Student Handbook

The Student Handbook has been designed as a user-friendly resource to answer the most frequently asked questions students have about services, programs, expectations and procedures. It is intended to help you successfully transition to college life and become fully engaged in your college educational experience. The Student Handbook is meant to complement the academic catalog, not to replace it. We trust that you will use it to find answers to your questions about your college experience.

Table of Contents

• President’s Message  
• Vice President’s Message  
• Student Handbook Introduction ​ 
  • Publication Notice ​ 
• About Us
  • Mission, Vision, and Values  
  • Non-Discrimination Statement  
• About Southside Virginia Community College ​ 
  • Accreditation
    • Regional Accreditation  
    • Associate Degree Nursing Program Accreditation  
    • Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedic Program Accreditation  
  • Types of Academic Programs ​ 
    • Occupational-Technical Education  
    • Career Study Certificate   
    • Certificate   
    • Associate of Applied Science   
    • Associate of Arts and Sciences   
    • College Transfer Education   
    • Dual Enrollment  
  • Academic Program Student Handbooks  
  • Campus and Site Locations  
  • Important Phone Numbers  
• Academic Information  
  • Academic Load  
  • Academic Renewal  
  • Attendance   
  • Examinations  
  • Grading System for Credit Courses  
  • Grading System Non-Credit Activities  
  • Credit For Prior Learning  
  • Online Classes  
  • Registering for Classes  
    • In-Person Registration  
    • On-line Registration  
    • Telephone Registration  
  • Repeating a Course  
  • Transfer Credits  
  • Withdrawal from a Course  
  • Withdrawal from the Course  
• Helpful Things to Know  
  • Academic Calendar  
  • Academic Honesty Statement  
  • Bus services  
  • Bookstore  
    • Return Policies  
  • Business Office  
  • Checks  
  • Children on campus  
  • College Terms You Need to Know  
  • Dress Code  
  • Facsimile Machine Use  
  • Food and Beverages  
  • Lost and Found  
  • Mobile Apps  
  • Official College Communications   
  • Outstanding Financial Debt to the College (Encumbrances)  
  • Parking  
  • Paying for College  
    • Estimated Cost of Attendance  
    • Net Price Calculator  
    • Types of Aid Available  
    • Payment Plans  
  • Pets on Campus  
  • Selling and Solicitation on Campus  
  • Student Health Care Coverage  
  • Student Services
    • Admissions and Records  
    • Academic Advising  
    • Career Counseling  
    • Disability Services  
    • Early Alert  
    • Financial Aid  
    • The Learning Commons  
    • Single Stop  
    • Student Success and Retention  
      • Testing Centers  
      • Veterans Affairs  
    • Student ID Card  
    • Tutoring at the Learning Commons  
    • Voter Registration  
  • Financial Information  
    • Tuition and Fees  
    • Refund Policies  
      • How will I Get My Refund?   
    • Military Student Refunds  
  • Library (Learning Resource Services – LRS)  
  • Campus Safety and Security  
  • Notifications to Students
    • Annual Security Report (Clery Report)   
    • Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct Bill of Rights  
    • Complaints/Grievances  
    • Computer Ethics Guidelines  
    • Copyright Laws  
    • Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Of 1989  
    • Electronic Content Disclaimer  
    • Federal Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)  
      • Virginia Freedom of Information Act – Rights and Responsibilities  
    • HIV/ARC/AIDS Policy  
    • Privacy Policy  
    • Smoking/Tobacco Policy - Indoor Air Act  
    • Student Conduct Policy & Disciplinary Procedures  
    • Title IX  
• Campus Life  
  • Alpha Theta Upsilon - Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)   
  • Athletics  
  • Clubs and Student Organizations  
  • Mentoring Programs  
  • SVCC Expressive Activity Policy  
  • Space Reservation Procedures  
  • Student Activities  
• Student Representation in College Governance