Policy Statement:

The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and 34 CFR 668.43(c) require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification regardless of modality. 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) requires an institution to make readily available to enrolled and prospective students information about whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet educational requirements.

If an educational program offered by Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation, or is advertised as meeting such requirements, information regarding whether completing that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state/U.S. territory for that occupation is required, including:

• A list of all states/U.S. territories for which the institution has determined that its curriculum meets the state/U.S. territory educational requirements for licensure or certification.
• A list of all states/U.S. territories for which the institution has determined that its curriculum does not meet the state/U.S. territory educational requirements for licensure or certification; and
• A list of all states/U.S. territories for which the institution has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the state/U.S. territory educational requirements for licensure or certification.

A direct disclosure is required by 34 CFR 668.43(c) by the institution to the student in writing if the program leading to professional licensure or certification falls in one of the latter two categories above (the curriculum does not meet educational requirements, or the institution has not made a determination) for the state/U.S. territory in which a student is located. In those two situations, the institution must inform the student directly of that status. This direct notification (typically by email or letter) must occur before the student’s enrollment in the program.

Alternatively, for a student enrolled in the program, if the institution makes a later determination that the program does not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state/U.S. territory where the student is located, the institution must provide notice directly to the student within 14 calendar days of making that determination. The direct disclosures must be in writing. It is anticipated that this provision would happen most often when a program loses its approval in a state/U.S. territory.

Student location:

For the purpose of this policy, institutions must determine student location (i.e., state/U.S. territory) in order to disclose location-specific professional licensure information:

• At the time of the student’s initial enrollment in an educational program, and
• Upon formal notification by the student of a change in the student’s location

All other College policies that determine residency for the purpose of tuition assessment are not superseded by this policy.

Prospective student location – For the purpose of this policy, a prospective student’s location is the state/U.S. territory of the prospective student’s residency at the time the student has applied for admission, intends to enroll, and is then entered into the student record system. For students whose permanent address does not include a U.S. state or territory (e.g., students living outside the United States), their location will be considered the state of Kansas.

Enrolled student location – The student location for enrolled students is the state/U.S. territory where the enrolled student resides and is based on the permanent address entered into the student record system. For students whose permanent address does not include a U.S. state or territory (e.g., students living outside the United States), their location will be considered the state of Kansas.

Change of location – Student location designations will remain in effect unless and until a student officially notifies the College that their permanent address has changed. Once a student notifies the College, the date of entry will be used as the effective date of a student’s revised location for the purposes of this policy. If a student does not notify the College of a change of address and mail sent to their permanent address was returned as undeliverable, their location will be considered the state of Kansas.

Reason for Policy:

This policy is required to assure compliance with the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 34 CFR § 668.43 as amended, particularly paragraph (c), Institutional Information – Individual Disclosures for all programs leading to professional licensure or certification to prospective students if the institution makes a determination that the program does not meet state/U.S. territory educational requirements or the institution has not made a determination where the student is located before enrolling in the program (before a financial transaction occurs.)  The institution must provide an individual disclosure to enrolled students if the institution determines that the curriculum no longer meets educational requirements where the student is located; the disclosure must occur within 14 days of the institution making that determination.

Further, the federal regulations require that each institution has a policy that defines student location for purposes of complying with the disclosure requirements.

Students who wish to apply prior college coursework toward a degree at Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) should submit an official transcript to the Records Office. Certain students (selective admissions applicants, VA education benefit recipients, athletes, international students, students transferring to a university, and select Financial Aid recipients) may be required to provide all official transcripts. Those departments will notify the student if transcripts are required. Those official transcripts should be sent to the Records Office.

All transfer credit will be equated to the semester hour system. All credits earned with a D grade or higher will be evaluated, posted, and calculated in students’ cumulative grade point average (GPA) and will be used in the determination of Financial Aid eligibility.

Transfer credits will be accepted from colleges and universities that are accredited by, or hold candidacy status with, one of the regional accrediting bodies listed below.

• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Commission of Technical and Career Institutions (NEASC-CTIC)
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCUU)
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS-CC)
• The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• The Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NASC)
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASC-Jr.)
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-Sr.)

Welcome to Hutchinson Community College, an institution that has a reputation for excellence that spans 90 years. Evolving from a traditional "junior college" to a full service community college/vocational school, HutchCC serves nearly 5,000 credit students every semester with a like number of individuals involved in community service and non-credit activities.

Dr. Tricia Paramore
President, Hutchinson Community College

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Expanding the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration.

Hutchinson Community College will be the premier, two-year educational institution in Kansas, delivering accessible opportunities for learning, growth and improved quality of life.

• Teaching and Learning – HutchCC empowers students and other stakeholders to develop abilities, talents, and skills while assessing outcomes, celebrating achievements, and encouraging lifelong learning.
• Integrity and Social Responsibility– HutchCC contributes to the public good by treating people and organizations with equity, civility and respect, and by demonstrating responsible institutional citizenship through engagement with state and local policymakers.
• Service and Collaboration – HutchCC provides a dynamic environment of active internal and external partnerships embracing the potential for innovation.
• Diversity and Inclusion – HutchCC celebrates the uniqueness of individuals, ideas, and forms of expression by supporting and listening to students and stakeholders.
• Tradition and Responsiveness – HutchCC respects tradition while examining future-focused trends to predict how conditions will change, and then innovates to meet the mission-driven needs of our students and stakeholders.
• Leadership and Stewardship – HutchCC fosters the development of and provides opportunities for leadership within the institution and community while undertaking responsible management of resources.

This catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every reasonable effort was made to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate. Hutchinson Community College reserves the right, at any time, to change graduation requirements, costs, curricula and content, without notice. The college further reserves the right to add or delete course offerings and other information without notice. Information about changes is available from college counselors and advisors or on the college website.

Hutchinson Community College, a fully accredited, public comprehensive college, offers five degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Applied Science. HutchCC has an open admissions policy and is governed locally by an elected Board of Trustees.

In spring 1928, Hutchinson voters approved the establishment of a two-year co-educational college called the Hutchinson Junior College. The College held its first classes that fall. Enrollment was 187 students – 177 freshmen, 10 sophomores. Classes were held on the second and third floors of a newly constructed addition to Hutchinson High School at Seventh and Walnut. In February 1938, the Board of Education acquired land on Plum Street and built Lockman Hall.

On July 1, 1965, the College name was changed to Hutchinson Community Junior College and governance was transferred to an elected Board of Trustees. The name was changed again in 1980 to Hutchinson Community College. On July 1, 1993, HutchCC merged with the local vocational school and was renamed Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School.  The “and Area Vocational School” was removed from the name in 2012.

Additions to HutchCC include an athletic field, stadium, tennis courts, maintenance and warehouse buildings, a student union with two additions, two residence halls, a library, science building, fine arts building, and an athletic complex. The John F. Kennedy Library was completed in 1966 and the Kopke Science Hall was completed in fall 1967.  Elland and Kent Halls, residence halls for men and women, were also opened in 1967.

In April 1970, the College acquired 425 acres of land and buildings from the Hutchinson Air National Guard. They are used primarily for agricultural, commercial driver’s license, and public health and safety courses. This location is called South Campus.

A wing was added to Lockman Hall in 1975. The College acquired Davis Hall (Ninth and Walnut) from Hutchinson Hospital Corporation in 1980. It is used for allied health curricula, Radio Kansas (HutchCC's public radio station), The Volunteer Center, Kansas Small Mine Safety and Occupational Safety.

Stringer Fine Arts Center was opened January 1989.  A major addition to the Parker Student Union was completed in 1996.  In 1999 the College built Shears Technology Center to house vocational programs and technical labs. On April 27, 2003, after major renovation, the library was renamed the Rimmer Learning Resource Center, after John Rimmer, chairman of HUBCO and major contributor to the College.

In fall 2006, a renovated Gowans Stadium reopened for use. The stadium hosts a variety of high school, college, regional and national events.  In 2008, the Reno County Industrial Center was renovated and expanded. The new facility was reopened in fall and as the Ade-Wifco RCIC to recognize the contributions of Fred Ade and the Wifco Corporation.

The science hall was revamped into a modern scientific facility and was renamed the Richard E. Smith Science Center to recognized the major contributions of local entrepreneur and alumnus Richard Smith in 2010.

In September 2013 the College dedicated the Bob and Lou Peel Allied Health Center at Ninth and Main to house five Allied Health programs — Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Health Information Management, Surgical Technology, and Pharmacy Technology.

On April 26, 2015, the new Fire Science Training Center was dedicated.  This project was completed in conjunction with the City of Hutchinson Fire Department.

The College has multiple off-campus locations: McPherson, Newton, Fire Science, Allied Health (Davis Hall and Peel Center) and Cosmetology/Barbering. The Newton location is housed in the Axtell Educational Center at 203 East Broadway Street in Newton, Kansas and opened in 2008.  The McPherson location, at 2208 Plaza East Place in McPherson, Kansas, opened in 2010. HutchCC Cosmetology, located at 200 E. 3rd Avenue in Hutchinson, Kansas, opened in 2016. In 2024 an addition was added to the Cosmetology facility to allow for HutchCC to offer the first public barbering school in the state with classes beginning in the spring semester of 2025.

The Jack Mull family Football Complex, renovated in the spring of 2015, houses the coaches’ offices, meeting space, locker rooms, and the Bob and Lou Peel Weight Training Center. An additional renovation in 2020 updated the locker room and coaches’ offices.

Later in 2020 the College began an expansion and remodeling of the cafeteria in the Parker Student Union. In 2024 the second floor of the Peel Center was renovated to allow for expansion of the nursing program. Also that year the center of main campus received a beautification with the addition of pickleball courts, an outdoor stage and green space.

Thanks to the support of the City of Hutchinson and the voters of Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Sports Arena underwent a $29 million renovation project that was completed in the spring of 2017.  The project included the addition of three new practice gyms, a new weight training and sports medicine facility and renovated locker rooms and office for the athletic department.

In accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination statutes, the Board of Trustees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, and veterans status.

The College nondiscrimination policy encompasses employment practices, conditions of employment, personnel actions and all educational programs and activities of the College and its affiliated organizations and it is the policy of the Board of Trustees to make policy decisions and to take action to prevent discrimination in all aspects of the College’s operations.  Reports of discrimination shall be evaluated promptly and acted upon in the manner deemed necessary by the President and appropriate administrative personnel and in accordance with the College’s grievance procedures applicable to College employees and students

The Board of Trustees shall promote equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for employment, benefits and conditions of employment, educational programs and activities, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, age or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, or gender expression and directs the President and College employees to take all appropriate steps to increase the number of historically- underrepresented persons  in order to promote greater cultural and intellectual diversity  in the College’s educational programs in among its employees.

1. The Board of Trustees will work closely with the Kansas Civil Rights Commission and Hutchinson Human Relations Commission and other agencies in implementing the Board’s nondiscrimination policies and programs.

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes the following 19 states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. HLC is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

For More Visit:The Higher Learning Commission

Program Accreditation

Allied Health Department

Health Information Management (AAS)
Commission on the Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
Action Letter
Next Review: Reviewed Annually

Nursing - Associate Degree (ADN)
The associate degree nursing program at Hutchinson Community College at Hutchinson Campus, located in Hutchinson, KS is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA  30326
404-975-5000
http://www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Initial Accreditation:                                      May 1985
Date of most recent Commission Action:  July 2017
Date of Last Visit:                                            February 1-3, 2017
Next Site Visit:                                                  Spring 2025

Kansas State Board of Nursing
900 SW Jackson St., Room 1051
Topeka, KS  66612
785-296-4924

Nursing - Practical Nursing (LPN)

The practical nursing program at Hutchinson Community College at the McPherson, KS campus is approved by:

Kansas State Board of Nursing
900 SW Jackson St., Room 1051
Topeka, KS  66612
785-296-4924

The most recent approval decision made by the KSBN for the practical nursing program is continuing approval. 

Initial Accreditation:                                      May 1996
Date of most recent Commission Action:  July 2017
Date of Last Visit:                                            February 1-3, 2017
Next Site Visit:                                                  Spring 2025

Physical Therapist Assistant
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
703-706-3245
Action Letter
Next Review: Fall 2025

Radiologic Technology

The radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here:  https://www.jrcert.org/programs/hutchinson-community-college/

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Respiratory Care
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Action Letter
Next Review: 2033

Surgical Technologist
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL  33775
727-210-2350

Accreditation Review Committee on Education for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
19751 East Mainstreet, Suite #339
Parker, CO  80138
303-694-9262
Action Letter
Next Review: 2024

Public Safety Department

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
Action Letter 
Next Review:2022

Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1031
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1228

Hutchinson Community College is excited that you have decided to continue your education with us.  Before moving to the next step make sure that you have applied to HutchCC at www.hutchcc.edu/apply.

Whether you’re a first-time student at Hutchinson Community College or you’ve taken classes with us before, preparing for college can be challenging, even confusing at times. We're here to help guide you through the process of applying online, tracking your progress as you go, and making sure you don’t miss anything.

Hutchinson Community College maintains institutional memberships with the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).  Admissions personnel and recruiters abide by KACRAO’s Statement of Good Practices for Secondary Student Recruitment and AACRAO’s Ethics and Practices

Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) is an open Admissions Institution. Students are admitted in one of the categories listed below. Students who have not submitted all required documentation are admitted on a provisional basis. Provisionally admitted students may enroll and attend classes pending receipt of transcripts and other required documents, but cannot be certified for participation in activities, or receive financial aid. Students remain on provisional status until all required documents are certified by the Director of Admissions.

Once admitted, students retain their admission status in the category in which they were originally admitted unless the student seeks to change his or her status. If a student seeks to change his or her admission’s status, he/she should contact the HutchCC admissions office in order to be re-admitted. The college seeks to regularly update student information found on the admissions application.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a guest student.
• If the course has a prerequisite for placement scores, please visit the HutchCC website for information on qualifying scores and email proof of scores to gueststudent@hutchcc.edu (or fax to 620-728-8199).

Specific requirements are listed below. The State of Kansas regulates certification and/or employment of individuals with a criminal background.  All requirements/supporting documentation are required before the 1st day of class.

Certified Nurse Aide – AL131

• Achieve at least the minimum score on reading test (if no score is on file).
• Health & Safety Required for Clinical Sites:
  • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Mantoux tuberculin skin test two-step (2 tests done 1-3 weeks apart) TB test, unless evidence of yearly testing, or
    • Blood test: TB Gold test or T-Spot test.
  • Covid-19
    • Documentation of vaccination(s) must include the vaccine manufacturer, lot number, date and healthcare professional or clinical site given.  Students may request exemption based on religious belief or medical need.  Request does not guarantee approval by clinical facility.
• Copy of Social Security card and State or Government issued photo ID.
• CPR.

Certified Medication Aide – AL132

• Achieve at least the minimum score on reading test (if no score is on file).
• Health & Safety Required for Clinical Sites:
  • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Mantoux tuberculin skin test two-step (2 tests done 1-3 weeks apart) TB test, unless evidence of yearly testing, or
    • Blood test: TB Gold test or T-Spot test.
  • Covid-19
    • Documentation of vaccination(s) must include the vaccine manufacturer, lot number, date and healthcare professional or clinical site given.  Students may request exemption based on religious belief or medical need.  Request does not guarantee approval by clinical facility.
• Copy of Social Security card and State or Government issued photo ID.
• Copy of CNA.
• Must be 18 years old by the end of the course. 

Certified Medication Update (Med Update) – AL134

• Copy of CMA.

Home Health Aide – AL137

• Achieve at least the minimum score on reading test (if no score is on file).
• Copy of Social Security card and State or Government issued photo ID.
• Copy of CNA.

Phlebotomy – AL170

• No requirements to take this course.

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract.  Hutchinson Community College reserves the right, at any time, to change graduation requirements, costs, curricula and content, without notice.

For further information, please contact the Health Care Training office at:  620-665-4947 or 620-665-4948 or HCT@hutchcc.edu.

Admission procedure:

1. Submission of application to HutchCC and required transcripts from high schools and other colleges previously attended.
2. Submission of application to the EMS paramedic program. The application and the directions for the application is available by contacting the EMS Department at 620-728-4407 or EMS@hutchcc.edu. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the documentation is complete.
3. Personal interview and testing will then be set up with the program coordinator and faculty of the college. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documentation is complete before the interview and testing.

Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission Criteria by Program Option

Submit a Health Information program application (applications accepted year-round). The completion of the application is the student's responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must have:

Health Information Management (AAS) & Healthcare Coding (Certificate)

• High school graduation with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last two years of high school, or
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for a minimum of 12 semester hours of college, or
• Satisfactory performance on the GED.

*Provisional admission will be granted to a student who does not meet the GPA requirement. Progression in the program will be allowed if the student earns a GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale during the first 12 credit hours.

Health Information Management Emphasis in Cancer Registry Management (AAS)

• High school graduation with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last two years of high school, or
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for a minimum of 12 semester hours of college, or
• Satisfactory performance on the GED.

Health Information Management Emphasis in Cancer Registry Management (Certificate)

• Successful completion of a minimum of any Associate’s Degree in any field or the equivalent (60 college-level credits)
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for a minimum of 12 semester hours of college

*Provisional admission will be granted to a student who does not meet the GPA requirement. Progression in the program will be allowed if the student earns a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during the first 12 credit hours.

For further information, please contact the Health Information Management office at:  620-694-2456 or HIM@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to ADN

Application to the Associate Degree Nursing program is May 15th – August 1st for the class starting the following January.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Successfully complete the ATI TEAS Exam (for details please see the Information Packet and ATI TEAS information).
  • Applications will not be accepted if the ATI TEAS exam has not been successfully completed.
  • The cost for proctoring the exam is required.
• Complete program prerequisites with a 2.75 GPA or higher
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology*
  • General Microbiology*
  • English Comp I
  • General Psychology
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Sociology or Nutrition
  • Pathophysiology
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication

* Must be within 7 years of application deadline.

• Prior learning credit (such as AP test scores) with a grade of “P” can meet the requirement but would not count in GPA.  If a class is taken as pass/fail it would count as meeting the requirement and would not count in GPA.
• Overall college GPA must be 2.0 or higher.
• Paramedics must possess current Kansas Certification or National Registration when application is submitted.
  • If graduation was more than 3 years ago, individuals must have 1000 hours documented Paramedic work experience within those 3 previous years.
• Applicants are ranked by the points earned on the prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS score (for details please see the Information Packet).

• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, and submit current vaccinations and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the ADN office at:  620-665-4930 or ADN@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to ADN

Application to the Associate Degree Nursing program is May 15th – August 1st for the class starting the following January.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Successfully complete the ATI TEAS Exam (for details please see the Information Packet and ATI TEAS information).
  • Applications will not be accepted if the ATI TEAS exam has not been successfully completed.
  • The cost for proctoring the exam is required.
• Complete program prerequisites with a 2.75 GPA or higher
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology*
  • General Microbiology*
  • English Comp I
  • General Psychology
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Sociology or Nutrition
  • Pathophysiology
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication

* Must be within 7 years of application deadline.

• Prior learning credit (such as AP test scores) with a grade of “P” can meet the requirement but would not count in GPA.  If a class is taken as pass/fail it would count as meeting the requirement and would not count in GPA.
• Overall college GPA must be 2.0 or higher.

• LPNs must possess the following:
  • IV Therapy certified in Kansas, or approved by the HutchCC ADN program.
  • Current unencumbered PN license in Kansas or the state where they reside when application is submitted.
  • If graduation was more than 3 years ago, individuals must have 1000 hours documented LPN work experience within those 3 previous years.
• Applicants are ranked by the points earned on the prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS score (for details please see the Information Packet).
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, and submit current vaccinations and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the ADN office at:  620-665-4930 or ADN@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to ADN

Application to the Associate Degree Nursing program is December 15th – March 1st for the class starting the following June.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Successfully complete the ATI TEAS Exam (for details please see the Information Packet and ATI TEAS information).
  • Applications will not be accepted if the ATI TEAS exam has not been successfully completed.
• Must be IV Therapy certified in Kansas or approved by the HutchCC ADN program.
• Complete program prerequisites with a 2.75 GPA or higher:
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology*
  • English Comp I
  • General Psychology
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Medical Terminology

• Required general education courses:
  • Courses may be completed prior to the start of the program.
  • GPA must be at a 2.75 (“C”) or higher if taken prior to program start.
    • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
    • Sociology or Nutrition
    • Microbiology*

* Must be within 7 years of application deadline.

• Prior learning credit (such as AP test scores) with a grade of “P” can meet the requirement but would not count in GPA.  If a class is taken as pass/fail it would count as meeting the requirement and would not count in GPA.
• Overall college GPA must be 2.0 or higher.
• Applicants are ranked by the points earned on the prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS score (for details please see the Information Packet).
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, and submit current vaccinations and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the ADN office at:  620-665-4930 or ADN@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to ADN

Application to the Associate Degree Nursing program is December 15th – March 1st for the class starting the following August.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Successfully complete the ATI TEAS Exam (for details please see the Information Packet and ATI TEAS information).
  • Applications will not be accepted if the ATI TEAS exam has not been successfully completed.
• Complete program prerequisites with a 2.75 GPA or higher:
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology*
  • English Comp I
  • General Psychology

• Required general education courses:
  • Courses may be completed prior to the start of the program.
  • GPA must be at a 2.75 (“C”) or higher if completed prior to program start.
    • Human Growth & Development
    • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
    • Medical Terminology
    • Sociology or Nutrition
    • General Microbiology*

* Must be within 7 years of application deadline.

• Prior learning credit (such as AP test scores) with a grade of “P” can meet the requirement but would not count in GPA.  If a class is taken as pass/fail it would count as meeting the requirement and would not count in GPA.
• Overall college GPA must be 2.0 or higher.
• Applicants are ranked by the points earned on the prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS score (for details please see the Information Packet).
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, and submit current vaccinations and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the ADN office at:  620-665-4930 or ADN@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to Physical Therapist Assistant

Application to the PTA program is December 15th – May 15th for the class starting the following August.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Complete program prerequisites.  GPA for all prerequisite courses must be a 2.5 or higher to be considered for admission.  All prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the program, August 1st.
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (lab and lecture) * Must be within 7 years of application deadline
  • English Comp I or II
  • General Psychology
  • Human Growth & Development
  • College Algebra or higher (Elements of Statistics not accepted)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communications
• Applicants who complete all the prerequisite courses prior to the application deadline will receive 3 additional points.
• Applicants who possess an Associate’s degree or above will received 2 additional points.
• Complete 20 hours of observation/shadow/work experience in a physical therapy setting within 2 years of the application deadline.
  • The applicant must perform no less than 4 hours of experience in both outpatient and acute hospital settings.
• Submit three letters of reference and unofficial transcript(s).
• Based upon the evaluative system for each category, the top 40 applicants will be selected for an interview.
  • Notification will be sent to students of interview selection, including the interview date to be conducted in June.
  • Notification will be sent to applicants not receiving an interview.
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, background check, drug screen, submit current vaccinations, and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the Physical Therapist Assistant office at:  620-665-4956 or PTA@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to Practical Nursing

Application to the full-time program is December 15th – March 1st for the class starting the following August.  Application to the part-time program is May 15th – August 1st for the class starting the following January.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Successfully complete the Accuplacer Tests for Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (for details please see the Information Packet).
  • Tests must be completed by the application deadline.
• Complete program prerequisites.  All prerequisites must be completed by July 30th for the full-time option and December 22nd for the part-time option.  Any course(s) in progress during the application period will receive “zero” points on the admission criteria ranking sheet.
  • GPA for all prerequisite courses must be a “C” (2.0 GPA) or better.
  • Applicants who complete all the prerequisite courses prior to the application deadline will receive 3 additional points.
    • General Psychology
    • Human Growth & Development
    • Nutrition or Medical Terminology
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology (lab & lecture) *

*A&P must be a 5-6 credit hour course with a lab.  Completion date must be within 5 years of the application deadline.

• Applicant must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Kansas, verifiable through the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry (Deadline: July 30th for the full-time program & December 22nd for the part-time program).
  • CNA must be current at time of application deadline.
• Submit the name and complete email address of three persons (not relatives) as reference.
  • At least two professional references must be included, i.e., employer, clergy, instructor, etc.
  • One reference may be a non-professional acquaintance.
• Prepare and submit an essay (for details please see the Information Packet).
• Complete an information session and quiz by the application deadline.
• Applicants are ranked by the total points received on the criteria rating sheet (for details please see the Information Packet).
• Students admitted into the program will receive information regarding background checks, drug screen, immunizations, physical examination, and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.
• Individuals who are not initially accepted may reapply for the next program.

For further information, please contact the Practical Nursing office at:  620-245-0202 or LPNProgram@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to Radiologic Technology

Application to the Radiologic Technology program is December 15th – May 15th for the class starting the following August.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Complete program prerequisites.  All prerequisites must be completed by June 1st.
  • Grades must be a “C” or better
    • College Algebra
    • English Comp I
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology (lab and lecture) *Must be within 5 years of application deadline.
• Take the ATI TEAS exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills), a multiple-choice assessment measuring basic academic preparedness in Reading, Math, Science, English, and language usage. 
  • A minimum score of 62 must be obtained to be considered for ranking.
  • Student scores will be valid for 2 years.
  • Students may only take the exam twice during the application period.
  • Cost of the exam is required at the time of each exam, must be in the form of check or money order written to Hutchinson Community College, and is non-refundable.
  • Scores obtained on the entrance exam will be given points.  A sample scoring sheet will be available to prospective students upon request.
• Attend a Radiologic Technology Information Session.
• Essay
• Applicants will be ranked based on the total points received.
• Applicants will be notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance status in early June.
• Students on the alternate list must continue to meet all admission criteria to be able to fill vacancies if they become available.
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, background check, submit current vaccinations, and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level. The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the Radiologic Technology office at:  620-665-4946 or radiology@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to Respiratory Care

Application to the Respiratory Care program is December 15th – May 15th for the class starting the following August.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Complete program prerequisites.  All prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the program, August 1st.  Students who still have prerequisite courses to complete after the May 15th application deadline and who meet the necessary guidelines for admission may be eligible to receive a provisional letter of acceptance provided all prerequisite courses are completed by August 1st.
  • All prerequisite courses must be within 7 years of application deadline.
  • Grades must be a “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher.
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology (lab & lecture)
    • Medical Terminology
    • Contemporary Math or College Algebra
• Two professional/colleague references must be completed to be considered for ranking.
• General education courses may be completed prior to entry into the program.
  • GPA for general education courses must be a “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher.
    • English Comp I
    • Speech or Interpersonal Communications
    • General Psychology
    • Pharmacology
• Applicants are ranked by the total points received on their criteria rating sheet. The top 18 students are accepted into the program provided that all other admission conditions have been met.
• Applicants will be notified of their acceptance/non-acceptance status in early June.
• Students on the alternate list must continue to meet all admission criteria to be able to fill vacancies if they become available.
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, submit current vaccinations, and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the Respiratory Care office at:  620-694-2456 or RespiratoryTherapy@hutchcc.edu.

 Admission to Hutchinson Community College

• Apply for admission to Hutchinson Community College as a degree seeking student.
• Send all official transcripts to Hutchinson Community College.

Admission to Surgical Technology

Application to the Surgical Technology program is December 15th – May 15th for the class starting the following August.  Applications received after May 15th will be evaluated dependent upon availability of spots in the program at that time.  The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility.  To meet this responsibility, the student must:

• Complete program prerequisites.  All prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the program, August 1st.  Students who still have prerequisite courses to complete after the May 15th application deadline and who meet the necessary guidelines for admission may be eligible to receive a provisional letter of acceptance provided all prerequisite courses are completed by August 1st.
  • Grades must be a “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher.
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology (lab & lecture) *
    • Medical Terminology*
    • Pharmacology*
    • General Microbiology*
    • English Comp I
    • General Psychology or Fundamentals of Sociology
    • Contemporary Math or College Algebra
    • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
    • Surgical Technology Allied Health Elective

* Courses must be within five years of the program start date.

• Attend a Surgical Technology Information Session.
• Three professional/colleague references must be completed to be considered for ranking.
• Applicants will be ranked based upon total points received.  Applicants who meet the criteria for admission into the Surgical Technology program will be notified by mail and/or email (HutchCC Dragon email) of acceptance, or placement on the waiting list.
• Following program acceptance, students will be required to complete a comprehensive physical, drug screen, background check, and submit current vaccinations and CPR at the Healthcare Provider Level.  The cost for these items will be borne by the student.

For further information, please contact the Surgical Technology office at:  620-694-2456 or surgtech@hutchcc.edu.

Regular Student

To be admitted as a regular student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or a holder of a GED Diploma. Students must provide an official transcript, with a graduation date posted.
• Be a high school graduate from a Home school.  Schools must be recognized by the state in which it is located. Students must provide an official transcript, with the graduation date posted, and documentation demonstrating that home school is registered with the State Department of Education (or state government equivalent) in which the school is located.
• Be a high school graduate of a non-accredited private secondary school.  Schools must be recognized by the state in which it is located.  Students must provide an official transcript, with the graduation date posted, and documentation demonstrating that home school is registered with the State Department of Education (or state government equivalent) in which the school is located.
• High School transcripts will be evaluated in the following ways: HutchCC will use weighted GPA for scholarship purposes only, unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale will be used for data collection and reporting.
• For out-of-country High School Graduates' transcripts to be evaluated, they must be submitted through a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Students can also contact the Director of Admissions about other possible evaluations.  
• Be seeking a degree or certificate (semester length or longer program) from HutchCC.
• Not currently be considered a degree seeking or certificate seeking student (semester length or longer program), at another institution.
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident of the U.S.

Ability to Benefit Student

To be admitted as an ability to benefit student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Be eighteen years of age or older.
• Not qualify as a high school graduate from an accredited high school or a holder of a GED Diploma.
• Be seeking a degree or certificate from HutchCC, or taking courses for transfer to another accredited institution to complete a degree.
• Not currently be considered a degree-seeking or certificate-seeking student (semester-length or longer program), at another institution.
• Submit documentation to the Director of Admissions of satisfactory completion of six credit hours that are applicable toward a degree or certificate offered by the institution.
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident of the U.S.

International Students

Students from numerous countries such as Japan, Brazil, Bosnia, Australia and Germany have chosen to study at Hutchinson Community College.  Before making a formal application for admission, it is suggested that prospective students carefully consider the following essential information and instructions.  International applicants must:

• Submit proof of support for an academic year in U.S. dollars for the estimated cost of tuition, fees, books, misc. expenses and room and board. Contact the International Advisor for the current estimated cost. Proof of support must be documented using the HutchCC Financial Resources Verification Form. The student and sponsor must complete the HutchCC Financial Resources Verification Form and request the appropriate financial institution send a verification letter directly to HutchCC.
• Complete and sign the International Student Application.
• Submit a deposit of $1500 with the International Application.  The deposit will be applied against the first semester enrollment if the applicant is accepted as a student at HutchCC.  Should the applicant not be accepted, the deposit will be refunded in full.
• Submit copies of Non-United States secondary and post-secondary academic transcripts.  Transcripts must include an English translation.  International students wishing to transfer coursework from colleges or universities outside of the continental U.S. must first have the transcript evaluated by an official evaluation service.  There is a fee for this service.
• Request official copies of United States secondary and post-secondary transcripts be sent directly to HutchCC.
• Document proficiency in English. For all international student applicants whose primary language is not English, the results of one of the following tests must be less than two years old at the expected date of enrollment at HutchCC:
  • A Duolingo English Test score of 85+. The Duolingo English Test can be taken at https://englishtest.duolingo.com/.
  • A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL paper-based test, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 on the internet-based test. TOEFL scores must be submitted directly to HutchCC from ETS. If you have taken the test, you can request that your scores be sent to HutchCC by writing or calling EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICES, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA.   HutchCC's TOEFL codes are: 6281 Department Code: 00.  
    • To be considered to have met the English proficiency requirement, international applicants who have TOEFL scores between 56-60 on the internet-based test can submit a written recommendation from a teacher or other education professional who has experience with the student and knowledge of his/her abilities related to reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of the English language.
• An applicant may have the English proficiency requirement waived if he or she has studied at a U.S. high school for at least one year, completed 12 credits or more at a U.S. college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, or has submitted for review a transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university showing completion of an English course with a "C" or better, evaluated by the HutchCC Fine Arts and Humanities Department, equivalent to HutchCC's EN098, Foundations of Composition. The English proficiency requirement may also be waived if the applicant is from a country whose official/primary language is English as indicated on the CIA Factbook web page.
  • International students enrolled in an Intensive English Program must show a certificate of completion to be considered for transfer to HutchCC.

Online, Non-US Citizen, Non-US Resident Student

To be admitted as an Online, Non-US Citizen, Non-US Resident Student the applicant must:

• Not be a United States Citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
• Have a legal address outside of the United States.
• Have completed an application for admission.
• Be eighteen years of age or older.
• Certify that the applicant does not intend to enter the United States for study.

Special Student

To be admitted as a Special Student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Not be a United States Citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
• Be residing in the United States.
• Be over eighteen years of age.
• Have submitted official High School/ GED transcripts.
• High School transcripts will be evaluated in the following ways: HutchCC will use weighted GPA for scholarship purposes only, unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale will be used for data collection and reporting.
• Home schools must be registered with the State of Kansas in order to be recognized.

Guest Student

To be admitted as a Guest Student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Be eighteen years of age or older.
• Not be seeking a degree or certificate (semester length or longer) from HutchCC.

    Or

• Be a student who is considered a degree seeking student at another parent institution.

High School Student

To be admitted as a high school student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Be enrolled in high school in grades 10, 11 or 12, or be a gifted student in grade 9 with an IEP recommending college experience.
• Have placement tests taken with proper scores on file at HutchCC.
• Have submitted a permission form signed by the high school principal for each semester of enrollment.

Visiting Student

Visiting student status is granted at the discretion of the Director of Admissions to students who cannot qualify for admission in another admission's category. Students admitted as visiting students may take coursework, but do not receive college credit or a transcript for classes completed. Visiting students may not petition to receive credit at a later date for courses completed while in visiting student status.

To be granted admission as a visiting student the applicant must:

• Have completed an application for admission.
• Complete a waiver form from the Admissions office prior to enrollment in classes.

Non-Credit Student

To be admitted as a Non-Credit Student the applicant must:

Have completed a Non-Credit student application.

Be taking only non-credit classes with Hutchinson Community College. (Students in other HutchCC admission statuses may take non-credit classes.)

Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid is determined for students who annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).  Award packages are determined as early as March of each calendar year for the upcoming academic year for early applicants. Awarding continues as Financial Aid applications are processed. A student is eligible only for those Federal programs that have funds available at the time your file is fully processed and the student meets eligibility guidelines. To be considered for Federal Aid, you must meet basic financial aid requirements:

• Be enrolled at HutchCC in a degree-seeking major and meet Enrollment Requirements.
• Make satisfactory academic progress as started in HutchCC policy.
• Complete and meet FAFSA eligibility.

Hutchinson Community College complies with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, and will not impose any penalty upon eligible students if they are unable to meet their financial obligations due to delayed payment of benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs.

HutchCC offers a variety of scholarships that is as diverse as our student body. Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, seeking vocational training or looking to transfer to a university, we have a scholarship for which you may qualify. Scholarships are gifts and do not have to be repaid. Most are given to eligible students with no strings attached. Some may require the student to maintain a certain level of academic success.

Hutchinson Community College Refund Policy (Effective Fall 2008)

This policy is for credit hour courses and covers all course delivery methods.

Students receiving federal financial aid who withdraw completely from Hutchinson Community College may be required to repay a portion of the federal financial aid they have received. Questions about repayment of federal aid should be directed to the HutchCC Financial Aid Office.

Students required to report for active military duty during a semester of enrollment are entitled to a full refund of tuition and fees- contingent upon presentation of official military orders. Students who volunteer for military service during a semester of enrollment are not eligible for military refunds and instead are subject to the institution's regular refund policy.

Exceptions to the refund policy may be authorized by the Vice President of Student Services. All appeals must be in writing; however appeals will not be considered after the last scheduled day of the course or semester. Written appeals may be sent to the following addresses:

Vice President of Student Services
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67501

Or

refunds@hutchcc.edu

Complete Withdrawal from the Institution
Registered students, who are within the published withdrawal date, who wish to withdraw completely from the institution, should log in to DragonZone, navigate to their course schedule, and click the Withdrawal button for all courses listed. Students are officially withdrawn and receive the designation of "W" immediately. Refunds to students who complete this transaction will be awarded according to the refund policy as listed in the catalog.

Emergency Withdrawal
After the withdrawal period has ended, requests for emergency withdrawal must be submitted in writing by the student making the request to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The request will be reviewed, and the decision will be returned to the student within 30 calendar days.

Course Withdrawal
The withdrawal process becomes effective immediately after the period allowed for schedule changes.  Registered students wishing to withdraw from a course must do so on or prior to the date that corresponds to 80 percent completion of the course. The withdraw date is published on the schedule. Students who complete this transaction will receive the designation of "W" for the course. To complete the withdrawal procedure, students will log in to Dragon Zone, navigate to their course schedule, locate the course they wish to withdraw from, and click the Withdraw button. Students are officially withdrawn immediately.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY

The U.S. Department of Education requires that colleges monitor the academic progress of federal financial aid recipients to ensure that only those students demonstrating satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of their educational programs continue to receive financial aid. Hutchinson Community College’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy monitors student progress in three areas:  completion rate, GPA, and maximum time frame. Students receiving any federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Work Study, Direct Loans, and/or any other federal or state aid must meet the following standards:

• Students must earn credit for 67% of the cumulative hours they attempt
• Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Students must complete their program of study within a reasonable time frame not to exceed 150% of their published program length

Each requirement is discussed in greater detail below.

Satisfactory academic progress is measured at the end of each semester and the student will be notified if they are not in compliance with the policy at that time. 

COMPLETION RATE

Cumulative completion rate is calculated by dividing the number of cumulative credit hours earned by the number of cumulative credit hours attempted.  Students must earn 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted.  A student failing to complete 67% of their attempted hours will be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester for which the student is enrolled.  A student who does not meet satisfactory academic progress standards during their warning semester will be placed on financial aid suspension at the end of that semester.  A student may appeal their financial aid suspension.  Instructions for appeal are found below.

Attempted hours include any course the student remained enrolled in past the refund period.  Earned hours include any hours for which the student earned an A, B, C, D, P, or CR.  Failures, withdrawals, audits, and incompletes are considered as attempted hours, but not earned hours.    Failing grades in pass/fail courses are considered attempted, but not earned.  Repeated and remedial courses are included in the calculation of attempted and earned hours. 

A student must contact the Financial Aid Office to resolve any discrepancies related to classes with grades posting after the review period.

CUMULATIVE GPA

A student must also maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).  A student failing to meet the cumulative GPA standard will be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester of enrollment.  A student who does not meet satisfactory academic progress standards during their warning semester will be placed on financial aid suspension at the end of that semester.  A student may appeal their financial aid suspension.  Instructions for appeal are found below.

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

Federal regulations require that a student complete their degree or certificate in a reasonable time frame not to exceed 150% of the published program length.  All program-applicable credit hours attempted at HutchCC and program-applicable transfer credit hours posted to the HutchCC transcript are counted towards the maximum time frame regardless of whether or not aid was received for those credit hours.  A student will be placed on financial aid suspension as soon as it is determined that they cannot complete their stated degree or certificate within the 150% maximum time frame.  A student may appeal their financial aid suspension.  Instructions for appeal are found below.

Transfer Hours

All program-applicable transfer hours accepted by HutchCC and posted to the student’s HutchCC transcript are included when determining Satisfactory Academic Progress status of transfer students.  Transfer hours will be evaluated for SAP at the next evaluation period after which they were received.  Students will be notified of their SAP status at that time. 

Financial Aid Warning

At the conclusion of each semester, all students receiving Title IV aid will be evaluated to determine whether or not they are maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP). If a student is failing to meet SAP standards, they will be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester for which they are enrolled.  Warning status will not prevent the student from receiving financial aid.  If the student fails to meet SAP standards while on financial aid warning, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension.

Financial Aid Suspension

A student not meeting SAP standards for two consecutive semesters will be suspended from receiving any federal financial aid until they reach the required completion rate or grade point average to meet SAP policy requirements. Students on financial aid suspension are not eligible for financial aid of any kind, including Federal Direct student loans. 

Reinstatement

A student who has been placed on financial aid warning or suspension may request that their status be adjusted if a subsequent semester brings them into compliance with SAP policy.  Students may request a re-evaluation of their SAP status in writing to the Financial Aid Office.

Appeal

A student on financial aid suspension may also appeal to have their eligibility reinstated.  Appeal forms are assigned to students who are placed on financial aid suspension in the student aid portal.  Paper appeals are available upon request.  Appeals will be accepted through November 1 for the fall term, April 1 for the spring term, and July 1 for the summer term.  The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to review appeals after the deadline dates, if warranted.  Complete appeals will be reviewed within 10 business days of the date they were received by the Financial Aid Office.

The Financial Aid Office will consider each petition individually.  Only extenuating circumstances will be considered for appeal.  Extenuating circumstances must be unexpected circumstances that are beyond the student’s control.  Typical adjustments to college life such as underestimating the time required for studying, failing to manage one’s time wisely, or failing to attend class on a regular basis without documented hardship will not be considered as extenuating circumstances.  Extenuating circumstances must be adequately documented and the documentation must be included with the appeal.  Documentation may include supporting statements from doctors, teachers, counselors, etc.  The student will be notified of the decision within ten days of the appeal review. 

A student whose appeal has been denied who wishes to appeal the decision further may file another appeal if they can provide additional information or documentation that was not included in their initial appeal.    

The Office of Academic Affairs at Hutchinson Community College facilitates accessible, quality teaching/learning by overseeing five academic and professional/technical departments of the college. The major responsibilities of the Office are to:

• support instructional quality at all locations through all delivery modalities,
• act on behalf of the institution as a liaison with accrediting and regulating agencies,
• provide students an avenue for academic inquiry and appeal,
• assist departments in all areas of support and oversight including;
  • curriculum development—meeting currency, state alignment, workforce needs
  • program review--goal setting and improvement planning
  • academic assessment of course/program/institutional outcomes
  • faculty appointments, faculty evaluation processes, and faculty development
  • budgeting/expenditure management/grant acquisition
  • and most importantly, building a college community of learning.