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2017 – 2018 Catalog Addenda Catalog Vol. IV, Eff. July 1, 2017

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Table of Contents

Amm. # Date

Issued Page Topic Updated

1 4/23/18 66 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 2 7/15/17 21 Grading System 3 4/23/18 15 Institutional Loans and Late-Payment Policy 4 12/4/17 34 General Graduation Requirements 5 4/23/18 17 Additional Non-Tuition Fees 6 8/18/17 8 Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals 7 5/24/18 16 Add-Drop Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal 8 11/6/17 - REMOVED 9 11/6/17 - REMOVED 10 8/31/17 47 Practical Nursing (PN) Program Description 11 9/18/17 64 Academic Calendar AY2017 12 10/16/17 65 Estimated Start and End Dates 13 10/16/17 65 Drop-Add Deadlines 14 4/23/18 11 Admission Requirements 15 6/5/18 22 End of Course Exam Policy 16 5/9/18 23 Exit Exam Policy 17 5/24/18 25 Probation 18 3/20/18 23 Course Retake Policy 19 3/20/18 29 SAP Sanctions 20 4/23/18 38 Nursing, BSN (Tuition and Fees) 21 4/23/18 41 Nursing, RN to BSN (Tuition and Fees) 22 4/23/18 43 Nursing, ADN (Tuition and Fees) 23 4/23/18 46 Nursing, PN (Tuition and Fees) 24 5/25/18 48 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)


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Version History

Amend ment #

Date Updated Topic Revised

1 7/10/2017 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 2 7/15/2017 Grading System 3 8/3/2017 Institutional Loans and Late-Payment Policy 4 8/3/2017 General Graduation Requirements 5 8/9/2017 Additional Non-Tuition Fees 6 8/18/2017 Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals 1 8/24/2017 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 7 8/25/2017 Add-Drop Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal 8 8/25/2017 Home Health Aide Diploma Program 9 8/25/2017 Course Descriptions (Home Health Aide Program) 10 8/31/2017 Practical Nursing (PN) Program Decryption 11 9/18/2017 Academic Calendar AY2017 12 10/16/2017 Estimated Start and End Dates 13 10/16/2017 Drop-Add Deadlines 1 10/30/2017 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 8 11/6/2017 REMOVED 9 11/6/2017 REMOVED 4 12/4/2017 General Graduation Requirements 14 12/4/2017 Admission Requirements 16 12/4/2017 Exit Exam Policy 17 3/20/2018 Probation 18 3/20/2018 Course Retake Policy 19 3/20/2018 SAP Sanctions 1 4/2/2018 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 1 4/23/2018 Administration, Faculty, and Staff 3 4/23/2018 Institutional Loans and Late-Payment Policy 5 4/23/2018 Additional Non-Tuition Fees 14 4/23/2018 Admission Requirements 15 4/23/2018 End of Course Exam Policy 16 4/23/2018 Exit Exam Policy 20 4/23/2018 Nursing, BSN (Tuition and Fees) 21 4/23/2018 Nursing, RN to BSN (Tuition and Fees) 22 4/23/2018 Nursing, ADN (Tuition and Fees) 23 4/23/2018 Nursing, PN (Tuition and Fees) 15 5/9/2018 End of Course Exam Policy 16 5/9/2018 Exit Exam Policy 7 5/24/2018 Add-Drop Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal 17 5/24/2018 Probation 24 5/25/2018 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 15 6/5/2018 End of Course Exam Policy


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Amendment #1: Listing of all Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

Listing of Faculty Name Degree(s), Conferring Institution Title Subject(s)

Antigua, Diony Doctor of Medicine, CETEC University, Dominican Republic;

MS, Nursing/FNP, Universidad del Turabo, Miramar, Florida;

MS, Nursing/ED, University of Phoenix, Miami, Florida;

AS, Nursing, University of Sacred Heart, Puerto Rico

CEO,

Part-time

faculty

Nursing,

Sciences

Antigua, Jose Doctor of Medicine, UTESA University, Dominican Republic;

MS, Nursing/FNP, Universidad del Turabo, Miramar, Florida;

MS, Nursing/ED, University of Phoenix, Miami, Florida;

AS, Nursing, University of Sacred Heart, Puerto Rico

President,

Part-time

faculty

Nursing,

Sciences

Arzuaga, Alexis Doctor of Medicine, Higher Institute of Medical Sciences, Santiago, Cuba;

BS, Nursing, Hebrew College Central Ashdod University School of Nursing, Chicago, IL

Adjunct

Professor

Nursing,

Sciences

Bermudez,

John

Doctor of Medicine, Universidad Libre, Barranquilla, Colombia;

BS, Nursing, Antigua College International, Miami, FL

Full-time

Professor

Nursing,

Sciences

Blandon,

Arianna

Educational Specialist, Education Leadership, Florida International University;

MS, International Intercultural Education, Florida International University;

BA, Sociology and Anthropology, Florida International University

Part-time

faculty

English,

Speech,

Humanities

Fleites, Esther MS, Education, Nova Southeastern University, Florida;

BS, Chemistry, Universidad Central de las Villas, Cuba

Adjunct

Professor

Chemistry,

Mathematics,

Statistics

Garcia Torres,

Antonio

BS, Nursing, Antigua College International, Miami, Florida;

AS, Nursing, Antigua College International, Miami, Florida

Full-time

Professor

Practical

Nursing

Maury, Antolin MS, Nursing/ARNP, Nursing, Florida International University, Florida;

BS, Nursing, Florida International University, Florida

Adjunct

Professor

Nursing,

Sciences

Pena, Nancy Doctor of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Santa Clara, Cuba;

BS, Nursing Degree, Central Ashdod University, Chicago, Illinois

Adjunct

Professor

Nursing,

Sciences

Perez, Mario Doctor of Medicine, Higher Institute of Medical Sciences, Havana, Cuba;

MS, Nursing, Universidad del Turabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico;

BS, Nursing, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Santurce, Puerto Rico

Adjunct

Professor

Nursing,

Sciences

Listing of Administration and Staff

Name Department Role Full-Time /

Part-Time

Diony Antigua MD, MSN/Ed, ARNP, RN Administration, Education Chief Executive Officer, Faculty FT

Jose Antigua MD, MSN/Ed, ARNP, RN Administration, Education President, Faculty FT

Justin Garcia, CPA Finance Chief Financial Officer FT

Taima Gonzalez, MBA Administration, Human Resources VP of Operations, Controller FT

Debora Valdes, BSN, RN Admissions, Education VP of Enrollments; Clinical Coordinator FT

Arianna Blandon, MS, Ed.S Education Director of Education FT

Barbara Diaz Student Accounts Director, Student Accounts FT

Julian Perez, MLS Library Librarian PT

Monika Toledo Administration Receptionist, Administrative Assistant FT

Ernesto Limonta Administration, Networking Director, Networking & Technology PT

Jorge A. Alvarez, MBA, MHA Administration Institutional Development PT

Sara Hekmat Administration Operational Consultant PT


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Amendment #2: Grading System

The grading system is as follows:

Letter Grade Numeric Grade Grade Points

A 90-100 4.0

B 80-89 3.0

C 75-79 2.0

F 0-74 0.0

I 0.00

W 0.00

*The minimum passing grade for all Nursing Programs is 75%.

Amendment #3: Institutional Loans and Late Payment Policy

Institutional Loans

Antigua College International makes institutional loans available to students in order to defray tuition and

education costs. Any student receiving this loan is required to make monthly in-school payments as agreed to on

the Enrollment Agreement. See also Late Payment Policy below. At least sixty percent of the total institutional loan

must be paid by time of program completion. A student that has not paid at least sixty percent of the institutional

loan will not be eligible to graduate.

Late Payment Policy

Tuition payments are due by the due date listed on a student’s Enrollment Agreement. Payments not made in full

by the due date are considered late. A late payment fee in the amount of $15.00 or 10% of the installment payment,

whichever is lesser, will be applied to the student’s account one day after the due date. Any student who is late

with a payment may be removed from class and/or not allowed to progress until the account is made current.

Further:

• Any student thirty days past due on their monthly payment will not be allowed to enroll in a new class.

• Any student sixty days past due on their monthly payment will automatically be withdrawn for non-payment.

Amendment #4: General Graduation Requirements

General Graduation Requirements

Students will be eligible for graduation only if their academic, laboratory and clinical progress in the program are

satisfactory with a minimum final grade of 75%. Students must have a minimum attendance rate of 90% of the

scheduled classroom/clinical time each calendar month after subtraction of excused absences. Students are

required to successfully pass two exit exams; but, to be eligible for the exit exams they must have first completed

and passed all the courses pertaining to their program of study.


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Regardless of program, a student is eligible for graduation under the following conditions:

• Successfully pass all courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C).

• Successfully pass all courses with a GPA of 2.0 (C).

• Complete all required assignments and skills test with satisfactory evaluations.

• Complete all required clinical hours and obtain satisfactory evaluations.

• Successfully pass the two corresponding Exit Exams, of the college’s choosing.

• Financial account must be current and at least 60% of the total institutional loan must be paid.

• Complete exit interviews with Program Director and Education Director.

Amendment #5: Additional Non-Tuition Fees

Non-Tuition Fees

Registration Fee $100 Program Change Fee $50 ID (replacement) $10

Technology Fee $100 Entrance Exams $100 Uniform (additional) $60

Adaptive Quizzing (RN) $120 Exit Exam (Program) $150 ea. Textbook Late Fee, per week $5

Adaptive Quizzing (PN) $100 End of Course Exam $50 ea. Duplicate Transcript $20

Graduation Fee (incl. diploma) $200 NCLEX Diagnostic Exam $150 Duplicate Diploma / Degree $100

Textbook Rental $20 ea. Clinical Site Absence Fee $150 Late Payment $15

PN Book (Textbook+Workbook) $250 NSF / UCF (returned check) $25

Amendment #6: Accreditation, Licenses, Approvals

As of the start of the 2017-2018 academic year, Antigua College International is seeking institutional accreditation

through a national accreditation board; however, the college has been licensed by the Commission for Independent

Education (CIE), License #4930, since 2013*. Any additional information regarding the institution may be obtained

by contacting the CIE at the address and telephone number listed below:

Commission for Independent Education

Department of Education

325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(888) 224-6684

http://www.fldoe.org/cie

* The English for Speakers of Other Languages certificate program is not licensed, nor under the purview of, the

Commission for Independent Education.


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Amendment #7: Drop-Add Period and Voluntary Course Withdrawal

The Drop-Add period at Antigua College International is defined as the first week of class meetings for each course

start (see page 65 for the Drop Deadline Matrix). The student must notify the Education Department in writing

which can be via email or by submitting the official drop form completed in person at the college.

• Course Add:

o With the Program Director’s permission, a student can choose to add a course to his/her schedule

within the Drop-Add period, but only if space is available in that class. A student may not add a course

after the Drop-Add period.

• Course Withdrawal:

o Drop with Attempted Credit Reversal:

▪ A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course within the Drop-Add Period without penalty.

No penalty is incurred only if the student notifies the Education Department of the intention

during the Drop-Add Period. If notification is received after the Drop-Add Period, the student is

not eligible for a credit reversal.

▪ If a student fails to attend class during the Drop-Add Period without notifying the Education

Department, s/he will automatically be dropped from the class at the end of the Drop-Add

Period and will receive a credit reversal.

o Withdrawal without Attempted Credit Reversal:

▪ A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course after the Drop-Add Period at any point prior

to the Midterm exam without reversal of Attempted Credit. However, the student must notify

the Education Department of his/her intention to drop a course, in person or in writing. This

student will receive a grade of “W”, will incur Attempted Credits, and will be financially

responsible for the associated course credits.

PLEASE NOTE:

[i] Failure to notify the Education Department of intent to withdraw will result in a course failure.

[ii] The student will not be allowed subsequent drops of the same course.

[iii] Once the midterm exam has been administered in the course, completion of the course is obligatory regardless

of its outcome (e.g. failure). The student cannot withdraw.

Amendment #10: Practical Nursing (PN) Program Decryption

Practical Nursing (PN), Diploma Program Program Description The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for employment as a practical nurse by providing the theoretical knowledge and clinical competence to obtain licensure and the standard of professionalism necessary for the successful practice of nursing. The college awards a certificate upon the successful completion of this Clock-Hour program. Practical Nursing is an intensive, full time program, which requires 1355 clock hours.


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Amendment #11: Academic Calendar AY2017

July 2017

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August 2017

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October 2017

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November 2017

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April 2018

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May 2018

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June 2018

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START DATES PAY DATES

OBSERVED HOLIDAYS/BREAKS (NO CLASS):

Jul 4 Independence Day

Sep 4 Labor Day

Nov 10 Veterans Day (observed)

Nov 11 Veterans Day

Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Break

Dec 23-Jan 7 Winter Break

Dec 25 Christmas Day

Jan 1 ‘New Year’s Day

Feb 19 Presidents’ Day

May 28 Memorial Day


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Amendment #12: Estimated Start and End Dates

Associate in Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Start End

Start End

July 17, 2017 September 30, 2019

July 17, 2017 November 23, 2020

August 21, 2017 November 4, 2019

August 21, 2017 December 28, 2020

October 2, 2017 December 16, 2019

October 2, 2017 February 8, 2021

November 6, 2017 January 20, 2020

November 6, 2017 March 15, 2021

December 11, 2017 February 24, 2020

December 11, 2017 April 19, 2021

January 29, 2018 April 13, 2020

January 29, 2018 June 7, 2021

March 5, 2018 May 18, 2020

March 5, 2018 July 12, 2021

April 9, 2018 June 22, 2020

April 9, 2018 August 16, 2021

May 14, 2018 July 27, 2020

May 14, 2018 September 20, 2021

June 18, 2018 August 31, 2020

June 18, 2018 October 25, 2021

RN to BSN

Practical Nursing Diploma

Start End

Start End

July 17, 2017 November 19, 2018

July 17, 2017 October 29, 2018



October 2, 2017 February 4, 2019

October 2, 2017 January 14, 2019

November 6, 2017 March 11, 2019

November 6, 2017 February 18, 2019

December 11, 2017 April 15, 2019

December 11, 2017 March 25, 2019

January 29, 2018 June 3, 2019

January 29, 2018 May 13, 2019

March 5, 2018 July 8, 2019

March 5, 2018 June 17, 2019

April 9, 2018 August 12, 2019

April 9, 2018 July 22, 2019

May 14, 2018 September 16, 2019

May 14, 2018 August 26, 2019

June 18, 2018 October 21, 2019

June 18, 2018 September 30, 2019

Amendment #13: Drop-Add Deadlines

Drop-Add Deadlines Matrix Based on Start

Start Deadline

Start Deadline

July 17, 2017 July 24, 2017 January 29, 2018 February 5, 2018

August 21, 2017 August 28, 2017 March 5, 2018 March 12, 2018

October 2, 2017 October 9, 2017 April 9, 2018 April 16, 2018

November 6, 2017 November 13, 2017 May 14, 2018 May 21, 2018

December 11, 2017 December 18, 2017 June 18, 2018 June 25, 2018


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Amendment #14: Admission Requirements Admission Requirements for All Applicants

All applicants wishing to enroll at Antigua College International must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Visit the campus for an admission interview

2. Submit proof of high school graduation or GED

3. Submit a copy of photo identification card (e.g. driver’s license, passport, alien registration card)

4. Submit a copy of social security card

5. Pay the registration fee

6. Complete all admission documents (i.e., admission application, enrollment agreement, etc.)

Additional or Advanced Admission Requirements

A. Applicants seeking to enroll in the ASN or BSN programs must fulfill the following requirements:

a. Submit official transcripts of transferrable college credits. (See Transfer Credit section on page 13 for

additional details.)

b. If the applicant cannot show proof of college credit, s/he will need to pay for and pass an entrance exam

with a score of 75% or higher. The entrance exam may be taken before or after completion of the general

education courses; but must be passed prior to entering a core nursing course.

B. Applicants seeking to enroll with educational documentation from a foreign country:

a. Applicants who have graduated from an institution of higher learning (college or university) outside of

the United States and its territories will need to provide an original copy of a qualitative and quantitative

equivalency of the foreign degree, education program(s), and specific courses. The applicant must use a

verifiable credential evaluation agency that has published standards for membership, affiliations to U.S.-

based international higher education associations, and are frequently linked to and used by federal

agencies, state agencies, educational institutions and employers (e.g., NACES and AICE).

b. Applicants who have graduated from a high school outside of the United States and its territories, but

have also provided evidence of higher education, will need simply to sign a high school attestation form

in addition to proof of higher education as described above.

c. Applicants who have graduated from a high school outside of the United States and its territories, with

no evidence of higher education, will need to provide an original copy of a qualitative and quantitative

equivalency of the foreign high school graduation from a verifiable credential evaluation agency as

described above.

C. Applicants seeking to be awarded advanced placement based on a nursing license must fulfill the following

requirements:

a. Submit official transcripts reflecting an awarded credential. The transcript must clearly indicate the

credential that was awarded.

i. Practical Nursing Program from a Board of Nursing approved program

ii. ASN Program from a Board of Nursing approved institution with a minimum of 70 credits.

b. Submit a copy of active PN or RN license. The license must be current in the State of Florida, and be in

good standing.

D. At this time, Antigua College does not offer credits or considerations for Experiential Learning.


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Amendment #15: End of Course Exam Policy End of Course Exam Policy The End-of-Course Exams are in effect for the following courses in the ADN/BSN program

• Fundamentals of Nursing II • Pharmacology II • Medical Surgical Nursing III

These exams are standardized tests presented at the college’s discretion. They may be a HESI or an ATI exam. For students seeking RN licensure, the exams will be scheduled at the immediate end of each of the courses above, the date and time of which will be announced in advance. Students are allowed one retake of the end of course exam, at the date and time specified by the college. If a student fails to sit for the exam, s/he will need to retake the entire course. Amendment #16: Exit Exam Policy Upon completion of all other courses and clinical requirements, students seeking RN licensure will have two opportunities to pass the NCLEX Readiness course (NUR290) which includes two Exit Exams of the college’s choice in order to be eligible for graduation. If the student does not pass both exams, then the student will fail the course (NUR290) and must retake it. If the student fails to pass the course a second time, the student will automatically be withdrawn from Antigua College International.

Please note: Along with the other required course elements, the student will need to pass both exams during the course retake regardless of any exam passed in the first attempt. No credit or test scores will be carried over from a previous attempt.

Upon completion of all other courses and clinical requirements, students seeking PN licensure will have two opportunities to pass the NCLEX Readiness course (PRN 934) which includes two Exit Exams of the college’s choice in order to be eligible for graduation. If the student does not pass both exams, then the student will fail the course (PRN 934) and must retake it. If the student fails to pass the course a second time, the student will automatically be withdrawn from Antigua College International.

Please note: Along with the other required course elements, the student will need to pass both exams during the course retake regardless of any exam passed in the first attempt. No credit or test scores will be carried over from a previous attempt.

RN-seeking students required, based on their college enrollment dates, to take Exit Exams but not NUR290 must also pass both Exit Exams to be eligible for graduation. The Exit Exams must be taken at the dates/times assigned by the college, within 70 days of the completion of all other courses and/or clinical requirements. Students will have two opportunities to pass each exam. If the student does not pass both exams, then the student will be enrolled in the NCLEX Readiness course (NUR290) and will need to pass the course or be dismissed from the college. The passing scores for the Exit Exams are as follows:

• 900 points for a HESI-style scoring exam • 70.0% for an ATI-style scoring exam

Amendment #17: Probation (Course Failures) Probation Probation is intended to assist the student in achieving acceptable disciplinary, academic or attendance thresholds. Any student that has a disciplinary, academic or attendance issue may be placed on probation until s/he attains


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satisfactory improvement. A student will be advised by the instructors, via verbal or written form, of specific areas of improvement. If the instructor warnings are not heeded or acted on, the student will not be allowed to remain in or attend class until a meeting with the Program Director and/or the Director of Education is achieved. Administration will follow the following procedures as needed: Verbal Warning: A documented verbal warning will be issued to the student with specific instructions on corrective actions. If issue persists and corrective actions are not met, the situation will be escalated to a written warning. Written Warning: A written warning will be issued to the student with specific instructions on corrective actions including a detailed timeframe. If issue persists and corrective actions are not met by the designated timeframe, the situation will be escalated to a probation status. Probation: Student will be placed on probation with specific instructions on corrective actions, including a detailed timeframe (according to SAP evaluation periods). All contingencies must be met within the allotted timeframe in order to be removed from probation status. If the issue persists and corrective actions are not met by the designated timeframe, the student’s probation may be extended for an additional evaluation period. Students not meeting standards after the extension will be withdrawn from their program of study and will be processed as a drop and all refund policies will apply. These steps are intended for a progressive escalation; however, steps may be skipped depending on the severity of the situation. Students who fail a course will automatically be placed on academic probation. During the probation period the student may be required to complete 45 hours of strategies/content review before he/she may re-enter a core course. Students who fail a second course will be withdrawn or given the opportunity to transfer to the college’s Practical Nurse Program. Amendment #18: Course Retake Policy Course Retake Policy A student will be financially responsible for retaking a course regardless of the reason for retake (failure or withdrawal). The student will be charged tuition for each retake. A student may voluntarily withdraw outside of the Drop-Add Period, earning a grade of W, at any point prior to the midterm exam. Once the midterm exam has been administered in the course, completion of the course is obligatory regardless of its outcome (e.g. failure). Only one voluntary withdrawal is allowed per Course Number within the student’s chosen program. E.g.: A student who drops course NUR120 outside of the Drop-Add Period, resulting in a grade of W, will not be allowed any subsequent drops of NUR120. required Amendment #19: SAP Sanctions Sanctions If a student does not meet the minimum SAP standards, the student will be placed on a warning status for the following term.

• If at the end of the warning term, the student meets the minimum SAP standards, the student will be returned to active status. A student may not have two consecutive warning terms.

• If the minimum SAP standards are not achieved by the end of the warning term. The student may continue taking classes for one additional term but will be placed in a status of probation.

• If the student does not meet the minimum SAP standards after the additional term (probation). the student will be dismissed from the college.


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The student will be notified in writing of each change in their SAP status. A student who has been dismissed may appeal for reentry as described in the appeals section of the catalog (page 20); however, s/he may not appeal the SAP status. If granted reentry, the returning student will retain the same SAP status that was in place when s/he was dismissed. Course withdrawals (W), incomplete grades (I), non-credit and/or remedial courses, and non-punitive grades (pass/fail) do not affect credit completion and cumulative grade point average (CGPA). While transfer credits (TC) do not count toward the CGPA, they will count toward earned/completed credits and the maximum allowable (150%) timeframe. Course retakes will be calculated into a student’s CGPA and count toward total attempted and earned credits and the maximum allowable (150%) timeframe. Amendment #20: Nursing, BSN (Tuition and Fees)

Tuition and Fees

Base Tuition Registration Fee Technology Fee Total

Nursing, BSN $41,479 $100 $100 $41,679

Bachelor of Science Degree consists of

• 120 Semester credits (50 General Education and 70 Nursing) • 2250 classroom hours (1500 lecture, 300 lab, and 450 clinical) • 175 weeks of academic instruction (approximately 42 months)

The student will also be responsible for any additional fees which may apply throughout the life of the program. These fees are payable at the time they become applicable, and may include but are not limited to*:

• Exit Exam fees, $150.00/exam • End of Course Exam fees, $50.00/exam • Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ for the NCLEX-RN), $120.00 for 36-month subscription • Clinical Eligibility Requirements and Licensure (Level II background check, physical exam, 10-panel drug

screen, liability insurance, board application, and PearsonVue exam fee) *Refer to page 17 of the catalog for a complete listing of fees. Amendment #21: Nursing, RN to BSN (Tuition and Fees)

Tuition and Fees


Nursing, RN to BSN $14,863 $100 $100 $15,063

RN to BSN, Bachelor of Science Degree consists of

• 120 Semester credits (23 additional General Education credits, and 20 additional Nursing credits) • 77 transfer credits awarded for an ASN and valid RN license • 720 classroom hours (600 lecture, 30 lab, and 90 clinical) • 70 weeks of academic instruction (approximately 17 months)



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• Clinical Eligibility Requirements and Licensure (Level II background check, physical exam, 10-panel drug screen, liability insurance, board application, and PearsonVue exam fee)

*Refer to page 17 of the catalog for a complete listing of other fees. Amendment #22: Nursing, ADN (Tuition and Fees)

Tuition and Fees


Nursing, ADN $27,998 $100 $100 $28,198

Associate in Science Degree consists of

• 81 Semester credits (27 General Education and 54 Nursing) • 1650 classroom hours (930 lecture, 270 lab, and 450 clinical) • 115 weeks of academic instruction (approximately 28 months)


• Exit Exam fees, $150.00/exam • End of Course Exam fees, $50.00/exam • Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ for the NCLEX-RN), $120.00 for 36-month subscription • Clinical Eligibility Requirements and Licensure (Level II background check, physical exam, 10-panel drug

screen, liability insurance, board application, and PearsonVue exam fee) *Refer to page 17 of the catalog for a complete listing of other fees.

Amendment #23: Nursing, PN (Tuition and Fees)

Tuition and Fees


Nursing, PN $10,500 $100 $100 $10,700

Practical Nurse Diploma Program consists of

• 1355 clock hours (560 lecture, 120 lab, and 675 clinical) • 68 weeks of academic instruction (approximately 16 months)


• Exit Exam fees, $150.00/exam • End of Course Exam fees, $50.00/exam • Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ for the NCLEX-PN), $100.00 for 18-month subscription • Clinical Eligibility Requirements and Licensure (Level II background check, physical exam, 10-panel drug

screen, liability insurance, board application, and PearsonVue exam fee) *Refer to page 17 of the catalog for a complete listing of other fees.


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Amendment #24: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) The English for Speakers of Other Languages certificate program is not licensed, nor under the purview of, the Commission for Independent Education. Program Description The ESOL program covers topics in English to include, but not limited to, grammatical structures, listening dictation activities, vocabulary development, reading enhanced through the whole language approach, speaking activities through an English Only approach with the only exception being that of the use of the native language for community enrichment purposes which are non-instructional language learning moments. Program Objectives This program is designed to help students acquire reading and conversational abilities as well as the basic functional skills in English. The program provides training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Tuition and Fees

Base Tuition Registration Fee Book Fee Total

ESOL Program $1,480 $100 $120 $1,700

ESOL Certificate Program consists of

• 270 hours (4 courses, 67.5 hours each) • 18-20 weeks (54 sessions, approximately 5 months)

I. ESOL Program Admission Entrance Requirements:

• Applicants must be at the compulsory age of attendance (at least 17 and 9 months old at the time of enrollment). A parent or legal guardian must also sign if the applicant is under the age of 18.

• Submit a copy of photo identification card (ID) • Submit a copy of social security card • Pay the registration and book fees, and a down-payment on tuition. • Complete all admission documents (i.e. application, enrollment agreement, etc.) • Take a standardized English Assessment exam to determine placement within the program.

II. ESOL Academic Requirements Students are required to meet the following standards in every course:

• Successfully meet all course objectives. • Complete the didactic portion of the course with a grade of 75% or better (C). • Complete all individual exams in the didactic portion of the course with 75% or better. • Complete all required assignments. • Complete all skills tests with a satisfactory evaluation. • Pass all evaluations. • Meets attendance standards of the program.

III. Requirements for graduation The student must comply with the following requirements to receive a certificate of completion:

• All assignments, exams, papers, reports, etc. must be completed and turned in. No exams or work can be pending.

• Complete the course hours, up to 270, as determined by the English Assessment exam administered at Antigua College International (no transfers will be awarded)

• Successfully complete the required courses as determined by the English Assessment exam:


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ESOL 001 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level I 67.5

ESOL 002 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level II 67.5

ESOL 003 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level III 67.5

ESOL 004 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Level IV 67.5

• Meet all financial obligations incurred with the institution. • Complete the total minimum hours required by the program with an overall score of 75% or better (C) for

all courses.

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