Student Commitment Statement
I will make a commitment to my academic success and myself:
• To attend class:
• I understand the importance of attending classes regularly, being on time and staying
until the end of class.
• I understand that I must attend the required class time specified by the college.
• To participate:
• I commit to actively participate in class as this is very important to my learning
experience and to my classmates.
• As part of this commitment I understand that I must respect others and avoid cellphone
use or other disruptive behaviors.
• I will actively use my HCC email and Canvas account regularly to communicate with
college personnel.
• To prepare for class and study:
• I will ensure that I am prepared with all study materials and study independently to get
ready for each class as required for the class.
• I will complete all assignments on time, demonstrate organization, time management, a
strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
• I also understand that my classes may require several hours of independent studying
per week.
• To be successful:
• I will go to the instructor with any questions or concerns about the class to ensure my
success in class, and I will follow college policy.
• I will use other campus resources, such as Tutoring, Library, and Center for Learning
Resources to support my studies.
• I understand that plagiarism and cheating are unethical and will submit work that is
properly documented and solely mine.
• I want to be proud of the work I do and the college credit I earn.
• To be positive:
• I understand that I will be in a college environment where the class rigor may challenge
me; I will remain positive and understand that this is a necessary part of learning.
• I commit to strive to embrace difficulty with optimism.
I understand that I can only succeed through hard work and will take the initiative in my education.
Because I want to succeed in this program, I will apply the above commitment as the support to my
success. I understand that the ultimate responsibility for succeeding is in my control. I 100% commit.
Name (print) ____________________________________ Signature___________________________
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