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New Student Orientation Orientation Goals • Important dates and deadlines • Matriculation Steps • Campus Highlights • Academic Counseling/Advising • Support Services/Resources We Are… • Enrollment 18,154 • Degree & Certificates 134 • Average Class Size 31 • Student Clubs 32 • Men’s & Women’s Sports 18 Student Clubs African American Student Union (AASU) Agriculture Club American Sign Language Composers Club Delano Tutoring Club Engineers Club Future Teacher Club Gay Straight Association Geology Club Go Green Club HOPES (Hispanic Org. Promoting Engineering & Science) Intervarsity Libertarians Club Math Club M.E.Ch.A (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) Muslim Student Association Native American Club Newman Club N.S.B.E. (National Society of Black Engineers) Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Alpha Nu Pre-Med Club Pre-Physician Assistant Club Sports Men: Football Basketball Baseball Track & Field Cross Country Tennis Golf Swimming Wrestling Women: Basketball Cross Country Track & Field Golf Soccer Volleyball Softball Tennis Swimming Bakersfield College Delano Campus The Delano Center provides: Day and evening classes - general education, transfer and vocational Supports Services: Educational Counseling Financial Aid Advising Academic Advising Assessment (ACCUPLACER) Disabled Student Programs Services Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Computer Lab, Multi-Subject Tutoring ESL Tutoring Admissions Registration Address: 1450 Timmons Avenue Proposed Dates & Deadlines Fall 2015 (16 weeks) FAFSA Priority Deadline-MARCH 2, 2015 Early Registration-Early April 2015 Open Registration-Late April 2015 Fees are due 10 days after registration First Day of Classes-August 22, 2015 End of Semester-December 15, 2015 Matriculation Step 1: Admission Step 2: Orientation Step 3: Assessment Step 4: Counseling- (ASEP) Step 5: Registration Assessment 2 hour test at your High School English • Reading Mathematics Tips for Success: • • • • Get a good night sleep Have a light meal or snack Don’t rush- work carefully Be sure to answer every question *Practice guide is available online: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu>>Admissions & Records>>Placement Testing http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer Bakersfield College Course Placement & Abbreviated Educational Plan Name: _______________________________________ Transfer Level A process used in helping you evaluate your readiness for success at Bakersfield College: 1. 2. 3. Placement Level 3. 01 02 03 04 (formerly ACDV 78) Accelerated Courses 05 06 Choose One ACDV B77 English Reading Mathematics High school transcripts Evaluation of study skills, your goals and career aspirations Results of the Bakersfield College Placement Test 00 MATH MATH B50 LRNC 504**(4 units) MATH B60 MATH B70 (formerly Math BA) (formerly MATH BD) MATH B2,B4A, B1A, B1B,B23, B22 PSYC B5 MATH B6A LRNC B530** (10 units) READING ACDV B201a Accelerated Courses ACDV B62 ACDV B50 LEVEL 6 ACDV B61** (4 units) ENGLISH ACDV B201b Accelerated Courses Factors used in assessing your college readiness include, but are not limited to: 1. 2. Student ID: _______________________ ACDV B65 ENGL B60 ENGL B50 ENGL B1A (formerly ACDV B68) ENGL B53**(4 units) LRNC B502** (6units) LRNC B510** (8 units) READING, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE RECOMMENDATIONS ENSL B61 ENSL B51 ENSL B31 LEVEL 6 COURSES ENGLISH WRITING AS A SECOND LANGUAGE RECOMMENDATIONS ENSL B70 ENSL B60 ENSL B50 LRNC B505** (8 units) LRNC B507** (8 units) Accelerated Courses ENGL B1A ENGLISH LISTENING AS A SECOND LANGUAGE RECOMMENDATIONS ENSL 71CD ENSL B21/22 *There may be financial aid implications if a student does not pass an accelerated section. **Accelerated Courses (LRNC-Learning Communities) : these are rigorous courses designed for motivated students who will commit to coming to every class, completing all assignments, and will seek tutoring help, if needed. If a student fails to pass an accelerated course, then it is recommended that they repeat & complete the non-accelerated pathway. Abbreviated Student Education Plan CLASSES FALL Units SPRING Units SUMMER Units 1. Math: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Reading: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. English: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Ed Planning: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Study Skills: ACDV Series____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. General Education: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Major Course: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Elective Course: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Updated 10/16/2013 Multiple Measures AP scores in English and Math EAP/College Ready in English 3.0 higher GPA/4 years English-move up one level 4 yrs. HS math w/3.00 (Alg1&2) with/C,or better-move to be eligible to move up one level What is YOUR Educational Plan? Earn a Vocational Certificate! • • Traditional General Education requirements are not necessary to obtain a Certificate Each Certificate program requires a specified amount of units Earn an Associate of Arts Degree!= 18 + units in major • An Associate of Arts degree is often awarded for programs that are intended for transfer to a four-year college or university, usually with a major in the social science or humanities, but may be awarded as a terminal degree. Earn an Associate of Science Degree! = 30 + units in major • The Associate of Science degree is similarly awarded to terminal students or to potential transfer students to a four-year college or university, but the areas of concentration are usually in mathematics, natural sciences, health sciences, or technology. Student Educational Plan All students must complete a Student Educational Plan (SEP). • Priority registration (During the Counseling Sessions) Register for a Student Development Course (Required for Graduation) • You will complete an SEP • Establish Educational Goals • Career Exploration • Personal Development Student Educational Planning Courses: •STDV B1 •STDV B2 •STDV B4 (International) •STDV B6 Career Pathways Your possibilities are endless! 1. Agriculture and Natural Resources 2. Arts, Media and Communications 3. Business, Management, and Information Technology 4. Engineering and Industrial Technology 5. Health Services 6. Public and Human Services Certificates & Degrees Agriculture Chemistry Engineering Journalism Political Science Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Child Development & Family Relations Engineering Technology Liberal Arts Political ScienceDomestic Policy American Sign Language Communication English Liberal Studies Political ScienceInternational Relations Anthropology Computer Studies Fire Technology Manufacturing Technology Psychology Apprenticeship Construction Technology Food/Nutrition Mathematics Radiologic Technology Architecture/Archite ctural Drafting Correctional Administration French Music Sociology Art Criminal Justice History Nursing, Registered Spanish Automotive Digital Arts Human Services Philosophy Theatre Arts Biology Economics Industrial Drawing Physical Education Welding Business Administration Emergency Medical Technology Program Industrial Technology Physics Woodworking/ Cabinetmaking There are many pathways for you to discover at BC! Enrolling in a STDV course and meeting with a Counselor or Advisor will help you learn detailed information that identifies specific BC courses which fulfill lower-division degree requirements for specific university majors. A Degree With A Guarantee! Associate Degrees for Transfer: AA-T or AS-T Know exactly what courses to take at BC, applied to your future university Meet all lower division major prep at CSU campuses that offer a similar major Earn Two Year Degree (AA-T or AS-T) Completing the AA-T/AS-T degree path increases overall transfer gpa Guaranteed admission to a CSU (23 campus system) Early admission decision Complete only 60 semester units after transfer to earn a BA or BS Enrollment Unit limit: 19 units per semester (Fall/Spring) 7 units per Summer session • Students with strong academic GPA may petition to their BC Counselor for more units. Full-time status: 12 units (Summer 2 units) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarships, Work study, Student Loans EOP&S (State Funded)-Provides FREE tutoring & Book Vouchers Veterans Benefits F-1 Visa student (foreign) Student Athletes Parents Private Health Insurance Registration, Fees, Financial Aid, Records, and additional confidential student information. Step1: Go to BC’s Website: www.bakersfieldcollege.edu and click on InsideBC link. Step 2: Enter your Bakersfield College email and Password. Then Click Log In. Step 3: Once inside click on the Financial Aid Tab. Step 4: Click on My BANWEB under Important Dates Fees & Services Tuition and Fees • $46 per unit • Bills are not mailed to students • Steps to view & pay bill? Click on InsideBC, Student, Banner Self Service, Student, Registration, Schedule/Bill • Prior to (10) days before the last day of open registration, students may be dropped for non-payment of enrollment and non-resident tuition fees ten (10) days after date they registered for the particular course(s) • 1 Day drop policy • After the first day of the term students will not be dropped for non-payment of enrollment fees or non-residence tuition: however, these students will have holds placed on their transcripts, grades, and released diploma until the fees are paid. Fees & Services Bakersfield College $46 X 12 units (Plus $13 Health Fee) = $565 Application- FREE Orientation-FREE Parking $40 (16 weeks) CSUB 0 to 6.1 Units = $1,497 or 6.1 and Above Units = $2,263 Application Fee $55 Orientation Fee $100 Parking $45 (10 weeks) Financial Aid 4 easy steps 2 Cash Steps 1: Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act Application 2: Bakersfield College will contact you by email once your application is received. Check your INSIDE BC 3: You will receive an award email once your file is reviewed and finalized- you are required to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standard (SAP) to receive awards 4: Activate One Card Financial Aid Programs Available Federal AID Pell Grant Federal Work Study Federal Supplemental Education grant (SEOG) Federal Direct Loans Scholarships State AID DREAM ACT Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOWG) Cal Grants Chafee EOP&s ,CARE, CALWORKS Financial Aid Timelines January Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application March 2nd & September 2nd Cal Grant Application Deadline March-May 1st Priority completion date: Complete all required documentation with Office of Financial Aid July Financial Aid Office begins emailing award letters to students OneCard Your OneCard is free! • Student ID • Needed for checking out books from the library • Needed to receive your Financial Aid disbursement • Can be used as a Debit MasterCard (cardholder registration required) • Needed for printing in library or Career Center • $15 fee to support the Student Government Association leadership (SGA) is optional (Good for a year). The fee provides you with: STICKER to be placed on the card - 5% discount at bookstore - 4 Free Basketball game tickets - Other discounts around town (Movie Theaters, Hair Salons, Restaurants…) For more information about your OneCard, please call 1 (888) 845-5066 or email [email protected] Grading Grading System: – A student who is not in “good academic standing” will have a hold placed on his/her record until he/she meets with a counselor to make plans to improve his/her grades. A-Excellent B-Good C-Satisfactory D-Passing F-Failing Academic Standing • • • Remain in “Good Standing.” Attempting 12 or more units and earning a 2.0 or above. A Student who has completed more than 51% of the courses attempted with 12 or more units. A student who is not in good academic standing will have a hold placed on his/her record until he/she attends an online or in person Student Success Workshop offered by the (Office of Financial Aid). – The hold will prevent registration. – During the Students Success Workshop, the student will to make plans to improve his/her grades. *Repeating courses you failed is the quickest way to get back into good standing! To be successful, you need to: • Know where your classes are located • First day drop policy • Buy your books early at the BC Bookstore or go to the BC homepage, click on Student Services, click on Bookstore • Be on time for classes • Be prepared (have pens/pencils, binders with paper to write on) • Check your BC e-mail regularly through “Inside BC” • Manage your time – Purchase a Daily Planner (schedule planning/time management….) President’s Scholars Must have an overall weighted GPA of a 3.5 from high school Incentives: Priority registration $100 stipend each semester Learning Center (661) 395-4430 The Learning Center is located in SS143 offers a variety of learning opportunities! Support Services: well-trained instructors and tutors Tutor in all subjects Proofreading services Short-term classes Note-taking Test-taking skills Reading Writing Math lab (students work and complete test at their own pace ) Arithmetic Pre-algebra Elementary algebra Intermediate algebra Support Services & Resources Extended Learning… We are committed to your success! If you need help with myBanWeb, Moodle, Wireless Access, Inside BC Portal (Luminis) or any Login/Password/Access, go to the Online Support Center: http://support.kccd.edu, or call: 1-877-382-3508. Academic Counseling/Advising/Crisis Counseling (661) 395-4421 Admission & Records (transcripts/enrollment/etc.) (661) 395-4301 Bookstore (661) 395-4506 Campus Security (non-emergency) (661) 395-4554 Extended Learning (Online, Hybrid) (661) 395-4694 EOP&S (services & grants to economically & educationally disadvantaged students) (661) 395-4351 ESL Tutoring (661) 395-4634/4430 Financial Aid (scholarships, Federal Work Study program, etc.) (661) 395-4427 Health Center (661) 395-4336 Job Placement/Cooperative Education/Work Experience (661) 395-4550/4580 Learning Center (661) 395-4433 Math Learning Center (Math Lab) (661) 395-4530 Student Activities (BC ID - "Gades" Card) (661) 395-4355 Supportive Services (DSP&S) (services & equipment to enable students with disabilities) (661) 395-4334