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(on a 4.0 scale) at a regionally accredited institution are exempted from ORI 101 F. DIVERSITY PROGRAM
and ORI 107. It is incumbent on the student to verify the 12 semester/15 quarter The Diversity Program objectives are to: (1) increase student retention in general
hours at the time of registration. and minority student retention in particular; (2) enhance the College’s developmental
programs; and (3) promote issues of cultural diversity throughout the College. Some
3. On-line Learning Basics (ORI 111) of the activities sponsored by this office include special programs, guest lecturers, and
ORI 111 is a one-credit hour course designed to familiarize students with the field trips to historical sites and colleges.
Canvas Learning System. The objective of the course is to help students to
be successful in on-line classes. The class begins on the first day of each G. RECRUITING
semester. A deadline date for completing ORI 111 is set and published each Southern Union provides a comprehensive recruiting program. Southern Union
semester. ORI 111 is a co-requisite to a student’s first on-line class at recruiters participate in area high school career day/evening programs, assist with an-
Southern Union State Community College. Students who withdraw from the nual academic and athletic tournaments, provide individual tours on each campus and
class will also be withdrawn from all other on-line classes. Students must log respond to special requests for information and speaking engagements. Recruiters are
into ORI 111 during the first week of classes to avoid being reported to the available to provide presentations for local civic, service, and community groups and
Financial Aid Office for non-attendance. Students receiving financial aid who represent the college at community events.
are reported for non-attendance will be administratively withdrawn from
ORI 111 and all other on-line classes in which they are enrolled. Students H. GRADUATION
may log into ORI 111 by clicking on the ORI111 button on the home page A graduation ceremony is held in May of each year for graduates of the Spring and
at Southern Union’s website (www.suscc.edu). preceding Summer and Fall terms in the Southern Union Arena on the Wadley Campus.
Information concerning the ceremony is mailed to students wishing to participate in
E. TUTORIAL SERVICES graduation.
1. Student Tutors
Student tutors offer assistance in the areas of English and math on all campuses. No student may participate in graduation who has not (1) completed all Development Student
For tutorial assistance, students should check posted schedules in classrooms, degree and/or certificate requirements, and (2) purchase a cap and gown
bulletin boards or the SUSCC web site at www.suscc.edu. The Student Tutorial through the College bookstore prior to the date of the graduation ceremony.
services on the Opelika campus are located in the Student Success Center in
the Business Technology Center. Students may also consult their academic Graduation Evaluations
advisor for information and referral assistance. The student tutorial program Qualified students who wish to receive a diploma or participate in graduation ceremonies
arranged through the college is free of charge to all currently enrolled Southern must complete an application for graduation through an academic advisor and pay the
Union students. This service is subject to the availability of interested and $25.00 non-refundable diploma fee by the deadline published in the College calendar
qualified students. found in the College Catalog. Although degrees are officially conferred in May, students
2. Southern Union Program for Athletic Academic Counseling may complete degree or certificate requirements and order after each term.
(SUPAAC)
The Athletic Academic Counseling Program (SUPAAC) is designed to aid 1. Degrees and Certificates Awarded
athletes by (1) helping to improve retention and academic performance; Southern Union State Community College awards the Associate in Science,
(2) ensuring proper registration in transferable courses that fulfill Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Technologies
requirements in academic programs of study; and (3) providing academic Degrees, and Certificates.
counseling regarding athletic eligibility. Assistance is provided in schedul- a. The Associate in Science Degree is awarded to students completing the Gen-
ing classes to avoid conflict with athletic competition and practice as well as eral Education Core (Area I-IV) and the pre-professional/pre-major (Area V)
assigning study halls and tutorial sessions. The program is not restricted to courses detailed in the Academic Division section of this Catalog.
athletes but offers tutoring services for all students in subjects in which they b. The Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded to students who satisfy
need help. the requirements of any one of the specific career programs outlined in this
Catalog.
3. Tutorial Lab c. The Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree is awarded to students who
The College provides open computer labs for students to utilize tutorial soft- satisfy the requirements of any one of the specific career programs outlined in
ware and complete special assignments. A current Southern Union identifica- this Catalog.
tion is required to use an open lab. d. A Certificate is awarded to students who satisfy the requirements of a specific
certificate program outlined in this Catalog.