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Student – General

COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Policies and Procedures Manual

05.03 Student – General

Original Approval:  04/01/2022
Last Updated:  06/03/2024
Last Reviewed: 06/03/2024

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Coastal Alabama Community College that all students attend New Student Orientation. In addition, all students (except those listed below) must complete Orientation to College (ORI) 101 to meet the requirements for graduation.

Scope:

This policy applies to all Coastal Alabama Community College students.

Definitions:

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.

Details:

  1. New Student Orientation: Consistent with the mission of the College, New Student Orientation sessions acquaint students with the educational programs, instructional strategies, campus locations, facilities, distance learning opportunities, services, and staff of the College. All first-time freshmen students are encouraged to attend a New Student Orientation session prior to registration at Coastal Alabama Community College.
  2. Orientation to College – ORI101: All students at Coastal Alabama Community College are required to take Orientation to College (ORI) 101 to meet the requirements for graduation.
    1. Exceptions:
      • Any student who has an Associate’s Degree or higher;
      • Any student who has successfully completed a course equivalent to ORI 101 at Coastal Alabama Community College or another institution.
      • Any transient student.

Procedures(s):

New Student Orientation Procedures

  1. The Division of Student Services coordinates the New Student Orientation into College Program, along with key College personnel. Students are provided access to dates, policies, and helpful hints to get started at Coastal Alabama Community College.

Additional Provisions / Information:

There are no Additional Provisions / Information applicable to this policy.

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