Description

Campus housing consists of dormitory  apartments. Each apartment contains a bedroom, convertible living room/bedroom, bath, kitchenette and  covered porch.  All apartments are air conditioned, fully furnished and equipped with refrigerator, counter top range and cooking utensils.  Housing fee includes utilities. The maximum  number of students per apartment is three.

Single housing, if available, is at a  premium rate. Campus housing must be booked in advance to ensure availability.  Sorry, no pets.

The School is not responsible for the loss of any personal property.

Housing Fees

•  Student Housing fees are due 30 days prior to the start of class.
•  If a student cannot attend the class in which registered, housing fees & deposits are refundable.
•  Once a student moves into the facilities, no fees will be refunded.
•  In the event any student does damage to the accommodations, he or she will be responsible for the replacement    cost & labor required to repair the damaged School property.
•  If a credit card was used as the original method of payment, a convenience fee of 3.0% of the total amount     refunded will apply for all transactions

Please note that 2 days of the program will be conducted in Port  Canaveral, FL.  Students must make their own housing arrangements for this period.

Attendance Requirements

For the first  88 hour portion of the program covering; USCG STCW Basic Training; USCG Maritime Security Awareness; USCG Able Seaman Offshore Supply Vessel- "OSV" and the FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit, 100% attendance is required.  Students must attend at least 157 hours (89%) of the final 176 hour portion of the program.  These requirements are strictly enforced whether the absense is excused or unexcused.

Class Schedule

Classes meet daily, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for all 7 weeks of the program.

Unexcused Absences

More than fourteen (14) hours or two (2) full class days of any unexcused absences in any (3) three week period is considered excessive and  may result in dismissal from the School. 

Leaves

Any student who takes extensive leave beyond allowed attendance policy limits due to any special circumstances such as prolonged illness, family emergency, etc., will be permitted to re-enter the program at the phase of training that is identical to the one he/she left. 

Earlier phases of training may be repeated at no additional cost as  determined by the School.

If a student has been terminated for attendance reasons and can provide evidence to assure that the cause of poor attendance has been eliminated,  the student may  be  re-admitted  on a probationary  basis for a three (3) week period. Seven hours or one full class day of any unexcused absence during this time will cause termination.

Student Responsibilities

Students are required to observe proper standards of personal conduct. Justification for dismissal from the School would include any action that interferes with the ability of fellow students to study, the overall safety of the campus facilities or the smooth running of Chapman School.

Proper dress, including shoes, shirt and pants or shorts must be worn in the classroom and the Administration Building.  Work clothes are recommended for shop and boat maintenance lab work.  To safe guard against infection from minor scrapes or punctures, we suggest obtaining a current tetanus booster.

Grading & Graduation

Tests & Examination

Examinations will be scheduled throughout the program at the end of each course. Instructors may average quizzes or other grades with the examination to determine each grade. The grades that are turned in to the office may be reviewed by the student upon request.

Final Grade

The final course grade will be based on the average of all course grades. Each course grade will be weighted based on the number of hours in each course.  To qualify for graduation the final average must be 70%.or higher.

Student Progress

All student records will be kept on file for the viewing by the student and authorized parties.

A standard system of weighted percentages is used for recording student progress. To remain in good standing, a student must maintain an average of 70% or better. If the grades on record at any time period appear to place a student in academic jeopardy, a progress report will be issued and a student/administration conference will be held. The student will be given a period of time during which he/she must pass course work that will bring the average up to satisfactory.

If grades are not brought up to passing, the student may be terminated for unsatisfactory progress. Re-entry will be at the discretion of the School’s administration.

Certifications

Successfully passing the exams in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) & National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) standards will qualify the graduate for the following:

1.  - STCW VI/1 Basic Training

     - STCW VI/6 Maritime Security Awareness

     - Able Seaman- Offshore Supply Vessel -"OSV"

     - FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit

     - NASBLA Safe Boating Certification

2.  Sea Time for all boat handling components of the program. Sea Time will be accredited as deck department sea service associated with bridge watch keeping duties under the supervision of the Master or qualified officer.

Requirements for Graduation - The Chapman School awards a certificate indicating satisfactory completion of Mariner Training. All attendance requirements must be met and any financial obligations to the School satisfied. A final average of 70% or higher is required.