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a grade of a“ B” or“ C” may be repeated once for grade replacement and GPA recalculation. Any student desiring a grade replacement for GPA recalculation must initiate the process by filing a request form at the Registration Office. Any replacement grade will replace all previous grades for that course number. Any grade replaced will be preceded by an“ R” on the transcript and removed from credit and GPA totals.
Pass / No-Pass Option
A course designation of“ OPT” indicates that you have the option of taking the course for a letter grade or on a pass / no-pass( P / NP) basis. It is your responsibility to check the class schedule to determine whether a class has the P / NP option. Requests for“ P” grades may be processed through the Registration Office, through the instructor or through your WebRunner student account. It is not advisable to choose the“ P” grade for major coursework in your field of study. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, you should check that institution’ s requirements regarding“ P” grades. The maximum number of“ P” credits allowed toward a degree is 16, not including those with an obligatory“ P” grade.
Incomplete Rule
If you take an incomplete in a class(“ I” grade), you must complete the coursework by the end of the following term.( Students completing work for a spring term class have until the end of fall term.) If you fail to complete the work, you will receive a default grade, which is usually an“ F” grade.“ I” grades normally are not awarded in variable credit classes.
Graduation: Standards of Progress See the“ Graduation Requirements” section of this catalog.
Withdrawing from School If you find you can no longer attend classes, you should officially withdraw from school. Students who withdraw within the refund period may expect a tuition refund. A grade of“ W” will not be recorded if the withdrawal is processed before the drop deadline( through the second Monday of the term). A grade of“ W’ will be recorded for classes dropped after the refund period and before the withdrawal deadline( by the end of the 7th week).( Note:“ W” grades are considered non-completion grades for academic standing and financial aid. Also see“ Refunds” and“ Withdrawal Deadlines” in the Schedule of Classes.)
Transferring LBCC Credits
Lower-division credits can be transferred from LBCC to most colleges throughout the United States. Lower-division students may transfer up to 124 credit hours to schools in the Oregon University System. If you are planning to transfer credits to another college or university, you are encouraged to work with an LBCC advisor in planning an appropriate transfer program. It is also recommended that you coordinate your plan with that institution. Your transcript can be obtained at www. linnbenton. edu / admissions / transcripts.
Credit by Examination
If you believe you already have mastered the material presented in a course listed on LBCC’ s Course Challenge List, you can stop by the Student Assessment Center and apply for Credit by Examination. To apply, you must be currently enrolled in a credit class or you must have completed 12 credits at LBCC. You must submit your application by Monday of week 2 of a term, and you must complete the examination by the end of the seventh week of that same term.
Before you take the exam, you must pay a nonrefundable processing fee consisting of 30 percent of the tuition per challenged course per credit hour. An additional testing fee may be required. For details about Credit by Examination, stop by the Student Assessment Center or call 541-917-4781.
College Level Examination Program
LBCC is an approved center for administration of the College Level Examination Program( CLEP). In addition, LBCC accepts most CLEP scores for college credit, which may be posted to transcripts under“ advanced standing.” CLEP examinations are administered through the Student Assessment Center. For a list of tests accepted at LBCC, stop by the Assessment Center or call 541-917-4781. Accepted tests for credit toward a degree will be posted to transcripts under Advanced Standing.
Advanced Placement Tests
Students who complete college-level work in high school under the Advanced Placement Program sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board and who receive satisfactory grades( 3, 4 or 5) on examinations administered by the board may, upon admission, be granted comparable credit toward a degree. All examinations are subject to review and approval by the appropriate college division. Students must request that official Advanced Placement scores be forwarded to the Admissions Office. For further information, contact the Admissions Office.
Student Educational Records
Transcripts and Records Unofficial transcripts can be obtained from your WebRunner student account for free. Official student transcripts may be ordered online through your WebRunner student account, via the National Student Clearinghouse by selecting the link from the WebRunner,( you can also log onto the National Student Clearinghouse at www. studentclearinghouse. org) or use our Transcript Request Form from the online Registration Forms and Applications page.
Transcripts cost $ 5 for the first copy and $ 1 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, regardless of whether they are official or unofficial.( These fees are subject to change.) It takes up to five business days to process a transcript order. Rush orders( guaranteed processing in less than five days) cost $ 10 for the first and $ 1 for each additional ordered at the same time. There is an additional $ 1 charge to have a transcript faxed. Students have access to transcripts and records as outlined in‘ The Student Records and Disclosure of Student Records Policy 7071.’ Official records belonging to a student who has failed to make an installment tuition payment, repay an emergency loan, or other debt or obligation to the college will not be released, either to the student or to another institution, as long as the obligation is outstanding.
Records Information Linn-Benton Community College follows the Federal Health Education and Welfare Guidelines for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended( Pell-Buckley amendment) and the Oregon Administrative Rules regarding Privacy Rights and Information Reporting in Community Colleges in regard to educational records.
Federal legislation gives students the right to inspect and review their educational records as defined in LBCC Board Policy # 7071. If you believe your records contain information that is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of your rights, you may ask the college to amend the record. If the college denies this request, you will be informed of this decision and of your right to a hearing. Further, you may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education by contacting the Family Policy and Regulations Office, U. S. Department of Education, Washington, D. C. 20202.
Directory Information
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, LBCC considers the following to be directory, therefore public, information: student’ s name; address; telephone listing; email; major field of study; participation in officially recognized activities and