NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Welcome

to

Santa Ana College

http://www.sac.edu

Last updated 11/1/14

The Purpose of Orientation:

•

Review of your Placement Test Scores

• Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning • Assist you with class selection and

on-line registration for your first

semester

Student Success & Support Program (3SP)

State Requirements:

1) Assessment/testing –

Completed!

2) Orientation – Today 3) Abbreviated Ed. Plan

– End of Presentation

4) Comprehensive Ed. Plan

– Counseling Appt.

Note:

Must be completed before 15 units or by 3 rd semester, and required to keep your priority registration!

X Joe Student 1234567 1/1/15 Business X

SAC Assessment Form

Test Results

Your Placement Test Results English Math

SAC English Course Sequence English N50 (3 units)

Intro. to Written Communication

English N60 (3 units)

Basics of Effective Writing

English 061 (3 units)

Introduction to Composition

English 101 or 101H (4 units)

Freshman Composition

English 102 or 102H (3 units)

Literature and Composition

English 103 or 103H (4 units)

Critical Thinking and Writing

Student Planning Guide, Page 5

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Class EMLS 055 (4 units)

Writing, Grammar & Reading I

EMLS 107 (4 units)

Writing, Grammar & Reading II

Rec’d Speech Class

Com. N52A (3 units) Com. N52AB (3 units)

EMLS 109 (4 units)

Writing, Grammar & Reading III

EMLS 110 (3 units)

Intro. To the Essay

EMLS 112 (3 units)

Advanced Composition Com. 096, 097 (3 units) Com. N53 (3 units) Com. 096, 097 (3 units) Com. N53 (3 units) Com. N50 (3 units)

English 101 or 101H (4 units)

Freshman Composition Com. 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com.

Com. 102 (3 units) Public Speaking

Rec’d Reading Class

Reading N50 or N80 Reading N80 Reading N90 Reading N90 or 102 Reading 102 Reading 150

Student Planning Guide, Page 5

/ 081 New Math Courses Math 083

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts & Social Science Majors

Math 084

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for STEM & Business Majors

Math/Science/Engineering Liberal Arts Business / Social Science New Approved Math Courses Psychology 210

Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences

Math Cut Off Score Level I Math N05 Basic Math (Cont. Education Center) Math N06 Basic Math Math N48 Pre-Algebra Math 060 Elementary Alg.

Cut score 0-9 11-20 21-34 35-50 Level II.

Take Exam 1 Cut score 0-16 Math 060 Elementary Alg.

Math 070 Geometry or Math 080/081 17-25 26-50 Level III Take Level II Exam Math 105/140/160 or Math 219 or Psy. 210 Math 150 or 160

Bus Calc or Trig

Cut Score 0-17 18-26 27-45 Level IV Take Level III Exam Math 170

Pre-Calculus

Math 180

Calculus

Cut Score 0-15 16-23 24-40

Reading Assessment Class Reading N80 Reading N90 Reading 102 Reading 150 CTEP ( Adjusted score ) 0-12 13-16 Eligibility for English 061 Eligibility for English 101 Raw Score Adjusted Score Based on adjusted score only

Weekly Study Requirement...

Full-time students

12 Units = 12 hrs. of class Studying = 24 - 30 hrs.

Working = 20 hrs. (part-time)

Part-time students

7 Units = 7 hrs. of class Studying = 14 hrs.

Working = 40 hours (full-time)

Total = 61 hours Total = 56 – 60 hours Student Planning Guide, Page 2

How many classes should I take?

If you work…

40 hrs. a week 30 hrs. a week 20 hrs. a week 5-15 hrs. a week

Consider enrolling in…

6 unit(typically 2 classes) 9 units (typically 3 classes) 12 units (typically 4 classes) 14-16 units (4 or more classes) Note: The majority of A.A/G.E./Transfer courses are 3 units.

Full-time student Athletic eligibility

.......... take at least 12 units .......... take at least 12 units

Student Planning Guide, Page 3

What’s your goal at @ SAC?

1) Transfer to University    Would like to attend a 4-year institution such as a UC, CSU or Private and earn a B.A. or B.S. You can obtain an A.A./A.S./A.A.-T or A.S.-T while getting units toward transfer, 2-4 years Examples: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, etc… 2) Associates Degree    Earn an A.A. or A.S by graduating from a community college. Not planning to transfer at this time, timeline: 2-4 years Examples: Fire Technology, RN Nursing, Speech Pathology Assistant, etc… 3) Technical Certificates    A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. Timeline: 1-2 semesters Examples: Medical Assistant, Welding, Entrepreneurship, etc…

Student Planning Guide, Pages 2-3

What General Ed. plan is best for me?

PLAN A

- Associate Degree Only

(60 Units Total, 25-27 GE Units)

PLAN B

- AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU

(60-70 Units Total, 42-46 GE Units)

PLAN C

- AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s

(60-70 Units Total, 36-45 Units)

Student Planning Guide, Page 3 & Page 8-13

Vocational Certificate

• A series of special major courses, all related to a

particular occupational skill.

• Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employment

Requirements: MAJOR COURSES ONLY Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS

Associate Degree

• Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences) • Offered by community colleges

Requirements: Major Courses + General Education Courses Plan A (24 units) + Elective Courses Total Units: Min. 60 units Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal Student Planning Guide, Page 8

Associate in Arts/Science For Transfer

(AA-T & AS-T)

• Designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree

Benefits:

– Guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system university – Priority admission consideration to local CSU campus in same cases – Slight GPA bump of .1 GPA for admission purposes for certain CSU’s

Transfer Programs

•

Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY (UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State)

• Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree

Requirements: Major Courses + General Education Courses Plan B or C (36-46 units ) + Elective Courses Total Units: 60-70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 & 12-13

Student Planning Guide Page 16

Certificate Info.

AA/AS Info.

AA-T/AS-T Info.

Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC

• Courses that improve basic skills

English / ESL, Math, Reading & Study Skills

• Counseling classes • General education classes • Intro. classes in a career/area of interest • Courses of personal interest to you

Did you place into MATH 060 in the level II math test ?

Would you like to complete two MATH courses in one semester?



MATH 083 (6 units)

Elementary & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts Majors – M/W 8:00 am – 11:10 am – M/W 1:15 pm – 4:25 pm 

MATH 084 (6 units)

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for Math, Science and Business majors – M/W 7:30 am – 10:40 am – Tu/Th 11:30 am – 2:40 pm – Tu/Th 6:00 pm – 9:10 pm

Freshman Experience Program

(Fresh X Program)

• Paired Classes • Coordinated workload • College Success and Career Planning Help • Close Connection with College Instructors Typical Format of Most Fresh X courses:

English Course + Counseling Course Math Course + Counseling Course

Puente Program

• Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 107) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring

U-Link Program

(English 101 & Math 81 Eligible) •

Transfer Program to UC, CSU, and Privates Univ.

•

Guaranteed Admission to UC Irvine from SAC

•

UCI library Privileges & Faculty Presentations

•

Service Learning (100 hrs. fieldwork)

To put a class schedule together:

You need to know:

• When to take classes… • How many classes to take… • What classes to take… • How to schedule your classes…

Also need

 Your test scores & the class schedule

Freshman Experience: U-LINK Sample Plan COURSE TITLE & NUMBER Music 103 Counseling 107 English Math UNITS 3 3 Section # 61889 59461 TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM 9:30 – 10:55 AM 12:45 – 3:55 PM T TH W Sanchez, G.

Staff N-114 A-130 TUESDAY 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:00 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 MONDAY Math Music 103 English WEDNESDAY Math Counseling 107 THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet from a Counselor Music 103 English 2. Add an English and Math course to your schedule

COURSE TITLE & NUMBER Math 081 English N60 Reading N90A Art 100 Sample Class Schedule UNITS Section # TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM 4 3 3 3 12:15-2:45 PM 7:35 – 9:35 AM 8:00 – 9:25 AM 11:00 -12:25 PM MW TTH MW TTH TUESDAY English N60 WEDNESDAY Reading THURSDAY English N60 FRIDAY 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:00 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 MONDAY Reading Math 081 Art 100 Math 081 Art 100

College Information

How does college work?

Academic Calendar 2014-2015

Spring 2015 February 9 February 22

Instruction Begins Last day to add and/or to drop full-term classes without “W” grade with enrollment fee refund for full semester.

May 10 June 7

Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester.

Instruction Ends

Adding a full class

Option 1:

WAIT LIST

Note: There is no wait list option for students during the Early Registration process.

Option 2:

ADD CODE

Dropping a class

It’s your RESPONSIBILITY Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor) Last day to drop: •

without a “W” – Feb. 22

nd •

with a “W” – May 10

th “F”

Grade

Note:

You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course

How much will it cost to attend SAC?

College Tuition and Fees

• CA Resident Students

(Per Semester) Enrollment Health Fees Student Services Fees Parking Fees $46 per unit $19 per semester $7.50 (optional) $30 per semester

Part-time student Full-time student

(6 units) (12-15 units) $20 if you are qualified for fee waiver.

$276 $552 - $690

• •

AB540 Students

Same as above if your CA residency paperwork has been processed.

International & Out of State

$220 per unit plus all the above enrollment fees.

Note:

All fees and tuition are subject to changes based on State Legislator or Community College Governing Board.

Student Planning Guide, Page 14

Other Costs?

BOOKS !

$60.00 X 4 CLASSES = $240.00

$80.00 X 4 CLASSES = $320.00

Math & Science Textbooks $100 to $175 each

Financial Aid Basics

• It consists of grants, work study, and loans. • To apply, you must complete the FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Who can apply for Financial Aid?

• Students must be U.S. citizen or legalresidents to apply for FAFSA.

• AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid: AB540 Fee Waiver

– Paper App. @ SAC’s Financial Aid

California Dream Act –

Apply @ www.CalDreamAct.org

Student Planning Guide, Page 15

Financial Aid

Free Gift Aid:

– – –

BOGW Grants

• Federal • • State Institutional/Private

Scholarships

• Institutional • Private

Self-Help Aid:

– Loans • Federal • Private – Work Study • Federal • Institutional Apply for the:

FAFSA & Cal Grants

Other Sources of Assistance to Pay for College

• EOPS Book Services • Buy a Book Society -$100 scholarship for FEP and honors students

•

Teacher Ed. and MESA Textbook Loan Programs • Outreach Lending Library • ASG “Work for Your Book” Program • Rolling Scholarships – Esp. AB540 Students

Fees/Payment Policy

(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building)

Payment Deadline: Returning Students & New Students:

Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for non-payment.

Payment Options:

Online: In Person:

or By Mail: WWW.SAC.EDU Cashier’s Office S-104 SAC Address

There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy.

Questions? Call 714-564-6965.

Student Support Services

•

Adelante

•

Center for Teacher Education

• Counseling (Academic & Career) •

EOPS

•

Freshmen Experience

•

Honors Program

•

MESA Program

•

Puente

•

SSSP

•

University Transfer Center

•

U-LINK

•

Math Center

•

Learning Center

(Tutorial Services) •

Success Center

•

Reading Center

•

Tutorial Center

•

Writing Center

•

Career/Service Learning Center

•

Disable Student

Programs & Services (DSPS) •

Health Center

•

Psychological Services

•

Veteran’s Resource Center

Registration Steps

Click Here

Click Here

User Name Example: JB15482 (Initials + 5 digits) Password: Rocky01 (Birthday)

Steps to Change Password

New Password: Part Number + Part Letter Example: Rocky01

Click Student

Pay your fees & tuition View your financial aid award CLICK HERE to begin registering for your classes Grades Class Schedule Transcripts

Term – Spring 2015 Location – Santa Ana College Select Subject & Course Number LEAVE Bottom Fields Blank!

Click Submit

1. Click to select course 2. Click submit after you select your course

1. Select Register 2. Click Submit

X Joe Student 1234567 1/1/15 Business X 102 N60 081 CMST 102 CNSL 116 Art 100 Earth Sc 110 X Econ 120 Bus. 150 Spring 15 Fall 15 English N60 3 Reading 102 3 Art 100 3 CNSL 116 3 English 061 3 Math 084 6 Bus. 150 4 Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan!

12 13

Don’t Leave Until You:

1) Complete an Education

– Counselor must sign it!

2) Register for Classes

(If your registration date has arrived)

3) Figure out How to Pay for Classes

– 3 day deadline to pay!

Ask about the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) or (AB540 BOGW) to pay for your classes for FREE!!!

4) Know How to Use Web Advisor

– To register for classes

We are here to help you log-in to Web Advisor and register for your classes.

Next Steps:

1) Apply for financial aid

• • • Submit your BOGW or AB540 BOGW FAFSA and Cal Grant for U.S. citizens/permanent residences California Dream Act for AB540 Students Apply @ www.CalDreamAct.org

2) Create a Comprehensive Ed. Plan Options for students:

•

Attend a Ed. Planning Workshop

•

Take a Counseling class w/ Ed. Planning

•

Make a Counseling Appointment

QUESTIONS?

Don’t Leave Until You:

1) Complete an Education

– Counselor must sign it!

2) Register for Classes

(If your registration date has arrived)

3) Figure out How to Pay for Classes

– 3 day deadline to pay!

Ask about the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) or (AB540 BOGW) to pay for your classes for FREE!!!

4) Know How to Use Web Advisor

– To register for classes

We are here to help you log-in to Web Advisor and register for your classes.