Student
Information
Hibbing Community College
Welcome to HCC!
Start your future today!
Welcome to HCC’s Online version
of Orientation!
Is Online Learning for You?
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Take a D2L mini-course
If you are doing an online class, you can check
out the mini-course for more information about how to do an online class.
• Go to:
https://mnsite.ims.mnscu.edu/
• Username: chocolate
• Password: Chocolate
• Look under: “My Courses” (near bottom
of screen) click on Chocolate: A D2L
mini course
Then click on “CONTENT” tab
Is Online Learning For You?
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Online Education
• http://www.hibbing.edu/academics/academic
s-online-education.html
Information about online learning can be found at this link.
Connect with all your Resources
-- Student Services – academic advising, counseling,
assistance with transfer, career exploration and more!
-- Financial Aid – FAFSA, work-study, scholarship Info
-- Academic Center – free tutoring!
-- Disability Services – provided to students with a
documented disability. Contact 218-262-6712
Get Connected to your Peers
 Stay Connected: Join student organizations, study groups and
participate in student activities.
We are here to help you succeed!
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Be sure to connect with all your resources. Meet with your academic advisor regularly!
See the Financial Aid Office for questions about financial aid, to obtain information about
scholarships, and to find out about a part-time work-study position.
Students needing any disability services should speak with Mary Iozzo …
accommodations need to set up in advance.
HCC provides opportunities to participate many clubs and organizations. Club and
varsity sports and intramural sports are also available.al disability services
should speak with Mary Iozzo … accommodations and
intramural sports are also available.
Where can I go in case I need help?
Check in with Student Services for
advising and counseling services
Tutoring: See the Academic Center in
building D Room D132
If you need a tutor in ANY subject, please see the Academic Center. Also, if you excel
in a subject and want to be a tutor, please see the Academic Center to sign up. Tutors are
always needed… and you get paid! Tutoring is provided FREE of charge!
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Student ID
College Catalog
Student Email account
& D2L
Bookstore
E-services
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Computer Labs
Library
Student Handbook
Campus Security
reports- Dave Olds
Harassment Officer
Connecting Tools:
HCC Student ID Card
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How to obtain a card:
You may obtain a card in Student Services Room M170. Designated
times will be posted.
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If you are an online student and do not receive a card with your
acceptance letter or if you live out of the area, contact
star@hibbing.edu. A card will be sent without a photo.
There is a $5 charge to replace your ID card. Fee is paid to
Business Office; bring receipt to obtain new card.
Reasons you need an ID card
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Get in FREE to home athletics
ID card is your Library card
Use of Library and Computer Labs
To set up your STAR ID
Use of HCC weight and bike rooms/sauna
To activities sponsored by HCC (bowling, etc.)
Receive discounts (HCC special banquets and other
places – ask other businesses if they give a student
discount)
Housing students need to access apartment
Connecting Tools … continued
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College Catalog: found online at:
http://www.hibbing.edu/assets/files/pdf/
Catalog/HCC-Catalog.pdf
Access the catalog to find course
descriptions, a listing of any prerequisites, the number of credits for a
course, etc.
Library Services
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Online Students and Distance Learning Library
Services :
http://www.hibbing.edu/library
Reference questions (218) 262-6746
Email: tinatrullinger@hibbing.edu
Library is located in Building L
HOW TO LOG IN:
Computer, Student E-services, Email and
D2L
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You need to create a STAR ID
• How do I get my StarID?
Go to www.hibbing.edu
• Click on D2L online Course Log in
• On left side “Activate Star ID here”
• Click on activate Star ID (under students
click on Tech ID (student ID)
• You will enter Hibbing Community
College & your Tech ID (found on your
acceptance letter or DARS) and then
enter your Social Security Number…
check the continue box
• Now create a password – (next screen)
How to Log in (continued)
• What are the PASSWORD rules?
Passwords should be:
• Between 8 and 20 characters long
• Includes at least three of the following types of characters:
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Uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, special
character and can not include your name
Remember to Click the “acknowledge box”
• HCC online technical support can be contacted online via
email at: onlinetechsupport@hibbing.edu or the online
helpdesk at:
http://www.hibbing.edu/ask-us.html
Email – Campus Communication
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Your HCC email account is the official means
of communication at HCC! Be sure to check
your email daily! This can be forwarded to your personal email account.
Go to www.hibbing.edu
click on “Check Your Email” under quick links
Log in:
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Star ID (2 letters / 4 numbers / 2 letters
(example: xx1234xx)
Password – you created
E-Services
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How to log in:
Click on register for courses & enter:
User name:
Your STAR ID
EXAMPLE:
(xx1234xx – 2 letters, 4 numbers, 2 letters)
Password:
(you created when activating STAR
ID)
E SERVICES (continued)
E services is where you access all of your information:
Register for classes
Update address
Check for registration holds
Print schedule (view or modify your
schedule)
Print an unofficial transcript
View your degree audit report
View financial aid award
 Review your bill
 Make a payment
 Etc.
How do I print my schedule?
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Log in to E Services:
• Go to the web: www.hibbing.edu
• Click on “Register for Courses”
• Enter username and password
• Click on “Courses and Registration”
• Click on “View/Modify Schedule”
• Print
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(You may want to print another schedule right before classes begin
as room assignments may change)
How do I check my grades?
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Go to: www.hibbing.edu
• Click on “check your grades” under quick
links
• Log in using your “E services” log in and
password
• Click on “grades/transcripts”
• Click “check grades”
• Select term and “continue”
• You can only view grades at the end of the term.
Grade reports are not mailed to students.
View/Print Unofficial Transcripts &
Degree Audit Report
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You have access to your unofficial transcript and a degree
audit report which indicates the classes needed to fulfill your
degree. See your advisor for help reading your DARS.
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Go to: www.hibbing.edu
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Log into E services (check box below log in information to have name
appear on record)
• Click on “grades/transcripts”
• Select academic record for unofficial transcript
• Select interactive degree audit to view your report
• If you have completed courses at another college, be sure
they are listed on your degree audit (if they are not there,
contact the Registrar, Kari Doucette to have them
brought in.
Bookstore
The HCC Bookstore schedules a used book
buyback at the end of each term, and will
purchase any "current editions" whether or
not they are used on campus. This is held
during the week of finals at the end of fall
and spring semesters.
Textbook returns and exchanges are
accepted the first ten days of fall and spring
semesters, and the first five days of summer
session. In order to return or exchange a
textbook, you must have the sales slip and
the books must be in new condition (e.g., no
writing; if the book came wrapped in
plastic, the wrap must be intact).
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
To access the current
booklist: go to
www.hibbing.edu
Click on “On Campus
Services” and “Bookstore”
Phone: (218) 262-6706
Visa, Discover & Master Card
accepted
Bookstore Continued
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can access the booklist each
semester by going to the HCC website:
www.hibbing.edu
click on “on campus” and “bookstore” and
“booklist.”
Students can purchase books 2 weeks
before the semester begins. One week
prior to the semester, students can borrow
against their financial aid to get books if
there are funds available after tuition
amount is subtracted from aid awarded.
To access the current
booklist: go to
www.hibbing.edu
Click on “On Campus
Services” and
“Bookstore”
Phone: (218) 262-6706
Visa, Discover & Master Card
accepted
Release of Information Hold
Students are able to
Request that HCC Withhold Directory Information
Directory Information
Hibbing Community College designates the following as directory information and, as such, it is
available to the general public on request:
• Student’s name, address, telephone number
• Student’s e-mail address
• Student’s photograph (stills or motion)
• Student’s dates of attendance
• Student’s class standing (e.g. freshman, sophomore)
• Student’s major field of study
• Dates and place of birth
• Full-time, part-time
• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
• Most recent, previous school attended
• Student’s degrees, certificates and awards received
•If you prefer that this information in not available, you must complete the appropriate form.
Go to: www.hibbing.edu
Click on Academics and then Student Forms
Forms available on website:
Academics & Student Forms
HCC Student Forms
Academic Progress Report
Authorization for Release of Information
Course Withdrawal Form
Credit Evaluation Request
Graduation Application
Immunization Record for Students Attending Post-Secondary
Schools in Minnesota
Request to Withhold Directory Information
Registration Action Form
Student Change of Information
Student Petition
Transcript Request
Student Handbook
Check out the handbook on the web. Located
under the “Academics” tab
• Be sure to review:
Costs & Financial Information
Services to Students
Academic Information
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Policies and Procedures
You are responsible to read, understand, and follow all student
policies found in the Handbook. On campus students receive a
handbook at Cardinal Kick Off or at Information Desk
Lost & Found
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Students can check with the Faculty
Support Staff in Room C113 to inquire
about lost items.
Who is my Academic Advisor?
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Mary Iozzo
262-6712
maryiozzo@hibbing.edu
Liberal arts students with last name of A - H & Students in
the following technical programs:
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Administrative Assistant. (Legal, Medical, General)
Business Administration
Culinary Arts
Law Enforcement
Medical Coding
Medical Lab Tech
Industrial Systems Technology
Heating & Cooling
Secretary/Receptionist
Advising . . . (continued)
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TERRI BRANDT 262-6775
terribrandt@hibbing.edu
Liberal arts students with last name of I – Z & Students in the
following technical programs:
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Auto
Cisco
Dental
Diesel
Elder Care/Gerontology
Electrical Maintenance
IT Support, Networking & Security – formerly
Microcomputer Tech)
Nursing
Pharmacy Tech
Professional Truck Driver
Advising . . . (continued)
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All HCC Student Athletes / Club sports
• Mike Flaten 262-6749 mikeflaten@hibbing.edu
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Students in SSS program are assigned to Jen, Donna, Dave, or
Michelle
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Completely online programs: Lisa
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PSEO
• Nashwauk/Keewatin & Home School: Donna
• Hibbing/Chisholm & any other public school: Lisa
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PROBATION/SUSPENSION
• Donna 262-6786 donnagroettum@hibbing.edu
• Lisa 262-6752 lisabestul@hibbing.edu
HCC ATHLETICS
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What is available at HCC?
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Volleyball
Golf
Baseball
Softball
Club soccer
Basketball: Men’s & Women’s
Intramural sports
HCC also has weight, cross-fit, and cardio exercise rooms for
student/staff/faculty use. There are also lockers available. Sauna and shower
facilities also available.
Paying for College
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Financial Aid
• College work-study jobs are available if you qualify (see Financial Aid
Office)
• Complete the direct deposit information on E-Services
• All students should fill out a FAFSA (this counts as a payment plan)
• If you do not qualify for Financial Aid, you can apply to the FACTS plan
• FACTS: Effective Immediately, tuition and fees must be paid in
full by the 1st day of the semester. Paid in full is defined as having
made full payment, enrollment in an approved payment plan
(FACTS), a completed and filed financial aid application, or
payment by 3rd party. Students not meeting at least one of these
criteria will be dropped from all classes.
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If you have questions, please call the Business Office at
218-262-7205 or email tinahanegmon@hibbing.edu
Scholarships – See Financial Aid Office
Class Cancellations &
Campus Closings
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Class cancellations and campus closings
can be found on the web.
• www.hibbing.edu
• Check under “QUICK LINKS” for cancellations
• Campus closings will also be posted on local
radio and television stations
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If HCC needs to close campus due to bad weather, information is posted on the website
and through local news under school closings. If an instructor must cancel class,
information is on our website…. Under “quick links”
Opt-in to receive HCC texts
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Don’t miss important dates & reminders…
Go to www.hibbing.edu
On your “dashboard”
Select: “My Profile” in E-Services
“Turn text messaging ON”
HCC Calendar & Final Exam Schedule
This information is emailed to
all students. Be sure to check
your email!
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Why am I taking computerized tests? Accuplacer placement tests in
reading and math are given to all new entering students. The results are
used to help advisors schedule your courses.
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How is my degree or career program laid out? Go to HCC web,
click on “academics” and then “areas of study” You can view program
plans by year you began your program. These program plans outline
what courses are needed to fulfill your requirements toward graduation.
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Within first 5 days of semester, you can add or drop
courses on the web. Partial semester courses can be
added or dropped the first 3 days of the course start date.
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Course refunds are only available during the 5-day
period except as specified in the student handbook.
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Dropped courses will not appear on transcripts and you
will not be charged for them.
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Late adds can only be done with instructor approval.
you can add or drop on the web
♦ Must see an advisor to
withdraw
♦ Late adds may be done with
instructor approval
♦ “W’s” do appear on your
transcript
♦ Course refunds are only
available during the 5-day period
except as specified in the student
handbook
♦You will have to pay for the
classes
♦ Within first 5 days of semester,
♦ Dropped courses will not be on
transcripts and you will not be
charged.
♦ You have until 80% of the
semester is completed
(withdraw date is posted on
web)
Withdraws affect completion
rate!
Withdrawing from Classes
You can officially withdraw from any or all of your classes
between the sixth day and 80% of the semester.
If you withdraw from all of your courses (total withdraw), you
may be eligible for a refund based on the schedule on the next
slide. However, if you receive financial aid, you will be
required to repay most, if not all, of the aid that you received.
To withdraw, you must contact an academic advisor, fill out the
proper paperwork, and return to Registration desk. If you do
not withdraw and do not attend, you may receive a grade of
“F” for that course. No refund is available if you withdraw
from some of your courses (not a total withdraw).
Total Withdraw:
Fall, Spring & Summer Semester and other terms at least 10 weeks in length:
Withdrawal Period Refund Percent:
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1st through 5th class day of semester
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6th through 10th class day of semester
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11th through 15th class day of semester
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16th through 20th class day of semester
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After 20th class day of semester
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Partial term courses and other terms at least 3 weeks but less than 10 weeks
in length:
Withdrawal Period Refund Percent:
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1st through 3rd class day of semester
4th through 11th class day of semester
After 11th class day
100%
50%
0%
Cumulative
Registered
Credits
Min. GPA
Required
1+
2.00
Students must earn at least
67% of credits attempted.
To maintain satisfactory academic progress, you need to meet qualitative and
quantitative measures. This means that you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative
grade point average and must earn 67% of all credits you attempt!
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Students who do not maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress will
be put on academic warning for one semester.
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Students who are on academic warning for two consecutive
semesters will be put on academic suspension and must complete a
petition for re-admittance.
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Probation/Suspension students have regularly scheduled appointments
with their counselors and are required to attend meetings and conduct
grade reports.
Students who are suspended must petition for re-admittance and for
financial aid. You may be re-admitted and have to pay for classes
yourself in order to receive further financial aid.
Student Support Services
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What is SSS?
SSS is a federally funded TRIO program designed
to provide academic, personal, and social
support to eligible students during their time at
HCC so that they will successfully achieve their
educational goals.
The SSS program has been active at HCC since
1990. Two hundred sixty students each year are
assisted to achieve their educational and career
goals.
Student Support Services
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Who is eligible?
• First Generation Students: (neither parent had a fouryear degree by the student’s 18th birthday)
• Students with a documented Physical or learning
disability
• Students who are Low Income (as determined by
Federal Guidelines)
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If you think you qualify, please see one of the SSS advisors/counselor to
sign up: David Olds, Michelle Chamernick, Jennifer Boben, or Donna
Groettum. SSS Offices are located in Building M… Student Services.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:
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FREE SERVICES:
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Visits to 4-year colleges
• Transfer assistance
Free Classes:
• Choosing a Major/Career
• Transition to College
Workshops
Supplemental Grant
Social Events
Other Services:
• Priority Registration
• Free Transcripts
• Photocopying
• Mid-term grade reports
• Note cards
Advising:
• Academic
• Career
• Transfer
• Financial Aid
• Personal
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STAFF:
Dave Olds, Director
Michelle Chamernick,
Assistant & Advisor
Jennifer Boben, Advisor
Donna Groettum,
Counselor
Torie Kutz, Master Tutor
Clubs & Organizations
Art Guild
Phi Theta Kappa
Chi Alpha
Student Senate
Culinary
Student Nurses Association
Engineering & Science
Multicultural
Law Enforcement
And more…
Multi-Media
Pharmacy Tech
Skills USA: Auto, Computers, Diesel, RHA
TASC (Campus Environment Awareness)
Other Important Info
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If you are not able to attend the first day of the semester, please notify your
instructor(s) via phone & email to avoid being dropped. If you are in a class
that is full, you may be dropped if you no-show to allow another student to fill
a seat.
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If you decide for any reason to not attend HCC, you should contact the
Admissions Office 218-262-7207 if you are in a technical program to allow
another student to fill your seat in the program… and BE SURE to drop all of
your classes… otherwise, you will be responsible for the tuition owed.
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How do I know what classes to take for my program?
You can access a program plan by going to www.hibbing.edu
click on Academics, Area of Study
These plans show you what is needed to complete your degree.
Schedule Information
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Courses with section numbers of 01-09 are generally on campus;
courses in 90’s are in the evening; sections 55, 56, 57 are usually
online
Predominately online- may have a seat requirement for a lab or test
taking
Completely online – have no face-to-face requirements
Blended/Hybrid – will be in class and also online
How to read a schedule
Example of a course
ID #
Subj #
000173 BIOL
Sec Title
1520 01
General Biology of Animals and Plants
Dates
Days Time
Cr/Hr Status Instructor
08/25 - 12/20
08/25 - 12/20
08/25 - 12/20
MW
Th
T
5.0
11:00am - 11:50am
11:00am - 12:50pm
11:00am - 12:50pm
Open
Delivery Method
Sabin, Jessalyn
n/a
n/a
The first column allows you to add a course to your cart (+). The hour glass can be clicked to show course
equivalencies at other colleges. The paper and pencil is the waitlist feature to add yourself to the waitlist if the
course is full. ID# is the course ID number (for quick add). Subj is the subject (Biology) and 1520 is the course;
section is the section #. Title gives the name of the course (if you click on the title, you can see all course
information). Dates /Days tells you the length of the course and days of the week it meets. Times indicate the
hours it meets. (for this class you will see the dates of Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Tuesday… This
class meets all these dates with times. All sessions are requirements of the course. Credits shows the number
of credits the course is worth. Instructor is the name of the instructor.as tells you the length of the
course and days of the week it meets. Times indicate the hours it meets. (for this class
you will see the dates of Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and Tuesday… This class
meets all these dates with times. All sessions are requirements of the course. Credits
shows the number of credits the course is worth. Instructor is the name of the
instructor.
Loc
Academic Center (Tutoring)
AcademicTorie
Center
Kutz (Tutoring)
Torie Kutz
Frequently called offices
Academic Center
Bookstore
Business Office
Campus Security
Disability Services
Financial Aid
Student Services
Torie Kutz
Susan Degnan
Diana Baraga
Tina Hanegmon
Mary Iozzo
Ann Johnston, Director
Stephanie Skraba
Admissions, Wendy Greenwood
Admissions Rep., Sarah Merhar
Harassment, Dave Olds
Records, Kari Doucette
Registration, Tracy Hudelson
Student Activities, Jennifer Boben
Disability Coordinator, Mary Iozzo
Student Senate
Transcripts, Tracy Hudelson
Veteran’s Benefits, Kari Doucette
262-6745
262-6706
262-6736
262-7205
262-6705
262-6712
262-6733
262-6731
262-7207
262-6713
262-6759
262-6735
262-7210
262-7363
262-6712
262-6741
262-7210
262-6735
HCC Orientation Quiz:
1.
Which degree is intended to transfer to
the four-year colleges and satisfy the
general education requirements?
__AAS
__ AS
__AA
__Diploma
2.
You will not receive a bill in the mail.
Your bill information is on your eservices.
__True
__False
3.
The HCC student ID (Cardinal ID) card
is available:
__ from the bookstore
__ from the library
__ in Student Services Room M170
4.
Where is tutoring available?
__ Financial Aid Office
__ Business Office
__ Academic Center
5.
Information about work-study positions
on campus is available from the financial
aid office either on campus or on the HCC
website.
__ True
__False
6.
A student who registers for 16 credits for
the first semester but only completes 8
credits with a 4.0 GPA would be:
__suspended
__placed on academic warning
__placed on the Dean’s List.
HCC Orientation Quiz (continued)
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8.
What is the consequence if you
register for classes, attend for the first
few days, and then stop attending but
never drop your classes?
__You will pay 100% of the tuition
and would be placed on academic
warning
__You will pay 50% of the tuition
and would be placed on academic
warning
__You will have a $0 balance and
will be refunded your money
If you register for classes and then do
not show up for the first day of class
or do not log in to you online classes
for the first 5 days of the semester
you may be dropped out of your
class(es).
__True
__False
9.
How may courses be dropped?
__On the web
__By calling the college
10.
Suspension lasts for one semester
after which you may return on
probation without financial aid.
__True
__False
11.
Disability Services are available:
__Contact Mary Iozzo (Disability
Director)
__Contact the financial aid office
__Contact tutoring services
HCC Orientation Quiz (continued)
12.
The last day to add/drop classes during
fall or spring semester?
__3rd day
__5th day
__60th day
13.
What is the last day to add/dropp during
the summer semester?
__3rd day
__5th day
__60th day
14.
Which of the following can be done
online?
__Dropping a class
__Adding a class
__Withdrawing from a class
__Both dropping a class and adding a
class
15.
Student Handbooks contain policies
students are responsible for know and
are available:
__from the library
__from the bookstore
__from the Student Information Desk
__On the HCC website
16.
HCC prohibits harassment and any
incidents should be reported to:
__ Dave Olds (Harassment Officer)
__A counselor
__Any instructor
8. True
9. On the Web
2. True
10. True
3. in Student Services Room M170
11. Contact the Disability Director
4. Academic Center in C-239
12. 5th Day
5. True
13. 5th Day
6. Placed on academic warning
14. Both Dropping and Adding
15. On the HCC web site
7. You will pay 100 % of the
16. Harassment officer, Dave Olds
tuition and would be placed on
academic warning
1. A.A. Degree
Online Student Orientation
Complete!
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You may now, email: star@hibbing.edu
type your name and HCC ID # in subject
line and email the following:
“I have completed the online orientation and understand I am responsible
for the information covered.”
This concludes your Online Student Orientation.
Have a great day!
If you are an on campus student, you will turn in
your quiz to the test proctor.