ACADEMIC SERVICES AND POLICIES
If you are having trouble working out a schedule, and many students do, your academic advisor can help you. He or she can also assist you in determining your major and/or minor for the particular field of study that interests you. Your faculty advisor will be assigned to you prior to registration, and he or she can help with questions you may have concerning your field of study.
Pre-Registration and Class Attendance: If a student does not attend the first session of a class for which there is a waiting list, that student may be dropped from the class.
Deadline for Dropping Classes: The deadline for dropping classes with the grade of “W” will be the end of the fourth instructional week of a semester long course. Courses conducted over a period of time less than a full semester may be dropped up to the end of the third class meeting. The deadline for dropping during a summer term will be based on the same ratio as the fourth week of a regular semester.
Computer Services: Computer services are available in various locations on campus. Computer labs are located in the Student Center, Joseph F. Marsh Library, Joseph F. Marsh Hall (Administration Building), Science Building and Alexander Fine Arts Center. You are expected to become familiar with University policies/procedures regarding University/personal computers prior to the use of University resources and to adhere to these policies/procedures. The Game Room also has several computers that can be used to check E-mail, etc. These computers are available during the operating hours for the Game Room.
OPERATING ON AN INCLEMENT WEATHER DELAY:
Under this schedule, all 8 a.m. classes will start at 10 a.m., and then students and faculty must follow the following schedule. This schedule affects daytime classes in Athens only. Classes that begin after 5 p.m. are not affected by the new schedule. A hard copy of the schedule is sent to all students in the fall.
INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE
| MWF Classes Regular | MWF Classes Inclement | TR Classes Regular | TR Classes Inclement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-8:50 | 10-10:40 | 8-9:15 | 10-11 |
| 9-9:50 | 10:45-11:25 | 9:30-10:45 | 11:05-12:05 |
| 10-10:50 | 11:30-12:10 | 11-12:15 | 12:10-1:10 |
| 11-11:50 | 12:15-12:55 | 12:30-1:45 | 1:15-2:15 |
| 12-12:50 | 1-1:40 | 2-3:15 | 2:20-3:20 |
| 1-1:50 | 1:45-2:25 | 3:30-4:45 | 3:25-4:25 |
| 2-2:50 | 2:30-3:10 | ||
| 3-3:50 | 3:15-3:55 |
Individual instructors will establish inclement weather meeting times if a class does not meet at one of the regular times noted above.
Inclement weather final exams will begin two (2) hours later than the regularly scheduled starting time.
OFF-CAMPUS CLASSES: are not necessarily affected by late schedule changes on the main campus. Students should assume that classes WILL meet unless they hear from their instructor, or the electronic media, that the class is called off.
THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES ITS EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS TO USE THEIR DISCRETION TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
As a general policy the University will remain in normal operation during adverse weather conditions. In the event of severe weather conditions, the President may 1) place classes on an inclement weather schedule; 2) cancel classes before the end of the class day; 3) cancel classes for an entire day or days; or, 4) with approval of the West Virginia higher education system, close the University.
The status of off-campus classes in Raleigh County will be determined by the Director of The Beckley Center. When a decision to cancel classes is made, the media, faculty, and appropriate University offices will be notified.
(The few off-campus classes in sites OTHER THAN Raleigh County will not meet if the host site closes due to bad weather.)
The late schedule affects classes only. Other University operations are expected to follow their normal routines, although the University encourages its employees to use their discretion to ensure their safety in traveling on weather-affected roadways. Because the University does not wish to endanger the lives of faculty, students, or staff, it urges individuals to use their own best judgment in commuting to the campus in adverse or severe weather conditions.
Concord faculty are urged to make attendance policy considerations for the difficulties some commuting students may encounter due to weather conditions and provide opportunities to make up missed work. Students have an obligation to make every safe effort to attend classes, to initiate arrangements for making up missed work, and to understand the occasional commuting difficulties of faculty.
Announcements invoking the late schedule or other options referenced above will be aired on area radio and television stations. Take note that unless a cancellation announcement is made, classes will be held. You may also call 304-384-3115 for a recorded announcement of the latest snow policy decision.
Financial Aid: Concord has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the state, especially scholarships. Eligibility for Federal aid [Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grants (SEOG), Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), Subsidized Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)] is determined as a result of completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline for consideration for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant (WV and PA residents only) is March 1 of each calendar year. The application must be RECEIVED by the processor by this date. Application deadline for consideration for campus-based Federal aid (Pell, SEOG, Perkins, FWS) is March 1 of each calendar year. The application must be PROCESSED by the processor by this date. Application for Federal aid is an annual process all federal aid applications should be submitted as soon after January 1 of each calendar year. Application for Federal aid may be made via paper application (available in the Financial Aid Office) or via the web.