1. Educational Planning: My Map to Success Week TWO

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3. Agenda Matriculation at Mt. SAC Matriculation at Mt. SAC Educational Planning Educational Planning Understanding Placement Results and Degree Options Understanding Placement Results and Degree Options Bridge Program (Fall term) Bridge Program (Fall term) 3

4. What exactly is Matriculation? What exactly is Matriculation? Matriculation 4

5. Partnership between the college and the student Partnership between the college and the student Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors. Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors. Matriculation 5

6. Student’s Rights & Responsibilities Responsibilities: Provide HS/College Transcripts Provide HS/College Transcripts Express your educational goal upon admission Express your educational goal upon admission Declare a major Declare a major Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal Your Rights: Challenge or appeal any prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner 6

7. 1. Admission Application o Submit High School and/or College Transcripts 2. Assessment o English, Math, & Reading Placement 3. Orientation o Information you need to know as students 4. Counseling/Advisement o Counselors & Educational Advisors 5. Registration o myportal.mtsac.edu or my.mtsac.edu 6. Fees o Remember important deadlines Registration Overview & Process 7

8. o English Placement o Assessment of Written English (AWE) o Reading Placement o Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) o Compass/ESL Reading o Math Placement o (4 different tests) Understanding Your Placement 8 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. http://www.mtsac.edu/students/assessment

9. Assessment of Written English 9 AWE English 67 English 68 English 1A* AMLA 42W AMLA 41W AMLA 43W ESL LERN 81 * English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses

10. Degree of Reading Power 10 DPR Read 70 Read 80 *Read 90 **Read 100 AS or AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. **Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100.

11. COMPASS / ESL Reading 11 COMPASS ESL AMLA 31R AMLA 32R *AMLA 33R AS / AA Degree *Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees.

12. Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project 12 Math Placement LERN 48 LERN 49 Math 50 Math 51 or (51A & 51B) Math 71 or (71A & 71B) Transferable Level Math 100,110,120,130,150,160,140,180 AA/AS Degree Transfer

13. Programs of Study 13 Mt. SAC Certificate Program Associate in Arts/ Associate in Science Transfer to University

14. “Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…” o Major/Core courses only o No General Education (must meet any course prerequisites) o 1 semester – 2.5 years Certificate 14

15. Associate in Science o 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum o Major courses o General Education (Area A – E) o Math Competency (Math 71) o Physical Well-Being o Reading Competency o 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) o After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field. 15

16. Associate in Arts Degrees 1.Business 2.Communication 3.Fine Arts 4.Humanities 5.Information Technology 6.Kinesiology and Wellness 7.Language Arts 8.Mathematics 9.Music 10.Natural Sciences 11.Social & Behavioral Sciences 16 Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following:

17. California State University 17

18. University of California 18

19. California State University General Education California State University General Education Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors 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) Transfer to University 19

20. Summary of Mt. SAC Programs 20 Certificate Associate Of Science Transfer Major Courses No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites) 1 semester to 2 years then employment Major Courses G.E. (Area A-E) Math competency PE Reading competency 2 yrs. to 3 yrs. (full time) then employment Some Major Courses G.E. 60 transferable units Transfer 4 yrs. to 5yrs. (full time) then employment or more school 20

21. Salary Information 21

22. Per Year Estimated College Cost The figures listed above are provided by the SFSU Office of Student Financial Aid

23. Calculating Your G.P.A. 23 CourseUnitsGrade GEOL 8 GEOL 8L 4A ENGL 67 4B MATH 50 3C ARTD 15A 3F 14 Units Attempted Grade Points Total points 4416 4312 326 300 34 POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 34 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A.

24. Academic & Progress Probation Academic Probation : Academic Probation: Attempted 12 units Attempted 12 units Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA Progress Probation : Progress Probation: Attempted 12 units Attempted 12 units Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”. Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”. Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester Dismissal 24

25. Time Management 25 If you work:Take no more than: 40 hrs/wk6 units 30 hrs/wk9 units 20 hrs/wk12 units 5-15 hrs/wk14-16 units 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 Simple Rule: For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments

26. How to read the class schedule 26

27. Prerequisite: A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course Prerequisite: A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course Advisory: Recommended before enrolling in a certain course Advisory: Recommended before enrolling in a certain course Corequisite: A class which must be taken concurrently with another course Corequisite: A class which must be taken concurrently with another course Not Degree Applicable: Refresher course in reading, writing, or computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university Not Degree Applicable: Refresher course in reading, writing, or computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university Degree Applicable: Course applied to Associate Degree or Certificate Program Degree Applicable: Course applied to Associate Degree or Certificate Program (Look at the schedule of class or college catalog for additional terms) Terms to Know 27

28. Registration for Classes 28 Register for your classes and access your information ONLINE at http://my.mtsac.edu

29. Key Dates to Remember Registration Window Registration Window Start of term Start of term Last day to add classes Last day to add classes Last day to drop a class without a “W” Last day to drop a class without a “W” Last day to change grading option of a class Last day to change grading option of a class Last day to petition for graduation: Last day to petition for graduation: Last day to withdraw from a class Last day to withdraw from a class Registration for next term Registration for next term 29

30. Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) International Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW (per semester) Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW (per semester) Student Activities Fee: $11 Student Activities Fee: $11 Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW (per semester) Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW (per semester) Materials Fee: varies Materials Fee: varies Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course description Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course description * fees are subject to change Cost of Attendance… Spring 2015 30

31. Repeat Policy Repeat Policy See Mt. Sac Catalog See Mt. Sac Catalog Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog Catalog Rights Catalog Rights Forgiveness of Grades Forgiveness of Grades See Mt. Sac Catalog See Mt. Sac Catalog Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online Registration Policy 31

32. www.mtsac.edu – Mt. Sac Website www.mtsac.edu – Mt. Sac Website www.mtsac.edu my.mtsac.edu – Student’s registration, transcript, personal information my.mtsac.edu – Student’s registration, transcript, personal information my.mtsac.edu www.assist.org – Transfer info to UC/ CSU www.assist.org – Transfer info to UC/ CSU www.assist.org www.fafsa.ed.gov – Federal financial aid form www.fafsa.ed.gov – Federal financial aid form www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com – Scholarship website www.fastweb.com – Scholarship website www.fastweb.com www.mtsac.edu/transfer - Mt. SAC Transfer Info www.mtsac.edu/transfer - Mt. SAC Transfer Info www.mtsac.edu/transfer Websites to know 32

33. Resources: Student Services Admissions & Records Admissions & Records Assessment Center Assessment Center Associated Students Associated Students Bridge Program Bridge Program Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A) Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A) Career Placement Career Placement Counseling Department Counseling Department Disabled Student Programs & Services Extended Opportunity Programs & Services Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs Health Services (67) Learning Assistance (6) Re-Entry Center Student Life (9C) Vice President Office 33

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35. Homework Review the General Education Sheets Review the General Education Sheets Next class: Next class: Computer lab Computer lab Location: TBA Location: TBA 35