Academic Catalog

Accreditation & Institutional Notices

Chipola College is a Level II baccalaureate degree granting institution and a comprehensive, public, state college supported by the State of Florida and Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington Counties.

Chipola College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Chipola College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Notice Regarding Changes to Policies

The provisions of this publication are not to be construed as a contract between the student and Chipola College. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement when such action becomes necessary. The student is advised to work closely with an advisor to verify the appropriateness of the courses for which to register.

The student is expected to be familiar with all rules and regulations of the College and will be held responsible for the observance of all rules and regulations.

Notice of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

Chipola College does not discriminate against any persons, employees, students, applicants or others affiliated with the college with regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, sex, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or any other protected class under applicable federal and state laws, in any college program, activity or employment.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. ss1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex of students, employees, and third parties when appropriate, of educational institutions, which receive federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Chipola College complies with all aspects of this and other federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Title IX / Civil Rights Compliance Wendy Pippen, Associate Vice President of Human Resources Civil Rights Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446 Building A, Room 183C 850-718-2269 pippenw@chipola.edu

Student Disability Services Ugreenal Ivey 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446 Building A, Room 114 850-718-2290 iveyu@chipola.edu

Past Editions

Catalogs from 1949 to the present are available on the Catalog Archive page. Printed versions are available to the public in the Chipola College Library Archives Room.