Dec 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 Student Handbook

Select Policies Governing Students



Incomplete Grades

A grade of “I” may be awarded only when students have not completed the requirements of a course. If a grade of “I” is not removed within the following semester, the “I” grade is automatically changed by the Registrar to a grade of “F.”

When a grade of “I” is awarded, the instructor completes a “Notice of Requirements for Removing an ‘Incomplete’ Form.” That form includes the following information:

  1. Specific requirements for the completion of the course.
  2. The student’s grade standing at the time the “I” grade is awarded.
  3. The time period allowed by the instructor for the completion of the course.

The student is responsible for contacting the instructor concerning the removal of an “I” grade. The form for removing incompletes is approved by the appropriate instructor and the Vice President of Instruction. No additional tuition is paid when the “I” grade is replaced with a permanent grade.

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Privilege to Attend Class

Only those officially enrolled are allowed to be in the classroom during class hours, except for guests of the instructor or student(s) when present on official business. For example, children of students are not permitted to attend classes with their parent(s). Children also are not allowed to be on campus unattended while their parent(s) is in class.

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Visitors

Visitors who have official business at the college are welcome. However, persons who do not have legitimate reasons for being on the campus are not allowed to use the campus facilities. Loitering is strictly prohibited.

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Transportation

Since ECC is a commuter college, transportation is not provided for students; however, students should contact the Student Support Counselor in the Student Services Department for assistance if transportation is a concern.

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Food and Drinks

The college provides vending machines to dispense cakes, cookies, soft drinks, and other sundries in the student lounge. A grill with hot sandwiches is available on the Tarboro campus. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom.

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Cellular Phones

For the respect of classmates and instructors, all cell phones should be off or on “silent” during class, in the college library, and all other learning environments on campus.

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Children on Campus

Children are not allowed to be unattended in any campus facility at any time. Children are strictly forbidden from attending class.

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Parking Decals

Students must have valid parking decals on their vehicles. Students must park in the designated student parking areas on both campuses.

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Abuse of College Property

The property of the college must not be abused or removed from the place where it belongs. Students who destroy or abuse the buildings or furnishings are permanently dismissed from the college. Students are held liable for the damages. Students must limit computer use to educational purposes only.

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Donations and Solicitations

Requests for donations or solicitations from the business, industrial, or public sector of the community should be forwarded as a written proposal stating the purpose of the request to the Vice President of Student Services. Final approval of requests for donations or solicitations is then the decision of the Vice President of Student Services and the President.

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Student Dress Code

Edgecombe Community College expects all students to dress in a manner keeping with the serious academic intent of the college and the community in general. The college invites business leaders and industry representatives on campus throughout the academic year. Therefore, students should always remember that they may have an unexpected opportunity to meet prospective employers, and first impressions are lasting impressions.

Given these considerations, students are expected to use good judgment in dressing appropriately within the generally accepted boundaries of good taste. Although the college does not intend to impose upon individual style or creativity, students are prohibited from wearing clothing that is sexually suggestive or revealing, which includes exposing undergarments. Students will not be permitted to dress in a manner that disrupts the educational environment.

Though students may dress casually, they should present a clean and hygienic appearance while on campus or attending an ECC-sponsored activity, function, or event off-campus. Shirts and shoes are required on campus at all times. Displaying gang colors or symbols, offensive, lewd comments, and/or profanity is prohibited. Generally, students should not wear caps, hats, and doo rags in any classroom. Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to their major area of study. Certain curricula, such as the allied health programs, may require special attire for clinical and laboratory work. When this requirement is not met, students may not attend clinics or laboratories.

Students who fail to adhere to the above guidelines are not allowed in any ECC facility and are subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion.

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