The following are items that should appear in a school catalogue:
- Entrance policy
- Admission requirements (Must state that applicant must have H.S. diploma or equivalent [equivalent includes GED or Test to Benefit])
- Application process
- Staff & qualifications
- Student-instructor ratio
- Administrators & qualifications
- Description of facilities
- Description of equipment
- Programs available
- Program descriptions
- Licensure/certification information (if applicable)
- Attendance
- Make-up policy
- Class schedule
- Grading
- Satisfactory progress
- School calendar
- Program costs
- Payment plans
- Financial aid
- Placement assistance
- Student services
- Complaint procedure
- School policies & procedures (academic or administrative)
- Refund policy
- School mission, philosophy
- Transferring hours
- Availability of transcripts
- Student conduct & rules (including Harassment Policy)
- Leave of absence
- Termination
- Appeals