IMPORTANT DATES

March 18 Registration beginsAugust 5 Payment dueAfter August 5 See payment deadlines on page 14

August 22 Campus offices closed until 10:45 amAugust 26 Classes beginAugust 30 Last day for drop/refund

Fall Registration Guide

Fall Semester 2019Credit Course Registration and Payment Information

New and Returning Students

9700 France Avenue SouthBloomington, Minnesota 55431

952-358-82001 800-481-5412

Fax: 952-358-8101www.normandale.edu

Normandale Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employerand educator, and a member of the Minnesota State system.

This document is available electronically on the Normandale Community College website at www.normandale.edu/reg-guide. Alternative formats can be requested for individuals with disabilities by calling 952-358-8625 or emailing osd@normandale.edu..

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Visit Us! NormandaleGetting Started SessionsLearn about Normandale admission procedures, programs, student services, and registration. Stay for a presentation on financial aidimmediately following some of the Getting Started Sessions.

Getting Started Sessions will cover:• General overview of the college • Tuition affordability of Normandale• Steps to start at Normandale • Financial aid-loans and grants• Programs and degrees • Clubs and Organizations• Services for students • Question session

No appointment necessary. Go to www.normandale.edu/visit

Contents

Getting Started Information Sessions ........................................................................3

Directory of Services ....................................................................................................4

8 Steps to a Successful Start..................................................................................5-13

Admission ........................................................................................................................6

Transcripts ......................................................................................................................7

Financial Aid..............................................................................................................8, 15

Placement Testing..........................................................................................................9

New Student Information............................................................................................10

Registration ..................................................................................................................11

Adding, Dropping & Withdrawing ............................................................................12

Waitlisting......................................................................................................................12

College Calendar ..........................................................................................................13

Payment Options ..........................................................................................................14

Tuition & Fees ..........................................................................................................14-15

Refund Policy ................................................................................................................15

Textbooks ......................................................................................................................15

DARS, uSelect ..............................................................................................................16

Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................................................16

Student Rights, Data Practices..................................................................................17

Directory of ServicesSome offices or facilities may be closed or operate on reduced hours when classes are not in session.

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Admissions Office952-358-8201Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: admissions@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/admissions

Advising & Counseling952-358-8261Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: advising@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/counseling

Campus Store952-358-9250, Rm K 1430,Mon-Thurs 7:45 am-6 pm, Fri 7:45 am-4 pmhttp://bookstore.normandale.edu

Center for Experiential Education952-358-8119Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: servicelearning@normandale.edu

Dining Services (Closed Holidays and Breaks)952-358-8614, Rm K 0450

Dining Services (Closed Holidays and Breaks)952-358-8614, Rm K 0450• Kopp Student Center

Ground Floor: 98th Street EateryMon-Fri 7 am-2 pmFirst Floor: Overlook CafeMon-Thurs 7:30 am-6 pm;Fri 7:30 am-1 pm

• College Services BuildingSecond Floor: Java JunctionMon-Thurs 7 am-7 pm, Fri 7 am-2 pm; Sat 8 am-12 pm

Diversity Center952-358-8436, Rm K 1439Mon-Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-4 pmwww.normandale.edu/diversity-center

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office952-358-8250Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm; Fri 8 am-4:30 pmNon class days 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: finaid@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/finaid

IT Help Desk952-358-8181, Rm L 1701Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-7:30 pm; Fri-Sat 7:30 am-4 pmEmail: ITS-HelpDesk@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/technology

Kopp Student Center / ID Card Services952-358-8120, Rm K 1417 / Mon-Thurs 8 am-7:30pm, Fri 7:30 am-4 pm, Sat closed

Library952-358-8290, Rm L 2701Mon-Thurs 7:45 am-9:50 pm;Fri 7:45 am-5:50 pm; Sat 9 am-3:50 pm

Mental Health and Personal Counseling952-358-8261Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm; Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: advising@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/counseling

Office for Students with Disabilities952-358-8625, OSD Walk-in Office, Rm L 2751952-358-8623, Debbie Tillman, Director, Rm L 2755Mon-Thurs 8 am to 5 pm; Fri 8 am to 4 pmEmail: osd@normandale.edu

Payments and Billing Office (TuitionPayments)952-358-8242Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmNon class days 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: businessoffice@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/fiscal-services

Records / Registration952-358-8220Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmNon class days 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: records@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/records

Textbook Depot 952-358-9250, Rm K 0430, Mon-Fri 7:45 am-4 pm; extended hours at semesterstart; Website: http://bookstore.normandale.edu

Tutoring Center 952-358-8624/9187Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm

Veterans Advisor, School Certifying Official952-358-9043, Lori YorkEmail: lori.york@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/veterans

Additional Numbers952-358-8220, Transcripts952-358-8280, Public Safety

August 21All campus offices willbe closed until 10:45 am.

8 Steps to a Successful Start

Become a student at Normandale Community College in just eight easy steps!

APPLY FOR ADMISSION................................................................952-358-8201

Complete a Normandale application for admission online atwww.normandale.edu/apply or download and submit a paper applicationalong with the $20 application fee. The last day to apply for fall semester isAugust 12, 2019. Students who are currently admitted at another college orinstitution may choose to enroll at Normandale Community College as avisiting student at www.normandale.edu/visiting and are not required tosubmit an application for admission.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (OR GED CERTIFICATE) ....952-358-8201

Confirm your high school graduation or previous attendance at any collegeincluding Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program(CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) score reports. Official transcriptsmust be prepared and sealed by the issuing institution in an envelope bearingthe issuing institution’s letterhead (see page 7).

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID (IF NEEDED) ..................................952-358-8250

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.govor the MN Dream Act application at ohe.state.mn.us. For more information go towww.normandale.edu/finaid

TAKE PLACEMENT TESTS ............................................................952-358-8201

Schedule and complete any required placement testing in reading, writing andmathematics as directed in your acceptance letter.

COMPLETE AN ADVISING & REGISTRATION SESSION ..........952-358-8201

When you have satisfied your placement test requirements, you will be notifiedof upcoming advising and course registration dates. You should immediatelyreserve space at the earliest available session by following the instructions inyour acceptance letter.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES ..............................................................952-358-8220

Returning students register online at www.normandale.edu/register. New studentswill register at their advising and registration session.

PAY TUITION....................................................................................952-358-8242

Make tuition payments online through eServices. Set up a Nelnet monthlypayment plan at www.normandale.edu/pay-tuition, and select payment plans,or pay in person at the Payments and Billing Office located on the first floor ofCollege Services. Payment options include cash, check or credit card.

BUY BOOKS AND PICK UP FREE STUDENT ID

Books may be purchased at the Textbook Depot (Rm K 0430) in the KoppStudent Center or online at http://bookstore.normandale.edu. Call 952-358-9250 with questions about textbooks. Get your Student ID at the Kopp Central Desk (Rm K 1417). Questions? Call 952-358-8120.

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ADMISSION PROCEDUREGo to www.normandale.edu/apply toapply online or download and submit aprintable application form along with the$20 application fee.

Normandale accepts all students with ahigh school diploma or GED certificate forgeneral admission. Specialized careerprograms such as Dental Hygiene,Nursing and Dietetic Technology havelimited enrollment, are competitivelybased and have additional academic andapplication requirements.

Visiting Student StatusStudents who are currently admitted at another college or institution maychoose to enroll at NormandaleCommunity college as a visitingstudent and are not required to submit an application for admission.

For more information, go towww.normandale.edu/visiting.

POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENTOPTIONS (PSEO)For more information about PSEO applica-tions, visit the PSEO Student Admissionswebsite at www.normandale.edu/pseo tolearn more about program requirements andto download the PSEO application form andthe MN Department of Education Notice ofRegistration form.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONSApplicants from another country seeking toattend full time on a student visa (F-1) areconsidered for acceptance for fall andspring semesters (no summer admissions).The application deadline for fall semester isJune 1 and for spring semester it is October1. A special application form is required along with documentation of high school graduation, English proficiency and proof ofsufficient financial resources before an I-20will be issued. For additional information oninternational admission, go towww.normandale.edu/international.

Step 1: Apply for Admission

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Step 2: Submit TranscriptsTRANSCRIPTSStudents who have no previouscollege coursework must submit highschool transcripts or GED certificatewith their admissions application.Students who submit their transcriptsprior to high school graduation mustsubmit a final, official high schooltranscript to the Office of Admissionsprior to the end of their first term atNormandale.

Transfer students must submit officialtranscripts from all institutions they haveattended when they apply for admission.Students who submit transcripts withcourses in progress must submit a finaltranscript upon completion of thecoursework. Transcripts will be evaluatedfor transfer of credits, courseequivalencies, and placement testingrequirements or waivers.

Transcripts from other Minnesota Stateinstitutions: Normandale willelectronically retrieve your transcriptfrom other Minnesota State institutionsyou have attended at no cost to you, so itis not necessary to submit transcriptsfrom these institutions. However, if youhave Minnesota State coursework inprogress at the time of admission or youcomplete additional coursework afteradmission, you must notify theNormandale Admissions Office to retrieveyour transcript once your coursework hasbeen completed. Certain holds, such as apast due amount, will prevent us fromretrieving your electronic transcript. It isyour responsibility to ensure that yourrecords are free of holds and to notify theNormandale Admissions Office once yourholds have been lifted.

SCORE REPORTSFor possible waivers from placement testingor for consideration of transfer credit(depending on which test was completed),submit ACT, SAT, MN ComprehensiveAssessments (MCA), and placementexamination scores administered at otherinstitutions, or submit official score reportsfrom the Advanced Placement Program (AP),the College Level Examination Program(CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), andothers. Score reports should be submitted tothe Office of Admissions at the time ofapplication.

Types of Financial AidCollege financial aid resources consistof: Grants and Scholarships (moneythat you do not have to pay back)Loans (money that you must pay back)Work Study (money you earn throughcampus employment).

HOW TO APPLYYou can apply and be considered forgrants, loans and part-time jobswhether or you are a full-time or part-time student. We recommend allowinga minimum of five weeks for theprocessing of your financial aid file(from the time you file the FAFSA or MNDream Act Application). This will makesure you get your funds in a timelymanner. For additional information callthe Financial Aid Office at 952-358-8250 or go towww.normandale.edu/finaid.

FAFSAYou can start the process bycompleting the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). Thefastest and most accurate method is atwww.fafsa.gov. You (and your parents,if applicable) should apply for a federalPIN. The PIN is your electronicsignature when applying for financialaid and will be used in other aidprocesses. You can have the results ofyour FAFSA sent to Normandale byusing the Federal School Code 007954.

MN DREAM ACTUndocumented students can apply forstate financial aid by accessing theonline MN Dream Act Application atohe.state.mn.us.

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMSIn order to receive federal and statestudent aid, you must be admitted toNormandale, declare a major, and beseeking a degree or certificate. Somecertificate programs are not eligiblefor financial aid (those requiring lessthan 16 credits).

Federal Pell Grant RecipientsChanges to your class schedule (adds,drops, withdrawals or course exchanges)after the 5th day of the term may result in thereduction of your Pell Grant. If you add acourse after the 5th day of the term, your PellGrant cannot be adjusted for the increase incredits. If you drop a class and add anotherclass that is the same number of creditsafter the 5th day of the term, your aid willalso be reduced, as the added class will benot be recognized for financial aid purposes.

MN State Grant RecipientsStudents who are eligible for the MN StateGrant must have a valid FAFSA or MN DreamAct Application at Normandale no more than30 days after the start of the term. TheFinancial Aid Office may request unofficialtranscripts from all previous collegesattended in order to determine your aideligibility.

LOANSStudents who wish to use loans to assistwith their educational expenses must beenrolled in at least 6 aid-eligible credits. You must complete a Master PromissoryNote (MPN), Entrance Counseling, and aloan request in order to receive loan funds.You will need your federal PIN for thisprocess. We encourage you to complete this process at least 2 weeks before the loanfunds are needed.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSPOLICY STATEMENT (Note: This policy is under review and subjectto revision. Consult www.normandale.edu/sapfor the current policy.)You must make satisfactory academicprogress toward a degree or certificate toattend Normandale and remain eligible forfinancial aid. Requirements include:• Cumulative GPA of 2.0. • Completion of 67% of credits attempted• Not reaching or exceeding 150% of the

maximum credits needed for attainment ofyour chosen degree or certificate (includ-ing transfer credits).

WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE/RETURNOF TITLE IV FUNDSIf you withdraw from all credits for which youare currently enrolled, financial aid disbursedis subject to Federal Return of Title IV Funds,as well as a calculation of return of state aidprograms. You may also be required to repaya portion of the financial aid you received ifyour courses are not completedsatisfactorily. The complete policy is available atwww.normandale.edu/titleiv.

NORMANDALE SCHOLARSHIPSNormandale Community College Foundationmakes scholarship funds available torecognize students who have demonstratedoutstanding academic, leadership, service,extracurricular achievements or financialneed. Scholarships are available for bothnew and current/returning students. Applications are available until June 1 atwww.normandale.edu/scholarships.

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Placement TestingAll new entering students shouldcomplete placement testing in reading,writing and math prior to registering forcourses. The results of the testsprovide accurate course placementbased on current skills to help ensurestudent success. New applicants willreceive information on how to scheduleand complete the placement testing intheir acceptance letter.

For additional information on possiblewaivers, how to prepare for the tests,and understanding placement levels,go to Frequently Asked Questions forAdmissions atwww.normandale.edu/placement.

PLACEMENT TESTING FOR STUDENTSWHO ARE NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS Lack of English skills will not be a barrier toadmission or participation. We takeappropriate measures to assess eachstudent’s ability to participate and benefitthrough readiness assessment andcounseling. The assessment will ensuremore accurate placement in appropriatecourse levels and help to determine whetherstrengthening English language skills arenecessary to maximize the student’sacademic success. If needed, Normandaleoffers an excellent program, English forAcademic Purposes (EAP) to help studentsprepare for the many English languagedemands of their future academic career.

PLACEMENT TESTING WAIVER OREXEMPTION Students may be waived from participating inplacement testing by submitting copies ofscore reports such as ACT, SAT and MNComprehensive Assessments (MCA) forpossible waivers from placement testingrequirements.

PLACEMENT TESTING FOR TRANSFERSTUDENTSStudents transferring from accreditedcolleges or universities or holding abaccalaureate degree from a United Statescollege/university may not need to completesome parts of the placement test. Studentsshould submit transcripts of previouscollege-level score reports for possiblewaivers from placement testingrequirements.

For additional information on possible waiversand placement testing for transfer studentssee the Frequently Asked Questions forAdmissions atwww.normandale.edu/placement.

ACCOMMODATIONSStudents who need accommodations forplacement testing because of a disabilityshould contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at 952-358-8625, email osd@normandale.edu, orspeak with staff in Room L 2751.

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Step 5: Complete Advising & Registration

Who Needs to AttendAdvising & Registration?All new students to NormandaleCommunity College are required toattend an Advising and RegistrationSession. Students will make an onlinereservation for the session they plan toattend. Placement testingrequirements should be satisfiedbefore attending Advising andRegistration. Please bring anacceptable form of photo I.D. forcheck-in purposes.

What should I bring to my Advising Session? • A valid photo ID

For more information on how toregister for classes, go towww.normandale.edu/enroll

To help facilitate a successful transition tocollege life, Normandale provides thefollowing programs:

ADVISING & REGISTRATION SESSIONFOR NEW STUDENTSTo prepare students for a successful start toNormandale, new students attend anAdvising and Registration session to registerfor the first time. This program provides anopportunity to become better acquaintedwith the Normandale campus, its policies,student life, and academic successprograms. In addition, students will workwith advisors and counselors to plan theireducation program and register for classes.New applicants will receive information onhow to schedule a time to attend Advisingand Registration in their acceptance letter. It is important that students arrive on time,bring an acceptable form of photoidentification. The session is 2-3 hours long.

ACADEMIC ADVISINGAdvisors and counselors are available tohelp students achieve their educationalgoals. Some areas that students can receiveassistance include:• Registration and long-term planning• Major and career exploration• Transfer planning• Transfer credit evaluation• Understanding placement test resultsAcademic and course concerns• Academic success strategies• Personal and mental health counseling

Advisors and counselors are available bothday and evening, and students can stop in toExpress Advising for quick questions, or toschedule a 30-minute appointment. ContactAdvising and Counseling at 952-358-8261 toschedule an appointment. For moreinformation on services and office hours, goto www.normandale.edu/counseling.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING OR PRIOR TO SPRING 2015Fall 2019 registration begins Monday, March 18. The number of credits you have successfullycompleted both at Normandale and in transfer (as accepted) will determine your registrationdate and time (or “window”) as reflected below. If you do not know how many credits you haveearned, consult eServices or visit the Records Office with photo identification.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS WHOSE FIRSTSEMESTER IS SUMMER 2019 ORFALL 2019New students register at theirmandatory advising and registrationsession. See “Advising & Registrationfor New Students” on page 10.

REGISTRATION FOR VISITINGSTUDENTS AND NON-DEGREESEEKING STUDENTSVisiting and non-degree seekingstudents may register beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, March 25, 2019.

RESOURCESComplete registration and waitlistinstructions are available by clicking the“Registration Instructions” link atwww.normandale.edu/registering.

For information about registrationholds, go towww.normandale.edu/holds.

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RegistrationGuidelinesAll students must register online atwww.normandale.edu/register.Exception: Students in the CollegeSuccess Program (identified ineServices with a hold code of 0059,College Prep Standards) must registerin person with the written approval ofan advisor or counselor.

1. Before registration begins on March18, log in to eServices to:a. Be sure you know your Star ID

number and password.b. Understand how to register.c. Verify you have no holds to

prevent your registration.d. Determine when you can register.

2. Meet with an advisor or counselorto plan your schedule.

3. Important! Be sure to learn aboutcourse prerequisites. You may beallowed to register for classes evenif you have not met them. If it hasbeen determined you enrolled in aclass for which you have not met theprerequisites, the College mayremove you from the class without a refund.

GRADING METHODSMost classes at Normandale are gradedA through F. Other options include:

P/NC: Students have the option of takingany course numbered below 1000 forPass/No Credit rather than for a lettergrade. A grade of P assumes the studentcompleted the course with a minimumgrade of C. A grade of NC indicates thestudent did not successfully complete thecourse. Grades of P and NC do not countin a student’s grade point average but docount in calculating the student’s comple-tion rate when determining satisfactoryacademic progress. The default gradingmethod for most MATH courses num-bered below 1000 is P/NC. You maychange the grading method up to thecourse withdrawal deadline.

AU: Students who wish to take a class forpersonal enrichment or skill building butwho do not need credit for the class mayelect to audit a class. The student has noacademic responsibility for auditedclasses. Audited classes are not givencredit, do not transfer, and are not eligiblefor financial aid or VA benefits.

To change to Pass/No credit or Auditgrading method: The registration instructions atwww.normandale.edu/register reflect howto select these grading methods at the timeof registration. If you have alreadyregistered and want to change yourgrading option, log in to eServices, then:1. Click “Courses & Registration”2. Click “View/Modify Schedule”.3. Click the� (pencil) icon next to the course

ID of the desired class.4. From the “Grade Method” drop-down

menu, select the desired grading option.5. Enter your password, then click“Submit”.6. The result of your request (success or

failure and why) will display.

ADDING AND DROPPINGMarch 18 – August 30You may add full-semester classes throughAugust 30; you may drop full-semester class-es through August 30 for a 100% refund. Ifyou cancel all classes (after the fifth day ofthe term), you may qualify for a refund orpartial refund; see the refund schedule onpage 15. You may add and drop late-starting

classes (those that begin 8/26 or later) onebusiness day after the class begin date.

Financial aid recipients: Before makingany schedule changes, see “Federal PellGrant Recipients” on page 8.

WITHDRAWINGAugust 31 – November 27*

After the drop period, a student may with-draw from any course prior to the withdraw-al deadline (approximately 80% of the lengthof the course). Withdrawal deadlines arepublished in the registration guide each termfor full-term, on-campus classes; studentsshould consult the course notes in eServicesfor withdrawal deadlines for online, hybridclasses and classes that do not meet for thefull term.

When a student withdraws from a class, agrade of W is recorded on the student’s aca-demic record. A grade of W does not countas credits attempted or earned for calculat-ing a student’s GPA, but it is considered forthe pur-pose of satisfactory academicprogress for enrollment and financial aid. Astudent who drops or withdraws from acourse is no longer allowed to attend or par-ticipate in that course.

Students are encouraged to confer with theirprofessors and an advisor or counselor aspart of the official withdrawal process.

Students who drop or withdraw from allclasses during a term may be entitled to afull or partial refund. See the Refund Policyon page 15 for more information.

Students are responsible for understandingthe impact of such action on their studentaccount and financial aid status.

*Classes that meet less than the fullsemester have an adjusted withdrawal date.Consult the eServices for more information.

COURSE PREREQUISITESA prerequisite is a requirement that astudent must complete in order to enroll in acourse. Prerequisites include courses,placement test results and other criteriaestablished by faculty to ensure a studenthas adequate preparation to beacademically successful in a course. Thecatalog course description and the courseschedule in eServices indicate courseprerequisites. Students are responsible for

the prerequisite requirements for all classes,even if not enforced by the registrationsystem. For mathematics courses,prerequisites must have been completedwithin 24 months before the date the coursebegins. Students who register for a coursefor which they have not met the prerequisiterequirements may be removed from thatclass and receive no refund.

COURSE WAITLISTINGWhen your course search results indicate aclass is full, you have the option to addyourself to its wait list to reserve a seat inthe event one becomes available. The lastday to add yourself to a waitlist is Friday,August 23. At 12 am, August 24, all waitlistsare turned off, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis when a seatbecomes available.

Notification of an open seatBe sure to utilize your student email accountat www.normandale.edu/studentemail; youwill be notified at this email address as yourposition on the waitlist moves up. Once youare offered a seat in your waitlisted class,you have exactly 24 hours to register (theemail will indicate your registration deadline).It is extremely important, therefore, that youmonitor your email closely so you do not missyour waitlist opening.

Important: Being able to add yourself to awaitlist does not mean you will be eligible toregister for the class if a seat becomesavailable. Be sure you resolve all holds,verify in eServices you will pass courseprerequisites, and remove all otherregistration barriers in advance so that youcan register when a waitlisted seat isoffered to you. Waitlisted seats becomeavailable 24 hours a day, includingweekends, and staff may not be available toassist you. You cannot be returned to youroriginal place on the waitlist if you fail toregister during the 24-hour window.

Viewing your waitlisted classesView your waitlisted classes in eServices byclicking “Courses & Registration” and then“Review My Plan.” Your plan also displaysyour position on the waitlist and allows youto remove yourself from the waitlists ofcourses you no longer want.

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ATTENDANCE AT YOUR FIRST CLASSIS VERY IMPORTANT!Many classes at Normandale are in greatdemand. In order to provide registrationfor students waiting for openings, the college may drop you* and open yourplace to another student if you do not at-tend the first class. Therefore, it is impor-tant you attend the first class to confirmyour registration. Essential informationand expectations are presented duringthe first day of class. Notify your profes-sor if you are unable to attend the firstclass but wish to remain enrolled. *If you decide not to attend, do not rely on the college to drop you. You must drop your classes by the drop deadline date to avoidpayment obligations.

ONLINE COURSE OPTIONSSome web-based courses are offered completely online; others require students to attend on-campus course orientations, complete exams on campus, or attend other required meetings. Consult the individual class notes in eServices to determine specific requirements. For more information, go to http://www.normandale.edu/current-students/online-education.

CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONGain credit for an internship by registering for an internship course. Some classes include a service-learning option where you volunteer as part of a class. For more information, contact the Center for Experiential Education at servicelearning@normandale.edu.

LEARNING COMMUNITIESA Learning Community combines two orthree separate courses into one larger“block of courses” during a semester.Courses are linked together by a commoninterdisciplinary theme or objective andenroll a common group of students.Individual instructors work together tocollaborate on course objectives,assignments and projects so students canmake meaningful connections between thedifferent disciplines. Students still get creditfor each individual course, but acquire adeeper understanding of subjects and havean opportunity for more interaction in theoverall college experience. Call 952-358-8473for further information.

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College CalendarFALL SEMESTER 2019 • AUG 26- DEC 20Payment due ..........................................................................Aug 5(after Aug. 5, see payment guide on pg. 14 for due dates)Fall Semester classes begin ............................................Aug 26Last day to add/drop a class ............................................Aug 30Holiday, no classes..............................................................Sept 2Financial aid applied to student accounts begins..........Sept 9Financial aid disbursed to banks (direct deposit)** ....Sept 12Financial aid checks mailed to permanent address ....Sept 13No classes, faculty workshops ....................................Oct 17-18Spring registration begins - current students................Oct 21Graduation application deadline ........................................Nov 1Veterans Day (observed), no classes..............................Nov 11Last day to withdraw from a class ................Check eServicesThanksgiving Holiday (observed), no classes ..........Nov 28-29Final exams ....................................................................Dec 16-20

Fall Semester Weekend 2019 • Sept 6 - Dec 14Payment due ..........................................................................Aug 5(after Aug. 5, see payment guide on pg. 14 for due dates)Fall Semester weekend classes begin ..........................Sept 6Last day to add/drop a weekend class ............................Sept 9No classes, faculty workshops..........................................Oct 19Veterans Day, no classes ....................................................Nov 9Last day to withdraw from a class ................Check eServicesThanksgiving Holiday, no classes ....................................Nov 30Final exams for fall weekend classes ........................Dec 13-14

SPRING SEMESTER 2020 • JAN 13- MAY 15Payment due ........................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, see payment guide on pg. 14 for due dates)Spring Semester classes begin ........................................Jan 13Last day to add/drop a class..............................................Jan 17Martin Luther King Day, no classes ................................Jan 20Financial aid applied to student accounts begins ........Jan 27Financial aid disbursed to banks (direct deposit)** ......Jan 30Financial aid checks mailed to permanent address......Jan 31Faculty/Staff Development Day, no classes......................Feb 4Graduation application deadline ......................................Feb 10Presidents Day, no classes................................................Feb 17Summer registration begins for current students ..........Mar 2Spring Break ....................................................................Mar 9-14Fall registration begins for current students ................Mar 16Last day to withdraw (full-term courses)*....Check eServicesFinal exams ....................................................................May 11-15Commencement ......................................................................TBD

Spring Semester Weekend 2020 • Jan 24 - Apr 25Payment due ......................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, see payment guide on pg. 14 for due dates)Spring Semester weekend classes begin ....................Jan 24Last day to add/drop a class ............................................Jan 27Spring Break ..................................................................Mar 9-14Last day to withdraw from a class*..............Check eServicesFinal exams for spring weekend classes..................Apr 24-25

SUMMER SEMESTER 2020 • JUNE 1 - AUG 6Payment due for all summer semester classes ............May 9(after May 8, see payment guide on pg. 14 for due dates)

June 1 - June 18 (3-week classes)June 1 - July 2 (5-week classes)June 1 - July 17 (7-week classes)First day of class .............................................................. June 1Last day to add a class ....................................................June 3Last day to drop a class....................................................June 5Financial aid applied to student accounts begins......June 12Financial aid disbursement** ........................................June 17Financial aid checks mailed to permanent address ..June 18Last day to withdraw from a class................Check eServices3-week classes end........................................................June 185-week classes end ..........................................................July 2Independence Day Holiday, no classes ..........................July 37-week classes end ........................................................July 17

June 15 - July 31 (7-week classes)First day of class..............................................................June 15Last day to add/drop a class..........................................June 16Last day to withdraw – 7-wk classes ..........Check eServicesIndependence Day Holiday, no classes ..........................July 37-week classes end ........................................................July 31

July 6 - August 6 (5-week classes)First day of class................................................................ July 6Last day to add/drop a class ............................................ July 7Last day to withdraw – 5-wk classes ..........Check eServicesClasses end ....................................................................August 6

Classes which start after June 5 can be added and dropped through the end of the first business day that follows the first scheduled class meeting.* For online, hybrid and courses that meet less than the full semester,check eServices for withdrawal deadlines.** On financial aid disbursement day, direct deposits are sent to your bank or disbursement checks are mailed to your permanent address on file. Be sure your permanent address is current.

All registered students are financiallycommitted for tuition and fees after the5th day of the semester. Your registrationinvolves a seat reservation in each ofyour classes, all of which have a limitednumber of seats available. In requestingthis reservation, you have incurred atuition obligation.

NOTE: If students decide not to attend theirclasses, it is their responsibility to dropthem. Students are responsible for the pay-ment of tuition and fees for all courses notdropped during the first 5 business days ofthe semester, regardless of whether or notthe student chooses to attend the class. Ifyou decide not to attend, do not rely on thedrop for nonpayment process as a way todrop your classes.

PAYING TUITION AND FEESStudents can pay their tuition and fees inone of five ways:Option #1: Online. Online web paymentsmay be made on the College website atwww.normandale.edu/fiscal-services, thenclick on “Pay your account online” underthe “Payments and refunds” section to pro-ceed to the eServices Gateway.Option #2: US mail. Credit card or checkpayment can be mailed to the Paymentsand Billing Office at: Normandale Pay-ments and Billing, 9700 France Ave S,Bloomington, MN 55431.Option #3: Drop box. Payment may bedeposited in the drop slot next to Paymentsand Billing Office, Room C 1087, at any time.Option #4: In-person payment. Payment isaccepted in person at the Payments andBilling Office, Rm C 1087: 8 am to 5 pm,Monday through Thursday, and Friday aswell as non-class days 8 am to 4:30 pm. Option #5: Nelnet payment plan. Studentscan sign up for the payment plan, under“Payment Plans” atwww.normandale.edu/payments.

No invoices or tuition statements aresent out. View your fee statement onlineat www.normandale.edu/Fiscal-Services,then click on “Pay your account online”under the “Payments and refunds”section to proceed to the eServicesGateway. Tuition due date reminders aresent to your Normandale email account.

PAYMENT DEADLINESPlease see the FALL 2019 PAYMENTDEADLINE GUIDE below for tuition paymentdeadlines.Students whose initial registration occurredprior to August 1, 2018 must pay their tuitionand fees by August 6, 2018. Students whohave registered for classes, but have notmade arrangements for the payment of theirtuition and fees by August 6 may* have theirregistration cancelled. Students registering for classes betweenAugust 2, 2018 and December 21, 2018 mustmake arrangements for the payment of theirtuition and fees according to the PaymentDeadline Guide below.

Students can arrange for the payment oftheir tuition and fees by the established duedate in any one of the following easy ways:1. Pay the full balance of your tuition and

fees (through one of the methodsdescribed above).

2. Enroll in the Nelnet payment plan andmake the necessary down payment.

3. Apply for financial aid by completing theFAFSA early enough so that Normandalehas received the results of your FAFSAapplication by August 1. If you plan to usethis option, keep in mind it will takeapproximately one week after you havesubmitted your FAFSA for the results tocome to Normandale.

4. Submit a Third Party Billing Authorizationto the Payments and Billing Office.

5. Submit a verification of an outsidescholarship to cover tuition and fees to thePayments and Billing Office.

6. Enroll in the Post Secondary EnrollmentOptions (PSEO) program and submit yourPSEO form, signed by your high schoolcounselor, to the Payments and BillingOffice. This form must be completed andturned in each semester.

If you need additional assistance in makingyour payments, stop in at the Payments andBilling Office, Room C 1087, or call 952-358-8242.

Full payment of all tuition and fees must bemade by the established deadline. Studentswho do not pay their tuition and fees in fullby the deadline will be assessed a late fee of$25 and are subject to interest charges. Stu-dents with outstanding account balances af-ter the deadline will have a hold placed ontheir record and will be unable to register forfuture courses or obtain an official transcriptuntil their account balance is paid in full. Ac-counts that are not paid in full will be re-ferred to the Minnesota Department of Rev-enue, or another collection agency. Collec-tion agencies may assess fees up to 25 per-cent, which is allowed under MN Statute16D.11. Private collection agencies maycharge up to 40% of the debt owed.

Drop for Nonpayment. While Normandaledoes participate in the drop for nonpaymentprocess, several factors can prevent yourclasses from being dropped; therefore, if youdecide not to attend, it is your responsibilityto drop your classes either via eServices orin person at the Records Office. Be sure thatyou drop by the designated drop dates oryou will be financially and academicallyresponsible for those classes.

TUITION AND FEE RATES*Current rates are be posted on theNormandale website under “Tuition Rates” at www.normandale.edu/tuition-rates. Application fee. $20 (this is nonrefundable).Reciprocity. Reciprocity agreements are ineffect for students from North Dakota,Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Manitoba.Reciprocity requests should be filed with thehome state approximately six weeks beforeregistration. Reciprocity forms are availableat www.getreadyforcollege.org.

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FALL SEMESTER 2019 PAYMENT GUIDE

Students who add classes after their initial registration period (from the table above) must pay for the additionalclasses within 48 hours.

Initial Registration Between March 18 to July 31, 2019August 1 to August 12, 2019August 13 to August 27, 2019August 28 to December 20, 2019

Payment Arrangement Deadline August 5, 2019August 15, 2019August 30, 2019Payment due within 48 hours

Refund Policy forFinancial Aid Return to Title IVIf a student completely withdraws fromall credits (either officially or unofficially)in a term before the 60% point of thatterm, the financial aid awarded issubject to the federal “Return of Title IV”and state aid return policy. Studentsearn financial aid in proportion to thetime they enrolled up to the 60% point.The unearned share of financial aidmust be returned to the programs fromwhich they were paid as prescribed byfederal regulations. The student will berequired to repay all unearned financialaid. Please contact the Financial Aidoffice prior to withdrawing if you haveany questions regarding your possiblerepayment obligation.

The complete policy is available atwww.normandale.edu/titleiv.

Senior Citizens. Minnesota residentsaged 62 or older may register for coursesat a reduced tuition rate. Seniors mayregister beginning the first day of the termon a space-available basis. You must self-identify as a senior at the Records Officeto qualify for the reduced rate. Seniorswho audit courses are required to payparking plus additional fees assigned tothe registered course(s).

Special Course fees. Some courses haveadditional special fees. These fees areindicated in the online class listing.*Tuition and fees are set by the MinnesotaState Colleges and Universities Board ofTrustees. Costs are subject to change.Current Normandale tuition and fee rates areposted at www.normandale.edu/tuition-rates, click on either “Tuition rates” or “Feerates per credit,” then under the “Tuition& Fees” section.

Late Start Courses. Students may dropand receive a refund through the end ofthe day that follows the course begindate. Financial aid recipients are respon-sible for understanding how the reductionof registration will impact their aid award.

REFUND POLICY

Step 8: Buy Books / Get Your Student ID

Registration Changes (Fall Semester)

Drop/withdrawalfrom some, but not all classes

Drop/withdrawalfrom all classes

Through the 5th day of the semester (August 30) 6th-10th day of the semester (August 31-September 9) 11th-15th day of the semester (September 10-16) 16th-20th day of the semester (September 17-23) Remainder of the semester

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100%75%50%25%

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BUY BOOKS

The Textbook Depot, located in the lowerlevel of the Kopp Student Center (K 0430),offers all materials required for classincluding new and used textbooks, andtextbooks available for rent. Textbooks canalso be purchased or rented online athttp://bookstore.normandale.edu, and pickedup in-store or shipped to your home orbusiness. All other school supplies(notebooks, pens, binders, etc.) can bepurchased in the Campus Store, on theupper level of the Kopp Student Center (K1430).

BOOK PURCHASING WITH FINANCIAL AID/PAYMENT PLANSBook Charging allows you to add the cost ofyour books to your tuition and fees account.That way, you can pay for your books withyour financial aid, Nelnet Payment Plan oryour personal resources after the semesteris started. To learn how and when you canuse the Book Charging Service, visitwww.normandale.edu/book-charging.

STUDENT EMAILEach student who attends Normandale isprovided an official institutional emailaccount. This account is used forcommunication between students andfaculty, administrators and support staff. Allstudents are required to set up their studentemail account. It is important to initiate thisprocess immediately so that you do notoverlook any important notifications orcorrespondence. Set up your email accountat www.normandale.edu/studentemail. Call952-358-8181 with questions.

STUDENT PHOTO ID’SStudents will need a Normandale photo IDto use the library, fitness center and variousclassroom laboratories, and to check outgame room and recreation equipment. Thefirst card is free; lost or replacement cardsare $10.00. An approved form of photo ID isrequired to obtain the Normandale photo ID.This service is located at the Kopp CentralDesk, Rm K 1417. The hours of operation areMonday-Thursday, 8 am-7:30 pm, Friday,7:30 am-4 pm and closed Saturday. For more information, call 952-358-8120.

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Access Center:

Services for Studentswith DisabilitiesThe Office for Students with Disabilities(OSD) provides access and inclusion toNormandale courses and activities byoffering students accommodations,individualized educational support, andacademic and referral information.Students who may qualify for servicesinclude those with learning disabilities,a vision or hearing loss, physical andmental health disabilities, traumaticbrain injuries, autism spectrum andattention deficit disorders, and others.

In order to receive accommodations,students must make an appointment foran intake/interview and providedocumentation of a disability. To makean appointment, call 952-358-8625,email osd@normandale.edu, or speakwith staff in L 2751. Early application isessential for timely implementation ofaccommodations.

Services are also available for studentswith temporary injuries. Additionalinformation is available atwww.normandale.edu/osd.

ADULT AND PART-TIME STUDENTS’ OPTIONSMany working adults attend Normandale ona fulltime or part-time basis and choose fromday, evening or weekend classes. Adult stu-dents usually perform well academically andbring perspectives from their work and lifeexperience to class. Flexible or unique learn-ing options include some of the following. • College credit for learning from prior

life/work experience (PLAN) To qualify, prospective students must beout of high school at least 10 years. For in-formation, call 952-358-8829.

• Part-time attendance in evening andweekend classes (or late afternoon or evendaytime)—take just one class when it fitsyour schedule.

• Online courses—guided study with feed-back and instructor contact options.

• Career development experiences—non-credit courses and workshops to exploreyour interests, conduct a job search, andmore. Credit options, too, through one-credit short courses.

• Bachelor’s degrees at Normandale—ele-mentary education through MinnesotaState University, Mankato; business admin-istration through Metro State.

• Continuing Education—noncredit seminars,short courses, workshops in the liberal artsand humanities, helping professions, busi-ness and management, computers, healthand wellness, and more. Call 952-358-8343for information.

TRANSFEROLOGY: COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEMTransferology.com is a multistate online toolfor students and advisors for determiningcourse equivalencies, programrequirements, and applicability ofcoursework when transferring betweenschools. Transferology is user-friendly andallows Minnesota State students to uploadcoursework for transfer comparisons.

DEGREE AUDIT REPORTING SYSTEM (DARS)While attending Normandale, a DARS reportwill, at any point in your academic career,help you monitor your progress towardcompleting your degree or program. DARSreports are available in eServices and fromAdvising and Counseling.

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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTSStudent Data PracticesThe Family Educational Rights and Priva-cy Act (FERPA) affords students certainrights with respect to their educationrecords. These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review thestudent’s education records within 45days of the date the college receives arequest for access. Students mustsubmit a written request to the Registrarthat identifies the record(s) they wish toinspect.The Registrar will make arrangementsfor access and notify the student of thetime and place where the records maybe inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment ofthe student’s education records that thestudent believes to be inaccurate or mis-leading.

Students may ask the college to amend arecord that they believe is inaccurate ormisleading. They must write to theRegistrar, clearly identify the part of therecord they want changed, and specifywhy it is inaccurate or misleading.If the college decides not to amend therecord as requested by the student, thecollege will notify the student of thedecision in writing and advise thestudent of his or her right to a hearingregarding the request for amendment.Additional information regarding thehearing procedures will be provided tothe student when notified of the right to ahearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures ofpersonally identifiable informationcontained in the student’s educationrecords, except to the extent that FERPAauthorizes disclosure without consent.One exception that permits disclosurewithout consent is disclosure to schoolofficials with legitimate educationalinterest.

A school official is a person employed bythe college in an administrative, supervi-sory, academic or research, or supportstaff position (including law enforcementunit personnel); a person or company withwhom the college has contracted such asan attorney, auditor, or collection agent); aperson serving on the Minnesota StateBoard of Trustees; or a student serving onan official committee, such as the Nor-mandale Community College JudicialBoard, or assisting another school officialin performing his or her tasks.A school official has legitimate education-al interest if the official needs to reviewan education record in order to fulfill hisor her professional responsibility. Uponre-quest, the college may disclose educa-tion-al records without the consent of thestu-dent to officials of other colleges inwhich the student seeks or intends to en-roll.The college will make a reasonable at-tempt to notify the student of the recordsrequest unless the information is part ofthe official college transcript. The annualnotification of the college policy statesthat the college intends to forward theserecords upon request.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education concerting allegedfailures by Normandale Community College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.Students may contact:Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of EducationWashington, D.C. 20202-4605PHONE: 202/260-3887 FAX: 202/260-9001EMAIL: fpco@ed.govhttp://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html

The Normandale Community Collegedirectory information public notice isavailable in the college catalog and on thecollege website.

PUBLIC STUDENT DATA-DIRECTORYINFORMATIONThe following information is designated as“directory information” and, as such is avail-able to the general public:

• Name• Address• Telephone number• Photograph*• Dates of attendance • Full-time or Part-time status• Class standing (freshman, sophomore,

etc.)• Major field of study• Degrees, certificates and awards and the

dates they were received• Date of birth

*Photographs of Normandale students aredirectory information, regardless of the me-dia format (stills or motion).

Limited Directory DataStudent email addresses and Star ID numbersare defined as Limited Directory Data forenterprise technology related purposesinternal to the Minnesota State system that areapproved by System Office IT, including but notlimited to inclusion of email addresses and StarID numbers in a directory accessible toMinnesota students and employees.To prevent release of this information outside ofthe college, the student should contact theRegistrar in writing. Copies of the college’spolicy on data collection and confidentiality areavailable from the Records Office.In accumulating student information, thecollege provides the following assurances:1. Student records are official records of

Normandale Community College and will beused for educational purposes according toMinnesota and federal student data laws.

2. The purpose and intended use of the data aswell as consequences of refusing to supplyprivate or confidential information will beexplained upon request.

3. The Records, Admissions, Counseling andFinancial Aid and Scholarship Offices, underthe direction of the Vice President of StudentAffairs, who is the responsible authority, areresponsible for the confidentiality andsecurity of private or confidentialinformation.

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Normandale Community College is the largest communitycollege in Minnesota. Excellent academic preparation,award-winning support programs, reasonable tuition costand outstanding reputation with four-year colleges as wellas potential employers, makes Normandale the besteducational value in the Upper Midwest.

Opportunities at Normandale

• A.A. degree, A.A. degree with emphasis, A.F.A. degrees, A.S.degrees, A.A.S. degrees and certificates

• Dedicated and qualified faculty• Comprehensive job and transfer placements• Instructional options including online courses, individualized

study, and web-enhanced learning• Joint programs with Minnesota State University, Southwest,

Mankato and Metropolitan State Universities• Two-year Pathway degree programs that lead directly to a four-

year program at a Minnesota State University.

YOUR COMMUNITY.YOUR COLLEGE.

9700 France Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55431-4399

Normandale Community College is an equalopportunity, affirmative action employer and educator,and a member of the Minnesota State system.

This document can be made available in alternateformats to individuals with disabilities by calling 952-358-8625 or emailing osd@normandale.edu.