2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Ranger College Academic Catalog 202-2027
Ranger College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Ranger College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Ranger College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org.
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
- American Association of Community Colleges
- Texas Association of Community Colleges
- Texas Junior College Association
- Texas Community College Teachers Association
- Texas Association of Cosmetology Schools
- Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
- Texas Organization of Associate Degree Nursing
- Texas Association of Music Schools
- Texas Association of School Boards
- West Central Texas Council of Governments
- Comanche Chamber of Commerce
- Eastland Chamber of Commerce
- Ranger Chamber of Commerce
- Servicemembers Opportunity College
- Stephenville Chamber of Commerce
- Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
This Catalog represents a flexible program of curricula, educational plans, offerings, and requirements which may be altered from time to time to carry out the mission and objectives of the College. The provisions of this Catalog do not constitute an offer for a contract which may be accepted by students through registration and enrollment in the College. The College reserves the right to change any provision, offering, or requirement at any time within the student’s period of study at the College. The College further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the College for cause at any time.
Ranger College
1240 College Circle, Ranger, Texas 76470
Ph. 254-647-3234
www.rangercollege.edu
Foreword
Ranger College welcomes all students. Recent developments in post-secondary education have eliminated practically all barriers to training beyond high school. Ranger College offers programs and individual courses in both academic and workforce education.
This catalog details the precise areas offered, and each prospective student is urged to examine the list of courses. Students currently enrolled are encouraged to check the list of degree and certificate requirements so that these may be acquired with a minimum of time and effort.
At Ranger College, faculty and administration emphasize personal attention to individual student needs. The student is recognized and treated as a person, not a number.
Table of Contents
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- Determination of Financial Need and Eligibility
- Criteria for Determining Aid
- Estimated Student Charges per Semester
- Student Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress
- Requirements for Maintaining SAP
- Consequences of Failing SAP
- Title IV Suspension
- Appeal Procedures
- Financial Aid Probation
- Student Responsibility for SAP
In this section:
- Absence Policy
- System of Grading and Monitoring Grades
- Repeating a Course Policy
- Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism policy.
- Academic Suspension and Probation
- Academic Grievance
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Employees
- Students
- Policy on Student Records
- Academic Honors
- Graduation with Honors
- Graduation Under a Particular Catalog
- Core Curriculum for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees
- Requirements for Graduation
- Graduate Guarantee Program for AAS or Certificate of Completion
- Intent to Graduate
- Attendance at Commencement
- Library Services
In this section:
- Code of Student Conduct and Discipline
- Responsibility for Knowledge of Policies
- Student Misconduct
- Illegal Drugs or Alcohol
- Reporting Sexual Assault and Other Sexual Misconduct
- Campus Security Department
- Clery Act Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
- Security Cameras
In this section:
- Student Services
- Basic Needs Support
- Counseling
- Advising
- Students with Disabilities
- Job Placement Services
- TRIO Student Support Services
- Student Health Services and Insurance
- Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students (SB 412)
- Foster Care Alum Support
- Student Leave of Absence Policy
- Student Life
- Housing & Dining
- Athletics
- Student Government Association
- Student Organizations
In this section:
- Academic Transfer Programs
- Types of Transfer Programs
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Suggested Transfer Curricula
- Transfer Curricula
- General Transfer Provisions
- Requirements and Limitations
- Resolution of Transfer Disputes
- Reverse Transfer
- Requesting a Transcript
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Past annual editions of the college catalog are housed in the Office of the Registrar. Individuals wishing to access these catalogs should contact the Registrar at 254-267-7057.