Accreditation
Contact: Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs| Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8361
Baton Rouge Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Baton Rouge Community College.
Many programs at Baton Rouge Community College also hold additional program specific accreditation.
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics, Crime Log, Fire Log
Contact: Public Safety | Email: campussafety@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8001
Information regarding public safety at BRCC is provided in the College Catalog and on the College’s website. The College Catalog and website provide information about police and public safety resources, reporting
crimes, emergency notification, crime prevention, campus facilities, residence housing
security, sexual harassment policy, Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention policy, and crime
statistics.
Click here for Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics.
Code of Conduct for Education Loans
All Financial Aid Staff at BRCC adhere to the Code of Conduct of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
College Navigator
College Navigator is a free consumer information tool designed to help students, parents, high school
counselors, and others search for and obtain information about U.S. postsecondary
institutions. It provides information about tuition and fees, retention and graduation
rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates and features a cost calculator
and school comparison tool.
College Scorecard
College Scorecard is a free consumer information tool designed to help students and others search for
and obtain information about the cost of postsecondary institutions.
Constitution Day
Contact: Office of Student Life | Email: studentlife@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8679
On May 24, 2005, the U.S. Department of Education released a Notice of Implementation,
announcing that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must provide
an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17
of each year commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. However,
when September 17 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, Constitution Day shall
be held during the preceding or following week. Students and classes are encouraged
to participate in the events scheduled for Constitution Day.
To learn more about the United States Constitution, select from the following list of resources:
United States Constitution
Charters of Freedom
What is Your Constitution IQ?
Facts About the U. S. Constitution
Copyright & File Sharing
Contact: Information Technology Department | Email: helpdesk@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.
216.8448
Baton Rouge Community College maintains a campus network to support and enhance the
academic and administrative needs of our students, faculty, staff and other campus
users. Users of BRCC’s Open Computer Labs and the College’s computer system must adhere
the College’s Computer Use Policy provided in the College Catalog and to federal and
state laws related to computer fraud, software, piracy, unauthorized distribution
of copyrighted material, unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.
BRCC adheres to Educational Communications (EDUCOM) copyright policies. Most software used on BRCC computers is covered by copyright, license, or non-disclosure agreements. Offending users may be assessed civil penalties in addition to being subjected to disciplinary action by the College.
Cost of Attendance
Contact: Director of Financial Aid | Email: finaid@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8305
Information concerning the cost of attending BRCC is available from the Office of
Student Financial Aid. These costs consist of tuition and fees, books and supplies,
room and board, transportation, and any additional costs for a program in which the
student is enrolled or expresses an interest. Students can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the cost of attendance.
Office of Counseling and Accessibility Services
Contact: Counseling & Accessibility Services | Email: accessibilityservices@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8643.
Counseling and Accessibility Services provides disability related information about
facilities and services available to prospective and enrolled students. Information is available on the College’s website and in the College Catalog.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Contact: Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8361
BRCC publishes the Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy in the College Catalog and on the website. The policy includes information about alcohol and other drug
health risks, drug alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education
and counseling resources.
Educational Programs, Instructional Facilities, and Faculty
Contact: Office of Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs | Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu
| Phone: 225.216.8361 Information concerning BRCC's current educational programs,
course descriptions, and a listing of current faculty is available in the College
Catalog. A system map and a map of each instructional facility in our six-parish
service area is available on our website. You may complete a virtual tour of BRCC
satellite sites.
Equity in Athletics Data (EADA)
Contact: Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement | Email: osazemwindet@mybrcc.edu| Phone: 225.216.8040
The Annual Equity in Athletics Data report is available on the College’s website.
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Contact: Director of Financial Aid | Email: finaid@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8305
Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any
federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during
a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not
be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan, or work assistance.
Financial Aid Programs
Contact: Director of Financial Aid | Email: finaid@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8311
The Baton Rouge Community College financial aid website provides information about the following: need-based and non-need-based federal,
state, local, private, and institutional financial assistance programs available to
students; eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid; criteria for
selecting recipients and determining amount of award; methods and frequency of disbursements
of aid; financial aid terms and conditions, including terms applicable to employment
provided as part of a financial aid package; rights and responsibilities of students
receiving Title IV, HEA loans; the availability of financial aid for study abroad
programs; how financial aid is handled when students withdraw; and whom to contact
for questions regarding financial aid; the terms and conditions of federal student
loans; entrance and exit counseling information; and drug violation penalties. The
Financial Aid Code of Conduct for financial aid administrators is provided on the College’s website.
Grievance Policy
Contact: Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs| Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8071 or 225.216.8247
The Grievance Policy is available on the College website.
Net Price Calculator
Net Price Calculator is a calculator to help you identify your total cost of attending BRCC.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Baton Rouge Community College does not discriminate in its educational and employment
policies and procedures with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies; Annette M. Arboneaux, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Privacy of Student Records – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Contact: Registrar | Email: brccregistrar@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8711.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights
with respect to their education records. BRCC publishes a FERPA Notification that delineates student rights under FERPA. Additionally, BRCC information on confidentiality
of student records is published in the College Catalog.
Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV
Contact: Director of Financial Aid | Email: finaid@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8305
If a student completely withdraws from all courses, Baton Rouge Community College
will adhere to its refund policy as published in the College Catalog (which includes requirements for return of Title IV, HEA grant or loan aid).
Sexual Harassment / Discrimination Policies and Discrimination Grievance Procedures
Contact: Title IX Coordinator | Email: titleix@mybrcc.edu Phone: 225.216.8206
The Chief Human Resources Officer serves as the Title IX Coordinator and is available
to meet with individuals who believe sexual misconduct has occurred. The Title IX
Coordinator is responsible for explaining applicable college policies and procedures
(see below), including those pertaining to sexual misconduct, and will oversee the
investigation.
Board of Regents Power-Based Violence/Title IX Required Reporting
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Grievances for All Employees
Harassment
Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Interim Policy, Equal Opportunity,
Harassment, and Discrimination
Shopping Sheet
Contact: Director of Financial Aid | Email: finaid@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8305
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet is a consumer tool that Baton Rouge Community College will use to notify military
students about their financial aid package. It is a standardized form designed to
simplify the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial
aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about
where to attend school. Students can access the financial aid shopping sheet section in
their LoLA self-service account.
Student Diversity
Contact: Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs| Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8361
Information about student body diversity, including the number of enrolled full-time
students by gender and race/ethnicity, is provided in the BRCC Fact Book.
Student Outcomes
Contact: Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs| Email: wilsonr@mybrcc.edu
| Phone: 225.216.8361
Student Outcomes data is maintained and published by the Office of Institutional Research.
Information is made available on the Information Research webpage. Additional graduation and retention rate information is available on the College Navigator website.
Textbook Information
Contact: Bookstore Manager | Email: bookstoreinfo@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8012
Textbook and required course material information is made available directly from
the BRCC Bookstore website.
Transfer of Credit and Articulation Agreements
Contact: Registrar | Email: brccregistrar@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8711
Transfer credit policies and articulation agreements are available on the Baton Rouge
Community College website and in the College Catalog. To obtain a copy of accreditation, approval, or licensing information, please contact
Academic Affairs.
Vaccination Policies
Contact: Office of Enrollment Services/Registrar| Email: admissions@mybrcc.edu | Phone:
866.216.8711
As required by Louisiana R.S. 17:110, Schools of Higher Learning, students born after
1956 must provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus-diphtheria
as a condition of enrollment. Specific requirements are published in the College Catalog.
Verifications & Certifications
Contact: Office of Enrollment Services/Registrar| Email: brccregistrar@mybrcc.edu
| Phone: 866.217.9823
BRCC has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment
verifications. If you are an Employer, Credit Grantor, Insurance Company, Background
Screening Agency, please contact the National Student Clearinghouse. Contact information is provided below:
Web: www.degreeverify.com
Mail: National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Boulevard, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Voter Registration
Contact: Office of Office of Student Life | Email: studentlife@mybrcc.edu | Phone: 225.216.8679
Baton Rouge Community College fully supports and advocates that students and employees
register to vote. Information on voting in local, state, and federal elections may be accessed at the
Louisiana Secretary of State website. You can also register to vote online using the Secretary of State’s Online Voter
Registration (OVR) system.