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Academic Course Catalog and Student Handbook

The UA Cossatot Academic Catalog and Student Handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. This online version of the Catalog and Student Handbook will be updated, as necessary, to provide you the most current and accurate information available. Therefore, you should reference this version rather than a printed copy of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook in order to have the most up to date information. Alternative formats of catalog information may be received by contacting Student Services at 800-844-4471.

Faculty and students are responsible for keeping informed regarding the information contained in this Catalog and other official communications issued by the College regarding regulations, policies, and requirements affecting the employee and the student’s status at the College. Communication venues include but are not limited to, UA Cossatot email, USPS, written announcements, oral announcements, web statements, and Blackboard announcements.

UA COSSATOT CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION

183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832

1558 Hwy 371 West, Nashville, AR 71852

1411 N. Constitution Ave., Ashdown, AR 71822

128 E. Main Lockesburg, AR 71816

Campuses on Google Maps

800-844-4471 / 870-584-4471

www.cccua.edu

AR Relay Services: 711

UA COSSATOT LEADERSHIP INFORMATION

Board of Visitors

Kathy Beavert	Jimmy Tumey	Barbara Horn
Jay Dooley	Glen Lance	Robert Martinez
Tim Pinkerton	Tyler Davis	Angie Walker

UA Cossatot Leadership

Dr. Steve Cole

Chancellor

Dr. Ashley Aylett

Vice Chancellor

Academic Services

Mike Kinkade

Vice Chancellor

Facilities

Charlotte Johnson

Vice Chancellor

Business Services

870-584-1173

870-584-1125

870-584-1320

870-584-1115

Chancellor's Welcome

Welcome to UA Cossatot! Chancellor Steve Cole

You may not know it yet, but you have taken the first step in getting a top-flight education and are on your way to a rewarding career.

Many people know the name Cossatot as it applies to the beautiful local river, but few know that Cossatot is a Native American word meaning "skull crusher." Our college adopted this name when we opened our doors in 1974. We feel that it is a name that fits our school well because imparting knowledge is what we do best at UA Cossatot.

We have come a long way since 1974 – with just 35 students. We now educate more than 1,400 students each semester, helping each student to carve out his or her start to a great future.

UA Cossatot is consistently ranked in the top five colleges in Arkansas for graduation rate and affordability. Our college and our faculty routinely win awards for creativity and excellence. This means you are enrolling in a college that supports and guides you all the way through your classroom education while still making it all incredibly inexpensive to attend.

Throw in the most creative and affordable textbook program in Arkansas, innovation in industry-certified technical training, a college that ranks in the top five for transfer education and you have the recipe for the perfect college for you!

We are glad to welcome you as a part of the "skull crusher" heritage at the University of Arkansas Cossatot.

Dr. Steve Cole
UA Cossatot Chancellor

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATION

WHO WE ARE

Mission
Core Values
Vision
Philosophy of General Education

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES AWARDED

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Course Transfer Policy
Readmitted Students
Programs with Special Admission Procedure
Transfer Admission from other Institutions
Conditional Enrollment
Veterans Preference for Enrollment
High School Programs
Secondary Career Center
Concurrent Enrollment
Special Admission Requirements For High School Students

TUITION AND FEES

Section 702 fo the Veterans Choice Act
Student Account Information
Payment Plan
QuikPAY
Textbook Rental Program
Institutional Refund Policy
Student Account Appeals

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Deadlines
Title IV/Pell Grant Program
Lifetime Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Loans
Federal Work Study
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Financial Aids Appeals Process
Withdrawal and Financial Aid
Financial Aid SAP Credit Hour Requirements
Return of Title IV Funds
Veterans Affairs and Benefits
State Grant Programs and Scholarships
Career Pathways
Foundation and Institutional Scholarships
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
American Indian
Single Parent Scholarship
Workforce Investment Act
Tuition Waivers

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Academic Advising
Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
Adding Courses
Credit for Courses
Auditing Courses
Course Load
UA Cossatot Textbook Program
Attendance Requirements
Dropping Courses
Incomplete Course Grades
Withdrawal from College
Administrative Removal
Grades
Calculation of G.P.A
Student Grade Appeal Procedure
Formal Grade Appeal Process
Academic Probation/Suspension
Appealing Academic Suspensions
Academic Clemency
Graduation Information
Graduation Requirements
Honor Student Designations
Catalog Privilege
Reverse Transfer
Student Academic Integrity
Educational Resource Center
Disability Support Services
Requesting Academic Accommodations
Dual Enrollment/Concurrent Students
Disability Services Grievance Procedures

ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Placement Score Chart
College Level Examination Program – CLEP
Prior Learning Credit
Credit by Exam
Credit for Military Experience
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Includes the following items:
Federal Policies
FERPA
Title IX
Drug-Free School Policy
State Policies
Tobacco-Free School Policy
Act 562
UA Cossatot Policies
Sex Offender Notification
Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Sexual Misconduct
Student Grievance Procedures: Non-Grade Issues
Student Conduct
Student Personal Use of Computers and the Internet
College Student ID and Email
Student Parking on Campus
College Publications
Inclement Weather
Deployment and Military Drill
UA Cossatot Student Involvement
Center for Student Success
Student Activities

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

MEDICAL EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CAMPUS MAPS

2020 - 2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG

2019 - 2020 Academic Catalog / Student Handbook

ACADEMIC CATALOG ARCHIVE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

UA Cossatot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other Civil Rights laws, and offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Employment preference is given to applicants possessing a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) with all other qualifications being equal. Programs and activities of UAC are provided to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran or special disabled veteran status, or sex. Questions or concerns regarding affirmative action can be directed to the Compliance Officer, c/o UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832. For Arkansas, RELAY Voiced Services call 711 or 800-285-1121.