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Admissions

Danville Area Community College has an open-door admission policy. The College admits all students qualified to complete any of its programs including transfer, career, basic skills, and Corporate and Community Education provided space is available. When adequate space is not available, the College will admit those students who are best qualified, giving preference to students residing in Community College District #507.
Many DACC classes require proof of readiness with one of the multiple placement measures in place prior to enroll- ment to demonstrate academic readiness at designated skill levels to support academic achievement. Therefore, most new students and all students enrolling in classes with prerequisite skill proficiencies are required to present ACT or SAT scores, or participate in the college's placement program. Students may register to take placement tests by calling the Testing and Academic Services Center, 217-443-8708.

General Admission Requirements —
Admission is open to anyone who meets the following requirement(s):
1. Has earned a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma

Any student under the age of sixteen years of age may be enrolled upon meeting the following criteria:
1. Taking the college's placement exam or providing ACT or SAT scores for proper placement.
2. A signed letter of approval from a school official (principal, guidance counselor).
3. Approval from DACC Director of Admissions and Records.
4. Approval of the instructor.

Please Note: Parents should be aware that their student may be exposed to mature and/or controversial topics and conversations, not only within some classes, but also within the general college environment.

Registration Procedures
1. Speak to an Admissions Specialist. Don't start off on the wrong foot! Every student comes to the college with different backgrounds. Visit, call or email our Admissions office to find out the admission/registration steps that are right for you. Our Admissions Specialists can be reached at admissions@dacc.edu or 217-443-8800 or 217-443-8802.
2. Fill out our Student Information Form/Application. Forms can be found in the Admissions Office (Vermilion Hall) or on the DACC website at http://www.dacc.edu/application-new-student-form. Student Information Form/Application for US Citizens and a Pre-Application for International Students (for those who need a student visa). International Students can find the Pre-Application at https://www.dacc.edu/assets/pdfs/ar/admissions/pre-app1.pdf
3. New Student Orientation. Any new, transfer, or returning student who has not attended DACC in the last 5 years must complete a Student Orientation either on campus or online. To sign up for a New Student Orientation by calling 217-443-3222 or stop by the Information Office in Vermilion Hall. More orientation information can be found at https://www.dacc.edu/orientation.
4. Records. Request each institution send your official records directly to records@dacc.edu. “Official” records include: high school, GED, previously attended college/university, and military transcripts plus CLEP & AP scores, or other education records that could affect your enrollment at DACC for financial aid purposes, etc.
5. Placement/Assessment Testing. Appointments may be made by calling the Testing and Academic Services Center at 217-443-8708 or schedule an appointment online at https://www.dacc.edu/depts/assess. To ensure student success, DACC has established levels of reading, writing, and math that are required for various courses and/or programs. To measure each student’s skill level, DACC utilizes multiple placement measures to ensure appropriate and timely course placement. Examples of course placement tools include ACT and SAT scores, high school course completions and/or grade point averages within the last 2 years; high school equivalency exam scores, and our proctored placement tools, ALEKS for math placement, Accuplacer/Writeplacer for ready and writing.

Please note the following rules/exceptions in regard to placement testing:
• Returning Students: If you did not complete a math or English course in previous semesters, you will probably be required to complete the placement test depending on the course(s)/programs you plan to enroll in at DACC. Please consult with an Admissions Specialist or Academic Advisor for advice.
• Transfer Students: Submitting an official copy of your transfer credit may meet the placement require- ments. Please consult with an Admissions Specialist or Academic Advisor for further recommendations. However, assessments are required if you have not taken an English or math at your previous college.
• Non-Certificate/Degree Seeking Students: Students who are not degree seeking and are taking a course (or courses) for personal enrichment only will not be required to meet course prerequisites and the course (or courses) must be audited. If the student changes to degree seeking in the future, the course(s) taken without meeting the prerequisites may not be recognized by DACC or transfer institutions for degree credit.
• Foreign-Language Placement: Students who have additional Spanish or French language skills or who have completed foreign language coursework in high school, should take the Foreign Language Place- ment Test for proper course placement.
• Allied-Health Program Note: Many Allied Health programs require math scores or credit to be taken/

earned within 5 years of the start date of the major-specific coursework.
• Some assessments can be completed off campus at pre-approved testing center. Call the Assessment center for more information.

6. Register for Classes. New full and part-time students are required to meet with a DACC Academic Advisor or Counselor to set up an educational plan of study.
a. Full-time and/or Advisement Needed: Students who want to register for 12 or more credit hours (full-time) or who are working toward a certificate or degree must meet with an Academic Advisor in Lincoln Hall by making an appointment by calling 217-443-8750.
b. Part-time & Advisement Not Needed: Students who plan to attend part-time (less than 11 credit hours in Fall & Spring, less than 7 hours in the Summer), may register through the admissions Office in Vermilion Hall or by calling 217-443-8800 or 217-443-8802.
c. Dual Credit Students: Dual credit programs are offered for junior and senior high school students to take college-level courses and receive college and high school credits. The completed courses and grades are recorded on both the high school transcript and college transcript. The courses must be approved by the high school in advance. High School Counselors start the process by filling out the Dual Credit High School Permission for Enrollment at Danville Area Community College. Our Admissions Specialists can be reached at admissions@dacc.edu or 217-443-8800 or 217-443-8802.
7. Picture ID Cards: Once registered, DACC students must obtain their Picture ID Card. Students may do this in the Information Office (Vermilion Hall). Please note, DACC Picture ID Cards are required to charge bookstore items to your account and to perform other business transactions on campus (schedule changes, cashier, financial aid, etc.). Your first DACC Picture ID is FREE. Replacement DACC Picture ID is a $5 charge.
8. Schedules & Bill Statements: Students will retrieve their schedules, tuition bills, and various other information and/or services online through the myDACC/Self Service Portal. Access to computers will be available on the DACC campus in Lincoln Hall.

Note: You may apply for financial aid (by completing the FAFSA) as you work on Steps 1 through 5 above.

Online Classes
DACC offers more than 100 online courses in Transfer, Career, and Basic Skills programs. The Higher Learning Commission has granted for DACC to offer any of its degrees and certificate programs online. At this time the Ac- counting and Marketing Applied Science Degrees are available online. The Associate of Arts (AA) and the Associate in General Studies (AGS) can also be completed online.
DACC offers Online Learning Orientation (INST110) sessions to acquaint potential students with the possibili- ties presented by the virtual classroom. Face-to-face and online formats are offered. Participants will be introduced to the world of online learning and prepared to take an online course at DACC. Learn what is expected of online students and the key characteristics of good online learners. INST110 Online Learning Orientation is mandatory for all students registering for their first online course.
The orientation focuses on technical and practical issues, such as:
• Technical preparations
• Accessing technical support
• Getting your ID and Password
• Contacting the instructor
• Logging in to BlackBoard and other course interfaces
• Course navigation
• Class communication methods
• And much more!

Call (217) 443-8800 for more information or to register for one of the sessions. Orientation sessions are designed to make the transition to the virtual classroom a hassle free and enjoyable experience. Explore the endless possibilities at DACC, and make the most of these virtual learning opportunities.

Selective Admission Programs
A few of the programs offered at Danville Area Community College have a selective admission process that is separate from admission to DACC. These Selective Admission programs have additional application and qualification require- ments. It is important to note that these programs also have early application deadlines. If you are interested in the following programs, you will need to contact a program director as early as possible. The following programs require specialized admission:
• Echocardiography Advanced Certificate
• Health Information Technology Certificate and AAS
• Nursing AAS
• Radiologic Technology AAS
• Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Advanced Certificate
• Tractor Trailer Certificate

Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate-Oriented Curricula—
Minimum entrance requirements for Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering Science, Associate in Fine Arts in Art and Associate in Fine Arts in Art Education Degree Programs.
Public Act 86-0954 requires all community colleges providing baccalaureate-oriented degree programs to establish and have in effect by the Fall of 1993 minimum entrance requirements comparable to those of the state universities.
Danville Area Community College’s minimum entrance requirements, effective Fall Term 1993, for enrollment in an AS, AA or AES degree program for students entering the college for the first time, re-entering the college after an absence of more than two years, or whose last term of enrollment was in a vocational program of study are as follows:

High School Years of
Subjects Course Work Explanatory Notes
English 4 Written and oral communications, and literature
Mathematics 3 Introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or funda-
mentals of computer programming
Science 3 Laboratory sciences
Social Science 2 Emphasizing history & government
Electives 2 Foreign language, music, art, or vocational education
Flexible Academic Units 2 Additional course work from any of the five described high school subject
areas

Effective Fall Term 1993 and each term thereafter, students entering the college for the first time, re-entering after an absence of more than two years, or whose last term of enrollment was in a vocational program of study, and who are enrolling in an AA, AS, AFA, AFAE or an ASE degree program will be admitted in one of two categories; Fully-Admitted or Provisionally-Admitted.

Fully-Admitted
• students who have earned a high school diploma and who meet the minimum subject specific requirements in English and Math or who place through the College’s assessment and placement testing into:
Rhetoric 101 or above (AA, AS, AFA, AFAE and ASE) and
Math 115, Survey of Statistics or higher level of difficulty
and who meet the minimum subject specific requirements in science, social studies, electives, and flexible academic units
• students who have been enrolled in a vocational program of study at DACC who have earned twenty-six (26) or more semester credit hours and who are in Academic Good Standing
• students who transfer to the college from another institution of higher education who have earned twenty-six (26) or more semester credit hours and are in good standing according to DACC’s Academic Standards of Progress.

Provisionally-Admitted
• students who do not meet the minimum subject specific requirements or the placement testing criteria as described for Fully-Admitted status
• students who do not submit a high school transcript or credentials which can be evaluated with respect to the subject specific requirements
• students who have been in a vocational program of study, have earned fewer than twenty-six (26) semester credit hours, and who have not met the standards as described in the following section for upgrading Provisionally-Admitted status to Fully-Admitted status
• students who transfer to the college from another institution of higher education with fewer than twenty-six (26) earned semester hours and who have not met the standards as described in the following section for upgrading Provisionally-Admitted status to Fully-Admitted status

Provisionally-Admitted Students may upgrade their status to Fully-Admitted at the time the following standards have been met:
• the student has earned fifteen (15) semester credit hours, is in Academic Good Standing, and has earned credit in each of the following subject specific areas:
1. ENGL 101 - Rhetoric
2. Math 115 - Survey of Statistics, MATH 116 - Mathematics in Society or math of higher level of difficulty
3. One general education Lab Science elective
4. One general education Social Science elective
5. One general education. Humanities elective, or one general education Human Well-Being elective, or one baccalaureate-oriented elective

Admission Requirements for Career-Oriented Curricula—
Minimum entrance requirements for Certificate, Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs and Associate in General Studies Programs are the same as described under the heading of General Admission Requirements.

Transfer Students
A student who has been enrolled in one or more institutions of higher learning is eligible for admission to Danville Area Community College. The applicant must submit an official transcript from each college previously attended.
Transfer in credit will be considered for the student's declared major/program of study. Undecided students will be evaluated for math and English placement only. Please note, students without a declared major/program of study are not eligible for Federal and/or State student aid consideration.

International Students
This school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. An international student is NOT a U.S. citizen.
To be admitted to DACC, an international student shall:
1. Have completed the equivalent of a high school (secondary) education which normally means the completion of twelve (12) years of schooling;
2. Demonstrate a mastery of the English language in one of three ways:
1. with a score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL;
2. with a score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL, or
3. with a score of 61 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL
4. 2.4 IELTS score of 5.5 or higher
3. Complete a Preliminary Student Information Form for International Students;
4. Provide official transcripts covering all school work (high school and college) completed with certified English translations. Transcript must show completion/graduation date.
5. Provide an affidavit stipulating that adequate finances are available for their support while studying in the United States for an entire year.
6. Copies of your passport, Visa, and I-94 card will be required once you arrive in the U.S.
International students must carry a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours. Nine of the required 12+ credit hours during the fall and spring semesters must be traditional, lecture-based, on-campus courses. Students are not allowed to take all classes in the online course format. It is essential that students from outside the United States have sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in this country.
In addition to the above criteria, international students are accepted on the basis of available space in the various educational programs. Consideration is also given to selecting a diversified international student population to enhance the enrollment of citizens from numerous countries.
Enrollment into courses will be determined by placement test scores and personal evaluations. Students deficient in English language skills must be enrolled in remedial English classes.

Auditing Students
When auditing a class, the student is expected to attend classes regularly, but will not receive grades, take ex- aminations nor receive credit. Qualified students may change from auditing to regular enrollment status during the first two weeks of a twelve-week or longer course or during the first week of a course that meets less than twelve weeks. However, students may not change to auditing status once a class begins. Students auditing a class must pay regular tuition and course fees. Veterans and other eligible persons cannot be certified for audited courses per 38 CFR 21.4252
(I). Financial aid will not pay for an audit.

Former Students
Students who have previously attended Danville Area Community College must submit an updated Student Infor- mation Form. If the student has been enrolled in another college in the interim, an official transcript from that institution must be submitted. Former students who have not attended within 5 years will be required to complete a New Student Orientation due to new policies and procedures.

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
Academic Load Definitions
Academic Status Fall & Spring Terms
*Please note Financial Aid
uses the Fall/Spring definitions for Summer too. Summer Term
*Definitions are used for general DACC use only, not for Financial Aid standards.
Less than Half-time (also Part-time) 1-5 credit hours 1-2 credit hours
Half-time
(also Part-time) 6-8 credit hours 3-5 credit hours
Three-Quarter time 9-11 credit hours
Full-time 12-18 credit hours 6-8 credit hours
Overload (Permission required)
19+ credit hours
9+ credit hours

Note: Part-time students include anyone who is enrolled in 1-11 credit hours for the Fall and Spring terms or 1-5 credit hours for the Summer term.
Maximum Credit Hour Load Procedure
Students are allowed to register for a full-time credit hour load, with counselor/advisor approval, up to the maximums stated below:

Regular Fall/Spring Semester 18 credit hours maximum
Regular Summer Session 9 credit hours maximum Inter-term Summer and Winter Session 5 credit hours maximum

Any student who wishes to exceed the maximum credit hour load must have approval from the Director of Admissions and Records or the Director of Counseling and Advisement. The decision to approve requests to exceed the maximum load would be based upon the student’s academic strengths, class and work schedule, and reason for the request.

Student Classification
Freshman: A student who has completed 29 or fewer semester hours of college work. Sophomore: A student who has completed 30 or more semester hours of college work. Full-time Student: A student registered for 12 or more semester hours.
Part-time Student: A student registered for less than 12 semester hours.

Danville Area Community College
ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF PROGRESS

I. GRADE SYSTEM
The final semester grades are determined by the instructors, according to the grades the student earns in all phases of class work including class discussions, tests, daily work, laboratory work, reports, term papers, and the semester examinations.

Grade reports are issued by the Records Office at the end of each semester. Mid-semester grades are posted by individual instructors if they choose.
A student may file notice and repeat any unsuccessfully completed course, and the higher grade earned will be used to compute the cumulative grade point average.

The letter system of grading is employed as follows:

Grade Grade Description Assigned Grade Points
A Excellent 4 grade points per credit hour
B Above Average 3 grade points per credit hour
C Average 2 grade points per credit hour
D Below Average 1 grade points per credit hour
F Failed 0 grade points per credit hour

The following grades do not affect grade point average:

Grade Grade Description How the Grade is Used
W Withdrawal Official withdrawal of a student within the Withdrawal Policy guidelines.
I Incomplete An “I” grade is temporary. All incomplete work should be performed within 30 calendar days after the end of the term so that they grade may be recorded. A
student’s financial aid status may be affected while the grade is an I.
P Passed This grade is used for successfully completed labs and orientations.
AU Audit Students auditing a course will receive an “AU” grade.
S Satisfactory The Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grades are used by some non-degree courses (ex: Developmental Education, Corporate & Community Education).
U Unsatisfactory

II. MINIMUM SATISFACTORY GRADE LEVEL
A student will be considered in Good Academic Standing by attaining a 2.000 cumulative grade point average (GPA). If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00, the student will be placed on Academic Probation.

III. ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student placed on Academic Probation must complete a Probation Contract which will identify measures to be applied to improve the student’s GPA (i.e., change of program, work with a Tutor, reduce the number of hours work, etc.) and will be limited to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours of enrollment for the next term. Additionally, both of the following criteria apply to the term:
1. The student will remain on Probation until a 2.00 (or higher) cumulative GPA is achieved.
2. The student must earn a 2.000 GPA or higher for the term.
In the event that the student does not achieve both of the above criteria, the student will be placed on Academic Suspension for one term. See V and VI below for suspension information.

In the event that the student achieves 2.00 or higher GPA for the term, but the cumulative GPA has not risen to 2.00 or higher, the student will be placed on Continued Probation.

IV. CONTINUED PROBATION
A student placed on Continued Probation may be advised to reduce the number of credits enrolled and must continue to follow their Probation Contract. Additionally, both of the following criteria apply to the term:
1. The student must earn a 2.00 GPA or higher for the term.
2. The student will remain on Continued Probation until a 2.00 (or higher) cumulative GPA is achieved.
In the event that the student does not achieve both of the above criteria, the student will be placed on Academic Suspension for one term. See V and VI below for suspension information.

V. ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
If a student does not meet the academic standards required during the probation period, the student is placed on Academic Suspension. Students have two options after they are placed on Academic Suspension: 1) appeal the suspension (see VII below) or 2) complete a mandatory “stop out” term for the following Fall or Spring term.

VI. READMISSION (After Suspension or with a Probation Status from the Past)
Before a suspended student will be readmitted, a Probation Contract must be completed with their Academic Advisor. The contract will identify the measures to be applied to improve the student’s GPA (e.g., change of program, enrollment in developmental or preparatory classes, visiting the tutoring centers, or other academic support services, etc.). Enrollment for the next semester will be limited to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours. The student must earn a 2.00 GPA or higher for the term. Additional supports such as Career Services, TRIO Student Success Center, Personal Counseling, and/or Tutoring Centers are also commonly required or recommended. The student will remain on probation until a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher is achieved for good standing. In the event that the student does not achieve either of the above-mentioned criteria, the student will be placed on academic suspension for one term.

VII. HOW TO APPEAL ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
Students may appeal an academic suspension through the Provost/Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs by completing a Request to Appeal Academic Suspension form. The form is sent to each student when they are notified of their suspension status. Appeals will be reviewed with respect to past/current academic standing and/or demonstrated ability to achieve academic success. If approved, additional supports such as Career Services, TRIO Student Success Center, Personal Counseling, and/or Tutoring Centers are commonly required or recommended to assist the student and ensure student success. Please note, submission of an appeal does not guarantee or suggest automatic reinstatement. Students will be notified via the contact information noted on the appeal form. The Provost’s office is located on the second floor of Vermilion Hall.

PRESIDENT’S LIST AND HONOR’S LIST
Danville Area Community College recognizes outstanding scholastic achievements of students each Fall/Spring semester. Students who complete twelve or more degree credit hours and earn a 4.00 semester grade point average on a 4.0 scale have their names placed on the President's List. Students who complete twelve or more degree credit hours and earn a 3.50 semester grade point average on a 4.0 scale have their names placed on the Honor's List.

Academic Status
Danville Area Community College subscribes to the philosophy of the open door policy, whereby it accepts each person at his/her individual level of development and allows the person the opportunity to reach their maximum potential as a student.
a. For the purpose of determining the student’s academic classification, transcripts from other institutions will be evaluated for credits earned. The Office of the Registrar will interpret transcripts according to the current academic regulations of the College.
b. The academic record of transfer students and of students who began their studies at DACC will be evaluated on the basis of their over-all average and not the semester average.

Class Schedule Changes (Drop/Add Procedure)
Changes in class schedules may be made up until the first day of class. Drop/refunds may be processed during the first 5 business days of classes that last less than 12 weeks and through the first 10 business days for classes that last 12 weeks or longer. Students should keep in mind the implications of the changes being considered, course availability (i.e., is it a “Spring Only” course), and/or the effect on degree completion.
Changes in class schedules for students receiving student aid may result in changes to previous awarded amounts.
It is advised to check with the Financial Aid Office when making changes.
Student athletes should also consult with their coach before making any changes to their schedule. Changes in athlete schedules can affect the eligibility of the entire team.

Attendance & Leave of Absence
Attendance in class is a key factor of success in college. To maximize the probability of academic success, students are expected to attend all classes and scheduled laboratories for the courses in which they have enrolled, including their online courses. Each DACC faculty member establishes attendance guidelines in the course syllabus. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to those guidelines. The College does make two exceptions to the individual attendance policies: 1) Military Leave and; 2) Religious Observances (policies noted below).
Attendance exceptions may also be made by the course instructor. It is each student's responsibility to become familiar with the attendance expectations of the instructor during the first week of class. Students are also responsible for all class content and assignments missed due to the absence. Course absences may result in reduction of grade, drop for non-attendance, or withdrawal of the student from the course.
Students who do not feel they can meet the attendance expectations for the course should drop during the first week of class. See the School Refund Policy. An instructor may drop/withdraw students for excessive course absences.
DACC does not have a Leave of Absence policy. Students should consider classroom attendance policies, the Col- lege’s drop/refund and withdrawal policies (advised by Admissions/ Registration & Advisement), and the Title IV return of funds policy (advised by the Financial Aid Office).

Military Leave
Danville Area Community College acknowledges and appreciates the important contributions of our students who have served or are currently serving in our military. In accordance with Illinois Statute (330 ILCS 60/5.2), students who are called to active military service have the right to receive a refund of tuition and fees applicable to their registration when called to duty for a period of 7 or more consecutive days.
Military Leave is specifically for students who are enrolled in DACC classes and who are members of the National Guard, Reserves, or active duty United States military that have been called to serve with their military units. In order to support these students, DACC pledges to make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for students who must drop/withdraw or be absent from class due to military obligations. Students should see the Registrar in Admissions & Records (Vermilion Hall) to review their military leave options.

University Religious Observances Act Policy
Danville Area Community College recognizes and respects the broad diversity of religious beliefs and practices of its students in accordance with the University Religious Observances Act (110 ILCS 110/1.5). Please note, “religious observance” or “religious practice” includes all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief.

Illinois’ Public Act 110 ILCS 110/1.5 states the following:
Sec. 1.5 Absence of student due to religious beliefs. (a) In this Section, “institution of higher learning” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. (b) Any student in an institu- tion of higher learning, other than a religious or denominational institution of higher learning, who is unable, because of his or her religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination, study, or work requirement and

shall be provided with an opportunity to make up the examination, study, or work requirement that he or she may have missed because of such absence on a particular day; provided that the student notifies the faculty member or instructor well in advance of any anticipated absence or a pending conflict between a scheduled class and the religious observance and provided that the make-up examination, study, or work does not create an unreasonable burden upon the institution. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the student such an opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his or her availing himself or herself of the provisions of this Section. (c) A copy of this Section shall be published by each institution of higher learning in the catalog of the institution containing the list of available courses.

Requirement of Absence Notification
DACC faculty and administrative personnel require 5 (five) calendar days of advance notice from students of up- coming religious observance absences to ensure the timeliness of the required actions.

Grievance Procedures for Religious Observances Not Recognized or Respected
Students may contact the Dean of Student Services (Cannon Hall, Room 203) in the event that reasonable accom- modations have not been made in accordance with this policy. The Vice President will work with the faculty member and appropriate academic administrators to work toward a reasonable accommodation for religious observance.

Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal Policy Students may officially withdraw from their courses with a W grade up until the end of the week that 75% of the course has been completed (according to course start and end dates). Since start/end dates vary, withdrawal dates will be posted every semester. It is the student's responsibility to know the dates. Dates for each semester will be posted at the Admissions Office, all around campus, and on our website at http://www.dacc.edu/ar/withdraw.
Non-attendance does not automatically withdraw a student from a class. It is the student's responsibility to with- draw him or herself. Students should contact the Admissions and Records Office or their Academic Advisor/Counselor by phone or in-person to officially withdraw. If receiving financial aid, students are encouraged to seek counseling prior to withdrawing from coursework, as their financial aid may be affected. Failure to do so may result in the student owing refunds to Federal and/or State programs and result in restrictions for future student aid. Having a debt to the school results in restrictions for future enrollment. Student athletes should also consult with their coach before withdrawing.

Examinations
Students are expected to be present for all examinations unless they are unable to attend due to serious illness, accident, or other reasons beyond the student’s control. No fee will be charged to make up hour, mid-term, or final examinations.

Final Examination
The Office of Instruction will authenticate legitimate absences from final examinations. Only serious illness, accident, or other reasons beyond the student’s control will be accepted as a legitimate absence. This entitles the student to make up the examination without a grade penalty.
The instructor will make the final decision in cases where the absence has not been authenticated by the Vice Presi- dent of Instruction. In such cases the instructor has the option of lowering the course grade if the make-up is permitted. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for making up a final examination if absent at a regularly scheduled period.
Make-up periods for final examinations will be scheduled within one week after the original examination period.
Students who have missed final examinations due to extenuating circumstances must arrange for making up the examination within thirty days after the scheduled final examination period.
TRANSFER-IN CREDIT POLICY & PROCEDURES: EVALUATION OF COURSEWORK FROM OTHER COLLEGES & ENTITIES

Danville Area Community College accepts 100-level and 200-level coursework from other postsecondary institutions who have been accredited by approved national, regional, and professional accrediting bodies. Accreditation shows that the institutions have been evaluated by recognized accreditors and are determined, by their peers, to meet acceptable levels of educational quality.

As part of the DACC application process, students are asked to send “official” transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Once the transcript is received by the DACC Records Office, the transcript is evaluated for credits applicable to the student’s declared major/program of study which will include any math or English credit for course placement. If the student has not indicated a program of study or is “undecided,” only the math and English credits will be evaluated. (Please Note: Students who have indicated “undecided” as their major/program of study are not eligible for Federal and/ or State student aid consideration.) After the evaluation has been completed, students will be able to view transfer-in credit via the myDACC/Self Service portal tool (see below for information) or by contacting the Records Office at 217- 443-8797. The evaluation will specify what the transferred coursework equated to at Danville Area Community College.

If a student updates/changes their major/program of study declaration or wants career-oriented (vocational) coursework to be evaluated, the student should contact the Records Office in Vermilion Hall to make the request. We will need to know the student’s specific major at that time.

Not more than forty-five credit hours will be accepted by transfer. The accepted coursework will also appear on the student’s DACC transcript. Only credit hours are noted on the DACC transcript. Grades are not figured in to the stu- dent’s DACC cumulative grade point average. However, if a student is a candidate for Summa Cum Laude honors at commencement, grades will be considered for any coursework that is used for degree completion.

Danville Area Community College will limit the academic residency to twenty-five percent or less of the degree requirement for all degrees for active-duty servicemembers and their adult family members (spouse and college-age children). Aca- demic residency can be completed at any time while active-duty servicemembers and their family members are enrolled. Reservist and National Guardsmen on active-duty are covered in the same manner. Students who find themselves in the situations stated above will be referred to the Veterans Representative and/or Registrar for any assistance needed.

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI):

DACC is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows transfer of the com- pleted Illinois General Education Core Curriculum between participating institutions. Completion of the transferable General Education Core Curriculum at any participating college or university in Illinois assures transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for an associate or bachelor’s degree have been satisfied. This agreement is in effect for students entering an associate or baccalaureate degree-granting institution as a first-time freshman in summer 1998 (and thereafter). More information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative is available online at www.itransfer.org or in the College's Advisement & Counseling office.

Other Credits Accepted:

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): The College is an approved CLEP testing center. Examinations will be administered on scheduled dates by College personnel. Information regarding test registration procedures and fees is available from the Testing and Academic Services Center. Information on the required scores for credit to be granted can be obtained on the DACC website under the Advisement and Counseling webpage. The minimum score required and the number of semester hours awarded is generally based on guidelines set by the American Council on Education (ACE). An official CLEP transcript must be submitted to the Records Office for evaluation.

Advanced Placement (AP) Credit: DACC recognizes credit earned through The College Board’s Advanced Place- ment (AP) Examinations. However, DACC requires a minimum score, set for each exam. The minimum score required and the number of semester hours awarded is generally based on guidelines set by the American Council on Education (ACE). Information on the credit awarded can be found on the DACC website under the Advisement and Counseling webpage.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: General Information DACC recognizes credit earned through Interna- tional Baccalaureate (IB) Program Examinations. However, DACC requires a minimum score, set for each exam. The minimum score required and the number of semester hours awarded is based on guidelines set by the American Coun- cil on Education (ACE). The required scores, available credit, and course equivalencies granted at DACC can be found on the DACC website under the Advisement and Counseling webpage.

Credit for Military Service: Members and former members of the Armed Services may be granted credit for military experience. Veterans must present a copy of their military transcript(s) to the Records Office (in Vermilion Hall) for credit evaluation.

Proficiency Credit: A student who has acquired knowledge and competency applicable to an educational goal through informal means may earn credit and/or exemption from certain course requirements through proficiency ex- aminations. Proficiency examinations are offered at the discretion of the Dean of the Division responsible for the course based on: (1) the degree to which competency or ability in a given area can be adequately evaluated by a proficiency examination, and (2) judgment of the prior experience of the applicant in terms of the objectives of the course and the adequacy of their preparation to pass the examination. For more information visit our Proficiency Credit webpage at http://www.dacc.edu/catalog-2020-2021/proficiency-credit.

Credit from Non-Accredited Institutions: DACC may consider transfer credits from non-regionally accredited institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), American Council on Education (ACE), and the Department of Education that award postsecondary certificates and/or degrees. Additional documents about the credit and institution will be requested from the student for the College to evaluate the coursework completely. Materials needed may include a catalog from the institution, current status of the institution’s relationship to state, re- gional, national or international educational agencies, course syllabus, course description, pre-requisites, and faculty qualifications.

Servicemember Residency Requirement for Degree/Certificate Credit Hours: For active-duty servicemem- bers and their adult family members (spouse and college age children), DACC will limit the academic residency to twenty-five percent or less of the degree requirement for all degrees and fifty percent or less for certificates. Academic residency can be completed at any time while active-duty servicemembers and their family members are enrolled. Reservist and National Guardsmen on active-duty are covered in the same manner. Students who find themselves in the situations stated above will be referred to the Veterans Representative and/or Registrar for any assistance needed.

DUAL CREDIT

Dual credit programs are offered for junior and senior high school students to take college-level courses and receive college and high school credits. The completed courses and grades are recorded on both the high school transcript and college transcript. The courses must be approved by the high school in advance.

DACC Offers 4 Dual Credit Options:
1. Traditional Dual Credit: Students take courses at DACC (day or night), online, or at the high school, during their high school day. Courses are transfer and career oriented.
2. College Express: 14+ Career Programs offered in partnership with the high schools and VVEDS. Students are transported to DACC for classes.
3. Project Lead the Way: Pre-Engineering program; courses are on DACC campus
4. Middle College: Program for Juniors and Seniors who are experiencing barriers toward high school comple- tion. Courses are career and transfer oriented.

Dual Enrollment (= for College Credit Only):
DACC also offers a Dual Enrollment option for students. In some instances, the high school prefers not to count the college credit earned as high school credit. Therefore the credit will not appear on the high school transcript. The credit earned will be for college credit only. With Dual Enrollment/College Credit Only, the College does not apply a discount and the student is responsible for 100% of the tuition and fees. Students must also have a “High School Permission for Enrollment at DACC” form completed before enrolling in a Dual Enrollment course.

Student Eligibility:
In order to participate, students must meet the guidelines of both the high school and DACC in order to receive dual credit:
• Dual Credit is a program for junior and senior high school students. A student will be considered as a junior the summer after successful completion of the sophomore year.
• High schools may require a certain GP A before they will allow a student to participate or it is based on enroll- ment in a certain high school classes.
• Many of DACC’s courses have reading, writing, and math prerequisites. If a student does not meet them with high school coursework, ACT, SAT, or our placement test, they cannot enroll in the dual credit course. Stu- dents may take the placement test at DACC or at the high school.
• Many of the DACC courses have course prerequisites. Dual credit students must meet the course pre-requi- sites before they start the dual credit course. Course pre-requisites can be found with the course description at https://www.dacc.edu/courses.
Early Admittance to Dual Credit Program
DACC will consider exceptional freshman and sophomore students who demonstrate readiness for college level coursework through the Colleges' established institutional policies.
• Each freshman and sophomore student will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• One Time $80 Assessment Fee for Freshman & Sophomore students who meet the placement requirements and who enroll in a Dual Credit course.
• Additionally, the student will be required to present the following information to be considered:
o Completed "Request for Early Admittance to Dual Credit Program" form
o Proof of placement into ENGL 101 and MATH 107
o The DACC Placement test, ACT, SAT or High School Transcript can all be used for proof of placement.

Please turn "Request for Early Admittance to Dual Credit Program" form into Registrar Timothy Morgan at tmorgan@ dacc.edu. Please call 217-443-8803 if you have any questions about this form.

Tuition and fees vary per dual credit/enrollment program and early admittance to dual credit program. Full and partial tuition waivers are provided depending on the program and/or the student’s free and reduced lunch status. Please note, dual credit/enrollment program and early admittance to dual credit program coursework is not eligible for Federal Title IV programs and/or State Student Financial Aid (Federal title IV or ILMAP/IIA).

To learn more about dual credit options, contact the High School Counselor or the DACC Admissions & Registration Office.