. The grade of A is the highest possible grade and a grade of F is considered failing. Please refer to the course catalog for additional information on grading at http://webdev.lcsc.edu/catalog/Default.aspx .
Students can review their registration (current and history), payments, and grades in WarriorWeb. Posting of final grades may take approximately 2-3 weeks after the course has ended. Any questions about final grades should be resolved as soon as possible. Students should check with their instructor regarding grades.
Credit
Colleges and universities measure academic work with the credit hour. Credits are sometimes referred to as credit hours or semester hours. Credits for college courses typically range from one to five hours. Your college education will include a certain number of general education credits, a sufficient number of required courses, and electives for the major you choose. At LCSC, bachelor degrees consist of a minimum of 120 credit hours.
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Transferring LCSC Credits
If a student enrolls at a college or university other than LCSC after high school graduation, they will want to transfer their LCSC credits. A student will need to submit a request and pay a transcript fee to the Registrar’s Office to have their transcript sent to the college or university they plan to attend. There are several delivery options with corresponding fees. You can find the specifics on the Registrar’s website: http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar/transcripts/. Transcripts can be requested through WarriorWeb under the Academic Profile menu, or call 208.792.2223 for more information. Remember, transcript requests cannot be processed unless all financial and other obligations to the college have been fulfilled. Be sure that all grades are posted before requesting a transcript.
The institution where a student may attend makes the final decision about acceptance of courses. Acceptance of any or all courses can vary and may be dependent upon the grade earned and the policy of the institution. We recommend that students keep their course syllabus (with course description) and save major class assignments in case they need to meet with someone at their intended college or university concerning the transferring of credits. Check out our Course Equivalency Guides for schools we frequently transfer our credits to: www.lcsc.edu/admissions/applying-to-lcsc/transfer-students. Students can search for the intended college and see how our credits transfer to that institution. However, this is not an official evaluation of transcripts and credits. It should only be used for a guideline. For specific questions about how LCSC Dual Credits transfer, it is the student’s responsibility to check with the receiving institution.
Dual Credit coursework may be recognized elsewhere in a number of ways. Based on the student’s transcript, institutions can transfer the credit hours into a student’s program of study, reducing the number of courses the student has to complete to graduate. They may offer students the option of using transferred courses for exemption from specific course requirements. These might include courses that fulfill general education requirements, introductory courses, and courses required with a major or minor course of study. Colleges and universities may allow the student to use dual credit courses to fulfill prerequisite course requirements, or they may simply transfer as elective credits. All of these forms of recognition may or may not be granted individually or in combination at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Remember, LCSC Dual Credit courses apply to almost all program plans at Lewis Clark State College!
Academic Integrity
The College functions to promote the development of all students. Therefore, all work submitted by a student must represent his/her own ideas, concepts, and current understanding. Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating and plagiarism.
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From the Lewis-Clark State College Student Code of Conduct:
Cheating – intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. The term “academic exercise” includes all forms of work submitted for credit hours.
Fabrication – intentional and/or unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or the source of any information in an academic exercise.
Collusion facilitating academic dishonesty – intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of Academic Dishonesty.
Plagiarism – the deliberate adoption or reproduction of ideas or words or statement of another person as one’s own without acknowledgment.
Acts of Academic Dishonesty are subject through appropriate discipline through the student’s high school, with the exception of those students taking Dual Credit courses on-campus or online. Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), applies to all LCSC students and Dual Credit students, wherever they are taking classes. In Title IX-related cases, college officials will coordinate investigative and adjudication processes with high school officials. For more information regarding the Student Code of Conduct, please visit http://www.lcsc.edu/student-affairs/student-code-of-conduct/.
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SUPPORTLet us help
Dual Credit students have access to a variety of student support services for academic assistance.
Student Resources
• Math and Science Tutoring Center, Meriwether Lewis Hall, 320
• The Writing Lab, Library
• Spanish Tutoring, Library
• Library Services & Computer Labs
Student Services
• Career and Advising Services, Reid Centennial Hall, 208
• Native American & Minority Student Services, Reid Centennial Hall, 214
• Admission/Registrar, Reid Centennial Hall, 102
• Dual Credit Office, Sam Glenn Complex, 212
• Campus Security, Meriwether Lewis Hall, 110 $5 parking permits
Enrolling at Lewis-Clark State College After High School
To become a full-time LC student, go to http://www.lcsc.edu/admissions/applying-to-lcsc/freshman-students/ and submit a free application online (or download one). We will need your official ACT or SAT test scores (or Compass Test scores if you are a Professional-Technical student), and your high school transcript. Submit all application materials by our Priority Deadline, March 1. To arrange a campus visit, call 208.792.2378 or email [email protected]
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. How much does Dual Credit cost?
Classes held at the high school $65 per credit
Classes held on LCSC’s campus $230.25 per credit (25% off $307 per credit), plus any applicable course & book fees
Lewiston High School students taking classes on LCSC’s campus
$65 per credit, plus any applicable course & book fees
e-Learning courses $230.25 per credit (25% off $307 per credit), plus any applicable course & book fees
Q. How do I pay?
• Mail a check or money order to:Lewis-Clark State CollegeStudent Accounts500 8th AveLewiston, ID 83501
• Log into WarriorWeb and click Make a Payment under the Financial Information menu and follow the steps to pay with an “E-Check” or credit card
• Call 208.792.2202 and pay by credit card (American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard and Visa)
• A non-refundable service fee of 2.5% will be assessed, in addition to the amount you are paying, for all credit and debit card payments.
Q. Will my credits transfer to other institutions?
The institution where a student may attend makes the final decision about acceptance of courses. Acceptance of any or all courses can vary and may be dependent upon the grade earned and the policy of the institution. We recommend that students keep their course syllabus (with course description) and save major class assignments in case they need to meet with someone at their intended college or university concerning the transferring of credits. Check out our Course Equivalency Guides for schools we frequently transfer our credits to: www.lcsc.edu/admissions/applying-to-lcsc/transfer-students. Students can search for the intended college and see how our credits transfer to that institution. However, this is not an official evaluation of transcripts and credits. It should only be used for a guideline. For specific questions about how LCSC Dual Credits transfer, it is the student’s responsibility to check with the receiving institution. Remember, LCSC dual credit courses apply to almost all program plans at Lewis-Clark State College!
Q. Why should I get my WarriorOne card?
You’ll get free admission to Warrior Athletic events, LCSC Library checkout, and WarriorBuck usage. Plus, you can take advantage of other discounts in the community for college students!
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2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Semester 2015
Monday, August 24 ................................................................... On campus classes begin
Friday, August 28 ................................................. Last day to pay for on-campus classes
Monday, September 7 ..............................................Labor Day Holiday (Campus closed)
Friday, September 18 ................................................Dual Credit Registration Forms Due
Wednesday, October 7 ...................................................... Dual Credit Payment Deadline
Last day to drop HS Dual Credit classes
Friday, November 13 .......................................Register for on-campus classes for Spring
November 23-27 ................................................ Thanksgiving Vacation (Campus closed)
December 14-18 ......................................................................... On-campus Final Exams
Monday, December 21 ...............................................Final grades posted to WarriorWeb
Spring Semester 2016
Tuesday, January 19 ................................................................ On campus classes begin
Monday, January 25 ............................................. Last day to pay for on-campus classes
Monday, February 15 ................................................... President’s Day (Campus closed)
Friday, February 13 ...................................................Dual Credit Registration Forms Due
Friday, March 6 .................................................................. Dual Credit Payment Deadline
Last day to drop HS Dual Credit classes
March 28-April 1 ...................................................Spring Break (for on-campus students)
Friday, April 15 .................................................... Register for on-campus classes for Fall
May 9-12 ..................................................................................... On campus Final Exams
Tuesday, May 17 ........................................................Final grades posted to WarriorWeb
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