how to audit a course as a senior at rockland community college

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New York State Education Law allows Rockland Community College to waive the cost of tuition for senior adults 60 years of age and older who wish to observe and audit credit courses on a space available basis.

When was the late withdrawal appeals for SUNY Rockland Community College amended?

Amended by the Board of Trustees of SUNY Rockland Community College on July 15, 2010. Late Withdrawal Appeals amended on January 21, 2021. Grades are assigned by the instructor as an evaluation of the level of achievement in a course:

What does auditing a course mean?

To audit a course means to register, pay, and attend the class sessions, but not be responsible for written assignments or examinations and not receive a grade. A student registers to audit a course by submitting an approval request form to the Records Office by the deadline published in the Schedule of Classes.

What is grade assigned?

Grades are assigned by the instructor as an evaluation of the level of achievement in a course:

When can students withdraw from classes?

Students may withdraw according to the deadlines published in the Schedule of Classes (generally from the beginning of the fourth week through the end of the ninth week of classes). These deadlines are adjusted for courses shorter than fifteen weeks.

When does a course grade of W come out?

A course grade of W may be issued by the faculty of record from the 10th through the 12th week of classes.

Can you withdraw from classes after the last day?

After the last day of classes, a student no longer can receive a late withdrawal. The student must apply to the appeal committee for a retroactive withdrawal that will withdraw the student from all classes. The student must:

Quick Guide to Self-Service Banner Registration

Login to the myRCC student portal using a web browser. Google Chrome is recommended.

Viewing Your Schedule

The Schedule window creates a visual weekly class schedule based on the classes for which you are registered, or for those which are pending in your Registration Summary.

Dropping Classes or Removing Previously Added Classes

In the Action column, click on the drop-down menu next to the class that you would like to drop or remove. This will display the enrollment status options:

Career Skills Academy

Rockland Community College (RCC) recognizes the high demand to fill “middle skills” jobs – jobs that require more education than a high school diploma, but less than a college degree – in the Hudson Valley region. The Career Skills Academy was created to meet that demand.

Community Courses

Throughout the year, there are in-person and online course offerings in areas as varied as Basic Motorcycle Riding and Defensive Driving. Visit the Community Courses page for current offerings and details.

CareerStep Online Trainings

CareerStep provides online courses for people interested in obtaining their first job in the healthcare field, or working to advance their career. CareerStep programs are user-friendly and accredited, so learners can quickly gain the knowledge they need.

Ed2Go Long Term Trainings

Learn in-demand skills around your schedule. These online, self-paced trainings are designed to prepare you for entry or advancement in career opportunities. Key Features:

Ed2Go Short Term Trainings

These online courses are informative, fun, convenient, affordable, and highly interactive. They focus on creating supportive communities for our learners. New course sessions begin monthly.

Real Estate Academy

Rockland Community College is partnering with Mbition to offer online Real Estate Salesperson and Broker courses. These mandatory pre-license courses are New York State approved and will qualify you to take the state exam.

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The ExamFX Insurance training platform offers a wide variety of insurance prelicensing courses in all 50 states. Each is specifically designed to follow the individual state’s testing provider exam outline, ensuring that only the information that might be presented in the exam is covered.