What You Should Know About By Kathy Granite All Rights Reserved

Learning Objectives  Facts about community colleges  Higher degree options  Common student goals  Associate degree/requirements  Steps to transfer to a 4-year University  Understanding  Enrollment  Individualized assistance

General Facts About California Community Colleges  112 Community Colleges  Open access to 2.4 million people  100% acceptance rate/No admission fee  Lower division course preparation for transfer to a university  Associate degrees & certificates *  Freshman and sophomore years only  Save money!  No A-G requirements!  No SAT or ACT requirement!  Don’t have to choose a major right away

Overview of Orientation

Common Student Goals  Transfer to a 4-year University for a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (B.A. or B.S.)  Earn an Associate of Arts/Science Degree (A.A. or A.S.)  Complete Certificates

Your first step towards a Bachelor’s Degree!  Units: 60 applicable units  Residency: 12 units completed at your chosen community college;  Major: 6 units in classes specifically for your chosen major  = A minimum of 18 units (6 courses) with a letter grade of “C” or better  Complete required competencies (Reading, Writing & Math)  Enter into a University as a Junior The Associate Degree Requirements MiraCosta.edu

Want to Transfer to a Four-Year University?

The Steps to Prepare for Transfer

Community colleges commonly have three (3) different general education patterns. Plan A = General Education Courses for Associate degree only Plan B = General Education-Breadth Courses for CSU Plan C = General Education-Breadth Courses For CSU or UC (otherwise known as the IGETC) What if I’m undecided? That’s Okay. It’s best to be prepared for all options. 1. Understand the Education Plan MiraCosta.edu

Area #3 Arts & Humanities Area #4 Social & Behavioral Area #5 Physical & Biological Sciences Area #6 Language Other Than English (UC Only) CSU Graduation Requirement in History, Constitution and American Ideals UC= Two courses NO Oral Comp 6 units CSU= One of each course 9 units Area 1 A English Composition Critical Thinking Oral Communication Area 2A Mathematics One math course 3 units Three courses 9 units Three courses 9 units Two courses & One Lab 7 units One course 3 units One group 3 units Minimum of 60 Units =_______ 40 Units 20 Units of ELECTIVES!!

A counselor can help you with:  coordinating career and academic goals  education plan patterns  transfer requirements  Keep you on track Students can visit or call the counseling office for appointments or drop-ins. 2. Visit a Counselor MiraCosta.edu

 Option to complete a Associate for Transfer to a CSU (AA-T or AS-T)  Option to complete a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee program (TAG)  Transfer to a University as a Junior 3. Know Your Options

The CSU Associate Degree for Transfer (A.A.- T or A.S. – T)  Administration of Justice  Business Administration  Communication Studies  History  Mathematics  Psychology  Sociology  Studio Arts What Associate Degrees for Transfer do community colleges offer? Students who earn these degrees will be granted priority admission to a CSU campus in a baccalaureate (BA) degree program or one similar with a guarantee of junior standing as long as the student meets all prescribed admission requirements. MiraCosta.edu

Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a TAG program, you can ensure your admission to a specific UC campus, receive early review of your academic record, early admission notification and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework. 1.UC Davis4. UC Riverside 2.UC Irvine5. UC Santa Barbara 3.UC Merced6. UC Santa Cruz The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) MiraCosta.edu

4. Remember to…  Complete all required transferable courses based on your education pattern plan  Complete all major prep courses  Pass all courses with a C or “P” or better MiraCosta.edu

Each university has different major preparation requirements. Assist.org shows the admission agreement between: colleges to universities Watch how… 5. Understand Your Chosen Major Preparation Requirements Assist.org

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Now that you know all that, it’s time to enroll.

1. Apply online or in person 2. Complete the Early Assessment Program placement tests for math & English (EAP) – Palomar College’s Test 3. Orientation 4. Financial Aid 5. Enroll in classes – ASAP Steps to Become Matriculated (Registered)

 Take Early Assessment Placement tests (EAP) in ENGLISH and MATH to: -- determine your preparedness/placement for math & English courses Sign up for the Palomar College EAP tests! April 7 th & 11 th, 2014  Alternatives to Assessments Alternate tests - AP Language or Literature test (3 or higher) or AP Calculus AB or BC test (3 or higher) After you apply… MiraCosta.edu

EAP - Do Your Best in English Placement Any English course number below English 100 WILL NOT TRANSFER MiraCosta.edu

EAP- Do Your Best in Math Placement Any Math course below Math 103 WILL NOT TRANSFER MiraCosta.edu ✔

Financial Aid – FAFSA If you are using a Scholarship… You must have your paperwork processed with the Financial Aid Office prior to enrolling in class If you are a Veteran Dependent - Visit the VA Information Center The Veteran’s Education Office will inform you of all the requirements for benefits before you enroll in classes. After you apply…. MiraCosta.edu

How many years will you be in community college depends on…  Individual goal  EAP placement  How many courses you take each semester  Four-year university selection/Major prep requirements  Grades  Commitment  Dedication  Belief that… YOU CAN DO IT!

Mira Costa College-bound students 1.Take Palomar College EAP / EAP test scores submission (applying to Palomar College first is necessary) 2.Complete the Mira Costa Online Application process 3.Send your Palomar’s EAP test scores to Mira Costa College Once you do that, I can help you with…  Early/priority enrollment  Career search assistance  Custom individualized education pattern plan  Personal enrollment assistance  Schedule appointment with me, Kathy Granite: Counseling/Career Center