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Acceptable Use Policy

Accreditation

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our accreditation webpage contains all documentation on the current and past accreditation cycles.

Borrower Defense

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ complies with Department of Education regulations regarding borrower defense to repayment guidelines. We are required by law to report to the Department of Education any pending litigation, even if it is not related to a borrower defense claim. Any pending litigations initiated after July 1, 2017, must be reported to the Secretary regardless of the amount at issue or type of claim, including lawsuits related to personal injury or fraud. The college must report lawsuits within 10 days of being served the complaint.

Career Center Services

Career and placement services offered to students during and after enrollment can be viewed on the Career Center webpage.

College Catalog

Visit our to access current and prior ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Catalogs, which contain important information on applying to the college, registering for classes, academic policies, degree and certificate programs, graduation requirements and general information and data about the college.

College Navigator

The includes important data and information for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ in the following areas:

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Constitution Day

Federal law required schools to develop and provide educational programming to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17^th of each year. Our Constitution Day webpage has information on our most recent celebration.

Copyright Information

The , as amended, requires institutions to take steps to combat the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials through illegal downloading or peer-to-peer distribution of intellectual property.

Please refer to   and Board Policy 3720 to view the Grossmont-ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Community College District's policy concerning Intellectual Property. For additional information on the college’s policies on copyright infringement and academic fraud.

Intellectual Property:  
Security of Copyright:  

Cost of Attendance

The student's estimated annual cost of attendance is based on living status (living with parents or not) and covers fees, books and supplies, food and housing, personal expenses, and transportation expenses.

Disabled Students Programs and Services

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

Each year, ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ submits a federally mandated , which includes demographic, expense, and revenue information on its intercollegiate athletic programs.

Follow these steps to access this information online:

Step 1: 
Go to

Step 2: 
Type ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ in the Name text box
Type El Cajon in the City text box

Step 3:

Click on the Continue button

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In addition, the most recent copy of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Gender Equity in Athletics Report can be found HERE

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ maintains student records and privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Learn more on our FERPA webpage

Graduation, Retention, & Transfer-Out Rates

You can view ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ’s retention, completion & graduation, and transfer-out rates by visiting . You can also view completion and transfer rates by visiting the

Misrepresentation

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ adheres to strict guidelines with regard to the potential misrepresentation of the institutions' academic programs, financial charges, and the employability of our graduates.

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    Institutional Code of Ethics

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  Misrepresentation

Programs & Services Available to Students with Disabilities

The Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.) is ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ's student disability support office.

Student Activities

• offers a variety of programs and opportunities that enhance the overall educational experiences of students.

Student Code of Conduct

Student Right & Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

- pdf download

Student Complaint Process

In compliance with the requirements of the , Sections 600.9 (b) (3) and 668.43(b), Grossmont College has established procedures for resolving complaints from not only prospective and current students but also from community members.

As a standard practice, the first step should be to seek a resolution at the local level with the specific college department for which an individual may have concerns or difficulties. If the complainant does not feel that the issue has been solved at this level to his or her satisfaction, the complainant can pursue the matter through the established chain of command.  The

Accreditation Complaints

To submit a complaint pertaining to the institution's compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards, please submit the information to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), which accredits the academic programs of the California Community Colleges. 

The link to

Student Demographics

• ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ regularly reports information about student diversity to the Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Follow these steps to access this information online:

Step 1: 
Go to

Step 2: 
Type ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ in the Name of School  text box

Step 3:

Click on the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ link

View Gender & race/ethnicity data by expanding the

View Pell Grant recipients by expanding the

Student Fees

Attachment A - 2025-2026 Student Fee Schedule Revisions

Attachment B - 2025-2026 Student Fee Schedule

• Information on ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ's student outcomes and success measurements can be found on the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office website.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Right & Responsibilities website

Legal Rights & Responsibilities website

Textbook  Information

The ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Bookstore provides textbook information (including ISBN and retail price, when available) for courses listed in the course schedule each semester. This information can be accessed through

or at the Bookstore's website at:

Transfer of Credit Policy

Visit our

transcript evaluations page

for ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ's policy on the transfer of academic credit. For information on our articulation agreements with the California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), or other private independent/out-of-state college please visit our

articulation website

Voter Registration

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ encourages eligible students to register to vote. Students may access the San Diego Voter Registration website by visiting the . The Associated Students of Grossmont College (ASGC) also organizes voter registration events periodically throughout the school year.

Withdrawal Policies & Refund Policy

Each school must make available to prospective and enrolled students’ information about:

Requirements and procedures for official and unofficial withdrawal; as well as administrative withdrawals. 

Any refund policy the school must comply with the return of unearned tuition and fees, or other refundable portions of costs paid to the school.

Requirements for Return of Title IV, HEA grant