Course Syllabus

Resource Center:

Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat, stable housing, or meeting other basic needs, and believes this may affect performance in this course, is urged to contact me (your professor) or the campus Resource Center for support.  The Resource Center and Food Pantry is located behind the Student Lounge/Game Room on the second floor of College Center, across from the cafeteria. For more information contact the Resource Center and Food Pantry at: ResourceCenterAndFoodPanty@raritanval.edu. For a video of what services are available, please watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfpbfSoGGK4 

Childcare Services:

The Children’s Campus at RVCC offers on-campus childcare to student-parents while they go to class, study, complete coursework or work during the week.  Spaces are limited.  Call 908 – 231 – 8807 or visit their webpage for more information.

Accommodations and Disability Services:

Raritan Valley Community College offers reasonable accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities.  Any student who has a documented disability and wishes to self-identify  should contact the Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Education at (908) 526-1200 ext. 8534, or email caie@raritanval.edu. Accommodations are individualized and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  In order to receive accommodations, students must be registered with the Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Education.  Students should register with the office as soon as possible.  No accommodation is official until the Accommodation Letter is issued from the student to their instructor. 

Advising and Counseling Services

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning. We care about your overall well-being and RVCC Counseling Services is here to help with any issues you may experience.  If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, personal distress, and/or addictions, counselors are available during business hours in the Advising and Counseling Services (ACS) suite, 1^st Floor, College Center.  Personal crises are a priority in ACS and all services are free and confidential.

For appointments, call (908)526-1200 X8336 or email counselors at personalcounseling@raritanval.edu.  Emails will not be checked outside of the hours of operation.  After hours, or during college breaks or closures contact Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) at 908-526-4100 (24/7) or dial 911 and go to your nearest emergency room.

On and Off Campus Resources:

·       www.raritanval.edu/suicideprevention

·       N.J. HOPE LINE at 855-654-6735 for peer support and suicide prevention hotline;

·       REACH NJ at 844-732-2465 for help navigating/accessing treatment for addiction

Academic Support Center:

The Academic Support Center on the third floor of the Bateman Center offers free drop-in tutoring and support services for most disciplines offered by RVCC, including all composition classes.

Transfer and Career Services:

The RVCC Career Services Faculty and staff educate and support students in their career and life planning and prepare them for lifelong success. The office helps students build confidence and overcome obstacles, connect academic and co-curricular experiences, develop professional success skills, gain career related experiences, and create a powerful, personal digital identity.  We offer career counseling and coaching, skills assessments, guided career exploration and decision-making; resume and cover letter review, assistance with internship and job searches, interview preparation, access to mentors and career connections, employer insights programs, and many more opportunities to prepare for your future. 

It's never too early to begin exploring!  Start your personal and professional journey, bridge your academic and professional life.

Below are some useful resources and contact information that can assist students with their career and life planning and preparation, and employment search.  

·        Career Services Contacts

·        Career-exploration resources by RVCC major (including Professional Industry Associations)

·        O*NET Online and Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore careers

·        Focus Career Planning Tool (inside Lions Den)

·        What Can I do with this Major

·        DEI Career Resources

·        RVCC "Lion Job & Internship Board" 

Transferring credits:

In order to transfer credit back to your home four-year institution, you will need to request RVCC to send a transcript to the school at the conclusion of your last class for the semester.  To do this:

1.   Access the National Student Clearinghouse website, www.getmytranscript.com

2.   Click on the Order button

3.   Let Transcript Ordering walk you through placing your order.
*There is a $7.25 processing fee that will be required for each request.

FALL 2021 WITHDRAWAL SCHEDULE: 

FULL TERM (Fourteen weeks)  9/1/2021 – 12/13/2021
Last day to withdraw:          to receive:

-        September 8...................... 100% refund

-        September 15.................... without course on record

-        September 15.................... 50% refund

-        After September 15 .......... No refund

-        November 17..................... a “W” grade

-        November 17..................... Change to an Audit Grade with Instructor Approval

-        After November 17............ No Withdrawals
** The Fall 2021 refund schedule can be found in the RVCC Commons->Finance->Payment Information->Refund Policies->Fall 2021 Refund Schedule.