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1. Important information for Veteran Students and students with Veteran benefits. 2. Reviewing placement test scores. 3. Strategies and tips on how to choose classes and build a schedule. 4. Ideas on how to be a successful college student. 5. Preparing for your first registration.Agenda

Veteran Student Information Students receiving Veteran benefits must:  Pursue either a degree OR certificate or,  Provide justification and obtain approval if seeking to pursue both a degree and certificate OR a dual major  Follow their program checksheets and take only required courses for their degree or certificate ( /) /  Have military transcripts sent in and evaluated before taking any general electives ( )  Keep their majors up-to-date and inform Veteran Services of all changes in enrollment

Veteran Student Information  Submit a new Benefits Certification Request when there are changes in enrollment  Take required courses under 100 level in- person only (i.e. ENG 080 or Mat 081, etc.)  Provide a last date of attendance and reason for all withdrawals

The difference between a college and a university is that a college just offers a collection of degrees/majors in one specific area while a university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the Business College. As to which is better, it depends on what you want. Single colleges tend to be smaller while universities are bigger, but universities are better known. Colleges vs. Universities Colleges vs. Universities TRANSFER HELP Go to:

CERTIFICATES Certificate programs are designed to upgrade existing skills or provide competencies for employment. DEGREES Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree can prepare students for entry into a specific occupational area or prepare them for a BAS – Bachelor in Applied Science, an occupational transfer degree program at the university. Transfer Associate Degrees are designed to enable a student to TRANSFER to a university in order to pursue a 4yr-Bachelor’s Degree. AA = Associate of Arts AS = Associate of Science ABus = Associate of Business AWC Degrees and Certificates

DEGREEMAJORCLASSCREDITS Ph.D., Ed.D. Various MBA MA, MS MEd MFA Various BS BA BAS VariousJunior Senior 60 + AA, AS ABUS AAS AGS Occupational Transfer Freshman Sophomore 60 + (higher education pyramid) Degrees available at Colleges and Universities Doctorate Masters Degrees Bachelor Degrees Associate Degrees Skill Development Courses

General Education Degree Possible Electives ? Courses in your MAJOR Courses in your MAJOR Degree Requirements Degree Requirements TRANSFER RESOURCES Go to:

Military and Other Transcripts  All Military transcripts and transcripts from other colleges and universities must be submitted to AWC for evaluation  Your enrollment will not be certified to the VA if your transcripts are not received by AWC  For many students, General Electives are usually covered by incoming credits  Financial Aid has up to a 30 credit hour forgiveness for military credits transferred to the college

AA degree *AGEC – A... General Education part of the AA degree ABus degree *AGEC – B... General Education part of the ABus degree AS degree *AGEC – S... General Education part of the AS degree Associate of Applied Science *AAS... Each Associate of Applied Science major may have different prescribed General Education requirements. Associate of General Studies AGS... Associate of General Studies Degree has it’s own unique General Education requirements. *General Education *General Education is a set of core and prescribed course of studies in higher education that are fundamental to a well-rounded college and university education. General Education courses are across disciplines allowing students to gain interdisciplinary understanding, and attain a broad range of skills and knowledge. * See Your Advising Worksheet

AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S The General Education for the transfer degrees (AA, AS, ABus) is known as... AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S  English 101 and 102 Two classes (6 credits)  Mathematics (AS and ABus have different and higher level math required) At least one class (3 – 5 credits)  Arts At least one class (3 credits)  Humanities At least one class (3 credits)  Social / Behavioral Science At least two classes (6 – 9 credits)  Physical or Biological Science (AS has higher level science required) two classes (8 credits)  Additional AGEC courses (Each degree has additional unique requirements) Total of *35 – 39 credits

Your Major  Review and evaluate majors available to you at AWC.  FOLLOW YOUR PROGRAM CHECKSHEET.  Electives may or may not be an option depending on your situation.  Check out the Career Services website: azwestern.edu/careerservicesazwestern.edu/careerservices  Choosing a Career or Major Choosing a Career or Major Your Advisor  Provide mentoring and will work with you in helping you decide on a major and career path.  Will show you where to find appropriate courses (not specific times) for each semester.  Remember, you are ultimately responsible selecting your courses and completing all graduation and degree requirements.  See your advisor early each semester. Check your major on Web- Advisor and let an advisor or Registration Office know if you want to change your major.

Enrollment Changes **EXTREMELY IMPORTANT**  Please keep all information up-to-date and inform Veteran Services Office of all changes including:  Change in Major or Program  Change in Classes  Change in Personal Information  Other Changes that may affect your benefits Submit a new Benefits Certification Request with any change in enrollment.

Reading Score Sentence Score Range Course ENG ENG ENG ENG 80 Reading ScoreCourses No reading class needed 65-69Reading 121/122 recommended 61-64Reading 121/122 Required 54-60Reading 95/96 Required 53-40Reading 93/94 Required English Reading Placement Test Scores Placement Test Scores

Math Math Score Range CourseCourse Title Arithmetic Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-65Mat 71Arithmetic Score RangeCourseCourse Title Algebra Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications Mat 121Intermediate Algebra 25-60Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-24Mat 71Arithmetic Score Range CourseCourse Title College Level Math Mat 130 Mat 220 Mat 212 Mat 172 Math for Elementary Teachers Calculus 1 Elements of Calculus Finite Math 44-69Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications 0-43Must take Elementary Algebra Test

Mathematics: MAT 220 Calculus I MAT 187 Pre-Calculus (OR) MAT 142 College Math (OR) MAT151 College Algebra MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra MAT 105 Math - Applied Science Only (OR) MAT 081 Beginning Algebra MAT 071 Arithmetic English: ENG 102 ENG 101 ENG 100 ENG 90 or ENG 80 *See AWC catalog or your program check sheet for details regarding ENG and MATH requirements. Sequence of courses Sequence of courses

Official of AWC WebAdvisor Blackboard AWC Accounts AWC Accounts o User Account o Financial Aid o Communication o Online Registration o Academic Planning o Academic Profile

Meet with your Advisor Check your Toro Account regularly and often Terminology: Credit Hour Pre-requisites and co-requisites Fall/Spring Semester Winter Session Catalog Year Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Difference between Veteran Services and Veteran Affairs For VA information, visit gibill.va.govgibill.va.gov Tips and Terminology

Things to consider... Grade of “C” or better required for graduation or transfer Know the Drop/Add week and last day to withdraw Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA Only repeat required courses with grades of “D” or “F” Grade of “No Show” will require payment Face-to-Face vs. Online Classes Remember, any required developmental course under 100- level must be taken face-to-face (i.e. MAT 071 or ENG 080, etc.) STICK TO THE PLAN (Program Checksheet) Full-time or Part-time Normally,12 + credits is considered full-time but double check Full-time may vary by department (i.e. Financial aid) Monthly Benefit might be affected if not full-time Know Your Benefits – Different rules for different chapters Create a schedule that helps you be successful Balance Obligations (work, family, friends, church, etc) Study Time (1 cr hr = 2 hrs study and 1 hour of outside research) Creating your Schedule

Attendance and Grades **IMPORTANT**  Grades of No Shows  Shows on Transcript as “NS”  May be charged for class  Grades of Failure  Classes prorated for grades of “F”  Grades of Withdrawal  Please provide reason for grades of “W” (i.e. PCS, TDY, Illness, Family circumstances, etc.)

Planning for Success Planning for Success How to manage your new college schedule: Develop a calendar w/ plenty of time to study. Talk to your family, employer and friends about your new commitment of college and its priority in your life. If you are a parent, make arrangements for child care. Also, talk to your children about what your going to college will mean to them. Plan Ahead: Know your VA Chapter, Know your benefits Keep “Satisfactory Progress” with your Financial Aid Talk to each of your instructors early in the semester. Go to the Success Center for FREE tutoring Take advantage of any workshops or events on campus. Check out all of the resources available to you (special programs, student handbook, tutoring, etc)

How to register Go to the AWC web page and then to menu item, WEB-ADVISOR Look up course location, day, and time. 3.Select courses and click register. 4.What classes to select? Start with assessment score recommendations. General Education courses Introduction courses in your major or area of interest 5.Wait-list jaw53 Abcd12134

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