Palomar College

Broken Escalator  What’s the main point?

What’s the Difference?

High School

 180 hours of instruction  Little or no time studying  Constant reminder of classes through homework & reading assignments  A’s & B’s without studying  Teacher Supported/Directed

College

 48 hours of instruction  Study 2 hours for every hour of class  No homework or reading assignments for every class  D’s and F’s without studying  Student Directed

Catalog  Hold up your

CATALOG.

 Not FREE. 

Handbook to College.

Course Numbering # 1-49: Non-degree Applicable (Foundation)  Eng 10

# 50 +:

Associate’s of Arts Degree Applicable  Eng 50 # 100 + with CSU &/or UC designation: Transferable  Eng 100

Units  1 unit typically = 1 hour of instruction per week  12 units = full time student  Study Time – 2 to 3 hours for every hour in class per week  Full Time school =

36 hours

of class and study time (12 hours instruction + 24 hours study time)

Requisites – aka Requirements  PRErequisite – Required prior to taking a course  CO-requisite – Required at the same time as taking another course

Schedule  Hold up your

SCHEDULE.

Go to p. 8 in your

SCHEDULE.

Class Offerings  Main Campus vs. Satellite Locations – 7 sites  Distance Learning  Internet  TV Class  Flexible Scheduling – alternative to 16 weeks sessions  Fast Track  Late Start  Self-Paced Open Entry/Open Exit  TBA

Schedule on eServices

Schedule on eServices

Schedule on eServices

Registering for Classes Be aware of:  Time  Location  Method of instruction Class status: Open Classes Waitlisted Classes Closed Classes

Educational Options  Personal growth or career development  Vocational certificate (1-2 years)  Associate of Arts Degree (2-3 years)  Transfer preparation to a university leading to a Bachelor’s degree (2-3 years)

Certificate of Achievement  Concentration of specific course work designed for immediate employment  No GE required  Short-term goal

Associate’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

General Education _______ Major _______ Electives _______ 60 units minimum for AA degree

Only courses

#50 or higher

are degree applicable.

Transfer Model

Freshman Sophomore Lower Division Junior Senior Upper Division

General Education Courses #100+ are transferable (UC/CSU) _______ Major Prep _______ Electives _______ 60 units min. to transfer General Education _______ Major _______ Electives _______

BA/BS = 120 semester units min.

How do I select classes?

 Catalog & Schedule in hand  Start with English and math  General Education pattern (Yellow, Blue, Green)  Major  Counseling Courses  Reading Courses  Area of Interest

Counseling classes  College Success Skills (Coun 110)  Career Search (Coun 165)  Major Search (Coun 170)  Career Life Planning (Coun 115)  Quest for Identity (Coun 120)  Transfer Success, UniversityLink (Coun 101)  Overcoming Test Anxiety (Coun 48)  Basic Study Skills (Coun 45)

Learning Communities Go to p. 4 in the Schedule

What

 Linked classes (English, Math, Counseling, Reading)  Same group of students  Work with instructors, tutors, & counselors

Why

 Higher GPA & complete more units  Support system  Critical classes to support you in college

Schedule Monday Tuesday 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 ENG 10 (4) MATH 50 (4) STUDY COUN 110 (3) STUDY WORK ENG 10 (4)

ART 100 (3)

STUDY STUDY WORK Wednesday ENG 10 (4) MATH 50 (4) STUDY COUN 110

(3)

STUDY WORK Thursday ENG 10 (4)

ART 100 (3)

STUDY STUDY WORK Friday STUDY STUDY WORK

Adds & Drops You are responsible!

 Adding  Dropping  Making sure instructor will not drop you

Support Services           Disability Resource Center services and classes Learning Center @ Escondido Math lab Writing lab Extended Opportunity Programs and Services TRIO/Student Support Services Career Center Transfer Center Health Services Counseling Go to p. 175 in the schedule.

See a Counselor  After classes start, make an appointment with a counselor to expand your educational plan.  Main Campus Appointments: (760) 891-7511  Escondido Campus Appointments: (760) 744-1150 x8157  See a Palomar Counselor at least once per semester.

Transfer Class of 2010 Words of wisdom

Your Education Plan  Vital to your progress and success  Prioritize Math and English classes  GE options  Counseling Classes

How do I select classes?

 Schedule and catalog in hand  Start with English and math  General Education pattern (Yellow, Blue, Green)  Counseling Courses  Major  Reading Courses  Area of Interest  Learning Communities

What’s Next?

 Small group counseling sessions  Educational Planning  Registration Workshop  Learn How To Register on June 4th