 Running Start Academic Advising Workshop Presented by Academic Advisors from Entry & Academic Advising Services 2014

Topics for Today… Which Degree Is for Me? Planning Course Selection Next Steps in College Success Advising Resources

Which Degree is for Me? Bachelor Degrees 180 credits Professional / Technical Degrees 90 credits University Transfer Degrees 90 credits

Professional / Technical Degrees Prof Tech Associate of Arts (AA) 90 credits 120+ options! 45% of students earn P/T Degrees Not transferable at 100% >> Certificates of Achievement 45 credits or more >> Certificates of Accomplishment less than 45 credits

University Transfer Degrees 90 credits >> Associate of Arts and Science Degree – Direct Transfer Agreement (AAS-DTA) 90 credits >> Associate in Business Degree (AB) 90 credits >> Associate in Math Education Degree (AME) 90 credits >> Associate in Science Degree (AS) 90 credits Track 1 – Biological, Environmental/ Resources, Chemistry, Earth Track 2 – Physics, Atmospheric Sci, Engineering

Which BC Bachelor Degree? Bachelor Degrees (BA, BAS, BSN) 180 credits Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) 191 credits BAA - Interior Design Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 credits or more BAS - Data Analytics BAS - Healthcare Technology & Management BAS - Information Systems and Tech BAS - Radiations and Imaging Sciences BAS - Applied Accounting (NEW Fall 2015) BAS - Molecular Biosciences (NEW Fall 2016) Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) 182 credits or more BSN Nursing

90 credit hours Transfer Associate Degree 90 credit hours Credits at a University Bachelor’s Degree 180 credit hours University Transfer Degree: How does it work?

University Transfer Degree: Benefits Potential for program readiness Satisfy most general admissions requirements of 4-year college Save money! Bellevue College$1,333 per quarter University of Washington$4,091 per quarter

When Applying to a University… 2 Basic Skills Requirements Math: (minimum 5 credits) Highest math level possible Requirements are specific to major English : (minimum 5 credits) English 101 English 201 (strongly recommended)

When Applying to a University… Foreign Language: 2 – 3 years in High School (recommended) or …. 2 – 3 quarters college (recommended)

Thinking of UW? Consider this: If you want to attend the University of Washington …. You must have completed one of the following with a “C” or better: Note: Home schooled students must satisfy the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) through transfer degree or SAT/ACT. Math 099 (Intermediate Algebra) at BC A college-level math course numbered 100 or above that has a prerequisite of Math 099 or …. High School Algebra II/Advanced Algebra or equivalent

When Applying to a University… Apply as a Freshman if … you apply to universities during Senior year HELP! …. Will I apply as a Freshman … or a Transfer Student...?! Apply as a Transfer Student if … you apply any time later than fall quarter.

Course Selection ??? Balance …! work / family … commute … course selection … 1 year of a high school subject = 1 quarter at college 1 credit = 1 hour you spend in class 5 credits = 1 typical college class rule

Tips for FIRST PRIORITY : High school requirements … Take English and Math first… Do not avoid Math! Research pre-requisites for intended major …. Majors have specific courses … GPA does matter … Myth : “My Running Start credits don’t really count as REAL college. I’m still in high school, right?” “If I fail some classes, I can always start over at REAL college... right?” Fact: College credits NEVER expire. They are a permanent record of your academic studies.

Online/Hybrid Classes “Online classes are easier than coming to class.” “I can turn things in whenever I want in an online class…” “Yay! I don’t have to interact with my classmates anymore… it’s an online class.” Common Myths

Online/Hybrid Classes Tips to be successful: Block out a time in your week that will be dedicated to this class. Do your work in a consistent place at a consistent time each class session Check your often and pay close attention to deadlines.

Resources Online Services Degree Audit Course Catalog and Projected Schedule Advising Website Transfer Major Guides Your Bellevue College Academic Success Center Free! Tutoring Math and Writing Your Academic Advisor 30 min appointments Phone or by stopping by to schedule 2 nd floor of B Building Enrollment Calendar Add & drop Deadlines Holidays and No classes! Quarterly online access to registration

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Words of Wisdom for Science Students Take math and science every quarter, if possible. Almost all science majors need to start the chemistry sequence as soon as possible. Do not split science sequences. If you start a sequence here at BC, complete it here. Completing a degree here at BC is not as important as meeting high school requirements and prerequisites for your major. Touch base with the Science Advisor, Brent Stewart in L200 and attend Science Advising Workshops

Start with your Intended Major Allied Health Majors (Nursing, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Dental Hygiene, etc.) Science and Engineering Majors Pre-Professional Students Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy, etc. CHEM& 121 (6 Credits) Introductory Chemistry CHEM& 131 (6 Credits) Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry MATH 099 C grade CHEM& 161*/162/163 (6 Credits) General Chemistry I/II/III C grade MATH& 141 CHEM&140 (6 Credits) General CHEM Prep w/ Lab CHEM Placement or IB/AP CHEM CHEM& 261/262/263 (6 Credits) Organic Chemistry I/II/III MATH 098 Chemistry Sequencing

 Pre-Professional Health Sciences Workshop First Year Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary students Tuesday, June TBD Wednesday, July, TBD Tuesday, August, TBD Tuesday, September, TBD Presented by science advisor, Brent Stewart Program Specific Workshops

Program-Specific Advising Workshops Pre-Professional Health Sciences Healthcare Programs Nursing Business Interior Design

Continuing Your Research: A Checklist Always communicate with your high school counselor High School graduation requirements come FIRST! Attend : Advising workshops specific to your major Faculty office hours Get involved at BC CLUBS, sports, programs Volunteer work/internships Meet 1:1 with an academic advisor Plan ahead: registration times are particularly busy Bring your projected class schedule for high school completion.

Questions? Thank you for coming!