WCP Policies

Enrollment is open to all learners, regardless of prior education. Courses are designed for adult participants and are generally most appropriate for individuals age 18 and older. Refer to our youth programs section of the schedule if you are younger than 18 years of age.

You will receive emails upon registering and approximately one week prior to class starting for the course you register for. We will inform you of any changes to a scheduled course.

Sometimes we may need to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment. You will be called if a cancellation occurs. Remember to register early to help us avoid cancelling a class.

Refund eligibility varies based on the course and the timeframe before the class begins. In general, refund requests made prior to the course start date will be honored. Some courses may have specific refund policies, which will be noted in the course description.

If a class is canceled, a 100% refund will be issued.

If you have questions, concerns, or need to request a withdrawal after a course has started, please contact our office at 303.797.5722. While refunds cannot be guaranteed after the first class, we will gladly review your situation and do our best to accommodate reasonable requests

Students enrolled in non-credit classes are subject to provisions and policies of Arapahoe Community College as outlined in the student handbook and policies, procedures, and processes. 

Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request if you have a disability. Please notify the Workforce & Community Programs office, 303.797.5722, a minimum of 30 days prior to the starting date of the course. Further information and forms are available through the Disability Access Services office.

Download the ACC ALERT app. It’s the official safety app of Arapahoe Community College. The app will send you campus emergency information, and weather alerts. Weather alerts will be made as soon as possible and will be announced on the ACC Alert app, text message, email, ACC website, TV media and ACC social media (Facebook, X, Instagram @ArapahoeCC) 

Board Policy (BP) 19-60 provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including in admissions). BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.
Arapahoe Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs. 

Filing a Complaint

Any person who believes they have been subjected to a civil rights violation should follow System Procedure (SP) 19-60 report their concerns. CCCS / ACC will act on any complaint brought to the attention of the Title IX / EO Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator that is made under this procedure.

Internal Reporting

The College has designated Angela Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources, as its Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator, with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. Contact information: angela [dot] johnson [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5715. The College has also designated Kathryn Mahoney, Dean of Students, as its Deputy Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator, with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. Contact information: kathryn [dot] mahoney [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5674.

Outside Reporting

In addition to reporting to CCCS / ACC, any person has the right to file a police report. Complainants requiring assistance with this should contact the Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator. Student Complainants also have the right to make inquiries and / or file a complaint with:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: 303.844.5695
Facsimile: 303.844.4303
Email: ocr [dot] denver [at] ed [dot] gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

Employee Complainants also have the right to make inquiries and/or file a complaint with:

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
1560 Broadway
Suite 825
Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: 303.894.2997
Facsimile: 303.8947570
Email: dora_CCRD [at] state [dot] co [dot] us
Web: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/civil-rights
Or
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
303 E. 17th Avenue
Suite 410
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: 800.669.4000
Facsimile: 303.866.1085
Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/denver/location

ACC complies fully with FERPA, which affords students certain rights with respect to their education records, including protecting the privacy of, and insuring the right to inspect and review, the records. More information is available in the Office of Records and Enrollment, M2405.

ACC has a dedicated Campus Police Department who serve our campuses and work directly with the Littleton, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Douglas County Police Departments. ACC officers are fully commissioned Peace Officers with full law enforcement powers. Campus Police will enforce laws, help with crime prevention, including sexual assault, and provide victim assistance. They can also help with jump-starts for dead batteries and "unlocks" if you lose or leave your keys inside your car. If you would like an escort to your car, day or night, just call 303.797.5800.