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ADMISSION POLICIES
CLC provides a wide range of learning
opportunities to meet the various educational
needs of students from diverse educational
backgrounds. The college welcomes all who may
benefit from its courses and programs of study.
An individual will be admitted to the college by
completing the Student Admission Form found
at www.clcillinois.edu/apply. The college
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serves those who are high school graduates,
others who are 18 years of age or older, and
individuals under 18 years of age who meet
ADMISSIONS AND established criteria.
Admission to the college does not guarantee
A C A D E M I C I N F O R M AT I O N entrance into all courses or programs of study.
Entrance into specific programs may depend
on other criteria such as age, evidence of
language and mathematics skills and level of
education. Students taking college-level courses
must demonstrate college-level competency in
language and mathematics. In addition, students
are required to complete specified prerequisites
prior to enrollment in certain courses.
The college reserves the right to limit
enrollment because of space or budget
restrictions, to establish selective admission
requirements and to give preference to
residents of Community College District #532.
Please visit www.clcillinois.edu/apply for a
Student Admission Form. Specific requirements
can be found on page 10.
Admission to Associate in Arts, Associate
in Science, Associate in Engineering
Science and Associate in Fine Arts
To qualify for unconditional admission to these
programs, students must provide evidence that
they have attained a certain level of knowledge
in the arts and sciences through previous
learning. Evidence may be provided by
observing the following procedures:
1. Successfully complete the admission
requirements. See pages 10-15 for more
information.
2. Submit either a high school transcript or a
student profile report from the American
College Testing (ACT) Program showing the
achievement listed below:
A. High school transcript showing successful
completion of the following:
• F our years of English emphasizing
written and oral communication and
literature.
• T hree years of social science
emphasizing history and government.
Continued on next page.
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• Three years of mathematics including Admission to Limited Enrollment Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit,
introductory through advanced Health Career Programs Articulated Credit
algebra, geometry, trigonometry Health career programs are open to a limited The dual enrollment and dual credit programs
or fundamentals of computer number of students. at CLC offer high school students opportunities
programming. to earn college credit prior to graduating from
Computed Tomography, Dental Hygiene, high school. Dual enrollment allows high school
• Three years of science including
Health Information Technology, Magnetic students to enroll in CLC’s regularly scheduled
laboratory science.
Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, classes. Dual credit courses are offered under
• Two years of electives from any Registered Nursing and Surgical Technology agreements between CLC and specific local
combination of foreign language, music, students must complete a special screening high schools. Students who participate in dual
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vocational education or art. procedure. Preference will be given to residents enrollment or dual credit must meet CLC’s
Up to three of the 15 required units of of Community College District 532 and academic proficiencies as identified in the
course work may be redistributed by community college districts with which CLC has college catalog. Students who are concurrently
deducting no more than one unit from a cooperative agreement. Students who live enrolled in high school (public, private or
each of the categories of social science, outside of CLC’s district, but are eligible for in- homeschool) are not eligible for federal
mathematics, science and electives and district tuition because they are employed by Title IV funds.
completing those units in one of the a district employer are NOT considered
other categories. residents of the district for purposes of Articulated credit is awarded for high school
B. ACT Student Profile Report showing the selection into the program. Students may courses under agreements between CLC
completion of the high school course qualify for in-district tuition under the CAREERS and area high schools. Articulated credit
distribution requirements listed above agreement. See page 30 for details. posts with a grade of T on students’ CLC
or standard scores of 21 or higher for transcripts and is not included in students’
Please see the section on Wellness and Health GPAs. Taking an articulated credit course
English, reading, mathematics and
Sciences Field of Interest on pages 182-225 of allows students to complete CLC degrees or
science reasoning.
this catalog for further information including certificates more quickly, but the courses will
C. SAT Report showing scores of 500 or selective admission requirements. likely not be accepted for transfer to other
higher for verbal and mathematics. colleges. Students that earn a B or better in
Admission for Students Under the Age an articulated credit course have up to three
Registration Services will consider exceptions of 18 or Currently Attending High School years after completing the course to submit the
to these procedures on an individual basis A student under the age of 18 or currently Articulated Credit Request form to obtain
for students who have completed 30 or more attending high school must submit a CLC credit for it.
semester hours of course work with grades Secondary School Reference form signed
of C or better from an accredited college or by a parent and an official of the secondary High school students should check with their
university, those with an associate degree from school of current or last attendance. To apply, high school counseling office to see if their high
an accredited college or university and those who submit the following credentials to Registration school participates in dual credit or articulated
present equivalent course work or test scores. Services. credit and to see what courses are available.
1. Completed CLC Student Admission For additional information, contact the College
Students who are unable to provide any of the Readiness and Dual Credit department at
Form, which can be found at
forms of information indicated above will be (847) 543-2030.
www.clcillinois.edu/apply.
conditionally admitted to the degree program and
will be required to complete all of the following 2. Completed CLC Secondary School Reference
Admission for Students Under
prescribed College of Lake County courses: form signed by a school representative and
parent. Home schooled students will have
the Age of 16
English: ENG 121 English Composition I A student under 16 years of age must be
the form signed by the parent or home
Speech: CMM 121 Fundamentals judged by both the high school and the College
school representative.
of Speech of Lake County to possess both exceptionally
Mathematics: Any mathematics course high academic ability and maturity to handle
Admission for Students Age 16-17
required for the A.A., A.S., A.E.S. the discipline and personal skills required for
or A.F.A. degree in this catalog
Enrolling in Adult Education Classes Only
successful completion of college work.
Students who are 16-17 years of age and are
Science: Any lab science course from A student less than 16 years of age is required
enrolling in adult education classes only should
the list required for an A.A., to submit all of the credentials outlined below
submit the following credentials to Registration
A.S., A.E.S. or A.F.A. degree to Registration Services in order to enroll in
Services:
in this catalog credit courses:
Social
1. Completed CLC Student Admission
Sciences: Any social science course 1. Official school transcript(s) showing
Form, which can be found at
required for an A.A., A.S., A.E.S. successful completion of the most advanced
www.clcillinois.edu/apply.
or A.F.A. degree in this catalog course offerings from the high school in the
Humanities: ENG 122 English Composition 2. Completed CLC Secondary School Reference subject area in which the student wishes to
II or any humanities course form signed by a school representative and enroll at CLC
required for an A.A., A.S., A.E.S. parent. Home schooled students will have AND
or A.F.A. degree in this catalog the form signed by the parent or home A letter of recommendation from the high
school representative. school department outlining the student’s
See pages 55-225 for courses required for
specific degrees.
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intended course or study at CLC. • A TOEFL exam is not required for English • Illinois driver’s license or ID card issued by
Home-schooled students should submit the language training. Students who submit an Illinois Secretary of State Office
following credentials to Registration services: official minimum score of TOEFL 71 Internet
• an Illinois voter ID card
A letter from the home educator listing based or IELTS 6.0 Academic Format will
completed curricula qualify for regular academic classes OR
AND By displaying two of the following, which
• Completed International Student Transfer
A letter of recommendation from the home must display the student’s name and current
In Form, if transferring from another
educator outlining the student’s intended address:
U.S. institution
course of student at CLC. • lease
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2. Completed CLC Student Admission For further information about admission • mortgage or home purchase contract
Form, which can be found at requirements, for F-1 visa international • auto registration
www.clcillinois.edu/apply. students, contact the Center for International • tax bill
Education at (847) 543-2399.
3. Completed Secondary School Reference form • paycheck stub
for students less than 16 years of age. • official mail of current bill statements,
RESIDENCE STATUS such as cell phone, utility, credit card,
4. Middle school students must provide a letter Students are classified at the time of
from their district high school confirming auto insurance
admission to the college for purposes of
that the high school cannot academically tuition assessment and enrollment reporting
accommodate the student’s needs and that according to resident status as listed below: CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
the educational level needed exceeds the Credit for prior learning is a way for students
high school level. In-District Illinois Resident Student: to earn college credit for college level learning
5. All students must submit independent that occurs outside of the institution. CLC
1. A student who is 18 years of age or older provides opportunities to earn credit for
documentation of exceptional student ability and who has lived in Community College
through a standardized test. Acceptable prior learning through a variety of methods.
District #532 in some capacity other than Students intending to transfer credits to
standardized tests are listed on the as a student at a post-secondary education
Secondary School Reference form. another college are strongly advised to check
institution or a correctional institution for at with the transfer school to determine its policy
least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of toward credit for prior learning.
In addition to providing items listed above, the semester of enrollment at CLC.
students must meet all course prerequisites
prior to the CLC division dean’s consideration. 2. An unemancipated student under 18 who CLC board policy states that credit for prior
has at least one parent, step-parent or learning is:
Admission of International Students court-appointed guardian who meets the • N
ot to exceed a total of 30 semester hours
International students are defined as any above criteria. required toward completion of an associate
individual admitted into the U.S. on an F-1 3. There are some communities within Lake degree
student visa or issued the Form I-20 Certificate County that CLC only serves a portion of • N
ot to exceed one-half of the semester
of Eligibility approved for study at CLC. its residents. If you reside on a community hours required toward completion of a
International students must be at least 17 years college border, your property tax bill or certificate
old and have completed the equivalent of an voter registration card will identify your
American highschool education (12 years of community college. • N
ot to count toward the fulfillment of
formal education). residency requirement for degrees or
Out-of-District Illinois Resident Student: certificates
International students must enroll in a There are three broad categories of credit for
minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. 1. A person who resides in Illinois but is not a
resident of Community College District #532 prior learning available to students enrolled
Application deadlines are: July 1 for Fall at CLC: national standardized exams (such as
Semester, November 1 for Spring Semester as defined above.
AP, CLEP, DSST and IB), locally administered
and April 1 for Summer Session (transfer 2. Includes residents of the Barrington, Illinois challenge exams and credential review. For
students only). public high school district. details about fees, specific credit, passing
scores and examination requirements,
To apply, the following must be submitted: Out-of-State Student: additional information is available at
• Completed International Student Application 1. A person who is not a resident of the state www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also
of Illinois. discuss credit for prior learning with an
• Official, certified, English translated copy
Academic Success Advisor.
of secondary school record, indicating 2. International students and other non-
completion immigrant aliens. Credit earned from credit for prior learning
• Credit evaluation of college/university is intended to be used towards a CLC degree
transcript for transfer, if applicable Proof of Illinois Resident Status: or certificate. Approved credit will be posted
Evidence of district residency shall be based on as transfer credit and may not be accepted at
• Evidence of sufficient financial support, ownership and/or occupancy of a dwelling in other colleges or universities.
including original bank letter and affidavit of Community College District #532 and may be
support, as necessary verified by displaying one of the following:
• Copy of passport
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National Exams Challenge Exams There are other types of credit that may be
Students who plan to earn CLC course credit Challenge exams are available for students considered credit for prior learning. For more
through AP, CLEP and/or DSST must request an who possess prior knowledge of a subject area information on articulation agreements with
official transcript of their exam scores from in a specific course. Students may not take area high schools please see the catalog section
the appropriate testing agency, and ask the a challenge exam for a course in which they on dual enrollment/dual credit (page 20). For
agency to send the transcript directly to were previously enrolled and received any more information on transcript evaluation,
CLC Records Office. grade inclusive of I, W or X. Students may only including international transcripts, please
attempt a challenge exam one time for any see the section on transfer of credit below.
• A
dvanced Placement (AP): High school
particular course and may not take a challenge
students can arrange for AP tests,
exam after the first week of a course for which Transfer of Credit
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administered by the College Board,
they are currently enrolled. A student who has previously attended
through their local high schools. AP test
scores determine specific placement and/ another college and who intends to earn a
Challenge exams are not available for all degree or certificate from the College of Lake
or college credit. Students may find more
courses and are offered at the discretion of County must have an official transcript from
information about AP exams through
the discipline/program faculty. Each division each college sent directly to the Office of
the College Board’s website at
determines which tests it will offer for credit Records and submit a “Request for Evaluation
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com.
and the amount of credit it will award. For of Transfer Credit” form. Students who have
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP): details about exams offered and specific credit, earned credit at non-regionally accredited
The College Level Examination Program is a additional information is available at institutions must complete the “Appeal of
national program sponsored by the College www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also Evaluation of College Transcript” and follow the
Board. Additional information can be found, discuss their options with an Academic Success steps on the form. For information on credit for
along with study guides on the College Advisor. Please call the Testing Center of your prior learning related to exams or credential
Board’s website: www.collegeboard.org – choice for testing schedules, registration review see page 21.
choose links for “Students” and “CLEP.” procedures, related fees and other information:
• DSST (formerly known as DANTES Subject Transfer evaluations are based on the student’s
Standardized Tests): The DSST program is • Grayslake Campus, Grayslake program of study at CLC. Credit will be granted
a national credit-by-exam program (847) 543-2076 for acceptable work completed at other
offered by Prometric. Students can • Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan approved colleges and universities for courses
find more information on DSST at (847) 543-2120 in which a student has earned a grade of C or
www.getcollegecredit.com. better. Credit will also be awarded for courses
• S outhlake Campus, Vernon Hills in which a D has been earned provided a
(847) 543-6544 student’s overall average is C or better for the
Each division determines which tests it will
accept for credit and the amount of credit it • G
reat Lakes Center, Great Lakes credits transferred. Transfer credits accepted
will award. For details about exams offered (847) 543-2120 from other collegiate institutions will be
and specific credit, additional information is entered on the student’s permanent record
available at www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students Credential Review of Certifications, at the College of Lake County, but the grades
can also discuss their options in person by Licensures and Industry Credentials earned in these courses will not be used to
visiting the Welcome and One Stop Center, CLC awards college credit for credentials compute the student’s cumulative grade
Room B114, Grayslake Campus, or by meeting earned outside of a traditional college or point average.
with a specific academic division. university setting. Credentials may include
professional certifications, licenses, and International transcripts will not be evaluated;
The College of Lake County grants credit only documented educational and training courses. you must contact a NACES approved evaluator
to students enrolled at CLC. Results of these The evaluation process will examine credentials for evaluation for foreign coursework and
exams may also be sent to another school at on an individual basis and award college have the official evaluation sent to Student
which a student is enrolled for the purposes credit when appropriate. Credentials must be Records. The evaluation must be a Catalog
of credit recognition. Please call the Testing current at the time of evaluation and posting. Match evaluation in order to be considered for
Center of your choice for testing schedules, Provisional or certificates of attendance will transfer credit. Contact an Academic Success
registration procedures, related fees and not be eligible for credit. Advisor for a list of approved companies that
other information: provide Catalog Match services.
Credential review is not available for all
• G
rayslake Campus, Grayslake courses and is offered at the discretion of All documents and transcripts submitted to the
(847) 543-2076 the discipline/program faculty. Each division College of Lake County become part of CLC’s
determines which credentials it will accept for permanent record. Copies of documents and
• L akeshore Campus, Waukegan transcripts will not be released to the student
(847) 543-2120 credit and the amount of credit it will award.
For details about fees, currently accepted or third parties unless required by law.
• Southlake Campus, Vernon Hills credentials, and required documentation,
(847) 543-6544 additional information is available at
• Great Lakes Center, Great Lakes www.clcillinois.edu/cpl. Students can also
(847) 543-2120 discuss credential review with an Academic
Success Advisor.
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REGISTRATION Except under emergency circumstances, Student may also re-enroll in a course in an
Students are responsible for officially a student may not be excused from these attempt to improve their grade or for other
registering in classes they attend. Registration examinations. If a student is unable to appear, reasons. When a student re-enrolls in a
for the Fall Semester begins the preceding it is his or her responsibility to inform the course, the highest grade earned, or the most
March, registration for the Spring Semester instructor prior to the scheduled examination. recent grade if all the grades are the same,
begins the preceding November. Summer should be the only grade computed in the
registration begins in March. student’s grade point average.
REPEATING A COURSE/
Registration must be completed on or prior to RE-ENROLLING IN A COURSE Grades that are not computed in a student’s
the first day of class. Registration is available Students may repeat courses that are grade point average based on the repeat rules
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online. Students requiring assistance may identified in the course description as being will be noted on the transcript.
contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at repeatable. Repeatable courses are those that
the Grayslake Campus, the Student Services teach a skill that may be improved through
Office at the Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan continued practice or those whose subject
or the Campus and Student Support Center at matter changes from semester to semester.
the Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills. The number of times these courses may be
repeated is identified in the course description.
Late Registration In some cases students may be stopped from
CLC strictly enforces its policy that students enrolling if they have exceeded the maximum
may not register for a class after it has begun. allowable attempts at a course (i.e. KIN 121
The policy states that the final day to enroll for 4 credits).
is midnight of the first day of the specific
class. After that first day, late enrollment
will be allowed only under extraordinary
circumstances approved by the dean of the WITHDRAWAL POLICY
division for the class. Important dates such as withdrawal deadlines are provided to you on your class schedule and
many faculty list these dates on the course syllabus. These dates may differ from class to class.
Course Load Please consult your class schedule for specific dates for your class. It is your responsibility to
The course load for a full-time student ranges withdraw from a class that you no longer wish to attend.
from 12 to 18 credit hours during the Fall
and Spring Semesters and from 6 to 10 hours Your transcript and the grade for the course may vary depending on the time at which you
during the Summer Session. Special permission withdraw or request to withdraw from a course. The table below briefly outlines the actions you
from an Academic Success Advisor must be must take and the potential outcomes if you decide to withdraw from a course. If you are unsure
obtained for more than 18 credit hours during of what to do, please speak with your instructor or contact an Academic Success Advisor.
the Fall and Spring Semesters or for more than
10 credit hours during the Summer Session.
Intersession is part of the Summer Session, and If you wish to withdraw: You must: What you will see on your transcript:
only one intersession course is recommended,
because intersession courses are very Prior to the Refund Date Withdraw from Transcript will not reflect
accelerated. (see your class schedule for date) course via enrollment in the course
(see page 33 for Refund Policy) MyStudentCenter
An employed student should vary his or her
course load according to the number of hours
he or she works. A good rule of thumb for Between the Refund Date and the Withdraw from A grade of W will be recorded
16 week courses is to plan for three hours 75% point of the class (see your course via on your transcript
per week for each credit hour taken; one class schedule for date) MyStudentCenter
hour for the formal class meeting and two
hours for outside study and homework. For
courses that are shorter than 16 weeks, the Any time after the 75% point of Request withdrawal If you are passing the course and
expected amount of time per week increases the class but before completion from your instructor obtain your instructor’s approval:
proportionally. of the final exam or assignment and follow their. a grade of W will be recorded
direction on your transcript
The number of credit hours that a student
may take is limited for those on academic If you are failing the course: a grade
restriction. of FW will be recorded on your
transcript (this has the same impact
Final Examination on your GPA as a grade of F)
A final examination is generally required in all
courses. Examinations dates and times will be
available to students in their student portal
after registering for classes.
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Institutional Withdrawal for Options for Students Deployed Veterans and military personnel who are
Non-Attendance Under Military Orders deployed (including training at U.S. or overseas
The college may administratively withdraw A student, or the spouse of a member if locations) or called to active duty and receive
students who have never attended class, who the member has a dependent child, who is an "I" Incomplete grade will be given up to one
stopped attending class without officially deployed under military orders as an active year after the end of the term, or before the
dropping or whose attendance is so sporadic duty military member or by the national guard date of graduation (whichever comes first) to
that they would not be able to complete or reserve forces of the United States and who complete the requirements. A final grade will
the course requirements. Students who are is ordered to duty has the following options: be recorded within 365 calendar days after the
withdrawn by the institution on the midterm end of the term. The final grade shall be A, B,
or final grade rosters will be assigned an C, D, or F. An "I" becomes an "F" on the 366th
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1. Withdraw from the student's entire
appropriate withdrawal grade and a date of registration and receive a full refund of calendar day after the end of the term if no
last attendance of the mid-term date of the tuition and mandatory fees. grade change is signed and submitted by the
semester. Students who are withdrawn by the instructor. This procedure also applies to the
institution will remain responsible for all tuition 2. Make arrangements with the student's spouses of veterans and military personnel.
and fees charged for the class. The withdrawal instructors for course grades, or for Exceptions may be granted by an instructor
grades are defined below: incompletes that shall be completed under special or extenuating circumstances
by the student at a later date. If such and with the approval of the appropriate dean.
WN Withdrawal of a student who never arrangements are made, the student's Another option is to receive a withdrawal.
attended. The WN grade has no registration shall remain intact and tuition
impact on GPA. and mandatory fees shall be assessed for Veterans and military personnel who are
the courses in full. deployed (including training at U.S. or overseas
WS Withdrawal of a student who stopped locations) or called to active duty may withdraw
attending. The WS grade has no 3. Make arrangements with some of the
student's instructors for grades, or for anytime during the semester in which they are
impact on GPA. enrolled and called to active duty. The date
incompletes that shall be completed
by the student at a later date. If such of the official notice of orders for deployment
FW Withdrawal of a student who stopped will serve as the date of withdrawal, and
attending and instructor deemed as arrangements are made, the registration
for those courses shall remain intact the withdrawal request must be submitted
failing. The FW grade will be included to Veteran Student Services at veterans@
in the GPA. and tuition and mandatory fees shall be
assessed for those courses. clcillinois.edu or to the Advisor by the end of
the semester in which the withdrawal occurs
Financial aid students who drop, withdraw or
Any course for which arrangements cannot
otherwise fail to complete all of their classes Procedures for Processing Withdrawal
be made for grades or incompletes shall
for a term will be subject to Title IV return of
be considered dropped and the tuition and Requests for Students Deployed Under
funds calculation. See pages 34-37 for more
information on financial aid.
mandatory fees for the course refunded. Military Orders
1. Students will be required to submit a
Withdrawal of Veterans letter to the Veteran Student Services at
Policy Regarding Tuition and “I” Grades veterans@clcillinois.edu or their Academic
and Military Personnel
CLC is in full compliance with the Higher
for Students Deployed Under Military Success Advisor indicating their intent to
Education Relief Opportunities For Students Orders withdraw from their program along with
(HEROESA) act of 2003 (Public Law 108-76). An "I" (Incomplete), may be given to a student orders confirming deployment. This should
The HEROES Act of 2003 is intended to ensure who finds it impossible to complete the work be done prior to the time of deployment.
that service members who are receiving by the end of the semester because of a
justifiable reason such as illness or deployment. 2. Once the letter of withdrawal and orders
Federal student aid are not adversely affected have been confirmed, the Advisor, will drop
because of their military status and to minimize If an "I" grade is assigned, the instructor shall
notify the student and the dean. The specific the student from the program and remove
the administrative burden placed on such them from the course in which they
individuals. "I," grade procedure will be set forth in the
appropriate section of the college catalog. A are presently registered and any future
student receiving an "I" grade has 120 days to courses.
Prior to deployment, students are encouraged
to meet with Veteran Student Services (VSS) complete coursework and receive a final grade.
The final grade shall be A. B. C, D or F. An "I" Process for Reinstatement of Students
and their Academic Success Advisor to discuss
becomes an "F" on the 121st calendar day Deployed Under Military Orders
their academic and financial standing.
after the end of the term if no grade change In full compliance with the U,S Department of
is signed and submitted by the instructor. Education's Readmission Requirements for
Exceptions may be granted by an instructor Service Members (eCFR 668.18), CLC does not
only in unusual or extenuating circumstances deny readmission to a person who is a member
and with the approval of the appropriate dean. of, applies to be a member of, performs, has
performed, applies to perform,
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or has an obligation to perform, service in Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights Grades and Grade Points
the uniformed services on the basis of that and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C.§1232g, the Final letter grades are earned for each class,
membership, application for membership, college reserves the right to disclose and release issued at the end of each semester, and
performance of service, application for service, student records and personally identifiable recorded on the student’s permanent academic
or obligation to perform service. information without consent to appropriate record according to the following schedule:
persons during a period of emergency if the
CLC will promptly readmit an individual as information released is necessary to protect the Grade Significance
described above with the same academic health or safety of students or other individuals.
status as the student had when the student (Board policy 403.1) Calculated A Excellent
last attended the college or was last admitted in Grade 4 Grade Points
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to, but did not begin attendance because of Medical and Catastrophic Incident Point B Good
that membership, application for membership, Withdrawal Average: 3 Grade Points
performance of service, application for service, The college, upon request and with appropriate C Average
or obligation to perform service. documentation, may administratively withdraw 2 Grade Points
a student due to serious illness or related D Below Average
1. Prior to reinstatement students will be medical issues that prohibit the student from 1 Grade Point
required to meet with Veteran Student completing their classes and withdrawing. F Failure
Services and an Advisor. Documentation will be required from 0 Grade Points
2. If degree programs change prior to the a physician or licensed medical professional. FW Withdrawn by
date students are reinstated, additional Institution, Failing
coursework may be necessary to meet The college, upon request and with appropriate 0 Grade Points
the new requirements of the degree documentation, may administratively withdraw
program. If students were in programs a student due to catastrophic circumstances Not I Incomplete*
that may no longer be offered by the that prohibit the student from completing their Calculated N Requirements
college, degree completion options and classes and withdrawing. Documentation will in Grade Not Fulfilled
guidance on a case-by-case basis will be be required from a government agency, social Point O No Grade
provided. Academic success advisors will service organization, first responder or similar Average: Received
discuss any changes and options during the entity. P Satisfactory
reinstatement process. R Repeated
The request for withdrawal and relevant W Withdrew
3. Students who have "I" in-progress grades documentation must be received no later than WN Withdrawn by
will be required to complete all work and 60 days after the end of the semester for which Institution,
receive a grade prior to being reinstated the student is seeking a withdrawal. Never Attended
into the program.
WS Withdrawn by
4. Outstanding tuition must be paid in full To begin the medical or catastrophic Institution,
before students can be reinstated into withdrawal process, contact Enrollment Stopped
their program Services at (847) 543-2389. Attending
X Audit
Involuntary Withdrawal Reinstatement of Withdrawn Students
Students who pose a direct threat of harm to Students who withdraw from classes and * See page 26 for more information on
self or others, or who substantially impede subsequently request to be re-enrolled must Incompletes.
the lawful activities of other members of present compelling reasons for reinstatement
the college community may be involuntarily and obtain instructor's consent. Students Note: For the Spring 2020 semester “P”
withdrawn by college administrators, pursuant should contact instructor if they wish to be grades were given and accepted as outlined
to this Policy and to the Involuntary Withdrawal reinstated in a class. by the ICCB, IBHE and IAI. In alignment with
Procedures developed and adopted by the this guidance, a “P” given in the Spring 2020
college. Students may be responsible for term satisfies all requirements for prerequisites
tuition and fees. and graduation requirements, except as
related to specific accreditation guidelines
A student should not be subject to involuntary with select career programs. Additionally,
withdrawal when disciplinary, academic or courses completed at other institutions and
other administrative responses are available. graded with a “P” during the spring 2020 term
The procedures and specifications given in the will be accepted for transfer credit. These
Involuntary Withdrawal Procedures apply in courses will be posted to the student record
those situations in which, in the judgment of with a grade of T.
the appropriate administrators, the response
through the Student Rights and Responsibilities
Policy are insufficient. See Student Rights and
Responsibilities Policy for more details.
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The college offers a number of developmental will be set forth in the appropriate section of Grade Point Average Standard
and academic ESL courses that are graded A the college catalog. A student receiving an I The grade point average calculation includes
through F, but not computed in the student’s grade has 120 days to complete coursework only baccalaureate/transfer courses and
grade point average. These courses appear on and receive a final grade. The final grade shall career courses; developmental courses are not
the student’s academic transcript with a grade, be A, B, C, D or F. An I becomes an F on the included. Students who have attempted 15 or
but no grade points. (Developmental courses 121st calendar day after the end of the term more semester hours at CLC must maintain the
include ENG 108, 109; MTH 101, 102, 104, if no grade change is signed by the instructor. minimum grade point average listed below to
105 106, 107, 108; academic ESL courses Exceptions may be granted by an instructor remain in good standing:
such as ELI 103, 104, 108, 109 and 110.) only in unusual circumstances and with the
Grades of P and N are used for non-academic approval of the appropriate dean.
COLLEGE POLICIES
ESL courses such as ESL 30 through 83. Hours Attempted GPA
Veterans and military personnel who are 15-44 2.0 either cumulatively
Note: Although CLC does not compute the deployed (including training at U.S. or overseas or for the semester
grades of basic skills or academic ESL courses locations) or called to active duty and receive 45 or more 2.0 cumulative
into the grade point average, some colleges an I Incomplete grade will be given up to one
and universities to which a student transfers year after the end of the term, or before the
may include these course grades when date of graduation (whichever comes first) to NOTE: The GPA standard is not applied to
recalculating the grade point average to complete the requirements. A final grade will students who have cumulative attempted hours
meet their standards. be recorded within 365 calendar days less than 15.
after the end of the term. The final grade shall
be A, B, C, D, or F. An I becomes an F on the Students In Good Standing
Students who meet the Grade Point Average
ACADEMIC HONORS 366th calendar day after the end of the term
Standard are designated to be in good standing.
if no grade change is signed by the instructor.
This procedure also applies to the spouses of
Semester Honors veterans and military personnel. Exceptions Students Not In Good Standing
Semester honors are compiled and published may be granted by an instructor under special Students are not in good standing if, due to
at the end of the fall and spring semesters. circumstances and with the approval of the their academic record, they are placed in one
Students who have earned a grade point appropriate dean. Another option is to receive of the following categories:
average of 3.0 (B) or higher while enrolled in a withdrawal. See page 24 (Withdrawal of
at least 6 semester hours of transfer or career Veterans and Military Personnel.) Academic Caution
courses during a semester are recognized by Students previously in good standing who do
placement on the College Honor List for that Independent Study not meet the Grade Point Average Standard will
semester. Students placed on the Honor List Students may pursue courses offered by the be placed on academic caution.
are notified by the Educational Affairs Office college on an independent study basis under
approximately one month after the the following conditions: Students on caution are recommended to limit
semester ends. their enrollment to the number of semester
1. L ack of enrollment in a course appropriate for hours successfully completed during the
Commencement Honors the student’s program of study precludes its previous term, or to only one course for credit,
Students who have earned at least 30 semester being offered as a regularly scheduled class. depending on whichever option yields the most
hours at CLC by the end of the Fall Semester 2. Documented, extenuating personal credit hours. It is recommended that students
immediately preceding the commencement circumstances preclude an individual’s on caution meet with their Academic Success
ceremony will be recognized as receiving the enrollment in a scheduled class appropriate Advisor.
following honors based upon cumulative GPA: for his or her program of study.
Honors 3.00-3.49 Academic Restriction
Approval is granted upon the concurrence of Students on academic caution who do not
High Honors 3.50-3.74 a faculty member who agrees to guide the meet the Grade Point Average Standard will be
Highest Honors 3.75-4.00 independent study and upon the authorization placed on academic restriction.
of the academic dean.
Students on academic restriction are required
The Records Office compiles the to meet with their Academic Success Advisor
Commencement Honors list as part of the and receive approval to register for courses.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
commencement program. In their next semester at the college, students
To help guide and measure students’ academic
success, the college has developed Academic placed on academic restriction may only enroll
Incompletes Standards. in the number of credit hours successfully
An I (Incomplete) may be given to a student completed during the previous semester, or
who finds it impossible to complete the work Academic standards are measured by the enroll in only one course for credit, depending
by the end of the semester because of a Grade Point Average Standard. Students must on whichever yields the most credit hours.
justifiable reason such as illness. If an I grade is meet this standard to be in good standing.
assigned, the instructor shall notify the student
and the dean. The specific I grade procedure
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Academic Suspension from the Advising Center and meet with • F orgiven grades cannot be used to meet
their Academic Success Advisor. graduation requirements.
1. Students who fail to meet the Grade Point
Average Standard for three successive b. Within five (5) working days, the student • S tudents lose any existing educational
semesters are prohibited from taking must complete an Academic Suspension guarantees for the forgiven courses.
courses the following fall or spring semester, Appeal Form and return it to the Academic
• T he college accepts no responsibility for the
except for Adult Education, Continuing Success Advisor.
ways in which a transfer college or university
Education and Workforce and Professional c. The Academic Suspension Appeal Form or an employer might interpret a student’s
Development Institute courses. Students on will be forwarded by the Academic use of the forgiveness option.
academic suspension are prohibited from Success Advisor to the Dean of Academic
COLLEGE POLICEIS
taking summer courses during the period • In consultation with their Academic Success
Success. A decision will be made within
of suspension. Advisor or designated College employee,
five (5) working days of the receipt of the
the student has signed a declaration of
2. If a student on academic suspension is appeal form. The student may be asked
understanding.
enrolled for the following semester their to meet with the dean if it is deemed
enrollment will be dropped. necessary. Students who would like to use the Forgiveness
3. Students have the right to appeal their d. The decision of the dean may be appealed Option should meet with an Academic Success
suspension to the Dean of Academic Success. to the Vice President for Student Advisor.
Development within five (5) working days
* T his calculation includes baccalaureate/
Students Returning From Academic of the dean’s decision. The Vice President
transfer courses, career courses and
Suspension for Student Development will review
developmental courses.
Students who have completed the one- the request for appeal, meet with the
semester suspension (summer excluded) are appropriate parties and render a final
decision regarding the appeal. Declaring or Changing Program of Study
required to meet with their Academic Success Students may declare or change their program
Advisor and receive approval to register of study by completing the Change of Program
for courses. Students may be limited to the Reinstatement of Good Standing
Study Form or by contacting the Welcome
number of semester hours they may take in Students placed on academic caution,
and One Stop Center, Room B114, Grayslake
the initial semester following their suspension, restriction or suspension, who satisfy the
Campus. Any changes to the program of study
based on the recommendation of the Academic Grade Point Average Standard during their
should be planned with their Academic Success
Success Advisor. Appeals to increase the next semester or summer term at CLC, will be
Advisor. The deadlines for changing a program
number of permitted semester hours may be considered to be in good standing.
of study are: Fall - December 1; Spring - May 1;
made to the Dean of Academic Success. Summer - July 15. Any change request received
Inactive Status after the deadline will take effect beginning
Students Who Were on Academic Students who have not enrolled in any course with the start of the next academic term.
Suspension, Returned to CLC and listed in the CLC class schedule for at least two Changes to the program of study may affect
Again Fail to Meet Academic Standards years are considered inactive and will be placed a student’s eligibility for financial aid. See
in a course-taker, non-degree program. page 36 for information on programs that are
1. Students are placed in academic suspension
again and prohibited from taking courses the ineligible for financial aid.
Inactive students who decide to re-enroll for
following fall or spring semester. Students courses will be governed by the college catalog
on academic suspension are prohibited from covering the semester in which they register
taking summer courses during the period for courses. AUDITING
of suspension. Students are permitted to audit courses. For
Forgiveness Option audited courses, students receive a grade of
2. Students who have completed the one-
Under extenuating circumstances, students X, which carries no grade points or semester
semester suspension again are required to
may petition for a one-time forgiveness of hours of credit. Audited courses do not serve
meet with an Academic Success Advisor and
up to 15 hours of prior D, F or FW grades in as prerequisites for subsequent coursework.
receive approval to register for courses.
accordance with the following guidelines: The fee for auditing is the same as enrolling
for credit.
Academic Standards Appeal Procedure • At least two years have passed since the end
1. Purpose of the term of the grades to be forgiven. A student who wishes to audit a course is
Students who have been suspended for • Fifteen consecutive credit hours have been expected to attend regularly. The completion
failing to meet the Grade Point Average completed at CLC with no grades lower of assignments, exams and projects is at
Standard requirement may appeal their than a C. The P grade/s will be calculated the discretion of the student. Some types of
suspension to the Dean of Academic towards the fifteen consecutive semester courses may be deemed inappropriate for
Success. hour condition. The N grade/s will count auditing because they require a high level of
neither towards nor against the fifteen student involvement.
2. Appeal Procedures consecutive semester hours.*
Students can request to audit a course by
a. W
ithin five (5) working days of the receipt of • Forgiven grades remain on the student’s submitting the Course Audit Request Form after
a suspension notification letter, the student record but are not computed in the enrolling in the course. Contact the Welcome
must obtain a copy of the appeal procedures student’s grade point average. and One Stop Center, Room B114, Grayslake
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Campus for more information. Changes in a C. Except for the International/Multicultural Philosophy
student’s enrollment status (audit to credit or Education requirement, no course may The goal of the International/Multicultural
credit to audit) must follow the time frames be used to satisfy more than one general Education requirement is to help prepare
as listed for refunds in the withdrawal/refund education requirement. students to:
schedule (Policy 421). See pages 23-25 and 33
D. Specific electives and total hours vary by 1. Foster awareness and mutual respect by
for more information.
degree and program. seeking to understand our own and other
E. Only a limited number of MUS and KIN people’s cultures, characteristics, histories,
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS courses may be used toward a degree. conditions, social realities, issues and
FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES Please see course descriptions for courses contributions;
COLLEGE POLICIES
THAT TRANSFER within these areas for more information. 2. Live effectively in an increasingly connected
Students must meet the following general F. The following courses cannot be used to global community;
requirements for Associate degrees that satisfy degree requirements and do not 3. Bring informed multiple perspectives to the
transfer: count in the grade point average: work force.
A. Satisfactory completion of the maximum PCS 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9
number of credit hours for the respective Reflected through this requirement is the
degree (A.A.; A.S.; A.E.S.; and A.F.A. in Art recognition that “diversity is an essential and
or Music); College Success Seminar Milestone defining characteristic of our nation – of the
College of Lake County works to prepare all world – and the conviction that this diversity
B. Completion of at least 15 credit hours at students to successfully complete their goals. can enrich all of us if we respect, value, and
CLC. This does not include credit earned CLC provides a common course, College cultivate it.”
through prior learning such as proficiency Success Seminar (CLC 120), for all new — Janice R. Welsch (1999), Preface
examinations or credential review. students to achieve an early milestone in their Cultural Diversity: Curriculum,
C. Minimum cumulative grade point average first semester and successfully launch their Classroom, and Climate.
of 2.00 (C) for all work completed at CLC; educational journey at CLC. Students must
complete College of Lake County’s College Requirement
D. Completion of College Success Seminar
Success Seminar (CLC 120) course with a grade Students pursuing transfer degrees (A.A./A.S./
(CLC 120) with a grade of D or better or
of D or better to earn any of the following A.E.S./A.F.A.) are required to pass an I/M course
completion of the course requirement
credentials: A.A.; A.S.; A.E.S.; A.G.S.; A.F.A. in that focuses primarily on the underrepresented
through alternative methods (see College
Art or Music; and any certificate requiring 16 or groups within the United States or on the
Success Seminar Milestone on this page);
more credits. culture of a society outside the United States.
E. A grade of C or better is required for Courses may fulfill a core General Education
ENG 121 and 122; Alternatively, students may fulfill this milestone requirement or elective requirement while
requirement if they have completed a college at the same time satisfying the international/
F. Satisfactory completion of the General
degree or certificate of sixteen or more credits multicultural emphasis. Students should meet
Education Requirements for the
or completed a student success course with with an Academic Success Advisor or consult
appropriate degree.
a grade of D or better at a higher education the catalog for appropriate courses.
institution prior to beginning an Associate or
Special Notations for Associate Degree certificate program at College of Lake County. I/M Course Criteria
Requirements Courses may be in any discipline and will seek
A. General Education Requirements must Students should consult with their College and to promote a more reasoned understanding
be filled with courses with a 1.1 (transfer Career Navigator or Academic Success Advisor of human diversity within the United States or
course) PCS code. An exception of up to for advising about this milestone requirement. within a society outside the United States. See
twelve hours of courses with a 1.2 (career the lists below for courses that meet the I/M
course) PCS code may be used as general Education requirement criteria.
electives in the degree; however, students INTERNATIONAL/
should select these courses only after Expected Learning Outcomes
they have verified their transferability with MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION Approved I/M courses must demonstrate all
an advising professional or their transfer REQUIREMENT (I/M) of the following learning outcomes. Upon
institution. EDU 999 does not count The International Multicultural Education successful completion of an I/M
toward this twelve-hour limit. The PCS requirement may be met by a course taken course, students will be able to:
code for each course is listed in the course in another area. Either include one course
descriptions starting on page 231 of this (indicated by “+”) from the general education 1. Describe the significant conditions
catalog. areas of Social/Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and contributions of (a) traditionally
or Fine Arts or select one of the following underrepresented groups within the United
B. The course taken to fulfill the International/
courses and it will be used towards elective States or (b) of world societies;
Multicultural Education requirement is not
hours (include course list). A B.A. degree at 2. Develop an informed perspective on (a)
an additional course requirement; it will
many four-year colleges may require college traditionally under-represented groups in
count toward the Humanities and Fine Arts
level foreign language. the United States or (b) world societies;
or the Social and Behavioral Science or
3. Explore and utilize the information and ideas
general electives.
generated in class to compare and contrast
their own background, beliefs, and values
with that of others.
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International/Multicultural Education STEPS TO GRADUATE planning to complete any degree or certificate
Courses IAI APPROVED program. Students who received auto-awarded
degrees and certificates are not eligible to
Humanities and Fine Arts Graduation Planning
participate in the Commencement ceremony.
ARA 222 Academic success advisors and faculty help
ART 240, 241, 261 students determine if they are meeting or have
ASI 121 met the graduation requirements to earn a
CHI 222 degree or certificate. Students may contact TRANSCRIPTS
DNC 240, 280 the Advising Center for more information You may request an official transcript of
ENG 129, 228, 244, 246 at (847) 543-2060, or in Room B118 on the your CLC academic record online through
COLLEGE POLICEIS
FRN 222 Grayslake Campus. myStudentCenter or by going to
GER 222 www.clcillinois.edu/transcripts. There is
1. Meet with an Academic Success Advisor to
HUM 121, 122, 126, 128, 129, 140 a $10 fee per CLC Official transcript request.
make sure you are meeting the requirements
141, 221, 226 for the catalog term you are following.
ITL 222 Electronic Official transcripts will be sent
JPN 222 2. At least one semester before you plan to almost instantly. Paper Official transcripts
LAT 121 complete your degree or certificate, will be mailed within 24 hours. If you have an
PHI 125, 126, 128, 221 submit a a Request to Graduate available outstanding financial obligation to the college,
SPA 222, 223, 224 through the Graduation tile in Student your transcript will not be released until the
THE 123 Center. The deadline for students graduating obligation has been cleared.
Social Sciences in the fall is October 1, Spring Semester is
ANT 121, 221, 228 February 15 and Summer Session is July 1. A one-time waiver of official transcript fees
GXS 121, 229 is available to eligible students. To be eligible to
3. You will receive the results of the evaluation
HST 121, 122, 126, 127, 128, 245, 246 receive this waiver, students must be
of your petition approximately four to six
PSC 221, 222 currently enrolled or have been enrolled in
weeks after the petition deadline for the
the prior academic (fall or spring) term.
SOC 225, 229 term you have designated as completing
Students must also meet financial need
your requirements.
criteria. For more information, visit
International/Multicultural Education 4. Official transcripts cannot be issued if www.clcillinois.edu/transcripts.
Courses NOT IAI APPROVED there are any outstanding bills to the
college. See payment options at If you would like to pick up your transcript
Business
www.clcillinois.edu/payment. order instead of having it mailed, you may do
BUS 270
Humanities and Fine Arts so in the Welcome and One Stop Center, B114,
Diplomas are mailed out approximately six to Grayslake Campus during normal business
CMM 127
eight weeks after the end of the term you have hours. You must present a photo ID in order
DNC 141, 241
graduated. Diplomas will be sent via USPS to to have the transcript released. If someone
ENG 264
the address on file. Make sure to verify your is picking up the transcript on your behalf,
HUS 153
current address is on file prior to graduation. you must include that person’s name on your
PHI 129
Duplicate diplomas can be purchased for $15 transcript request and that person must also
Personal Development
per diploma. To order a duplicate diploma, present a photo ID when picking up your
PDS 123
go to www.clcillinois.edu/studentforms and transcript. It is important to note that since it
Social Sciences
complete the Duplicate Diploma Request Form. takes time to process your transcript request,
EDU 224
A commencement ceremony is held annually you are advised to call the Welcome and One
GXS 221, 227, 299
in the month of May for summer/fall graduates Stop Center to make sure the transcript is
HST 141, 142, 269
and spring/summer candidates. To participate available before arriving to pick it up.
PSY 229
in the commencement ceremony, students
SSI 121
should submit a Petition to Graduate by Unofficial college transcripts are free of charge
the spring petition deadline of February 15. and students are encouraged to review and
MULTIPLE TRANSFER DEGREES This includes students planning to graduate use unofficial transcripts as often as needed.
A College of Lake County student may petition Summer Session. Information about the Unofficial college transcripts are available
for multiple transfer degrees when applying commencement ceremony can be found at anytime through myStudentCenter. Ordering
to graduate. The following requirements www.clcillinois.edu/commencement. official transcripts should only be done when
must be met: unofficial transcripts will not suffice. Official
1. A
ll degree requirements for each degree CLC may identify students who have completed transcripts are usually only needed at the
being sought must be met, and a program but have not petitioned to graduate, final step of admissions, transferring credits
and “auto-award” the degree or certificate. to a four-year college or university and after
2. T welve additional hours of semester credit Students must meet specific criteria to be acceptance of new employment.
must be earned at the College of Lake eligible for an auto-award, and the college does
County outside of credits earned toward not guarantee all students who have completed
the first degree. The additional 12 hours of their program will be selected. Students should
credit may not be applied toward the first always submit a Request to Graduate when
degree earned.
Contact an Academic Success Advisor for more
information.
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