Student Guide
This site is intended exclusively for the student at every one of the Maricopa Community Colleges and Skill Centers. Here you’ll find the various laws, policies and regulations that most directly affect your college experience. Among the “Other Resources” are links to other sites that will help you learn more about the law in general, as well as about the Maricopa District itself.
Copyright
- Copyright Act Compliance (2.4.5 AR) -- The Maricopa Community Colleges' policy statement of copyright.
- Copyright Guidelines -- A concise and highly readable explanation of everything you wanted to know about copyright law.
- What Students Should Know About Copyright -- Things related to copyright of which every student should be aware.
- Copyright Tutorial -- An interactive tutorial that lets you test your knowledge of copyright law.
Discrimination Complaints
- Non-Discrimination Policy -- The Maricopa Community Colleges' policy against discrimination.
- Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Students -- (See Section III: Reporting Discrimination) How you may file a complaint if you have been the victim of discrimination.
Essential tools
- Eligibility for Accommodations & Required Disability Documentation -- On obtaining accommodations for a disability, and providing documentation to the college's disability resources office.
- Course Substitution Policy --The Maricopa Community Colleges' general policy statement on the substitution of course offerings for meeting academic requirements as an accommodation for a disability.
- Course Substitution for Students with Documented Disabilities -- Information on how to go about seeking a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability.
- Course Substitution Request Checklist -- A list of what is necessary to request a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability. (See link in the navigation below.)
- Eligibility of Students Taking Reduced Course Loads -- The process by which a student who is taking a reduced course load as an accommodation for a disability may nevertheless be deemed a full-time student.
- Release of Information to ADA Academic Council -- Authorizing the release of information to support a request for a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability.
- Third Party Release of Information -- Authorizing the release of information to a third party.
- Sign Language Interpreter -- A general policy statement on enlisting the services of sign language interpreters for hearing impaired students.
Course Substitution Request Checklist
District policy requires that all requests for course substitutions based upon disability be reviewed by the ADA Academic Council.
DRS Managers should assist the student in compiling the information listed below and forward as ONE document to Robert Bienkowski, Legal Services Department, District Support Services Center.
- General Requirements
- Must be a current MCCCD student and
- Registered with Disability Services with an active course accommodation plan
- Letter of support from current Disability Resources & Services Manager
- Documentation of disability by a qualified medical professional, to include the following: (only information that has already been submitted to the DRS may accompany a course substitution request. Please submit only the most current documentation - within FIVE years.)
- Clear disability diagnosis with description of symptoms
- Current level of functioning
- Adult-normed standardized tests
- Substantial limitation determined
- Impact on learning determined
- Letter of request from student, to include the following:
- History of course attempts
- History of academic accommodations and tutoring services
- Current program of study
- Requested course to be substituted (see #4)
- Unofficial transcripts (must support a history of course completion or withdrawal)
- High School (if applicable)
- College(s)
Financial Aid
The financial aid campus phone number for ALL colleges is 1.855.622.2332.
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- GateWay Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Rio Salado College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
Harassment
Essential tools
- Sexual Harassment Policy for Employees and Students -- The Maricopa Community Colleges' policy against sexual harassment.
- Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Students -- (See Section III: Reporting Discrimination) How you may file a complaint if you have been the victim of sexual harassment.
- Sexual Harassment On-Line Tutorial -- An interactive tutorial that explains the law of sexual harassment both at work and on campus. (See link in the navigation below.)
Sexual Harassment On-Line Tutorial
Preventing Sex Discrimination and Harassment is a mandatory online training course. This course will foster a safe and productive work environment by training employees on what is considered sexual harassment, prevention training, and what to do if they see or experience sexual harassment. This course is required by Federal Law and will provide information on preventing sex harassment and the federal laws dealing with this topic.
Current faculty, employees, and Persons of Interest (POI)* must complete the course within Canvas. New employees will be required to complete the course within 30 days of start date.
Get Started
Log in to ELC to complete appropriate required courses based on your role within the Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) (Log-in instructions)
Person of Interest (POI)*, meaning someone who has a relationship with Maricopa, in a non-employee capacity, in which he or she is required to have access to one or more Maricopa systems accessed through an MEID. POIs are important as they may have a relationship with Maricopa in which they have access to information that is protected by law from inappropriate disclosure and misappropriation.
If you need clarification on what district-wide training you are required to complete, please contact the Center for Employee & Organizational Development (CEOD) at 480-731-8209.
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Page Updated 07/24/2018
Non-Instructional Grievances
Non-Instructional Complaint Resolution Process -- How to complain to college officials about matters that do not involve either grades or unlawful discrimination.
Residency and Enrollment
- Admission/Registration/Enrollment -- The important regulations about becoming a student at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Residency Guidelines -- Law and policies regarding residency and paying in-state or out-of-state tuition, as well as how to appeal a determination about your own residency status
Student Conduct
- Compliance with Policies, Rules and Regulations-- The Maricopa Community Colleges' general policy statement about the effect of policies and regulations.
- Disciplinary Standards -- The Maricopa Community Colleges' general policy statement on student conduct.
- Student Disciplinary Code -- Specific conduct that is grounds for student discipline, as well as a description of a student's due process rights in discipline matters.
- Hazing Prevention Regulation -- An explanation of hazing, which is prohibited conduct at each college.
- Alcoholic Beverages - Usage Regulation --The prohibition against the possession on consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Weapons Policy -- The Maricopa Community Colleges' policy statement of the possession of concealed weapons on campus or at a college activity.
Student Insurance
There are no plans in place for students at this time.
Student Responsibilities
- Scholastic Standards -- A comprehensive regulation on academic expectations, as well as provisions regarding withdrawal from classes, honors programs, and much more.
- Student Governance -- How student governance groups are established at any of the colleges.
- Technology Resource Standards -- The policy statement governing the acceptable use of technology in the Maricopa County Community College District.
- Parking and Traffic Regulations -- Bringing a vehicle on the premises.
- Tobacco-Free Environment -- The District-wide policy statement about smoking on the premises at any of the colleges.
Student Rights
- Veterans Services -- Important information for veterans who want to attend any of the colleges.
Students with Disabilities
Essential tools
- Eligibility for Accommodations & Required Disability Documentation -- On obtaining accommodations for a disability, and providing documentation to the college's disability resources office.
- Course Substitution Policy --The Maricopa Community Colleges' general policy statement on the substitution of course offerings for meeting academic requirements as an accommodation for a disability.
- Course Substitution for Students with Documented Disabilities -- Information on how to go about seeking a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability.
- Course Substitution Request Checklist -- A laundry list of what is necessary to request a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability.
- Eligibility of Students Taking Reduced Course Loads -- The process by which a student who is taking a reduced course load as an accommodation for a disability may nevertheless be deemed a full-time student.
- Release of Information to ADA Academic Council -- Authorizing the release of information to support a request for a course substitution as an accommodation for a disability.
- Third Party Release of Information -- Authorizing the release of information to a third party.
- Sign Language Interpreter -- A general policy statement on enlisting the services of sign language interpreters for hearing impaired students.
Your College Records
- A FERPA Primer --The basics of FERPA--the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
- Student Records -- The Maricopa County Community College District's Annual Notification Statement, as required under FERPA.
- Authorization to Release Education Record
- Classroom Work (download)
- Non-Classroom Work (download) (PDF)
- Financial (download)
Your Safety
Essential tools
- Clery Act: Links to Campus Crime Statistics --Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act.
- College Safety Sites -- Links to the web sites maintained by the College Safety departments at the colleges.
Links to Campus Crime-Reporting Statistics
College Safety
Under recent amendments to the Campus Security Act (now more commonly referred to as the Clery Act, after a Pennsylvania university student who was murdered in her dormitory room) institutions that participate in federal financial-aid programs must now detail their safety-oriented policies and programs to both students and employees. In compliance with the Clery Act mandates, here are links to crime-report statistics at each of the Maricopa colleges. [Rev 100411]
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- GateWay Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Rio Salado Community College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
Page Updated 02/06/17
Links to College Safety Sites at the Maricopa Community Colleges
College Safety
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- GateWay Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Rio Salado Community College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
Page Updated 11/16/07