Early College Start students are required to follow all ACC policies and procedures with regard to conduct and academic standards and to abide by ACC’s Student Rights and Responsibilities as found in the Student Handbook. Some policies and procedures that may affect you are:

Information disclosure
You are covered under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which prohibits ACC from disclosing information to anyone, including parents, without your written consent.

Required attendance
You are required to abide by the college’s academic calendar, which may vary from your high school. ACC does not differentiate between Early College Start students and their college peers; all students should make the necessary schedule commitment required of their class.

Withdrawing from class
You may withdraw from an ACC class after the semester has started, but you must do so in person at an ACC Admissions Office before the deadline listed in the ACC registration calendar. ACC does not automatically withdraw students who choose to stop attending class. Students who fail to officially withdraw will receive a failing or incomplete grade in the course. Check with your high school counselor before withdrawing from a dual credit course.