Creating Your School Catalogue
Please make sure your students have all the information they need before deciding to attend your school. The following are items that should appear in a school catalogue and/or web site:
- Entrance policy (equal opportunity in education, non-discrimination etc.)
- Admission requirements (high school diploma or GED required, etc.)
- Application process (steps and duration etc.)
- Staff & qualifications (descriptions of staff, academic and work history)
- Programs available
- Description of certificate upon finishing a program
- Licensure/certification information (if applicable i.e. massage therapy)
- Student-instructor ratio
- Description of facilities (provide pictures)
- Description of equipment (provide pictures)
- Attendance (describe policy on missed classes)
- Make-up policy
- Class schedule
- Grading
- Satisfactory progress (how will students be assessed during the term)
- School calendar
- Program costs
- Payment plans
- Financial aid
- Placement assistance
- Student services (i.e. assistance with registration, books etc.)
- Complaint procedure
- School policies & procedures (academic or administrative)
- Refund policy
- School mission, philosophy
- Transferring hours
- Availability of transcripts (either electronic or hard copy)
- Student conduct & rules (including Harassment Policy)
- Leave of absence
- Termination
- Appeals