IMPORTANT DATES

October 17 College Services Offices relocate to thePartnership Center (see page 4 for details)

October 28 Registration beginsDecember 19 Payment due

After December 19 See Payment Guide on page 14January 13 Classes beginJanuary 17 Last day for drop/refundJanuary 30 Financial aid disbursed

Spring Registration Guide

Spring Semester 2020Credit 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 can be made available in alternate formats to 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

Degree Audit Reports/Transferology ........................................................................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 Office*952-358-8201, Rm P 0838 Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: admissions@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/admissions

Advising & Counseling*952-358-8261, Rm P 0806 Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: advising@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/counseling

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

Center for Experiential Education*952-358-8119, Rm P 0806Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: experientialeducation@normandale.edu

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

Java Junction: Mon-Thurs 7 am-7 pm, Fri 7 am-2 pm; Sat 8 am-12 pm

• Kopp Student Center 98th Street Eatery: Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmOverlook Cafe: Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-6 pm,Fri 7:30 am-1 pm

Diversity Center952-358-8436 or 952-358-9144, Rm K 1439Mon-Thurs 8 am-7:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pmWebsite: www.normandale.edu/multicultural

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office*952-358-8250, Partnership Center LinkMon & Thurs 8 am-5 pm*; Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: finaid@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/finaid

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

Kopp Student Center / Kopp Central952-358-8120, Rm K 1417Mon-Thurs 7:45 am-8 pm; Fri 7:45 am-4:30 pm

Kopp Student Center / ID Card Services 952-358-8120, Rm K 1417Mon-Thurs 8 am-7:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm

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

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)*952-358-8242, Partnership Center LinkMon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm*, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: paymentbilling@normandale.eduwww.normandale.edu/fiscal-services

Records / Registration*952-358-8220, Partnership Center LinkMon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm*, Fri 8 am-4:30 pmEmail: records@normandale.eduWebsite: www.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 952-358-8624/9187, Rm C 2120,Mon-Thurs 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm

Veterans Certifying Official and Advisor*952-358-9043, Lori York, Rm P 0806Website: www.normandale.edu/veterans

Additional Numbers952-358-8220, Transcripts 952-358-8280, Security 952-358-8300, Class cancellations

January 10All campus officeswill open at 10:45 am.

*These offices havebeen relocated tothe PartnershipCenter while theCollege ServicesBuilding undergoesa redesign.

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 springsemester is December 29, 2019. Students who are currently admitted atanother college or institution may choose to enroll at NormandaleCommunity College as a visiting student at www.normandale.edu/visitingand are not required to submit 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 www.ohe.state.mn.us.For more information go to www.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.

SET UP STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT/BUY BOOKS/PICK UP FREE STUDENT ID

Purchase your books at the Textbook Depot (Rm K 0430) in the Kopp StudentCenter or online at bookstore.normandale.edu. Set up your student emailaccount at www.normandale.edu/email. Get your Student ID at the KoppCentral Desk (Rm K 1417).

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ADMISSION PROCEDURESGo 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 applications,visit PSEO Student Admissions website atwww.normandale.edu/pseo to learn moreabout the program requirements and todownload the PSEO application form and theMN 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 and springsemesters (no summer admissions). Forstudents outside the United States, the springapplication deadline is October 1, 2019. Forstudents in the United States, the applicationdeadline is November 1, 2019. A specialapplication form is required, along withdocumentation of high school graduation,

English proficiency and proof of sufficientfinancial resources before an I-20 will beissued. For additional information oninternational admission, go towww.normandale.edu/international.

SENIOR CITIZENSMinnesota residents aged 62 or older mayregister for courses at a reduced tuition rate.Seniors may register beginning the first dayof the academic term on a space-availablebasis. Visit the Records Office to be sure youare registered as a senior citizen for tuitionpurposes. More information is available onpage 15.

Step 1: Apply for Admission

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Step 2: Submit TranscriptsTRANSCRIPTSStudents who have no previouscollege coursework must submit ahigh school transcript or GEDcertificate with their admissionsapplication. Students who submit theirtranscripts prior to high schoolgraduation must submit a final, officialhigh school transcript to the Office ofAdmissions prior to the end of their firstterm at Normandale.

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 MN Comprehensive Assessment(MCA), ACT, SAT, and placement examinationscores administered at other institutions, orsubmit official score reports from theAdvanced Placement Program (AP), theCollege Level Examination Program (CLEP),International Baccalaureate (IB), and others.Score reports should be submitted to theOffice of Admissions at the time of applica-tion.

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 theMN Dream Act application). This willmake sure you get your funds in atimely manner. For additionalinformation call the Financial AidOffice at 952-358-8250 or go towww.normandale.edu/finaid.

FAFSAYou can start the process by completingthe 2019-2020 Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). The fastestand most accurate method is atwww.fafsa.gov. You (and your parents, ifapplicable) 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 2019-2020 MN Dream Actapplication at www.ohe.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 fewerthan 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 or Dream Act Grant application musthave a valid FAFSA or MN Dream ActApplication at Normandale no more than 30days after the start of the term. The FinancialAid Office may request unofficial transcriptsfrom all previous colleges attended in orderto determine your aid eligibility.

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 (For complete policy, go to www.normandale.edu/sap)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 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,placement levels for transfer students,and ESL students, go towww.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 of MNComprehensive Assessment (MCA), ACT, andSAT scores for possible waivers fromplacement testing requirements.

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 students,visit www.nomandale.edu/placement.

ACCOMMODATIONSStudents who need accommodations forplacement testing because of a disabilityshould contact the Office for Students withDisabilities (OSD) staff at 952-358-8625, emailosd@normandale.edu, or speak with thestaff in 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. Exemption:Students who are categorized asvisiting or non-degree seeking* do notneed to attend Advising andRegistration.

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

*Non-degree seeking is a specialclassification assigned to students only inspecific circumstances. The majority ofNormandale students are degree seeking.

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 results• Academic 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, orschedule a 30-minute appointment. ContactAdvising and Counseling at 952-358-8261 toschedule an appointment. For moreinformation on services and office hours, toto www.normandale.edu/counseling.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING OR PRIOR TO FALL 2019Spring 2020 registration begins Monday, October 28, 2019. The number of credits youhave successfully completed both at Normandale and in transfer (as accepted) willdetermine your registration date and time (or “window”) as reflected below. If you do notknow how many credits you have earned, consult eServices or visit the Records Officewith photo identification.

REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS WHOSE FIRSTSEMESTER IS SPRING 2020New 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 am on Monday, November 4.

REGISTRATION FOR SENIORCITIZENSMinnesota residents aged 62 or older,may enroll at a reduced rate. Seniorregistration begins Monday, January 13,2020.

Step 6: Register for Classes

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RegistrationGuidelinesAll students must register online atwww.normandale.edu/register.

1. Before registration begins onOctober 29, log in to eServices to:a. Be sure you know your StarID or

student 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.

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

For information about registration holds, go to www.normandale.edu/holds.

PREREQUISITESBe sure to learn about courseprerequisites. You may be allowed toregister for classes even if you have notmet them. If it has been determined youenrolled in a class for which you havenot met the prerequisites, the Collegemay remove you from the class withouta refund. If you have questions aboutprerequisites, please talk with anadvisor or counselor in the NathAdvising Center.

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

P/NC: Students have the option of taking anycourse numbered below 1000 for Pass/NoCredit rather than for a letter grade. A gradeof P assumes the student completed thecourse with a minimum grade of C. A gradeof NC indicates the student did notsuccessfully complete the course. Gradesof P and NC do not count in a student’sgrade point average but do count incalculating the student’s completion ratewhen determining satisfactory academicprogress. The default grading method formost MATH courses numbered below 1000is P/NC. You may change the gradingmethod for any course numbered below1000 up to the course withdrawal deadline.

AU: Students who wish to take a class forpersonal enrichment or skill building but whodo not need credit for the class may elect toaudit a class. The student has no academicresponsibility for audited classes. Auditedclasses are not given credit, do not transfer,and are not eligible for financial aid or VAbenefits. The cost for an audited class is thesame as that for a course taken for credit.

To change to Pass/No credit or Auditgrading method: 1. Step-by-step instructions on registration

and waitlisting are available by clickingthe “registration instructions” link atwww.normandale.edu/register.

2. Click “View/Modify Class Schedule”.3. Select the course ID link of desired class.4. From the “Select a Function” drop-down

menu, choose “Change Grade Method”.5. From the “Grade Method” drop-down

menu, select “Pass/No Credit” or “Audit”.6. Click the “Process” button.7. Enter your password, then click

“Process Request”.8. Confirmation of your request will appear.

ADDING AND DROPPINGOctober 28 – January 17You may add full-semester classes throughJan 17; you may drop full-semester classesthrough Jan 17 for a 100% refund. You mayadd and drop late-starting classes (thosethat begin Jan 18 or later) one business dayafter the first class meeting.

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

WITHDRAWINGJanuary 18 – 80% of Course*After the drop period, a student may with-draw from any course prior to the withdraw-al deadline (approximately 80% of thecourse). Students should consult eServicesfor withdrawal deadlines.

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 purpose of satisfactory academicprogress for enrollment and financial aid.

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 apartial refund. See the Refund Policy onpage 15 for more information.

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

*You may withdraw from any class throughthe date that 80% of the course has run. Con-sult eServices for this date.

COURSE PREREQUISITESA prerequisite is a requirement that a studentmust complete in order to enroll in a course.Prerequisites include courses, placement testresults and other criteria established by facul-ty to ensure a student has adequate prepara-tion to be academically successful in acourse. The catalog course description andeServices indicate course prerequisites.Students are responsible for the prerequisiterequirements for all classes, even if notenforced by the registration system. For math-ematics courses, prerequisites must havebeen completed within 24 months before thedate the course begins. Students who registerfor a course for which they have not met theprerequisite requirements may be removedfrom that class 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 and claim anoffered seat is Friday, January 10. Thereafter,all waitlists are turned off, and registration ison a first-come, first-served basis when aseat becomes available.

Notification of an open seatBe sure to activate your my.normandale.eduemail account at www.normandale.edu; 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, *thecollege 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 offeredcompletely online; others require students toattend on-campus course orientations,complete exams on campus, or attend otherrequired meetings. Consult the individual classnotes in the course schedule to determinespecific requirements. For more information,go to www.normandale.edu/online-education.

CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONEarn credit through course integratedService-Learning opportunities as well asInternships. For more information, contactthe Center for Experiential Education atexperientialeducation@normandale.edu.

LEARNING COMMUNITIESA Learning Community combines two orthree separate courses into one larger“block of courses” during a semester. Cours-es are linked together by a common interdis-ciplinary theme or objective and enroll acommon group of students. Individual in-structors work together to collaborate oncourse objectives, assignments and projectsso students can make meaningful connec-tions between the different disciplines. Stu-dents still get credit for each individualcourse, but acquire a deeper understandingof subjects and have an opportunity for moreinteraction in the overall college experience.Call 952-358-8473 for further information.

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College CalendarSPRING SEMESTER 2020 • JAN 13- MAY 15Payment due ..............................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, See Spring Semester Payment Guide on page 14)Spring Semester classes begin ..............................................Jan 13Last day to add/drop a class ....................................................Jan 17Holiday, no classes ....................................................................Jan 20Financial aid applied to student accounts begins ................Jan 27Financial aid disbursement** ..................................................Jan 30Holiday, no classes ....................................................................Feb 17Graduation application deadline..............................................Feb 10Summer 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 ........................................................................May 18

Spring Semester Weekend 2020 • Jan 24 - Apr 25Payment due ..............................................................................Dec 19(after Dec. 19, See Spring Semester Payment Guide on page 14)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 6 - AUG 6Payment due for all summer semester classes ....................May 8(after May 8, See Payments and Billing with questions about paymentdeadlines)

June 1 - 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 17Last day to withdraw from a class ......................Check eServicesGraduation application deadline ............................................June 1Independence Day Holiday, no classes ..................................July 3

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 eServicesFinancial aid applied to student accounts begins ............June 26Financial aid disbursement** ..................................................July 1Independence Day Holiday, no classes..................................July 3Classes end ..............................................................................July 31

July 6 - August 6 (5-week classes)First day of class ...................................................................... May 8Last day to add/drop a class.................................................... July 6Last day to withdraw – 5-wk classes ..................Check eServicesFinancial aid applied to student accounts begins ..............July 17Financial aid disbursement** ................................................July 22Classes end ............................................................................August 6

Classes which start after June 6 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/payments, then clickon “Pay your account online” under the“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 Office, 9700 France AveS, Bloomington, MN 55431.Option #3: In-person payment. Payment isaccepted in person at the PartnershipCenter Link: 8 am to 5 pm, Mondaythrough Thursday, and Friday as well asnon-class days 8 am to 4:30 pm. Option #4: Nelnet payment plan. Studentscan sign up for the payment plan atwww.normandale.edu/payments.

No invoices or tuition statements aresent out. View your fee statement onlineat www.normandale.edu/payments, thenclick on “Pay your account online” underthe “Payments and Refunds” section toproceed to the eServices Gateway. Login,then select “Bills and Payment.”Reminders to pay your tuition will be sentto your student email account.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

See the SPRING SEMESTER 2020 PAYMENTDEADLINE GUIDE below for the tuitionpayment deadlines.Students whose initial registration occurredprior to December 16, 2019 must pay theirtuition and fees by December 19, 2019.Students who have registered for classes, buthave not made arrangements for the paymentof their tuition and fees by December 19 may*have their registration cancelled.Students whose initial registration occurs onor after December 17, 2019 must makearrangements for the payment of their tuitionand fees according to the Payment DeadlineGuide below. Students who do not makearrangements by the appropriate paymentdeadline may* have their registrationcancelled.Students who register for courses areincurring a financial obligation and mustdrop any courses that they do not wish toattend by the established deadlines.

*CAUTION: You might not be dropped fornonpayment

Normandale may drop students’ classes forfailure to pay tuition. However, many factorsdetermine who will be dropped.Do not assume your classes will be droppedfor you. If you decide not to attend, be sureto drop your classes by the deadline to avoidtuition and fee obligations.

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. Enrolled in the Nelnet payment plan andmade the necessary down payment.

3. Have a processed FAFSA received atNormandale College by December 14.*Note: It may take up to 7 days for asubmitted FAFSA to be received atNormandale. Please apply early!

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 (please note:PSEO students must submit forms to theAdmissions Office).

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. Students with outstanding accountbalances after the deadline will have a holdplaced on their record and will be unable toregister for future courses or obtain anofficial transcript until their account balanceis paid in full. Accounts that are not paid infull will be referred to the MinnesotaDepartment of Revenue, or anothercollection agency. Collection agencies mayassess fees up to 40 percent, which isallowed under MN Statute 16D.11.

TUITION AND FEE RATESTuition and fee rates are posted on theNormandale website atwww.normandale.edu/tuition-rates.

Application fee. $20 (this is nonrefundable).

Reciprocity. Reciprocity. Reciprocityagreements are in effect for students fromNorth Dakota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, andManitoba. Reciprocity requests should befiled with the home state approximately sixweeks before registration. Reciprocity formsare available at ww.getreadyforcollege.org.

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SPRING SEMESTER 2020 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 October 28 to December 16, 2019December 17 to January 13, 2020January 14 to May 15, 2020

Payment Arrangement Deadline December 19, 2019January 16, 2020Payment due within 48 hours

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.

Refund Policy forFinancial Aid Return to Title IVIf a student completely withdraws fromall credits (either officially orunofficially) in a term before the60%point of that term, the financial aidawarded is subject to the federal“Return of Title IV” 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.

Refund Policy

Late Start CoursesStudents may drop and receive a refundthrough the end of the day that follows thecourse begin date. Financial aid recipientsare responsible for understanding how the reduction of credits will impact their aid award.

Step 8: Buy Books / Get Your Student ID

Registration Changes (Spring Semester)

Drop/withdrawalfrom some, but not all classes

Drop/withdrawalfrom all classes

Through the 5th day of the semester (January 17) 6th-10th day of the semester (January 18-27)11th-15th day of the semester (January 28-February 3) 16th-20th day of the semester (February 4-10) Remainder of the semester

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BUY BOOKS

Books may be purchased at the TextbookDepot (Rm K 0430), or online atbookstore.normandale.edu. Keep up-to-datewith textbooks required for each newsemester, school supplies, electronics, soft-ware, clothing, general books and othergreat items. Online orders may be picked up at theTextbook Depot. Pick up your textbooks atleast one week before the semester beginsto avoid long lines and other delays. You mayalso choose to have your web orders sentdirectly to your home or business.

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 semesterhas begun. To learn how and when you canuse the book charging service, visit www.normandale.edu/bookcharging.

STUDENT EMAILAll students are required to log into theirstudent email account. It is important to login right away so that you do not overlookany important notifications orcorrespondance. To log into your emailaccount, go to www.normandale.edu/email.Call 952-358-8181 with questions.

STUDENT PHOTO ID’SStudents will need a Normandale photo IDto use the Computer Center, library, fitnesscenter and various classroom laboratories,and to check out game room and recreationequipment. The first card is free; lost orreplacement cards are $10.00. An approvedform of photo ID is required to obtain theNormandale photo ID. This service islocated at Kopp Central, Rm K 1417. Thehours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8am-7:30 pm and Friday, 8 am-4 pm. For moreinformation, call 952-358-8120.

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Access Center:

Services for Studentswith DisabilitiesThe Office for Students with Disabilities(OSD) is available to provideaccommodations, support and referralassistance for students withdisabilities. Students who may qualifyfor OSD services include, but are notlimited to, students with learningdisabilities, vision and hearing losses,physical and mental health disabilities,traumatic brain injuries, and autismspectrum and attention deficitdisorders. In order to receiveaccommodations, students must makean appointment for intake/interviewand provide documentation of adisability.

Appointments can be made by calling952-358-8625, emailingosd@normandale.edu, or speaking withthe staff in Room L 2751. Earlyapplication is essential for timelyimplementation of accommodations.Services are also available for studentswith temporary injuries.

Additional information 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 learning options includesome of the following:

• College credit for learning frompriorlife/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 andweek-end classes (or late afternoon oreven day-time)—take just one class whenit fits your 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 ad-min-istration through Metro State.

• Continuing Education—noncredit semi-nars, short courses, workshops in the lib-eral arts and humanities, helping profes-sions, busi-ness and management, com-puters, health and wellness, and more.Call 952-358-8343 for 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.

STUDENT LIFE AT NORMANDALEGet involved, have fun, and become part ofcampus life by joining a club or org,participating in the Pillars of Leadershipprogram, renting outdoor and intramuralequipment, or exercising at the FitnessCenter! The Department of Student Lifeprovides several opportunities for you tobecome part of our campus community. Inaddition, research shows when you getinvolved, you are more likely to achieve andenhance your educational goals as well asenjoy your time as a student more. For moreinformation, stop by the Zone in K 1425 orcall 952-358-8179.

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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 the deci-sion in writing and advise the student ofhis or her right to a hearing regarding therequest for amendment. Additional infor-mation regarding the hearing procedureswill be provided to the student when no-tified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures ofpersonally identifiable information con-tained in the student’s education records,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 attendanc • 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.

Notification of Rights

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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.

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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..