Spring 2014 NEW Student Orientation Class Registration

Spring 2014 NEW Student Orientation & Class Registration Info. Welcome to Santa Ana College Last updated 12/15/12

The Purpose of Orientation: • Review of your Placement Test Scores • Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning • Assist you with class selection and on-line registration for your first semester

SAC Assessment Form Test Results English Your Placement Test Results Math

English Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Class CTEP (Adjusted score) English N 50 0 -31 English N 60 32 -39 English 061 40 -47 English 101 48 -70 Based on adjusted score only

College English Course Sequence English N 50 (3 units) Intro. to Written Communication English N 60 (3 units) Basics of Effective Writing English 061 (3 units) Introduction to Composition English 101 or 101 H (4 units) Freshman Composition English 102 or 102 H (3 units) Literature and Composition English 103 or 103 H (4 units) Critical Thinking and Writing Student Planning Guide, Page #5

ESL/EMLS Assessment Raw Score Based on adjusted Adjusted Score score only Class Adjusted Score Continuing Education Classes 0 – 32 EMLS 055 33 – 43 EMLS 107 44 – 51 EMLS 109 52 – 58 EMLS 110 59 – 66 ESL 112 67 – 73 ENGLISH 101 74 – 75

ESL/EMLS Assessment Class Rec’d Speech Class Rec’d Reading Class EMLS 055 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading I Comm. Studies N 52 A (3 units) Reading N 50 or N 80 EMLS 107 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading II Comm. Studies N 52 AB (3 units) Reading N 80 EMLS 109 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading III Comm. Studies 096, 097 (3 units) Comm. Studies N 53 (3 units) Reading N 90 EMLS 110 (3 units) Intro. To the Essay Comm. Studies 096, 097 (3 units) Comm. Studies N 53 (3 units) Reading N 90 or 102 EMLS 112 (3 units) Advanced Composition Comm. Studies N 50 (3 units) Reading 102 English 101 or 101 H (4 units) Freshman Composition Comm. Studies 101 (3 units) Inter. Comm. Studies 102 (3 units) Public Speaking Reading 150

Reading Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Class CTEP (Adjusted score) Reading N 80 0 -12 Reading N 90 13 -16 Reading 102 Eligibility for English 061 Reading 150 Eligibility for English 101 Based on adjusted score only

Math Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Based on adjusted score only

Math Cut Off Score Level I Cut score Level II. Cut score Math N 05 Basic Math (Cont. Education Center) 0 -9 Take Exam 1 0 -16 Math N 06 Basic Math 10 -20 17 -25 Math N 48 Pre-Algebra 21 -34 Math 060 Elementary Alg. 35 -50 Math 070 Geometry or Math 080/081 21 -34 Level III Cut Score Level IV Cut Score Take Level II Exam 0 -17 Take Level III Exam 0 -15 Math 105/140/145 or Math 219 18 -26 Math 170 Pre-Calculus 16 -23 Math 150 or 160 Bus Calc or Trig 27 -45 Math 180 Calculus 24 -40

/081

Math/Science/Engineering Liberal Arts Business / Social Science

When can I take classes? • Mornings, afternoon or evening • Weekends • On-line - Some meet only once – beginning of semester - Some meet once a month • TV Most classes are: Mon. /Wed. , Tues. /Thurs. , Fri/Sat. or meet once a week

HOW LONG will it take to finish college? It depends on: • Your goal or degree objective • Are attending full-time or part-time • How much you work In general, if you wish to complete two years of college (60 units) in: 2 years - take an average of 15 units each semester 3 years - take an average of 10 units each semester

How many classes should I take? If you work… Consider enrolling in… 40 hrs. a week 6 unit(typically 2 classes) 30 hrs. a week 9 units (typically 3 classes) 20 hrs. a week 12 units (typically 4 classes) 5 -15 hrs. a week 14 -16 units (4 or more classes) Note: The majority of A. A/G. E. /Transfer courses are 3 units. Full-time student . . take at least 12 units Athletic eligibility. . take at least 12 units

Weekly Study Requirement. . . Part-time students 7 Units = 7 hrs. of class Studying = 14 hrs. Working = 40 hours (full-time) Full-time students 12 Units = 12 hrs. of class Studying = 20 - 25 hrs. Working = 15 hrs. (part-time) Total = 47 – 52 hours Total = 61 hours

Three Programs of Study @ SAC 1) Vocational Certificate 2) Associate Degree 3) Transfer Programs to the University @ The University: Bachelor’s degree (B. A. ) Master’s degree (M. A. ) Ph. D. / Professional School

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

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 -42 units) + Elective Courses Total Units: 60 -70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin.

What General Ed. plan is best for me? PLAN A - Associate Degree Only PLAN A (60 Units Total, 24 GE Units) PLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU PLAN B (60 -70 Units Total, 41 GE Units) PLAN C - AA Degree & Transfer to the UC PLAN C or CSU & Some Private Univ. ’s (60 -70 Units Total, 39 -48 Units)

Plan A – Associate’s degree only A. Natural Sciences – 3 units B. Social & Behavior Sciences – 6 units C. Humanities – 3 units D. Cultural Breadth – 3 units E. Language & Rationally – 6 units F. Lifelong Understanding & Self-Develop. +36 Units Major/ 3 units, no more than 1 unit from F 2 24 Units GE (8 classes) Elective __________ =60 Units Total

Plan B – CSU GE Golden Four A. English & Critical Thinking (9 units) A 1. Oral Communication A 2. English 101 A 3. Critical Thinking B 4. Math 105/140/219/160 B. Science & Math (10 units) C. Arts & Humanities (9 units) D. Social Sciences (9 units) E. Lifelong Learning (3 units) & Self-Development 40 -41 Units GE (13 classes + 1 lab) + 20 -30 Units Major/Electives ______________ = 60 -70+Total Units

PLAN C – IGETC I: English 101 & Critical Thinking II: Math/Quan. Reasoning + 12 -30+ Units Major III: Arts & Humanities 36 -48 Units GE /Electives ____________ = 60 -70+Total Units IV: Social & Behavioral Sciences V: Physical Science VI: Language Other Than English IMPORTANT NOTE: Math & science majors and major prep. courses

Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC • Courses that improve basic skills English / EMLS Mathematics Reading & Study Skills • Counseling classes • General education classes • Intro. classes in a career/area of interest • Courses of personal interest to you

SAMPLE Semester Schedule (full-time student) Weekly Schedule

College Information How does college work? We will cover: • Academic calendar & first day/week • Adding & dropping classes • Tuition & payment • Financial aid & textbooks

Academic Calendar – Spring 2014 Spring Registration Jan. 15 th New Student Registration Begins Spring 2014 Feb. 10 th Instruction Begins Feb. 22 nd Last day to add with an instructor signature or add code Feb. 23 rd Last day to drop a full semester course and not owe fees Also, student will not receive a “W” on the transcript Apr. 7 th to 13 th Spring Break Vacation May 11 th Last day to drop a full semester class with a “W” grade June 2 nd to 8 th Final Exam

Adding a full class Option #1 – Add to waitlist Note: No waitlist 1 st week of school. Option #2 – Show up day 1 st day of classes You will be provided with an ADD CODE

Dropping a class Drop your course online. Deadline for full semester courses: Drop without “W”: Feb. 23 rd Drop with a “W”: May 11 th “F” Grade * It’s your RESPONSIBILITY! *

College Tuition and Fees • Regular Students (Per Semester) Enrollment Health Fees Student Services Fees Parking Fees $46 per unit $18 per semester $7. 50 (optional) $30 per semester $20 (fee waiver student) Part-time student (6 units) Full-time student (12 -15 units) $276 $552 -690 • International Students $ 214 per units plus any additional fees

Tuition & Payment: Fees/Payment Policy (Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building) Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for non-payment. (Days include weekends) There is no partial payment plans or exceptions to this policy.

Other Costs? BOOKS ! $60. 00 X 4 CLASSES = $240. 00 $80. 00 X 4 CLASSES = $320. 00 Math & Science Textbooks $100 to $175 each

Sources of Assistance to Pay for Textbooks • EOPS Book Voucher • Buy a Book Society -$100 scholarship for FEP and honors students • Center for Teacher Ed. Textbook Loan Program • MESA Textbook Loan Programs • ASG “Work for Your Book” Program

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 the FAFSA. • Undocumented students maybe eligible for certain state aids beginning Spring 2013. See the Financial Aid Office for information.

Financial Aid Free Gift Aid: Self-Help Aid: – BOGW – Grants • Federal • State • Institutional/Private – Scholarships • Institutional • Private – Loans • Federal • Private – Work Study • Federal • Institutional Apply for the: FAFSA & Cal Grants

2013 -2014 BOGW Fee Waiver Family Size 2012 Income 1 $16, 755 2 $22, 695 3 $28, 635 4 $34, 575 5 $40, 515 6 $46, 515 7 $52, 395 (Add $5, 940 for addition person)

Counselors What we can do for you: • Help you select courses • Help you decide on a major • Show you how to obtain your A. A. • Plan a transfer program for you • Help you to manage academic & life challenges • Tell you about courses that will help you obtain a job

Orientations/Workshops for Students • Educational Planning Workshops Plan A, Plan B & Plan C • Choosing a Major Workshop • Fire Tech. /Nursing Orientations • Job Search & Interview Workshops • STEM Majors/Careers Orientation • Teacher Education Orientation • Transfer Application Workshops

Santa Ana College Support Programs & Services • Academic Computing Center (ACC) – Free on-campus computer lab • Child Development Centers – Provides child care for children 6 months to 5 years old • DSPS – Provides support services & accommodations for students with verified disabilities • Health and Wellness Center – Provides Health & Psychological services • Service Learning Center – Connects students with many non-profit agencies which offer volunteer opportunities • Tutorial Learning Center – Offers FREE tutoring in a wide variety of subject areas for enrolled students

On-line CLASS REGISTRATION Go to:

Click on Web Advisor

Click on Students

CLICK HERE to begin registering for your classes Pay your fees & tuition View your financial aid award Unofficial Transcripts

Term – Spring 2014 Location – Santa Ana College Select Subject & Course Number LEAVE Bottom Fields Blank! Click Submit

Check Box Click Submit

Click Register or Waitlist Click Submit

View your waitlist information & Drop your class/es View your class schedule