1. Welcome to … Florida Keys Community College Main Campus, William A. Seeker Campus Main Campus, William A. Seeker Campus 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Middle Keys Center, in Marathon H.S. Middle Keys Center, in Marathon H.S. 900 Sombrero Beach Road Marathon, FL 33050 Upper Keys Center, in Coral Shores H.S. Upper Keys Center, in Coral Shores H.S. 89951 US Highway 1 Tavernier, FL 33070 Island Living, Island Learning

2. Advising Services Staff Michelle Cherry, Director of Student Services Michelle Cherry, Director of Student Services305-809-3237 Suzy Park, Testing Coordinator/Academic Advisor Suzy Park, Testing Coordinator/Academic Advisor305-809-3269 Laura Estevez, Student Activities/ Academic Advisor Laura Estevez, Student Activities/ Academic Advisor305-809-3247 Carrie Grooms-Davis, Program Coordinator, CROP Carrie Grooms-Davis, Program Coordinator, CROP 305-809-3216 305-809-3216 Nancy Smith, Marathon Center Nancy Smith, Marathon Center305-743-2133

3. University Transfer – Associates in Arts degree (AA) Involves a broad range of general education requirements, including 36 credits of communications, mathematics, humanities, natural science, and social science requirements, and 24 elective credits for a total of 60 credit hours. Involves a broad range of general education requirements, including 36 credits of communications, mathematics, humanities, natural science, and social science requirements, and 24 elective credits for a total of 60 credit hours. Equivalent to the first 2 years of study at the University level (Freshman and Sophomore levels). Equivalent to the first 2 years of study at the University level (Freshman and Sophomore levels). Earn your AA Degree at FKCC and transfer to any of the 11 Public Universities more than 25 Independent Colleges and Universities! *(except limited access programs) Earn your AA Degree at FKCC and transfer to any of the 11 Public Universities more than 25 Independent Colleges and Universities! *(except limited access programs)

4. AA Concentrations Accounting Accounting Biology Biology Business Administration and Management Business Administration and Management Economics Economics Elementary Teacher Education Elementary Teacher Education General Studies General Studies History History Journalism Journalism Marine /Aquatic Biology Marine /Aquatic Biology Nursing Nursing Public Administration Public Administration Psychology Psychology Studio/Fine Art Studio/Fine Art

5. University Requirement For undergraduate admission to a state university, students must have earned 2 credits in a foreign language at the high school level. For undergraduate admission to a state university, students must have earned 2 credits in a foreign language at the high school level. If a student did NOT complete this requirement while in high school, the student must complete 8 credit hours in one foreign language at FKCC prior to transferring. If a student did NOT complete this requirement while in high school, the student must complete 8 credit hours in one foreign language at FKCC prior to transferring.

6. State Universities State Universities University of Florida, Gainesville University of Florida, Gainesville Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida State University, Tallahassee University of South Florida, Tampa University of South Florida, Tampa University of Central Florida, Orlando University of Central Florida, Orlando University of North Florida, Jacksonville University of North Florida, Jacksonville University of West Florida, Pensacola University of West Florida, Pensacola Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida International University, Miami Florida International University, Miami Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers New College of Florida, Sarasota New College of Florida, Sarasota

7. Independent Colleges and Universities Barry University Barry University Bethune-Cookman College Bethune-Cookman College Eckerd College Eckerd College Edward Waters College Edward Waters College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flagler College Flagler College Florida College Florida College Florida Hospital College of Heath Sciences Florida Hospital College of Heath Sciences Florida Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology Florida Memorial University Florida Memorial University Florida Southern College Florida Southern College Hodges University Hodges University International College International College Lynn University Lynn University Jacksonville University Jacksonville University Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University Rollins College Rollins College Southeastern University Southeastern University Stetson University Stetson University St. Leo University St. Leo University St. Thomas University St. Thomas University University of Tampa University of Tampa Warner Southern College Warner Southern College Webber International University Webber International University

8. Associates in Science The AS degree is a two year program comprised of vocational and general education courses to prepare you for a career in: –Computer Information Technology –Computer Programming and Analysis Program Advisor Orlando Dalmasi 305-809-3105 Program Advisor Orlando Dalmasi 305-809-3105 –Diving Business and Technology Program Advisor Bill Chalfant 305-809-3214 Program Advisor Bill Chalfant 305-809-3214 –Marine Engineering Program Advisor Mark Woods 305-809-3232 –Marine Environmental Technology Program Advisor/Dean of Marine Science Dr. Patrick Rice 305-809-3228 –Nursing (Limited Access Program) Program Advisor Norman Olsen 305-809-3265 Program Advisor Norman Olsen 305-809-3265

9. Associates in Applied Science (AAS) Two year programs consisting of vocational and general education courses which prepare you for careers in: -Business Administration Program Advisor Brittany Snyder 305-809-3233 -Criminal Justice Technology Criminal Justice Department 305-809-3200

10. Certificate Programs Technical Certificates and Advanced Technical Diplomas (ATD) are 1-year programs designed to prepare you to enter the workforce in the following areas: -Addictions Studies -Business Data Processing -Marine Propulsion Technology -Small Business Management -Emergency Medical Services (ATD) -Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

11. Online FKCC Catalog General Information General Information –College Mission Statement –Rules and Regulations Student Services Student Services –Admission Requirements –Orientation –Testing Academic Policies & Procedures Academic Policies & Procedures –Student Responsibility –Withdrawal Policies –Course Substitutions –Academic Probation/ Suspension Programs of Study/ Specialized Academic Programs Programs of Study/ Specialized Academic Programs Course Descriptions Course Descriptions

12. Student Handbook Policies and Procedures This contains information about your responsibilities as a student: Academic Calendar- Important Semester Dates Academic Calendar- Important Semester Dates Programs of Study Programs of Study Student Affairs Student Affairs –Advising Services –Testing –Orientation Academic Regulations Academic Regulations –Appeals –Graduation Requirements –Class Attendance The Gordon Rule The Gordon Rule –6,000 word writing requirement for English and Humanities Student Activities Student Activities Special Support Services Special Support Services

13. Student Handbook- Continued School Policies Smoke Free Policy Smoke Free Policy Religious Observances Religious Observances HIV/AIDS Policy HIV/AIDS Policy Sexual Assault Policy Sexual Assault Policy Harassment Policy Harassment Policy Drug-Free Workplace Drug-Free Workplace Substance Abuse Policy Substance Abuse Policy College Facilities for Your Use College Facilities for Your Use Programs of Study Programs of Study Academic Regulations Academic Regulations The Gordon Rule The Gordon Rule Hazing Hazing Solicitation Solicitation Federal Laws that relate to students Federal Laws that relate to students Computer Lab Usage Policies (including Internet) Computer Lab Usage Policies (including Internet) Students Right And Responsibilities Students Right And Responsibilities Student Disciplinary/ Student Disciplinary/ Grievance Procedures Campus- Maps Campus- Maps Nondiscrimination Policy Nondiscrimination Policy Glossary Of Terms Fee Information Glossary Of Terms Fee Information

14. Resources Florida Keys Community College has a variety of resources that can help you move toward your academic and career goals. A number of our resources are listed below: Florida Keys Community College has a variety of resources that can help you move toward your academic and career goals. A number of our resources are listed below: Advising Services-305-809-3196 Advising Services-305-809-3196 Career Counseling – Call Advising Services 305-809-3196 Career Counseling – Call Advising Services 305-809-3196 Student Activities- Call Laura Estevez 305-809-3247 Student Activities- Call Laura Estevez 305-809-3247 Financial Aid-305-809-3260 Financial Aid-305-809-3260 Online Bookstore- Call Valerie Higbie 305-809-3546 Online Bookstore- Call Valerie Higbie 305-809-3546 Main Campus and Centers Main Campus and Centers –Key West 305-296-9081 –Marathon 305-743-2133 –Coral Shores 305-852-8007 Special Support Services -Call Karla Malsheimer 305-809-3292 Special Support Services -Call Karla Malsheimer 305-809-3292 Online Faculty Directory - www.fkcc.edu Online Faculty Directory - www.fkcc.edu Learning Resource Center/Library-305-809-3194 Learning Resource Center/Library-305-809-3194 Student Lounge (open daily) located next to Campus Café Student Lounge (open daily) located next to Campus Café

15. Academic Calendar Fall Term 2009-2010 August 24, 2009 - Classes begin. August 24, 2009 - Classes begin. August 31, 2009 - Last day to change courses for Term I; last day to withdraw and receive 100% refund August 31, 2009 - Last day to change courses for Term I; last day to withdraw and receive 100% refund September 7, 2009 - Labor Day (College Closed). September 7, 2009 - Labor Day (College Closed). September 8, 2009 - Conference Day (NO CLASSES). September 8, 2009 - Conference Day (NO CLASSES). October 23, 2009 - Last day to apply for graduation. October 23, 2009 - Last day to apply for graduation. November 6, 2009 - Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of "W". Last day to change registration status to audit. November 6, 2009 - Last day to withdraw from class with a grade of "W". Last day to change registration status to audit. November 11, 2009 - Veteran's Day (College Closed). November 11, 2009 - Veteran's Day (College Closed). November 25-29, 2009 - Thanksgiving Break (College Closed). November 25-29, 2009 - Thanksgiving Break (College Closed). December 16, 2009 - Classes end. December 16, 2009 - Classes end. December 18, 2009 - Final grades due, 12noon. December 18, 2009 - Final grades due, 12noon.

16. Our Website www.fkcc.edu Online Student Handbook Online Student Handbook Online Registration Online Registration Online Catalog Online Catalog Links to Federal Financial Aid Application Links to Federal Financial Aid Application Unofficial Transcripts Unofficial Transcripts Testing Testing Online Student Services/Advising Services Online Student Services/Advising Services Information about degree programs including AA/AS/AAS/Certificates Information about degree programs including AA/AS/AAS/Certificates Career Resources Career Resources Student Activities Student Activities Library Library Online Bookstore Online Bookstore Faculty & Staff Directory Faculty & Staff Directory Important Announcements Important Announcements Final Grades Final Grades

17. Before You Can Register… All students must have test scores on file that are less than 2 years old (ACT, SAT, or CPT) Listed are the scores that will place a student at college level for the ACT and SAT: Listed are the scores that will place a student at college level for the ACT and SAT: ACT: English= 17, Reading= 18, Math= 21 SAT: Verbal= 440, Math= 480 Transfer students must have transcripts from ALL colleges attended on file and evaluated. This will determine whether or not the transfer student will need to take a placement exam. Transfer students must have transcripts from ALL colleges attended on file and evaluated. This will determine whether or not the transfer student will need to take a placement exam. If you are still unsure about what classes to take, please call Advising Services at 305-809-3196

18. What are Preps? College Preparatory Courses are: The college placement exams determine if your academic skills are currently at college level (in reading, sentence skills, arithmetic, and algebra) The college placement exams determine if your academic skills are currently at college level (in reading, sentence skills, arithmetic, and algebra) Your scores may indicate that you need a refresher or some additional academic review to bring your skills up to college level in a particular area. Listed below are specific Prep-level courses students may place into: Your scores may indicate that you need a refresher or some additional academic review to bring your skills up to college level in a particular area. Listed below are specific Prep-level courses students may place into: –Reading I –Reading II –Communication Skills –Basic Math –Introduction to Algebra

19. Testing Information CPT (College Placement Test) CPT (College Placement Test) –Retest Fee $10.00 –Non FKCC student Fee $25.00 CLEP CLEP DANTES DANTES CAT-CLAST CAT-CLAST For additional Testing information call Suzy Park, Testing Coordinator 305-809-3269 Suzy Park, Testing Coordinator 305-809-3269

20. Scheduling Considerations First determine your preparatory course needs (use your highest scores from any/all tests taken within 2 years) First determine your preparatory course needs (use your highest scores from any/all tests taken within 2 years) Completion of all preparatory needs prior to earning 12 college level credit hours is required. Meaning that all students who place in prep courses will need to take them within their first semester. Completion of all preparatory needs prior to earning 12 college level credit hours is required. Meaning that all students who place in prep courses will need to take them within their first semester. Only three attempts permitted for any course (withdrawals count). Refer to Total Attempts Rule in FKCC Catalog. Only three attempts permitted for any course (withdrawals count). Refer to Total Attempts Rule in FKCC Catalog. Third attempts at courses charge full cost at Out-of State rates ($313.37 per credit). Third attempts at courses charge full cost at Out-of State rates ($313.37 per credit).

21. FACTS.ORG Florida’s online advising website Log on to www.facts.org to: Log on to www.facts.org to:www.facts.org –Explore careers and determine career objectives –Search for public or private four-year college or universities and community colleges –Explore College and University programs and majors –Apply online to public Universities –Learn about and apply for Financial Aid

22. Check Out Your Financial Aid Options www.fkcc.edu Under Financing My Education Apply on-line at: www.fafsa.ed.gov Our School Code: 001485 Once you have applied, check with our Financial Aid Office at 305-809- 3260. Once you have applied, check with our Financial Aid Office at 305-809- 3260.

23. Financial Aid Students: Financial Aid administer grants, loans, work-study programs and scholarships that are available to eligible students. Applications and information for financial aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid office or at the Middle Keys and Upper Keys Centers. They have an open-door policy and invite you to come by and see them. Financial Aid administer grants, loans, work-study programs and scholarships that are available to eligible students. Applications and information for financial aid may be obtained from the Financial Aid office or at the Middle Keys and Upper Keys Centers. They have an open-door policy and invite you to come by and see them. You may file electronically for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When you file, be sure to put our institutional code of 001485 in your application. For more detailed information, check out the Office of Financial Aid online. You may file electronically for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When you file, be sure to put our institutional code of 001485 in your application. For more detailed information, check out the Office of Financial Aid online.www.fafsa.ed.gov

24. Financial Aid- Continued Tips for Financial Aid Students: 1) You must contact Financial Aid immediately if there is a change in your enrollment status. 2) As a Financial Aid Student, you must maintain "satisfactory academic progress." Please refer to the college catalog or handbook for more information. 3) If you withdraw or do not attend and complete classes you are enrolled in, your account may be reassessed using a federal formula. If the formula indicates an amount "unearned", you may be required to repay up to 100% of your fees. 4) Be sure to pick up an attendance form at our office, (soon to be available on our web page), as financial aid will not be awarded if we do not have proof of class participation. 5) If you should have any questions concerning your financial aid award, don't be shy, please ask our Financial Aid staff.

25. Enrollment Services Submit Applications Submit Applications Official Transcript Requests Official Transcript Requests Register/Drop/Add & Withdraw From Classes Register/Drop/Add & Withdraw From Classes VA Benefit Questions VA Benefit Questions Enrollment Verifications Enrollment Verifications Transcript Evaluations Transcript Evaluations Apply for Graduation Apply for Graduation

26. Get involved… Participate in Student Activities, such as …. Participate in Student Activities, such as …. –Bowling Trips –Brain Bowl –Game Night –Movie Nights –Semester Parties –Beach Parties Student Clubs Student Government Student Government Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society Film Club Film Club Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Literary Club Literary Club Mud Pi (Ceramics Club) Mud Pi (Ceramics Club) Scuba Club Scuba Club Environmental Club Environmental Club FNSA (Nursing) Club FNSA (Nursing) Club Aquatic Safety Club Aquatic Safety Club Keys Chorale Keys Chorale

27. Hungry? …Stop by the Campus Café Daily lunch specials Daily lunch specials Drinks and snacks Drinks and snacks Fresh fruit and salads Fresh fruit and salads Open Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch Open Monday-Friday for breakfast and lunch Located in the Student Center next to the Student Lounge Located in the Student Center next to the Student Lounge

28. Helpful Points for You … Understand your limits with course loads Understand your limits with course loads Part-time ≤ 11 credits Full time ≥ 12 credits Where to go for help? Where to go for help? 2-Year Planning Tool 2-Year Planning Tool Remember to allow 1-2 hours of study time for each credit hour Remember to allow 1-2 hours of study time for each credit hour Total Attempts for a course (3 attempts). Third attempt = Out of State rate Total Attempts for a course (3 attempts). Third attempt = Out of State rate Reading your Class schedule Reading your Class schedule M= Monday M= Monday T= Tuesday T= Tuesday W= Wednesday W= Wednesday R=Thursday R=Thursday F= Friday F= Friday S= Saturday S= Saturday U= Sunday U= Sunday

29. Tips for a Successful Semester! GET INVOLVED!!! (join clubs, attend socials); it is the BEST way to make your new situation more personal and less overwhelming GET INVOLVED!!! (join clubs, attend socials); it is the BEST way to make your new situation more personal and less overwhelming Use campus RESOURCES (Student Lounge, Library, Financial Aid, and Advising Unit) Use campus RESOURCES (Student Lounge, Library, Financial Aid, and Advising Unit) Attend ALL classes Attend ALL classes Print your class schedule to confirm assigned classroom before first day of class. Print your class schedule to confirm assigned classroom before first day of class. MAINTAIN open communication with your instructors MAINTAIN open communication with your instructors CONTACT your Academic Advisor at least once per semester CONTACT your Academic Advisor at least once per semester STUDY, RELAX, AND GOOD LUCK! STUDY, RELAX, AND GOOD LUCK!