1. Welcome to the Santa Barbara City College Academic Counseling Information Session Saturdays Spring 2015 Prepared by the Counseling Faculty at the #1 Community College in the Nation 2014-15

2. GOAL: for students to be prepared with the general information needed to create an education plan after completing online new student advising

3. Academic Counseling All have an MA, MS, MFT or PhD Provide Academic Planning (Student Education Plans, SEP) Provide Academic Planning (Student Education Plans, SEP) CTE, AA/AS and Transfer requirements CTE, AA/AS and Transfer requirements Implementing short and long term goals Implementing short and long term goals Student Success Intervention Student Success Intervention Help you meet your academic and career goals within realistic timeline Help you meet your academic and career goals within realistic timeline

4. Possible Goals while at SBCC- We serve over 20,000 students   Associate of Arts/Science –AA/AS (60 units, major/GE classes, 100 level & above)   Transfer to UC/CSU/Private Cal/Out of State   AA/AS-T: Associate degree for transfer to CSU   Certificate Programs (18 units min. no GE)   Improving basic skills (English, math)   Learn job skills and explore career interests   Personal enrichment

5. Academic Counseling Appointments New to College (Freshmen) – Steps to Enrollment New to College (Freshmen) – Steps to Enrollment –Orientation –Assessment –On campus or Online Advising Students in their First Semester– Same Day Appointments Students in their First Semester– Same Day Appointments –M & Th 8:00 am – 4:15 pm –Tu & W 8:00 am – 6:00 pm –Fri 8:00 am – 1:00 pm New Transfer Students w/ College Transcripts – Same Day New Transfer Students w/ College Transcripts – Same Day Front Desk always staffed by Academic Counselors for walk up questions Front Desk always staffed by Academic Counselors for walk up questions Counselors are assigned to major clusters Counselors are assigned to major clusters Students are not assigned to any one particular Counselor Students are not assigned to any one particular Counselor

6. Maximize Your Academic Session Come prepared with questions Come prepared with questions Have submitted HS or college transcripts, AP/IB scores Have submitted HS or college transcripts, AP/IB scores Understand the IGETC Understand the IGETC Understand the GE pattern for an AA Degree Understand the GE pattern for an AA Degree Know your major (go the Career Center first) Know your major (go the Career Center first) Familiarize yourself with www.assist.org Familiarize yourself with www.assist.org Know the colleges you are interested in. Visit the Transfer Center, review school websites. Know the colleges you are interested in. Visit the Transfer Center, review school websites. Review videos on our website that explain all above. Review videos on our website that explain all above.

7. Strategies for Success Clear any prereqs right away (with outside transcripts, AP, IB scores, or high school transcripts for science and language) Clear any prereqs right away (with outside transcripts, AP, IB scores, or high school transcripts for science and language) Prioritize taking English and/or math your first semester Prioritize taking English and/or math your first semester Limit your units to 12-15 (12 if you’ll be working) to maintain a strong GPA Limit your units to 12-15 (12 if you’ll be working) to maintain a strong GPA Seek help early, rather than later Seek help early, rather than later –Instructor office hours, tutoring, Writing Center, LRC, personal counseling, math tutoring lab, etc. Make progress in identifying your major and/or career goals (go to the Career Center!) sbcc.edu/careercenter Make progress in identifying your major and/or career goals (go to the Career Center!) sbcc.edu/careercenter Prioritizing your transfer options Prioritizing your transfer options Get involved Get involved

8. TIME MANAGEMENT Expect 2 hours of homework for each hour in class. (If you enroll in 15 units you should plan for 30 hours of study time outside of class- reading, homework, research). If working no more than 40 hours a week 6 units 30 hours a week 9 units 20 hours a week 12 units

9. College Terms Basic Skills/Non Degree Courses Basic Skills/Non Degree Courses   Classes to build skills in English and math   These classes are not degree applicable and will not transfer to a 4 year institution General Education General Education   English   Math   Social Science   Biological and Physical Science   Humanities/Arts/Language   Oral Communication Electives Electives   Courses not required for the major Example: PE, performance, art, theater, music classes, study skills, career planning, college success courses, computer classes… (If planning to go to a 4 year university be sure the electives chosen, transfer to that institution! Note – TR: UC/CSU and transfer limits) Preparation for Major Preparation for Major   Courses that prepare students for the upper division major (often required for admission)   Transfer Articulation Agreements are on the web for all UC and CSU campuses and majors! http://www.assist.org/http://www.assist.org/

10. General Education 35 - 40 units AA/AS, IGETC, CSU Breadth, Individual Campus GE Preparation for Major Preparation for Major 15 units (avg.) Exception Exception: Engineering & Science Majors (higher) ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 5 - 10 units What Constitutes 60 Units? May satisfy: Admission Requirements Preparation for Major Will 70 UC/CSU Will Accept up to 70 Transferable Units Reminder Reminder: Engineering & Science majors will concentrate on preparation for major

11. The first semester program completed at the online or on campus Academic Advising session will be based on:   Assessment exam placement in English and math   Academic Load (total number of units)   Specific Goals (Certificate/AA/transfer)   Preparation for the major   General education classes   Electives   Extra curricular activities: job, athletics, clubs, etc.   How many units the student has when entering SBCC: ex. CCC courses taken in high school, AP Exams or IB Exams   Program specific courses: Express to Success (ESP), Honors Program, STEM, IPath

12. Honors Program Smaller classes Scholarships SBCC Honors Certificate Those who complete the Certificate are offered priority admission consideration to UC Irvine and to UCLA in all majors in the College of Letters and Science (except Communication) Minimum Eligibility -High school GPA 3.0 unweighted with no grade below a C in an academic subject, -Assess into Eng 110 and Math 107 or higher -Admission into the program requires a writing sample Sbcc.edu/honors Applications accepted now! Dr. Melanie Eckford-Prossor, Director; Questions? prossor@sbcc.eduprossor@sbcc.edu

13. SBCC 4- YEAR INSTITUTION   Complete the freshman and sophomore university graduation requirements at SBCC:   Lower division preparation for major   General Education   Elective Units   TAG requirements – if following a Transfer Admission Guarantee program and transfer as a junior with 60 units   This may take 2-3 years depending on the following: Placement in math and English Total units taken each semester Grades earned Completion of lower division preparation for major courses Extra curricular actives: job, athletics, clubs What are the steps to follow?

14. What is required to transfer?   1. Complete and Meet Minimum Admission Requirements   2. Complete and Meet University Selection Criteria Specifics There are two requirements:

15. University of California (UC) Minimum Admission Requirements 60 UC Transferable Units 2.4 GPA (CA residents) or 2.8 (Non-CA residents) 7 “7 course Pattern”  Two English Courses – Example English 110/120 (English Composition) & English 111/Phil 111/Comm 235 (Critical Thinking)  One Transferable Math Course (mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning) Elementary Statistics - Math 117 or Psych 150 (course advisory Psych 100) or Math 114, 120, 130, 131, 137, 138, 150, 160 or higher  Four  Four General Education Courses (Select 2 of the 3 areas) Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences Physical & Biological Sciences

16. California State University (CSU) Minimum Admission Requirements 60 CSU Transferable Units 2.0 GPA (CA residents) or 2.3 GPA (Non-CA residents) “ Golden Four ”  Two Transferable English Courses/Critical Thinking – Example English 110/120 (English Composition) & English 111/Phil 111/Comm 235/Phil 205 (Critical Thinking)  One Transferable Math Course (mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning) Elementary Statistics - Math 117 or Psych 150 (course advisory Psych 100) or Math 108, 114, 120, 130, 131, 137, 138, 150, 160 or higher  One Oral Communication Course Communication 121(Interpersonal Communication), 131(Public Speaking), 141(Small Group Communication), 161(Business & Professional Communication), Communication 235 (Argumentation & Debate)

17. Which General Education courses should be taken for transfer to a 4 year school?   IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) http://articulation.sbcc.edu/IGETC/IGETC.pdf   CSU Breadth http://articulation.sbcc.edu/CSU/CSUGE.pdf Private California, and out-of-state schools have a GE pattern unique to that school. However, some also accept IGETC.

18. The Importance of Major Preparation   Prepares students for upper-division work   Highly selective majors (e.g. sciences, engineering) evaluate students based on major preparation completed prior to transfer   Prerequisite coursework is often a higher priority than GE or IGETC. (Some courses may count as both Preparation and General Education).   Major preparation and GE/IGETC requirements for each UC campus can be found on ASSIST - http://www.assist.org/http://www.assist.org/

19. is a TAG?* What is a TAG?*   A TAG is a formal, written agreement that outlines the courses that must be completed before transferring**   It also states the grade point average that needs to be earned, and lists specific requirements for selective majors TAG information is available at www.sbcc.edu/transfercenter *Conditions may change at anytime. Please visit the University’s website for up to date information. Students must apply for a UC TAG by Sept 30 one year in advance. They must then apply to the UC campuses by November 30 one year in advance. http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/tag-matrix.pdf

20. University of California ~ Santa Barbara ~ Conditions of the Guarantee:   Complete TAG application Sept 1-30, 2014   Apply for Admission – November 1–30, 2014 Guarantee only applies to fall quarter admission   Complete two English courses & one mathematics course Courses completed by fall 2014 for fall 2015 admission  Complete at least 60 UC-transferable semester units (excluding AP/IB/A Level units) by the end of spring 2015 for fall 2015 admission, with no more than 18 semester units in spring 2015 to reach this unit requirement. UC Santa Barbara Transfer Admission Guarantee Fall 2015 College of Letters & Science

21. Continued… UC Santa Barbara   Complete four GE courses from at least two of the three areas: Arts and Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences   Complete the last 30 of 60 or more UC-transferable semester credits at a California community college  Complete at least 30 UC-transferable semester units (excluding AP/IB/A Level units) by the end of summer 2014 for fall 2015 admission   Earn a minimum GPA of 3.20 in all UC-transferable course work   Some majors require specific preparation coursework in addition to the general TAG requirements (Econ, Acct, all Bio Sciences) TAG Agreement does not apply to : Dance, Music, Theatre, College of Creative Studies, College of Engineering See UCSB TAG here! http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/docs/default-source/PDFs/ucsb- fall-2015-tag-criteria.pdf?sfvrsn=0

22. UC Los Angeles Transfer Alliance Program – Fall 2015 College of Letters & Science The Purpose of TAP is to provide priority admissions consideration for the College of Letters and Science to students who complete the TAP and satisfy transfer admission AND major requirements EXCEPT Communication Studies, School of Art and Architecture, Television, Film, Television and Engineering. The certified student is eligible for the TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) Priority Consideration for admission to UCLA College of Letters & Science. The student is not guaranteed admission to UCLA Certification Process is:  Students must earn the SBCC Certificate of Achievement in Honors by successfully completing six (6) honors courses for Humanities/Social Sciences or four (4) honors courses and (4) specified science/math courses for Mathematics/Sciences by Spring 2015  Completion of major preparation courses by spring 2014. Highly selective majors are: Business Economics and Economics, Economics/International Area Studies, Life Sciences, Psychology and Sociology.  Students must meet the minimum UC admission requirements by the end of spring. IGETC certification is recommended prior to transfer  SBCC will verify GPA by the end of fall/winter term prior to fall transfer Transfer Admission Information/Admitted Student Statistics http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/infoprospective.htm http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/infoprospective.htm

23. University of California (UC) vs. California State University (CSU) 10 UC campuses Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, Davis, Merced, San Francisco (grad only), Irvine, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz 23 CSU Campuses Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus UCCSU Offers PhD & Professional DegreesUp to Master’s degree, except for a selected number of doctoral degrees are offered jointly with the UC or independent universities in CA Theory & ResearchApplied Quarter system, except Berkeley and MercedSemester System (2/3s of campuses) Quarter system (1/3 of campuses) Encourages Full-time EnrollmentPart-Time Enrollment - OK 208,000 students are enrolled400,000 students are enrolled Higher Admission Standards Freshmen - Top 12.5% of high school graduates Transfer minimum – 2.4 GPA 60 units minimum Freshmen - Top 33.3% of high school graduates Transfer minimum– 2.0 GPA 60 Units minimum Approx $14,000 per year – Tuition OnlyApprox $7,000 per year – Tuition Only

24. General Education AA, IGETC, CSU Breadth, Individual Campus GE 35 - 40 units Preparation for Major Preparation for Major 15 units (avg.) Exception Exception: Engineering & Science Majors ELECTIVES ELECTIVES 5 - 10 units Create your first semester plan! May satisfy: Admission Requirements Prep for Major Will 70 UC/CSU Will Accept up to 70 Transferable Units Reminder Reminder: Engineering & Science Majors will Concentrate on Prep for Major

25. WHY SBCC?   Excellent Faculty   Excellent Programs   Excellent Transfer Rates   Low Tuition Cost   #1 Community College in the nation 2014-15 And is there really any other reason…?