Transcript early decision 2014 - 5-12-14
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
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Priority registration
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Easy access to academic counselors
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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
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Summer Bridge Program
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SSSP Grant – $1,000
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Academic Advising Program Requirements
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Placed into English 060/061
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Have Transfer as a Goal
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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 classes • General education classes • Intro. classes in a career/area of interest • Courses 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.
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Guaranteed Admission to UC Irvine from SAC
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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.
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