General Catalog -The General Catalog provides students with general information about the college calendar, registration information, cost of attending, financial aid, and general and academic regulations. The Catalog also contains outlines for suggested transfer curriculum for those students planning on transferring to a four-year college or university. Additionally, the Catalog contains an outline of required courses for all of the degrees and certificate programs offered at VC. In the back of the Catalog you will find a course description for all of the credit courses taught by VC. The course description tells you what topics are covered in a particular course, lists the prerequisites for the course (if any), and lets you know if the course has a lab fee or special fee associated with it. If you do not have a Catalog you can obtain a copy by contacting the registrars office at (940) 552-6291 ext.: 2207 or sdavenport@vernoncollege.edu. The General Catalog is published on a yearly basis, and new editions are printed and available by July of every school year. You may also view the Vernon College catalog online.  

Student Handbook -The Student Handbook covers issues pertaining to enrolled students' rights and responsibilities. The Student Handbook provides students with information on academic issues, college admissions and records, administrative and instructional services (i.e.: bookstore, library, computer facilities), financial aid services and student services.

Services for students enrolled at VC are described in detail in the Student Handbook. If you do not have a Student Handbook you may obtain a copy by contacting the student services office at (940) 552-6291 ext.: 2249 or msnyder@vernoncollege.edu. The Student Handbook is published on a yearly basis, and new editions of the handbook are printed and available for distribution in August of each year. You may also view the Student Handbook online.

The services provided for students include the following:

Counseling and Guidance-Counseling and guidance services include academic advising, career testing & counseling, group & individual counseling, and referral services. If you need assistance in planning your education, choosing what type of career to pursue, or are experiencing personal problems or concerns, the college's counseling and guidance staff can assist you. Each major instructional location is staffed with a full-time counselor to assist you with any of these services. Counselors are available in person, by phone, or through e-mail. For phone extensions and e-mail addresses, see the online counselor contact information.

Job Placement & Employment-The VC Placement Services aide students in their search for employment. Assistance is available for composing cover letters and resumes, completing applications, and preparing for job interviews. The placement services are available in person (by appointment), by phone, or through e-mail. For phone extensions and e-mail addresses, see the online counselor contact information.

Student Insurance-Health insurance policies issued by private agencies are available for students. Policy brochures may be obtained by contacting any of the counselors in person, by phone, or through e-mail. Students may also request a health and referral guide that lists community health and health related resources from any of the college counselors.

The College Catalog provides detailed information about the Texas Success Initiative Program (TSI), including who is required to take examinations, passing standards, exemptions from the examinations, and meeting examinations requirements.

For more information on testing please contact VC's testing center. Testing Center

 

The Student Handbook addresses the Code of Student Conduct as well as procedural steps for filing a student grievance. A directory of information detailing whom to contact when faced with certain dilemmas is also contained in the handbook.  

The Class Schedule -The Class Schedule provides a listing of all courses offered during a particular semester. A calendar listing important dates for students to be aware of is printed on the inside front cover of the Schedule. The Schedule contains the tuition refund policy for students who drop classes or withdraw from school. Information about VC's Special Services Office, which offers accommodations to qualified students, is also provided in the class schedule.  

The Support Services for Distance Learning Students Handbook - The Support Services for Distance Learning Students Handbook describes support services available to students enrolled in distance learning studies. This particular handbook provides students with specific information on various college procedures and functions. Additionally, the handbook gives you specific names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses to use when accessing these services. If you do not have a Support Services for Distance Learning Students Handbook you can obtain a copy by contacting the Director of Distance Learning at (940) 552-6291 ext: 2297 or mccoy@vernoncollege.edu You may also view the handbook online.  

New Students are encouraged to read and become familiar with the information contained in these publications. All of these publications are accessible online through the Vernon College main website.  If you can not access a copy of these publications online please contact the college and we will get a copy to you. The faculty and staff at VC are interested in your success, and strive to insure that your experience with the institution is a positive one. So once again, welcome, and please contact the college if we can provide assistance.