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Welcome to Kilgore College! It is a pleasure to welcome all of you, whether you are a new, returning or currently-enrolled student. Kilgore College sincerely wants to prepare you for success in life by offering you educational opportunities that present you high quality, great value, easy access and a focus on our community. We hope that the “Ranger Experience” is much more than some credits or classes; we want to offer you connection, friendships, and an environment that is caring, innovative, relevant and memorable. As members of the Kilgore College family, we hope you will stay in close touch with us and let us know how we can help you. Please accept my personal best wishes for your success at Kilgore College. Dr. Bill Holda

CONTENTS

President

2 Calendar 3

Admissions, Registration & Available Courses

4

How to Register Online

5

Meningitis Vaccination/Building Abbreviations

6

Excellerate Classes

7

Payment Information

9

Withdrawal & Refund Information

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10 Ranger Card 11 Financial Aid & eLearning 12 Final Exam Schedule & Application For Graduation 13 Testing Information & Workforce Education Programs 14 Orientation & Bookstore Information 15-16 Campus Directory & Maps

Calendar Refund/withdrawal dates apply to semester-length classes only. See flex course refund schedule on page 8 for information on classes of varying lengths.

AUGUST Continued

APRIL 7 (M) 14 (M)

Summer & Fall registration begins for current students (web registration opens 6 a.m.) Summer & Fall registration begins for all students

MAY 7 (W) 8 (Th) 9 (F) 14 (W) 23 (F) 26 (M) 30 (F)

Summer I/May Mini early registration payment deadline (unpaid classes will be dropped)* No Summer I/May Mini registration Summer I/May Mini registration resumes (web registration opens 6 a.m.) May Mini begins Campus closes 2:45 p.m. Memorial Day holiday (campus closed) May Mini ends

JUNE 2 (M) 5 (Th) 15 (Su) 19 (Th) 25 (W) 26 (Th) 27 (F)

Summer I semester begins; schedule changes 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer I 4th class day - official reporting day (last day to drop without a grade) Summer I graduation application deadline Summer I refunds available Summer II early registration payment deadline (unpaid classes will be dropped)* Summer I last day to withdraw from enrollment or drop class with a W No Summer II registration Summer II registration resumes (web registration opens 6 a.m.)

JULY 1 (Tu) Fall financial aid deadline Dual credit priority registration deadline 3 (Th) Summer I final exams (grades due July 7 at 10 a.m.) Campus closes 4:00 p.m. 4 (F) Independence Day holiday (campus closed) 7 (M) Summer II semester begins; schedule changes 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 10 (Th) Summer II 4th class day - official reporting day (last day to drop without a grade) 18 (F) Fall early registration payment deadline; online payments remain open through Sunday, July 20 (unpaid classes will be dropped)* 21 (M) No Fall registration, schedule changes, or payment accepted 22 (Tu) Fall registration resumes (web registration opens 6 a.m.) 24 (Th) Summer II refunds available 31 (Th) Summer II last day to withdraw from enrollment or drop class with a W

AUGUST 1 (F) Last day to pay for housing (financial aid must be applied, installment plan started, or payment in full; all unpaid housing assignments will be cancelled) 7 (Th) Summer II final exams (grades due Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.) Graduation 6 p.m. 13 (W) Fall registration payment deadline (unpaid classes will be dropped)* 14 (Th) No Fall registration, schedule changes, or payment accepted 18 (M) Fall Convocation Faculty/staff meetings (some offices closed)

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19 (Tu) Fall late registration 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (payment due Aug. 19 or classes will be dropped)* Last day to pay without late payment fee (reinstatement and late payment fees will apply to schedules added back after each non-payment drop) 20 (W) No Fall registration, schedule changes, or payment accepted 20-22 (W-F) Go Week Activities (afternoon/evening sessions: Aug. 20-21, morning sessions: Aug. 21-22) 21 (Th) Web payment re-opens (6 a. m.) 22 (F) Drops/withdrawals from school must be completed by close of business to receive 100% refund less $15 matriculation fee Residence halls open (9 a.m.) Cafeteria opens (noon) 25 (M) Fall semester begins Begin 70% refund period QUEST I courses begin (8-week courses) 25-26 (M-Tu) Schedule changes 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 29 (F) Campus closes 2:45 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 1 (M) Labor Day holiday (campus closed) 10 (W) 12th class day - official reporting day (last day to drop without a grade) 16 (Tu) Begin 25% refund period 22 (M) 20th class day - last day for any refund Excellerate courses begin (12-week courses) 24 (W) Fall refund, scholarship and pell balance funds available Student loan refunds available for returning students; 1st disbursement for fall only loans (2nd disbursement on Oct. 9)

OCTOBER 1 (W) Fall graduation application deadline 9 (Th) Student loan refunds available - 1st disbursement for 1st time students 20 (M) QUEST II courses begin (8-week courses)

NOVEMBER 1 (Sa) 3 (M) 10 (M) 14 (F) 25 (Tu) 26-28 (W-F)

Spring financial aid deadline Spring/Christmas Mini registration begins for current students (web registration opens 6 a.m.) Spring/Christmas Mini registration begins for all students Last day to withdraw from enrollment or drop class with a W Campus closes 4:00 p.m. (no evening classes) Thanksgiving holidays (campus closed)

DECEMBER 3 (W) Spring/Christmas Mini registration payment deadline (unpaid classes will be dropped)* 4 (Th) No Spring/Christmas Mini registration, schedule changes, or payment accepted 8-11 (M-Th) Final exams 11 (Th) Cafeteria closes 6 p.m. Residence halls close 10 p.m. (graduates may spend the night) 12 (F) Grades due 10 a.m. Campus closes 2:45 p.m. Graduation 6 p.m. 15 (M) Grades available on Campus Connect at www.kilgore.edu (GRADES WILL NOT BE MAILED) *Payment due by midnight. Web registration and web payment close at midnight on payment deadline dates. Because processing times vary, begin web installment payment contracts before 11 p.m. Summer payment deadlines include any flex classes that occur during that summer semester and are listed on the statement of account for that semester.

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Admissions First Time in College & Transfer Students

- If there are developmental requirements, make an appointment for early registration with the Counseling Center or faculty advisor in Kilgore or KC–Longview, if taking courses at that location or enrolling in a degree/certificate program offered only through KC–Longview.

Returning Students

- Faculty advisors are available by appointment in their offices April 7-25.

Submit application online at www.kilgore.edu - choose New & Transfer Students tab, select Admissions Information, then Application for Admission.

Returning students who have not been enrolled for 1 year must re-apply for admission.

Pre-Registration Checklist

State-mandated testing is required prior to registration unless documentation of exemption is on file. Exemptions do not override course or program prerequisites, therefore placement testing may be required. See the testing section for more information. It is recommended that transcripts be on file prior to registration but all required transcripts must be received before next registration period or enrollment will be blocked. Transcripts should be sent from institution to institution. Handcarried transcripts may be considered for acceptance if in a sealed high school/college letterhead envelope and no older than six months. Check the status of your tuition classification, test scores and transcripts through Campus Connect at www.kilgore.edu. Once logged in, choose Admission Status on the Registration menu. Get your Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Texas state law requires all new and former students at all public and private colleges and universities under the age of 22 to receive a Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Students must provide documentation of receiving the shot within the last five years—ten days prior to registering for classes.

Registration Steps

New Students

First time in college students and those transferring with less than 12 hours are required to attend New Student Orientation in order to meet with an advisor and register for fall classes. Dual credit students are not required to attend New Student Orientation. Visit the New Student Orientation page at www.kilgore.edu/orientation.asp for more information. Students who do not attend Orientation must register during Late Registration.

Current/Returning/Transfer Students - Follow general registration steps

- Transcripts originally required for admission that have not been furnished, and any financial obligation to the college, will block registration.

Dual Credit Students

- See your high school counselor for forms and information - All registration is done through the Registrar’s Office in Kilgore or KC–Longview, if taking courses at that location.

FALL LATE REGISTRATION

- Aug. 19 - All Students, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Registration is at the Devall Student Center on the Kilgore campus and at KC–Longview Hendrix Building. - Students must take at least one class at KC–Longview in order to register there. - Students enrolling in a degree/certificate program offered only through KC–Longview must register there.

SUMMER I/MAY MINI Early Registration: April 7*-May 7 Registration: May 9 until Classes Begin

Available Courses

SUMMER II

Early Registration: April 7*-June 25 Registration: June 27 until Classes Begin

1. Access the Kilgore College website at www.kilgore.edu and click the Available Courses button located on the right side of the home page under the Highlights column.

FALL

Early Registration: April 7*-July 18 Registration: July 22-Aug. 13 *Registration for current students begins April 7. Registration for new and former students begins April 14.

General Registration Steps

- If there are no developmental requirements, register online through Campus Connect at www.kilgore.edu or make an appointment with the Counseling Center or faculty advisor in Kilgore or KC–Longview, if taking courses at that location.

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2. Use the drop down boxes to search by Department and TermCode (semester) and press “Submit” once done to process the request.

2. Log into Campus Connect using your Student ID or Social Security #. Use numbers only, no dashes. Your default PIN is your 4-digit month and day of birth (ex: 0407 for April 7). Change your PIN on first login to protect the security of your records.

3. Review the listing of available courses and write down the course code (example ARTC-1309.W1) for each class you wish to register for.

Available Courses Legend

•sample – web courses (blue) •sample – hybrid courses (green) •sample – Longview courses (tan) sample – flex courses (yellow, different dates than • regular semester) •sample – course was canceled (gray) Kilgore College reserves the right to change instructors, room locations, cancel classes or make other changes to the class schedule at any time as deemed necessary by the administration and/or instructional area.

3. Once logged in, choose the “Registration” menu at the top, then “Add/Drop Courses”. Only those eligible to web register will have the “Add/Drop Courses” menu option.

4. Choose the semester and department, then select “List Courses”.

How to Register Online Campus Connect

Campus Connect is Kilgore College’s on-line student services system. Services include Registration, Payment, Account Status, Class Schedules, Course Availability, Degree Audit, Demographic Information, Financial Aid, Grade Report, PIN Maintenance and Unofficial Transcript. All KC students may access Campus Connect, but registration is only available if you are a returning or transfer student who has no developmental requirements. First time college students, dual credit students, and students with developmental requirements are not allowed to register through Campus Connect.

5. Press the “Add” button to the right of the course.

1. Access the Kilgore College website at www.kilgore.edu and click the Campus Connect button located on the center of the home page under Quick Links.

Available Courses are online at www.kilgore.edu/available_courses.asp

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Meningitis Vaccination now required for new & transfer students under 22 years of age. Texas state law requires the following: All entering students under 22 years of age must provide documentation of receiving an initial bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster within the last 5 years. This includes all new and transfer students, as well as former students who are re-enrolling after a break in enrollment. Students must show proof of having the vaccination at least 10 days prior to the start of the semester. What is the deadline for receiving the vaccine? The vaccination must have been administered within the 5-year period immediately preceding the first semester of enrollment and at least 10 days prior to the start of the semester. Students may not register until documentation of vaccination is on file. How do I prove I have received the vaccination? You must provide a copy of your vaccination record to the Registrar’s Office (do not submit originals). Kilgore College will not return vaccination records submitted nor provide copies for use at other schools. Records may be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the Registrar’s Office.

Kilgore College Registrar’s Office 1100 Broadway Kilgore, TX 75662 Fax: (903) 983-8607 Devall Student Center--2nd floor An acceptable record of vaccination is one of the following: 1. A vaccination record that includes the signature or stamp of a physician or his/her designee or public health personnel. Must include month, day, and year the vaccination was administered. 2. An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority. 3. An official record received from school officials, including a record from another state.

Go online to www.kilgore.edu/meningitis.asp for additional information including exemptions, locations to get the shot and other helpful links.

Building Abbreviations AB Auto Body Repair Shop AEC Adult Education Center ALPINE T Alpine Target Golf Center (Longview) AT Whitten Applied Tech. Bldg. BA Porter Business Bldg. BH Band Hall BSM Baptist Student Ministries BSHS Big Sandy HS CA Communications & Automotive CCC Christian Campus Center CHS Carlisle HS CT Racquetball Court ECC Early Childhood Center ES Canterbury Engin.-Sci. Building FA Turk Fine Arts Center FARM College Farm-Overton FBC-LV First Baptist Church (Longview) FC Parks Fitness Center FMC-HEN First Methodist (Henderson)

FPC First Presbyterian (Kilgore) FUMC-LV First United Methodist (Longview) GGYM Girls Gym GILMER Gilmer HS GLADE Gladewater HS GSHI Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living HALLSVHS Hallsville HS HHS Henderson HS HISD Henderson ISD Admin Building HOSP Hospital KHS Kilgore HS LA Ivan Liberal Arts Building LH Longview–Hendrix Building LHS Longview HS LN Longview North Building MBROOK Meadowbrook Country Club MGYM Masters Gym MTENTERP Mt. Enterprise HS MUSANNEX Music Annex

NOTE: Most classes at high schools are open to high school students only.

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NDHS OHS OM PE POOL PTHS SABINE SHHS SMCS SS TC THS TV UGHS UTTLC VCA WC WFB WRUSKHS WOHS

New Diana HS Overton HS Old Main Building Physical Ed. Complex Swimming Pool Pine Tree HS Sabine HS Spring Hill HS St. Mary’s Catholic School Student Support Tennis Courts Tatum HS Tech. Voc. Classrooms Union Grove HS UT Tyler-Longview Van Cliburn Auditorium Woodfin Center Wesley Foundation Building West Rusk HS White Oak HS

EXCELLERATE is a new program at Kilgore College designed so you can take advantage of a condensed semester and graduate quicker. These classes are constructed to better fit your schedule and EXCELLERATE your success!

FALL 2014 SCHEDULE (Begins Sept. 22 and ends Dec. 12)

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Grammar and Composition Human Growth and Development

12:00 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. ENGL-1301 .F02 OM 121 PSYC-2314 .F01 OM 140

Jane Johnson David Fonteno

Integrated Reading and Writing Integrated Reading and Writing

12:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. ENGL-0307 .F01 OM 142 ENGL-0309 .F01 BA 116

Staff Dawn Apple

TUESDAY & THURSDAY College Success Strategies

9:30 A.M. – 11:20 A.M. COLS-0300 .F02 OM 138

College Algebra

12:00 P.M. – 1:40 P.M. MATH-1314 .F01 ES 241

Modular Mathematics I Modular Mathematics II Modular Mathematics III

2:00 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. MATH-0305 .F01 MATH-0307 .F01 MATH-0309 .F01

ES 218 ES 218 ES 218

US History I

2:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. HIST-1301 .F01

OM 101

All EXCELLERATE classes are 12 weeks long and will be held in Kilgore. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

www.kilgore.edu/excellerate.asp KILGORE COLLEGE 6

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Staff Stephanie Walker Mary Kates Mary Kates Mary Kates David Stroud

Payment Information Making Payment

Payment of tuition and fees is due by the deadlines listed in the semester calendar. Registration is not complete until payment is received or Financial Aid is applied. Payment for classes added to an already existing schedule is due at the time the course is added. A student may pay by cash, check or money order payable to KC. Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express credit/debit card payments are accepted. The college will accept checks for the amount of transaction only and will not accept two-party checks, payroll checks, or postdated checks. Simplified Chart for Estimating Tuition by Residency Status Semester Hours

In District

Non-Resident of State

Out of District

Summer 2014 $57 $124 114 248 171 372 228 496 285 620 342 744 399 868 Fall 2014 58 127 116 254 174 381 232 508 290 635 348 762 406 889 464 1,016 522 1,143 580 1,270 638 1,397 696 1,524 754 1,651 812 1,778 870 1,905 928 2,032 986 2,159 1,044 2,286 1,102 2,413 1,160 2,540

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

$195 344 516 688 860 1,032 1,204 297 394 531 708 885 1,062 1,239 1,416 1,593 1,770 1,947 2,124 2,301 2,478 2,655 2,832 3,009 3,186 3,363 3,540

Out-of-State minimum tuition charge is $200 per long semester and a minimum of $100 per summer term. NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Dual Credit Tuition Charges Summer & Fall

In District

Out of District

$35/credit hour

$70/credit hour

An installment payment plan is available for the payment of tuition and fees through FACTS e-cashier on Campus Connect. A credit card or bank account is required. Additional fees apply. See FACTS e-Cashier at www.kilgore.edu/facts.asp for more details.

Residency Status Policy Residency Status The college will require the student to sign an oath of residency as part of the admission process. It is the student’s responsibility to use the proper residence classification. If there is any question as to right of classification as a resident of Texas or the Kilgore College District, it is the student’s obligation, prior to or at the time of registration to raise the question with appropriate administrative officials of the college. The student should report any change in residency status to the Registrar’s Office before registration. Likewise, a student classified as a nonresident will remain in that status until such time as the student has requested reclassification and the Registrar’s Office has officially approved the request. For reclassification to be effective for a specific semester, the request for reclassification and any documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office on or before the official reporting date (ORD) of the semester. The ORD may be found in the college academic calendar or by calling the Registrar’s Office at (903)983-8606. Documentation of Basis for Texas Residency Status Classification as a Texas resident requires that the student substantiate residence in Texas for the immediate twelve months preceding registration. Factors other than time in the state may affect residency classification. For example, the legal home address of a student who is dependent for income tax purposes is the address of the parent/ guardian claiming the student. Also, students who come to Texas for the purpose of education are ineligible to claim Texas residency for tuition purposes. A complete evaluation of individual circumstances is provided at the time of application for admission. Additional information is available from the Registrar’s Office. Documentation of Basis for In-District Residency Status All Texas residents are classified as out-of-district until sufficient information is on file to verify in-district residency. The legal home address of a student who is dependent for income tax purposes is the address of the parent/guardian claiming the student. Exceptions may be made in cases in which a parent/guardian who does not claim student lives in-district. Documents acceptable for verifying in-district residency may include, but are not limited to, a permanent Texas driver’s license, a property tax receipt, a lease agreement and a utility bill.

NOTE: Additional fees such as lab fees and distance education fees may apply, depending on the course.

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Waiver for Property Ownership The Board of Trustees has waived the difference between out-ofdistrict resident rates and in-district rates for a person and his or her dependents who own residential real estate in the Kilgore College District. This waiver does not apply to dual credit students. Additional information for required documentation is available from the Registrar’s Office. Repeat Fee Third Attempt or More of a Course There is a $70 per semester credit hour charge for those hours attempted for the third or more time. The charge will appear on the student’s statement as “Repeat 3 Charge.” A three hour class being attempted for the third time or more will cost an extra $210. Excessive Developmental Hour Fees for 28+ Hours A $70 per semester credit hour charge will be assessed for developmental hours taken in excess of 27 hours. The charge will appear on the student’s statement as “Excess Develop Charge.” When a student registers for that 28th hour of developmental classes, it will cost an additional $70 per developmental hour.

Special Fees Accuplacer ESL ADN Standardized Test (per semester) Auditing a Course Checks, Returned Cisco Local Area Network Testing Fee Convenience Fee Credit by Exam; for Experience or Departmental Exam (Advanced Placement) Distance Learning Fee (Web or Hybrid Classes) Excess Development FAX Hepatitis B Vaccination (Health Occupations students if needed)

Tuition and fees same as if enrolled $30 $31.25 per course $2 Equal to in-district tuition and fees as if enrolled $25 per course $70 per semester hour $5 $150 $65

Insurance (EMT per year)

$70

Insurance (Health Occupations and Early Childhood Professions per year)

$30

Late Registration (Prior to 6th day of semester)

$20

Late Registration (After 5th day of semester)

$50

Matriculation Fee

$15

Reinstatement Fee** Repeat Three Score Report/Transcript

$25 per course $25 $70 per semester hour $5

Special Test for PowerPoint (POFI 1341)

$89

Special Test for Word (POFI 2340)

$89

Surgical Tech Assessment Test (Spring Semester)

$255

TEAS V (Nursing Entrance Test)

$65

Test Proctor Fee

$30

TSI Assessment - Full Test Partial Test (2 sections)

$40

VCT (Virtual College Texas) Reservation Fee

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$125

HESI (Nursing Entrance Test)

Posting Credit to Transcript

Available Courses are online at www.kilgore.edu/available_courses.asp

$40

$20 $15 per course

NOTE: Fees are subject to change. *Special fees are non-refundable. ** Applies to classes added back after each non-payment drop after late registration.

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Withdrawal & Refund Information Withdrawal/Refund Policy

Fall Refund Schedule

The student is personally responsible for withdrawing from enrollment. Students wishing to withdraw from a class or from school must do so through the Registrar’s Office in Kilgore or the KC–Longview Office. Students eligible to web register may withdraw from classes on-line through the end of Late Registration. Students who withdraw once the semester begins may be required to re-pay a portion of financial aid already received.

According to the following percentage schedules, the college calculates refunds for courses dropped or for withdrawal from school within the first twenty class days of a long semester. Fall Semester Prior to the first class day During the first fifteen class days

Students withdrawing prior to the first day of the semester and through the 12th class day of the fall semester or 4th class day of the summer semester will receive no grade. After that time, the student receives a grade of “W” through the 12th week of the fall semester. Students may not withdraw after the 12th week of the semester. Summer semester and flex class withdrawal dates vary (see summer and flex withdrawal/refund schedule below; standard summer semesters are 5 weeks in length). While instructors may withdraw students for excessive absences, the ultimate responsibility for withdrawing is on the student. Students who fail to officially withdraw may receive a grade of “F” for the semester and may have to re-pay financial aid.

During the sixteenth through twentieth class days After the twentieth class day

8/25

*100%

8/25-9/15

70%

9/16-22

25%

9/23

None

*MATRICULATION FEE: Kilgore College will charge a $15 Matriculation Fee for students who enroll and completely withdraw prior to the first day of class.

Summer & Flex Course Refund Schedule # of Weeks in Class

Last Class Day to Drop Without a Grade

Last Class Day for 70% Refund

Last Class Day for 25% Refund

Last Day to Drop With W (75% of Class)

1

1st

2nd

N/A

4th Day

2

1st

2nd

N/A

1 Week, 3 Days

3

2nd

3rd

4th

2 Weeks, 2 Days

4

3rd

4th

5th

3 Weeks

5

4th

5th

6th

3 Weeks, 4 Days

6

4th

5th

7th

4 Weeks, 3 Days

7

5th

7th

9th

5 Weeks, 2 Days

8

6th

8th

10th

6 Weeks

9

7th

9th

11th

6 Weeks, 4 Days

10

7th

9th

12th

7 Weeks, 3 Days

11

8th

10th

14th

8 Weeks, 2 Days

12

9th

12th

15th

9 Weeks

13

10th

13th

16th

9 Weeks, 4 Days

14

10th

13th

17th

10 Weeks, 3 Days

15

11th

14th

19th

11 Weeks, 2 Days

16

12th

15th

20th

12 Weeks

NOTE: Class day is defined as the day the semester or session is designated to begin and each school day thereafter. The official beginning date for flex classes is listed on Campus Connect and on statement of account. The above timetable applies to all refunds, including refunds to early registered students who withdraw before classes start. No refunds will be made earlier than this schedule.

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Ranger Card You’ll use your Ranger Card often, so make sure to carry it with you at all times (students are required to wear their IDs any time they are on campus). You’ll need it to: • Receive financial aid disbursements • Sell text books • Purchase food through your meal plan • Check out books from the library • Attend athletic events • Receive student discounts from participating merchants Kilgore College and Herring Bank have teamed up to offer you a convenient, one-card solution with the Ranger Card. The Ranger Card is a MasterCard Debit Student ID which allows you free access to Herring Bank ATMs and to make no-fee purchases at merchant locations that accept MasterCard or pin-based transactions. It’s the easy way to access cash and make purchases on and off campus. A Herring Bank College checking account offers you: • No monthly service fee • Easy access to free Herring Bank ATMs on and around campus • Free access to online banking – check balances and view your checking account statement online from anywhere you have internet access at www.rangercard.com • Get paid faster – when you request direct deposit of your financial aid and/or direct deposit of your paycheck Visit the Ranger Card office (KCPD) to get your Ranger Card. Use your new Ranger Card, your official student ID, for all of your oncampus needs and to access your Herring Bank checking account. Access your account online: www.rangercard.com

Available Courses are online at www.kilgore.edu/available_courses.asp

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For information on how to obtain your Ranger Card: Call the Ranger Card office at (903) 983-8650 or visit the Ranger Card office in the Kilgore College Police Department (KCPD) office on either the Kilgore or Longview campus (Office hours in Kilgore are Monday - Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00p.m. and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and the Longview hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday.) KCPD Longview may be contacted at 903-983-8654.

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Financial Aid

eLearning

Steps to Completing Financial Aid

Follow these steps to locate, enroll and get started in eLearning courses:

1. Submit KC Admissions Application. Submit one of the following: • Official High School transcript (with passing TAKS scores). • GED all sections passed. • ALL previously attended College Transcripts - if a transfer student. 2. Complete the 2014-15 Fafsa if planning to attend classes in Summer 2014. Complete the 2014-15 Fafsa if planning to attend classes in Fall 2014, Spring 2015 and Summer 2015 at www.fafsa.ed.gov and remember to list the Kilgore College code. (003580 – step 6 of the FAFSA). • Check your Campus Connect account to determine required documentation. • Check your Campus Connect account periodically for your Electronic Award Letter. • Accept/Decline and submit E-Award Letter. • Any student receiving Student Loans must submit a Loan Request Form, and complete online Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov. Student will need FAFSA Pin number to log in and complete these. • ALL students receiving financial aid MUST complete Literacy Counseling before aid will cover any charges. • Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards each semester for eligibility. More information here www.kilgore.edu/financial_aid_sap.asp. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students submitting all the requested documents by the deadline of July 1st will have financial aid awards in place by the registration payment deadline for Fall 2014, however please remember that Literacy Counseling MUST be completed before any aid will pay tuition, fees, books, supplies, or housing charges.   These will STOP you from receiving funds: 1. No processed 2014-15 FAFSA on file by JULY 1st 2. Missing documents (check on Campus Connect) 3. Financial aid suspension 4. No submitted Award Letter for Summer 2014-15 or Fall 2014-15 5. Student in DEFAULT on prior student loan 6. No official high school transcript on file 7. Financial “hold” on student account

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1. Locate your course. eLearning courses are highlighted in blue in the departmental course listings on Campus Connect. If you can’t find the course you need, Kilgore College participates in the Virtual College of Texas. 2. Check your resources. Be sure to check the information link for your course on the eLearning website for any special software, internet speed and onsite requirements such as testing and labs. Visit our website at: www.ekilgore.edu 3. Enroll. Follow the same procedures for enrolling in Kilgore College eLearning courses as you do for traditional courses. 4. Get Started! Learn how to get started by visiting the eLearning website at: www.ekilgore.edu. Updated materials for the semester will be available 3 days before the start of class. You should logon as soon as your class starts. You cannot logon before class starts. 5. Need help? If you are having problems that can’t be resolved with your instructor, contact the eLearning help desk: • In person- at the Woodfin Center for Instructional Technology • Via email- [email protected] • By phone- (903)988-3704 Extended help desk hours: (at the beginning of the semester) Monday-Thursday: 11a.m. – 7p.m. Friday-Saturday: 8a.m. – 12p.m. Regular help desk hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.

www.ekilgore.edu Virtual College of Texas

You may be able to expand your eLearning options with courses from the Virtual College of Texas. Students register and pay fees, and receive grades at Kilgore College. Your instructor is associated with another accredited community college in Texas. See the KC eLearning website for more details at www.ekilgore.edu.

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Final Exam Schedule Summer I: Thursday, July 3 during regular class time Summer II: Thursday, Aug. 7 during regular class time Fall Semester: Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11 Evening Classes

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7:30–9:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

*Tuesday

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

*Wednesday

6:30–8:30 p.m.

*Thursday

7:30–9:30 p.m.

Application For Graduation Degrees/certificates are not awarded automatically. Students must submit a graduation application through Campus Connect by the following dates: Graduation Application Dates Fall Semester (December graduate)

August 15-October1

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Spring Semester (May graduate)

January 15-March 1

Thursday, Dec. 11

Summer I Semester (July graduate)

May 1-June 15

Summer II Semester (August graduate)

May 1-July 15

*Classes beginning at 6 p.m or later Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Classes Class Start Time

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7 or 7:30 a.m.

7:00–9:00 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

8 or 8:30 a.m.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

9 or 9:30 a.m.

9:30–11:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

10 or 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10

11 or 11:30 a.m.

12:00–2:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

12 or 12:30 p.m.

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

1, 1:30, 2 or 2:30 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

3, 3:30 or 4 p.m.

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

5 or 5:30 p.m.

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

How to Apply for Graduation Log on to Campus Connect – • Select Student Information Menu • Select Graduation Application • Complete your application and submit • Complete graduation survey, if requested Review Degree Audit Check to see that you have met the requirements for graduation by reviewing your Degree Audit in Campus Connect. • Select Student Information Menu • Select Degree Audit • Follow instructions to select degree/certificate and major • Outstanding courses are noted as “Incomplete” • You may want to visit with your advisor or the Counseling Center to assist in planning completion of the requirements.

Tuesday or Thursday Classes Class Start Time

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6, 7, 7:30, 8 or 8:30 a.m.

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11

9, 9:30, 10 or 10:30 a.m.

8:00 –10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

11 a.m. or 12 p.m.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11

12:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9

1 or 1:30 p.m.

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

2 or 2:30 p.m.

1:00–3:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11

3, 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

5 or 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11

5:00–7:00 p.m.

All Friday only classes will test at regular class time on Friday, Dec. 5. All Saturday classes will test 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Flex classes (classes that follow a different calendar than the regular semester) may test at different times. See course syllabus or instructor to confirm exam date/time.

Available Courses are online at www.kilgore.edu/available_courses.asp

Grades may be accessed and printed at www.kilgore.edu – click on the Campus Connect link. Grades will be available Monday, December 15. Grades will not be mailed.

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Testing Information The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires that all students entering a public college or university for the first time be tested in the areas of reading, writing and math before registering for any collegelevel classes unless exempt. Students are encouraged to take any required tests as early as possible. For a schedule of available test dates, contact the Testing Center on the Kilgore campus at (903) 983-8215 or visit www.kilgore.edu/testing.asp. For testing at KC–Longview, call (903) 236-2051.

KC Guidelines for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

•_ ACT, SAT & TAKS scores may be no more than 5 years old. •_ You have graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. • You are transferring from a private/independent institution or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and have successfully completed college-level coursework as described by the receiving institution. • You are a student who has previously attended any institution and have been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution.

•_Students are required to have a Kilgore College application for admission on file in the Registrar’s Office before taking the TSI test.

• You are active-duty military personnel serving as a member in the United States armed forces, Texas National Guard or as a member of the reserve component of the armed forces of the US and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment.

•_Students who have started a developmental sequence may improve placement or may exit the developmental sequence by taking the TSI Assessment at any time. •_Students who are exempt from the TSI may take math entry level college courses without any additional testing. •_Higher level math courses (MATH 1316, 2412 ec.) require additional placement testing.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Exemptions

You are exempt from the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative if any of the conditions listed below applies to you. •_ACT: composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test and/or the mathematics test (English test exempts students from reading and writing). •_SAT: composite score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the critical reading test and/or the mathematics test (critical reading test exempts students from reading and writing).

• A student who, on or after Aug. 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the US, the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States. •_ You are a non-degree seeking or non-certificate seeking student. •_ You are a student who is enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (level-one, 42 or fewer semester credit hours or the equivalent). Testing and placement policy is effective at the time of publication. The policy may be revised if mandated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All testing is by appointment only with at least 24hrs notice.

•_TAKS (exit-level test only): minimum scale score of 2200 on the math section and/or a minimum scale score of 2200 on the English Language Arts section with a writing subsection score of at least 3 (English Language Arts and writing scores are used together for exemption in reading and writing).

Workforce Education Programs Students seeking a certificate or AAS degree in one of the following Workforce Education Programs should register at the following location:

Kilgore

Accounting Advertising Graphic Design Technology Automotive Body Repair Technology Automotive Technology Business (General) Child Development

& Education Computer Networking Corrosion Technology Criminal Justice Cyber Security Specialty Drafting & Design Technology Fire Protection Legal Assisting/Paralegal Management (General) Nursing/Associate Degree Occupational Safety & Health Technology Photography/Commercial

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Physical Therapist Assistant Process Technology Radiologic Science Radiologic Science— Computed Technology Surgical Technology Welding

Longview Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diesel Technology

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Emergency Medical Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Office Professional Vocational Nursing—LVN Workforce majors need to register at the location where the program is offered. Students who are taking basic classes may register at KC—Longview if they are taking at least one course in Longview.

Orientation Orientation is MANDATORY for all firsttime college students and those transferring with less than 12 hours in order to register for Fall 2014 classes. New students and their parents will hear speakers from student services and campus resources. You will have the chance to meet fellow students, faculty and staff. How do I register in advance for an Orientation Session? Go to www.kilgore.edu/orientation.asp and sign up for the Orientation session you want to attend. If you don’t have computer access, you may go to the library, The Zone Computer lab, or the Woodfin Center for computer use. In order to sign up for New

Student Orientation, you must have received your Kilgore College Student ID number. Check-in for Orientation will begin at 7:30 a.m., with sessions beginning at 8:05 a.m., and ending around 2:30 p.m. All sessions with the exception of the Longview night session will offer registration to the students. May 17 May 20 July 8 July 12 July 30 August 8

June 4 June 12 July 16 July 26 August 12

July 17 Longview Campus (6:00 pm)

Bookstore Bookstore Hours & Location

Kilgore Campus 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday) Devall Student Center- 1st Floor (903) 983-8277 KC- Longview 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Friday) Hendrix Building (903) 236-2059 Extended Hours August 19 from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. August 25 & 26 from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. General information Attention Parents: If you wish to purchase textbooks for students with your credit card, you may use our website. The textbooks may be picked up with no waiting in line. If you have questions, call (903)983-8278. Bookstore Refund Policy • YOU MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CASH REGISTER RECEIPT. • A 10% restocking fee will be charged unless the class is cancelled. • Last day to receive refunds is August 29, 2014. • Items purchased by check cannot be refunded until 5 business days after the purchase. Policy for Returning NEW Textbooks • Books must be clean, unmarked and in original wrap to exchange or receive refund. Packaged textbooks cannot be returned if the shrink wrap has been opened. Computer software, diskettes, calculators, etc. must be in the original, unopened package to be eligible for refund or exchange. Kits are nonrefunable.

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Determining Used Textbook Buyback Value • Has the instructor selected the book for next semester • Does the bookstore have enough copies already • Demand determines value • Has a new edition been published • Is the book in saleable condition

Fall and Spring buybacks take place during the week of finals. Buy Your Books Online No waiting in line to pick up your textbooks. If your account in Campus Connect shows a credit, then you may use your Financial Aid to purchase textbooks on line. Pick up beginning August 11, 2014 First day to use Financial Aid is August 11, 2014 Last day to use Financial Aid is September 10, 2014 For complete and up to date information go online and visit us at www.kcbookstore.com.

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Campus Directory & Map Kilgore College, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662

KC–Longview, 300 S. High, Longview, TX 75601 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday- 7:45a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday- 7:45a.m. – 5:00p.m. Friday- 7:45a.m. – 3:45p.m.

Friday- 7:45a.m. – 2:30p.m.

Main Campus and Switchboard.........................(903) 984-8531

Offices.............................................................(903) 753-2642

Bookstore.........................................................(903) 983-8277 Cashier’s Office................................................(903) 983-8108 Counseling.......................................................(903) 983-8206 eLearning.........................................................(903) 988-3700 Financial Aid....................................................(903) 983-8211 Housing...........................................................(903) 983-8191 Recruitment Services..........................................(903) 983-8209 Registrar’s Office...............................................(903) 983-8606 Scholarships.....................................................(903) 983-8210 Student Success/New Student Orientation...........(903) 988-7537 Testing.............................................................(903) 983-8215

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11. Randolph C. Watson Library/ Elywn Bone Learning Center (BLC) 12. Martha Pfaff Ivan Liberal Arts (LA) 13. Christian Campus Center (CCC) 14. Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) 15. TSF Center (TSF) 16. Music Annex (MUSANNEX) 17. Annex 18. Nolen Street Hall 19. Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence 20. Dodson Auditorium 21. Student Support (SS)

22. Deana Bolton-Covin Rangerette Gymnasium 23. Woodfin Center for Instructional Technology (WC) 24. Old Main Building (OM) 25. Stewart H. McLaurin Administration Building (ADM) 26. East Texas Oil Museum (ETOM) 27. M. Kenneth Whitten Applied Technology Center (AT) 28. Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Center Van Cliburn Auditorium (FA & VCA) 29. Technical Vocational Building (TV)

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30. Bonnie Porter Business Administration Building (BA) 31. Communication & Automotive (CA) 32. Shakespeare Garden 33. Child Development Center (CDC) 34. Bert E. Woodruff Adult Education Center (AEC) 35. Leon Dodgen Physical Plant Center 36. Receiving/Mail Room

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