Rules and regulations relating to the students at South Plains College are made with the view of protecting the best interests of the individual, the general welfare of the entire student body and the educational objectives of the college. As in any segment of society, a college community must be guided by standards that are stringent enough to prevent disorder, yet moderate enough to provide an atmosphere conducive to intellectual and personal development.
Entering students planning to enroll at South Plains College are encouraged to submit ACT scores. South Plains College is a National Testing Center for ACT. The scores on the ACT do not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains College. The results of the tests are used in counseling students in the selection of appropriate courses and may be considered in awarding scholarships and course credit. The test fee is set on a yearly basis by ACT. Contact the Testing Center on the Levelland Campus or your high school counselor for a registration bulletin. ACT registration can also be completed online at www.actstudent.org
Advanced placement grants the student permission to take advanced courses in which he or she does not meet the standard prerequisites. Advanced placement may be granted on the basis of high school work completed, ACT scores or by the approval of the instructor in the course. The granting of advanced placement waives the prerequisites of a course but does not grant college credit.
It is the philosophy of South Plains College that every student admitted to register for classes should have the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to perform acceptable college-level work. At the same time, however, students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions, which includes a mature attitude and dedication to well-defined study habits and regular class attendance.
Students are placed on academic probation at the end of any term when a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 is not attained in college-level courses. Students are not subject to academic probation until a minimum of six semester hours of college-level course work at South Plains College has been attempted. Students on academic probation will be allowed to enroll in the next term, but may not register for more than 16 hours of college-level course work unless special permission is granted by the appropriate Divisional Dean.
Academic suspension should not be viewed as punishment. It is based on the philosophy that a student may continue to enroll as long as satisfactory progress toward an educational goal is being made. When progress is not satisfactory, the student is given time to reconsider goals and career plans outside the educational setting.
It is the aim of the faculty of South Plains College to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of any student to present as his or her own any work which he or she has not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences , possibly suspension.
South Plains College does not permit a student to withdraw if that student has an allegation pending for violation of Policy FH Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct.
Each semester and summer term opens with a registration period during which the formal process of enrollment at South Plains College is completed. The SPC Academic Calendar lists registration dates for all semesters. All admission requirements set by the Admissions and Records Office must be complete before a student will be permitted to register for courses. Students are urged to visit with their program advisor prior to registration. Students may also contact the Advising and Testing Center for assistance.
Entering students planning to enroll at South Plains College are encouraged to submit ACT scores. South Plains College is a National Testing Center for ACT. The scores on the ACT do not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains College.
South Plains College is a National Testing Center for ACT. The scores on the ACT do not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains College. The results of the tests are used in advising students in the selection of appropriate courses and may be considered in awarding scholarships and course credit. The test fee is set on a yearly basis by ACT. Contact the Advising and Testing Center on the Levelland Campus or your high school counselor for a registration bulletin. ACT registration can also be completed online at www.actstudent.org
South Plains College is a National Testing Center for SAT. The scores on the SAT do not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains College. The results of the tests are used in advising students in the selection of appropriate courses and may be considered in awarding scholarships and course credit.
In general, one semester hour of credit is awarded for passing work in one hour of course instruction, two to four hours of laboratory instruction and four to 16 hours of clinical instruction each week for 16 weeks.
It is the philosophy of South Plains College that every student admitted to register for classes should have the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to perform acceptable college-level work. At the same time, however, students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions, which includes a mature attitude and dedication to well-defined study habits and regular class attendance.
Rules and regulations relating to the students at South Plains College are made with the view of protecting the best interests of the individual, the general welfare of the entire student body and the educational objectives of the college. As in any segment of society, a college community must be guided by standards that are stringent enough to prevent disorder, yet moderate enough to provide an atmosphere conducive to intellectual and personal development.
Entering students planning to enroll at South Plains College are encouraged to submit ACT scores. South Plains College is a National Testing Center for ACT. The scores on the ACT do not affect the student’s eligibility for admission to South Plains College. The results of the tests are used in counseling students in the selection of appropriate courses and may be considered in awarding scholarships and course credit. The test fee is set on a yearly basis by ACT. Contact the Testing Center on the Levelland Campus or your high school counselor for a registration bulletin. ACT registration can also be completed online at www.actstudent.org
If you are NOT WAIVED or EXEMPT from taking the TSI Assessment test, it is important that you take the test before you enroll in college-level courses. Otherwise, you may only register for developmental classes. You will not be able to register for college-level credit courses until you have taken the placement test.
Advanced placement grants the student permission to take advanced courses in which he or she does not meet the standard prerequisites. Advanced placement may be granted on the basis of high school work completed, ACT scores or by the approval of the instructor in the course. The granting of advanced placement waives the prerequisites of a course but does not grant college credit.
In general, one semester hour of credit is awarded for passing work in one hour of course instruction, two to four hours of laboratory instruction and four to 16 hours of clinical instruction each week for 16 weeks.
A grade is assigned for all courses in which a student is regularly enrolled during any semester or summer session. A grade once earned and entered upon a student’s record cannot be removed and may not be changed without the approval of the instructor and the appropriate Instructional Division Dean. If a student repeats a course, it is with the understanding that the last grade earned is the one to be counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements.
It is the philosophy of South Plains College that every student admitted to register for classes should have the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to perform acceptable college-level work. At the same time, however, students are expected to assume responsibility for their actions, which includes a mature attitude and dedication to well-defined study habits and regular class attendance.
To qualify for in-district tuition, a student must have been classified as a Texas resident and have been a resident of the South Plains College District for a period of six months before first enrollment.
A student who owns property in the South Plains College District (Hockley County or Whiteface ISD) may be eligible for a waiver of out-of-state tuition. Students who believe they are eligible for such a waiver must contact the Dean of Admissions and Records.
It is the responsibility of each student attending South Plains College to register under the proper residence classification and pay the correct tuition and fees. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Rule 21.38, requires that students sign an Oath of Residency at the time of application. The South Plains College Board recognizes the ...
The South Plains College Board recognizes the authority of the Coordinating Board to set residency policy as authorized by the Texas Legislature and South Plains College will follow the guidelines as set forth by the Coordinating Board.
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