1. Ohlone Community College District Fremont & Newark, CA
Introductions, explanation of campuses
Ohlone Community College District
Fremont & Newark, CA
Serving Fremont, Newark, Union City & More!

2. HIGHER EDUCATION
Key points: there are many options for students when it comes to higher ed. Community College is a great option that saves you money, because from a CC you can end up at any one of these types of institutions.
Peer Mentor: discuss why you chose a community college as an option (keep it general.. We’ll go into why you chose Ohlone specifically later.) You can be as personal as you feel comfortable (to save money, grades, being close to home.)

3. COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
You’re unsure of what to study
You’re looking for an Associate’s Degree or want training for a new career
You want a more affordable and personal college option
You want to transfer
You’re looking for a fresh start from HS
In 2014, Ohlone awarded 685 Associate Degrees, 821 Certificates, and close to 1000 students transferred to a 4-year institution  
FACT:
Over 7 million undergraduate students are enrolled at a community college in the US
General overview of what makes a community college a good choice for students.
Peer Mentor: discuss if any of these reasons resonate with you. Talk about reasons your peers have gone to Community College and what their goals are.
Ohlone was recently ranked #3 in the state among medium-sized community colleges & is consistently ranked in the top 10 of all California Community Colleges  

4. WHY OHLONE?
Now we want to go in to what makes Ohlone such a good choice for students.
Peer Mentor: discuss why you chose Ohlone specifically

5. DEGREE PROGRAMS AT OHLONE
We offer 182 degrees & certificates
Highlights
American Sign Language/ Interpreter
Computer Networking, Environmental Science
Early Childhood Studies
Health Sciences: Registered Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Biotechnology
Multimedia (Graphic Design, Animation, Video Game Design)
Broadcasting (TV & Radio), Entertainment Design & Tech
List of our more popular programs. We also offer “standard” majors such as Psyc, Business, etc.
Peer Mentor: discuss experience with major- why you chose it, types of classes, if you changed your major at all etc.

6. STARTING AT OHLONE… TRANSFERRING
Transfer Center
Help you locate schools specializing in your major
Set up visits with University Reps & campus trips
Assist you with filling out applications & personal statements
Transfer Day
Transfer Guarantees
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), CSU System
21 approved majors offered at Ohlone
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), UC System
Transfer Assistance: Transfer Center (Peer Mentor discuss if you’ve gone to any of the Transfer Center workshops or talked to a counselor about transferring. Give a brief overview of how the transfer process has been for you. Did it meet your expectations? What were some requirements for you)
Michelle will go into TAG and ADT

7. STUDENT SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Counseling
Tutoring Labs
Financial Aid
Library
Peer Mentor Program
One-Stop Career Center
Personal Development Courses
The Ohlone Pantry
Disabled Students Programs & Services
Puente Program
Health Center
Athletics
Peer Mentor will discuss the importance of these services and experiencing using them. Michelle will cover services that Peer Mentor is not as familiar with. Definitely want to highlight that we have a very strong counseling department to help students figure out their goals and class requirements.

8. Paying for College $46 per unit (CA residents)
Books, Parking, Student Fees
Average cost of 1 year, full-time tuition = (approximately $1100)
FAFSA (grants, loans, BOG Fee Waiver)– FAFSA.ED.GOV
Ohlone College Foundation Scholarships
Peer Mentor will discuss the importance of these services and experiencing using them. Michelle will cover services that Peer Mentor is not as familiar with. Definitely want to highlight that we have a very strong counseling department to help students figure out their goals and class requirements.

9. Associated Students of Ohlone College
CAMPUS LIFE
About 11,000 students attend
50 active clubs
Fun campus events
Welcome Day
Associated Students of Ohlone College
Peer Mentor can discuss this. General info about student activities that take place on campus (the social aspect of being a student)

10. BECOME A STUDENT APPLICATION IS OPEN NOW Apply Online- www.ohlone.edu
Take your English and Math Placement Tests
Attend New Student Orientation
Michelle will go over enrollment steps
Quick Tip:
Study for the placement test! The better you do, the quicker your academic journey! Take advantage of our practice tests.
Attend Freshman Days to complete Orientation & get early registration for Fall classes!
Open registration for Freshman Days will open in April

11. Campus tours & mentoring Michelle Dimmett Reyes Outreach & Orientation
Questions?
Peer Mentor Program
Campus tours & mentoring
Michelle Dimmett Reyes
Outreach & Orientation
Question and answer opportunity