FAQs

When do classes start?

Central Carolina Community College creates a semester calendar that details the beginning of classes as well as other important dates for each semester. This calendar can be viewed online at 90mk.web-sitemap.jiyutattoo.com.

What is a minimester session?

The Fall and Spring semesters are comprised of two 8-week minimester sessions. Courses offered in minimester format will be an accelerated 8-week course versus a regular semester course that is 16 weeks in length. The Summer semester only has one 8-week minimester session since the semester is only ten weeks in length.

Can I register early?

Yes. Currently enrolled students have a two-week earlier registration access. New students do not have early registration periods.

Do I have to see my Academic Advisor to register for classes?

Yes. All returning students must meet with their Academic Advisor each semester to plan out courses for the upcoming semester and have their advising hold lifted. Your Academic Advisor is knowledgeable about your curriculum requirements and program offerings and he or she will be aware of any curriculum and/or course changes. Once you have met with your Academic Advisor, you may register for courses through WebAdvisor.

Be aware that students CANNOT register for courses after the semester has begun. They must work with their advisor during the first week of the semester or with an Admissions Specialist for any late start classes.

Can I register online for my classes?

Yes. Once a student has met with an Academic Advisor or Admissions Specialist to plan out courses for the upcoming semester and had their advising hold lifted, the student may register for courses through WebAdvisor.

Be aware that students CANNOT register for courses after the semester has begun. They must work with their advisor during the first week of the semester or with an Admissions Specialist for any late start classes in order to do this.

I would like to know more about the class I want to take. Where can I find course descriptions?

Course descriptions for all of the classes we offer are contained in the college catalog. The college catalog can be viewed online.

How many semester hours is considered full-time enrollment?

Twelve or more semester hours is considered full-time enrollment.

What is the difference between a seated class and a distance education class?

A seated class is conducted in a classroom on campus. A distance education class is conducted through the internet. Some internet courses may use several media formats, including DVDs or online videos.

Can I register for a class without the corresponding lab?

No, you must register for both the class and the lab.

Can I take the day class and the night lab?

No, students registering for a day class must take the day lab. Students registering for the night class must take the night lab. Labs are usually conducted at the same time on a different day or directly after the class lecture ends.

Do I have to take developmental classes?

Developmental classes are required if your placement test scores are below the minimum placement test scores required for your curriculum. Developmental classes are designed to improve a student's English and/or math capabilities so that they will be successful in their curriculum classes.

What is a Credit Hour?

According to 澳门黄金城赌城 policy, the College follows the requirements of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges in awarding curriculum credit hours for instruction. The amount of credit hours awarded for each course at 澳门黄金城赌城 is determined by the North Carolina Community College System and listed in the Combined Course Library available on the System’s webpage.

Following is the NCCCS convention for awarding credit hours from course hours:

• For every 16 classroom hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
• For every 32 hours of "experiential laboratory work," one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
• For every 48 hours of "faculty directed laboratory work" one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
• For every 48 clinical hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.
• For every 160 work experience hours, one semester (credit) hour is awarded.

All Programs of Study meet the NCCCS requirement set forth in Statewide Curriculum Standards.