This is a brief introduction to how the South Mountain Community College Catalog is designed and how to use it.
The catalog is published annually and the information contained in this catalog is subject to change, and it is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of its contents. The 2008-2009 South Mountain Community College Catalog includes program requirements for new students enrolling in the Summer I 2008 semester, Summer II 2008 semester, the Fall 2008 semester and the Spring 2009 semester.
If you are a new student, or a student who has been readmitted after three or more semesters of inactivity, you may fall under the new catalog requirements outlined on page 116 (Catalog under Which a Student Graduates).
Contact South Mountain’s Enrollment Services at 602-243-8123 with any questions. South Mountain Community College is dedicated to serving you. This catalog contains everything you need to know about South Mountain Community College and our degree options, course descriptions, and numerous college resources available to you.
There are several ways to access information in the printed copy of the catalog:
- The Table of Contents provides quick and simple way to find information.
- There is also a detailed, alphabetical Index on page 227.
- For a listing of all our certificate and degree programs, turn to page 57.
- We also have sections dedicated to the various areas of South Mountain Community College including Student Support Services (page 17), Registration Information (page 37), and Financial Information (page 47).
- Finally, we have a new section on Vocabulary on College Survival - Terms You Should Know (page 14) and Student Success Strategies (page 11).
Use this catalog to find out about certificate and degree requirements. This information is located on pages (85 -122) Course numbers and descriptions (on pages 161 -221) are necessary to ensure proper course selection to satisfy degree requirements. To map out your educational goal with South Mountain Community College, please contact an academic advisor at 602-243-8000 or check out the web site at www.southmountaincc.edu.
The catalog is a helpful tool, detailing the many services available and the necessary information needed to make your college experience a rewarding one. You will find information on Academic Advising (page 20), Counseling (page 21), How to Register (page 37), Tuition (page 54), Bookstore (page 21), and Tutoring (page 32). Other areas include South Mountain’s Library (page 32), Policy and Procedures (pages 135 -160), and Student Success Strategies (page 11).
The South Mountain Community College Catalog is published once a year. Please be aware that some courses and programs may be modified throughout the year. Students should always consult with an academic advisor to ensure that the most current information is available when making academic decisions. www.southmountaincc.edu