Transition to Credit Higher Education Week SEVEN Mt

Transition to Credit Higher Education Week SEVEN Mt. SAC GE Sheets, Credit Application 1

Agenda • Ice Breaker • Transition to Credit • Reminder: Student Services Presentation next class 2

Ice Breaker • Roles in Groups – Need volunteers to play: • • • Ricardo Chen Lily Marcus Doug Sally Answer Workbook – page 67 3

Mt. San Antonio College New Student Orientation Facilitator: Michael Ngo, MS Counselor 5

Matriculation l What exactly is Matriculation? 6

Matriculation l Partnership between the college and the student l Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges l Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors. 7

Student’s Rights & Responsibilities: l Provide HS/College Transcripts l Express educational goal upon admission l Declare major l Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal Your Rights: l Challenge or appeal any prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair l To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner 8

Registration Overview & Process 1. Admission Application l 2. Assessment l 3. Counselors & Educational Advisors. Registration l 6. YOU ARE HERE! Counseling/Advisement l 5. English, Math, & Reading Placement Orientation l 4. Submit High School and/or College Transcripts Online Fees l Remember important deadlines 9

Understanding Your Placement l English Placement l Assessment l Reading of Written English (AWE) Placement l Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) l ESL Reading (COMPASS) l Math l (4 Placement different tests) Appointment is required to take the placement. Each test may be taken every three months. Test scores are valid for a two-year period. A valid photo ID is required to take ALL tests and to obtain test results. 10

Assessment of Written English AWE ESL If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses AMLA 41 W LERN 81 AMLA 42 W English 67 AMLA 43 W English 68 English 1 A* * English 1 A is required for AS/AA & Transfer Workbook – page 77 11

Degree of Reading Power DPR Read 70 Read 80 **Read 90 AS or AA Degree ***Read 100 AS or AA Degree *Compass is a reading placement for non-native speakers **Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. ***Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100. Workbook – page 79 12

COMPASS / ESL Reading COMPASS ESL AMLA 31 R AMLA 32 R *AMLA 33 R AS or AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. Workbook – page 79 13

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types Math Placement LERN 48 LERN 49 Math 50 Math 51 or (51 A & 51 B) Math 71 or (71 A & 71 B) Transferable level Math Workbook – page 78 AA/AS Degree Transfer 14

Programs of Study Mt. SAC Certificate Program Associate in Arts/ Associate in Science Transfer to University 15

Certificate “Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…” Major/Core courses only l No General Education (must meet prerequisites) l 1 semester – 2. 5 years l 16

Associate in Science l l l l 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum Major courses General Education (Area A – E) Math Competency (Math 71) Physical Well-Being Reading Competency 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field. 17

Associate in Arts Degrees Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Business Communication Fine Arts Humanities Information Technology Kinesiology and Wellness Language Arts 8. Mathematics 9. Music 10. Natural Sciences 11. Social & Behavioral Sciences 7. 18

California State University 19

University of California 20

Transfer to University California State University General Education l Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors l Universities with “Impacted Major”, consult with Counselor/Advisor for additional requirements (If you plan to transfer to a private university, it is recommended to consult with the university) 21

Certificate • Major Courses • No G. E. (must complete any prerequisites) • 1 semester to 2. 5 years Associate • Major Courses • G. E. • Math • PE • Reading • 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. Transfer • Some Major Courses • G. E. • 60 transferable units • 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. University (2 -3 yrs) Employment or more school 22

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Estimated College Cost 25

Calculating Your G. P. A. POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 Course Units Grade Units Attempted Grade Points Total points BIOL 1 4 A 4 4 16 AMLA 42 W 4 B 4 3 12 MATH 50 3 C 3 2 6 ARTD 15 A 3 F 3 0 0 14 14 34 31 points divided by 14 units = 2. 43 G. P. A. 26

Academic & Progress Probation Academic Probation: Probation l Attempted 12 units l Cumulated below a 2. 0 GPA Progress Probation: Probation l Attempted 12 units l Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”. Workbook – page 76 Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester l Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester l Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester l Dismissal l 27

Time Management Simple Rule: l For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments A 3 -unit class: 3 hours of classroom time + 6 hours of H/W & Assignments 9 hours total time Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours Workbook – page 76 If you work: Take no more than: 40 hrs/wk 6 units 30 hrs/wk 9 units 20 hrs/wk 12 units 5 -15 hrs/wk 14 -16 units 28

How to read the class schedule 29

Terms to Know l l l Prerequisite: – A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course. Advisory: – Recommended before enrolling in a certain course Co-requisite: – A class which must be taken concurrently with another course Pre-collegiate basic skills: Refresher courses in reading, writing, and computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. Sac, or transferring to an university Degree Appropriate: Courses applied to Associate degree (AA/AS degree applicable courses). 30

Registration for Classes 31

How to Register for Credit Classes 32

After you receive a letter from Admissions & Records https: //inside. mtsac. edu 33

After you receive a letter from Admissions & Records 34

Provide same answers as your Credit Application 35

Copy Your Mt. SAC Portal Code 36

Go to: myportal. mtsac. edu Enter your user name from the letter you received and the Mt. SAC Temporary Portal Code 37

Click on “Student” tab 38

Select Registration 39

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Enter the CRN Enter Course Reference Number 41

It will state what class you have 42

Key dates to remember 43

First Day of School What to expect first day of School: Traffic l Parking l Long lines l Things to remember! Be Positive & have a good attitude. l Arrive Early l Ask for HELP! l 44

Cost – Fall 2016 Semester l Enrollment l l l Fee: $46 per unit (May change) Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $287 per unit ($241 + $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $287 per unit ($241 + $46 per unit) l Parking: $50 or $25 w/BOGW Fee Waiver l Student Activities Fee: $11 l Health: $19 or $ 14 w/BOGW Fee Waiver l Materials Fee: varies l Fees listed in the schedule of classes 45

Registration Policy l Repeat Policy l l See Mt. Sac Catalog Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester l Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog Rights l Forgiveness of Grades l l l See Mt. Sac Catalog Mt. SAC Catalog available on the Mt. SAC’s website 46

Resources: Student Services l l l l Admissions & Records Assessment Center Associated Students Bridge Program Bursar’s Office Career Placement Counseling/Advising Department l l l l Disabled Student Programs & Services Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs Health Services Learning Assistance Re-Entry Center Student Life Vice President Office 47

Question 48

Other items… • Mid Point Evaluation • Journal Entry 49