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 American SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

 

4599 MORSE CENTER ROAD

COLUMBUS, OHIO  43229

(614) 436-4820

 

 

 

 

2008 Catalog 

 

Effective: August 2008

 


 
  

A Message from the Director...

 

As Director of American School of Technology, I would like to welcome you to our school.

 

Our goal at American School of Technology is to be an outstanding teaching institution.

 

We pledge to provide a quality education and will do our best to place every graduate in his/her field of study.

 

Our staff has been carefully selected to provide you with quality career training.  We stand ready to assist you in achieving your goals.

 

May the next several months be your stepping stone to a rewarding future.

 

                                                                        Sincerely,

 

                                           Timothy Campagna

                                                                        Timothy Campagna

 


                                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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HISTORY

 

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MISSION

 

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PHILOSOPHY

 

Pg. 6

LOCATION, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

Pg. 7

MEMBERSHIPS, LICENSURES, APPROVALS AND ACCREDITATION

 

Pg. 8

SCHOOL CALENDAR

 

Pg. 9

CLASS SCHEDULES

 

Pg. 9

STUDENT HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

 

Pg. 9

TUITION

 

Pg. 9

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

 

Pg. 9

ADDITIONAL COSTS

STUDENT UNIFORMS

 

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PARKING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

 

Pg. 10

USE OF TELEPHONE

 

Pg. 10

CHILDREN ON CAMPUS

 

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NOTICE                                                                                                

 

Pg. 10

 

ADMISSIONS POLICIES

 

 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

 

 

STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS

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HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

 

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MEDICAL ASSISTING

 

Pg. 13

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

 

Pg. 14

COMPUTER OFFICE SPECIALIST

 

Pg. 15

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 

Pg. 15

GRADING POLICY

 

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REPEATING A COURSE

 

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WITHDRAWALS

 

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MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS                                                                   

 

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INCOMPLETE GRADE (S)

 

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CHANGING PROGRAMS/TRANSFER CREDITS

 

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CHANGING SCHEDULES

 

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ACADEMIC PROBATION

 

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ACADEMIC DISMISSAL

 

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EXTENDED ENROLLMENT STATUS

 

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REINSTATMENT PROCEDURES

 

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ACADEMIC PROGRESS APPEAL PROCEDURES

 

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DEFINITION OF CLOCK HOUR

 

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UNIT OF CREDIT

 

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RE-ADMISSION/RE-ENTERS

 

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PROGRAM REVISIONS

 

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TRANSCRIPTS

 

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DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE

 

Pg. 21

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Pg. 21

STUDENT COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

 

Pg. 22

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Pg. 22

WEATHER EMERGENCIES

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STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY

 

Pg. 23

STUDENT INTERNET AND EMAIL POLICY

 

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TERMINATION POLICY

 

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CANCELLATION AND SETTLEMENT POLICY

Pg. 25

 

STUDENT SERVICES

 

Pg. 26

HOUSING

 

Pg. 26

FINANCIAL AID

 

Pg. 26

CAREER PLACEMENT SERVICES

 

Pg. 27

STUDENT ADVISING

 

Pg. 27

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

 

Pg. 27

 

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

 

 

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PELL GRANT

 

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FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT

 

Pg. 29

FEDERAL STAFFORD STUDENT LOAN

 

Pg. 29

FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN

 

Pg. 29

THE STUDENT GUIDE

 

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DRAFT REGISTRATION

 

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DRUG-FREE CERTIFICATION

 

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PRIOR DEFAULTS AND STUDENT AID VIOLATIONS

 

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AVAILABILITY OF COMPARABLE INFORMATION

 

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PROGRAM INFORMATION