Jun 05, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Student Handbook General Information & Table of Contents


Introduction to Catalog and Handbook Resources

Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed on the policies that govern educational studies at St. Charles Community College. In this handbook you will find answers to your questions about earning credits, course loads, graduation, academic progress and other concerns. Feel free to seek advice and assistance from counselors, administrators an

d other staff as you familiarize yourself with SCC policies. You can find out where to direct any further questions by checking the information directory on the website at stchas.edu.

Students are responsible for all information contained in the SCC Catalog and Student Handbook.

Table of Contents 

Introduction to Handbook Resources  

Welcome Letter

Accreditation Information

The Student Handbook is Published by

Campus Maps

Student Rights & Responsiblities

Student Resources  

Academic Advising

EXCELerator

Financial Aid

Student Life & Activities

Campus Store

Student Health & Wellness

Disability Support Services for Students

Lactation Room

Computer User Rights & Responsibilities  

Liability for Personal Communications

Privacy & Security Awareness

Consequences of Violations

Use the College’s Computing Resources & Information/Data

Use of Software & Hardware

Student Email

Inappropriate Use of Student Email

Children on Computers

Conduct, Discipline, & Due Process  

Academic Conduct

Behavioral & Conduct Violations

Title IX  

Sexual Harrassment, Non-Discrimination, Appeal & Grievance

Promoting Gender Equity & Preventing Sexual Misconduct

College Policies - Academic & General  

Transferring Credits from SCC to Other Post-Secondary Institutions

Changes to Credit Class

Developmental Courses

Final Examinations

Full-Time Course Load & Freshman-Sophomore Classification

Maximum Course Load

Prerequisite & Co-requisite Information

Repeating a Course

Program Discontinuance Due to Low Enrollment

Outcomes Assessment

Graduation Information

Refund & Fees

Death of a Current Student

Admissions & Records

Medical Withdrawal  

Voluntary Medical Withdrawl

Involuntary Medical Withdrawl

Re-Enrollment Process

Procedures for Addressing Student Concerns  

Non-Discrimination Complaint Procedures, Excluding Sexual Misconduct

How to File a Report of Concern

Methods for Resolving Complaints

Students Grievances 

ADA Grievance Appeal Procedures

Formal Resoluation Appeal

Additional External Grievance Process

Public Safety & Emergency  

Public Safety

Campus Safety

Emergency Notifications (Text Messaging)

Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing

Crime Reporting

Fire Safety Policies, Procedures, Reports & Statistics

Substance Free Campus

Weapon-Free Campus

Missing Student

Timely Warning Notices

Student Repsponsibilities

Student Emergency Services Procedure

Video Surveillance

Bicycles

Parking on Campus

Accessible Parking

Fines

Grounds Restrictions

Glossary of Terms