Policies & Handbooks

Overview

Glen Oaks Community College maintains official policies to support academic integrity, student rights, campus safety, and institutional transparency. This page provides organized access to academic policies, student conduct standards, health and safety regulations, and program-specific requirements.

If you are looking for the Privacy Policy, please visit the Privacy Policy page.

Institutional Policies & Public Transparency

These policies apply to the institution as a whole and support compliance with federal and state regulations.

These policies support campus safety, civil rights protections, and institutional accountability.

Student Policies

The Student Policies section of the catalog outlines expectations, procedures, and rights for enrolled students.

For a complete listing of policies affecting students, please view the current College Catalog.

Key student policies include:

Academic Policies

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Dress Code
Students are expected to dress appropriately and in keeping with the adult community of which the college student is a part. The college reserves the right to make specific recommendations.

Student ID Card
Student ID cards may be obtained in Student Services. The first card is free. Replacement cards are $5.00, payable to the College Cashier.


Student with Disabilities
Glen Oaks Community College, in compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Vocational Rehabilitation Act, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, is committed to making all of its programs and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. Students with documented disabilities may receive advocacy services, coordination with other agencies, the use of auxiliary aids, and reasonable accommodations through the Support Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office in the Student Services Office at Glen Oaks.

Contact Student Services if you have any questions or wish to discuss receiving services.

Health, Safety & Conduct Policies

Parking Policy
Students, staff, and visitors are all expected to park in the lot west of the building.

Contact the Human Resources office for a handicapped permit. A doctor’s statement is required.

Smoke Free Campus Policy

Neither smoking nor tobacco in any form is allowed on campus including corridors, entryways, offices, classrooms, or the concourse.

No smoking is allowed in parking lots; however, persons ma smoke inside their vehicles, within the parking lot.

 

Nursing & Allied Health Policies

The following policies apply specifically to students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health programs:

These policies support program accreditation standards and clinical requirements.

Online Learning Policies

Online Learning courses meet the needs of students who cannot or prefer not to attend traditionally scheduled courses.

Students enrolled in Online Learning courses may access their coursework anytime and anywhere with internet access.

For Academic Online Learning information:

Contact the Online Learning Office
Phone: 269-294-4220

Canvas is the learning platform used for Online Learning classes. Students must have access to their myGOCC account before signing into Canvas.

Need internet access? The Learning Commons have computer labs available for student use.


For Professional Online Training:

Visit the Career & Professional Development section of our website.

Student Accounts & Systems

Students may access the following systems:

  • myGOCC
    View statements, make payments, access financial aid data, view grades, search for courses, plan terms, and register for classes.

  • Canvas
    Online Learning platform.

  • Etrieve
    Browser-based document management system for student forms.

  • Viking Email 
    Accessible through Gmail.

  • Nelnet
    Budget payment plan option. Not a loan. No interest. No credit check.

Support Services Policies & Resources

Students may receive support through:

If you have questions about student policies or need assistance, please contact Student Services.

Employee & Faculty Policies

Faculty and staff policies and procedures are available through the Human Resources section of the website.

Questions About Policies?

For clarification regarding any college policy, please contact:

Student Services
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd.
Centreville, MI 49032
Phone: 269-294-4300