Academic Information

Policy on Academic Integrity

The pursuit of scholarly activity, free from dishonesty, fraud, or deception, is essential to the mission of the College and to the full exercise of academic freedom. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information or citations, and other forms of unethical conduct compromise the quality of education and will not be tolerated. Infractions may result in penalties or sanctions beyond those imposed by an individual faculty member.

Copyright Procedure for Students

As an institution of higher learning, St. Johns River State College (SJR State) is dedicated to providing quality educational programs and services to it students through the formation, discovery, and dissemination of knowledge. SJR State recognizes that the copyright holder has exclusive rights to their copyrighted works, but that the use of copyrighted materials is sometimes necessary to further enhance the learning, research, and scholarship activities of its students.

All SJR State students are expected to have a basic understanding of copyright law and to adhere to all laws regarding copyright, fair use, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and to act in good faith when using copyrighted materials to support their educational and research activities. Copyrighted material includes text, music, videos, games, movies, and software.

To assist the students, SJR State faculty, administration, and student government will provide information about academic honesty, copyright, plagiarism, fair use, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act:

• Academic use of the College’s computer network, software and email is posted in the College Catalog/Student Handbook under the Student Disciplinary Code section. The email use policy is available at MySJRstate.
• Information on academic honesty and plagiarism is in the SJR State Catalog/Student Handbook, under Academic Freedom and Responsibility, and the SJR State Policy on Academic Integrity.
• Copyright information is posted on the library tab at MySJRstate. Students who fail to comply with the copyright law and willfully infringe it may face fines and civil or criminal penalties from the U.S. courts, as well as disciplinary action from SJR State.

Copyright

The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to do and/or authorize others to do such things as:

• Make copies
• Distribute the work
• Display the work
• Perform the work publicly
• Create derivative works (other works based on the original work)

Intellectual Property Rights

If you develop a product (of any sort) that could earn revenue and the product is developed on an SJR State campus, using SJR State’s facilities or in conjunction with SJR State employees, the College may own some or all of the product. Ownership of the product is negotiated between you, the College, and any other interested parties and stated in a written contract. If you are a student and you have any questions regarding product ownership, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (386) 312-4127. If you are an employee and you have any questions regarding product ownership, please contact the Vice President for Finance and Administration at (386) 312-4116.

Student Housing

Students are responsible for securing their own housing. Students interested in the On Campus Student Housing should visit https://www.livesjrstate.com/ for more information. 

Dress Code

Education is a formal process, and students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects respect for the learning environment. Students’ appearance should demonstrate an understanding of the seriousness of their educational pursuits. If, in the judgment of an instructor, a student’s attire is inappropriate and disrupts the educational process, the instructor may deny the student entry to class. Likewise, college officials may restrict access to libraries, student centers, administrative offices, and college events if a student is not properly dressed. Footwear is required at all times on campus.

Electronic Publications

The Office of Student Affairs publishes the electronic Catalog/Student Handbook which provides information concerning student life, clubs and organizations, financial aid, college regulations and procedures.

Policy for Communication with Students

SJR State student email is the primary means of communication with SJR State students. Students are assigned a college email address when the application is processed. Students must log into MySJRstate in order to access SJR State student email.

Students are expected to check their email daily in order to ensure they obtain critical information and assignments. Failure to do so will not be grounds for an appeal of any action taken by the College or any requirements established by an instructor, which has been communicated to the student via SJR State student email.

SJR State Student Guidelines for Acceptable Computer Lab and Internet Use

Use of computer, network, and internet equipment and software at St. Johns River State College is restricted to scholarly activities related to student instruction and research. The College reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend computing privileges and access to its information technology resources. Access to these systems is granted to SJR State students and authorized users subject to adherence to all College information technology security policies, guidelines and procedures that govern computer and network use at SJR State as well as the following statements regarding acceptable use of computers and internet resources:

1. Users may access the computers by entering their SJR State username and password.
2. Users must obtain an approved device to utilize multi-factor authentication.
3. User may not use equipment in a way that is inconsistent with the general rules of conduct that govern student behavior at SJR State.
4. User may not damage or mistreat equipment under any circumstances.
5. User may not intentionally waste computer resources.
6. User may not employ the network for personal financial gain or commercial purposes.
7. User may not engage in practices that threaten the integrity of the network.
8. User may not write, use, send, download or display obscene, threatening, or harassing materials or messages.
9. User may not use the equipment or network for any illegal activities, including violation of copyright laws and/or software piracy.
10. User may not use anyone else’s SJR State username and password.
11. User may not trespass into, or in any way alter, anyone else’s folders, documents or files.
12. User should not, under any circumstances, expect that messages or files that are created, modified, transmitted, received or stored on College equipment are private.
13. User should ask their instructor about having the IT Department load any course software that is needed.

Users who violate any of the above conditions will be subject to the suspension or termination of their internet and computing privileges, as well as other disciplinary or legal action as determined by the College.

Full-Time Classification

A “full-time student” is registered for 12 or more semester hours of college credit, developmental education credit, or any combination of college and developmental education credit during the fall or spring terms, or six semester hours of credit during a mini summer session or 12 hours combined over all summer sessions.

Maximum and Minimum Load

The recommended maximum load for an entering freshman is 16 semester hours. The maximum load for all other students is 18 semester hours during fall or spring terms, or 16 semester hours during the summer term. The 16 hours cannot be taken in one summer session. Any student desiring to register for more than the maximum load must have approval from the appropriate academic dean or director.

Class Attendance

Regular and prompt attendance is expected and required. Excessive absences may subject the student to administrative withdrawal, a loss of quality points, loss of credit, or dismissal from the College. Students who do not attend a course during the first week of the semester will be reported as a “no show” and administratively withdrawn from the course.

If a student accumulates recorded absences totaling three or more instructional hours (one instructional hour equals 50 minutes) during the withdrawal period (see academic calendar), the instructor may initiate an official warning to the student that he/she has reached the limit of allowed recorded absences. Further, the loss of instructional time through absences may result in the student being withdrawn from the course, unless the instructor, because of extenuating circumstances, permits the student to remain in the course. No student may be withdrawn from a course for loss in instructional hours without first being warned in regard to the limit of recorded absences, unless the student was reported as a “no show.” Students who are withdrawn from class due to being reported as a “no show” or for attendance-related reasons are not entitled to a refund of tuition and fees related to that class, nor will they be entitled to the financial aid related to their enrollment in that course.

Withdrawal

Students may withdraw from a course without academic penalty (a grade of “W”) at any time prior to the point in the semester as published in the academic calendar. A student who wishes to withdraw from either a single course or from all courses must follow withdrawal procedures. After the published last date to withdraw, the student will receive the letter grade earned. There are special requirements for withdrawal from science with laboratory corequisites; see the introduction to the science section of the “Course Descriptions ” for further information.

A student initiated withdrawal is done online through the student portal (except dual enrollment students). All student obligations to the College, such as repayment of financial aid loans, return of library items, and payment of fines, must be satisfied. Notification is sent to any appropriate agency when a student withdraws from the College.

The College reserves the right to withdraw a student from one or more classes when circumstances warrant such an action.

Distance Learning Courses Orientation and Attendance

After registering for a distance learning course with the College, distance learning students must access their distance learning course online at MySJRstate on the first day of the term to obtain orientation information. Distance learning students must begin their class by completing the orientation activity prior to the conclusion of the first week of the semester. Students who do not begin a distance learning course by the end of the first week of the semester by contacting the instructor and completing the specified activity, will be reported as a “no show” and administratively withdrawn from the course.

Although in distance learning classes students do not “attend” class in the traditional sense, these courses do have an attendance policy, and students may be withdrawn for non-attendance. During a traditional-length semester, three instructional hours of attendance equals one week’s missed work. If a student misses a week’s worth of work in a distance learning course, he/she may receive a warning for non-attendance, and if the student misses more than one week’s work in a distance learning course, he/she may be withdrawn from the course due to non-attendance.

Policy Statement for Religious Observances

Any student who wishes to observe a religious holiday not in the official academic calendar may do so without penalty. However, the student must follow proper procedures. These procedures require the student to inform his or her instructor or instructors one week in advance of the religious holiday or holidays and make up any required work, including tests, within one week of the absence for the holiday or holidays. In the case of admissions criteria or other College mandated functions which may be missed because of the observance of the religious holiday or holidays, the student should contact the Office of Student Affairs to make appropriate alternate arrangements.

If a student believes that he or she has been unreasonably denied an educational benefit due to his or her religious beliefs or practices, the student may seek redress through the College Grievance Committee.

Make-up Tests/Examinations

All make-up tests or examinations are at the discretion of the instructor.

Academic Petitions Process

A student may petition for exemption to a college policy or to have an academic issue addressed. The petition, in the form of a letter addressed to the Office of Student Affairs, should explain in detail why an exemption to a policy should be made, or should describe an academic issue that needs to be addressed. Petitions usually concern denial of admission to the College, academic suspension, or issues involving course grades. Depending on the substance of the issue, a petition might be addressed and resolved administratively or if appropriate, it might be referred to one of the College’s standing committees. Committee recommendations are forwarded to the President of the College, whose decision is final. The Office of Student Affairs informs the student of the decision.

Student Ombudsman

The District Board of Trustees appoints the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs or his/her designee as the Student Ombudsman on the St. Augustine, Palatka, and Orange Park campuses. The Student Ombudsman, in his/her role as Student Ombudsman, will serve as the student’s advocate with regard to a student’s access to courses and credit granted toward a degree. A student with concerns about course access and credit toward the degree should report such concerns directly to the Student Ombudsman either in writing or by email, and the Student Ombudsman will respond to the student’s concerns as soon as possible. Should the situation or concern require investigation and research, the Student Ombudsman will serve as the student’s representative before faculty, staff, and College administration.

Continuing Education Unit

Continuing Education Units are awarded for successful participation in certain non-credit courses and programs. One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is awarded for each 10 contact hours of participation. The CEU serves as recognition for participation in non-credit activities. CEUs do not convert to semester hours of credit. The College can issue to each individual who qualifies for CEUs a record of their CEU activities.

Grades

Letters are used to indicate the quality of work achieved by the student at St. Johns River State College. The following system of grading and assignment of quality points is used:

Final grades will be available on the College website shortly after each term.

A grade cannot be changed by petition if more than two calendar years have elapsed since the end of the term in which the course was taken.

Grade Point Average

A student’s academic standing (good, probation, or suspension/dismissal) is based only on grade point average or GPA of college level courses. Developmental education courses do not count in the calculation of the grade point average or GPA.

The last grade recorded for a course will be the grade used to calculate the student’s cumulative grade point average. All courses attempted will appear on the transcript.

To compute the grade point average (GPA), multiply the credit value of each course by the point value of the grade received. Divide the result by the total number of credit hours attempted.

An example is provided below.

Your grade point average:
24 grade points divided by 12 semester hours = 2.0 GPA

Grade Forgiveness Policy Withdrawal/Repeat of Courses

The last grade earned for a course will be the grade used to calculate the students cumulative/overall GPA. All courses attempted will appear on the transcript.

A student may repeat a course in which he or she has earned a grade of “D”, “F”, or received no grade due to withdrawal. A student may repeat courses where a “C” or better was earned only when required and approved by a specific SJR State program. If a student has not received approval and repeats a course where a “C” or better was earned, he or she will incur additional fees. Any course in which a student has earned a grade of “D”, “F”, or received no grade due to withdrawal, may be repeated only twice. Upon third attempt additional fees will be charged.

In accordance with state requirements, a student attempting a college credit course more than twice will pay an additional full cost of instruction fee. First attempts will be counted beginning with the Fall 1997 semester. Students may appeal paying the full cost of instruction fee based on extenuating circumstances. This appeal must be made in writing to the Office of Student Affairs. A student may attempt to complete a college credit course three times. If additional attempts to pass a required course to earn a degree is required, a student must petition the Office of Student Affairs in writing, which should include documentation for the reason a fourth attempt is required.

Students are cautioned that upon transfer to other public and private institutions, the manner in which “forgiven” grades are used in calculating a grade point average may differ. The repeated course grade may not be accepted at all, or all course attempts may be used in calculating the GPA. In addition, the repeat of courses may or may not be covered by some forms of financial aid.

Honors List (Full-time Students)

1. President’s List–full-time students only (minimum of 12 college credit hours in a fall or spring term - 6 college credit hours during both Summer A and Summer B terms) making a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 will be placed on the President’s List for that term.
2. Dean’s List–full-time students only (minimum of 12 college credit hours in a fall or spring term - 6 college credit hours during both Summer A and Summer B terms) making a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79 will be placed on the Dean’s List for that term.

Academic Probation Regulations

A student will be placed on academic probation under the following circumstances:

1. The student is on academic probation or suspension at another institution upon transfer to SJR State;
2. The student is re-admitted following a period of academic suspension from St. Johns River State College;
3. The student has a cumulative GPA less than 2.0 in college credit courses once seven college credit hours have been attempted. Upon attempting seven college credit hours and thereafter a student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA in college credit courses or the student will be placed on probation.

After being placed on academic probation, the student must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in college credit courses for all hours attempted each semester. To be removed from academic probation, a student must achieve an overall 2.0 GPA in college credit courses. A student on probation should not register for more than 14 credit hours, and may not officially represent the College.

Academic Suspension/Dismissal

A student on academic probation who fails to earn a satisfactory cumulative grade point average in college credit courses, as specified above, or who fails to earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.0 in college credit courses will be placed on academic suspension and may not enroll the following semester. The student will be notified of the suspension by letter via student email and U.S. Mail. In order to return after the one semester suspension, the student must complete an Academic Success Plan and must meet with an academic advisor. Once the Curriculum is completed, the suspension will be lifted and the student will be allowed to register. The student will remain on academic probation until the overall grade point average reaches 2.0 and must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 each semester.

For a third or subsequent suspension, the student will be on academic dismissal for three semesters. The student will be notified of the dismissal by letter via student email and U.S. Mail. In order to return prior to the three semester period, the student must complete an Academic Success Plan. The details will be outlined in the letter. Once the Academic Success Plan is completed, the dismissal hold will be lifted and the student will be allowed to register. The student will remain on academic probation until the overall grade point average reaches 2.0 and must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 each semester.

Transcripts of Records

St. Johns River State College has retained Parchment to accept transcript orders over the internet. Transcripts are sent if all obligations have been met. Unofficial transcripts may be viewed on the student webpage at SJRstate.edu and FloridaShines.org.

Privacy of Records

Under provision of PL 93-568, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, records of students may be released only to the student, those to whom the student has authorized release, and certain specified third parties. The student has the right to access, explanation, challenge, and hearing. Complete details may be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Affairs.

Basic Skills Requirement for Career Certificate Programs

A student with a documented, qualifying disability as defined in Florida Statute S.1004.02 (06), F.S., that substantially interferes with the ability to pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), may request to be exempt from meeting the career basic skills exit requirements for completion of a career certificate program, once remediation has been completed.

Due Process

A student denied substitution of one or more course requirements may appeal the decision within ten (10) days, in writing, to the appropriate Vice President who will submit the appeal utilizing the current petitions process.

Students Called to Active Military Duty

Any student enrolled at St. Johns River State College who is called to, or enlists in, active military service in service to the United States of America shall not incur academic or financial penalties. Such student shall be permitted the option of either completing the course or courses in which he or she is enrolled at a later date without penalty or withdrawing from the course or courses with a full refund of fees paid. If the student withdraws from the course or courses, the student’s records shall indicate that the withdrawal is due to active military service.

Field Trips

Field trips in which students are not actively participating in a contest or event are limited to one hundred (100) miles.

Catalog Governing Degree/Certificate

The student may choose to satisfy the degree/certificate program requirements of either the catalog in effect when initial registration occurred or the current catalog. Students who change their program of study or who re-enter after an absence of one calendar year, or three or more consecutive major terms (the two summer terms are considered a major term) shall be required to select the catalog in effect at the time of a program change, reentry, or graduation. In addition, students who have been enrolled for five or more years may be transferred to the catalog in effect at the time of graduation.

Note: Since courses and programs may change, it may be impossible to complete courses or programs that have been deleted from the curriculum. Therefore, students who are seeking a degree or a certificate for a catalog year other than when initial registration occurred, or at the time of graduation, must submit a catalog year petition change form with the advisor and be approved by the appropriate vice president.

Degree/Certificate Conferral

Associate Degrees/College Credit Certificates
The College awards the Associate in Arts degree that meets the requirements of general education necessary for articulation within the Florida State University System. In addition, the College awards the Associate in Science degree and certificates in various occupational fields.

1. All candidates for a degree must complete the minimum number of hours specified for the degree with a 2.0 minimum overall GPA as of the last day of the term applied. A minimum of 25% of all credit hours required for graduation must be completed through St. Johns River State College.
2. Associate in Arts degree candidates must complete all general education requirements, choose elective hours accepted within the Florida State University System and successfully demonstrate college-level proficiency in communication and computation. A grade of “C” or higher is required for those courses meeting the area requirements in English, humanities, and mathematics.
3. All candidates must file an application for degree and meet all degree requirements by the last date of the term in which they plan to graduate.

Baccalaureate Degrees
The College awards the following baccalaureate degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Applied Intelligence Studies 
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education 
• Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
• Bachelor of Science in Social and Human Services 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Art and Media 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production 

1. All candidates for a degree must complete the minimum number of hours specified for the degree. A minimum of 30 credits of upper division (i.e., 3000 - 4000 level) semester credit hours must be completed at SJR State.
2. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and the Bachelor of Science degree in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) must have a 2.5 minimum overall GPA. Candidates for the other bachelor’s degrees must have a 2.0 minimum overall GPA.
3. A senior year capstone course is required for the following: 

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 
• Bachelor of Science in Social and Human Services 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Art and Media 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management 
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Performance Design and Production 

4. A semester-long senior internship is required for the following: 

• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education 
• Bachelor of Science in Exception Student Education (K-12) 

5. BSN students are allowed to transfer up to nine (9) credits of upper-level BSN courses as long as the minimum requirement of completing 25% of the total program hours at SJR State can be met.  Students are required to complete NUR 3169 and NUR 4949 at SJR State.
6. All degree candidates must complete all general education requirements and successfully demonstrate college-level proficiency in communication and computation. A grade of “C” or higher is required for those courses meeting the area requirements in English, humanities, and mathematics.
7. All degree candidates must have completed two years of the same high school foreign language OR two semesters of college level foreign language OR documented proficiency of a foreign language. Students who did not take two years of the same high school foreign language and do not have documented proficiency of a foreign language, will need to complete two semesters of college level foreign language in order to graduate.
8. All candidates must pay all fees and discharge all other obligations to the College.
9. All candidates must file an application for a degree and meet all degree requirements by the last date of the term in which they plan to graduate.

Out-of-state Reciprocity and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Effective July 2018, St. Johns River State College has been approved by Florida to participate in National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. The reciprocity agreements allow for the open delivery of academic credit-earning activities in participating states, including academic field experiences such as internships or practicums.

SJR State offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for employment in various occupations. Programs leading to licensure meet the educational requirements of the state of Florida. Completion of these programs may meet licensure requirements for same or similar occupations in states other than Florida; however, individual state’s requirements vary. The following is a list of SJR State programs that lead to licensure:

• Florida Corrections Officer Academy, C.C. - Florida only
• Early Childhood Education, B.S. - Florida; all other states not determined.
• Educator Preparation Institute, Certificate - Florida; all other states not determined
• Emergency Medical Technician, C.C.C. - All states
• Exceptional Student Education, B.S. - Florida; all other states not determined. 
• Health Information Technology, A.S. - Florida; all other states not determined
• Florida Law Enforcement Academy, C.C. - Florida only
• Medical Assisting, C.C. - Florida; all other states not determined
• Nursing, A.S. - All states
• Paramedic, C.C. - All states
• Practical Nursing, C.C. - Florida only
• Radiologic Technology, A.S. - All states except Maryland
• Respiratory Care, A.S. - All states

Any state not listed as accepting of a program’s licensure may have different educational requirements from Florida.

If you live in any state other than Florida and are a prospective student interested in one of these programs, please consult NC-SARA’s Professional Licensure Directory at nc-sara.org/resources/professional-licensure and contact the appropriate licensing agency in your state or the state where you intend to work to get its state licensure requirements before starting a program. SJR State makes every effort to ensure licensure information is current and is continuing to investigate out-of-state licensure requirements; however, professional licensure regulations vary by state and are frequently revised. Please contact the director of your program of interest at SJR State if you need additional guidance on identifying licensure requirements in your state.

Graduation Ceremony

The College holds a graduation ceremony at the end of each spring and fall term. Degree/college credit certificate candidates are encouraged to participate in the exercise. Degree/college credit certificate recipients may participate in the graduation exercises by purchasing a cap and gown through the SJR State Bookstore by the date specified in the academic calendar. Degree/college certificate candidates must submit a graduation application by the date specified in the academic calendar. Cap and gowns ordered from the SJR State Bookstore are black and are required by all participants. Students have the ability to also purchase additional tassels. Baccalaureate stoles are available for purchase along with the appropriate stoles for Early College Program graduates and Dual Enrollment graduates. Students who order a cap and gown through the SJR State bookstore will be notified in writing prior to the ceremony with instructions for commencement day.

Graduates from Adult Education and Florida School of the Arts have their own graduation ceremonies. Students who wish to participate in the Adult Education or Florida School of the Arts graduation ceremony should contact the respective office. Candidates must also satisfy all financial obligations to the College. 

Steps to Apply for Graduation/Degree Conferral

1. Review catalog, Degree Works evaluation, or contact an advisor to make sure you have met all requirements.
2. Complete a graduation application by the deadline in the academic calendar.
   • If you fail to apply by the deadline, you may be required to file a petition in order to graduate.
   • Applications submitted after the end of term will be processed for the next term’s graduation.
   • You will be notified in writing after the end of the term with the conferral decision.
3. If you want to participate in either the spring or fall graduation ceremony, you must purchase a cap and gown at one of the SJR State bookstores by the deadline in the College Academic Calendar.

Continuing and Community Education

Continuing and community education is an integral part of the total program at SJR State. Continuing and community education extends the College into the community through a variety of training programs reaching beyond the traditional offerings of the College. Continuing education classes are provided by the College to students of Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. SJR State’s continuing and community education program is comprised of two divisions:

Corporate Training:

• Contract customized training for business, industry, municipalities and military. The continuing education program’s division of contract customized training is focused on meeting the employee training and development needs of business, industry, municipalities, and the military in Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties. The contract customized training curriculum consists of credit and non-credit courses specifically tailored to meet the needs of the organization and its staff and may include a series of topics or may focus on one set of special skills. Contract customized training courses may be held on one of SJR State’s campuses or conducted at a facility of the client’s choice.
• Non-credit on campus job enhancement courses. The corporate training division of the continuing education program provides training opportunities for individuals or teams wanting to upgrade job skills. To view the relevant courses being offered during a particular semester, please see the SJR State course schedule or request a course.
  
  For more information about corporate training at SJR State, please call (904) 276-6773 or email ContinuingEducation@SJRstate.edu

Community Education:

• Non-credit on campus job enhancement courses. The job enhancement division of the continuing education program provides training opportunities for individuals wanting to upgrade job skills or explore new career fields. To view the relevant courses being offered during a particular semester, please see the SJR State course schedule.
• Non-credit on campus community education recreation and leisure courses. Numerous non-credit recreation and leisure courses are offered regularly for the residents of Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. To view the courses being offered during a particular semester, please see the SJR State course schedule.
• Non-credit online job enhancement, recreation, and leisure courses. Instructor-facilitated online continuing education courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Online continuing education classes are designed to provide training opportunities for individuals who want to upgrade their job skills, explore new career fields, or experience personal enrichment. Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. All courses run for six weeks with a two-week grace period at the end. SJR State’s online continuing education courses are offered through a partnership with vendors such as Ed2Go and Upright Education. For a list of courses, detailed course descriptions, and information about registering for online continuing education courses go to https://www.sjrstate.edu/continuinged.

For more information about community education at SJR State, please call (904) 276-6773 or email ContinuingEducation@SJRstate.edu

Non-credit continuing and community education classes cannot be used to satisfy requirements of a degree program. There are no requirements or prerequisites for non-credit continuing and community education courses.

Fees are not refundable after classes begin.

Distance Learning - Online Courses

Many students have difficulty meeting educational goals because other responsibilities prevent them from taking courses in the traditional manner. Distance learning is often the tool that enables these students to make their dream of a college education a reality. At SJR State, distance learning students may take online courses that do not require them to be on campus on a regularly scheduled basis.

Distance learning is simply learning that takes place when the instructor and the students are in physically separate locations for some or all of a course. Distance learning allows students to take college courses from home and accommodates students who have work or home schedules that would prevent them from being able to attend a traditional on-campus class. The distance learning courses provide a complete educational experience comparable to the course objectives, assignments, and examinations required in traditional classroom instruction. The content and college credit hours earned in distance learning courses are equivalent to on-campus courses.

Distance learning courses use technology for teaching and communication. At SJR State, distance learning courses utilize a learning management system that contains tools for managing the course, such as an online syllabus; course content and notes; email, discussion board, and chat system for collaboration and communication; interactive quizzes and exams; and much more. Distance learning instructors use a variety of learning methods and assignments in online courses just as they do in an on-campus class.

Live online courses are synchronous online courses that hold regularly scheduled course meetings that take place using virtual web conferencing tools such as Canvas Conferences, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom. Live online courses may be recorded. Students who do not wish to be recorded should consider taking asynchronous (online only) courses.

All of SJR State’s distance learning courses are instructor-led and use the same schedule as on-campus courses. Contrary to many people’s assumption, distance learning courses are not a “learn at your own pace” type of course. The courses require students to work from written directions without face-to-face instructions, adhering to timelines and due dates. Distance learning courses require students to dedicate AT LEAST as much time as on-campus courses.

In a typical distance learning course, students may have regular reading and writing assignments, quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, papers, and discussion assignments to complete, all with deadlines explained on the course schedule. Although distance learning courses do have firm deadlines and due dates, they also provide the students the flexibility to “attend” class and submit assignments any time of the day or night according to their schedule. Some distance learning classes require on-campus tests, labs, or other meetings. See course schedule for details.

All distance learning students are required to have access to, and be comfortable using, the following technology:

• Computer with access to the Internet (e.g. a computer with a modem, DSL, or cable modem connection)
  • 1 GB RAM (minimum)
  • 2 GHz processor (minimum)
  • 512 kbps Internet speed (minimum)
• SJR State student email account and portal
• Web browsers - suggested browsers:
  • Chrome: Version 87 or later
  • Firefox: Version 85 or later
  • Edge: Version 87 or later
  • Safari: Version 13 or later (Macintosh only)
• Preferred Operating Systems:
  • Windows 7 or later (preferably not Vista)
  • Mac OSX 10.9 or later
• Virus checking software
• MS Word
• Web cam
• Some courses may require additional software.

For details about specific course requirements, refer to the information found online at https://www.sjrstate.edu/distance.

Use of a desktop or laptop computer is recommended. Please note that if you use mobile technology (smart phones, tablets, or net books) you might not be able to use all features of the Learning Management System.

Some Distance Learning Courses require proctored exams. Most exams will be remotely proctored using technology such as Respondus LockDown browser and/or Respondus Monitor. Some courses may require on-campus exams that are proctored through the Office of Testing and Student Support Services. These exams require a government issue photo ID or College photo ID for admission and the following items are expressly prohibited during testing sessions unless otherwise stated in examination instructions:

• Firearms and weapons
• Bags, purses, backpacks (subject to inspection)
• Electronics (e.g. phones, iPods, tablets, laptops, earbuds, head phones, watches, gaming devices, etc.)
• Calculators
• Food and drink
• Outerwear: subject to inspections (e.g. coats, jackets, hoodies, scarves)
• Headwear: subject to inspection (e.g. hats, bandanas, headbands)
• Other items as identified at time of sign-in by the Test Administrator

See the course schedule for details about course proctoring requirements.

For more information about distance learning at SJR State, please call (386) 312-4077 or visit our website at https://www.sjrstate.edu/distance.

Dual Enrollment and Early College Program

Dual enrollment at SJR State provides eligible accelerated high school students the opportunity to simultaneously earn college credit while earning credit toward a high school diploma. Early Admissions and Early College Program are forms of dual enrollment. Public and private high school students, as well as home-schooled students, are served by this program that was created by Florida Statute 1007.271 and is governed by state law.

Reasons to Consider Dual Enrollment:

1. Cost Savings. Dual enrollment offers significant financial benefits, as tuition and lab fees are waived for all dual enrollment students. Students receive free textbooks and access codes.
2. Dual Enrollment Saves Time. Students can shorten the time necessary to obtain a college degree since classes count both for high school credit as well as college credit. As a result, students can reduce their courseload per term when they attend college full time, or possibly earn their college degree in a shorter amount of time.
3. Smooth Transition to College. Dual enrollment provides students with the opportunity to experience college-level coursework while still in high school, making the transition to higher education easier and more manageable.

To be qualified for SJR State’s dual enrollment program, students must have a 3.0 unweighted high school grade point average; acceptable test scores (ACT; Pre ACT; Accuplacer; SAT; PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10; PERT; FSA; ALEKS PPL; CLT; or appropriate alternative placement high school course); must be classified as a secondary student and have demonstrated academic, social, and emotional maturity to ensure success in college-level study. Eligible secondary students with a 2.0 unweighted grade point average, acceptable test scores, and a recommendation from their high school principal and school counselor are eligible to participate in SJR State’s dual enrollment Career Certificate programs.

Classes are offered on SJR State’s Orange Park campus, Palatka campus and St. Augustine campus. Additionally, some classes are available online, and others are even held at local high schools. Students can take dual enrollment courses that will lead toward the A.A. or A.S. degree or college credit certificate.

Dual enrollment credits are transferable, especially to Florida state colleges and universities, due to Florida’s Common Course Numbering System and the statewide articulation agreement. For out of state and private schools, students should check with the individual schools. Grades earned in dual enrollment courses will be on, and remain on, students’ college transcripts. Credits earned toward a Career Certificate program are not transferable for college credit.

Students interested in dual enrollment should see their high school’s designated dual enrollment contact to determine if they qualify for the program. From their high school’s designated dual enrollment contact, students can obtain the admissions information that will need to be completed. In addition, students need to submit test scores (ACT; Pre ACT; Accuplacer; SAT; PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10; PERT; FSA; ALEKS PPL; CLT; or appropriate alternative placement high school course) with the dual enrollment admissions form or mark set-up PERT on the admissions form. The final step is meeting with the designated high school contact and Dual Enrollment Advisor to discuss appropriate course load and selection.

Early College Program

SJR State’s Early College Program allows admitted students to complete a full 60 credits of dual enrollment coursework, culminating in earning both a standard high school diploma as well as an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree upon the completion of four years of high school.

Current students in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties in grades 5-8 who are interested in being eligible to participate in the program as a 9th grader should plan to be on track to take at least one academic (math, English, science, language) high school course while an 8th grader. Eighth graders must have a minimum of an unweighted 3.0 GPA in their core academic course work (math, English, etc.) AND a minimum of an unweighted 3.0 GPA in their high school courses in order to be eligible to apply to the Early College Program. Please consult the school district for any additional admissions requirements.

Early College Program students will have full access to all extracurricular activities on their high school campus as any other student would, as their schedule and interests allow. All transportation in grades 9-11 must be provided by the student/family, unless the child is already zoned for the high school. Senior year transportation to the campus of SJR State will be the responsibility of the student/family.

St. Johns River State College is committed to providing this program to students in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. We believe that there are many students who will benefit from both the academic rigor and the acceleration achieved by simultaneously earning an Associate in Arts degree and high school diploma.

Dual Enrollment Policies

SJR State Dual Enrollment students are simultaneously enrolled in both high school and college courses. The depth, breadth, rigor, and pace of college courses will be at the college level. While appropriate for college-level study, course materials and class discussions may reflect topics not typically included in secondary high school curriculum. Dual Enrollment students who attend classes on SJR State’s campuses or online will be interacting with non-high school students of a variety of ages and backgrounds. By enrolling in Dual Enrollment, students have agreed to abide by all SJR State policies and procedures as published. SJR State Dual Enrollment students are responsible for completing the appropriate college forms and meeting college established deadlines for withdrawal. College credits earned in Dual Enrollment will be a part of the student’s permanent college and high school transcript. Students cannot re-take courses in which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned. Performance in dual enrollment courses may affect subsequent postsecondary admission, financial aid, and Bright Futures eligibility.

For more information about the dual enrollment or the Early College Program at SJR State, please call (386) 312-4136 or visit our website at https://www.sjrstate.edu/dual.

Articulated Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Opportunities

St. Johns River State College believes in assisting the nontraditional student by recognizing that for some students, access to advanced degree programs can sometimes be limited due to geographic placement or family and employment responsibilities. Additionally, while Florida has a statewide articulation agreement which guarantees that Florida College System Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree graduate must be admitted into a state university upon graduation provided that the student has met all requirements for the A.A. degree and maintained a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, this does not mean that every A.A. graduate will be admitted at the state university of his/her choice or into the upper division program of his/her choice.

For these reasons, the College has collaborated with several regionally accredited public and private universities and colleges to make higher education more accessible for residents of Putnam, Clay, and St. Johns counties. SJR State has entered into collaborative agreements with the colleges and universities listed on this page to ensure smooth transitions for transferring students and, in some cases, even bring courses and programs directly to students living within SJR State’s district through distance learning and off-campus programming.

St. Johns River State College partners with the Florida Virtual Campus to make available our distance learning courses through the Florida Shines website. In addition to the colleges and universities listed on this page with which SJR State has collaborated, after completing their associate’s degree, SJR State students can transfer to one of the many accredited colleges and universities throughout the state of Florida offering bachelor’s and graduate degrees via distance learning. To search the distance learning baccalaureate and graduate degrees offered by participating Florida colleges and universities, go to: https://www.floridashines.org/.

Each participating college or university offers various programs of study and course delivery methods. For more information about these programs, call (386) 312-4225.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Blue-Gold Connection was created to provide SJR State graduates with a seamless transition into the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The program serves as a guarantee and aligns SJR State’s Associate in Arts degree (transfer degree) with more than 20 baccalaureate degree programs through a personalized course transfer guide. The degrees include aeronautical science, air traffic management, aviation maintenance science and civil engineering. Students may apply for the program through the SJR State Academic Advising Office.

New College of Florida

The New College of Florida Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) was created to offer SJR State graduates a clear pathway to Florida’s Honors College. Through the NCF Transform partnership, qualified students are guaranteed admission and can seamlessly transition from SJR State’s Associate in Arts degree (transfer degree) to a Bachelor of Arts degree at NCF in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Liberal Arts, Marine Biology, and Psychology. Students may apply for the program through the SJR State Academic Advising Office.

University of North Florida

The UNF/SJR State Gateway Program was created to provide SJR State graduates with a seamless transition into the University of North Florida. The program serves as a guarantee and aligns SJR State’s Associate in Arts degree (transfer degree) with many of UNF’s baccalaureate degree programs. To be eligible, students must meet the requirements for the degree being sought as established by the official UNF catalog. Students may apply for the program through the SJR State Academic Advising Office.

Statewide Reverse Transfer Articulation Agreement

Reverse transfer is the process by which a student is awarded an associate degree after transferring to and completing the AA degree requirements at a four-year public postsecondary Florida institution. Annually, public four-year institutions in the state of Florida shall determine which students meet the eligibility criteria and identify potential degree candidates. Per 1007.23, F.S., once potential degree candidates are identified, the institution will provide notification to the candidates about the reverse transfer option.

With student consent, the four-year institution will transmit transcripts or academic data files for potential candidates to SJR State. SJR State will then conduct a degree audit to determine whether the candidate meets all eligibility criteria, and upon the successful completion of the audit will confer the AA degree during the semester in which the audit was successfully completed.

The college will notify the student of the award of the AA degree. The student’s transcripts will be updated accordingly to reflect the awarding of the AA degree.

Program Placement Information

Placement information is provided by Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program.

Placement is defined as training related employment, continuing education, or active military.

NA = Not applicable due to the program being new for this catalog, no graduates or no match could be made.

KEY: A.S. - Associate in Science Degree
B.A.S. - Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
B.S. - Bachelor of Science Degree
C.C.C. - College Credit Certificate
C.C. - Career Certificate

Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System

Courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that were assigned by Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). This numbering system is used by all public postsecondary institutions in Florida and by participating non-public institutions. The major purpose of this system is to facilitate the transfer of courses between participating institutions. Students and administrators can use the online SCNS to obtain course descriptions and specific information about course transfer between participating Florida institutions. This information is at the SCNS website at flscns.fldoe.org.

Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of its own courses and recommends the first digit of the course number to indicate the level at which students normally take the course. Course prefixes and the last three digits of the course numbers are assigned by members of faculty discipline committees appointed for that purpose by the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee. Individuals nominated to serve on these committees are selected to maintain a representative balance as to type of institution and discipline field or specialization.

The course prefix and each digit in the course number have a meaning in the SCNS. The listing of prefixes and associated courses is referred to as the “SCNS taxonomy.” Descriptions of the content of courses are referred to as “statewide course profiles.”

General Rule for Course Equivalencies

Equivalent courses at different institutions are identified by the same prefixes and same last three digits of the course number and are guaranteed to be transferable between participating institutions that offer the course, with a few exceptions, as listed below in Exception to the General Rule for Equivalency.

For example, a freshman composition skills course is offered by 70 different public and nonpublic postsecondary institutions. Each institution uses “ENC_101” to identify its freshman composition skills course. The level code is the first digit and represents the year in which students normally take the course at a specific institution. In the SCNS taxonomy, “ENC” means “English Composition,” the century digit “1” represents “Freshman Composition,” the decade digit “0” represents “Freshman Composition Skills,” and the unit digit “1” represents “Freshman Composition Skills I.”

In the sciences and certain other areas, a “C” or “L” after the course number is known as a lab indicator. The “C” represents a combined lecture and laboratory course that meets in the same place at the same time. The “L” represents a laboratory course or the laboratory part of a course that have the same prefix and course number but meets at a different time or place.

Transfer of any successfully completed course from one participating institution to another is guaranteed in cases where the course to be transferred is equivalent to one offered by the receiving institution. Equivalencies are established by the same prefix and last three digits and comparable faculty credentials at both institutions. For example, ENC 1101  is offered at a community college. The same course is offered at a state university as ENC 2101. A student who has successfully completed ENC 1101  at a Florida College System institution is guaranteed to receive transfer credit for ENC 2101 at the state university if the student transfers. The student cannot be required to take ENC 2101 again since ENC 1101  is equivalent to ENC 2101. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully completed equivalent courses and used by the receiving institution to determine satisfaction of requirements by transfer students on the same basis as credit awarded to the native students. It is the prerogative of the receiving institution, however, to offer transfer credits for courses successfully completed that have not been designated as equivalent. Note: Credit generated at institutions on the quarter-term system may not transfer the equivalent number of credits to institutions on semester-term systems. For example, 4.0 quarter hours often transfers as 2.67 semester hours.

The Course Prefix

The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline, subject matter area, or subcategory of knowledge. The prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefix used to identify the course.

Authority for Acceptance of Equivalent Courses

Section 1007.24(7), Florida Statutes, states:

Any student who transfers among postsecondary institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that participate in the statewide course numbering system shall be awarded credit by the receiving institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at the previous institutions. Credit shall be awarded if the courses are judged by the appropriate statewide course numbering system faculty committees representing school districts, public postsecondary educational institutions, and participating nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions to be academically equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution, including equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the previous institution. The Department of Education shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a receiving institution are generated in courses for which the faculty possess credentials that are comparable to those required by the accrediting association of the receiving institution. The award of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the statewide course numbering system. Credits awarded pursuant to this subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements on the same basis as credits awarded to native students.

Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalency

Since the initial implementation of the SCNS, specific disciplines or types of courses have been excepted from the guarantee of transfer for equivalent courses. These include courses that must be evaluated individually or courses in which the student must be evaluated for mastery of skill and technique. The following courses are exceptions to the general rule for course equivalencies and may not transfer. Transferability is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

1. Courses not offered by the receiving institution.
2. For courses at non-regionally (private) accredited institutions, courses offered prior to the established transfer date of the course in question.
3. Courses in the X900-999 series are not automatically transferable, and must be evaluated individually. These include such courses as Special Topics, Seminars, Internships, Apprenticeships, Practicums, Study Abroad Experiences, Theses, and Dissertations (including any similar individualized courses with numbers other than those in the 900-999 series).
4. College preparatory (developmental or remedial) and career preparatory courses.
5. Graduate-level courses.
6. Applied courses in the performing arts (Art [prefix ART], Dance [DAA], Interior Design, Music [MVB, MVH, MVJ, MVK, MVO, MVP, MVS, MVV, and MVW], and Theater [TPP with numbers ranging from 000-299]) and skills courses in Criminal Justice (academy certificate courses) are not automatically transferable. These courses need evidence of achievement (i.e., portfolio, audition, interview, etc.) and must be evaluated individually.

EXAMPLE OF COURSE IDENTIFIER

Courses at Non-regionally Accredited Institutions

The SCNS makes available on its homepage (https://flscns.fldoe.org/) a report entitled “Courses at Non-regionally Accredited Institutions” that contains a comprehensive listing of all nonpublic institution courses in the SCNS inventory, as well as each course’s transfer level and transfer effective date. This report is updated monthly.

Questions about the SCNS and appeals regarding course credit transfer decisions should be directed to the Vice President and Chief Institutional Research Officer in the B Building, Room B14 on the Palatka Campus or to the Florida Department of Education, Office of Articulation, 701 Turlington Building, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Special reports and technical information may be requested by calling the SCNS office at (850) 245-0427 or at https://flscns.fldoe.org/.

Course Delivery Options

St. Johns River State College offers a variety of credit course delivery options, so students can take courses that best suit their schedule and learning preference. Regardless of the option chosen, all courses are instructor-led, and all options meet the same learning objectives and level of rigor.

On-Campus

In on-campus course sections, instruction and assessment takes place “face-to-face” with the instructor physically present in the room with the student. Additional course content and assessment may take place online, but 71% or more of the instructional time is on-campus. Classes are offered during the day and in the evening at SJR State’s three campuses and at a variety of locations throughout Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties.

Hybrid

In hybrid course sections, the course’s instruction and assessment is generally blended relatively equally between online and on-campus, giving students the best of both course delivery options. Typically at SJR State, hybrid courses will meet 50 percent of the time in the classroom and 50 percent of the time online, but the split could range between 30-79%.

Online, Limited Seat Time or Live Online, Limited Seat Time

In online or live online limited seat time course sections, the majority of the instructional time is online. Students are required to come to campus less than 20% of the course’s instructional time for on- campus meetings, assessments, labs, etc. The distance learning fee is assessed. Laboratory fees are not assessed when the distance learning fee is applied; however, courses identified as having special fees will be assessed both the special fee and the distance learning fee when the course is taught online as costs are incurred irrespective of course delivery mode. See College Catalog/Student Handbook  for the list of courses with laboratory and special fees.

Live Online/Synchronous Online

In live online/synchronous online course sections, 100% of instruction and assessment is online with no on-campus meeting requirements. Students are required to log on at the predetermined days and times throughout the term as indicated at registration for live online instruction. The distance learning fee is assessed. Laboratory fees are not assessed when the distance learning fee is applied; however, courses identified as having special fees will be assessed both the special fee and the distance learning fee when the course is taught online as costs are incurred irrespective of course delivery mode. See College Catalog/Student Handbook for the list of courses with laboratory and special fees. See College Catalog/Student Handbook  for the list of courses with laboratory and special fees.

Online

In online course sections, 100% of instruction and assessment is online with no on-campus meeting requirements. The course is asynchronous, and students are not required to access the course at specified days/times. The distance learning fee is assessed. Laboratory fees are not assessed when the distance learning fee is applied; however, courses identified as having special fees will be assessed both the special fee and the distance learning fee when the course is taught online as costs are incurred irrespective of course delivery mode. See College Catalog/Student Handbook for the list of courses with laboratory and special fees. See College Catalog/Student Handbook  for the list of courses with laboratory and special fees.

Hybrid-Flexible

In hybrid-flexible course sections 100% of the instruction takes place from the classroom. Students may choose to participate “face-to- face” in the physical classroom, live online, or as a combination based on their preference.

Learning Resources

Library

The B.C. Pearce Learning Resources Center, the Orange Park Campus Library, and the St. Augustine Campus Library (collectively referred to as the Library) are dedicated to delivering high-quality services, instruction, and resources that align with the mission of St. Johns River State College. The Library strives to support the informational, educational, cultural, and lifelong learning needs of the College community. There is a library located on each campus with staff who are ready to help.

SJR State students are automatically granted library privileges when they register for classes; there is no application required. Students need to present a government issued photo ID to check out material. The Library has physical collections at each campus and an online collection (Audiobooks, eBooks, eJournals, and Streaming Films) that are available 24/7. Other library services include: online chat service, tutorials, inter-library loan, reserves, anatomical models, and equipment.

More information about the Library’s resources and services can be found at LearningResources.sjrstate.edu. Students need their MySJRstate username and password to access the online collection.

Students have access to the following:

Students who lose or fail to return borrowed library material will be asked to replace or pay the replacement cost before being able to borrow more library items.

Each campus library has places to study or relax between classes. The Library also has computers, printers, scanners, and wi-fi for students. Students need their MySJRstate username and password to login to a computer or wi-fi. Students must comply with the College’s Acceptable Use of Technology Resources policy (Procedure 3.11 of the SJR State Operating and Procedures Manual). The Library is open when classes are in session.

Fall and Spring

Summer

Each library is ADA compliant and strives to acquire resources that are accessible to all users. Assistive technology is provided by the Counseling Department.

Librarians are available to help whenever the Library is open. Librarians can help students find information and cite those resources correctly. For more information about the Library visit LearningResources.sjrstate.edu or contact a Librarian via text: (386) 202-9692 or email: Library@sjrstate.libanswers.com.

Tutoring Services

Currently enrolled SJR State students may receive in-person tutoring in math, writing, science, and other subjects in the L-building on each campus at no cost. In-person tutoring is available when classes are in session. Online tutoring services for all subjects are available free online, many 24/7. Visit LearningResources.sjrstate.edu/Tutoring for more information about tutoring resources and services.

Department of Learning Resources Code of Patron Behavior

Each St. Johns River State College Library and Tutoring Center strives to provide a safe, respectful environment for collaborative and individual study, research, and learning. To ensure this environment exists for the benefit of all, users who enter the Library or Tutoring Center must abide by the standards provided here and defined in referenced policies.

Authorized Users

The Library is open to all members of the College community and eligible community patrons. Minors (under 18 years of age) who are not currently registered students must be constantly accompanied by an adult and abide by the standards provided in Procedure 3.36 of the SJR State Operating and Procedures Manual. Security will be notified if a minor is left in the Library unattended. Tutoring Centers open only to currently registered SJR State students.

Standards of Conduct

All users must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. All users are responsible for the safety of their personal belongings. Neither the Library nor Tutoring assumes any responsibility for the loss of unattended personal property. Staff may alert Security to unattended personal property left in the Library or Tutoring space.

General Education

Honors Program