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Grade Replacement
A student who has repeated a course
may petition to have the higher grade
remain on his/her transcript and have the
lower grade changed to an “R” to indicate
the course was retaken. Students may
replace up to 12 semester credits of 100
level or higher coursework. A students’
academic standing (Dean’s list, probation,
suspension, etc.) cannot be retroactively
changed by retaking courses. Students
may not apply for grade replacement for
courses in which they received a sanction
for academic dishonesty.
Procedures: A student must submit a
Request to Change Grade for Repeated
Courses to the Admissions and Records
office after completing the repeated
course. If a student does not submit the
form, no grade changes or calculation will
occur. Additional information is available
from the Admissions and Records office.
Students must complete the Grade
Replacement formlistedunderdocuments
and forms located on the Admissions and
Records web page http://www.tmcc.edu/
admissions/. The completed formmust be
submitted to the Admissions and Records
office located in RDMT 319. Completed
forms may also be submitted via fax, as a
scanned document sent via an email, or in
person to the department. TMCC 10/11
Academic Forgiveness
Students may petition, one time
only, to have up to two consecutive
semesters worth of credits adjusted on
their academic record. The names of the
courses will remain on the transcript,
grades will be converted to “W” and a
notation will be placed on the record
indicating that a petition was filed and
academic forgiveness granted for the
semester(s) indicated. All grades for the
semester(s) will be converted and none of
the forgiven coursework will calculate into
the TMCC GPA.
Procedure: To receive academic
forgiveness, three years need to have
passed following the semester(s) forgiven,
and a minimum of 15 credits need to be
completed, with a cumulative minimum
GPA of 2.2, in the interim. Transfer work
can be considered and transcripts need to
be submitted.
Students must complete the Academic
Forgiveness form listed under documents
and forms located on the Admissions and
Records web page http://www.tmcc.edu/
admissions/. The completed formmust be
submitted to the Admissions and Records
office located at RDMT 319. Completed
forms may be submitted via fax, as a
scanned document sent via an email, or in
person to the department. TMCC 7/11
Campus Organizations
Student Government
Association (SGA) of TMCC
The SGA is comprisedof a President, Vice
President, Treasurer, Secretary and seven
(7) student senators elected annually by
the student body and meets regularly to
serve the TMCC student body by:
• Serving as the official voice of the
student body of TMCC;
• Providing student representation on
college committees and otherwise;
• Recommending action to the
appropriate campus bodies or
individuals on issues, programs and
services affecting students;
• Reviewing requests for new student
organizations and recognize those
that meet specified requirements.
Any TMCC student interested in an
opportunity to serve or volunteer on an
activity or event should contact the SGA
advisor at 775-673-8298 for additional
information.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Student clubs and organizations may be
formed if they have as their purpose one
or more of the following objectives:
• To increase and stimulate the
students’ knowledge and interest in
their curricular field;
• To promote a feeling of felowship
among students with similar
academic interests;
• To sponsor educational and
recreational activities;
• To instill a feeling of unity and loyalty
to the college.
All student organizations must have
an approved advisor, a constitution and
byloaws, and be approved by the SGA
and the college president. TMCC students
may also participate in specified clubs and
organizations at the University of Nevada,
Reno. More information about clubs at
UNR can be obtained from the activities
office at 775-784-6589.
The clubs listed below are an example,
but not a comprehensive list, of the
various types of clubs and organizations
students may consider joining:
• American Institute of Architect
Students (AIAS)
• Early Child Education Club
• Entrepreneur Club
• History Club
• International Club
• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
• Philippine United Students
Organizations (PUSO)
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honors
Society
• Student American Dental Hygienists
Association (SADHA)
• UMOJA Society
Campus Services
Bookstore
The bookstore is located in the Red
Mountain Building, room 103 and is open
all year long for textbooks, supplies, TMCC
merchandise and great snacks to keep you
going. Hours are posted on our Web site,
which is open 24/7 at www.tmcc.bkstr.
com. We are open extended hours at the
beginning of each term.
The bookstore gladly offers refunds
and exchanges. However, it is mandatory
that you bring in the sales receipt, return
merchandise in “like-new” purchase
condition with the plastic wrap unopened
(if applicable). The last day for a full refund
is one week after the start of classes.
After that, you will have two business
days from the date of purchase to return
your text. Software is not returnable if
the plastic wrap or package has been
opened. For more information on refunds
or exchanges, contact the bookstore at
775-673-7172
Please note: the cost of books is not
included in class fees.
Child Care/Kindergarten
The E.L. Cord Child Care Center is your
partner in the care and education of your
child. Our center is conveniently located
on TMCC’s Dandini Campus. To enroll your
child in care, or our licensed kindergarten
program, please stop in and fill out a wait-
list card. The Center offers full-time and
part-time options for children of students,
employees, and the community. A
Semester Care Option is available to TMCC
students and faculty.
A first and last week’s tuition payment is
due upon your child’s registration, as well
as a $50 per child enrollment fee. Semester
Care requires a $25 deposit, 50% of tuition
before care begins and the remaining
50% is due within 20 business days.The
center is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6
p.m. Call 775-674-7515 for details and rates
or stop in and pick up a brochure.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center in RDMT 101 is
available for staff and studentmembership,
as well as selected physical education
classes.
The TMCC Fitness Center provides a
welcoming environment for students,
faculty and staff for physical activity and
general wellness. The center also promotes
educational opportunities and an overall
health awareness environment. To join the
fitness center, purchase a membership or
day pass at the controller’s office or take a
physical education class that requires time
in the fitness center. See the current class
schedule for information on those courses.