This catalog and curricular requirements within are in effect from Summer 2021 through Spring 2022.
Welcome to Modesto Junior College! For the last 100 years, MJC has been serving the educational needs of Modesto and its adjoining communities. In addition to offering associate degrees and certificates in a wide range of areas, our College offers a baccalaureate degree also. We are one of the 15 community colleges in the state of California to offer a baccalaureate degree. Whether your goal is to obtain an associate degree, or transferring to a four-year institution, from the wide range of options at MJC, you are assured to find courses and programs in the area of your interest. If you want to obtain a certificate or build your skills in a trade, there are a number of options available to you as well.
This catalog provides you detailed information on courses and programs offered at MJC. If you need help to identify your area of interest, our helpful counselors and student services staff are there to provide the support. You can connect with our financial aid department to figure out options to pay for college. And once you are enrolled in a program, our knowledgeable and supportive faculty are there to guide you in your academic journey.
Education is a great social equalizer. A college degree can open many doors and can provide you with a better life for yourself and your family. However, it is a long journey and every journey starts with a first step. I invite you to take the first step at MJC! Once you are here, we have all the support you need to continue!
Santanu Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D.
Interim President
Modesto Junior College, one of the oldest community colleges in the state, was organized in 1921 to serve the first junior college district established under a State Legislature Enabling Act. Modesto Junior College was established to meet the needs of the community. Today the college strives to maintain the same objective—that of dedication and service to the community.
The College began with a charter enrollment of 61 students. Through the years registration has increased until today more than 18,000 day and evening students are enrolled each semester. In addition, more than 8,000 community participants take advantage of classes and programs offered through community education. To complement student growth, the campus has grown as well.
The college holds the distinction of having erected the first junior college classroom building in the state. From this modest beginning, MJC has grown until it now provides an outstanding learning environment on two sites: the original MJC-East on College Avenue and MJC-West on Blue Gum Avenue in northwest Modesto. In addition to the two sites, more than 20 community sites are used to meet particular educational needs.
The area boundaries have also changed. In 1964, by action of the electorate, the boundaries were enlarged to include nearly 4,000 square miles, encompassing high school districts in Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties, the Ripon High School District in San Joaquin County, the Gustine and Hilmar High School Districts in Merced County and the Harney Elementary School District in Santa Clara County. The district also includes the Bret Harte 10 Union High School District, the former Copperopolis Elementary School District and the former Salt Spring Valley Elementary School District in Calaveras County.
A Board of Trustees was elected in 1964 to govern the affairs of the expanded district. In 1965 the name Yosemite Junior College District was selected. It was later changed to Yosemite Community College District. The Yosemite Community College District also includes Columbia College, located in Columbia, California. Visit About MJC to learn more.
The official MJC academic calendar can be found on the website: Academic Calendar
Visit Campus Maps to view the maps for Modesto Junior College.
See the Campus Safety website at: Campus Safety
Modesto Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234 by the authority of the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation provides assurance that education earned is of value to the student; acceptable to employers, trade or profession-related licensing agencies; and other colleges and universities can accept a student’s credential as legitimate.
Empowering students to discover opportunities and reach their goals through access to and inclusion in higher education.
MJC les da poder a los estudiantes para descubrir oportunidades y alcanzar sus metas mediante el acceso y la inclusión a la educación superior.
As investors in our society, Modesto Junior College will create and promote equity in education for every member of our diverse community.
Como inversionistas de nuestra sociedad, MJC creará y promoverá una educación equitativa para todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad.
At MJC, we value integrity, responsibility, professionalism, compassion, and empathy to achieve:
En Modesto Junior College valoramos la integridad, la responsabilidad, el profesionalismo, la comprensión y la empatía para el logro:
Modesto Junior College has five broad Institutional Learning Outcomes with distinct characteristics:
Students will develop skills to effectively search for, critically evaluate, and utilize relevant information while demonstrating technological literacy. Students will be able to:
Students will develop skills that aid in lifelong personal growth and success in the workplace. Students will be able to:
Students will develop critical and analytical thinking abilities, cultivate creative faculties that lead to innovative ideas, and employ pragmatic problem-solving skills. Students will be able to:
Students will be prepared to engage a global world while exhibiting a broad sense of diversity, cultural awareness, social responsibility and stewardship. Students will be able to:
Unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Division 2, part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, 51820-51823. Exception to this policy will be made where health, safety, legal requirements, or the facility is a limiting factor in the conduct of the course. Students denied enrollment by this policy may appeal to the Vice President of Student Services.
Notice:
The information contained in this catalog details the anticipated programs, courses, rules, regulations, and fees of Modesto Junior College. The college disclaims liability for any unintended errors in this publication and reserves the right to discontinue or postpone courses, and correct errors and omissions. All enrollment fees are subject to change. This catalog sets forth college policies for all college programs and services in accordance with the California Education Code, California Code of Regulations (Title 5), and District and college policies.
Catalog rights refer to the right of every continuing student to choose one, and only one, catalog under whose course requirements the student is to be evaluated for the purpose of determining whether the student meets the requirements for MJC graduation, certificate, or certification of general education. The continuing student may select the catalog which was in effect when the student initially enrolled at MJC or any catalog in effect thereafter through and including the semester when the student applies for graduation or transfer certification.
A student remaining in continuous enrollment will retain catalog rights for graduation under the year of initial enrollment. Any academic record symbol entered on a MJC transcript (A through F, P/NP, I, W, MW, SP) shall constitute a record of continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in at least one term (summer, fall or spring) of the academic year. Students should consult with their counselor for current information. For evaluation purposes, the college will use the terms listed in the catalog’s Academic Calendar to determine a student’s catalog rights.
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Angelica Guzman, Director, Admissions & Records, East Campus: Student Services, Building, Room 102, West Campus: Yosemite Hall, Phone: (209) 575-6853, Website: Enrollment Services
Students who are concurrently enrolled at Columbia College and who wish to enroll at MJC should consult with the Columbia College Admissions Office. Columbia students may use Columbia College assessment scores and/or course completions to satisfy MJC assessment requirements. See Intradistrict Course Equivalencies Between Modesto Junior College and Columbia College for more information.
It is not necessary to be a resident of California (as defined in the Education Code) to attend MJC. New and returning students are classified as either a California resident or a California nonresident for tuition purposes. In order to determine California residency during the reclassification process, students are required to submit copies of USCIS documentation and/or documentation proving physical presence and showing intent to make California their permanent residence. Students must be residing in California at the time the request for consideration is made. The burden of proof to establish residence is on the student. For more information, visit the enrollment services residency information page.
Consistent with AB 540/AB 2000, non-resident and undocumented students who meet all of the requirements can be exempted from paying non-resident tuition. Students who are exempted from paying non-resident tuition (pursuant to Section 68130.5 and Section 68130.7 of the California Education Code) do not become residents for eligibility purposes for any state-funded program. The exemption is not available for students who are absent from California, and are taking distance education classes from California community colleges.
Advanced admission is granted for academically superior K-12 students who are at least 13 years old by the start of the semester for which they are applying. Students must have met all the established special conditions set forth in the Yosemite Community College District Board Policy & Procedures, as well as California Education Code Sections 48800, 48800.5, 48802, 48802, 76001, and 76002. The school district principal or designee must determine that the petitioner is capable of benefitting from advanced scholastic or vocational (college-level) work. Special part-time students who wish to enroll in more than 11 units will be required to pay their enrollment fees.
Home-study students, who are at least 13 years old by the start of the semester for which they are applying, must include with their admission packet (see above) a certification letter (Private School Affidavit) from their County Schools’ Office or the State of California.
All special part-time students are subject to all college regulations regarding attendance, conduct, scholarship and fee payment. Courses attempted and units earned will be recorded on the student’s permanent record and may be used toward meeting graduation, transfer, or certification requirements at Modesto Junior College.
Note: It is expected that all special part-time students enrolling in college courses have the maturity to function effectively on a college campus. No special arrangements for additional supervision of underage students are available. College courses are designed for adult students. In a very small number of disciplines, course content may be unusually frank in order to deal with scholarly discussion of behavioral, artistic, human or other issues. Unlike K-12 schools, colleges do not contact parents in advance to inform them of these issues. Parents are hereby notified that it is their responsibility to assure that their child is able to handle the college environment, as well as the content of the courses in which the student enrolls. Parents may wish to investigate the curriculum prior to enrolling their student if they have any questions or concerns.
Programs such as Nursing, Respiratory Care, Medical Assisting, and the Fire Academy require special program admission in addition to college admission. After submitting a completed Admissions Application to the Enrollment Services Office, contact either the Allied Health Division (209) 575-6373 for information about admission into Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Medical Assisting, or contact the Public Safety Department at (209) 548-5706 for information about the Fire Academy.
A student who has been academically dismissed may petition for readmission by meeting with a counselor and completing a Petition for Readmission during Counseling Department deadlines after receiving notice of dismissal. Forms are available in the Counseling Center. Petitions will be reviewed by the Dean of Student Services and counselors. The student may be readmitted if there is strong evidence showing promise of success.
The Dean of Student Services, and/or a counselor, upon granting readmission to a dismissed student, may impose certain restrictions, such as unit load, periodic grade reviews, etc., which are felt to be in the best interests of the student. A readmitted student is subject to immediate dismissal should he/she fail, at any time, to meet the conditions stipulated by the Dean of Student Services. If the petition is denied, the student may apply for readmission after one year has passed since dismissal.
Students must complete the core services, (orientation, assessment process, abbreviated ED plan) by the college established deadline in order to be eligible for priority registration. The College deadline is available on the College website.
Website: College Orientation
Phone: (209) 575-6789
All new and returning students, who do not have an associate degree or higher and who have not previously attended an MJC college orientation are required to attend orientation prior to their registration date and time. Orientation familiarizes each new MJC student with campus policies, procedures, and student rights and responsibilities. Arrangements can be made for students with disabilities and limited English-speaking students who require accommodations. To make accommodations, students should request accommodations 10 days before they plan to attend a workshop.
In person Orientation workshops are scheduled before each new and returning student registration period. Go to the MJC Website to find current orientation/advising workshop sessions. Reservations are required for in person orientation. Service is on a first come first serve basis.
MJC Testing Center Phone: (209) 575-7728 West Campus, Yosemite Hall, Room A117 Website: Testing Center
Students who have graduated from high school in the last 10 years will receive an English and Math placement automatically upon completion of the online admission application (CCCApply).
If you do not have a high school record from the last 10 years, you will take the self-guided placement. Self-Guided Placement is an activity that provides an opportunity to choose the course(s) most suitable for you.
For more information about English and Math placement options, visit Testing Center.
AB 705 is a law that requires California Community Colleges to maximize the probability that a student will enter and complete transfer-level coursework in English and Math within a one year time frame. MJC will (place students into English and Math courses) advise students to enter specific English and Math courses using one or more of the following measures:
Current students are also eligible to re-place using (with) these new placement methods. If a current and/or returning student has already started the English or Math sequence and receives a higher placement using the new placement methods, they will be allowed to enroll in the higher level course.
To be admitted to a test session, an admissions application must be on file in the Enrollment Services Office. Picture ID will be required for test admittance. Seating in the Testing Center is determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Tests begin promptly, and students may not enter after a test has begun. All tests are computerized except for the CASAS test. Students will be admitted to the Testing Center as computers become available. Students with disabilities who need special testing accommodations should notify Testing Center staff of their needs at least 10 days before they plan to test.
Students who may be exempt from testing are welcome to take the assessment tests and to participate in the assessment process. See “Assessment Exemptions” below for more information.
Note: Most math, English composition, ELIC/ELW and science courses require assessment or prerequisite course completion.
Dr. Matthew Lopez-Phillips, Dean. Counseling and Student Services, East Campus, Student Services Building, Room 226, West Campus, Yosemite Hall, Room A158, Phone: (209) 575-6080, Website: Counseling
Some students have already decided on their educational or career goals before entering MJC. Others are exploring different educational or career paths, and may enter MJC without an educational goal or major.
Students must complete the following steps before making an appointment to see a counselor:
We encourage students to use MJC’s counseling, assessment, and career services to help set and reach educational and career goals. We also encourage students to build relationships with faculty who teach in their areas of interest. Faculty advisors can provide students with the information, support and guidance to help them reach their goals.
All current or returning MJC students are welcome to meet with a counselor. Educational counseling is required for all new students who indicate on their admissions application that they:
Educational counseling is available in the Counseling Center. New student advising sessions are pre-scheduled during peak periods. Students should sign up prior to the new student’s registration date and time. Returning students may drop-in or call the Counseling Center. Students who are exempt from educational counseling are also welcome to meet with a counselor.
New students are encouraged to enroll in a Guidance class, taught by MJC counselors, during their first semester. Guidance courses are essential to student success. In a guidance course, students learn to:
There are several Guidance (GUIDE) courses from which to choose, which also fulfill the Guidance requirement for the associate degree at MJC: Educational Planning; Career Awareness; Job Development Skills; Orientation for Re-entry Adults; Success Strategies for Transfer Students. AG 115, Introduction to Agricultural Education Careers; and STSK 78, College Study Skills, also satisfy the Guidance graduation requirement.
MJC utilizes a program called Early Alert. This program provides intervention for students at the earliest signs of academic problems. Through Early Alert, faculty identify students enrolled in their classes who are experiencing problems and refer them electronically to a service on campus. Staff members of that service contact students for further follow-up.
To register for classes, on the registration date/time provided to you, visit PiratesNet or go to the Enrollment Services Office, either in the East Campus Student Services Building or West Campus Yosemite Hall. Make sure your class schedule is planned with alternative courses, in case your first choice is closed.
Student registration dates and times are posted each term on PiratesNet during the following months; however, prior to being posted on PiratesNet, students will receive their registration date and time in an email sent to them at their college issued student email address. All students are encouraged to activate their student email account and to check it often. This is the only way MJC communicates with students. Activate your Student email address at PiratesNet.
Summer=March
Fall=May
Spring=October
If you have, for example, forgotten to pay a fee, return a library book, musical instrument, or athletic uniform, you may be blocked from registering for classes. Such obligations to the district must be cleared before a student is permitted to register. Outstanding obligations will prevent registration and the ability to obtain verifications of enrollment, grades, academic transcripts, and degrees.
Start dates for open registration vary prior to the start of semester. It will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will be able to register for classes that are still open, provided prerequisites have been met. Students may add open classes during the first week of the semester online or by attending the class and discussing add possibilities with the instructor. If seats are available and the student has met the prerequisites (if required), the instructor may give the student an access code. Adds must be processed by the add deadlines.
Once the student is on a waitlist he or she will be notified of an opening in the course through their student email. Once the email notification is generated the student has 5 calendar days to register for the course or they will be dropped from the waitlist.
If a student is still waitlisted at the start of the term, the student must attend the course on the first meeting day. If a space becomes available in the course the instructor will provide the student with the course access code. For online courses students must request an E-Add Card via PiratesNet on the first day of the term. Only students that meet eligibility requirements may attend.
Instructors will advise students regarding their chances of being added to the class and whether or not waitlist students should return to subsequent class meetings.
Some courses must restrict who may enroll in the course. Limitations on enrollment advise if or how students can qualify for a particular course or program. These limitations can apply to courses that include public performance or intercollegiate competition where a try-out or audition is necessary. Additionally, some courses require formal admission to a particular program in order to enroll (e.g., Associate Degree Nursing Program, Respiratory Therapy Program). Limitations on enrollment are enforced by the instructor. A student will be blocked from enrolling if the student does not meet the stated limitation (see below for the procedure to challenge prerequisites).
Modesto Junior College requires satisfactory completion of all prerequisite courses prior to the student enrolling in the subsequent course, except that a student may enroll in the next level pending the outcome of the prerequisite course if the student is currently enrolled in the course at MJC. “Satisfactory completion” means a grade of A, B, C, or CR/P (pass). Grades of D, F, or NC/NP indicate that the student did not satisfactorily complete the course, and therefore, cannot use the course to fulfill the prerequisite.
Any student may challenge a prerequisite/corequisite on the grounds that:
To challenge a prerequisite/corequisite in any area, the student must begin in the division office that offers the prerequisite/corequisite by completing the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form at least five days before registration. The student must state the grounds for the challenge and present additional information that supports the challenge. A committee will review each challenge and inform the student within five days of the filing of the petition.
Upon completion of the application for admission, specific registration instructions are emailed to the student. Modesto Junior College has established Registration and Enrollment priority procedures in accordance with Title 5, Section 58106 and YCCD Board Policy 5055.
For enrollment priorities 1 through 3 the following academic standards apply: Students who are fully matriculated, and who have no more than 100-degree applicable units, and who are in good academic status. A Matriculated student is one who has completed Orientation, Placement Assessment and an Ed Plan during an Advising session.
Level 1. New and Continuing Students who are:
a) Any active member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States, and who is a resident of California, who has received an honorable discharge, a general discharge, or an other than honorable discharge, and to any active member or former member of the State Military Reserve.
b) Current foster youth and former foster youth up to and including age 25 (Education Code Section 66025.9), or homeless youth.
c) Students participating in Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S), or California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), or Tribal TANF recipients.
Level 2. New and Continuing Students meeting eligibility and participation requirements for programs designated by the colleges
Level 3. Continuing and New Students who are fully matriculated
Level 4. Continuing and New Students who:
a) Are not fully matriculated
b) Have no more than 100 degree-applicable units
c) Are in good academic status
Level 5. Dual enrolled high school students
Level 6. All Other Students are assigned Open Registration
Please note: Within each level, registration appointments are assigned based on unit completion.
New and continuing students may lose registration priority if they: 1) earn more than 100 degree applicable units at MJC, or 2) are on academic probation for 2 or more terms. If a student loses priority registration they may appeal to have priority registration reinstated. Complete the Appeal for Loss of Priority Registration and submit it to Enrollment Services.
Foster youth and former foster youth who are 24 years or less are exempt from losing registration priority based on 100 units or more or for failing to meet minimum academic standards.
An appeal process is available to all students who lose enrollment priority due to extenuating circumstances that can be verified (verified documented accident, illness, or other circumstances beyond the student's control), academic or progress improvement or a verified disability. See appeal form for additional information. To appeal students must compile and submit a Appeal for Loss of Priority Registration form by the College established deadline. The College established deadline is available on the Priority Registration website. Return the completed form to Enrollment Services.
A student may petition for issues related to specific courses (i.e. grade correction, course repeat, and withdrawal according to Title 5 regulations and YCCD Board Policy). Issues that relate to missed deadlines and graduation requirements are not petitionable. Petitions are reviewed by the Petitions Committee, Director of Admission and Records, or college designee. Petitions are available in the Enrollment Services Office, located on the first floor of the Student Services Building, East Campus or by visiting our website: Student Petitions.
Any student may challenge a prerequisite on the grounds that (1) it was not established in accordance with the District's policy; (2) it is in violation of Title 5; (3) it is discriminatory; (4) student can succeed even though student has not completed the prerequisite; or (5) student will be subject to undue delay because the prerequisite has not been made reasonably available. To challenge a prerequisite, the student must complete a Prerequisite Challenge Form (available in the division office for the discipline of the course to be challenged) and state the basis for the challenge. A committee from the division in which the class is offered will review each petition and render a decision within five working days. It is the responsibility of the student to provide information that supports the challenge.
Students who have general complaints regarding Modesto Junior College may follow the established complaint process. The student may visit the link below to access the complaint form and additional information about the process: Complaints
All students enrolled at Modesto Junior College are expected to be punctual and attend classes regularly. Instructors are encouraged to announce to their students their policies regarding excessive absences or tardiness at the beginning of the semester. When an instructor determines that a student's absences are excessive, the instructor may drop the student from the class. It is the student's responsibility to discuss anticipated and/or extensive absences with the instructor. No absence relieves the student of the responsibility of completing all work assigned. Any student who fails to attend class regularly may be dropped; however, it is the responsibility of the student to complete the course or to officially withdraw from a class. Tardiness may be treated as an absence.
Students have the right to listen, the right to decide, the right to choose, the right to reject and the right to express and defend individual beliefs. As members of the MJC community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth. The educational purpose of the college is best served by this freedom of expression. Students are free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Student performance will be evaluated on a broad academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards.
The Academic Senate at MJC shares the original jurisdiction for conduct violations in the area of academic integrity. The Academic Senate at MJC has defined academic integrity and identified possible means for maintaining academic integrity at the College.
The grading of a student’s work rests on the fundamental idea that an instructor is evaluating a student’s own work, so cheating or plagiarism demonstrates a failure to complete this most basic requirement of any course. Thus a faculty member may administer academic consequences for violating the Academic Integrity Policy ranging from partial credit to an F on the assignment or exam. The instructor may also consider that a student’s violation of academic integrity should be a consideration for disciplinary measures. Disciplinary action for violating academic integrity is administered by the Student Discipline Officer under Board Policy 5500: Standards of Conduct.
Academic areas may develop for their faculty and students a statement of the application of the Academic Integrity Procedure in their courses; and each faculty member is encouraged to include in his/her introduction to a course:
Notification of Rights under FERPA:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.) These rights include:
Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records, without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in § 99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, § 99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student:
It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District to provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination. Discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, color or physical or mental disability in the District’s programs, activities and work environment is unlawful and will not be tolerated by the District.
The District strongly forbids any form of discrimination and has enacted complaint resolution procedures to recognize and eliminate unlawful discrimination.
Modesto Junior College affirms its commitment to equality of opportunity for all individuals. This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur regarding admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any program or activity in the College on the basis of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, or lack of English language skills. This policy is in accordance with Title 5I of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to enrollment in vocational programs. Students who believe they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, or lack of English language skills should contact the YCCD Title IX Coordinator, District Offices, West Campus, District Offices YCCD. Yosemite Community College District and Modesto Junior College have made every reasonable effort to ensure that everything stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Yosemite Community College District or Modesto Junior College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the District and the College. The District and the College further reserve the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Es la política del Distrito de Colegios Comunitarios de Yosemite para proporcionar un ambiente libre de discriminación ilegal . La discriminación sobre la base de la identificación étnica de grupo, la religión, la edad, el sexo o el género, la orientación sexual, color o discapacidad física o mental en los programas del Distrito, actividades y trabajos ambiente es ilegal y no será tolerado por el Distrito.
El Distrito prohíbe enérgicamente cualquier forma de discriminación y ha promulgado procedimientos de resolución de quejas para reconocer y eliminar la discriminación ilegal.
Modesto Junior College reafirma su propósito de ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades a todas las personas. Este compromiso requiere que ningún individuo sufra discriminación en cuanto a la admisión, al acceso, en el trato, o en las oportunidades de empleo, en cualquier programa o actividad en esta institución a causa de su grupo étnico, religión, edad, género, preferencia sexual, color, o incapacidad física o mental. Esta política está conforme con el Título VI del Acta de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Acta de Americanos con Impedimentos, y el Acta contra la Discriminación en el Empleo a causa de la Edad de 1975. La falta de conocimiento del inglés no será obstáculo para la admisión a los programas de educación vocacional. Los estudiantes que crean haber sufrido descriminación por pertenecer a cualquiera de las categorias anteriormente mencionadas deben comunicarse con el Vice Presidente, Servicios Estudiantiles en la oficina número 207 del edificio Morris Memorial al teléfono 575-6060. Yosemite Community College District y Modesto Junior College han hecho todo lo posible por asegurar que el contenido del catálogo de 2012-2013 sea correcto. La información en este catálogo sobre cursos y programas e información sobre otras actividades está sujeta a cambios sin previo aviso a criterio de la adminstración de Yosemite Community College District o Modesto Junior College por razones relacionadas con el número de studiantes matriculados, nivel de apoyo financiero, o por cualquier otra razón, a discreción del Distrito y Modesto Junior College. Estas instituciones además se reservan el derecho de añadir, modificar, o anular cualquiera de sus reglamentos y procedimientos.
(AB 1088, amends Ed Code 67385.7)
Starting January 1, 2006, post-secondary education districts are required through AB 1088 to provide all incoming students with educational and preventive information about sexual violence, in addition to the sexual harassment information required by Ed Code 66281.5. During orientation and throughout the year, Modesto Junior College provides primary prevention programs and events. Modesto Junior College implements procedures to ensure that students, faculty and staff who are victims of sexual violence on or off campus receive assistance, treatment, information and resource referrals. Modesto Junior College collaborates with local Law Enforcement and advocacy agencies to provide response and services for survivors through the Title IX Office. Any sexual assault or physical abuse, including, but not limited to, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined by California law, or Board Policy whether committed by an employee, student, or member of the public, occurring on District property, in connection with all the academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the District, whether those programs take place in the District’s facilities or at another location, or on an off-campus site or facility maintained by the District, or on grounds, is a violation of District policies and regulations, and is subject to all applicable punishment, including criminal procedures and employee or student discipline procedures. Additional information concerning Sexual Violence Prevention at Modesto Junior College can be found at: What is Title IX?
Sexual activity without mutual and expressed consent is sexual assault. Acquaintance/date rape is a serious problem on college campuses. On college campuses, 80% of the victims raped know their attackers. More than half of these rapes occur on dates. Incidents of alcohol and drug facilitated rape are increasing in college campuses. Watch your drink and watch out for your friends! What can women and men do to prevent rape?
Awareness and clear, assertive communication are the best tools for prevention.
Consent is:
Clear, knowing, affirmative, conscious and voluntary permission, through word or action, to engage in mutually agreed upon sexual activity or contact.
Since different people may experience the same interactions differently, each party is responsible for making sure that partners have provided ongoing, clear consent to engaging in any sexual activity or contact.
A person may withdraw consent at any time during sexual activity or contact through words or actions. If that happens, the other party must immediately cease the activity or contact. Pressuring another person into sexual activity can constitute coercion, which is also considered to be sexual misconduct.
Silence or the absence of resistance alone does not constitute consent. A victim is not required to resist or say “no” for an offense to be proven.
Consent to some forms of sexual activity (e.g., kissing, fondling, etc.) should not be construed as consent for other kinds of sexual activities (e.g., intercourse).Being or having been in a dating relationship with the other party does not mean that consent for sexual activity exists. Previous consent to sexual activity does not imply consent to sexual activity in the future.
To legally give consent in California, individuals must be at least 18 years old.
All employees of the college are responsible employees and are expected to report information that is reported to them to the Title IX office or Campus Safety. The college strongly encourages all members of the campus community to provide a written or verbal report regarding any incident of sexual assault to Campus Safety and Title IX. The Title IX Office, working with College counselors and Health Services staff, will make appropriate support services and referrals available to students who are victims of sexual assault.
Confidential Reporting is available through Health Services, Counseling and Title IX offices when requested.
Chris Fuzie District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Yosemite Community College District (209) 575-7906 fuziec@yosemite.edu
Flerida Arias Vice President of Student Services/Title IX Campus Coordinator Modesto Junior College (209) 575-6060 ariasf@yosemite.edu
Modesto Junior College offers an online transcript request 24/7 process via The National Student Clearinghouse. All current and former students can order an official transcript at their convenience through the MJC website. There are several types of processing options available. Check online for details on how to have transcripts sent from MJC.
Official transcripts or records earned at other institutions which have been presented for admissions or evaluations become part of the student’s permanent record and are not issued or copied for distribution.
Official transcripts will not be issued for students who have a financial obligation to the college or any other type of hold on their records. Any financial obligation to the college should be resolved in Business Services.
To comply with the student privacy laws, transcripts cannot be sent in response to telephone requests. Transcripts cannot be issued without written consent or release signed by the student with the exception of transcripts being sent directly to another educational institution.
Students are advised to submit official previous high school (once graduation date is posted) transcripts as soon as they apply for admission to MJC. These transcripts become the property of MJC and cannot be returned to the student, copied, nor forwarded to other colleges.
Official transcripts are those that are electronically transmitted from regionally accredited institutions utilizing approved electronic transmittal systems or those that are delivered in an unopened, sealed envelope from the issuing institution. Contact the Enrollment Services Office for additional information on electronic submission.
Upon receipt of outside transcripts, students will be notified via the college issued student email that their transcripts have been received. In order to have a full evaluation of a transcript, students must submit a Transfer Work Evaluation Request Form. The evaluation request form is attached to the email notification. This important evaluation provides information to the student and counselor about course work completed at other colleges. For more information, call the Evaluations Office at (209) 575-6605 or talk to your counselor.
Enrollment verifications and grade verifications will be issued upon written request to the Enrollment Services Office. Students should allow at least ten (10) working days for the processing of verifications.
To comply with student privacy laws, students must request verifications by completing and signing a Verification Request Form, available in the Enrollment Services Office.
Verifications will not be issued for students who have a financial obligation to the college or any other type of hold on their records. Any financial obligation to the college should be resolved in the Business Services Office. Photo identification is also required to release the verification. For additional information on requesting MJC verifications, contact the Enrollment Services Office at (209) 575-6853.
The Board of Trustees of the Yosemite Community College District has adopted a policy which permits a student to repeat certain courses. In these cases, a course is designated as repeatable in the college catalog, and a student may take the course and then repeat it the allowed number of times and earn college credit for each completion. These courses have been approved by the Curriculum Committee as repeatable. Courses without that designation may not be repeated. Repeatable courses may not be repeated to improve a substandard grade.
A student may repeat a course designated as a repeatable course including variable credit open-entry/open-exit courses up to the maximum number of allowed repetitions for that course.
No more than two substandard grades may be alleviated within the allowable repeat limits for a repeatable course. If a course is repeated two or more times, the first two substandard grades will be excluded in calculating the student’s GPA.
Course repetition will not be allowed in a repeatable activity course beyond the maximum number of allowed repetitions for the course, which may be no more than three (3) semesters.
A student will be permitted to retake a non-repeatable course in which a substandard grade or “W” was earned one time without a petition.
Substandard Grade - a grade of “D,” “F,” “NP,” or “NC.”
If a student has earned a second substandard grade or “W” in a course, the student must agree and sign a Third Enrollment form to be released to register for the third repetition of a course. Student must see counselor to complete a Third Enrollment.
Each non-repeatable course in which a substandard grade has been earned may be repeated two times only for grade alleviation unless such repetition is provided by District policy. The most recent completion (grade, grade points, and units) will replace the earlier course, even if the more recent completion results in a lower grade.
For courses that are not repeatable in which a student has received a satisfactory grade, “A”, “B”, “C”, “CR”, or “P” may not be repeated unless in accordance with YCCD Board Policy 4225.
Students may submit a “Course Repeat Petition” under certain circumstances as provided by Title V, California Code of Regulations and Yosemite Community College Board Policy. Petitions are reviewed by the Petitions Committee, Director of Admission and Records, or designee.
Students may petition to repeat a course in which a satisfactory grade was received or when the number of allowable attempts has been exhausted in accordance with YCCD Board Policy 4225.
Students can find more information about the petition process here: Student Petitions
MJC does not allow a student to enroll in two or more sections of the same credit courses at the same time.
MJC does not allow a student to enroll in two courses that overlap (time-wise) unless the following requirements are met:
The student must provide sound justification for the overlap, other than mere scheduling convenience.
An appropriate college official must review the justification and approve the enrollment.
The instructor of record allowing the overlap must collect documentation each week that shows how the student made up the time caused by the overlap.
Attendance is important. Students are expected to attend the first class meeting of each class in which they register. Instructors may drop students who do not attend the first class meeting and give the seat to a student from the waitlist. All students enrolled at Modesto Junior College are expected to be punctual and attend classes regularly. Regular attendance in class and lab sessions is an obligation assumed by every student at the time of registration. Instructors are encouraged to announce to their students at the beginning of the semester their policies regarding excessive absences or tardiness.
Many instructors link their class syllabi to their directory information on PiratesNet. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss with the instructor any anticipated and/or extensive absences. Tardiness may be considered an absence. No absence relieves the student of the responsibility to complete all work assigned. When an instructor determines that a student’s absences are excessive, the instructor may drop the student from the class. However, it is the responsibility of the student to complete the course or to officially withdraw from the class.
Students are responsible for officially dropping classes. Withdrawals may be processed using PiratesNet or in the Enrollment Services Office by completing a Drop Form. Each student’s printed schedule (available on PiratesNet) includes course drop deadlines.
No notation (grade or symbol) will be posted on a student’s academic record if a course is dropped by the last day to drop without a “W” which is the end of the second week of the semester for a full-term course or within 20% of a short-term or Summer course. The last day to drop without a “W” deadline is posted on the course syllabus and the class schedule each semester.
Students may drop or withdraw from a course by the 14th week (or by 75% of the class, whichever comes first) for full-term courses, short term, or Summer courses and receive a “W” for withdrawal symbol on their academic record. The last day to drop with a “W” deadline is posted on the course syllabus and the class schedule each semester.
An Excused Withdrawal (EW) is an option for students who can drop a course due to a specified reason beyond the control of the student and affects the student’s ability to complete the course. Per Title IV the Excused Withdrawal conditions are as follows:
Please Note: An “EW” will be notated on the transcripts if the petition is approved and the student will not have this attempt counted for Academic purposes but the student is not eligible for a refund for the course.
To receive an “EW” the student would need to complete a General Student Petition and provide appropriate documentation of their circumstances.
A student who withdraws from a course because he/she is an active or reserve member in the military service who has received military orders compelling withdrawal from course(s) shall receive no notation or an “MW” notation which shall not be counted for the permitted number of withdrawals or for progress probation or dismissal. The student must complete a student petition and present military orders to the Enrollment Services Office for proper notation.
Effective Summer 2012, students are limited to receiving no more than two substandard grades from any course taken within the Yosemite Community College District. Since this state regulation includes courses taken at Columbia and/or Modesto, substandard grades earned in courses that have been determined to be equivalent to each other (see ‘Intradistrict Course Equivalencies Between Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) count toward the second limitation.
Each non-repeatable course in which a “W” has been earned may be repeated for a maximum of two times. The student may earn no more than three (3) withdrawals in the same course.
Continuing Student: Has enrolled in one or more classes within the past year. Registration: Continuing students are automatically assigned registration dates and times each semester. To maintain catalog rights, continuous enrollment is defined as earning college credit for enrollment in at least one term (Summer, Fall, Spring) of the school year.
Returning Student: Has not enrolled in an MJC class within the past year and has reapplied to MJC. Catalog rights begin with the first enrollment and continue as long as the student enrolls and earns college credit in at least one term of the school year.
Freshman: Fewer than 30 units completed.
Sophomore: 30 or more units completed.
Full-Time: Must be registered in 12 or more units. 18 units is considered the maximum. To enroll in more than 18 units during the spring and fall term, or more than 12 units during the summer term, approval must be obtained from the Counseling Center.
Part-Time: Registered in fewer than 12 units.
Veterans Chapter 31: As required by Veterans Administration.
Veterans Chapters 30, 35, 1606, 1607: Minimum 3 units required for assistance.
Veterans Chapter 33: Minimum 7 units required.
International Students: Minimum 12 units required to participate.
Student Body Officers: Minimum 9 units required, in addition to a 2.3 GPA.
Varsity Athletes: Minimum of 12 units during the season of sport. Students dropping below 12 units are not eligible for competition until they are once again actively enrolled and attending class in at least 12 units. Of the 12 units, at least 9 shall be attempted in courses counting toward remediation, career technical education/certificate courses, associate degree requirements, transfer/general education, and/or lower division theoretical major preparation courses as defined by the college catalog and/or articulation agreements and be consistent with the student athlete’s educational plan. To be eligible and remain eligible in intercollegiate athletics competition a student athlete has to successfully complete at least 6 units during the preceding academic term in which the student is enrolled as a full-time student with a cumulative 2.0 GPA beginning with and including the units taken during the first semester of competition. To be eligible for the second season of that sport, a minimum of 24 units must be successfully completed. The 24 unit count begins with and includes the units taken during the first semester of competition for that sport and must be successfully completed prior to the beginning of the semester of the second season of sport .In order to be eligible for competition, the student athlete must have a comprehensive individual educational plan on file, by the following dates: October 15 for those student athletes whose first competition, in any sport, occurs during the fall academic term; March 1 for those student athletes whose first competition, in any sport, occurs during the spring academic term.
Website: Tuition and Fees
Enrollment Fee: $46 (per unit)
Enrollment Fee for B.S. Degree in Respiratory Care: $84 per unit, plus Enrollment Fee
California residents must pay an enrollment fee of $46 per unit per semester (subject to change by the California State Legislature). Enrollment fees may be waived for students who qualify for the California College Promise Grant/CCP and for those who enroll in apprenticeship courses only. Dependents of service-connected disabled or service-connected deceased veterans may be eligible for a waiver of fees. Please contact the campus Veteran’s Services is in the Student Center on East Campus, Room 2 for assistance. For fee waiver information students should contact the Student Financial Services Office in Yosemite Hall. Special part-time students are students who are concurrently enrolled in K-12th grade and who enroll in fewer than 12 units at a community college. They are exempt from paying the enrollment fee. To be eligible to enroll in courses, special part-time students must be prepared to undertake college-level work and must be approved by the student’s high school principal and parent or legal guardian. At MJC, special part-time students must be at least 14 years of age. Special part-time students may enroll in a maximum of 11 units per semester.
Non-Resident Tuition: $307 (per unit) Plus Enrollment Fee
A U.S. citizen who is not a legal resident of California and all others who are classified as non-residents are required to pay a non-resident tuition fee of $307 per unit per semester. The international student tuition fee is $307 per unit per semester. The tuition fee is in addition to the Enrollment Fee and all other required fees.
Health Fee: $20
A $20 Health Fee must be paid each semester ($17 Summer) by students who enroll in a credit course that is longer than 16 hours, held on-campus or off-campus within the district, or those enrolled in non-credit courses held on campus, or those enrolled in on campus contract education courses. The Health Fee may be waived for students who are indentured apprentices enrolled in apprenticeship classes only, or for those who depend exclusively on prayer for healing, with approval of the Vice President of Student Services. Per Education Code Section 76355, fee subject to change by $1 based on the Implicit Price Index for State and Local Government Agencies.
Student Center Fee: $1 - $10 Annually
Students voted in Spring 2000 to assess a Student Center fee of $1 per unit to a maximum of $10 per fiscal year, to establish an annual building/operating fund for the Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center on the West Campus
Student Representation Fee: $2
A $2 fee established by two-thirds vote of the student body. Money collected will be used by ASMJC to represent student concerns at local, state, and federal government levels. Students may refuse to pay the fee for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons. A refusal to pay the fee must be submitted online via PiratesNET by using the Optional Fee Waiver Form.
Student Activity Fee: $10
Student Activity Fee funds student government (ASMJC) activities for students. This fee allows you access to ASMJC events and services. The optional $10 fee is automatically assessed. You may refuse the fee by completing the Student Activity Fee Waiver form available on PiratesNet under Financial Information. However, refusing the fee makes you ineligible for ASMJC activities and services.
Parking Fee: Varies
Student parking permits are available for $30 a semester (summer term is $15) or $2 per day. Motorcycle fee is $7.50 per semester. The parking fee is not required for disabled students with a disabled DMV placard. Students can purchase Parking Permits by visiting the website at My Campus Permit. Students who purchase an auto permit for the semester and have proof of a motorcycle license are eligible for a discounted motorcycle permit for the same semester. Parking fees are subject to change.
Debts to the College: Varies
Any individual who has incurred, but not paid, a debt to the college may be denied grades, transcripts, degrees, some services, and registration privileges.
Material Fees: Varies
This serves as payment for required instructional and other materials which are of continuing value to the student outside of the classroom setting and which the student must procure or possess as a condition of registration, enrollment, or entry into a class; or any material which is necessary to achieve the required objectives of a course.
Other Expenses: $200 - $600
Textbooks, stationery and supplies will amount to approximately $200 to $600 per semester.
Transcript Verification: Varies
The first two transcripts are provided free. A transcript fee is charged after the first two, payable at the time of the request. Fees vary depending on time of requested delivery.
Enrollment Verification: See Note
The first two verifications are provided free. A fee of $7 per verification is charged after the first two, payable at the time of the request. A $15 fee is charged for next day service and a $20 fee is charged for same-day service. No charge is made for loan deferment or financial aid GPA verifications.
Course Audit Fee: $15 (per unit)
A fee of $15 per unit is required of students who have met the repetitions limit for credit courses, payable at the MJC Business Services Offices. Students enrolled in 10 or more units at the time audit enrollment occurs will not be assessed the fee for up to 3 units. Additional semester fees may apply.
Other Fees: Varies
Fines for overdue library books or other equipment and parking fines are among special charges authorized by the Board of Trustees.
Degree Verifications: Varies
MJC has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verifications. Please visit National Student Clearing House for pricing and more information.
Field Trip Fees: Varies
Appropriate fees will be charged for those field trips scheduled to destinations outside California and for some long distance field trips outside the Yosemite Community College District.
Please Note: Fees are subject to change through State Legislation and Governing Board implementation as judged to be in the best interest of the California Community Colleges and the students at Modesto Junior College.
Grades are assigned by instructors based on classwork and tests. Grades are assigned as follows:
Symbol A:
Grade Points Earned=4
Description: Excellent
Symbol B:
Grade Points Earned=3
Description: Good
Symbol C:
Grade Points Earned=2
Description: Satisfactory
Symbol D:
Grade Points Earned=1
Description: Less than satisfactory
Symbol F:
Grade Points Earned=1
Description: Failing
Symbol FW:
Grade Points Earned=0
Description: Failing (stopped attending)
Symbol P:
Description: Pass, at least satisfactory (A, B, C)
Symbol NP:
Description: No Pass, less than satisfactory or failing (D, F)
Symbol IA:
Description: Incomplete A
Symbol IB:
Description: Incomplete B
Symbol IC:
Description: Incomplete C
Symbol ID:
Description: Incomplete D
Symbol IF:
Description: Incomplete F
Symbol IP:
Description: In Progress
Symbol IPP:
Description: Incomplete Pass (A, B, C)
Symbol INP:
Description: Incomplete No Pass (D, F)
Symbol W:
Description: Withdrawn
Symbol SP:
Description: Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the course (Used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol.)
Symbol MW:
Description: Military Withdrawal
Symbol EW:
Description: Excused Withdrawal
* Grade points not included in student's overall grade point average (GPA).
To graduate and to transfer to other collegiate institutions, the student must have at least a C average (2.0), based on the total grade points earned in college degree applicable courses completed at MJC and other colleges divided by the total number of units attempted. Students planning to transfer to a four-year university should discuss options with a counselor.
A course or unit attempted is any course or unit which, in any semester, appears on the official transcript. Courses with an Incomplete (I grade), a Withdrawal (W grade), Pass (P grade) or No Pass (NP grade) do not count in the grade point average. All other credit courses attempted are included in the average.
A student is in good standing academically when the cumulative MJC grade point average is 2.0, or better, and the student has completed fewer than 50% of the overall units attempted with grades of “W,” “I,” “NP,” and “NC.”
Graduating students achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in all degree-applicable coursework, including transfer work, will graduate with honors. This honor will be indicated on the transcript and the diploma.
To be eligible for the President’s List (formerly Dean’s List) the student must complete a minimum of 12 degree-applicable units in a semester at MJC and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better with no grade lower than a C. The student receives a personal letter of commendation.
A 2.0 minimum grade point average (GPA) is required to be in good academic standing and for graduation. To calculate a student’s GPA, follow these steps:
Note: Exclude W’s, NP’s, P’s from the calculation as well as courses that were repeated and where academic renewal was granted. These courses will be signified by “R” and “AR” respectively.
To conform to the provision of Section 55025 of the California Administrative Code, Title 5, the determination of the student’s grade by the instructor shall be final in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency.
Modesto Junior College policies on challenging a final grade are as follows:
An Incomplete (I) grade will be given only in cases in which course work could not be completed because of illness or for a cause judged as unavoidable by the instructor. Failure to complete regular course work by the end of the semester will not be reason for giving a grade of Incomplete (I). When a faculty member approves a grade of Incomplete (I), he or she:
The amount of time that a student may have to make up the work cannot exceed one year. If the student has not completed the conditions for removal, the Incomplete grade (I) will electronically revert to the ‘’grade in lieu of removal” assigned by the faculty member for the “I” grade.
A student may enroll in most courses with the option of one of two grading systems: (1) letter grade (A-F) or (2) Pass/No Pass (P/NP). The deadline to file P/NP for a full-term or short-term class is 30% of the class. If 30% falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline to file P/NP forms in the Enrollment Services Office is the preceding business day. (Forms are available in the Enrollment Services Office or online at Forms. Unless the course otherwise states “GR’’ only or “P/NP” only, all courses are offered with a choice of letter grade or P/NP option. Once the P/NP option is selected by the student and the 30% deadline has passed the choice cannot be rescinded.
Because transfer institutions often do not accept P/NP grades in a student’s major, the college recommends that courses in the major be taken for a letter grade.
Instructors are required to give all students who complete the course a letter grade (A-F), regardless of student choice, unless the course is offered only for P/NP grading.
None of the units attempted under the P/NP grading option are used in computing the student’s grade point average. However, units attempted for which (NP) is recorded are counted in determining progress probation and progress dismissal.
Fourteen units of P/NP may be used toward graduation. An evaluation on a “P/NP” basis may not later be changed to a letter grade, nor may the reverse occur (Section 55022 Title 5). CAUTION: Some schools may consider “NP” the same as “F”.
“Satisfactory completion of” a course means that the student has earned a letter grade of A, B, C, or P. All prerequisite courses at MJC must be satisfactorily completed with a C or better grade.
On September 19, 2016, the Board of Governors approved the changes to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 55023 Academic Record Symbols and Grade Point Average. This revision will add a new evaluative symbol of “SP”, defined as Satisfactory Progress towards completion of the course (used for noncredit courses only and is not supplanted by any other symbol). The SP grade provides students with a tangible measure of their progress that allows them to monitor their progress.
Beginning in the Summer 2004 term, courses in which substandard grades of “D”, “F”, or “No Pass” were earned by the student, are allowed to be repeated only once. Students will be blocked from registering a third time for the same course if two substandard grades (D, F, or NP) have been recorded in previous grading periods. A student who wishes to enroll in a course for a third time will need to complete a Request for Third Enrollment Form with a counselor. Third enrollment petitions are available in the Counseling Office and must be filed no later than the end of the first week of that term in which the class is to be repeated.
When a course in which a D grade was received is repeated, the student will receive the new grade and grade points earned but will receive no additional units for the course.
When a course in which A, F or NP grade was received is repeated, the student will be given both the units and grade points earned.
Courses in which the student has earned a C or better (including P) may not be repeated for improvement of grade.
A student shall be placed on academic probation if he or she has attempted a minimum of 12 semester units of work at the college and has earned a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.0 (“C”).
A student who is on academic probation shall be subject to dismissal for one calendar year if the student has earned a cumulative grade point average at the college of less than 2.0 in all units attempted in each of three (3) consecutive semesters.
A student on academic probation shall be removed from probation when the student’s accumulated grade point average of courses taken at the college is 2.0 or higher.
A student shall be placed on progress probation if he or she has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units at the college and the percentage of all units in which the student has enrolled, for which entries of “W”, “I” and “NP” were recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50%).
A student who is on progress probation shall be subject to dismissal for one calendar year if the cumulative percentage of units in which the student has been enrolled at the college for which entries of “W”, “I”, and “NP” are recorded in at least three (3) consecutive semesters reaches fifty percent (50%) or more.
A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage of units taken at the college in the categories of “W”, “I”, and “NP” drops below fifty percent (50%).
Board Policy 4070 allows a student to take a course without receiving credit, a grade, or a formal record of the class. A course audit is used when a student wants to review a course taken previously and obtained a passing grade. This is available only to students who have met the repeat limitation on an existing course. Students must wait until the first day of classes to process an application for course audit. To start the Course Audit process the student should visit the Enrollment Services Office in the Student Services Building, Room 102 and obtain an application.
Modesto Junior College regulations permit the removal of coursework completed at MJC which is substandard and not reflective of a student’s present scholastic ability and level of performance. The grades will be disregarded in the computation of grade point averages.
Substandard coursework completed at MJC (grades of ‘’D’’, ‘’F’’, "FW", “NP”, and/or "NC") may be disregarded under the following conditions:
A period of at least one year has elapsed since the work to be disregarded was completed.
The coursework to be disregarded does not include courses previously used to establish eligibility for transfer, graduation, or certificates of achievement.
The student has completed at MJC or another accredited college, since the coursework to be disregarded was completed, at least 15-29 semester units with at least a 3.0 GPA, 30-44 semester units with at least a 2.5 GPA, or 45 or more semester units with at least a 2.0 GPA.
You can only academically renew the most recent attempt in a course which has a substandard grade (D, F, FW, NP, and/or NC).
Up to 24 units of coursework may be eliminated from consideration in the cumulative GPA.
Academic renewals are irreversible.
Students wishing to use the academic renewal procedure should submit an Application for Academic Renewal. Applications may be emailed or are available at the Enrollment Services Office or online at Forms.
Note: When work is disregarded under the conditions above, the permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all coursework remains legible, ensuring a complete academic history.
Units awarded for a course depend on the number of lecture, lab, and lecture/lab hours in the course. Typically, 17.5 hours of lecture with 35 additional hours of outside work, or 52.5 hours of lab produce one unit of credit. A student’s weekly workload for a full-semester course will be roughly three times the number of units of credit to be earned. So a typical 3-unit lecture course requires nine hours per week: 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of outside work.
A typical student load is 12 to 16 units of work per semester. A heavier or lighter study load may be recommended by a student’s advisor or counselor. In no case will a student be enrolled in more than 18 (12 units for summer) units of work without approval of an MJC counselor. Students on probation or dismissed status may be limited to the work load judged most suitable for them. Petition forms for excess units can be obtained in Counseling Center.
Except as specifically exempted, students may not receive credit for more than 30 units of remedial coursework in math (MATH), English (ENGL), and reading (READ) courses numbered 1-49.
The following students will be exempt from the limit:
Students enrolled in one or more courses of English Language Instruction for College (ELIC).
Students identified by a college in the district as having a learning disability.
Students may be granted a waiver to the limitation upon petition to a college in the district. Waivers will be granted only when the student shows significant and measurable progress toward the development of skills necessary for college-level courses. Such waivers will be given only for a specified period of time or for a specified number of units. Students who are blocked from enrollment because of excessive remedial units should contact the Counseling Center, Student Services Building, Room 226.
Lower division credit will be accepted from institutions which are regionally accredited by one of the accrediting associations listed below. These associations have been recognized as reliable authorities ensuring that the institutions that they accredit meet minimum levels of educational quality. MJC recognizes those institutions that are either fully accredited or listed as a candidate for accreditation:
Veterans and reservists who have completed basic training will receive three units of Health Education credit and two units of Physical Education credit upon presentation of their separation papers to the Veterans Services Office. Credit for military schools will be granted if it is recommended in the “Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.’’ Up to 18 units of credit may be awarded for USAFI (United States Armed Forces Institute) courses.
Students are responsible for providing official documentation of preVeterans and reservists who have completed basic training will receive three units of Health Education credit and two units of Physical Education credit upon presentation of their separation papers to the Veterans Services Office. Credit for military schools will be granted if it is recommended in the “Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.’’ Up to 18 units of credit may be awarded for USAFI (United States Armed Forces Institute) courses. vices Office will accept hand-carried transcripts that are in an unopened and sealed envelope. Transcripts can also be mailed directly to the MJC Enrollment Services Office. Transcripts submitted become the property of MJC and cannot be returned to the student, copied, nor forwarded to other colleges.
Students must submit a Transfer Work Evaluation Request if they plan to use any completed courses from other colleges to satisfy MJC graduation, general education, prerequisites and/or core matriculation requirements (assessment). It is recommended that students submit official transcripts to MJC at least six weeks prior to their registration date to ensure their request is processed in a timely manner.
GENEX 000 courses appear on the transcript to indicate transfer courses for which you have been granted transfer credit, without Modesto Junior College equivalent course credits. If you believe a course placed in GENEX 000 is equivalent to a specific MJC course you may contact the appropriate division office and submit a Course Equivalency Petition. At the time of submission you must also include a course description, syllabus and/or any other supporting documentation to substantiate your request.
The Evaluations Office does not evaluate international transcripts. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Associate in Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) affiliated foreign transcript service before they are submitted to MJC. The cost of the evaluation is the responsibility of the student. A maximum of 30 units can be accepted through this process. The Enrollment Services Office has a list of transcript services.
What must be included in a foreign transcript evaluation?
It is recommended that you meet with an academic counselor or the division offices that offer the courses before requesting transcript evaluation to help determine whether it is worthwhile to pay a transcript evaluation fee, depending on the selected program of study and your previous coursework.
Requests for equivalencies should be made directly to the MJC division offices that offer the courses. You should submit as much information about the classes as possible. When requesting equivalency from a division, students should include:
Only lower division courses will be considered for equivalency by the MJC divisions. All grades of C or better will be converted to a Pass grade. These units will not be counted toward the student's GPA. Please note: Foreign coursework will NOT be used to satisfy the following items:
Possessing a foreign degree comparable to a bachelor’s degree or higher does not satisfy the general education, competency requirements, and guidance and activities requirement for an associate degree at MJC without approved course equivalencies.
A student may petition for credit by examination in appropriate courses as determined by the academic division or area.
A student must be registered in other Modesto Junior College credit course(s) at the time the course is challenged.
Students can obtain the credit by examination form in the Enrollment Services Office, Student Services Building, Room 102. Confer with the Academic Dean of the course subject area. Credit by examination is not available for all courses. Check with the dean to determine if the course you wish to challenge is available for Credit by Examination. A student who wishes to file for the pass/no pass option must submit this request at the time the Credit for Examination Petition is filed after the Division has approved the Credit by Examination Petition.
Pay the current per-unit* enrollment fee (or have it waived if you are on financial aid) for each course at the MJC Business Office and bring the receipt to the Division Office.
Arrange a time and location for the examination with the Dean or instructor designated by the Dean.
Units earned by examination do not count towards the residence requirement for graduation nor do they count toward full-time status. A “W” will not be recorded on the academic record of the student who fails the exam.
Modesto Junior College, in accordance with YCCD District Policy 4235 Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can granted limited academic credit to students who present evidence of prior learning as the result of learning experiences in contexts like the military, and industries that bear certifications, or through channels such as portfolio presentation, and credit by examination.
To learn more about Credit for Prior Learning at Modesto Junior College, please visit the MJC.edu CPL webpage.
MJC will grant academic credit to students in accordance with policy to for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and the College Level Exam Program (CLEP) examinations.
To learn more about the transfer of for each type of external exam program, visit the following MJC.edu pages:
Modesto Junior College and Columbia College, the two colleges that constitute the Yosemite Community College District, have identified equivalent courses between institutions, that are called "Interdistrict Course Equivalencies." Such courses can be used interchangeably to meet curricular requirements at both institutions.
For a list of MJC courses and their Columbia College equivalent courses for this academic year, please visit this link.
C-ID is a course numbering system designed to support transferability and articulation of similar coursework between California State University and the California Community Colleges. When a Modesto Junior College course (MJC ENGL 100 or MJC ENGL 101 or MJC ELIC 100) is approved for a given C-ID (CID ENGL 100), it means that the MJC course can be used to satisfy requirements at other California Community Colleges and California State Universities where that descriptor has been assigned to their corresponding course or courses.
For more information on MJC courses approved for C-ID, visit the MJC CID webpage
East Campus: Student Center Phone: (209) 575-6840 Fax: (209) 575-6851, West Campus: MSR, Room 154, Phone: (209) 575-6966
The Pirates Bookstore East Campus carries textbooks for classes that are held on both East and West Campus as well as school and office supplies, general books, MJC collegiate fashions, gifts, greeting cards, candy, snacks, and electronics. The East Campus Bookstore also carries a wide variety of artist materials and supplies that are required by MJC instructors. We have partnered with Journey Ed to offer computer software at educational prices. The West Campus Pirates Bookstore will be closed until further notice due to COVID-19. Bookstore hours are extended during the beginning of each semester. Visit us at our website: Pirates Bookstore to order your text online, and find out about buyback dates and store hours.
East Campus: Student Services Building, Room 200 Phone: (209) 575-6662 Website: CalWORKs
CalWORKs stands for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. The CalWORKs Program provides support services to eligible students. The CalWORKs Program is state-funded, which works in conjunction with the Stanislaus County Community Service Agency office. To qualify for MJC CalWORKs, students must be receiving TANF (cash aid) for themselves. In order to ensure academic success, the MJC CalWORKs program provides eligible students with educational opportunities and a variety of support services, including counseling, book loan, child care, work-study student employment, and bus passes.
East Campus: Student Services Building Room 210, Phone: (209) 575-6702, Website: CARE Program
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education Program (CARE) is a supplemental component of EOP&S. The CARE Program strives to enhance self-esteem, develop college success skills, and assist students with meeting their educational goals. CARE provides an eligible student a variety of educational and economic support services above and beyond those provided by EOP&S, college, state, county, and federal aid resources. A student may qualify for childcare reimbursements, bus passes, gas cards, and an additional textbook allowance beyond that provided by EOP&S. The Program also provides eligible single parents advocacy and liaison services to facilitate the acquisition of CalWORKS resources, as well as informational workshops, an annual winter/spring holiday season, and cultural events. For more information call the CARE Program services representative at the number above.
Dejeune Shelton Director, Career Services, West Campus: Yosemite Building, Room 156 A, East Campus: Student Services Building, Room 116. Phone: (209) 575-6660. Website: Career Services Center
The Career Services Center (CSC) provides students and prospective students with valuable career exploration and assistance tools and resources to help them take control of their career journey and transform their education into meaningful work. Services Include:
Exploration (information about jobs and employers)
Preparation (career workshops: resume, cover letter, interviewing, job search, career resources)
Work-Based Learning (internships, jobs shadowing, mentorships, worksite field trips)
Career Assistance: Jobspeaker
Career Assistance services help MJC students and alumni find employment opportunities by connecting them with local employers who are looking to hire. The Career Services Center serves as a liaison with employers throughout the area who are looking to hire MJC students and graduates. Career Assistance activities consist of:
East Campus: Student Services Building, Room 226 West Campus: Yosemite Hall, Room 147. Phone: (209) 575-6438, Website: Counseling
The counseling and guidance program assists students with decisions which affect their academic and career goals. First-time students should enroll in COLSK 100, GUIDE 110, 111, 112, 116, 120 or STSK 78 during their first semester. These courses are designed to help students become better acquainted with the educational opportunities at MJC and develop a program of study that will help them attain their educational goals.
Counselors are available to assist students in identifying needs, assessing strengths, and overcoming barriers to fulfilling their educational objectives, including transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Counselors may also assist students in the selection of appropriate programs of study relative to their chosen objectives. Individual student-counselor conferences are available by appointment or walk-in. Visit the Counseling website or call for details.
In addition to a general counselor, the student can work with department advisors to help in program planning. Instructors are also available for individual advising within their academic discipline.
Jacquelyn Forte, Ed.D., Director, Student Services, Website: Disability Services & Programs for Students (DSPS), Phone: (209) 575-6112
East Campus: Main Office, General Information, Counseling, & Alternate Media Student Services Building, Room 112
Resource Lab and Testing Center East Campus: Journalism Building, Room 160 Phone: (209) 575-6645 and/or (209) 575-6226, TTY: (209) 575-6863, Fax: (209) 575-6852
Testing Center/DSPS General Information West Campus: Yosemite Hall, Room 115, Phone: (209) 575-7733 and/or (209) 575-7734
The Disability Services Program is a system of support services and classes (see IIS, Individualized Instruction & Services, courses for course descriptions) available to students with verified disabilities. Disability Services is designed to meet the individual needs of the students, allowing them an equal opportunity to benefit from their educational experiences. Support may include assistance with planning programs, priority registration, testing accommodations, note-taking services, reader, sign language interpreting, assistive listening device, and with alternate media based on eligibility.
Elevator keys are provided by Health Services to students with short or long-term physical disabilities. Informational health insurance brochures are available through Health Services Offices. Students may be seen by a nurse on a drop-in basis at the Health Services Office. Student ID with current semester sticker is required for all services. Call for hours or log on to the web site at Health Services.
East Campus: Student Services Building, Room 210, Website: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services, Phone: (209) 575-6702, Fax: (209) 575-6250, TTY: (209) 575-6633, West Campus: Yosemite Hall Building, Room 152
The goal of EOP&S is to promote and facilitate the college enrollment, persistence, and retention of students with histories of educational and economic disadvantage.
EOP&S provides students pursuing certificate, transfer, and associate’s degree programs of study, new student orientations, assessment services, educational consultation and planning, academic advisement, career and life planning, pre-employment, and university transfer services. The program also provides retention services, supplemental tutoring, an “early alert” service and “priority registration” assistance, as well as economic support services including textbook vouchers, bus passes, UC and CSU application fee waivers, graduation cap and gown service, and an emergency loan program. The Program also offers EOP&S eligible, first-time college students, the opportunity to participate in the Summer College Readiness Program, as well as the Bridge learning community in the fall and spring semesters of each academic year.
Amy Yribarren, R.N., M.S.N. Director of Health Services, Website: Health Services, East Campus: Morris Memorial Building, Room 108 Phone: (209) 575-6037 West Campus: Yosemite Hall, Room 114, Phone: (209) 575-6360. If remote, visit the Health Services website to learn about accessing services.
Health Services was established to contribute to the success of students by promoting physical and mental well-being, with strong emphasis on preventative health care. Services are offered primarily on a drop-in basis. Registered nurses are available to provide first aid, health education, family planning/sexual health, nutrition, exercise and weight management, immunizations and other aspects of health. Screenings include vision and hearing, blood pressure, tuberculosis, pregnancy, glucose, and hemoglobin. Referrals can be made to on and off-campus providers for mental health counseling. Condoms, pads/tampons, and non-prescription medication are available over-the-counter at no cost. Nurses can schedule an appointment for students to see a medical doctor on campus. For on-campus injuries, students should contact Health Services for information about completing a claim form for possible student insurance coverage.
Doctor Clinic: A medical doctor is on-campus weekly. Appointments are scheduled after receiving a referral from the nurse.
Mental Health Services: Referrals for on and off-campus counseling are available for students requesting mental health support.
Library services are located on the East and West campuses and can also be accessed through the MJC Library & Learning Center website. Faculty librarians and library staff welcome questions and are happy to help our community access and use the many library resources available to them.
The library’s collection includes a wide variety of materials in both print and electronic format. MJC students have access to Columbia College Library print materials via the library’s intercampus loan service, and students can obtain research materials from non-YCCD libraries using the library’s Interlibrary Loan service.
Campus library services include individual research help in person, class instruction on library research methods, copy machines, study space for individuals and groups, calculator and laptop checkout, and course textbook reserves. Off-campus library services include a wide variety of materials via our research databases, individual research help via chat, email, text, and phone, appointments with librarians via Zoom, subject-specific research guides, and online tutorials. To access library resources off campus, users need to login using their student ID number (without the w) and their six-digit birth date.
All students, faculty, and staff, as well as college retirees, have full library privileges. MJC alumni and Library Friends can pay the $20 annual membership to the Friends of the MJC Library granting them borrowing privileges to the print collection.
Pathway Center Locations and Hours:
East Pathways Center: Student Services Building, Room 128 West Pathways Center: Yosemite Hall, Room 118, Phone: (209) 575-6789 Hours: M-TH 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Student Activity Sticker is an optional fee where students purchase a $10 benefits sticker which is placed on the back of their ID Card. The special sticker will afford you special discounts including:
East Campus: Student Center Phone: (209) 575-6700 ID Card Hours: M-Th 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Fridays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
West Campus: Mary Stuart Rogers Learning Center Phone: (209) 575-7991 ID Card Hours: M-Th, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Fridays, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Student ID cards are issued free to new students during registration. ID cards are used for transactions in the Admissions and Financial Aid departments, as well as in the Library & Learning Centers. Students should carry their ID cards to enhance campus safety and security. Students may purchase a $10 benefits sticker to be placed on the ID card for special discounts with local services and activities. ID cards can be made on either campus during the office hours above.
The Student Representation Fee was amended in the California Education Code by Assembly Bill 2576, in late 1988. This fee is an optional $2 cost that can be implemented to serve any California Community College campus through a student body election. In April of 1993, ASMJC held a general student body election with the Student Representation Fee on the ballot. The fee passed and 845 students voted in the election; and 563 were in favor of the Student Representation Fee.
The Student Representation Fee is collected with all other fees at the time of registration, and is deposited in a separate fiduciary fund. Funds collected are allocated to ASMJC and used to represent student concerns in government at local, state, and federal levels. A student may decline the Student Representation Fee for religious, political, financial, or moral reasons. The decline must be stated in writing.
Phone: (209) 575-7728, West Campus: Yosemite Hall, Room A117, Website: Testing Center
Due to the passing of AB 705 MJC will no longer offer Math and English ACCUPLACER tests after February 1, 2019. After this date we will only offer High School GPA Placement. For English learners, please see the English learner Testing Schedule at: Testing Center
What you need to know before testing:
Contacting the Testing Center: To contact the MJC Testing Center for more information, call 209-575-7728 or email mjctesting@mjc.edu.
Special Accommodations: Disability accommodations can be arranged if the request is made at least 10 days prior to the service. Call (209) 575-6225 or TTY 575-6863. Assessment testing is a free service; however, other tests offered through the Testing Center may require a fee. To inquire about test dates and fees, please contact the Testing Center or go to: Testing Center
East Campus: Student Center Phone: (209) 575-6239Website: Transfer Center
The Transfer Center’s function is to assist MJC students in making a smooth transition to four-year colleges and universities. The Transfer Center supports students planning to transfer by providing information and assistance crucial in the development of successful transfer pathways. Some of the transfer activities consist of the following: