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ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to providing a valuable distance-learning experience for our students. The primary purpose of the Social Standards Policy  is to set forth the rules and standards of conduct expected of students and others who join the College community. A student has the right to lodge a complaint on campus regarding an event at any other district site.

Policy 3010 Academic Dishonesty (PDF)
Policy 3011: Academic Appeals (PDF) 

Students with an academic issue or concern should review policy 3010 and attempt to resolve the matter directly by speaking to the staff member involved. 

A student may appeal an academic or instructional decision if they deem it to be unfair or made in error. It is the responsibility of the College, student, and faculty members to work together to resolve academic issues in a way that promotes academic integrity, partnership, respect, and transparency.

Send the completed form to the Dean responsible for your program or the subject area.

Student Academic Appeal Form 

The process for non-academic complaints is to be used for issues other than disciplinary or academic matters and protects students against unwarranted infringement of their rights. A non-academic student complaint may concern an alleged violation of college policies, infringement of student rights, and other problems dealing with students, college staff and faculty, and authorized college activities. To learn more visit the non-academic complaints webpage.

Non-academic Complaints webpage

After completing the institution’s internal complaint process, distance education students residing outside Arizona may appeal SARA-related complaints to the .

The Arizona SARA Council has jurisdiction over Arizona SARA-approved institutions regarding non-instructional complaints for distance education students. Upon completing the institution’s and AC4’s complaint process, a student may register a complaint with the Arizona SARA Council. Visit the for more information. For students who are residents of states outside of Arizona, consumer inquiries may also be directed to the State Consumer Protection Agency (PDF) where they reside.

Please visit ,  , and for more information.

ºÚÁÏÍø discloses through a good faith effort whether a degree or certificate program meets academic requirements for professional licensure or certification outside of Arizona. The Professional Licensure by State Table (PDF) identifies professional licensure requirements that have not been determined or do not meet licensure requirements. Please see the Notice to Students Regarding Professional Licensure and Certification for more information on the (34 CFR 668.43).

Questions? Please Contact:

ºÚÁÏÍø Admissions Department
Phone: (520) 515-5326
Email: deanofstudents@cochise.edu

ºÚÁÏÍø adheres to the  for best practices in postsecondary distance education developed by leading distance education practitioners and adopted by the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC).
 

See the General Disclosure Statement page.

ºÚÁÏÍø is accredited (webpage) by the . Students who have concerns regarding ºÚÁÏÍø’s compliance with the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation may contact them to address their concerns. You can find more information at the .

Higher Learning Commission
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