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Credit Course Policy Information
(click on Withdrawal Policy). A paper version of this policy is available in
our Financial Aid Offices.
Student Completion Rate
Students enter community colleges with a variety of academic, career and
personal goals.
Many enroll at the college planning to complete a degree or certificate
program. Others are more directly interested in improving their basic
academic skills, mastering specific job skills, preparing to transfer to a
bachelor's degree granting institution or learning about topics of personal
interest. In addition, community college students often must balance a
variety of competing responsibilities, such as family, work and school,
which make it difficult for many of them to enroll full time every semester.
In fall 2012, 1,174 new full-time students enrolled at Middlesex Community
College. Seventeen percent graduated in three years or less, and an
additional 26% transferred to another institution.
Graduation
Students who will be completing a degree or certificate program during
the 2016-2017 academic year and expect to graduate in August 2017, must
file an application with the Student Information Center. Forms are available
online, in the Student Information Center in Bedford and Lowell or you may
call to have one mailed to you. The completed form is due by August 15,
2017 for summer completion.
Required Immunization Record
Massachusetts law requires that full time students (those enrolled in 12 or
more credits hours), and all students in a Health Program (part-time and
full time, regardless of age) provide proof that they have been immunized
against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and one lifetime
dose of TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis after 2006) in
order to attend classes at any public or private college or university in
Massachusetts. Students born in the United States before January 1,
1957 with the exception of students enrolled in a health program will be
considered immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella and exempt from
the MMR vaccine requirement. Students born in the Unites States before
January 1, 1980 will be considered immune to Varicella (chicken pox) and
exempt from the Varicella requirement with the exception of students
enrolled in a health program.
Students who do not complete these requirements will not receive end of
semester grades, or be allowed to register for the following semester, or
have transcripts sent to other colleges until these records are submitted.
Contact the Center for Health & Wellness for additional information about
781-280-3765.
Smoke-Free Environment
Smoking is prohibited on all property owned or operated by Middlesex
Community College. This consists of all buildings, all grounds, including
exterior open spaces, parking lots, on-campus sidewalks, roadways and
driveways, recreational spaces and facilities and in all college-owned or
leased vehicles. Smoking will only be allowed in private vehicles, lawfully
parked on campus lots, in which the smoker is authorized to be.
For the purposes of this policy, smoking includes the burning of tobacco
or any other material in any type of smoking equipment, including but not
restricted to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or electronic vapor-cigarettes.
Educational opportunities about the benefits of smoking cessation and
assistance with smoking cessation for smokers who are members of the
MCC community will be made available through the LifeWorks Employee
Assistance Program and MCC Center for Health & Wellness on both the
Lowell and Bedford campuses.
Complaints concerning employees of the College should be brought to
the attention of the employee's immediate supervisor, or in the alternative
to the Public Safety or Human Resources Office. Complaints concerning
students should be brought to the attention of Public Safety. In the case of
repeat offenses by students, complaints should be referred to the Office
of the Dean of Students. Any disciplinary measures will be reserved for
repeat infractions or infractions that interfere with the College's academic
or workplace needs or responsibilities, consistent with applicable
collective bargaining agreement procedures or student Code of Conduct.
Visitors who fail to comply with the policy may be prohibited from
remaining on or returning to campus.
Policies
Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information,
gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as
required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and
college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual
violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment,
retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative
Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the
United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Middlesex Community College advises applicants, participants and the
public that it does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs, services and
activities. Inquiries and requests related to 504/ADA accommodations and
services should be directed to Disability Support Services, 781-280-3630,
Bedford campus, Enrollment Center (Building 9), Second floor.
Students or employees who feel that they have been harassed or
discriminated against on the basis of their disability, in violation of Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
or other applicable law, may file a formal or informal complaint. Complaints
should be directed to Alisa Chapman, Director of Compliance, 781-280-3620,
mass.edu. or Reginald Nichols, Assistant Director of HR/Affirmative Action
Officer, 781-280-3536, Bedford campus, Cataldo Administration Building.
This publication is available in alternate format upon request.
Privacy rights regarding access to information are observed in accordance
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as
the Buckley Amendment. Specific College Policies are published in the
College Catalog, Student Handbook and Website.
Middlesex Community College, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,
publishes an annual security report which can be found on the College's
Alisa Chapman, Director of Compliance, at 781-280-3620 or
chapmana@middlesex.mass.edu.
The College may terminate this agreement without penalty in the event of
an unforeseen public emergency mandating immediate action. The College
shall not be deemed to be in breach for failure or delay in performance due
to Acts of God or other causes factually beyond their control and without
their fault or negligence.
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