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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Welcome

to

Santa Ana College

http://www.sac.edu

Last updated 5/1/14

EOPS

Extended Opportunities Program & Services

COMPLETE AN EASY HALF-PAGE APPLICATION AT THE EOPS TABLE TODAY!

Program Benefits

Priority registration

Easy access to academic counselors

FREE tutoring:

English/Math/Biology •

Help with $chool-related cost$:

Books & Supplies •

Transportation:

Parking permit or bus pass •

And more to help you successfully graduate & transfer

SSSP

Student Support Services Program

Program Benefits

Summer Bridge Program

SSSP Grant – $1,000

Academic Advising Program Requirements

Placed into English 060/061

Have Transfer as a Goal

Valid Social Security # NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for SSSP’s 2014 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE & Learning Communities

(Paired Classes)

U-LINK

(University-LINK) • Guaranteed Admission to UCI from SAC • SAC enrollment priority through EOPS & Freshman Exp.

• UCI transfer hours and library privileges

Puente Program

• Paired Classes (Counseling + English) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring • College Success and Career Planning Help

FAST TRACK Program

Program Requirements:

• • • Minimum 2.3 - High School GPA • • • •

Fall 2014:

Math 060 & 080 – 8 week courses

Spring 2015:

English N60 & 061 – 8 week courses

Honors Program

• • • •

Program Benefits

Priority admissions for some universities Designation as a president’s scholar Scholarship eligibility Letters of recommend from faculty coordinator of the honors program • • •

Program Requirements

3.0 GPA or higher Two references Must complete 15 units of honors courses

Center for Teacher Education

- Academic Counseling - Book Loan Program - Teacher Education Workshops - Classroom Fieldwork Opportunities - Scholarship Workshop & Assistance - APPLE Courses

University Transfer Center

- Academic Counseling - CSU & UC Application Workshops - College Fairs & University Tours - Appointments with University Reps.

- Transfer Mentor Program

Bridges to Engineering: Academic and Career Advisement - Student Study Center & Textbook Loans - Professional Development Workshops ENGAGE in STEM Program: STEM Academic Counseling and Career Advisement - Internships & Fieldwork Experience - Professional Development Workshops MESA Program Benefits: Academic and Career Advisement - Student Study Center & Textbook Loans - Professional Development Workshops

Want to Transfer?

Guaranteed Admission

into

Cal State Fullerton

or

UC Irvine

to all

S.A.U.S.D. students

.

To be eligible:

• Have transfer as an academic goal • Maintain a minimum of12 units each semester.

• Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships • Sign up for the Adelante transfer orientation on Aug. 12 th or 14 th

Program Orientations

( See handout and pick one )

Tuesday, Aug. 12 th

• Career Technical Education • Center for Teacher Education • Fast Track Program • Puente Program

**

• U-LINK Program

** Circle One

• University Transfer Orientation • Adelante Program Only (2 Sections) Section #87748 Section #86674 Section #86675 Section #86677 Section #86678 & 86680 Section #86681 Section #86673 & 86672

** Automatic registration if students sign up for the Puente or U-LINK cohorts.

Thursday, Aug. 14 th

• Adelante Program Only (7 Sections) Sections #86659, #86660 #86661, #86664 #86665, #86656 & #87747

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

AGENDA

1. Orientation -- PowerPoint 2. Building your class schedule 3. Register for your classes 4. Take Survey:

www.sac.edu/edsurvey

5. Pay for your classes –

June 30 th

Note: Follow along on your agenda & student planning guide!

Last updated 5/1/2014

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 General Ed. plan is best for me?

PLAN A

- Associate Degree Only

(60 Units Total, 24 GE Units)

PLAN B

- AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU

(60-70 Units Total, 41-45 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

AA-T and AS-T Degrees Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees:

 AA and transfer degrees for CSU’s  Provides common major preparation courses for CSU’s  Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions

Example:

CSU Fullerton  2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer admissions Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for admissions

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

Student Planning Guide Page 16

Certificate Info.

AA/AS Info.

AA-T/AS-T Info.

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 (36-45 units )

+

Elective Courses Total Units: 60-70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 & 12-13

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

Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC

Courses that improve basic skills

English / ESL, Math, Reading & Study Skills

Counseling classesGeneral education classesIntro. classes in a career/area of interestCourses of personal interest to you

/ 081 New Math Courses Math 083

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts & Social Science Majors

Math 084

Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for STEM & Business Majors

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

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

Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences

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

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

Fall 2014 August 25 September 7

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

November 16 December 14

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” – Sept. 7 th • with a “W” - Nov. 16 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 legal U.S. residents to apply for FAFSA.

• AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid (California Dream Act Application) and can 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:

Early Decision Students: Pay tuition/fees by June 30

th

!

Note: You will be dropped from classes if you do not pay by August 6 th Returning Students & Other 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.

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 – Fall 2014 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

Please remember to take the EARLY DECISION survey after you register for your classes!

www.sac.edu/edsurvey

QUESTIONS?