The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, includes many requirements for disclosing information to the public; current students and their families; prospective students and their families; college employees and prospective employees; prospective student-athletes and their parents, guidance counselors and coaches; college bookstores. These disclosures include information regarding general college information, security and safety data, athletic program participation data, and information pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). To ensure compliance with federal HEA and HEOA legislation, the college provides the links below for easy access to helpful information. Paper copies of this disclosed information can be provided upon request.

Download the Annual Notice of Institutional and Financial Aid Information

General Institutional Information

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Grant Reporting

In accordance with being a CARES Emergency Grant Recipient, Chesapeake College has continued to pay all of its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures to the greatest extent practicable. We are committed to supporting student success. In these unusual and unprecedented times, we recognize that students may face unexpected challenges in reaching their education goals and require short-term financial support to achieve success.

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Privacy of Student Records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to educational records. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information is also in the Catalog, and further details can be obtained on request from the Registrar’s Office, 410-822-5400 Ext. 5846, D-123.

Important: In certain cases the Health and Safety Exemption Requirement may require the college to release student records to third parties. Those circumstances can be viewed in the Privacy Rights of Students/Student Rights under FERPA section of our catalog’s Student Records and Policies.

Student External Complaint Process

Chesapeake College is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE). MSCHE welcomes third party complaints. To file a complaint, visit Middle States Commission on Higher Education Complaints webpage.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) authorizes Chesapeake College to operate. Students who wish to file a complaint with MHEC should refer to MHEC’s website for complete information.
Note: Please see this process for internal grievances in the Student Code of Conduct.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Chesapeake College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons so that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military status, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of this College. Under this policy, this College will not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender identity, marital status and genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other class protected by law, in its admission policies and practices of the College relating to the treatment of students or other people in employment, the providing of services, financial aid, and other benefits and including the use of any building, structure, room, materials, equipment, facilities, or any other property.

Chesapeake College, as a recipient of federal financial assistance, is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, not to discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates. Chesapeake College is also covered by and complies with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin or sex, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1975 both of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The College is also covered by federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The Director of Human Resources serves as the College’s Equal Opportunity Officer, and is the designated compliance officer under Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Title II.

Complaint procedure

Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to any form of prohibited discrimination, including violations of any of these laws, may file a complaint of discrimination with the Director of Human Resources (Office location: D-249 of the Dorchester Administration Building on the Wye Mills Campus; Phone: 410.827.5811). Copies of the complaint procedure will be provided on request. All complaints will be investigated by the College, and if a violation is found, prompt corrective action will be taken. Persons dissatisfied with the results may appeal to the College President.

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Chesapeake College is committed to providing equal access and assurance that no qualified person shall by reason of a disability be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the College. Each qualified person shall receive reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities, programs and services. In order to see full details visit our Accessibility Services webpage. For more information contact the Office of Accessibility Services at 410-827-5805 or email [email protected]

Tuition and Fees

Please see our catalog’s Current Tuition and Fee information.

Net Price Calculator

Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back. The Net Price Calculator allows prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. Net Price Calculator

Refund Policy

Please see our Refund Policy for an overview of outcomes related to withdrawals from credit courses that would reduce the student’s enrollment. Please see our Drop/Add/Change Policy for additional information on enrollment changes.

Withdrawal from College

Please see our overview on formal withdrawal from the college.

Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates

Federal Student-Right-to-Know regulations call for colleges and universities to report the graduation and transfer rates of “full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates entering the institution on or after September 1, 1996.” These rates are based on degree completion or transfer-out within “150% of normal time,” which for a two-year institution would be three years. These rates do not include those students who may have taken longer than three years to graduate or transfer.

In reviewing these rates, it should be noted that Chesapeake College is a two-year public community college which has adopted an open admissions policy in keeping with its philosophy of providing citizens with access to postsecondary education. Thus students attend the College with a wide variety of goals including exploring transfer or career courses/programs and obtaining associate degrees and certificates.

The source for the following Chesapeake College graduation and transfer-out rates is the Graduation Rate Survey (GRS), a report submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Education. In the 2019 cohort of first-time, full-time degree or certificate-seeking students at Chesapeake, 28.4% graduated within 150 percent of normal time and another 22.7% transferred to another two or four-year college or university. The combined graduation and transfer rate was 51.1%.

Student Achievement
Graduation Rates Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020
First-time, Full-time, Degree-Seeking Students      
150% Graduation Rate (IPEDS) 25.8% 28.4% 21.2%
150% Transfer Out Rate (IPEDS) 22.2% 22.7% 28.4%
150% Graduation/Transfer Rate 48.0% 51.1% 49.6%
Retention Fall 2020 Fall 2021 Fall 2022
Fall-to-Fall Retention Rates 50.5% 52.3% 56.7%
  Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019
Successful Persister Rate (All Students) 81.7% 70.7% 75.0%
Performance on Licensing Exams FY 2021 FY2022 FY2023
Radiologic Technology (AART) 90.0% 75.0% 88.9%
       
Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) 93.8% 100% 100%
       
Physical Therapist Assistant (NPTE) 63.6% 66.7% 40.0%
       
Surgical Technology (NBSTSA) 83.3% 74.1% 80.0%
       
Paramedic, National Registry Exam 100.0% 84.6% 100%
Student Body Diversity

Discover information and statistics on student body diversity here.

Employment After Graduation
  FY2020 FY2021 FY2022
Career Program Graduates Employed within 1 Year 81.7% 86.3% 93.2%
       

 

Student Right to Know Athlete Report

As a College offering athletically-related student aid, Chesapeake also maintains detailed information on enrollment, awards, and graduation and transfer-out rates for student athletes.

This information is available in the Student Right-to-Know and Student Athlete Report.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act

Full Disclosure of gender participation and expenditures can be found here in our Equity in Athletics Report.

Textbook Information

Textbooks and supplies information can be found at our bookstore website.

Student Activities and Clubs

An overview of available student activities and clubs can be found at our Student Organizations webpage.

Maryland Voter Registration Information

Please find an overview of Maryland Voter Registration Information

Programs of Study

Please see our Programs of Study list.

Academic Programs Offered Online

Please find an overview of Online Learning in our catalog.

College Navigator

The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to postsecondary education in the nation. NCES reports a broad range of information from post-secondary institutions to the public on its College Navigator website. More information related to general information, tuition and fees, enrollment, graduation rates, admissions, and more important can be found at the National Center for Education Statistics website.

Vaccination Polices

Although general admission to Chesapeake College does not require a complete health history, students entering certain Nursing and Allied Health programs will be required to submit a health form and proof of certain vaccination, immunization and requirements in order to progress through the program. Please see specifics on page 34 of the 2024-2025 Nursing Student Handbook.

Transfer of Credits

Please see our Student Transfer Policies for polices on transferring, applying to admission, and program articulation. Please find specific information on program articulation in our list of Articulation Agreements.

Accreditations

Chesapeake College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to operate as a Community College in Maryland. Please see full details in the Accreditations section of our catalog.

Health and Safety

Mental Health Resources

There are a host of other public mental health care services available to the students and residents of our region. To find out more about available mental health and support services for students, please visit our Student Health & Counseling resources webpage.

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Chesapeake College’s IX (Sexual Misconduct) policy prohibits all forms of sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct. See the full list of policy information, forms for reporting misconduct, FAQs, and emergency resources at our Chesapeake College Title IX Policy webpage.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention

Resources available to students and members of the community who are seeking assistance for drug/alcohol abuse problems. Find information in our Policy on Alcohol and Drug Use, including a list of health risks.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

In the event of a confirmed emergency response that presents a dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health and safety of students and staff, the campus community will be notified in a timely manner by members of the Crisis Management Team or by the appropriate emergency response agency. This link includes a list of methods by which students and the campus community will be contacted in the event of an emergency.

Get informed about our Emergency Procedures here.

Institutional Security Policies and Annual Report on Crime Statistics

Here you can find full access to the Crime Statistics and related polices.

Public Safety Information

Our Department of Public Safety provides professional support, campus patrols, and emergency response services at both the Wye Mills campus and the Cambridge Center. Find out more about Campus Public Safety here.

Direct Contact Information 410-758-7275. You may also call *9 from any college phone to reach the Department of Public Safety directly.

Student Financial Assistance

Main Financial Aid Office Contact [email protected] 410-822-5400 ext 2252 Fax: 410-827-5878

View our Full Financial Aid Contact Information here.

Student Financial Assistance Programs

Our Student Financial Assistance (Financial Aid) section includes eligibility requirements, application forms and procedures, satisfactory progress standards, cost of attendance, types of financial aid programs, disbursement of funds and return of Title IV assistance. Further information is available from the Financial Aid Office, Dorchester Building, Room D-144, 410-822-5400 Ext. 2252.

Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) for each student includes Tuition and Fees, Books and Supplies, Room and Board, Transportation and Personal Expenses. Eligibility for Financial Aid (Need) is determined by subtracting the student’s Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA) from the Cost of Attendance (COA). Please see current Cost of Attendance charts for a breakdown of expenses.

Conditions of Awards

This Conditions of Awards summary is designed to help you understand the Financial Aid process from Applying (completing the FAFSA) to Receiving (signing an Award Letter). You are encouraged to review the information during the year to be informed of the most up-to-date material for these important topics.

Disbursement of Aid

This section includes information Financial Aid Disbursements, Using Financial Aid at the College Bookstore, and the Refund/Credit Balance Process. To better understand how and when your financial aid is applied, visit our Disbursements and Use of Aid webpage.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

A student must make Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to continue receiving Federal Student Aid. Please see the Chesapeake College Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy which consists of required Grades, Credit Completion, and Earning your Degree or Certificate.

Return of Federal Funds Policy

Federal Financial Aid (Title IV Funds) are awarded with the premise that students will complete and successfully pass the classes they enroll in each semester. If not, the Return to Title IV Funds process will determine the amount of aid that needs to be returned to the Department of Education.

Federal Verification

Verification is the process that the Financial Aid Office uses to determine that the information reported on the FAFSA is accurate by review, evaluation and correction of errors. All schools that award Federal Title IV Funds are required by the U.S. Department of Education to administer their guidelines. Learn more about the Federal Verification.

Truth in Lending Information

Chesapeake College takes pride in keeping its tuition rates low and providing a convenient payment plans; we do not participate in the William D. Ford Direct Loan program. Please find additional information in our Truth in Lending Disclosures.

Copyright Infringement and Peer to Peer File Sharing

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code.) These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. Chesapeake College prohibits unauthorized use of copyrighted materials. More detailed information regarding copyright infringement violations and consequences can be located here https://libguides.chesapeake.edu/campus-copyright/home. In order to see specific guidelines in regard to downloading copyrighted material between peers, please see this page https://libguides.chesapeake.edu/campus-copyright/p2p.

If the there are any question in reference to the information provided regarding financial assistance, graduation and completion rates, security policies, and crime statistics, please contact Chris Hall [email protected] /410-822-5400 ext.5859