Orange County Community College Founded 1950 An institution of higher education established by authority of the State University of New York and sponsored by the County of Orange Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS 115 South Street Middletown, New York 10940 845-344-6222 NEWBURGH EXTENSION CENTER One Washington Center (Key Bank Building) Newburgh, New York 12550 845-562-2454 WEB ADDRESS - www.sunyorange.edu 2 Orange County Community College reserves the right to make any changes, delete any courses or to effect any changes in the curriculum without notice. This right extends to administration, policies, tuition and fees and any other phase of school activity. Each student is expected to have a knowledge of the information printed in this catalog. In accordance with Federal regulations, the New York State Human Rights Law and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender or sexual orientation in employment or in the educational programs and activities which it operates. Please note that this is a two-year catalog. Updates will be posted to the college website (www.sunyorange.edu). 3 Table of Contents 5 Academic Calendar 13 A Message from the President 14 Orange County Community College 15 The Campus 15 Newburgh Extension Center 16 Satellite Locations 17 College Mission and Goals 19 Enrollment Information 20 Admissions Procedures 34 Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses 35 Refund Policies 38 Financial Aid 46 Scholarships 48 Educational Foundation 61 Academic Information 62 Academic Programs — Degrees & Certificates 62 Registered Academic Programs 63 General Degree Requirements 64 Commencement Ceremony 64 Honors Program 65 Online Learning Courses 66 Departments and Chairs 68 Articulations — Colleges & Universities 69 Career Paths 74 SUNY General Education Course Lists Degree and Certificate Requirements: 76 Associate in Arts Degree 77 Humanities and Social Sciences Emphasis 78 Guide for Social Science Requirement 79 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program 86 International Studies 88 Associate in Science Degrees 89 Business: Accounting 90 Business Administration 92 Computer Science 94 Criminal Justice 96 Engineering Science 98 Exercise Studies 99 Mathematics and Natural Sciences 101 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program 102 Individual Studies 103 Associate in Applied Science Degrees 104 Business — Accounting Technician 105 Business — Business Management 107 Business — Computer Information Systems 109 Business — E-Business 111 Business — Marketing 113 Business — Medical Office Assistant 114 Business — Office Technologies 116 Construction Technology-Architectural Technology 117 Criminal Justice-Police 118 Dental Hygiene 120 Early Childhood Development and Care 122 Electrical Engineering Technology — Electronics 124 Industrial Laboratory Technology 125 Information Technology (IT) 4 Table of Contents 127 Massage Therapy 130 Medical Laboratory Technology 132 Nursing 134 Occupational Therapy Assistant 136 Performing Arts: Music 138 Physical Therapist Assistant 141 Radiologic Technology 143 Visual Communications Technology: Graphic Arts/Printing 145 One Year Certificate Programs 145 Accounting Procedures 146 Clerical Office Assistant 146 E-Business 147 Early Childhood Development and Care 148 Information/Word Processing 148 Law Enforcement/Security 149 Microcomputer Applications 149 Teaching Assistant Certificate Program 152 Business Studies 153 Academic Support Services 153 Learning Assistance Services 153 Developmental Education Program 159 Tutorial Services 159 Learning Resource Center 159 English Department Writing Center 160 The Writing Consultancy Project 160 English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) 161 Lyceum 161 Department of Continuing and Professional Education 161 Business Training and Professional Development 161 Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management 161 Community Enrichment 162 Workforce Development Eductaion 162 Drinking Driver Program 163 Academic Policies and Procedures 172 Students’ Rights 172 Student Grievance Procedure 175 Student Records—Confidentiality 180 Student Services —Co-Curricular Activities 180 Counseling Center 183 Kindercollege 183 Health Services 184 Student Life 185 Information and Technology Services 186 Bookstore 187 Alumni Association 187 The Orange County Community College Association, Inc. 189 Course Descriptions 259 State University of New York 260 SUNY Orange Board of Trustees 260 Administrative Officers 261 Administrative Staff 263 Faculty and Professional Staff 270 Emeriti Faculty 271 Board of Trustees Emeriti 272 Adjunct Faculty 282 Administrative Support 283 Advisory Boards 275 Index 278 Maps & Directions 5 August 23, Tuesday New Faculty Orientation August 24, Wednesday Faculty Workshop 9:00 am - noon August 25, Thursday Last Registration Date Prior to Start of Fall 2005 Classes 9:00am - 8:00pm August 29, Monday Fall 2005 Day & Evening Credit Classes Begin August 29 - September 12 Late Registration and Drop/Add September 5, Monday Labor Day Holiday – College Closed September 8, Thursday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status First Half-Semester Courses September 19, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status for Semester- Long Courses; Last Day to Drop Without a "W" Grade October 3 - Apply December Graduation – Records & Registration – December 9 Middletown Only October 4, Tuesday Rosh Hashanah – Classes in Session1 October 5, Wednesday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from First Half Semester Courses with Grade of "W" October 10, Monday Columbus Day – No Classes Administrative Offices Open Until 5pm October 11, Tuesday Hold Monday 10/10 Classes – No Tuesday Classes October 12, Wednesday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal from First Half- Semester Courses October 13, Thursday Yom Kippur – Classes in Session1 October 19, Wednesday Second Half-Semester Courses Begin October 24, Monday Mid-Semester Progress Reports Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only October 26, Wednesday Mid-Semester U Grades Distributed to Students October 31, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status – Second Half-Semester Courses November 4, Friday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Semester-Long Courses with Grade of "W" November 15, Tuesday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Second Half-Semester Courses with Grade of "W" November 23, Wednesday - Thanksgiving Recess November 27, Sunday College Closed 11/24 - 11/28 November 28, Monday Classes Resume November 28, Monday Reserved Early Spring 2006 Registration for Currently Enrolled Students (Allied Health Majors or 30 or more credits completed); Payment Due 1/3/06 November 29, Tuesday - Early Registration for Spring 2006 December 9, Friday (All Currently Enrolled and Readmitted Students); Payment Due 1/3/06 December 2, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawals for Fall 2005 – Records & Registration December 2, Friday Student Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College December 8, Thursday Early Registration Spring 2006 New Matriculants 5:15pm-8:00pm (Middletown Only); Payment Due 1/3/06 December 9, Friday Deadline to Apply for December Graduation – Records & Registration – Middletown Only Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2005 1 See college policy regarding religious observance 6 December 12,13,14,15 Special Schedule for Required Last Week–Day Classes Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs December 10,11,13,14,15 Special Schedule for Required Last Week – Evening and Sat,Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs Saturday Classes Dec 10, Saturday Saturday Morning Classes Dec 12, Monday Monday Evening Classes Dec 13, Tuesday Tuesday Evening Classes Dec 14, Wednesday Wednesday Evening Classes Dec 15, Thursday Thursday Evening Classes December 17, Saturday Records & Registration Open for Grades – 9:00am - noon Middletown Only December 19, Monday Final Deadline ALL Grades Due – 9:00am Records & Registration – Middletown Only December 21, Wednesday Grades Distributed to Students December 19, Monday - Winter Recess Begins January 2, Sunday Administrative Offices Open 12/19 through 12/22 Until 5 pm College Closed 12/23/05 - 1/3/06 January 3, Tuesday College Administrative Offices Reopen January 3, Tuesday - Registration Continues – All Students (Middletown & January 12, Wednesday Newburgh); Payment Due Upon Registration January 4, 5 Developmental Review Board Meets to Review Progress of Wednesday, Thursday All Students in the Developmental Education Program January 6, 9-13 Developmental Review Board Decisions May be Appealed Friday, Monday - Friday No Student Appeals Accepted After January 13 at Noon January 5, Thursday Appeals to College-Wide Review Board Due 4:00pm No appeals Accepted After January 5 at 4:00 pm January 5, 6 College-Wide Appeals Board Meets to Review Appeals Thursday, Friday January 11, Wednesday College Assembly and Faculty Workshop 9:00am - noon January 12, Thursday Last Registration Date Prior to Start of Spring 2006 Classes 9:00am-8:00pm January 16, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed January 17, Tuesday Spring 2006 Day & Evening Credit Classes Begin January 17 - January 30 Late Registration and Drop/Add – Tuesday-Monday Middletown & Newburgh January 26, Thursday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status – First Half-Semester Courses January 30 - February 28 Apply for May Graduation – Records & Registration – Middletown Only February 6, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status Semester- Long Courses; Last Day to Drop Without a "W" Grade February 16, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from First Half-Semester Courses With a Grade of "W" February 27, Monday Last Day to Apply for May Graduation – Records & Registration March 1, Wednesday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal from First Half-Semester Courses March 9, Thursday Second Half-Semester Courses Begin March 13, Monday Mid-Semester Progress Reports Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only March 15, Wednesday Mid-Semester U Grades Distributed to Students Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2005 (continued) SPRING SEMESTER 2006 7 Academic Calendar SPRING SEMESTER 2006 (continued) March 17, Friday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status – Second Half-Semester Courses March 20, Monday - Spring Recess March 26, Sunday Administrative Offices Open 3/20 - 3/24 until 5pm March 27, Monday Early Registration for All Summer 2006 Sessions Begins (March 27 date dependent upon delivery of Summer Bulletin) Payment due day of registration April 3, Monday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Semester-Long Courses With Grade of "W" April 13, Thursday Passover — Classes in Session1 April 14, Friday Good Friday — Classes in Session1 April 17, Monday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Second-Half- Semester Courses with Grade of "W" April 21, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Spring 2006 Courses April 21, Friday Student Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College April 24, Monday Reserved Early Fall 2006 Registration for Currently ` Enrolled Students (Allied Health Majors or 30 or more credits completed); Payment Due August 1 April 25, Tuesday - Early Registration for Fall 2006 (All Currently Enrolled May 19, Friday and Readmitted Students) Payment Due August 1 May 8, Monday Last Regular Class Meeting of Spring 2006 May 9,10,11,12 Final Exam Period – Day Classes Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri May 6,9,10,11,12 Final Exam Period – Evening and Saturday Classes Sat, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat May 6, Saturday Saturday Classes May 9, Tuesday Tuesday Evening Classes May 10, Wednesday Wednesday Evening Classes May 11, Thursday Thursday Evening Classes May 12, Friday Monday Evening Classes May 13, Saturday Records & Registration Open for Grades 9am - noon Middletown Only May 15, Monday Final Deadline ALL Grades – Records & Registration – 9:00am Middletown Only May 18, Thursday Grades Distributed to Students May 23, Tuesday Early Registration for Fall 2006 5:15pm - 8:00pm (New Matriculants); Middletown Only May 24, Wednesday - Registration for Fall 2006 continues (All Students) July 31, Monday Payment Due August 1 May 26, Friday Deadline for Students Appeals to Boards No appeals will be accepted after June 1 May 27, Saturday Commencement May 29, Monday Memorial Day Holiday – College Closed May 30, May 31 College-Wide Appeals Board Tuesday, Wednesday Developmental Review Board May 30, Tuesday - Apply for Summer Graduation – Applications at August 4, Friday Records & Registration Office – Middletown Only Summer Session 1 May 30, Tuesday Summer Session 1 - Classes Begin June 2, Friday Monday Classes Held (Make-Up Class for Memorial Day Holiday 5/29) June 2, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 1 Course SUMMER 2006 8 June 23, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 1 Course with a Grade of "W" June 30, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 1 Course Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 1 Tuesday Classes Held (Make-Up Class for Independence Day Holiday 7/4) July 4, Tuesday Independence Day Holiday Observed – College Closed July 5, 6 Final Exams or Last Class for Summer Session 1 Wednesday, Thursday July 10, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 1 Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only July 13, Thursday Summer Session 1 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Session 2 June 26, Monday Summer Session 2 - Classes Begin June 30, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 2 Course June 30, Friday Tuesday Classes Held (Make-Up Class for Independence Day Holiday 7/4) July 4, Tuesday Independence Day Holiday Observed – College Closed July 21, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 2 Course with a Grade of "W" July 28, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 2 Course July 28, Friday Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 2 August 2, 3 Final Exam or Last Class for Summer Session 2 Wednesday, Thursday August 7, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 2 Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only August 10, Thursday Summer Session 2 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Session 3 July 10, Monday Summer Session 3 - Classes Begin July 14, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 3 Course August 4, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 3 Course with a Grade of "W" August 11, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 3 Course August 11, Friday Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 3 August 16, 17 Final Exams or Last Class for Summer Session 3 Wednesday, Thursday August 21, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 3 Due Records & Registration (Middletown Only) August 24, Thursday Summer Session 3 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Graduation Applications Deadline August 4, Friday Last Day to File for August Graduation Fall Semester 2006 August 1, Tuesday - Registration Fall 2006 Continues (All Students) August 25, Thursday Middletown & Newburgh Payment Due Day of Registration Academic Calendar SUMMER 2006 (continued) 9 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2006 August 22, Tuesday New Faculty Orientation August 23, Wednesday Faculty Workshop 9:00 am - noon August 24, Thursday Last Registration Date Prior to Start of Fall 2006 Classes 9:00am - 8:00pm August 28, Monday Fall 2006 Day & Evening Credit Classes Begin August 28 - September 11 Late Registration and Drop/Add September 4, Monday Labor Day Holiday – College Closed September 7, Thursday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status – First Half-Semester Courses September 18, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status for Semester- Long Courses; Last Day to Drop Without a "W" Grade September 23, Tuesday Rosh Hashanah – Classes in Session1 October 2 - Apply December Graduation – Records & Registration – December 8 Middletown Only October 4, Wednesday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from First Half Semester Courses with Grade of "W" October 9, Monday Columbus Day – No Classes Administrative Offices Open Until 5pm October 10, Tuesday Hold Monday 10/9 Classes – No Tuesday Classes October 11, Wednesday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal from First Half- Semester Courses October 18, Wednesday Second Half-Semester Courses Begin October 23, Monday Mid-Semester Progress Reports Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only October 25, Wednesday Mid-Semester U Grades Distributed to Students October 30, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status Second Half-Semester Courses November 3, Friday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Semester-Long Courses with Grade of "W" November 14, Tuesday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Second Half-Semester Courses with Grade of "W" November 22, Wednesday - Thanksgiving Recess November 26, Sunday College Closed 11/23/06 - 11/26/06 November 27, Monday Classes Resume November 27, Monday Reserved Early Spring 2007 Registration for Currently Enrolled Students (Allied Health Majors or 30 or more credits completed); Payment Due 1/2/07 November 27, Tuesday - Early Registration for Spring 2007 December 8, Friday (All Currently Enrolled and Readmitted Students); Payment Due 1/2/07 December 1, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawals for Fall 2006 – Records & Registration December 1, Friday Student Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College December 7, Thursday Early Registration Spring 2007 New Matriculants 5:15pm-8:00pm (Middletown Only); Payment Due 1/2/07 December 8, Friday Deadline to Apply for December Graduation – Records & Registration – Middletown Only 1 See college policy regarding religious observance December 11,12,13,14 Special Schedule for Required Last Week–Day Classes Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs December 9,11,12,13,14 Special Schedule for Required Last Week–Evening and Sat,Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs Saturday Classes Dec 9, Saturday Saturday Morning Classes Dec 11, Monday Monday Evening Classes Dec 12, Tuesday Tuesday Evening Classes Dec 13, Wednesday Wednesday Evening Classes Dec 14, Thursday Thursday Evening Classes December 16, Saturday Records & Registration Open for Grades 9:00am - noon Middletown Only December 18, Monday Final Deadline ALL Grades Due – 9:00am Records & Registration – Middletown Only December 20, Wednesday Grades Distributed to Students December 18, Monday - Winter Recess Begins January 1, Sunday Administrative Offices Open 12/18/06 through 12/22/06 until 5 pm; College Closed 12/23/06 - 1/1/07 January 2, Tuesday College Administrative Offices Reopen January 2, Tuesday - Registration Continues – All Students (Middletown & January 10, Wednesday Newburgh); Payment Due Upon Registration January 3, 4 Developmental Review Board Meets to Review Progress of Wednesday, Thursday All Students in the Developmental Education Program January 5, 8-12 Developmental Review Board Decisions May be Appealed Friday, Monday - Friday No Student Appeals Accepted after January 13 at Noon January 4, Thursday Appeals to College-Wide Review Board Due 4:00pm No appeals Accepted After January 5 at 4:00 pm January 4, 5 Non-Developmental College Appeals Board Meet to Thursday, Friday ReviewAppeals January 10, Wednesday College Assembly and Faculty Workshop 9:00am - noon January 11, Thursday Last Registration Date Prior to Start of Spring 2007 Classes 9:00am-8:00pm January 15, Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed January 16, Tuesday Spring 2007 Day & Evening Credit Classes Begin January 16 - January 29 Late Registration and Drop/Add Tuesday-Monday Middletown & Newburgh January 25, Thursday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status First Half-Semester Courses January 29 - February 28 Apply for May Graduation – Records & Registration Middletown Only February 5, Monday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status Semester- Long Courses; Last Day to Drop Without a "W" Grade February 15, Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from First Half-Semester Courses With a Grade of "W" February 26, Monday Last Day to Apply for May Graduation – Records & Registration February 28, Wednesday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal from First Half-Semester Courses March 8, Thursday Second Half-Semester Courses Begin March 12, Monday Mid-Semester Progress Reports Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only March 14, Wednesday Mid-Semester U Grades Distributed to Students March 16, Friday Deadline for Change To or From Audit Status Second Half-Semester Courses 10 SPRING SEMESTER 2007 Academic Calendar 11 March 19, Monday - Spring Recess March 25, Sunday Administrative Offices Open 3/19/07 - 3/23/07 until 5pm March 26, Monday Early Registration for All Summer 2007 Sessions Begins (March 27 date dependent upon delivery of Summer Bulletin) Payment due day of registration April 2, Monday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Semester-Long Courses With Grade of "W" April 3, Tuesday Passover—Classes in Session1 April 6, Friday Good Friday—Classes in Session1 April 16, Monday Last Day for Student to Withdraw from Second-Half- Semester Courses with Grade of "W" April 20, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Spring 2007 Courses April 20, Friday Student Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College April 23, Monday Reserved Early Fall 2007 Registration for Currently ` Enrolled Students (Allied Health Majors or 30 or more credits completed); Payment Due August 1 April 24, Tuesday - Early Registration for Fall 2006 (All Currently Enrolled May 18, Friday and Readmitted Students); Payment Due August 1 May 7, Monday Last Regular Class Meeting of Spring 2007 May 8,9,10,11 Final Exam Period – Day Classes Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri May 5,8,9,10,11 Final Exam Period – Evening and Saturday Classes Sat, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat May 5, Saturday Saturday Classes May 8, Tuesday Tuesday Evening Classes May 9, Wednesday Wednesday Evening Classes May 10, Thursday Thursday Evening Classes May 11, Friday Monday Evening Classes May 12, Saturday Records & Registration Open for Grades 9am - noon Middletown Only May 14, Monday Final Deadline ALL Grades/Records & Registration 9:00am Middletown Only May 17, Thursday Grades Distributed to Students May 22, Tuesday Early Registration for Fall 2007 5:15pm - 8:00pm (New Matriculants); Middletown Only May 23, Wednesday - Registration for Fall 2007 continues (All Students) July 31, Monday Payment Due August 1 May 25, Friday Deadline for Students Appeals to Boards No appeals Accepted after June 1 May 26, Saturday Commencement May 28, Monday Memorial Day Holiday – College Closed May 29, May 30 College-Wide Appeals Board Tuesday, Wednesday Developmental Review Board May 29, Tuesday - Apply for Summer Graduation. Applications at August 3, Friday Records & Registration Office – Middletown Only Summer Session 1 May 29, Tuesday Summer Session 1 Classes Begin June 1, Friday Monday Classes Held (Make-Up Class for Memorial Day Holiday 5/28) June 1, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 1 Course June 22, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 1 Course with a Grade of "W" June 29, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 1 Course SUMMER 2007 Academic Calendar June 29, Friday Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 1 July 4, Wednesday Independence Day Holiday Observed – College Closed July 5, 6 Final Exams or Last Class for Summer Session 1 Thursday, Friday Friday is Make-Up Class for Independence Day Holiday 7/4 July 9, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 1 Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only July 12, Thursday Summer Session 1 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Session 2 June 25, Monday Summer Session 2 Classes Begin June 29, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 2 Course July 4, Wednesday Independence Day Holiday Observed – College Closed July 6, Friday Wednesday Classes Held (Make-Up for Independence Day Holiday 7/4) July 20, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 2 Course with a Grade of "W" July 27, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 2 Course July 27, Friday Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 2 August 1, 2 Final Exam or Last Class for Summer Session 2 Wednesday, Thursday August 6, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 2 Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only August 9, Thursday Summer Session 2 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Session 3 July 9, Monday Summer Session 3 Classes Begin July 13, Friday Last Day to File for Audit Status for Summer Session 3 Course August 3, Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Summer Session 3 Course with a Grade of "W" August 10, Friday Last Day for Instructor Withdrawal for Summer Session 3 Course August 10, Friday Deadline for Total Withdrawal from College for Summer Session 3 August 15, 16 Final Exams or Last Class for Summer Session 3 Wednesday, Thursday August 20, Monday Final Grades Summer Session 3 Due – Records & Registration – Middletown Only August 23, Thursday Summer Session 3 Grades Distributed to Students Summer Graduation Application Deadline August 4, Friday Last Day to File for August Graduation Fall Semester 2007 August 1, Tuesday - Registration Fall 2007 Continues (All Students) August 23, Thursday Middletown & Newburgh Payment Due Day of Registration 12 Academic Calendar 13 Dear Student: On behalf of the faculty and staff at SUNY Orange, I welcome you to the College. We are committed to helping you enrich your life through learning and in deepening your appreciation of culture, of our place in history and of your broadened sense of responsibility as a full participant in a democratic society. You will find here a rigorous academic environment and a caring and dedicated faculty who will guide the development of your critical thinking and broaden your appreciation of the best that previous generations have bequeathed to us. They will also prepare you for whatever career field you choose or for transfer to a senior college or university where you will join many other SUNY Orange graduates who are among the bestprepared and highest achievers. I encourage you, too, to further enrich your college life by taking advantage of the many clubs on campus, to strive for admission to the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and the Honors Program, to hone your leadership potential as a member of the Student Senate and to take an active part in the myriad of projects organized and executed by students for the betterment of the communities we serve. Our counselors and advisors will assist you with any questions you may have about the College or our programs and services, about financial aid or scholarships, about child care services or any other issue which you think may be a barrier to continuing your education. I hope to be able to greet you soon at an orientation session for new students and to see you on campus from time to time. My sincerest wish for you, though, is that in the near future I have the honor of shaking your hand at graduation, recognizing your effort and commitment, and wishing you well in your well-earned and responsible place in society as an educated person. Very truly yours, President Message from the President 14 Orange County Community College Orange County, located in the mid-Hudson region, is one of the fastest-growing counties in New York State. Orange County Community College has touched the lives of countless numbers of the county's 350,000 residents through its credit programs, non-credit programming and cultural events. As the needs of the community grow, the college will continue to play a significant role in the county's endeavor to face the challenges and to profit from the opportunities that await it. Orange County Community College was founded in 1950 as the first countysponsored community college in the State University of New York system. Classes were originally opened to 160 students in the carriage house of a donated Middletown estate. Classes were offered in the estate mansion, Morrison Hall, in 1951. The college currently consists of 14 buildings on a 37-acre campus in Middletown and an Extension Center in the Key Bank Building in Newburgh. Credit and non-credit courses are also offered in Port Jervis, Warwick and Central Valley. The college has earned its reputation as a pioneer and innovator in meeting the needs of its students and the area it primarily serves. Orange County Community College was the first two-year college in the nation to offer the associate degree nursing program and studies in electron microscopy; and in 1982, the college was the first community college to plan and co-sponsor with local chambers of commerce a business institute. Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, academic credits can be earned through full or part-time study in the day, evening, or both. The college offers three degrees—the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. The college also offers extensive technical programs in career fields (with transfer options) and one-year certificates. Public and private four-year colleges actively seek our graduates for transfer into baccalaureate programs as third-year students. In cooperation with other educational agencies, the college also presents programs for academically-gifted high school seniors, for business and professional people, and by special arrangement with nearby universities for graduate students. More than 420,000 people have enrolled in a wide range of credit and non-credit classes at the Middletown campus, the Newburgh Extension Center and satellite locations across Orange County. Consistent with its mission to meet the higher education needs of students, the college is noted for its close student-faculty relationships and emphasis on advising and counseling. The Counseling and Guidance Center makes its full range of services (see page 159) available to all full and part-time students at no cost. The Center for Adult Lifelong Learning (C.A.L.L.), which provides counseling, testing, a lounge area and peer support among other services for the adult student, is typical of how the college seeks to serve the needs of students. In addition to offering formal instruction to students in both the day and evening, the college engages in a variety of other activities. It sponsors a series of lectures and artistic performances for the students, staff and faculty to which the public is invited. 15 The Campus Orange County Community College is located on beautiful and picturesque grounds landscaped with trees and flowers indigenous to the region. Many paths and walks criss-cross the 37-acre former estate. The campus originally consisted of two buildings. The mansion, called Morrison Hall in honor of its donors, now houses administrative and faculty offices. A magnificent example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, Morrison Hall contains beautiful wood carving, mosaic work, stenciling, ornate marble fireplaces, and a large stained glass window designed by Louis Tiffany. Horton Hall, the former carriage house, now provides instructional space for chemistry and geology. Another eight buildings have been added over the years to complete the campus. Hudson Hall, Harriman Hall, and the Bio-Medical Technology buildings contain classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, and faculty offices. The Sarah Wells building houses faculty offices and child care services. Orange Hall contains a well-equipped theater as well as rehearsal rooms and performance space. The Learning Resource Center contains over 95,000 print and non-print resources, videotapes, computer software, and compact disc collections. The Learning Resource Center can comfortably accommodate 700 patrons. The College Commons houses a cafeteria and dining room which seats 750 people; the college bookstore; the counseling and guidance center offices; the offices of financial aid and job placement; the offices of admissions, registration and records, bursar, and health services; student lounges and offices; the student activities office; student success center, and the office of the vice president for student development. The physical education facility contains six handball courts, a swimming pool, the main gymnasium (capacity 3,000), human performance lab, three classrooms, a rifle range, and an exercise room. Adjacent to the building are soccer and softball fields and tennis courts. Fifty general classrooms and lecture halls are available for instruction. Laboratories include 7 in biology, 3 each in chemistry and physics, 3 in medical laboratory technology, 3 each in electrical technology and architectural drafting, and laboratories for dental hygiene, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, electron microscopy, nursing, criminal justice, radiologic technology, and instrumentation and computation. Art, music, theater, and office technology each have well-equipped instructional space. The learning resources center, writing and reading laboratories, geology lab, greenhouse, instructional media center, word-processing lab, and miniand micro-computer facilities in physical sciences and computer information systems complete the range of instructional space. Newburgh Extension Center The college serves many of the educational needs of the citizens of Eastern Orange County at its Extension Center in Newburgh. Located at One Washington Center, the Extension Center is equipped with 17 classrooms including four computer labs, two technology training labs, an English as a second language lab, reading center, writing center, Math lab, two science labs, a dining facility, and a breathtaking view of the Hudson River. There are a wide array of courses and services available at the Center. Over 100 course sections are offered each semester and "one-stop" registration provides students with the convenience of meeting with an academic advisor and completing the entire registration process on-site. Though students may complete many of their degree 16 requirements at the Center, they must complete some of the course work at the college’s Middletown campus. There is a daytime shuttle bus service available between the Middletown and Newburgh campuses during the fall and spring semesters. The Continuing & Professional Education Department offers a variety of non-credit courses at the Newburgh Extension Center, including business training, personal enrichment, personal & professional development and workforce preparation classes. Computer training classes, the non-credit Administrative Medical Office Program and our English-As-A-Second Language (ESL) course offerings are among the most popular. Persons age 60+ can enroll in the Over Sixties Program, which allows them to take credit classes free of charge. A coordinator is available to help students determine which course best meets their needs and interests. The Extension Center is the home to the Center for Youth Development which provides services for youth attending the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. The Liberty Partnerships Program, funded through the New York State Education Department, offers academic support services, counseling, workforce preparation, mentoring, cultural enrichment and parental involvement activities to junior and high school youth. Youth are provided educational support, employment training, community service opportunities and entry-level work along a career path. The program also offers a pre-collegiate program that provides high school students the opportunity to learn the college selection process, search for colleges, prepare for the SAT, and visit college campuses. Other Services at the Center • Kindercollege provides educational child care to children (ages 2-5) of students and the community. • Career Services Center assists students in choosing and preparing for a career. • The Tutorial Program provides tutors for students experiencing academic difficulties. • A Learning Resource Center (LRC) assists students in finding research and reference information. Satellite Locations The college also offers evening credit and non-credit courses at Port Jervis High School, Warwick Valley High School, and Monroe-Woodbury High School. Students may choose from courses in Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Business, Criminal Justice, Art, Math, and English to name a few. In addition, a number of non-credit computer, leisure, language, art, and photography courses are offered throughout the semester. The variety of courses for college credit and the wide array of non-credit offerings enable individuals to take courses towards a degree, expand their job skills, or take some personal enrichment classes closer to home or work. The Campus/Extension Centers 17 College Mission and Goals MISSION We are a community of learners dedicated to reaching out to all citizens of Orange County to enrich their lives through the highest-quality education possible. Intellectual rigor, personal commitment and enhanced citizenship distinguish a SUNY Orange education which will enhance students' economic opportunities, deepen their appreciation of culture and of their place in history while broadening their sense of responsibility in a democratic society. VISION We will be the best college in the SUNY System, the college of choice for all Orange County citizens. We welcome all as individuals, ensure academic and intellectual challenge, and mentor all in a caring, supportive environment. Students will remember the College as one of their most richly rewarding experiences, the compass that guides their continued development.We consistently renew our promise to be a most rigorous and caring academic institution, to provide visionary leadership, and to create a symphony of opportunity for personal and professional growth. We aspire to be the most efficient in shepherding public resources and to be a strategic force in enhancing the quality of life in Orange County and beyond. VALUES As community college educators our professional lives are informed by shared values of mutual respect, integrity in the rigorous and honest pursuit of academic inquiry, and a commitment to the highest standards of excellence in all we do. We further value a spirited dedication to service, a celebration of culturally rich campus environs, and the gathering to our community of the most varied mixture of maturity, ethnicity, patterns of thought, language and spirituality. Our sense of ethical and democratic responsibility bonds us to one another. All those who come here will experience at SUNY Orange a sense of belonging to a special community of learners and will speak with pride of our openness and inspiration in the creation of the strongest sense of local and global community. 18 To fulfill its mission, the college has established the following goals: - to provide courses in the arts, sciences, health professions, humanities, business and technology at the level of Associate degree programs; certificates, training and development programs to meet student needs for further education, employment and personal growth. -to offer a broad program of general education so that students learn to communicate and reason effectively; make independent judgments; and develop an appreciation for learning, a respect for diverse cultures and individuals and a desire for self and societal improvement. - to implement technological delivery systems in Academic, Student and Administrative Services. - to serve as a resource for economic development to business, industry, government and the community. - to enrich the life of the community by providing cultural, educational and recreational events and access to college resources for appropriate community activities. - to provide access for a diverse student population. - to provide comprehensive academic, student development and auxiliary support services to that each student has the opportunity to perform at his/her highest level. - to offer students the opportunity to learn with a diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching and service to students. - to provide a clean, safe, attractive and accessible college. - to expand funding sources of the college through revenue generating initiatives. College Mission and Goals (continued) 19 Enrollment Information Admission Procedures Tuition, Fees, & Other Expenses Refund Schedules Financial Aid 20 Admissions Procedures Admission to Orange County Community College is open to all applicants who are graduates of an accredited and registered high school, recipients of a state high school equivalency diploma, individuals who qualify for the 24-Credit Hour Program (see page 21, 24-Credit Hour Program) or home-schooled students who meet certain criteria (see page 21, Home-Schooled Students). Financial aid is available from a variety of federal and state sources to assist eligible students with the cost of a college education. If you have applied, or intend to file for financial aid, official acceptance to the college is required to receive funding. Individuals who plan to file with V.E.S.I.D. (Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities) or Social Security must also apply for formal admission to the college. You are a candidate for an associate degree or certificate if you have formally applied for admission and have been officially accepted by the college. Formal admission (matriculation) provides you with: • the assurance of knowing that your course requirements for degree or certificate completion will not change, even in the event that the college revises its program requirements during your period of study; • an academic advisor to assist you with planning your course work; • priority in registering for courses at an early date in the previous semester; • thorough appraisal of transfer credits and/or credits earned through examination. If you have not made application to the college before, complete the following steps. If you have previously applied to and attended the college as a matriculated student, see the section on readmission on page 21. Application Process: Full-Time or Part-Time Matriculated Study You can obtain an application for admission by phone or in person from the Admissions Office, Orange County Community College, 115 South Street, Middletown, New York, 10940, phone (845) 341-4030; or at our Newburgh Extension Center, One Washington Center, Newburgh, New York, 12550, phone (845) 562-2454. You can also find us on the web at www.sunyorange.edu. All applicants are urged to read the College Viewbook which contains the Admission Application as well as special instructions and requirements for our Health Professions and other special programs. You can request hard copy as stated previously or visit the Admissions web page by following the links from the college web site as above. Orange County high school students can obtain an application from their high school guidance offices. Forward application with a $30 non-refundable fee to the Admissions Office, payable to Orange County Community College. Request that your high school forward an official transcript of your grades directly to the Admissions Office, Orange County Community College. Applicants who have a high school equivalency diploma may forward a notarized copy of the original diploma and/or a notarized copy of the original equivalency test scores and an official high school transcript of work completed to the Admissions Office. Official copies of the high school equivalency diploma and test scores can be obtained from: The University of the State of New York, State Education Department, Bureau of Higher and Professional Education Testing, Albany, New York, 12224, or call (518) 474-5906. 21 Admissions Procedures Transfer students should request their previous institutions forward official copies of transcripts for the purpose of transferring credit. Transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office. All secondary and post-secondary records originating in non- English speaking countries must be in English translation by an official translating agency. 24-Credit Hour Program An applicant who wishes to obtain admission to, or enrollment at, Orange County Community College and does not hold a bona fide high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (this includes those students who have achieved an IEP or an Individual Education Program diploma) may apply to the college for the 24-Credit Hour Program. This program allows New York State residents who are 17 years of age or older and whose class has graduated or who have been out of high school for one year to attend the college, accumulate 24 college-level credits in specified academic courses with a C or better average and apply to the New York State Department of Education for a GED. For further information and an application, call Admissions at (845) 341-4030. Students holding IEP diplomas can and should be in contact with the Office for Special Services for the Disabled at (845) 341-4642 if they wish to be considered for reasonable accommodations to help them achieve their educational goals. Home-Schooled Students Home-schooled students who wish to obtain admission to, or enroll at, Orange County Community College must hold a high school diploma from an accredited or registered high school, a high school equivalency diploma, or have a letter from their school district attesting to the fact that they have met the requirement for evidence of completing a four year high school course of study or the equivalent. Home-schoolers who have earned a high school diploma from a correspondence school or a certificate of completion from a home-study program must present, along with their application information and transcripts, proof that the correspondence school or home-schooled program is registered or recognized by its own state department of education. If you have been home-schooled and wish to discuss your academic and career goals as they relate to Orange County Community College, please call (845) 341-4030. Readmission to the College Former Orange County Community College students who were admitted previously and have not attended this institution for one semester or more are required to file a readmission application form. Note that while Orange credits are always valid, an evaluation of the age of selected credit courses identified by the department as critical to the program may result in requiring the student to enroll in additional course work to complete their degree at the college. Students on Probation: If the student chooses to sit out one or more semesters, upon their return they will be limited to no more than 14 credits. They must take their required developmental courses first, and continue to enroll in them until they successfully complete them. Separated Students: If the student takes a mandatory or voluntary separation for one year, upon their return they will be limited to no more than 14 credits. They must take 22 their required developmental courses first and continue to enroll in them until they successfully complete them. If the student appeals the Review Board’s decision to require that the student be separated, the Appeals Board decision applies for the next semester only. If the student chooses the separation rather than following the Appeals Board requirements, upon their return, they will be limited to no more than 14 credits. They must take their required developmental courses first and must continue to enroll in them until they successfully complete them. Forward the readmission application to: Admissions Office, Orange County Community College, 115 South Street, Middletown, New York, 10940. A non-refundable $20.00 fee is required for processing. Students applying for a second degree must reapply to the college. A non-refundable $30.00 application fee is required for processing. Transfer to Orange County Community College Transfer students follow the application process described for new students. In addition, official transcripts of previous college work should be sent to the Admissions Office. Credits taken at another accredited college or university are evaluated on an individual basis. Courses completed with a grade of C or better are considered for transfer to the college. A limit of 30 transfer credits are accepted if applicable towards a first degree. (See also Multiple Associate Degrees.) Student Right to Know Orange County Community College is complying with Federal Regulations which require that undergraduate completion, or graduation rates, be made available to all credit students. The college is required to make available specific statistical data to each credit student before he or she makes a financial commitment to the college. APPLICATION DEADLINES: Fall Semester 1. Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Part-time Evening Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology applications must be received in the Orange County Community College Admissions Office (Middletown Campus) on or before February 1. Please request the Health Professions Brochure or the College Viewbook/Application for more details regarding the admissions requirements and procedures by calling Admissions at (845) 341-4030. 2. All other programs - August 21 - Deadline may be extended; however, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so they can take advantage of Early Registration. 3. International Students - Please see page 28 under International Students for special deadlines and procedures. 4. Honors Program - May 1 - Please see page 24 for admission to the Honors Program and more detail on the program. Admissions Procedures 23 Admissions Procedures Spring Semester 1. Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Part-time Evening Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology and Visual Communications - These programs are not offered in the Spring semester. Please call the Admissions Office at (845) 341-4030 and request a Health Professions Brochure or the College Viewbook/Application for details regarding requirements and the admissions process for the programs noted above. 2. All other programs - January 11 - Deadline may be extended; however, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so they can take advantage of Early Registration. 3. International Students - Please see page 28 under International Students for special deadlines and procedures. 4. Honors Program - December 1 - Please see page 24 for admission to the Honors Program and more detail on the program. Summer I and Summer II 1. All programs* - May 25 (Summer I) and June 25 (Summer II) respectively. 2. Honors Program - May 1 - all three summer sessions. *Health Professions and Visual Communications programs not offered Summer I and II; see Fall and Spring semester deadlines on page 22 and above. Placement Assessment All newly-admitted students participate in a required assessment of skills prior to registering for courses. Individual skill levels are determined in the areas of English and mathematics; as a result, students are placed in courses at the appropriate level of skill and are provided with additional instructional support, if required, at this time. Students who successfully complete a college level English or math course may apply for a Placement Assessment Waiver. See special assessment instructions for Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology in the admission application instructions in the College Viewbook or the Health Professions Brochure. Students with Disabilities The Office of Special Services provides a comprehensive range of accommodations which promote the full integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream college environment. Accommodations are individualized to meet the needs of each student and may vary depending upon the disability. Documentation must be current, reflecting the student’s current level of functioning as related to his or her disability. Typically, documentation generated within the past three years is considered current. While it is the college’s responsibility to notify students of services and how to access those services, it is the student’s responsibility to self-identify and request accommodations. For more information, call (845) 341-4642. 24 Admissions Procedures NY State Department of Health Mandatory Proof of Immunization New York State Law requires that all students taking six or more credits born on or after January 1, 1957 provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Acceptable proof of immunity requires two dates of measles immunization, one of rubella and one of mumps, all given after 1968, and on or after your 1st birthday. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER UNTIL THEY HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS TO THE COLLEGE HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE SHOWING PROOF OF AT LEAST ONE MEASLES IMMUNIZATION. Immunizations are not provided on campus. They are available free of charge to prospective college students through the Orange County Department of Health. If you believe you qualify for an exemption based on medical or religious reasons, or have any further questions about these requirements, please call Health Services at (845) 341-4870. Part-Time Study Without Application for Admission High school graduates and persons holding high school equivalency diplomas may enroll in up to 11.5 credits, or less, a semester without making formal application for admission to the college. An enrolled student who has completed a total of 11.5 credits of course work is required to apply for formal admission to the college before proceeding with his or her studies. Formally admitted or matriculated students receive priority in registering for courses based on the number of credits completed at an early date in the previous semester. Students also receive assistance from faculty advisors in planning their programs of study. The college enforces this policy to ensure that all students receive reliable advice pertaining to selection of program and courses. Part-time students who plan to apply for financial aid are required to make formal application for admission to the college (see page 20 on Application Process). Persons who are filing for benefits through Veteran's Administration, V.E.S.I.D. (Vocational & Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities), or Social Security must also apply for formal admission to the college. Admission to the Honors Program Admission requirements are for first-time college students, transfers, current SUNY Orange students, GED holders and 24-Credit Hour students. Applicants who are first-time college students or transfers should follow the regular college admissions process as described in our Viewbook/Application. Applicants wishing to be considered for admission to the Honors Program must indicate this intention in the appropriate place on the admission application. Applicants who are current SUNY Orange students, including those presently enrolled in the 24-Credit Hour Program, will be required to file an Honors Program intent form with the Admissions Office. The Viewbook/Application for first-timers and transfers and the Honors Program Intent form for current SUNY Orange students may be picked up at the Admissions Office at both the Middletown Campus in the College Commons (845-341-4030) or the Newburgh Extension Center (845-562-2454). All admission applications, Honors Program intent forms and any required documentation must be submitted to the SUNY Orange Admissions Office, Middletown campus, on or before the deadlines published on page 22. 25 Admissions Procedures The Honors Program is open to both full and part-time matriculated students. 1. All Applicants: must take the required College Placement Assessment in English and math to be eligible for consideration for admission to the Honors Program. Applicants must place into Freshman English I. Those who have taken and passed a college-level English or math may obtain an Assessment Waiver. More information on assessment and waivers will be sent when the admissions application is received. 2. First Time College Students: a) Graduate of a college prep high school program with at least one of the following: 1) high school average of 90% at the end of junior year; 2) graduated in the top 10% of the class; 3) combined SAT score of 1200; 4) ACT score of 27. b) Placement on the Orange Placement Assessment into Freshman English I. c) Two letters of recommendation from faculty, counselors, administrators or mentors. 3. High School Seniors Who Have Accumulated College Credits a) High school seniors who have accumulated between 1 and 11.5 credits must meet the requirements in items #1 and #2. If the student has taken Freshman English I or its equivalent at another college, they must have earned a grade of A. The cumulative average for completed college courses must be 3.5. b) High school seniors with 12 or more college credits must meet transfer student requirements as outlined in item #4. 4. Transfer Students: a) 12 or more calculated credits with a CQPA of 3.5 from another college(s). b) Two to five page typed essay to be included with the admissions application for evaluation. c) Two letters of recommendation from faculty. d) Honors courses taken at other colleges will be accepted toward the SUNY Orange Honors Program, where appropriate, following current transfer course guidelines. Note: Students may meet an Honors English course requirement with a course previously taken at another college. They must have a grade of “A” in an appropriate transfer English course or have a grade of 4 in Advanced Placement English from high school. If using the AP English from high school, they must also submit the essay component of the AP English exam for evaluation. 5. Current SUNY Orange Students: a) 12 or more calculated credits with a CQPA of 3.5. b) Two letters of recommendation from faculty. c) Two to five page typed essay to be included with the admissions application for evaluation. Note: If student has already achieved an “A” in Orange’s course 26 Freshman English I, the above noted essay and Honors English I requirement will be satisfied. If they have already achieved a grade of A in both Freshman English I and II at Orange, the above-noted essay and the Honors English I and II requirements will be satisfied. 6. GED and 24-Credit Hour Students: a) GED holders, although they do not hold a college-prep high school diploma, may meet the requirements outlined under first-time college students (minus the college prep diploma). If they meet one of the four requirements under letter a, section 2, plus letters b and c above, they may apply following those instructions and requirements. Also, they should see above if they decide to apply as a firsttime college student. If they do not meet the aforementioned requirements, they may apply under the guidelines for current SUNY Orange students. b) 24-Credit Hour Students may follow the requirements and procedures for current SUNY Orange students. For detailed curriculum information, see page 64 of this catalog. Admission to the Health Professions Programs There are certain admission procedures and requirements that are applicable only to Nursing (day), Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Part-time Evening Nursing programs. We have included a short version of the Health Professions Degree Program Admission Requirements in this publication It is imperative that all interested students contact the Admissions Office by mail, e-mail, phone or in person to request a copy of the College Viewbook/Application and the Health Professions Admissions Brochure. These publications give in-depth descriptions of all admission requirements and procedures for the Health Professions Programs as well as answers to many related questions. Our address, phone number and web site are as follows: Office of Admissions Orange County Community College 115 South Street Middletown, New York 10940 Phone: (845) 341-4030 Web site: www.sunyorange.edu Admission Deadlines: See on page 22. Academic Admission Requirements: Academic courses required for admission consideration for each health-related program are stated in detail in the College Viewbook/Application and the Health Professions Brochure. Applicants who have not taken the required courses in high school will find college courses that can be taken to make up their high school deficiencies in the above noted publications. Grades and cumulative averages necessary for consideration are also stated in these publications. Admission Procedures: New and continuing students applying to the health-related programs follow the general application process as stated on page 20 of this catalog plus any additional steps as stated in the College Viewbook/Application and Health Professions Brochure. Admissions Procedures 27 CRITERIA PROGRAM Dental Hygiene Massage Therapy Radiologic Technology OTA PTA Medical Lab Tech Nursing (Day & PT Evening) APPLICATION / INTENT FORM Complete and submit; all criteria must be met by February 1st for consideration x x x x x x x BIOLOGY Introduction to Bio. (31121) with 2.00 or better, or General Bio. (31101) with a 2.00 or better, or AP Bio. with a 3 or better, or equiv. from another coll/univ with 2.00 or better; Course must be completed within 10 years of desired program entry date (as of 2005) -variance dealt with individually x x x x x x x One year of Col Prep Chem (regents) with 75 average or better x preferred preferred CHEMISTRY or or or or Elements of Chem and Physics (37110) with 2.00 average or better, or equivalent from another coll/univ with 2.00 or better x preferred preferred ENGLISH (read/writing) Assess into Freshman Eng. 1 (11101) or completion of dev. courses or successful completion of Freshman Eng. I at another College x x x x x x x ALGEBRA Assess into Intermediate Algebra (38104) or completion of Elementary Algebra (38103) w/2.00 or better x x x x x x x MASSAGE THERAPY ONLY Proof of 2 one-hour bodywork sessions (one Swedish, one shiatsu) from 2 different New York State Licensed Massage Therapists. (verif. forms available) x OTHER Minimum HS GPA of 75 or GED or minimum HS average of 75 or GED and up to 11.5 college credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA, or 12 or more college credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA x x x x x x x Informational CD (Implementation Time TBA) x x x x x x x Health Professions Degree Programs Admission Requirements Admissions Procedures 28 Health Professions Program Physical Forms: The college's Physical Examination Form is to be used. Students accepted into Health Professions programs are required to meet New York State Hospital Code requirements and agency requirements prior to admission to clinical sites. All students must have an annual physical examination and Mantoux test for Tuberculosis screening, as well as proof of immunity to Rubella regardless of age, verification of Varicella immunity and proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed statement of declination of Hepatitis B vaccine. The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all Health Professions students as a safe and effective method of preventing Hepatitis B infection. All students must be, to the best of the practitioner’s knowledge, free from any physical or mental impairments which would impose a potential risk to patients or might interfere with the performance of his or her duties. Questions about these requirements should be directed to the chairperson of the department in which the student is enrolled. Physicals are to be submitted to the Health Services Office no later than August 1st. Physicals submitted after August 1st will be subject to a $25.00 late fee. NOTE: An individual who has charges pending or has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor and/or has been found guilty of professional misconduct or negligence may not be eligible to be licensed/certified as either an R.N. or other health care professional. These matters may be discussed before applying for admission to the specific program at the Office of Professional Discipline, New York State Education Department. Applicants must have United States citizenship or permanent residence status to obtain a dental hygiene license International – Nonimmigrant Students This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant students. In order to be considered for admission to Orange County Community College as an International - Nonimmigrant Student, please follow the steps below: 1. Request a complete International Student packet from the Admissions Office (see address and phone number at the end of this section). 2. Submit college application and non-refundable fee of $30.00. Money orders must be drawn from a United States bank and be in U.S. currency. The name on the application must match the name on the passport. 3. Submit all special International Student forms, including the Educational Data Form, English Proficiency Document, and the SUNY Financial Statement Form (with all supporting documentation) as stated in the International Student packet instructions. 4. Submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if your native language is not English. The minimum acceptable scores for TOEFL are as follows: 200 (computer-based), 533 (paper-based). 5. Submit the original copy of an official English translation of all prior secondary school and university work (details provided in International Student packet). This includes records showing courses and marks, certificates, and diplomas. The translation must be done by your consulate or a recognized translation agency. 6. Submit a completed Physical Form from a physician. 7. Provide proof of immunization as required by New York State Health Law (see page 24). Admissions Procedures 29 Special Notes Regarding International Students International Students are subject to a tuition rate of $2,900 per semester. See section on Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses for more information. Application deadlines will be adhered to and are as follows: Fall Semester (September start) – June 1 Spring Semester (January start) – October 1 Summer Semester (June start) – March 1 International students interested in applying for one of our Health Professions programs must check related application deadlines on page 22. The Admissions Office must be in receipt of all requested application materials by the published deadlines listed above in order to be considered an international applicant for admission. The Form I-20A-B (Application for Student Visa/F-1) will be sent only to International students who meet all admission criteria and are formally accepted to SUNY Orange. An international student must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) each semester in attendance. Students with Tourist Visas (B-1, B-2) U.S. Immigration Law states that anyone who arrived in the United States on a Tourist Visa on or after April 12, 2002 is not permitted to enroll for a full course of study. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Starting January 30, 2003, it is mandatory by law that this institution collect and report information for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Enrolled international students will be responsible for keeping the international student advisor apprised of information related to these new immigration laws. Further information will be provided to international students upon their arrival to the college. Students must make an appointment and meet with the international student advisor in the Office of Admissions upon arrival in the United States. Call (845) 341-4030 for an appointment. For further information, contact the Director of Admissions, Orange County Community College, 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940. Phone (845) 341-4030. Weekend College Orange County Community College offers selected classes on Saturday mornings. We offer these semester-long classes to help meet the educational needs of individuals for whom traditional meeting times conflict with home or work responsibilities. These classes meet each Saturday unless otherwise noted in the Schedule of Courses. Developmental Studies/Learning Assistance Services Newly-accepted students whose placement results indicate a need for additional growth in reading, writing and mathematics abilities are given special advisement and counseling concerning specific course selection and programming. In addition, students may be placed into college seminar, a small group discussion class which reinforces Admissions Procedures 30 Admissions Procedures academic skills students are acquiring. Students assessed into two or more developmental courses are encouraged to meet with the developmental student advocate. Articulation With Headstart/ABCD The Early Childhood Program has articulation agreements with six Headstart/ABCD agencies. See the program coordinator for details. Articulation with Secondary Schools To expand community access to higher education opportunities, the college has entered into articulation agreements with several secondary schools. Students from these institutions who successfully complete the following high school or prerequisite course(s) may receive college credit that is applicable to degrees and certificates offered by the college, upon formal admission to the college. Goshen School District: Computer Aided Drafting, Technical Drawing Newburgh Free Academy: Accounting, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, Office Technologies, and Retailing. Articulation with Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Students who complete appropriate course work may receive college credit. The areas of study are: accounting, business management, computer information systems, early childhood, electrical engineering technology, marketing management and sales, medical laboratory technology, nursing, office management, secretarial/word processing, visual communications technology: graphic arts/printing. Articulation with Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Students who complete appropriate course work may receive college credit in the area of nursing. Contact department chairperson for specific requirements. Articulation with New Paltz A comprehensive transfer agreement has been developed between Orange County Community College and the College at New Paltz. Students who receive an AA, AS, and in some select instances, an AAS degree at Orange County Community College are admitted with full junior class standing. New Paltz undergraduate and graduate courses are offered on the campus of Orange County Community College. Full-time Orange County Community College students may cross-register at SUNY New Paltz and take one or two additional courses without paying any additional fees. Cross-registration forms are available at the Office of Records and Registration, College Commons. Other Articulations There is a listing of other colleges and universities with which we have articulation agreements on page 68 of this catalog. Details on all of our articulations may be obtained in the college's Counseling Center. Adults Continuing Their Education Women and men returning to school after raising families, individuals preparing for new careers, veterans and others seeking to upgrade their present employment can begin classes at the college as full-time or part-time students, attending day or evening, in a degree or non-degree capacity. Students receive credit for the courses they take whether or not they are in a degree program. We encourage potential applicants to make an appointment with the Office of Admissions to discuss educational plans, career goals and the various opportunities available at the college. Special Admissions Program for High School Students— The College Experience Program Academically qualified high school juniors and seniors who wish to take college courses are required to meet the criteria for our College Experience Program for full-time or part-time study in our Fall or Spring Semesters or Summer Sessions. Admission to this program gives high school students the opportunity to take college courses on a college campus for college credit. An admissions interview is required for the applicant and parent/guardian prior to the admissions decision. For more details on admission requirements and a brochure/application, see your high school guidance counselor or call our Admissions Office at (845) 341-4030. Accepted College Experience Program students must be registered prior to the first day of classes and must register in the Admissions Office on the Middletown campus. Community College in the High School Program This program helps students make a smooth transition from the senior year in high school to college, challenges better prepared students, and helps them by shortening the time it takes to earn a college degree. Participating high schools include: Chester, Goshen, John S. Burke Catholic, Goshen, Middletown, Monroe-Woodbury, Orange/Ulster BOCES-New Visions Program, Pine Bush, Port Jervis, Valley Central and Washingtonville. For information, contact the Director of Extension Centers. College Level Entrance Examinations (CLEP), Regents College Examinations (RCE), and Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) College credit may be given for College Level Entrance Examinations (CLEP) Subject Examinations offered by the College Entrance Examination board, and Regents College Examinations (RCE) taken through the New York State Proficiency Examination Program. High school students who have completed advanced placement courses and have taken the College Board's Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) may also receive college credit. In order to request credit for any of these examinations, four conditions must be met: (1) you must be formally admitted to SUNY Orange; (2) the credit to be awarded must be applicable to your degree program; (3) your scores must be at least equal to the Mean Score for a C as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) for the CLEP subject area in which you were tested. You need a 50 or C for RCE exams, and 3 for the AP exams; (4) Official test results must be sent directly to the college. Additional restrictions or conditions for each program follow. In order to receive credit for any Composition and Literature exam through the CLEP 31 Admissions Procedures program, you must also take the optional essay portion of the Subject Examination. The essay must be submitted to SUNY Orange's Department of English and Foreign Languages for evaluation. Credit is awarded for English only if the credit-granting scores recommended by ACE are substantiated by the essay evaluation. Similarly, the essay component of the AP English exam must be submitted for evaluation by the Department of English and Foreign Languages before credit may be awarded for scores of 3 or better. An applicant who plans to take the Regents College Examination (RCE) in Fundamentals of Nursing or Maternal and Child Nursing–Baccalaureate Level, should notify the Admissions Office and the Nursing Department of this intent. The Nursing Department requires official transcripts of prior theoretical and clinical preparation, i.e., Licensed Practical Nursing, before credit will be awarded on the basis of the examination score. In addition to a score of 50 in the Fundamentals of Nursing RCE, successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing II at Orange is required for the awarding of credit for Fundamentals of Nursing I by Regents College Examination. This rule applies also to Nursing III and IV. This option is unavailable to students who have earned an unsatisfactory grade in Fundamentals of Nursing I or Maternal and Child Health Nursing at Orange. The Nursing Department policy is available upon request. Multiple Associate Degrees A matriculated student may earn multiple degrees at SUNY Orange when the following conditions are met: 1) the areas in which the degrees are earned are determined to be separate and distinct by relevant department chairpersons and approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs; 2) a minimum of 15 credits not required nor applied to the first degree are completed at Orange. A student may earn multiple AS degrees, or multiple AAS degrees, or an AA and AS. Only one AA degree may be awarded; however, because of its distinct and separate nature from other programs, the AA in International Studies may be awarded as a second AA degree. General education courses with a grade of D- or better from the first degree apply toward the additional degree. Effective Fall 1992, grades from courses transferred from the first degree are applied to the additional degree and are included in the cumulative grade point average. Grades from transfer courses are not calculated in the cumulative grade point average. Students enrolled in an additional degree program prior to Fall 1992 may petition the Vice President for Academic Affairs for permission to apply grades from the first degree to the current degree. As many additional associate degrees as desired may be earned; however, students are encouraged to discuss career and transfer options with advisors or counselors before matriculating for an additional associate's degree. Veterans The Office of Veterans Affairs assists veterans, reservists, and dependents in three ways: 1) assistance is provided in obtaining and completing applications for educational benefits and submitting them to the Veterans Administration; 2) the student’s enrollment is certified for each semester of attendance at SUNY Orange; and 3) inquiries are placed with the V.A. for those students awaiting resolution of problems. The Office of Veterans Affairs is located in the Counseling Center, third floor, College Commons, (845) 341-4071. 32 Admissions Procedures 33 Admissions Procedures Orange County Community College is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC). As a member, the college grants up to 45 credits to active duty service personnel in order to facilitate their completion of a degree. Credit may be granted for college courses completed at regionally accredited institutions, military courses, and military occupational specialties. The American Council on Education (ACE) guide is referred to when credit determinations are made for military courses and experiences. Please note, however, that certain conditions may limit the awarding of credit regardless of the recommendations of the ACE guide. First, credit is awarded only if it fulfills a degree requirement. Second, Health Professions programs reserve the right to make individual judgments on a student's military courses/experiences. The college follows similar criteria when evaluating military courses and experiences for non-active duty service personnel except a maximum of 30 credits is accepted from all sources. National Guard members or Reservists who are actively attending drills, or Veterans who have completed basic training in the U.S. Armed Forces within the past 10 years, can submit documentation to be considered for physical education credit waiver. All students who wish to receive credit for military courses or experiences must have an official transcript sent directly to the Records and Registration Office. Information on how to obtain these transcripts may be obtained from your Education Officer, the VA representative at the college, or the transfer credit evaluator at the college. *Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses Tuition* New York State residents: (per semester) Full-time students (12 or more credits/units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1450.00 Part-time students (per credit hour/unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 Out-of-state and foreign residents: (per semester) Full-time students (12 or more credits/units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2900.00 Part-time students (per credit hour/unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240.00 Advance deposit (non-refundable) for Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Med Lab Tech, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapist Asst, Radiologic Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 College Fees* Admission application fee (non-refundable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 Readmission application (non-refundable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Insurance fee: (contact Health Services for coverage details) for full-time students, per semester (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 for part-time students, per semester (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Technology fee: for full-time students, per semester (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 for part-time students, per semester (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Tutorial Fee** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 Assessment Fee*** (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Fees for Special Services Late Registration Fees: Full-time students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Part-time students, per course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 with maximum of $25.00 Transcript fee, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Withdrawal from course or section after registration, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Malpractice insurance (Dental Hygiene, Massage Therapy, Med Lab Tech, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapist Asst, Radiologic Technology) per semester (non-refundable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 Laboratory fee, per applicable course (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Distance Learning fee, per applicable course (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Returned check fee, per check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Foreign check handling fee, per check plus any additional bank fees. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Pre-Licensure Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Student Activity/Athletic Fees (per semester) 1-11.5 credit/unit, cost per credit hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 12 plus credit/unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Evening credit course, cost per credit hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Weekend credit course, cost per credit hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 *Tuition and fees are correct as of this catalog’s publication date (May 2005). The college reserves the right to increase tuition and fees upon approval by the Board of Trustees. **See tutorial page ***Fee applicable towards tuition 34 35 Tuition, Fees & Other Expenses Note: 1. Tuition and fees must be fully paid by the deadline set by the Bursar Office. In the event that all sums are not paid when due, the student will be responsible for all costs of collection. 2. A student who registers for 12 or more credits per semester is classified as fulltime; all others are classified as part-time. 3. See section on financial aid for estimates on total education cost per year for full-time study. 4. Tuition and fees are subject to change upon approval of the College Board of Trustees. 5. The normal tuition and fees are charged for all audited course work. Refund Policies Students who officially withdraw from a credit course or from the college may be eligible for a refund of tuition in accordance with the following schedule: FULL SEMESTER CREDIT CLASSES: Prior to the start date of the semester: . . . . . . . .100% During the first week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75% During the second week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50% During the third week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% After the third week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% HALF SEMESTER CLASSES (Eight week term or less): Prior to the start date of the semester: . . . . . . . .100% During the first week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% During the second week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% No money shall be refunded unless application for the refund is made within one year after the end of the term for which the tuition requested to be refunded was paid to the college. The first day that classes are offered as scheduled by the college shall be considered the first day of the semester, and the first week of classes for purposes of this section, shall be deemed to have ended when seven calendar days, including the first day of classes, have elapsed. NON-CREDIT CLASSES: The following refund policy will apply to most non-credit classes: Prior to the first day of class: . . . . . . . . . .100% refund of tuition and fees On the day class begins: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75% refund of tuition and appropriate share of fees Thereafter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO REFUND 36 Tuition, Fees & Other Expenses Note: 1. Full-time students are eligible for tuition refunds only when their semester course load drops below 12 credits. The refund will be calculated by determining the difference between the previous full-time tuition rate and the new part-time rate and then applying the appropriate refund percentage. 2. Refund payments are not immediate. Allow approximately six weeks for processing and mailing during fall/spring semesters and four weeks during summer/winter sessions. 3. Courses eight weeks or less in length are subject to a refund schedule appropriate to the length of the course. See applicable publication at the time courses are publicized. 4. A course cancelled by the college will be refunded for all tuition and fees relative to the cancelled course. 5. Inquiries regarding refund policy exceptions should be directed in writing to the Business Office, Refund Review Board. Refund request forms can be obtained in the Bursar Office or the Business Office. All refund requests must be received within one year of the semester end date. Title IV Federal Refund Policy Title IV Federal Financial Aid students who withdraw or stop attending the college during the first 60% of the semester have their financial aid recalculated according to the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, 34 CFR part 668.22. Some grant recipients may owe repayment to both the institution and the Federal government as the result of this recalculation. Certificate of Residence All students are charged the appropriate rate of tuition and fees depending on the number of credits taken and the student's area of residence. A resident is a person who has resided in New York State for a period of at least one year and in the county for a period of at least six months, both immediately preceding first day of class. Students attending Orange County Community College must submit proof of residence along with payment to the Bursar's Office at the time of registration. Please follow the instructions listed below. The application for Certificate of Residence can be obtained from the Bursar's Office or the Admissions Office. It is also included in all registration materials. 1. Orange County Residents: Complete Application for Certificate of Residence, have it notarized and submit the completed form to the college at registration by mail or in person. Submission of an Application for Certificate of Residence will be required only once during a student's attendance at the college provided he resides in Orange County and his legal residence has been continuous and unchanged. A new application must accompany all address changes within Orange County. 2. New York State Residents from counties other than Orange County: Complete Application for Certificate of Residence and turn it in to your County Treasurer. You will receive a Certificate of Residence from the treasurer which will be valid 37 Tuition, Fees & Other Expenses for one year from the date of issue. Submit this form to the college at registration by mail or in person. Unless filed, students will be charged out-of-state tuition. 3. New York State residents who have lived in more than one county during the past 6 months must complete an Application for Certificate of Residence for each county in which they have resided and proceed as indicated in (1) and (2) of these instructions. 4. Non-residents of New York State (living less than one year in the State) are charged out-of-state tuition and do not need to submit proof of residence at registration. 5. All foreign students who have not held a permanent resident alien card for one year are classified as out-of-state residents and are charged the out-of-state tuition rate. (See “Tuition and Fees”.) 6. Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents may be waived from the residency requirement by submitting PCS orders to the Bursar’s Office, third floor, College Commons. Withdrawal from Course To formally withdraw from a credit or non-credit course, a student must complete a withdrawal form and return it to the Records and Registration office. As of the day of receipt of this form, the appropriate refund schedule will apply. Students who receive financial aid from any of the following sources: Federal Programs (Title IV)-Pell Grant, Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Perkins Loan, Federal Family Education Loans and State Grants may be responsible for repaying a portion of their aid if they drop or stop attending classes during the refund period. Withdrawal from classes may also effect eligibility for Financial Aid for the following semester or academic year. Students will be notified by mail if monies are due the college. Stop/Holds Students who have unmet financial obligations or who have failed to comply with college requirements are not permitted to register, receive grades, or attend class until the stop/hold is cleared with the issuing office. Further, information relating to student records such as certification of attendance or grades is also withheld. Early Registration for Students Enrolled matriculated students are encouraged to early register for the next semester. Registration during designated periods (see Academic Calendar) will aid students in obtaining seats in desired classes. Financial Aid A variety of financial aid programs are available to Orange County Community College students. Eligibility for these programs depends on the student's academic progress, family income, and assets. Due to the length of processing time, all applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for financial aid. Do not wait to be formally accepted at SUNY Orange before applying for aid. Assistance and information are available at the Financial Aid Office, third floor, College Commons. An appointment may be arranged by calling (845) 341-4190. Financial aid workshops are offered throughout the year on campus and at the Newburgh Extension Center. I. College Costs at Orange County Community College The direct college costs that all full-time admitted SUNY Orange students must pay each semester are: Fall Spring Total *Tuition $1,450.00 $1,450.00 $2,900.00 Health Insurance 9.00 9.00 18.00 Technology Fee 100.00 100.00 200.00 Student Activity Fee 50.00 50.00 100.00 Books and supplies (approx.) 456.00 456.00 912.00 Total $2,065.00 $2,065.00 $4,130.00 Additional indirect educational costs that students should consider in budgeting for their education: ***Non- ****Out of **Commuter Commuter State Direct Student Cost $4,130.00 $4,130.00 $7,030.00 Room and Board 2,600.00 4,950.00 4,950.00 Transportation 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Personal 925.00 1,075.00 1,075.00 Total $8,655.00 $11,155.00 $11,555.00 The above costs are approximate and are used by Orange County Community College to determine need for financial aid. *Tuition for 2005/2006 academic year. **Commuter refers to dependent student living at home and commuting to campus. ***Non-Commuter refers to dependent student living away from home while attending college and/or single independent student and/or married student with dependents. ****Out-of-State residents and international students tuition charge is double. 38 39 Financial Aid II. General Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for financial aid at SUNY Orange, a student must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. For most programs, students must be registered at least half-time (6 or more credits). Eligible students may receive PELL Grants for less than half-time study (credits less than 6). However, to be eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), a student must attend full-time and not be enrolled in a part-time program. A student must be an American citizen or a permanent resident alien. A student must meet the minimum academic criteria specified for each financial aid program. See Academic Progress in this section. A student must not be in default of any prior student loan or owe monies to the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, or Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The personal financial status of the student must be determined with respect to the following criteria governing financial independence. For federal financial aid programs, an applicant must meet one of the following conditions in order to be considered independent for the 2005-2006 academic year: 1. Were you born before January 1, 1982? 2. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? 3. Are you married? 4. Are you an orphan or a ward of the court, or were you a ward of the court until age 18? 5. Do you have legal dependents (other than a spouse)? Regulations Governing Federal Assistance Attendance (Federal and State) Financial Aid students must attend all courses for which they are registered during a semester to receive funds. If our office learns that you have never attended or stop attending a particular course (or courses), your financial aid may be affected. NOTE: Federal Stafford Loan recipients should see special attendance requirements in Federal Stafford Loan Section. Good Academic Standing To maintain both eligibility for financial aid from federal sources and academic good standing at Orange County Community College, a student must meet the college requirements for good standing listed on page 163. 40 Financial Aid Academic Progress SATISFACTORY PROGRESS STANDARDS FOR TITLE IV FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS (FEDERAL PELL GRANT, FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN, FEDERAL SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN, FEDERAL UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN, FEDERAL SEOG, FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM) Any student who has failed to accumulate, at Orange County Community College, the number of credits listed below (2nd column) based upon the number of credits they have attempted (1st column), and achieved the minimum CQPA (3rd column) will not be eligible for future federal financial aid. Satisfactory progress standards review for federal aid programs for students enrolled in Associate Degree programs occurs at the end of each academic year. Students enrolled in Certificate programs are reviewed at the end of each Fall and Spring Semester. * Total ** Minimum Credits Credits *** Minimum Attempted Accumulated CQPA 0-6 0 0 7-12 3 0 13-18 6 1.00 19-27 12 1.30 28-36 18 1.50 37-45 27 2.00 Maximum Time/Certificate 46-57 36 2.00 58-69 48 2.00 70-84 60 2.00 85-99 72 2.00 MaximumTime/Associate Degree Students enrolled in Certificate Programs are allowed a total of 45 credits attempted. Students enrolled in ALL Associate Degree Programs are allowed a total of 99 credits attempted. All students who complete either a Certificate Program or an Associates Degree who return to pursue another degree will be placed on the chart based upon prior SUNY Orange coursework applicable to their new program. Students who do not complete their Certificate or Associate Degree requirements within the maximum time frame stated above, lose eligibility for Federal Aid (see Appeal Process/Reinstatement of Federal Aid Eligibility). 41 Financial Aid *Total credits attempted is defined as all credits attempted at Orange after the drop/add period - including developmental credits, withdrawals, repeated coursework, P.E.'s, holds, incompletes, failed courses, medical withdrawals, and any transfer credits accepted toward your degree. **Minimum credits accumulated is defined as all credits passed at Orange including developmental credits and P.E.'s and any transfer credits accepted toward your degree. ***Developmental coursework, P.E.'s, and accepted transfer credits are not calculated in the CQPA. APPEAL PROCESS/REINSTATEMENT OF FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY Students may be granted TWO exceptions to the above policy based on mitigating circumstances. A. Student must complete the Request for Appeal of Satisfactory Progress Form detailing the mitigating circumstances. *B. Students should submit documentation (doctor's note, police report, social services report, obituary, etc.) with their request. C. All students will be notified in writing if a waiver has been granted or denied. *lack of written documentation greatly reduces the chances that your waiver will be granted; however, you may appeal without documentation. We encourage students who are denied an appeal or students who choose not to submit an appeal by the review date to enroll without receiving the benefit of financial aid. These students can be reviewed again at their request. If the student now meets the Academic Progress Policy based upon the additional course work taken, financial aid eligibility will be reinstated for the following term. NOTE: The above appeal process pertains only to students seeking to regain financial aid eligibility. If eligibility is reinstated, students should not assume that academic status or grades will be changed. Students should contact the Director of Academic Services regarding request for medical withdrawal or possible errors on the transcript. III. Financial Aid Programs: Federal Pell Grant, TAP Federal Pell Grant The Federal Pell Grant provides grants ranging from *$400 to $4,050 a year to all eligible applicants. Students should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1 and prior to September registration listing Orange as one of the colleges (code #002876). The Financial Aid Office will receive the FAFSA information electronically in the form of an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) which will be used to determine eligibility for all Federal Aid. The student must be enrolled at the time that the ISIR is received at the Office of Financial Aid. Although the Federal Government allows the FAFSA to be filed by June 30, 2006, the receipt of a valid result must be on file by the student’s last day of class. * Subject to change. 42 Financial Aid/TAP The FAFSA is available at local high schools or the college’s Financial Aid office. The website to use for Federal aid is www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no fee for processing this form. For students required to take developmental courses, Federal Aid funds will only pay for 30 credits attempted of developmental study. Students holding baccalaureate degrees are ineligible for the Federal Pell Grant, but must file the FAFSA to receive other aid consideration. *New York State: Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) New York State residents who are full-time students (12 credits or more) may be eligible for TAP grants depending upon their families' New York State net taxable income. The deadline for the 2005-2006 academic year is May 1, 2006. Students applying for TAP must file a Free Application For Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to do TAP-on-the-Web or receive a pre-printed application from NYSHESC. The New York State Financial Aid web site is www.hesc.com. Students must be enrolled in programs approved by the New York State Education Department for full-time study in order to receive TAP. In order to receive credit under TAP, a student must be matriculated and registered for 12 credits or more. AUDITED and repeats of previously PASSED course work that is/are part of a student's credit enrollment can result in INELIGIBILITY of Federal and/or State Aid programs. *New York State Aid Program Requirements are subject to change. PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK (P.E.) Financial Aid can only pay for 2 credits of passed coursework taken. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS STANDARDS FOR STATE AID PROGRAMS — (TAP) Before being certified for a specific TAP payment, a student must have accrued a minimum number of credits towards their degree while maintaining a minimum Cumulative Quality Point Average (CQPA). A student must also complete (PASS or FAIL) a certain amount of credits during the semester they receive TAP. 43 BEFORE BEING CERTIFIED FOR THIS TAP PAYMENT: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th *YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED 0 6 6 9 9 12 (PASSED OR FAILED) THIS MANY CREDITS SINCE YOUR LAST TAP PAYMENT YOU MUST HAVE ACCRUED AT 0 3 9 18 30 45 LEAST THIS MANY CREDITS TOWARDS YOUR DEGREE WITH AT LEAST THIS CUM. 0 .5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.0 QUALITY POINT AVERAGE (CQPA) *COMPLETED CREDITS IS DEFINED AS RECEIVING GRADES OF A, B, C, D, F, or P. NOTE: 1. First-time TAP recipients must be registered for at least three (3) credits of college level course work. 2. Transfer students entering Orange who have received TAP at a previous institution must be registered for 6 (and possibly more) credits of college level course work as part of their full-time load. 3. Transfer students who received TAP at a previous college must have a credit evaluation done prior to receipt of a TAP award at Orange. *NYS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. *Aid For Part-Time Study (APTS) Part-time students (6-11.5 credits per semester) enrolled in an eligible degree-bearing program may qualify for an Aid To Part-Time Study award. However, due to funding limitations and the number of qualified applicants, coverage is limited to 6 credits. Matriculated applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete college coursework at an accredited institution. (Academic transcript of course work completed at a prior institution should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.) Students who have completed at least three credits at Orange must have a minimum 2.0 CQPA. A dependent student's family's New York State net taxable income (NTI) must be $50,550 or less. The independent student's family (NTI) must be $34,500 or less. Applications are available at the Office of Financial Aid. Applicants must be New York State residents. Students awarded NYS Aid to Part-Time Study must complete a minimum number of college credits (based on NYS academic regulations) and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA and CQPA in order to receive APTS the following semester. The State Standards of Progress for State Aid recipients (TAP, APTS etc.) are reviewed each semester and unlike the Federal Policy, only one waiver may be granted. Other than these differences, the STATE appeal process is the same as the Federal Appeal Process. *Subject to N.Y.S. budget approval. Financial Aid/TAP 44 Financial Aid Vietnam Veteran's Tuition Award Program (VVTA) and Persian Gulf Veteran’s Tuition Award Program Veterans who served in Indochina for the U.S. armed forces between December 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975 and Veterans who served in Persian Gulf hostilities beginning August 2, 1990 may be eligible to receive a grant of up to $500 per semester as a parttime student and $1,000 per semester as a full-time student. Applications are available at the Veteran's Office, third floor, College Commons, for first-time applicants. Students who have previously received VVTA re-apply through a FAFSA and a preprinted TAP Application (from Albany if full-time) or a VVTA Supplement Form (available in the Financial Aid Office if part-time). To receive a VVTA award a student must also apply for a Federal Pell Grant through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must meet N.Y.S. residency requirements. Summer Sessions Eligible matriculated students may receive TAP and Federal Pell Grants during summer sessions. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for further information and requirements for summer aid. IV. How to Apply In order to apply for financial aid, a student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We urge students to file the FAFSA electronically. The website is www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no fee with this application. The FAFSA will be available in January. Students are also required to file the Orange County Community College Local Aid Application and return it to the Financial Aid Office. Early Fall semester applicants with need who file before May 1 will receive first consideration for campusbased aid programs, which are subject to funding limitations. Students applying for Spring semester should apply by Nov. 1 for early consideration. Students wishing summer aid should file before April 15. Late applications, however, will be accepted and placed on a waiting list throughout the year. A student may receive one source of aid or a combination of TAP, Federal Pell Grant, and the programs listed. However, the amount of aid received is limited by the student's educational cost, family contribution, and aid availability. If selected for verification, the student and family must provide documentation of all 2004 taxable (ie. signed copies of 1040,1040A/EZ with W-2’s) and non-taxable income (ie. social security benefits, social services, child support, etc.) All non-taxable income information provided should be representative of the last calendar year (2004 for the 2005-2006 aid year). Failure to provide the required information can result in a delayed decision on a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Financial Aid Workshops on how to complete the FAFSA are held at various times throughout the year on campus and at our Newburgh Extension Center. Please see our website for schedule: www.sunyorange.edu V. Transfer Students We encourage all transfer students to seek a credit evaluation of course work taken at prior institutions. This credit evaluation may be helpful in meeting State and Federal Academic Progress Standard requirements. 45 Financial Aid VI. Other Federal Financial Aid 1. Federal Perkins Loan Students who demonstrate exceptional need may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 as an undergraduate ($4,000 maximum per year). Loans, however, generally range from $500 to $2,000 a year, at 5% interest with approximately 10 years to repay. New borrowers (as of 87/88) have nine months after termination of their studies to begin repayment. FAFSA required. 2. Federal Supplementary Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) High-need students may be eligible to receive Federal SEOG grants ranging from $200 to $300 a year. Monies through this program are extremely limited. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible. FAFSA required. 3. Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) Eligible students may work part-time while in college to help defray their educational cost. Salary is $8.00 per hour (subject to change) for 10 to 15 hours work per week. All students awarded work-study are placed on the job by the college's Placement Office (the College Work-Study Manual provides further information). FAFSA required. 4. Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Students who are in their first year of a program of study may borrow up to a maximum of $2,625 for dependent students and $6,625 for independent students (at least $4,000 of this must be in an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan) per academic year. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a program of study and are considered to be in their "sophomore" year may borrow up to a maximum of $3,500 for dependent students and $7,500 for independent students (at least $4,000 of this must be in an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan). The amount for which a student is eligible is limited by the student’s educational costs minus other aid received. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted. (See How To Apply). Students must also submit a Federal Stafford Loan Request Form to the Financial Aid Office.We will determine eligibility for the loan. Students who receive funds on or after July 1, 1994 will have a variable annual interest rate capped at 8.25% (subject to change each July 1st). An origination fee of 3% will be deducted by the bank for each loan received. Fall loan applications must be received by October 31 and Spring applications by March 31 in order to ensure timely processing. An additional insurance fee of up to 1% may also be deducted by the bank. Repayment begins six months after a student graduates, leaves school or drops below halftime, with approximately 10 years to repay. Interest on a Subsidized Stafford Loan is paid by the Federal Government while the student is attending college on a half-time or more basis. Interest payments on the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is the student’s responsibility. The student may choose to pay the interest as billed by the Bank, or the interest may be capitalized into the principle amount. All students seeking loans will be required to take a Federal Student Loan Test annually. In addition, regulations mandate that an Entrance Interview be given to students prior to disbursement of loan funds and an Exit Interview be given before a student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time study. If any of these situations occurs, please contact the Financial Aid Office immediately for an appointment. 46 Financial Aid Should a Stafford Loan borrower's attendance drop below 6 credits, an Exit Interview will be required and any subsequent loan disbursements will be cancelled. Should the student reenroll he/she will be required to reapply for further loan consideration. 5. Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students Parents (of dependent students) may apply for a Federal Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) at a variable interest rate capped at 9% for loans disbursed after July 1, 1994.Repayment begins 60 days after receipt of the loan check; however, deferral provisions are available. The maximum loan is cost of education less any other aid received. Therefore, a FAFSA must be completed to determine eligibility. Parents should submit a New York State Higher Educations Services Corporation Loan (FPLUS) application that may be obtained at your local bank or lending institution. An origination fee of 3% is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement made to you. Note: An additional insurance fee of up to 1% may also be deducted by the bank. Checks are made copayable to the parents and the institution. 6. Veterans Benefits All certificate and degree programs are approved for members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard, G.I. Bill veterans, eligible dependents, and disabled veterans. Veterans should inquire at the Veterans Office in the Counseling and Guidance Center, located on the third floor, College Commons. 7. Aid for Native Americans Aid for Native Americans may be available through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C., or regional office. Their web site is: http://www.oiep.bia.edu/. Aid for Native Americans may be available through the New York State Education Department. Their web site is: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/home.html. VII. Other State Financial Aid *1. Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Awards are provided for children of deceased or disabled veterans who attend fulltime at an approved public or independent college or school in New York State. The award is $450 per year. Apply through your high school or through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Applications can be obtained through the Veterans Office, third floor, College Commons. * Subject to N.Y.S. budget approval. 2. The World Trade Memorial Scholarship Student Eligibility: • May already be enrolled at a SUNY campus. • Covered incidents: the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. • Victims who were severely disabled in any of the terrorist attacks. Limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service workers. 47 Financial Aid/Scholarships • Children or spouses of victims who died or were severely disabled. Limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service workers. • Required to be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate student in a program approved by the Commissioner of Education. • Scholarship recipients are not required to be New York State residents or U.S. citizens. • Applicants must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and TAP Application. 3. Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship Student Eligibility: Volunteer organization means ambulance company as defined in section three of the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law or fire company as defined in section three of the volunteer firefighters' benefit law. Volunteer organization selects one eligible candidate and submits completed application each year. For more information, contact NYSHESC at: 1-888-NYSHESC or www.hesc.com. VIII. Local Financial Aid 1. Local College Work-Study (LCWS) College funds are also available for students who do not meet the Federal Work- Study eligibility requirements. Orange County Community College requires that students applying for the local CWS Program complete all forms necessary for the federal CWS Program. Pay rate is $8.00 per hour.* FAFSA required. *Subject to change. 2. Orange County Community College Scholarships, Grants-in-Aid and Awards A. SUNY ORANGE SCHOLARSHIPS A number of scholarships have been specifically established for our entering, returning and graduating students. These scholarships are awarded annually by the college's Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee (except where noted). Recipients of these scholarships are selected based upon donor criteria which could include demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, faculty recommendations and the availability of scholarship funds. All scholarship forms (Entering Freshmen Scholarships, President’s Scholarships, Returning Student Scholarships, Graduate Scholarships for Continued Study) are available after January 15 from the college website or the Office of Financial Aid. Applicants are encouraged to apply for scholarships online at www.sunyorange.edu/scholarships. A student need only file one application for a given category of scholarship; i.e., one application will serve to apply for all of the Entering Scholarships. Students awarded scholarships based upon recommendations of faculty departments and/or by the Committee on Scholarship and Financial Assistance are notified in early May and recognized at Spring Convocation held in May for graduating students and in September at Fall Convocation for returning students. 48 Financial Aid/Scholarships The Educational Foundation of Orange County Community College The Educational Foundation of Orange County Community College, Inc. is established as a not-for-profit corporation administered by the Office of Institutional Advancement at SUNY Orange. Its purpose is to raise money for academic equipment, a Distinguished Lecture Series, and scholarships. The Foundation scholarship program provides students with financial support as they study at Orange County Community College. Annually, the Educational Foundation provides approximately $75,000 to the college for the awarding of more than 80 scholarships for students. Giving to the Educational Foundation can be done by direct contribution (checks or credit cards), appreciated assets (stocks), and special gifts (wills and bequests). For information about the Educational Foundation, please contact Vincent Cazzetta, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Orange County Community College, at (845) 341-4726. B. SUNY ORANGE GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM In addition to Entering, Returning and Graduate Scholarships for Continued Study, the college also assists full and part-time students in need of tuition, fees, books and child care expenses from the college’s Scholarship Grants-In-Aid Program. Consideration for this assistance is given to applicants who have demonstrated financial need, but have been deemed ineligible for such assistance based upon federal and state established criteria. A separate application may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid and filed by each August for the Fall Semester and by December for the Spring Semester. Applicants will be notified of a decision by the Office of Financial Aid. For further information and the application form, contact the Office of Financial Aid. C. AWARDS In addition to the above scholarships, the college's faculty annually recommend students for various department awards based upon established award criteria. Students selected to receive faculty department awards are notified each Spring by the Office of Financial Aid and are recognized at either Fall or Spring Convocation. Scholarships for Entering Freshmen FRED AND WAVA ABBOTT ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a full-time entering student majoring in biological science who demonstrates financial need and academic ability. ADVANCE TESTING COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a full-time entering freshman from the Newburgh School District, who is majoring in a Construction Technology Program, demonstrating financial need and academic potential. PHILIP COATES ALUMNI MEMORIAL ESL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering full-time student where English is his or her second language and who has passed the English assessment test. LUELLA DELAVAN ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded annually to recent graduating seniors achieving the highest academic high school average. Scholarships are awarded as follows: one to each of the sixteen Orange County Public High Schools; one each to Chapel Field High School and Harmony Christian School; one each to a student living in Orange County and attending Eldred, Wallkill, Marlboro, North Rockland, and Suffern high schools. Selected by the high school. 49 Financial Aid/Scholarships INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to 20 students from Orange County high schools who participate in the sports of baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and softball and plan to enter Orange County Community College as a full-time student. Selection of students for these scholarships will be based upon NJCAA guidelines. THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a full-time entering freshman, from an Orange County high school, who is majoring in International Studies. Based upon academic potential and awarded upon the recommendation of the Social Sciences Department. WILLIAM AND ELAINE KAPLAN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering freshman, preferably a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, at half tuition for two years. Upon graduation and transfer to Mt. St. Mary College, additional tuition will be awarded. KIWANIS CLUB OF MIDDLETOWN ENTERING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering freshman full-time student and Middletown High School graduate (first preference is given to Key Club member) demonstrating financial need and academic potential. JAKE KRINEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering Orange County high school graduate with a B average who shows strong leadership skills. Recipient will retain scholarship for a second year if he/she maintains a 3.0 average and has accumulated at least 24 credits at the end of the first year of study. BERTHA & NATHAN MARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering freshman who demonstrates financial need and academic potential. MAX MENTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an entering Middletown area student majoring in business who displays academic potential. MIDDLETOWN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering freshman or second year student registered for at least nine credits and who demonstrates financial need or exhibits high academic performance. NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS/POLICE OFFICERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to full or part-time student and family member of a New York firefighter or police officer who were killed or disabled in the line duty. PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Awarded to ten students from Orange County high schools who are in the top 10% of their class or hold a cumulative grade point average of 90 or better and plan to enter Orange County Community College full time. GRACE REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to graduates of Goshen High School planning to attend Orange County Community College. Selected by the high school. SEPTEMBER 11th REMEMBRANCE SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to entering Orange County high school graduate upon the recommendation of high school music faculty. Requires a minimum high school average of 50 Financial Aid/Scholarships “C”, a commitment to attending SUNY Orange as a music student and an audition before the SUNY Orange Music Faculty. GLORIA SMITH ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to an entering student majoring in the field of Human Services, who is enrolled at least half-time and demonstrates financial need and academic potential. HANORAH M. "DOLLIE" SWEENEY MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a Middletown High School graduate entering Orange County Community College full-time who demonstrates financial need, but does not qualify through the regular financial aid process. WAYNE TERWILLIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a full-time entering freshman who demonstrates financial need, but does not qualify through the regular financial aid process. THOMAS C.WALTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to an entering freshman who demonstrates financial need and academic potential. THOMAS C.WALTS MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a Middletown High School graduate entering Orange County Community College who demonstrates financial need. WARWICK SAVINGS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded annually to five entering freshmen who demonstrate academic potential. Specialized Scholarships HANORAH M. “DOLLIE” SWEENEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR ESL STUDENTS Awarded to an entering freshman without a high school diploma or GED (or graduate of a foreign high school not recognized) where English is their second language and they possess the desire to become proficient enough in English to enter and obtain a college degree. Students must demonstrate financial need but be deemed ineligible for such assistance through regularly established financial need. Scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees and books for a least two developmental courses. HANORAH M. “DOLLIE” SWEENEY MEMORIAL KINDERCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a student(s) needing funds for childcare at Kindercollege who may not qualify for such assistance through regularly-established financial aid programs. Scholarship is awarded by the Director of Kindercollege. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VICTIMS OF (AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF VICTIMS OF) THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS Information can be found at www.nasfaa.org/linklists/terroristattackpage.asp Scholarships for Returning Students PETER ALBERGHINI INSPIRATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in public service. 51 Financial Aid/Scholarships JOHN J. BONACIC PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a second-year student who is a member of the student senate and who has an interest in a career in public service. LILLIAN BARBONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a disabled student who has successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits at Orange County Community College with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. ROBERTA BERNSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a returning student in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program who demonstrates financial need. JESSE A. BOOKSTAVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP This is an annual unrestricted award to a full-time student enrolled at Orange County Community College. MARGARET BOTTI DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a returning Dental Hygiene student based upon financial need. BOYD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to a returning full-time U.S. citizen demonstrating financial need BARBARA BREEN DUFF ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a second year Nursing student who demonstrates financial need. CHRIS CHACHIS ALUMNI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded annually to 1 male and 1 female student who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship in memory of Chris Chachis, former coach, professor, and athletic director. Recommended by the Physical Education Department faculty. CHARLES C. & VIVIAN S. CHAPPELL SCHOLARSHIP This is an annual unrestricted award to a full-time student who demonstrates financial need and academic ability. PHILIP COATES ALUMNI MEMORIAL PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIP One scholarship to a working returning part-time student without a high school diploma or GED who has completed 12 credit hours and is not eligible for direct grant aid. PHILIP