Howard Community College

POLICIES 99 see the vice president of student services or designee. 4. The vice president of student services's decision is final. The vice president of student services or designee is available for advocacy or advice should students feel the need for additional assistance relative to college policy and regulations. RECORDS AND REGISTRATION APPEALS COMMITTEE A student who has an unexpected life event (illness, death of family member, or other extenuating circumstances) during a semester may request an exception to Howard Community College's dates and deadlines. In such circumstances, the student must submit the appeal form available online at howardcc.edu/RRVAforms, along with supporting documentation. Appeals must be submitted no later than the end of the seventh week of the next full semester. The appeals committee makes their determination based on documentation of extenuating circumstances as cited in the student's appeal. If a student is not satisfied with the decision, one last appeal is made to the registrar; the registrar's decision is final. INSURANCE Howard Community College does not provide medical coverage for students who are accidentally injured during classes or who suffer injuries as a result of incidents between students. All students are encouraged to obtain their own medical insurance, especially if they participate in classes and/or activities which require physical activity or exposure to other health risks (e.g. nursing classes, science labs, physical education activities, dance and theater classes, clubs and student government activities, etc.). Nursing and allied health students are required to meet specified health requirements. Documentation is required for proof of freedom from TB and immunity to rubella, rubeola, mumps, and varicella through vaccination or titer. Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) or declination is also required and immunization for tetanus. The college does not administer a student medical insurance plan. Students can obtain health insurance on their own by contacting the Maryland Health Connection. The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE), working in partnership with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Insurance Administration, Department of Human Resources and statewide stakeholders has established Maryland's state-based health insurance exchange, which opens each Fall. For further information, please call 855-642-8572 or visit www.marylandhealthconnection. gov/ on the internet. International students attending the college on F-1 student visas are required to have health insurance that provides coverage for health care in the United States. For further information about these requirements, contact the Office of Admissions and Advising. LOST AND FOUND The lost and Found is located in the Public Safety office. All items will be retained for a period of 30 days after which they will be claimed by the finder or disposed of through established departmental policy.

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