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Attendance Policy
Added on Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Attendance Policy Summary Overview of College attendance policies  General Attendance Policy It is mandatory that the student attend at least once during the first 10 percent of the course. For online classes, a graded activity... Read More
Bookstore Return Policy
Added on Fri, Oct 25, 2013
Bookstore Return Policy Summary Return Policy for the A-B Tech Bookstore Policy Overview The following policies are in place for any returns made to the A-B Tech Bookstore: Returns or exchanges may be made at the Bookstore within seven days... Read More
Computer Labs
Added on Thu, Sep 12, 2013
Computer Labs Summary Location and hours for open computer labs Available Labs The following computer labs are open to students: Don C Locke Library, first floor (building # 6 on our campus map)  Haynes Computer Lab,... Read More
Credit Hours vs. Contact Hours
Added on Mon, Apr 1, 2019
Credit Hours vs. Contact Hours Summary Overview of credit hours and contact hours Overview Credit hours are a unit of measurement applied to the approximate quantity of college coursework in a particular course, and is usually based on the... Read More
Distribution of Materials on Campus
Added on Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Distribution of Materials on Campus Summary The College policy for distributing materials on campus Limited Public Forum A-B Tech is a limited public forum. All college buildings and grounds are available primarily for programs offered by and... Read More
File a Complaint
Added on Wed, Feb 5, 2014
File a Complaint Summary How to file a complaint with A-B Tech Complaint Procedures The Student Complaint and Grade Appeals procedures can be found in our curriculum catalog at abtech.edu/catalog. In the catalog all appeals and complaints... Read More
How to Appeal a Grade
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
How to Appeal a Grade Summary The College's policy for grade appeals Grade Appeal Procedure The Grade Appeals Form and appeal procedure can be found by selecting "Student Resources" at the top of our website, ... Read More
Inclement Weather Policies
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Inclement Weather Policies Summary College policy and procedure during times of inclement weather Overview The College will close when weather conditions make driving to campus hazardous. Our inclement weather procedures are located in the... Read More
Maximum Course Load
Added on Fri, May 24, 2013
Maximum Course Load Summary Maximum number of credit hours a student is allowed to register for in one semester Policy Overview Because of the amount of effort that is expected to be put forth in college-level courses, students are limited to a... Read More
No Show (NS) Policy
Added on Thu, Feb 28, 2013
No Show (NS) Policy Summary Overview of the No Show policy No Show Explanation If you do not attend during the first 10 percent of a class, you will be dropped as a No Show. There will be no grade, the class will not appear on... Read More
Non-Discrimination Policy
Added on Thu, Oct 3, 2013
Non-Discrimination Policy Summary Where to find the College's Non-Discrimination Policy Policy Location A-B Tech's Non-Discrimination Policy can be found on our website at policies.abtech.edu. Click on the heading for "Chapter: 0100... Read More
Student Due Process (Appeal a Student Conduct Violation)
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Student Due Process (Appeal a Student Conduct Violation) Summary Overview of the Student Due Process and how to appeal a violation of the Code of Student Conduct Policy Location You have the right of due process if you are accused of a... Read More
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