General Campus Information

Admission

Coffeyville Community College has an open door admission policy. The following applicants may be admitted to Coffeyville Community College.

1. Any graduate from an accredited high school.

2. Any person who has successfully completed the General Educational Development (GED) examination.

3. Any home school graduate who can provide an official transcript and documentation showing recognition from the state where the high school diploma was received.

4. High School Students enrolled in grades 10, 11, or 12 maintained by a school district, or a gifted child who is enrolled in any of the grades 9 through 12 maintained by a school district that has demonstrated the ability to benefit from participation in the regular curricula, has been authorized by the principal of the school to apply for enrollment and has provided an individual plan of study or individualized education program.

5. Home school students taking classes while completing high school must have completed 15 units and have written permission from their principal to attend part-time, as well as documentation showing state recognition.

6. Any person 18 years of age or older who may benefit from college-level instruction.

7. Applicants whose first language is not English must certify proficiency in English when applying for admission.   Two proficiency exams will be accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Duolingo as part of their application.   A TOEFL score of at least 450 on the paper test, 133 on the computer-based test (CBT), or 45 on the internet-based (IBT) is the minimum required for applicants. A Duolingo minimum score of 85 is required for admission.

High School Transcripts/GED Certificates

Per the above policy, all applicants who have graduated from high school within the last five years and do not hold at least an associate degree must submit an official high school transcript, including graduation date, to the Registrar’s Office before enrolling. An official GED Certificate may be filed in lieu of a high school transcript. NOTE: Intercollegiate athletic certification and/or professional licensure program will require official high school transcripts.

Testing and Placement

All full-time students or transfer students are required to submit ACT or SAT scores or take the ACCUPLACER test. The purpose of the test is to place students in appropriate math and English courses on the basis of their skill level and to promote successful college experiences. Placement is mandatory for math and English classes.

Transfer Students

Transfer students are eligible for admission to the College if they meet regular admission requirements for new students. All official transcripts from previous colleges attended are required to be on file in the Registrar’s Office before students can enroll for classes. Students who falsify admission information and/or fail to submit all transcripts are accountable for any problems that arise from their misinformation.

Transfer students who apply for admission into a professional licensure program are required to submit all official transcripts (College and high school) when applying to the program for admissions consideration.

Transfer students seeking to participate in intercollegiate athletics must submit all official transcripts (College and high school) for certification to participate per the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).  

Students who provide false or misleading admissions information and/or fail to submit all transcripts are accountable for any problems that arise from their misinformation.

Vocational/Technical Transfer Students

Students wishing to transfer vocational/technical clock or credit hours from an accredited technical school should have an official transcript sent to the College. The Registrar will evaluate the clock hours, if needed, and assign the appropriate credit hours. Students can graduate from the College after completing the general education requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, if the transcript shows that a technical certificate with 46 hours or more was awarded by the prior institution. Students may also seek the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree options.

CCC Graduation Requirements

All candidates for a degree must meet the following requirements: 

1. Students must earn a minimum of 64 credit hours of credit and 128 grade points (the equivalent of an overall C grade average).  Credit hour requirements are noted on each Asscociate Degree awarded by the institution. 
2. Students may participate in the May graduation ceremony if they have no more than nine (9) credit hours to complete the applicable degree or certification and be enrolled in the immediate summer term. 
3. Students who transfer to a Kansas Regent Institution must follow and complete the Statewide General Education requirements to obtain a seamless transfer for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science. CCC transcripts will indicate that the Statewide General Education requirements have been met in accordance with KBOR policy. 
4. Transfer students pursuing a degree from Coffeyville Community College must earn a minimum of 15 credit hours of their last 24 credit hours from CCC or have completed an approved technical program at CCC to meet the requirements to be awarded a degree or certificate. 
5. Reverse Transfer: Native Students of Coffeyville Community College may submit a request for reverse transfer to complete an Associate of Art, Science, or General Studies Degree. The institution will accept a maximum of 19 credit hours to meet one of the aforementioned associate degrees. The registrar can evaluate and/or waive the College Orientation I and II requirements in the reverse transfer process. 

       Kansas Reverse Transfer Eligibility:  Students who have earned a minimum of 45 credit hours from CCC and have continued their education at a Kansas Public Universities may utilize the reverse transfer policy. Students may have         the remaining credit hours applied to their CCC transcript to meet the degree requirements to earn an Associate Degree from CCC. The Kansas Public University will notify students once they become eligible within the first year. 

*Native student - initial college enrollment was at CCC, and has not earned or attempted hours at other higher education institutions.

*Transfer student - initial college enrollment was not at CCC and has earned or attempted hours at other higher education institutions.

Residency

The residency status of students entering CCC is determined by an act of the legislature (Sec. 76-406 G.G. 1949), which reads as follows: (a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 71-407, and amendments thereto, persons enrolling in a community college who, if adults, have not been, or if minors, whose parents have not been residents of the state of Kansas for at least six months prior to enrollment for any term or session are nonresidents of the state for the purpose of determining state entitlements. (b) For the purpose of determining the residence of persons enrolling as a student in a community college, residence of minors shall be determined as provided in the K.S.A. 72-1046, and amendments thereto, and of adults as provided in subpart Twenty-third of K.S.A. 77-201, and amendments thereto. The state board of regents may adopt rules and regulations governing the determination of residence of students.

Alert Now

CCC provides an emergency notification system via phone and text messaging. This is a rapid communication service that will deliver voice messages automatically at no charge to students, faculty and staff. Students’ phone numbers are collected each semester from the enrollment forms. To receive text messages - individuals are required to “opt-in” at www.alertnowsms.com, enter the 6-digit pin (620251) and follow the instructions. The opt-in acknowledges that the individual has authorized the institution to deliver text messages to their mobile device and assumes responsibility of any text message charges.

Change in Student Information

Students wishing to change personal data: address, name, and/or phone number, need to complete a Change of Student Information Form in the Registrar’s Office.

Protective Clothing, Equipment and Hair

Technical Campus instructors may require special protective clothing and equipment in specific shop areas. The wearing of tennis shoes is unacceptable in any shop area. Due to safety regulations, any person with hair that extends below the collar must have the hair securely contained by a hairnet or cap while working around machinery with moving parts.

Safety Glasses

KSA 72-5207 requires every visitor, student and instructor in all educational institutions participating in vocational, technical or industrial arts shops or laboratories involving experience with

1. Hot molten metals or other molten materials;
2. Milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding, or stamping of any solid materials;
3. Heat treatment, tempering or kiln firing of any metal or other materials;
4. Gas or electric arc welding or other forms of welding processes;
5. Repair or servicing of any vehicle;
6. Caustic or explosive materials; to wear appropriate industrial-quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in such courses or laboratories. Safety glasses shall be worn at all times while in the shop areas.

Campus Civility

Students are expected to use good taste in considering appropriate dress/attire in the Residence Halls, Dining Center, Library, Student Success Center, Game Room, Classrooms, at CCC sponsored events, and on all campus grounds. Student attire/dress and/or personal grooming which creates a danger to health, safety or creates a disruption to the education process may constitute a violation of the sexual harassment policy which could result in disciplinary actions.

Emergency Procedure

At all times the President or the President’s designee will be kept informed of all EMERGENCY situations. The President and Vice Presidents will inform all College personnel through the management chain.

• Weather - A TORNADO WATCH indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with large hail, heavy rain, damaging winds and tornadoes. When this condition occurs, radios will be turned to KGGF 690 AM and televisions will be turned to KOTV Channel 6 and/or the Weather Channel 3. For the Columbus Campus, tune into KOAM Channel 7 or KKOW 96.9 on the FM radio dial. A TORNADO WARNING is more severe than a tornado watch. A warning is issued when a tornado is developing. When a tornado warning is issued, persons should SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY on the lowest possible floor, in an interior room away from windows. The Coffeyville Police Department will interrupt normal cable TV broadcastings to announce severe weather and community sirens will sound.
• Fire - These can be detected by seeing or smelling smoke or fire, and/or by hearing fire alarms. Please follow the evacuation plans posted in campus buildings and classrooms. Tampering with fire equipment (smoke detectors, extinguisher, or alarms) is, in addition to being a danger to others, a violation of College policy and state law.

Photo Release

A student photograph captured during a College-sponsored event/activity may be edited, altered, copied, published or distributed in any publication including website entries for the purpose of publicizing CCC’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. Select photos of student activities will be uploaded to a website for sale to parents, students, etc. A student should notify the Director of Marketing within the first two weeks of the semester and in writing if a photograph should not be released without prior written consent.

Signage

All signage not originating from an administrative office must be approved by the Sr. Director of College Relations and Student Services. Materials are to only be placed on pre-designated boards, not on windows, doors, etc.

Social Networking Website Policy

Students should be concerned with any behavior that might embarrass themselves, their families, their teams, and/or Coffeyville Community College. This includes any activities conducted online. As a scholarship student participating in intercollegiate sports and/or activities at CCC, you are a representative of the institution and are always in the public eye. Potential employers, internship supervisor, graduate programs and scholarship committees now search these sites to screen candidates and applications. Please keep the following guidelines in mind as you participate on social networking web sites:

Before participating in any online community, understand that anything posted online is available to anyone in the world. Any text or photo placed online is completely out of your control the moment it is placed online - even if you limit access to your site.

• You should not post information, photos, or other items online that could embarrass you, your family, your team/activity or Coffeyville Community College.
• You are personally liable for any copyright violations committed, such as posting photographs, audio, or video that is not your personal property. This includes the use of the trademarks of Coffeyville Community College.
• You are personally liable for any violation of other students’ or student-athletes’ privacy rights especially those that fall under federal privacy laws (FERPA or HIPPA) or that violate Coffeyville Community College Student Code of Conduct or codes of computing practices.
• You should not post your home address, local address, social security number, phone number(s), birth date, or other personal information such as your whereabouts or your plans. You could be opening up yourself to predators.

Coaches, Sponsors and Administration can and do monitor these web sites. The malicious use of online social networks such as derogatory language about any student, staff, faculty member of Coffeyville Community College, demeaning statements about or threats to any third party, and incriminating photos or statements depicting hazing, sexual harassment, vandalism, stalking, underage drinking, illegal drug use or other inappropriate behavior will be subject to disciplinary action(s) by the Student Conduct Committee, a Vice President, Athletic Director and/or head coach if they gain knowledge of such violations. Sanctions may include notification requiring the unacceptable content be removed, community service, restrictions, fines, suspension from team/activity, dismissal from the team/activity, loss of scholarship and/or expulsion from the institution.

Solicitation

Solicitation is not permitted on College property unless authorized by the President or his/her designee. Solicitation is defined as, but not limited to, an approach or request by an individual, business or commercial organization for the purpose of selling or promoting goods, products and/or services directly to faculty, staff and/or students for personal, business or commercial gain. Residents are not permitted to conduct business activities from their living units. Soliciting funds, selling products, and all fundraising efforts that occur on and off campus by student groups or organizations directly connected to the College must receive approval from the appropriate Vice President at least one week in advance.

Tobacco Usage

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. The use of any tobacco products and/or the distribution of tobacco products, including smokeless/electronic cigarettes is prohibited in all College facilities, (i.e., classrooms, hallways, dorm rooms, o ffices, the Student Union, Gilmer K. Nellis Hall, Football Complex, Learning Resource Center, and Theatre), in any College-owned vehicle, at College-sponsored events, on College grounds which have been posted as tobacco-free areas as well as within ten feet outside any building access point (such as doorways, open windows, and air intakes).

Trespassing

Trespassing is prohibited on all campus properties. This includes the unauthorized possession or duplication of a key to campus premises or unauthorized entry to a campus premise.

Tuberculosis Evaluation and Testing

Coffeyville Community College requires tuberculosis evaluations and testing for all newly enrolled and re-enrolled students who were born, lived, or traveled outside the United States within the past twelve months. Students enrolled in health care programs offered by the institution will abide by the tuberculosis testing procedures established by each health care program.

Testing and Procedures:

• Students who are identified in the above categories will have a “hold” placed on enrollment and considered not in compliance with the Tuberculosis policy until documentation is received by the College Nurse.
• Any student who is not in compliance with the requirements shall not be eligible to attend classes or eligible to enroll for a subsequent semester or to obtain an official academic transcript or diploma until the student is in compliance.
• A mantoux tuberculin skin test which is performed in the United States will be required and/or a student must provide documentation of the test being conducted within the past twelve months. If an abnormality is found, such as an indeterminate or positive, a chest X-ray will be required.
• If the X-ray is suggestive of TB, then the individual will be required to obtain an evaluation from a licensed physician. Enrollment eligibility will be determined based on the College physician’s diagnosis and recommendation.
• Those individuals who receive a positive skin test and negative chest X-ray will be subject to procedures and/or treatment based on the recommendation of the Student Health Service Director and College Nurse.
• If the skin test is positive and the chest X-ray is positive, the individual is defined as “having tuberculosis” and as required by state statues, the College Nurse will report to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
• All costs associated with any of the testing and/or subsequent treatment is the responsibility of the student.
• CCC reserves the right to require treatment, isolation and quarantine of any individual or group when the College has reason to believe the infectious disease is involved.
• Any new or re-entering foreign-born student must have documentation of a negative TB test prior to enrolling in any classes.
• Documentation must be provided by a physician licensed in the United States.
• Any domestic student who has participated in international travel which exceeds twelve weeks should be tested six weeks after their travel abroad.
• Any student who is enrolled in a health care program must have documentation of a negative TB test prior to attending any clinical.