Revision Date: 121010 1 Revision Date: 121010 2 When a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades is used in the calculation of CGAP and the total credit hours for the original course and the repeated course are included in the Total Credit Hours Attempted (in the previous Satisfactory 4.0 80-89% B 3.0 70-79% C 2.0 0-69% F 0 Transfer Credit ADDENDUM effective December 7, 2010: The foll owing Graduation Requirements replace those on page 8 of the catalog: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Revision Date: 121010 3 ADDENDUM effective December 7, 2010: The followi ng class attendance hours replace those in the Texas Student Information section on page 62 of the catalog: Students attend class Monday – Friday. Morning classes are from 6:00 AM to 12:15 PM; afternoon classes are from 12:45 PM to 7:00 PM; and night classes are from 7:30 PM – 1:45 AM. Students have regularly scheduled breaks throughout each class ADDENDUM effective December 7, 2010: The foll owing order of refunds replaces the section on page 24 of the catalog: Refunds are allocated in the following order: Unsubsidized Direct Stafford loans (other than PLUS loans). Federal Perkins loans. Direct PLUS loans. Federal Pell Grants for which a return of funds is required. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords stud ents certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the institution receives a request A student should submit to the Registrar’s Office a written requ est that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect The Registrar will make arrangements for access and will notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Registrar, the Registrar shall advise the student of the correct official t whom the request should be addressed. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the st udent’s privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the institution to amend a record should write to the Registrar, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed. If the institution decides not to amend the record as requeste d, the institution will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. The right to provide written cons ent before the institution discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclo sure without consent. The institution discloses education records without a stud ent’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitima te educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the institution in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or suppo rt staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the institutio n has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using institution employees or officials (such as an attorney, au ditor or collection agent); a person serving the institution i an advisory capacity; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the of ficial needs to review an educat ion record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the institution. Upon request, the institution also discloses education record s without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Revision Date: 121010 4 From time to time the institution publishes communications, su ch as graduation and honor roll lists, that include students’ names and programs of study. A student who wishes not to be t in writing to the Registrar. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202 ADDENDUM effective November 11, 2010: The fo llowing replaces the last paragraph in the Accreditation and Affiliations section beginning on page 2 of the catalog: Copies of accreditation, approval and membership documentation is available for inspection at each campus. Please contact the campus president to re view this material. ADDENDUM effective October 15, 2010; Housing Fees, Deposit, and Rent revised effective December 3, 2010: Appendix B: Tuition and Fees on page 68 is replaced with the following Program Offerings Length Diploma Programs 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. im and Upholstery Technology 12 mo. Collision/Refinishing and Upholstery Technology 65.0 $29,250 12 mo. Diesel/Auto Vehicle Technology 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. Diesel Technology with Trim and Upholstery Technology 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. Advanced Diesel Technology 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. Motorsports Chassis Fabrication with Automotive Technology 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. Motorsports Chassis Fabrication with Collision/Refinishing Technology 65.0 $29,250 12 mo. Motorsports Chassis Fabrication with Diesel Technology 60.0 $29,250 12 mo. 12 mo. 12 mo. 12 mo. ssociate in Specialized Technology Degree Programs Automotive Technology and Management 65.0 $29,250 12 mo. Collision/Refinishing Technology and Management 70.0 $29,250 12 mo. Diesel Technology and Management 65.0 $29,250 12 mo. Books and tools are loaned to the student at no additional charge. Revision Date: 121010 5 Refundable tool deposit - $100 Housing Fees, Deposits, and Rent Non-refundable housing reservation fee $50 Refundable damage deposit $150 Rent per month $300 – 450 (P rice dependant on location) Application Fee A $100 application fee will be due at the time of signing the enrollment agreement. ADDENDUM effective September 15, 2010: The foll owing policy is added to the ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES on page 15 of the catalog: It is the intention of WyoTech to strictly enforce a policy of zero tolerance for copyright viol ations and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Any student who engages in th e unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, is subject to sanctions under the Code of Student Conduc t. Additionally, a person foun to have committed a copyright violation may be liable for up to $150,000 for each separate ac t of infringeme subject to criminal prosecution. A person may be held liable even if he or she was unaware that they were violating the law. ADDENDUM effective September 15, 2010: The U.S. ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP on page 27 of the catalog is replaced with the following, an d includes students who enrolled on 8/9/2010 and forward: U.S. ARMED FORCES SCHOLARSHIP With deep gratitude to the men and women who serve our country, all WyoTech schools, with the exception of the Blairsville campus, are pleased to provide all members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves, as well as all honorably discharged veterans, who do not qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon program, a scholarship equal to the $100 study. For additional information regarding the U.S. Armed Forc Scholarship please contact your re spective Admissions Representative. Be a high school graduate or equivalency; Provide proof of DD Form 214 or required documents prior to beginning classroom attendance; Discharge must state “Honorable.” The discharge must be fully honorable: Discharges listed as “Under Honorable Conditions” and “General” are not eligible for the WyoTech Armed Forces Scholarship; Be released from the Armed Forces with service characterize Be a high school graduate or equivalency; Revision Date: 121010 6 ADDENDUM effective September 1, 2010: The school is no longer enrolling Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) students and all references to ATB are hereby eliminated from the school catalog; however, students who had previously enrolled under the ATB provision an d then withdrew are eligible for reentry. ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The campus has restructured the class schedule for its current program offerings and will no longer enroll new students into any 8 hour, 9 month, program after September 24, 2010. Beginning August 9th the campus will start enrolling new studen ts into 6.25 hour, 12 month, programs following the program schedule immediately below. ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The foll owing information is added to Appendix C: Academic Calendar on page 69 of the catalog: CALENDARS 6.25 HOUR PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2011 Academic Calendar *January Regi stration ......................................................................................................... ............................................. January 2, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .......................... January 3 – Febr uary 25, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ........................................... February 25, 2011 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... .................... February 26 – Fe bruary 28, 2011 *February Regi strati on ........................................................................................................ ........................................ February 28, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .................................... March 1 – April 25, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ................................................. April 25, 2011 Scheduled Break .............................................................................................................. .................................. April 26 – Ap ril 27, 2011 Spring Schedule 2011 *April Regi on ........................................................................................................... ................................................... April 27, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .................................... April 28 – Ju ne 23, 2011 Memorial Day (Observed) ....................................................................................................... ............................................ May 30 , 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... .................................................. June 23, 2011 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... .................................. June 24 – June 27, 2011 Summer Schedule 2011 *June Regist ration ............................................................................................................ ................................................... June 27, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................................ June 28 – Au gust 23, 2011 Independence Day (Observed) ................................................................................................... ............................................ July 4, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... .............................................. August 23, 2011 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ........................... August 24 – Au gust 25, 2011 *August Regi strati on .......................................................................................................... .............................................. August 25, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ............................ August 26 – Oc tober 21, 2011 Labor Day (O bserved) .......................................................................................................... ........................................ September 5, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ............................................. October 21, 2011 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ........................ October 22 – Oc tober 24, 2011 Fall Schedule 2011 *October Regi stration ......................................................................................................... ........................................... October 24, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ....................... October 25 – De cember 21, 2011 Thanksgiving Holiday .......................................................................................................... .............................. November 24 – 27, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ......................................... December 21, 2011 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ............ December 22, 2011 – January 2, 2012 2012 Academic Calendar *January Regi stration ......................................................................................................... ............................................. January Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .......................... January 3 – Febr uary 27, 2012 Revision Date: 121010 7 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... .......................................... February 27, 2012 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ................... February 28 – Fe bruary 29, 2012 *February Regi strati on ........................................................................................................ ........................................ February Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................................... March 1 – April 25, 2012 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ................................................. April 25, 2012 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ................................. April 26 – Ap Spring Schedule 2012 *April Regi on ........................................................................................................... ................................................... April 27, 2012 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................................... April 30 – Ju ne 25, 2012 Memorial Day (Observed) ....................................................................................................... ............................................ May 28, 2012 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ................................................. June 25, 2012 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... .................................. June 26 – June 27, 2012 Summer Schedule 2012 *June Regist ration ............................................................................................................ .................................................. June 27, 2012 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................................ June 28 – Au gust 23, 2012 Independence Day (Observed) ................................................................................................... ........................................... July 4, Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ..............................................August 23 , 2012 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... .......................... August 24 – Au gust 26, 2012 *August Regi strati on .......................................................................................................... .............................................. August 25, 2012 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ........................... August 27 – Oc tober 22, 2012 Labor Day (O bserved) .......................................................................................................... ....................................... September 3, 2012 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ............................................ October Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ........................ October 23 –Oct ober 24, 2012 Fall Schedule 2012 *October Regi stration ......................................................................................................... ........................................... October Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ....................... October 25 –Dec ember 21, 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday .......................................................................................................... .............................. November 22 – 25, 2012 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ......................................... December Winter Break .................................................................................................................. .............. December 22, 2012 – January 1, 2013 ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010; update d to include Summer Schedule 2011 effective December 7, 2010: The following information rep laces Appendix C: Academic Calendar on page 69 of the catalog: 2010 Academic Calendar Summer Schedule 2010 Registra tion .................................................................................................................. ....................................................... June 25, 2010 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .................................. June 28 – Au gust 6, 2010 *August Regi strati on .......................................................................................................... ............................................... August 9, 2010 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ......................... August 9 – September 17, 2010 Labor Day (O bserved) .......................................................................................................... ....................................... September 6, 2010 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ........................................ September 17, 2010 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... .............. September 18 – September 26, 2010 Fall Schedule 2010 Registra tion .................................................................................................................. ............................................. September 24, 2010 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................... September 27 – November 5, 2010 *November Regi strati on^ ....................................................................................................... ..................................... November 8, 2010 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ .................... November 8 – December 21, 2010 Thanksgiving Holiday .......................................................................................................... ............................. November 25 – 26, 2010 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ......................................... December 21, 2010 Scheduled Break ............................................................................................................... ............ December 22, 2010 – January 2, 2011 Revision Date: 121010 8 2011 Academic Calendar *January Regi strati on^ ........................................................................................................ ............................................ January 3, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ........................... January 3 – Febr uary 11, 2011 *February Regi strati on^ ....................................................................................................... ........................................ February 14, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ........................... February 14 – March 25, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ............................................... March 25, 2011 Scheduled Break .............................................................................................................. ................................. March 26 – Ap ril 3, 2011 Spring Schedule 2011 *April Regi on^ .......................................................................................................... .................................................... April 4, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ....................................... April 4 – Ma y 13, 2011 *May Regist ration^ ............................................................................................................ ................................................... May 16 , 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ..................................... May 16 – Ju ne 24, 2011 Memorial Day (Observed) ....................................................................................................... ............................................ May 30 , 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ................................................. June 24, 2011 Summer Schedule 2011 *June Regist ration^ ........................................................................................................... ................................................. June 30, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ................................. June 30 – Au gust 11, 2011 Independence Day Holi day....................................................................................................... .............................................. July 4, 2011 *August Regi strati on^ ......................................................................................................... ............................................ August 12, 2011 Course Se ssion ................................................................................................................ ....................... August 12 – Se ptember 23, 2011 Labor Day (O bserved) .......................................................................................................... ........................................ September 5, 2011 Finals & Gr aduation ........................................................................................................... ........................................ September 23, 2011 ^ Note: Registrations for November 2010, January 2011, February 2011, April 2011, and May 2011 are for be accepted into any 8 hour program after the September 24, 2010 start. ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The foll owing Satisfactory Academic Progress Tables replace those found on page 11 of the catalog: 60 Semester Credit Hour Program Total hours that may be attempted: 90 (150% of 60) Total Credit Hours Attempted Probation if CGPA Suspension if CGPA is Below Probation if Rate of Progress is Suspension if Rate of Progress 0-20 2.0 N/ 61-80 2.0 1.85 81-90 N/ 2.0 = Dismissal 66.66% = Dismissal Total hours that may be attempted: 97 (150% of 65) Revision Date: 121010 9 Total Credit Hours Attempted Probation if CGPA Suspension if CGPA is Below Probation if Rate of Progress is Suspension if Rate of Progress 0-25 2.0 N/ 51-75 2.0 55.0% 76-87 2.0 1.85 88-97 N/ 2.0 66.66% = Dismissal Total hours that may be attempted: 105 (150% of 70) Total Credit Hours Attempted Probation if CGPA Suspension if CGPA is Below Probation if Rate of Progress is Suspension if Rate of Progress 0-25 2.0 N/ 51-75 2.0 1.85 2.0 66.66% = Dismissal Total hours that may be attempted: 127 (150% of 85) Total Credit Hours Attempted Probation if CGPA Suspension if CGPA is Below Probation if Rate of Progress is Suspension if Rate of Progress 0-25 2.0 N/ 51-75 2.0 76-100 2.0 55.0% 101-114 2.0 1.85 114-127 N/ 2.0 66.66% = Dismissal Total hours that may be attempted: 135 (150% of 90) Revision Date: 121010 Total Credit Hours Attempted Probation if CGPA Suspension if CGPA is Below Probation if Rate of Progress is Suspension if Rate of Progress 0-25 2.0 N/ 51-75 2.0 76-100 2.0 101-121 2.0 1.85 2.0 66.66% = Dismissal ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The following information replaces the Administration table found on page 30 of the catalog: dministration Campus President Director of Operations Mario Ibarra Director of Education Caleb Perriton Director of Finance Kelly Gapte Director of Career Services Martin Axlund Director of Student Finance Thecla Woolcott Director of Student Services Kyle Morris Director of Admissions Glenn Halse ccounts Brenda Cossitt Housing Manager Gabe Lucero Registrar Jana Lundvall ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The following information is added to the Colorado Student Information section beginning on page 50 of the catalog: Inquire or Complaint Inquiry or complaints may be made to the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools, Department of Higher Education at (303) 866-2723. Students may file complaints online with the Division at highered.colorado.gov/dpos. There is a two-year limitation (from student’s last date of attendance) on the Division taking action on student ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The followi ng replaces the course description for Course 3200: Motorsports Chassis Fabrication I on page 46 of the catalog: Course 3200: Motorsports Chassis Fabrication I 10.0 Semester Credit Hours ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The followi ng replaces the course description for Course Revision Date: 121010 This course introduces students to theory in terminology of specialty vehicles, planning the theme of a project and understanding the basics of restoration, cu ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The followi ng replaces the course description for Course 1700: Trim and Upholstery I on page 46 of the catalog: Course 1700: Trim and Upholstery I 10.0 Semester Credit Hours This course introduces students to work place behavior, trim and upholstery tools and terminology, headrests and armrests, shop organization and customer relations, ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010; Prerequisi te updated effective December 7, 2010: The following replaces the course description for Cour se 1800: Trim and Upholstery II on page 46 of the catalog: Course 1800: Trim and Upholstery II 10.0 Semester Credit Hours ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010: The followi ng replaces the course description for Course 1300: Refinishing I on page 45 of the catalog: Course 1300: Refinishing I 11.0 Semester Credit Hours This course introduces students to workplace behavior, personal and environmental protection, refinishing equipment operation and maintenance, surface preparation, removing existing finishes, primer selection and application, paint chemistry, masking, using various products for surface prep and painting, ordering an d mixing paint on a computerized scale, problems and corrections, final surface ADDENDUM effective August 9, 2010; Prerequisi te updated effective December 7, 2010: The following replaces the course description for Course 1400: Refinishing II on page 45 of the catalog: Course 1400: Refinishing II 10.0 Semester Credit Hours Course 1400: Refinishing II This course introduces students to damage analysis and esti mating, application of stripes and decals, color matching and ADDENDUM effective July 30, 2010: The following cancellation and refund policies replace those beginning on page 22 of the school catalog: CANCELLATION POLICY: All notices of cancellation should be in writing, signed and dated, and mailed or delivered to the Admissions Office located at your campus. Revision Date: 121010 (a) The student applicant will be Revision Date: 121010 ADDENDUM effective July 30, 2010: The following cancellation and refund policies replace those beginning on page 53 of the school catalog for Indiana students: CANCELLATION POLICY: All notices of cancellation should be in writing, signed and dated, and mailed or delivered to the Admissions Office located at your campus. (a) The student applicant will be Percent of Refund Within First Week 90% After first week; up to 25% 75% More than 25%; up to 50% 50% More than 50%; up to 60% 40% More than 60% 0% The percent of time attended is based on the number of clock hours of attendance compared to the number of clock hours in the academic year. Official withdrawal , for refund computation purposes, is the last day of recorded attendance. (2) A student who withdraws during a subseq uent academic year will receive a refund applicable to the subsequent academic year in accordance with the following schedule: Time Attended Refund Percent Within First Week 90% After first week; up to 25% 75% More than 25%; up to 50% 50% More than 50%; up to 60% 40% More than 60% 0% The percent of time attended is based on the number of clock hours of attendance compared to the number of clock hours in the subsequent academic year. Offici al withdrawal, for refund computation pu rposes, is the last day of recorded Institutional Policy : The school will perform a pro rata refund calculat ion for students who terminate their training before completing the period of enrollment. Under a pro rata refund calculation, the school is entitled to retain only the percentage charges (tuition, fees, room, board, etc.) pr Revision Date: 121010 PAYMENT OF REFUNDS: Refunds due to the student will be paid within 30 days of the date of determination of withdrawal. FEDERAL RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY: Revision Date: 121010 (4) The amount owed by the student for the purposes of calculating a refund is derived by multiplying the total days that the student was scheduled to attend as of the student’s last date of attendance by the daily charge for instruction. (5) The refund shall be any amount in excess of the figu re derived in step (4) that was paid by the student. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: Administrative costs are equal to $50. PAYMENT OF REFUNDS: Refunds due to the student will be paid within 30 days of the date of determination of withdrawal. FEDERAL RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY: Please refer to the catalog section Revision Date: 121010 sale, and any negotiable instruments executed debtor hereunder ADDENDUM effective July 1, 2010: The following replaces the course description for Course 400: Chassis on page 45 of the catalog: Course 400: Chassis 10.0 Semester Credit Hours This course introduces students to heat ing and air conditioning systems (HVAC), wheel bearings, brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, traction control systems, supplemental inflatable restraint systems (SIR), steering and suspension systems, tires, wheel balancing, computerized four-wheel alignment, and fasteners. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hours: 127. Lab Hours: 123.