Academics

Grades

What can I do to protest or change a grade?	Students have the right to grieve a grade. The procedure is outlined in the UACCB Catalog/Student Handbook on page 51, or at our website, www.uaccb.edu	Instructor Division Chair Vice Chancellor for Learning and Student Services
I took a class at another school and then repeated it at UACCB. I don’t want the grade for the class taken at the other school to be calculated in my GPA from UACCB. What do I need to do?	Grades do not transfer nor are they calculated in a student’s GPA. Student Information Officer will address all requests for course transfer.	Shelly Moser, Director of Student Records and Information ext 1234
How can I have a letter grade removed from my UACCB transcript?	Students may be able to remove prior grades if they qualify for the Academic Fresh Start. These procedures are outlined in the UACCB Catalog/Student Handbook on page 46.	Shelly Moser, Director of Student Records and Information ext 1234 Faculty Member assigning the grade Appropriate Division Chair Vice Chancellor for Learning and Student Services
How do I take a course pass/fail and how will it affect my grades?	UACCB does not currently allow for a student to take a course pass/fail. The student may request to audit a course; this designation does not affect the student’s grade point average. This procedure is outline in the UACCB Catalog/Student Handbook on page 49.	Shelly Moser, Director of Student Records and Information ext 1234 Academic Advisor

Transfer

How do I find out if coursework from my previous college will transfer?

Student Services addresses all requests for course transfer.

Tracey Bustos, Student Information Officer ext 1327

Graduation

I would like to substitute a course to meet a graduation requirement. What do I need to do?	A student must seek an exception from his/her advisor. The Substitution/Elective Form must be completed and this request must be approved by the appropriate division chair. The exception must be noted on the student’s Intent to Graduate document.	Academic Advisor Division Chair
I missed the graduation application deadline. What do I need to do now to be able to graduate?	Currently, if a student misses the deadline to file Intent to Graduate form an exception can be granted.	Academic Advisor Division Chair Shelly Moser, Director of Student Records and Information ext 1234

Distance Education

What kinds of programs are available through distance education?

UACCB offers an Associate of Arts degree online.

Academic Advisor Online Advisor Dean of Learning ext 1332

Baccalaureate Degree Opportunities

Are there any Baccalaureate or Master’s degree opportunities at UACCB?

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Vocational Education with a focus in Human Resource Development. The University of Arkansas Medical Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing coordinated by UACCB. This degree provides the Associate Degree Nursing to obtain a BSN. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers a Master of Business Administration on the campus of UACCB.

Admission Office UAF 1-800-377-8632 (479) 575-5347 Counselor’s Hotline 1-800-718-9750 Admission Office UAMS BSN Coordinator UACCB Nursing and Allied Health Division College of Nursing: (501) 686-5374 Admissions Office UALR 1-800-482-8892 Admissions Counselors: Keesha Bryant (501) 569-3487 Marlana Lewis (501) 569-3487