Transcript Orientation Procedures

Welcome to SMC
Orientation
SMC Bundy Campus
Office of Continuing Education
3171 Bundy Drive, Room 112
Contact Information
 Luis Jauregui
 [email protected]
 Norma Torres-Gonzalez
 [email protected]
Matriculation Process
 Application
 Registration
 Appraisal
 Orientation
 Student Education Plan with Counselor
 Pre-test
Details About Our Program
 SMC has three levels of ESL instruction
 Beginning
 Intermediate
 Advanced
Level of Instruction
4 courses offered at each level
Advanced
1. Integrated Skills
2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation
Intermediate
3. Reading/Writing
1. Integrated Skills
4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary
2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation
Beginning
3. Reading/Writing
1. Integrated Skills
4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary
2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation
3. Reading/Writing
4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary
Class Schedule
 The schedule is flexible for students
 Courses are available in the morning and afternoons.
We even have courses on Saturdays
 Check the current schedule for course offerings and
times
Find the Current Class Schedule
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Go to the SMC website home page
Click on “Class Schedule” on the top portion of the page
Click on “Searchable Class Schedule”
Select term
Select class type “Noncredit”
Select ESL-noncredit
Click on “Search”
You can also come to the Bundy Campus and pick-up a
class schedule in room 112
Changing Classes
 You can register anytime during the semester. As long
as the class is open
 If your class is not the correct level, check with your
instructor about which level may be more appropriate
for you
 Go to Bundy Campus Room 112 to make any changes
Fees & Financial Aid
 SMC noncredit classes are FREE!!!
 You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials,
and supplies that you will need to succeed in your
class.($40-$50)
 There is no financial aid available for noncredit
courses books or supplies
Grades & Transfer Credit
 You will not receive a grade for noncredit courses you
attend
 Noncredit courses do not transfer to another school,
but they help prepare you to take credit college
courses
Attendance
 Attendance is important for successful learning and will be
taken in each class
 If you miss 2 consecutive classes you will be dropped
 The more time and energy you put into your class, the faster
you will learn English
Tutoring
 Walk-in tutoring is available
 Please check with your instructor/counselor for dates, times and location
 Tutoring will help you with:
 Pronunciation
 Speaking
 Listening
 Reading
 Writing
 Idioms/Prepositions
 Vocabulary
 Integrated Skills
Bring your class assignments to
work on.
Counseling
A counselor is available to help you select courses, define
educational goals, and find the SMC services you need
 Location: Bundy Campus: Room 116C
Student Educational Plan
 Academic goals
 List classes for:
 Current semester
 Future semesters
 The plan will give you an
idea on how long it will take
to reach your goal(s)
 Updates can be made
 See a Counselor to start
your planning now!
Bundy Campus On-Site Services
 Bookstore – Room 101 (1st week of semester only)
 Computer Lab – Room 116 (10 cents per copy)
 Free Shuttle to Main
Campus
Pick-up is on the south side of the
Bundy Building(for SMC students and
staff)
Student Picture ID Card
 Santa Monica College main campus
 Go to the “Bursar Office”, #44 on the map (near the Counseling
Office), on the side of Pearl Street
 Take your registration form and a current photo ID
 Cost $32.50 (ID Card and Activity Sticker)
 Intercampus Shuttle and Big Blue Bus Lines – FREE
 SMC event discounts
 Other location discounts
Hours of Operation – Spring 2016
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Mon & Thurs
Tues & Weds
Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Other Services at SMC
 Disability Resources (DSPS) (310) 434-4265
 Accommodations
 Sign Language Interpreter
 Psychological Services (310) 434-4503
 Need to talk to someone
Food and Drinks Are Permitted…
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In the Food Court area on 1st floor
In each study area on each floor
Outside the building
Only water in closed containers is permitted in the
hallways and classrooms
 No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Lab at
any time
 No Smoking
Security
 At Santa Monica College, the safety and well being of our
students, faculty and staff are always first priority
If you need assistance contact Campus Police at
(310) 434-4300
FREE Parking
Parking is free, you do not need a parking decal
 Avoid getting a parking ticket!!
 Head in parking only
Next Steps
Application
Registration
Appraisal
Orientation
Student Education Plan with Counselor
Pretest
Buy Text Book
(If there is space in the class)
Attend Class
Congratulations!!!
You have completed your Orientation!
If you have any questions, please call
(310) 434-3400
Happy Studying!
* Feliz estudando!
*‫! خوشحال مطالعه‬
* Glad studere! * Gelukkig studeren!
* Onnellinen opiskelu!
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feliz Estudar! * 勉強幸せ!
* счастливы изучения!
快乐学习! * 공부하는 행복!
* okuyan mutlu! * ‫!سعيدة دراسة‬
* heureux étudier! * boldog Tanulás!
* senang Belajar! * щасливий Вивчення!
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