Policy Manual

Quincy College Policy Manual

Download the full Quincy College Policy Manual via the link below.

Please refresh your browser before you view the Policy Manual link below. This will ensure that you are viewing the most recent Policy Manual.

QCPolicyManual (Updated: September 2026)

The Quincy College Policy Manual contains the following policies:

• GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES
  • Policy 1.01: Mission
  • Policy 1.02: Values
  • Policy 1.03: Promises
  • Policy 1.04: Goals
  • Policy 1.05: Accreditation Statement
• GOVERNANCE POLICIES
  • Policy 2.01: 1981 Statute Creating Special Account
  • Policy 2.02: 1994 Statute Establishing A New Board Of Governors
  • Policy 2.03: By Laws Of The Board Of Governors
  • Policy 2.04: Governance Process
  • Policy 2.05: Code Of Ethics
  • Policy 2.06: Civility
  • Policy 2.07: Quincy College Senate By-Laws
• COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT POLICIES
  • Policy 3.01: Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Policy 3.02: Equal Opportunity and Harassment Complaint Policy and Procedures
  • Policy 3.02A: Racial Harassment Policy
  • Policy 3.03: Sex Discrimination Policies and Procedures
  • Policy 3.04: Drug-Free Workplace Policy
  • Policy 3.05: Tobacco and Smoke-Free Policy
  • Policy 3.05A: Marijuana Policy
  • Policy 3.06: Persona Non-Grata
  • Policy 3.07: Proper Attire In Science Laboratory Courses
  • Policy 3.08: Service Animal Policy
• ADMISSIONS POLICIES
  • Policy 4.01: Open Enrollment
  • Policy 4.02: General Studies Admission
  • Policy 4.03:Nursing and Allied Health Admissions Policy
  • Policy 4.03A: CORI Policy
  • Policy 4.04: International Student Admission
  • Policy 4.05 Transfer Credit Policy
  • Policy 4.05A: Transfer Credits
  • Policy 4.05A (i): Advanced Placement
  • Policy 4.05B: Prior Learning Assessment Credits
  • Policy 4.06: Early Admission
  • Policy 4.07: Readmission to Quincy College
  • Policy 4.08: Academic Placements
• ACADEMIC POLICIES
  • Policy 5.00: Matriculation Policy
  • Policy 5.01: Degree Requirements
  • Policy 5.02: Certificate Requirements
  • Policy 5.03: Variance To Program Requirements
  • Policy 5.04: Change of Major
  • Policy 5.05: Attendance and Performance
  • Policy 5.05A: Auditing a Class
  • Policy 5.07: Grading System
  • Policy 5.07A: Incomplete Grades
  • Policy 5.07B: Withdrawal
  • Policy 5.07C: Repeating Courses
  • Policy 5.07D: Make-Up Examinations
  • Policy 5.07E: Holds Policy
  • Policy 5.07F: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
  • Policy 5.08: Dean’s List
  • Policy 5.09: Honors Convivium
  • Policy 5.10: Graduate With Honors
  • Policy 5.11: Add/Drop Process
  • Policy 5.12: Course Selection
  • Policy 5.13: Independent Study
  • Policy 5.14: Final Grade Appeal Process
  • Policy 5.15: Academic Integrity Policy
  • Policy 5.16: Academic Amnesty
  • Policy 5.17: Academic Record Changes
  • Policy 5.18: Verification Of Student Identity For Distance Education
  • Policy 5.19: Graduate with a Major and a Minor
• STUDENT LIFE POLICIES
  • Policy 6.01: Orientation
  • Policy 6.02: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Policy 6.03: Student Organization
  • Policy 6.04: Parking Regulations
  • Policy 6.05: Security Policies
  • Policy 6.06: Veterans’ Benefits
  • Policy 6.07: Student Accessibility Services
  • Policy 6.08: Health Insurance
  • Policy 6.09: Lockers
  • Policy 6.10: Identification Card Policy
  • Policy 6.11: Student Participation in Governance
  • Policy 6.12: Hazing Policy
  • Policy 6.13: Search and Seizure
  • Policy 6.14: Student Grievance Procedure
  • Policy 6.14A: Online Student Grievance Procedure
  • Policy 6.15: Student Records
  • Policy 6.15A: Retention And Disposal Of Records
  • Policy 6.15B: Academic Recovery Procedures (Institutional Closure)
  • Policy 6.16: Student Code Of Conduct Policy
  • Policy 6.17: Voter Registration
• STUDENT ACCOUNTS POLICIES
  • Policy 7.01: Tuition And Fee Schedule
  • Policy 7.02: Tuition Deposits
  • Policy 7.03: Payment
  • Policy 7.04: Past Due Accounts
  • Policy 7.05: Withdrawal/Refund Schedule
  • Policy 7.06: Collections Policies and Procedures
  • Policy 7.07: Third Party Billing
• STUDENT FINANCIAL AID POLICIES
  • Policy 8.01: Principles and Practices
  • Policy 8.01A: Financial Aid Process
  • Policy 8.02: Types Of Assistance
  • Policy 8.03A: Application Procedures
  • Policy 8.03B: Rules, Regulations, Rights, And Responsibility
  • Policy 8.03C: General Eligibility Requirements
  • Policy 8.03D: Verification
  • Policy 8.04: Awarding of Aid
  • Policy 8.05: Award Adjustments
  • Policy 8.06: Cost Of Attendance
  • Policy 8.07: Disbursement Of Financial Aid
  • Policy 8.08: Deferment Fee
  • Policy 8.09: Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Policy 8.10: Return To Title IV Refund Policy
  • Policy 8.11: Emergency Loan Fund
• COLLEGE BUSINESS POLICIES
  • Policy 9.01: Purchasing Policy
  • Policy 9.02: Tuition Remission
  • Policy 9.03: Employment Of Relatives
  • Policy 9.04: Travel/Professional Development Policy (Non-Foundation)
  • Policy 9.04A: Recruitment Expenses
  • Policy 9.05: Community Use of Facilities
  • Policy 9.06: Employee Computer Use And Internet Policy
  • Policy 9.07: College Logo, Signage, Name and Trademark
  • Policy 9.08: Sales and Solicitations
  • Policy 9.09: Dissemination of Information
  • Policy 9.10: Use of College Technology and Assets
  • Policy 9.10A: Email Acceptable Use Policy
  • Policy 9.10B: Data Access Policy
  • Policy 9.10C: Password Protection Policy
  • Policy 9.10D: Patch Management
  • Policy 9.10E: Firewall Management
  • Policy 9.10F: Access Management Policy
  • Policy 9.10G: Data Management Policy for Quincy College
  • Policy 9.10H: Asset Management Policy for Quincy College
  • Policy 9.10I: Third Party Vendor Management System for Quincy College
  • Policy 9.10J: Information Security Policy for Quincy College
  • Policy 9.10K: Incident Management and Response
  • Policy 9.10L: Endpoint Protection Policy
  • Policy 9.10M: Security Awareness Training Policy
  • Policy 9.10N: Access Control Policy
  • Policy 9.10O: Network Segmentation Policy
  • Policy 9.10P: Remote Access Policy
  • Policy 9.10Q: Software Management Policy
  • Policy 9.11: Code of Ethics and Conflict Of Interests
  • Policy 9.13: Policy Regarding Research On Human Subjects
  • Policy 9.14: Fraud Assessment Policy
  • Policy 9.15: Active Duty Military Students
  • Policy 9.16: College Fundraising Policy
• PERSONNEL POLICIES
  • Policy 10.01: Reasonable Accommodations For Persons With Disabilities
  • Policy 10.02: HIPAA Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Policy 10.03: Code of Conduct and Professionalism
  • Policy 10.04: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Checks
  • Policy 10.05: Work Attire/Dress Code Policy
  • Policy 10.06: Employment Verification and Public Information
  • Policy 10.07: Personnel Records
  • Policy 10.08: OSHA and The Right To Know
  • Policy 10.09: Workers Compensation Policy and Notice of Coverage
  • Policy 10.10: Annual Security Report
  • Policy 10.11: Nature Of Employment
  • Policy 10.12: Attendance, Hours of Work and Punctuality
  • Policy 10.13: School and Class Cancellations
  • Policy 10.14: Employment Eligibility and Selection
  • Policy 10.15: Internal Posting Policy and Vacancy Announcements
  • Policy 10.16: Volunteers
  • Policy 10.17: Position Classification and Categories
  • Policy 10.18: Introductory Period and Provisional Employment
  • Policy 10.19: Personnel Changes
  • Policy 10.20: Employee Professional Development
  • Policy 10.21: Performance Appraisal Process
  • Policy 10.22: Progressive Discipline Process
  • Policy 10.23: Grievance Procedures
  • Policy 10.24: Employee Separation
  • Policy 10.25: Salary Administration
  • Policy 10.26: Payment Of Wages Policy
  • Policy 10.27: Time Sheets
  • Policy 10.28: Benefits Summary
  • Policy 10.29: Insurance Coverage Plans
  • Policy 10.30: Notice of Continued Health Insurance Coverage (COBRA)
  • Policy 10.31: Retirement and Annuity Plans
  • Policy 10.32: Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
  • Policy 10.33: Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Policy 10.35: Leave of Absence Other Than Family and Medical Leave
  • Policy 10.36: Bereavement Leave
  • Policy 10.37: Other Leaves of Absence
  • Policy 10.38: Associated Faculty
  • Policy 10.43: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• CAMPUS SECURITY POLICIES
  • Policy 11.01: Timely Warning
  • Policy 11.02: Reporting the Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
  • Policy 11.03 Reporting of Incidents, Including Criminal Offenses
  • Policy 11.04: Campus Facilities: Security, Access and Maintenance
  • Policy 11.05: Law Enforcement Authority and Interagency Relationships
  • Policy 11.06: Procedures For Reporting A Crime or Emergency
  • Policy 11.07: Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
  • Policy 11.08: Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs
  • Policy 11.09: Addressing Off-Campus Criminal Activity
  • Policy 11.10: Sexual Assault Information
  • Policy 11.11: Issuing An Emergency Notification
  • Policy 11.12: Emergency Response
  • Policy 11.13 Statement Addressing Sex Offender Registration
  • Policy 11.14: Addressing Disclosures to Alleged Victims of Crimes of Violence or Non-Forcible Sex Offenses
• APPENDICES
  • Appendix A – Complaint Form for Students Enrolled in Distance Education Under the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement