Advising
Students are advised on personal, attendance and academic issues and are encouraged to discuss their scholastic and vocational goals. Lawton’s faculty and Director of Education have a sincere interest in the personal welfare of each student and therefore, an open-door policy in advising is employed.
Advising is available to all students. Students may contact the schools Director of Education who will advise and refer students to the appropriate agencies if need be, to address their concerns.

Student activities
Student activities provide an enjoyable diversion from the studies and serve to strengthen and extend friendships. Selection of the programs and activities vary from year to year to reflect the changing interest and attitudes of the student body.

Student services
The Director of Education refers students, who are in need of childcare, housing, counseling etc., to a variety of organizations.

Student complaint procedure
The procedure to address student complaints in the classroom regarding, assignments, tests, classroom supplies, or other concerns should be directed to the instructor. All other concerns regarding the Education Department may be addressed with the Director of Education. Concerns relevant to other departments of the school; Placement, Admissions, Financial Aid/Registrar are to be discussed with the Directors of the department in question. If the student feels the issue is still unresolved, the On-Site Director of the school will investigate the issue and determine a final resolution. Students reserve the right to contact the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) if they feel the matter still has not been resolved.

Student Complaint Grievance/Procedure:
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan. If a student does not feel that the school has adequately addressed a complaint orconcern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints considered by the Commission must be in written form, with permission from the complainant(s) for the Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquires to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 247-4212

A copy of the Commission’s Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by contacting:
Ms. Serja Goram
On-Site Director, LAWTON CAREER INSTITUTE - Oak Park
(or)
Mrs. Anetha Walker
On-Site Director, LAWTON CAREER INSTITUTE - Warren

Dress code:
Students are expected to dress in a neat, clean manner, consistent with attire that would be acceptable within the confines of their career fields. LAWTON CAREER INSTITUTE Dress Code is posted throughout the premises, and the LAWTON CAREER INSTITUTE Dress Code Agreement must be signed prior to the start of the program. ALL medical students are required to be dressed in uniforms (scrubs) within two weeks of their start date.

Incompletes, withdrawals, Repeats and re-starts
Students will be assigned a grade of “Incomplete” (Inc) if they did not complete all the coursework within a module. Students have one week, once a module has ended to complete the coursework, before an “Inc” becomes a grade of an “F”. The CGPA and incremental progress are recalculated at the time that student completes the work and receives a grade, or at the time the student is given an “F” for failing to make-up the incomplete work.

Withdrawals:
Students must submit a signed letter of withdrawal to the Director of Education. Students who withdraw from school will receive a grade of “W” in that module. If the student re-enters they will be required to repeat the entire module and the re-entry policy will apply.

Repeats:
Students can only repeat one module. They have the opportunity to repeat in the day or evening session. If the module is not repeated, in the allotted time the student will be recorded as a drop. The CGPA and incremental progress will be recalculated, unless the student does not attain a higher grade for the repeated module, in which case the student will retain the original grade in the course. Students with grades of “Inc” in a module can continue to receive student financial assistance if they are otherwise maintaining satisfactory progress.

Re-starts:
Students are allowed to restart at LAWTON CAREER INSTITUTE up to three times. After a students third attempt they will be placed on attendance and academic probation, until their entire program is completed. During this period the student must maintain: At least 80% attendance and a 2.0 GPA. Failure to meet the criteria above will result in dismissal from school and will not be permitted to return.